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 set-dances throughout Ireland, England, Scotland, France, Germany, Spain, Moscow and the US.

I can now tell you that the new album from Shaskeen "Walking Up Town" is completed and available check this link. Click on "Walking Up Town"

 
We are off to Alsace France on 28th May to 2nd June to the Rhine Valley Irish Association for their annual festival of workshops , concerts and ceilis.

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

 Have a look at early Shaskeen