Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Jack Meehan and Dan Hallissey play Irish and popular music for your enjoyment

Jack Meehan and his friend Dan Hallissey, origninally from Cork, now an entertainer in Boston
play favorite Irish tunes on May 6, 2009 in Falls Church, VA. Jack Meehan was born in Ireland and has played in bands since he was a young lad in" short trousers." He was the youngest member of the Ballyroan Band, in which his father and brothers played. Jack played in the Billy Ryan band and with the Bannon family of Portlaois in the 1930's and 40's. He immigrated to the United States in 1956. He played for presidents, senators, and for anyone who loved music.
His band was the house band in the Army Navy Country Club for over 20 years. You can contact Jack by emailing him at sofiabmm@aol.com

Dan Hallissey is originally from County Cork, Ireland. He lives now in Boston. Dan has his own radio show and entertains groups on a regular basis especially for weddings, anniversaries and special occasions. His web site is listed below and email.
www.theirishrambler.com
www.irishphotoguy.com

Musical links on youtube:

Jack Meehan and Dan Hallissey play Amazing Grace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mpdrLZFe2c

Jack Meehan and Dan Hallissey play Irish--love me dearest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWPfLSRFyp8

Rose of Mooncoin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy-6bwi3a54

Athenry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_WWPLRwHuI

Mts of Mourne
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsWK-o8Fyy0

McNamara's Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToBujm0Rwp0

Danny Boy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1emVybuwjpQ

Jack and Dan play three Irish favorites
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPkIp6-NP-g

Gypsy Rover
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXVj1DDfedo

Galway Bay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64wCUayFqao

Galway Shawl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsEMu1ZOnoI

Grace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvRnaOhPl0c

Pop tunes to soothe your soul
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2w_p9izvUw

Favorite waltzes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rPsAo3O79Y

Irish washerwoman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-xpY_Dtpj4

three counties meet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF54EsJReAk

another great Irish melody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWPfLSRFyp8

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