Mischief’ features more original compositions plus a few surprises from Liam Bradley and the rest of the lads along with newest member, singer and fiddler, Niamh Dunne. With special guests, including the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra on selected tracks. Recommended for any dancer wanting something new and fresh sounding to practice to!
Track Listings & Commentary
Mischief - Eppleborn Dance-off/Mischief This first set commemorates a death-defying dance-off between Beoga and good friends 'Solas' on the final night of a long tour together in Germany.
Kick'n the Box - Luka's wake/Kick'n the Box Niamh came up with the opening jig, shortly after her pet mouse 'Luka' died.
Factory Girl -The Factory Girl This is an American song, which Niamh first heard from Co.Kerry singer, Ellis Kennedy. It tells the story of a young woman who pleads with her lover to carry her away to a better life.
Jazzy Wilbur - Jazzy Wilbur/The Narrowback Eamon composed 'Jazzy Wilbur' for his final school music exam with 100% help from Soggy (Sean Og).
Ryan's Air - Ryan's Air/Beoga on Ice The first jig dedicated to a certain airline which smashed Soggy's new guitar. The second commemorates our late night skating extravaganza in Austria.
Dirty Work -Dirty Work Hope you enjoy our version of this Steely Dan classic.
Trolleyed - Dippers Dilemma/Trolleyed We learnt Dippers Dilema from the playing of London musician Ciaran O'Grady, who named it after his 'dippers'(a concertina).Trolleyed is inspired by a notorious incident involving Liam in a runaway shopping trolley at the All Ireland fleadh in Clonmel. He was lucky to escape alive.
A Delicate Thing - A Delicate Thing This song originally entitled 'Margaret' is a love song composed by Limerick singer Johnny Duhan.
Mickey the Pipes - Forscarbaken/Mickey the Pipes/Trip to Cullenstown This first jig was composed by Soggy during his six months on Forscarbaken St, Stockholm. Niamh dedicates the second tune to her fovourite piper..her father Mickey.
Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone - Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone Eamon brought this 1920's song to the group. It has very few words to learn no Niamh likes it too..
Cu Chullain's Despair -Cu Chullain's Despair/The Slip-On Gang Damian penned the opening reel as he watched Dunloy's fourth defeat in the All-Ireland hurling final. He dedicates his second tune to the slip-on gang from Dunloy.
Another Journey - Another Journey Soggy dedicates this air to all the musicians and good friends he has met, that he wishes he could see more often. Big softy!