Shaskeen
Shaskeen
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Shaskeen a traditional Irish group from the West of Ireland got their name from a Reel called THE SHASKEEN.
Formed in London in 1970, SHASKEEN play a fire brand style of Traditional Irish Music reminiscent of a house set dance seen back in Ireland before the introduction of television.
The following albums have been recorder by Shaskeen.
SHASKEEN, THE GREEN GROVES OF ERIN, THE DAWN, THE ASH PLANT , THE JOYS OF LIFE, MY LOVE'S IN AMERICA, ATLANTIC BREEZE, THE MOUSE BEHIND THE DRESSER, SILVER JUBILEE ALBUM and 60 min Video SHASKEEN LIVE IN CONCERT AT JOHNNY FOXE'S.
Check out our CDs. Most CDs available online.
http://www.banjo.ie/workshop.php?id=12
SHASKEEN have appeared on numerous TV and Radio shows, performing at concerts, festivals, ceili & set-dances throughout Ireland, England, Scotland, France, Germany, Spain, Moscow and the US.
Latest album from Shaskeen "Walking Up Town" available .
Click on "Walking Up Town"
Teachers in the group include,
Eamonn Cotter Concert Flute
Patsy McDonagh Accordeon/Irish Language
Pat Broderick Uileann Pipes & reed making
Pat Costello Mandolin/Bouzouki & Lectures
Geraldine Cotter Tin Whistle & Piano
Johnny Donnellon Bodhran
Tony Howley Saxophone Irish style, Flute/whistle
Tom Cussen Tenor Banjo & maintenance
Why not book Shaskeen for your all in one complete workshops, concerts etc