Press Release - January 07
Rainey Days in the WestRe-launch of Rainey’s CD, Molly’s Bar, Letterfrack, Sunday 9pm, 4th February.
Venue- Mollys Bar - Date- February 4th 2007 - Time- 9pm
The rare recording of Irish Traveller music is being relaunched as part of the Tar Eis na Feile Bride festival on Sunday the 4th of February.
The Rainey family were a well known Travelling family who were renowned fiddle, flute and pipe players. This CD is the only known recording of the Rainey’s and is a recording by the late Professor Tony Knowland who was fortunate enough to record the Rainey’s at a gig in Letterfrack pub in Connemara in 1956.
The Rainey’s musical brilliance won them a dedicated following and the recordings highlight the importance of Travellers’ contribution to traditional music and culture in Ireland.
Traveller music is an often overlooked genre making the Rainey collection all the more precious, unique, valuable and enjoyable. The release in Letterfrack, where the historical recordings were made by Professor Tony Knowland provides an opportunity to document and celebrate Travellers’ contribution to Irish music.
The launch of the CD in Letterfrack will bring back many fond memories for local people and fans of The Raineys.
For Further details Contact: Terry Battles, Ph: 01 8780255
Issued by Pavee Point Travellers Centre, 46 North Great Charles St., Dublin