"The Well Below the Valley" is a traditional folk song, often associated with the Irish band Planxty, that is loosely based on the biblical story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well, with added layers of dark imagery and overtones.

The song "Blue Diamond Mines" was written by Jean Ritchie, a traditional singer from eastern Kentucky's coal country. The song is about the coal mines in the area where Ritchie grew up. #music #AcousticGuitar #folk

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"The Poor Scholar" is a traditional Irish tune often played on fiddle believed to represent the story of a struggling student, likely from a poor family, trying to gain an education despite the hardships they face.

"The Flowers of Red Hill" is a traditional Irish reel in the key of G major or A Dorian. The tune is also known as Bláthanna an Chnoic Rua, Anderson’s Reel, Paddy Taylor’s Reel, The Hod Carrier, The Queen of May, and Maids of Fair Hill.

A little something to help kick off the week! I hope you enjoy! ☘️

We are the Guardians “Between Stone and Storm” (original). Stone, a metaphor for memory, ancestors, land, and permanence. “Storm” a metaphor for chaos, change, fate, invasion, and time. We are the living bond that endures to maintain balance between these polarities.

Turlough O'Carolan's tune that's sometimes referred to simply as "Tune No. 176". He was a blind, itinerant harpist who composed music for a living by traveling from house to house, primarily for wealthy patrons.

“With His Grace” is a tribute to all those acts of kindness in times of need we all may face at one time or another in our journeys! #fiddle #celticmusic #acoustic

Don Tremaine’s Reel was composed by Barrie, Ontario fiddler Graham Townsend, (copyright 1961) and named for the announcer of the CBC television show "Don Messer's Jubilee." The melody is a past favorite at New England Contra Dances.

Happy Heavenly Birthday dearest brother… Ed Harris - "A Brother's Lament" youtu.be/o068-_pyv2o