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Hi Takayuki, as promised, I had a go at learning & recording that other Concertina Hornpipe ( Brendan's Fancy ) this afternoon. 🙂 Concertina Hornpipe ( Brendan's Fancy ) Cheers, Dick

Ah that's great, many thanks for the new link. 😎 Yes, another lovely tune, well played. It's not one I play, but given the date I might just have a go at learning that one today. Cheers, Dick

Yes, that's the one. I was lucky enough to spend a week in old John's Fiddle class at the Willie Clancy week, back in the late 70s. Here he is that year, with Bobby Casey & all the Fiddle students that year. Bobby actually spent the week helping John in his class that week & it was such a pleasure hearing them play together. ( Photo, I believe was taken by John Kelly junior ) That's me, just behind John's left shoulder ... like most blokes back then - Big Hair & Beard. 😀 .. I still have the Beard. 😉 As for this Hornpipe, I actually really liked Sean Keane's brilliant version of it, so my playing of it is closer to his. For my money, Fiddle playing just doesn't get any better than this - Sean Keane ~ The Bank of Turf Cheers, Dick

That's a pity. I can't listen to your recording as I don't own a smart phone, so I can't access it. Did you post it anywhere else? I'm guessing it's this one, also known as Brendan's Fancy: Brendan’s Fancy Cheers, Dick

Happy World Concertina Day 😎 I recorded this Irish Hornpipe on my own Wheatstone Concertina last night ~ The Bank of Turf, which I believe old John Kelly sometimes called The Concertina Hornpipe. The Concertina Hornpipe ( aka The Bank of Turf ) Cheers, Dick

Hi, Sorry, I only spotted your reply/question today. 🙄 Yes, but in Scotland historically we tend to call it a Trump. Cheers, Dick

Lovely stuff Greg. 😎 Thanks for posting the link. 👍 Cheers, Dick

Christmas Hornpipe . An American contra tune, first published in 1867. Originally in B flat, but played here in G. ( Thanks Anahata 🙂 ) Played on English Concertina, Trump & Bodhran. Lockdown Video #483 Cheers, Dick

Robbery Under Arms! - 1957 Starring Peter Finch, David McCallum & Jill Ireland. English Concertina is played on a ship for dancing at around 24 mins. Robbery Under Arms Cheers, Dick

Mark Gilston The Coleraine Jig Cheers, Dick

Mark Gilston: The Friendly Visit Cheers, Dick

Simon Thoumire Tripping Down the Stairs Cheers, Dick

Peer van der Burgh: Tobin's Favorite & The Kesh Jig Cheers, Dick

montychiton: Trip to Athlone Cheers, Dick

Simon Thoumire: Sean's Jig / The Contradiction Reel Cheers, Dick