Crubeen (band)
Crubeen, formerly The Longkesh Ramblers, was a 1970s Irish folk band from Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland.
Background and recording
As the Longkesh Ramblers, they released Songs of the Irish People in 1974.Crubeen recorded and produced all their material in Dublin.
Crubeen released their debut album Eagle's Whistle in 1976 with EMI Ireland and followed it up by another album with the simple title Crubeen in 1978, released by CBS records. They also featured on a number of compilations albums Best of Irish Folk, alongside The Sands Family and Planxty.
Personnel
;Crubeen- Benny McKay: bodhran and vocal
- Eddie Ruddy: flute, whistle and concertina
- Barney Gribbon: banjo, mandolin, concertina and harmonica
- Tommy Hollywood: guitar, mandolin and vocal
- Paddy Clerkin: vocals, guitar, double bass, five string banjo
- John Waterson: fiddle, viola, dulcimer
- Billy Fegan: tin whistle, harmonica and vocal
- Leo O'Kelly – production
- Bob Harper – engineering
- Ronnie Norton – cover design & photography
Discography
Source: The Irish Music Review- Eagle' Whistle
- ''Crubeen''
Crubeen featured on compilation albums
The Best Of Irish Folk see it hereLabel: EMI
Catalogue Number: # PCD-2059 LP
1977—EMI PCD-2059 LP
Best of Irish Folk
Label: One Up
Catalogue Number: # OU 2180
16 Track Compilation Featuring Crubeen, Sands Family, Gemma Hasson, Planxty, Aileach & Blacksmiths
The best of Irish Folk - album
Label: Peters International Records
Catalogue Number:# PLD 2059