There’s Whiskey in the Jar (feat. The SteelDrivers)

Cathy Jordan – bodhrán, bones, backing vocals
Liam Kelly – whistles, flute, backing vocals
Shane Mitchell – accordion
Tom Morrow – fiddle
Michael Holmes – bouzouki
Brian McDonagh – mandola, mandolin, backing vocals
Seamie O’Dowd – fiddle, mandolin, backing vocals
Rick Epping – jaw harp
The SteelDrivers:
Richard Bailey – banjo
Kelvin Damrell – guitar, lead vocals
Mike Fleming – bass, vocals
Tammy Rogers – fiddle, vocals
Brent Truitt – mandolin

Recorded by Brian McDonagh and Chris Latham at The Magicroom, Sligo, Playloud Studio, USA
Mixed by Brian McDonagh, Kieran Lynch and Ken Irwin


This song is about a rapparee (highwayman), who is betrayed by his wife or lover, and is one of the most widely performed traditional Irish songs, versions of which been recorded by such diverse acts as The Dubliners, Thin Lizzy, Metallica and The Grateful Dead.