The New Road [Import]

Charlie Piggott and fiddler Gerry Harrington have produced one of the best albums of the century so far. Lovely tunes played a pace and grace the tunes deserve.

They pool their many talents together for an album of duets, played in a lively, enjoyable way. Ideal for dancing. Ideal for listening

sounds like a musical marriage made in heaven and results in probably the most satisfying of Charlie’s many recordings.

But then I suppose that’s what you expect when such master musicians get together. This is a sparkling stream of an album.

The playing is from the heart of the tune, never hurried; never sold short, generous and good-humoured.

The New Road will not disappoint Piggott or Harrington fans, for this is one musical match made in heaven! The balance, the sweetness and the depth of tradition to be heard here is only what one would expect from these two masters, yet it is exciting, new and formidable. The tunes played come predominantly from the traditional repertoire, yet the listener is treated to rare versions and tasty interpretations of those tunes that radiate a fresh, unique feel and showcase the great

musicianship of two of Ireland's finest contemporary musicians. Enjoy!

Accordian and fiddler playing par excellance
Ex De Dannan member Charlie Piggott and ex Smokey Chimney member fiddler Gerry Harrington have produced one of the best albums of the century so far. Lovely tunes played a pace and grace the tunes deserve. Great Stuff.

Charlie Piggott and Gerry Harrington are both excellent players of traditional music with individual reputations to prove it, and when they play as a duet it is special; a natural coming together of skills and sensitivities with a respect not simply for the notes and phrases of which tunes are made, but also for the essence of the tunes themselves. - Peter Browne

Accordion player Charlie Piggott was one of the founding members of De Danann and more recently The Lonely Stranded Band. He toured extensively and recorded with both bands and as a solo artist, and has long been working as a professional musician.Originally from Cork, he has been based for many years now in Kinvara in County Galway. Charlie teams up here with esteemed Kerry fiddle player Gerry Harrington, also a professional musician. Well known in Kerry/Cork music circles and to the Irish American music fraternity; Gerry's music was brought to a wider audience during the nineties through the release of two exquisite albums with accordion player Eoghan O'Sullivan, The Smoky Chimney and Sceal EiIe.