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About Peter McCune
Peter’s family being singers encouraged him from an early age into traditional
music and song, which became part of him. Classing himself as a singer-song
collector, his most comfortable and relaxed place in the past has been singing and
playing music throughout Ireland, Scotland and North America. In 1992 he toured
the East Coast of America performing in Universities, Irish Centres and Pubs, doing
workshops on Irish/Scottish traditional music and song.
He then formed the band Innish, comprising Peter on guitar – vocals, melodeon
and harmonicas, Brendan Mulholland (flute, whistle) and Mark Mulligan (fiddle –
bodhran drum). Innish preformed at festivals, cultural events and also did some
cross community work. The bands repertoire was a good cross-section of Irish
traditional music and song. When the members of Innish went their separate ways,
Peter went solo again, collecting and writing more songs.
His aim is it to perform at festivals, Folk Clubs and cultural events as his repertoire
suits these venues. Peter also sings for the band Ailsa, comprising Peter on guitar
and vocals, Wilbert Garvin (uilleann pipes, whistles) and Barbara Gray
(keyboards).
Dalriada Audio Productions
Carey Studios, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Built in Belfast - Titanic
This unique story written by Peter McCune a former Harland
and Wolf carpenter tells of the life and times of the workers,
designers, builders, passengers and crew of the RMS Titanic.
The story being told by Peter with added sound effects really
brings to life the conception to the sinking of this great ship
and is a tribute to all people of the time of which it happened.
A great listen.
Bonnywood Green
I collected this song from the late Billy Moore, of Connor village just outside
Ballymena County Antrim. Billy travelled around Ireland, like many of us, collecting
songs, tunes and stories. I was lucky enough to live beside him for a while and got
to know the area in and around Ballymena. Woodgreen is only a stone's throw from
Connor and Kells, and is more of a town land I suppose. This is another favourite of
mine, because I can relate to the area of which it's about thanks to Billy, many
songs have been passed on, to be kept alive, and enjoyed.
Sample of the song - Press > to start
Sample of the song - Press > to start
Memories Embrace CD
Farewell Mayo
I first heard this song whilst in Donegal,
some ten years ago. It was written by
Eamon Freil of County Derry. About his
childhood holidays in County Mayo. It
has been a favourite of mine ever
since. I have sung this song quite a lot,
in Mayo where it always gets a great
welcome. The feeling of Mayo is very
well captured in the last verse, with its
scenes, silence and beauty.
A great county!
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