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
Production team Leo O'Kelly – production Bob Harper – engineering Ronnie Norton – cover design & photography
Discography Source: The Irish Music Review
Eagle' Whistle (1976, LP, EMI, Ireland) Crubeen (1978, LP, CBS Records, Ireland)
Crubeen featured on compilation albums
The Best Of Irish Folk see it here Label: 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 ( 1980 ) Label: Peters International Records Catalogue Number:# PLD 2059
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