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The Bothy Band was an Irish traditional band from the 1970s, one of the most prominent from the roots revival of that era. Its members were: Matt Molloy - flute and tin whistle; Paddy Keenan - uillean pipes and tin whistle; Dónal Lunny - bouzouki, guitar, and production; Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill - harpsichord, clavinet and vocals; and Mícheál Ó Domhnaill - guitar and vocals. The initial lineup had Paddy Glackin on fiddle as well as Tony Mac Mahon on accordion. The band turned professional in November of 1975, with Tommy Peoples replacing Glackin on fiddle, to be replaced in turn by Kevin Burke in May of 1976.

Their eponymous first album from 1975 (re-released as 1975: The First Album) established their critical renown. Their second, Old Hag You Have Killed Me, from 1976, only increased their audience. This was followed by Out Of The Wind Into The Sun. That was to be their last studio release, however, and it was followed by a live album recorded in Paris, Afterhours. In 1994 some previously unreleased concerts from 1976 & 1978 were released as Live in Concert. After the band’s dissolution, the various members joined such bands as Nightnoise, Moving Hearts, The Chieftains, Patrick Street and Touchstone.
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  • fergalmc

    V Try Donal Lunny's previous efforts with the band Planxty or the Andy Irvine & Paul Brady's eponymous album (Preformed on and produced by Lunny).

    November 2011

  • Acamol

    can someone recommend me a similar band/artist? i dig all their albums...

    September 2011

  • xaositects

    amazing, timeless music. i only wish i could find musicians who still want to play traditional Irish music in my area

    August 2011

  • Laro20

    It's so refreshing :D

    January 2011

  • Arkannen

    Wonderful band. Energetic, catchy instrumentals and sad, melancholic ballads with Triona's divine voice - I don't know which is better.

    December 2010

  • MikeReins

    Can't get enough of these. Got their first 2 records on Vinyl the last day. So good.

    September 2010

  • drownedinsound2

    Ye cannae beat a good bit o traditional irish or scottish music.This is a great band.They certainly know their instruments.

    August 2010

  • Keltia_Vikinga

    indeed they are great

    August 2010
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