Into The West

The great Danny O’Keefe wrote Into the West. In many cultures including the Irish, the notion of going to the west, like the setting sun, signifies death. In the case of the famine era Irish, those that remained home would hold a “wake” for those about to emigrate. It was an extreme formal goodbye, as most would not return in their lifetime, and they were symbolically dying to their home community with their departure. Danny’s beautiful lyric and wistful music really grab the emotions.

Frankie Gavin : fiddle
Edgar Meyer : arco bass
John Mock : low whistle
Tim O'Brien : fiddle and mandola
Darrell Scott : guitar


Management : Brad Hunt
The WNS Group
895 County Line Road
Lyndonville, NY 14098
Phone: 585-765-2083
Fax: 585-765-0064
Cell: 845-893-4303
Email: bhsabres@aol.com
https://timobrien.net

Howdy Skies Records:
Jan Fabricius - Tour Manager
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