Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill – The Lonesome Touch (CD)

The Lonesome Touch is a seminal album by renowned Irish fiddler Martin Hayes and esteemed guitarist Dennis Cahill, released in 1997. This collaboration captures the duo's unique ability to blend traditional Irish tunes with a contemporary flair, resulting in a sound that is both timeless and innovative. Recorded in Seattle, Washington, the album features a selection of reels, jigs, and airs that highlight Hayes' emotive fiddle playing and Cahill's subtle, yet profound guitar accompaniment. 

Track List:

1. Paddy Fahy's Reel
2. The Kerfunken Jig
3. Paul Ha'penny / The Garden of Butterflies / The Broken Pledge / The Mother and Child Reel / Toss the Feathers
4. John Naughton's Reel / Another Paddy Fahy Reel
5. The Cat in the Corner / John Naughton's Jig
6. The Old Bush / The Reel with the Burl
7. The Lament for Limerick
8. My Love Is in America
9. Tell Her I Am / Gallagher's Frolics
10. Rolling in the Barrel / The Morning Dew
11. The Bucks of Oranmore / Eileen Curran / Jimmy on the Moor
12. Peggy's Waltz

Key Features:

• 12 tracks of traditional Irish music
• Showcases the profound musical kinship between Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill
• A blend of soulful fiddle and intricate guitar arrangements

For Fans Of:

• Martin Hayes
• Dennis Cahill
• The Gloaming

The Lonesome Touch is a captivating collection that delves deep into the heart of Irish traditional music, offering listeners an evocative and authentic experience. The album has been praised for its "gentle playing" and the "complex nuances" that "can lead the spirit on a roller coaster ride of joy and despair."