This is a 7-part interview with Gabriel Casey from Cahermakerla, Lisdoonvarna. Gabriel is a tin whistle player who knew the Russells and other musicians from the area well. Recorded in January 2024 at the Russell’s Home Cottage in Luogh, Doolin.
- Part 1: About how Gabriel first came across the Russells.
- Part 2: How the Russells and other musicians of their generation kept traditional music alive.
- Part 3: Micho Russell, his music and his interest in tunes and their stories.
- Part 4: About the importance of the nightlife for the Russells and other musicians.
- Part 5: Gussie Russell.
- Part 6: How encouraging and nurturing the Russells and other local musicians were for Gabriel.
- Part 7: Gabriel plays “The Fanore Jig” followed by “Patsy Geary’s”.
Sincere thanks to Gabriel for doing this interview and to Fiddle+Bow for accommodating us at the Russell’s Cottage to film this interview.
