Ronan Martin is a great friend of Rona and frequent
visitor, sailing to the island on his yacht.
In 2007, Rona was the venue for the first date on the 'Crossbow's Ceilidh'
tour by Ronan, Jonny Hardy and friends, which we hope will return on an annual basis. Although most of
Ronan's visits invariably end in an impromptu ceilidh in the kitchen at Rona
Lodge, and we are delighted to be able to offer his first cd for sale - a
wonderful reminder of many happy musical evenings here. 1. The Hen’s March, The Model T Jig, Isabelle Blackley The cd is £12.99 and available from the island or to
order by post.
"This recording by Ronan Martin is
the first traditional fiddle album from the Isle of Skye. The album
features Jonny Hardie (Old Blind Dogs) on guitar and was created
during four special days at Jonny’s family home in Strathdon where
it was recorded ‘live’. The aim was to capture the energy of the
Highland fiddle and the atmosphere of the historic surroundings.
This approach to traditional music has resulted in a fresh and
dynamic recording. The album includes many bagpipe tunes and Gaelic
songs from the tradition and there are extensive sleeve notes
containing stories and background information."
2. Jessie Smith, Bogan Lochan, Miss Brady, Sandy Cameron
3. The New House in St Peter’s
4. Jeanie Mauchline, Bonawe Highlanders
5. The Taking of Beaumont Hamel, The Sprig of Ivy
6. Cha tòir Iain Mòr an nighean dhomh, The Nine Pint Coggie, The Gesto Reel,
The Lasses of Stewarton
7. Amadan gòrach saighdear, Kenny MacDonald’s, The Braes of Mellinish
8. Nuair a chì thu caileag bhòidheach
9. Put Me in the Big Chest, McKenna’s, O’er Bogie, Iggie and Squiggie
10. Old Faithful, The Laddie with the Pladdie, A’ mhisg a chuir an Nollaig
oirnn, Munlochy
Bridge, Lucy Campbell, Sandy McIntyre’s Trip to Boston, Charlie Hardie
11. The Humours of Cork
12. CBC’s Glenn and Karl, Keep it up!, Cockerel in the Creel, Mrs MacPherson
of Inveran.