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13 Mar 01 - 04:11 PM (#416848) Subject: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: Naemanson Earlier today I was talking with an old friend who was reminiscing about old friends, The McGowan Brothers. He remembers them staying in his Boston bachelor pad back in the '50's and early 60's while touring in eastern New England. They were a three piece Celtic band. Later they changed their name to the Fabulous Farquhars (sp?) and worked a resort in New Hampshire. Does anyone know more about them? My friend is curious and I would like to find recordings of them. |
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13 Mar 01 - 04:19 PM (#416850) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: Seamus Kennedy Barnswallow, Hummingbird Farquhar and some other birds' names. They were a very talented and funny group of guys. They played the Cape and down round New Haven and Branford, CT in the early to mid '70s. One of their funny songs was: Carol, You're The Bottom Of The Barrel, (You're The Rotten Apple Of My Heart.) Don't know where they are now, but this is the place to ask. All the best. Seamus |
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13 Mar 01 - 05:22 PM (#416901) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: Anglo They played regularly around the Mount Snow area of Southern Vermont, all through the 70s and early 80s, then more occasional ly - happy hour will never be the same. |
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14 Mar 01 - 12:26 AM (#417112) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: Anglo I looked for the old LP I'm sure I have somewhere of the Fabulous Farquahr, but currently can't find it. :-( Don't worry Seamus, I can't find my Beggarmen LP either. |
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14 Mar 01 - 01:54 AM (#417131) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: Seamus Kennedy Anglo, I still have a vinyl copy of the Beggarmen -our first album from 1977. If you PM me, I'll send you dub. Jeez, someone remembers the Beggarmen! All the best. Seamus |
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14 Mar 01 - 05:41 AM (#417168) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Moleskin Joe I have an Elektra LP of Farquahr made about 1969. I am intrigued to discover that they were once a Celtic band. The only information on the cover is their names. I always wondered who they were. Ian M. |
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14 Mar 01 - 06:49 AM (#417186) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: Naemanson About the same time as the above events a young fellow walked into that same bar and began to perform. He had funny looking glasses, buck teeth and a haircut that looked like someone had upended a bowl on his head. The performer blew them all away. In talking with him they found he was in town for a couple of weeks and staying at the YMCA. They offered him space in their pad and he accepted staying for three weeks. His name was John Denver. |
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14 Mar 01 - 11:36 AM (#417350) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: Anglo Thanks for the offer, Seamus, but I found it - Beggarmen, that is. :-) Still didn't find Farquahr, though. |
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15 Mar 01 - 09:40 AM (#418124) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: Naemanson By the power of the Mudcat - REFRESH! |
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20 Mar 01 - 12:18 PM (#421636) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: Naemanson Let's try this again. I'd hate to have to tell my friend the Ol' Mudcat has met me down... |
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02 Jun 07 - 04:11 PM (#2066680) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST Seamus: We are looking for lyrics/music for "Poking around my knee" which we once had on a compillation that include that song by the Jolly Beggarmen. Any clues where we might find it?? Thanks a Million John |
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28 Nov 07 - 04:46 PM (#2204178) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,farquahr |
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28 Nov 07 - 04:50 PM (#2204180) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,farquahr I was looking for a album with the song cloud nine motel by The Fabulous Farquahr on it |
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28 Nov 07 - 04:53 PM (#2204186) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: katlaughing Found a kind of sad thing...a 2004 obit for Frank McGowan: In Branford October 21, 2004, Francis T. "Frank" McGowan, lifelong resident of Branford. Survived by his fiancée, Robin Swanson, and her four sons, of Branford, brothers, Jack (Sue) McGowan and Bobby (Caren) McGowan of Branford; sister Peggy (Jim) Piergrossi of Guilford; sister-in-law Marcia McGowan of Branford. Also survived by eight nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by his brother Dennis McGowan and nephew Sean McGowan. He was born in New Haven June 8, 1939, son of John and Margaret Purcell McGowan. He worked as an entertainer as Flamingo Farquahr in the musical group The Fabulous Farquahr, and he had a lifelong interest in classic cars. He was a longtime member of the Ancient Mariners Drum Corps, and the Sons of the Whiskey Rebellion |
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17 Jan 08 - 06:45 PM (#2238828) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Ski Bum 1968 I have a story about the Farquhars. In the summer of 67, I saw the McGowan Brothers several times during " happy hour " at Jerry Lynchs in Belmar, New Jersey. They really rocked the place and used to get everyone going with " Will you still love me when I'm 64 ". In the winter of 67-68, I went to Mount Snow, Vermont for a weekend and ended up staying the season. The most popular place that winter in Wilmington was Fat City with headliners The Fabulous Farquhars. The first time I saw them I thought they looked familar and asked them if they were the McGowan brothers which they replied yes to. They were still doing the ever popular 64 tune plus a hilarious " Rocky Gay " routine. Two years later just by chance my new wife and I went to the Osterville Inn on the Cape. Yes, The Fabulous Farquhars were playing! I still have pictures of them from that night including the infamous " Rocky Gay " routine. I will always remember The Fabulous Farquhars as a very pleasant remembrance. |
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17 Jan 08 - 07:28 PM (#2238856) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: Barbara Shaw They lived in Branford, CT and there are still several McGowans in town. A phone call or two should get you in touch with a family member who can tell you about recordings. Saw them once at the Dock & Dine restaurant in Old Saybrook, CT many years ago, and once at the Branford Festival on the green several years ago. Much loved around here. |
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17 Jan 08 - 09:53 PM (#2238940) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Tom Nelligan Wow, what a flashback. I hadn't thought of the McGowen Brothers in many, many years but I remember them well as regulars on the Saturday night "hootenanny" show that WTIC radio in Hartford, Connecticut, used to broadcast in the mid-1960s, my formative years as a folkie. |
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22 Jan 08 - 09:45 PM (#2242532) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Neil Leibowitz The Fabulous Farquahrs....... Dennis McGowan = Condor Farquahr Frank McGowan = Flamingo Farquahr Bobby McGowan = Hummingbird Farquahr Doug Lapham = Barnswallow Farquahr Great bunch of guys. Great act. Saw them as a college student many times at Charlie Bates Saloon in NYC. Hired them to do a show at my college, CCNY Downtown (now Baruch College). They did some Beatles covers....especially "With a Little Help from My Friends". Their best songs were "My Eggs Don't Taste the Same Without You", "The Morning After (the Night Before), "Daddy I've Tried". Most of their original tunes were written by Barnswallow (Doug). Sorry to hear that Doug and Frank have passed on. |
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29 Jan 08 - 09:05 PM (#2248300) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Newport Rhode Island Doug is still going strong. Dennis unfortunately passed away. |
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09 Feb 08 - 06:32 PM (#2258042) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST Whatever happened to "Fat City" in Willimington, Vt where they used to play? I once dated a young woman who introduced me to "The Farquhar." They were most excellent! |
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26 Feb 08 - 12:28 PM (#2272805) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,GUEST Tim Just flipping around the internet here in PHL and was sadden to read about Dennis and Frank. I just talked to Frank in Branford at his antique car shop and now realize, it was probably 4 years ago!! Been a fan since: Lower deck in Essex, Ct Crown and Anchor in Provincetown Dock and Dine in Old Saybrook (I'm a native) The Branford Festival back in '86 and anywhere else I could find them I go to CT regularly and around the late 90's pulled into their car shop in Branford. Gave Dennis my card and $20 and three days later, I had their latest tape in my mailbox. It's the one that starts with Jimmy (who took Doug's place) singing "It feels so good" great country song. I own the original 1968 albulm with Sister Theresa on it as well as two of their tapes. If there's more, I'm interested. When Doug left and started selling cars at the Ford garage he started another band... something "Men." Good group, saw them in the Chowder Pot in Branford....or is that Stony Creek? Hope Doug gets the urge to start another band and I also hope Jim and Bobby are a part of it. I'll be looking for it. |
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09 Mar 08 - 01:55 PM (#2283716) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Carol Rotten Apple of my heart Hi, I am looking for the lyrics to the song Carol, your'e the bottom of the barrel, you're the rotten apple of my heart. |
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10 Mar 08 - 05:51 PM (#2284735) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Guest Tim I have the song on a tape, I'll try and get the lyrics down for you this week. tkmark@aol.com |
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14 Mar 08 - 10:37 AM (#2288250) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST As of a month or two the former site of Fat City is going to be some kind of church. It was a pool/ spa place before that. As a matter of fact I spoke with Bill Doherty (sic?) today, he was staying at the Snow Lake Lodge and is on a book tour for his book "Murder in the Irish Song (or something like that)". |
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16 Mar 08 - 11:05 AM (#2289722) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Henry / Deerfield Sorry to learn that Fat City, that wonderful Vermont club/bar is becomming a church. A sad fate indeed. What this sorry planet needs is less religion and more music. A touch more Guiness might also help. |
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16 Mar 08 - 11:31 AM (#2289736) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST Good God! I haven's seen Billy Dougherty in years! I've been wondering if he was still with us, but it sounds like he's thriving. I used to see him around Falmouth (MA) occasionally - he'd come to my gigs. I knew both him and his late brother Franny who used to play Irish music around the pubs of Wilmington/Mount Snow when I first mover there some 35 hears ago. Thanks for the blast from the past, GUEST, I'll have to try and get in touch with him. |
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16 Mar 08 - 11:34 AM (#2289737) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: Anglo Oops, sorry, that last post was me. I hadn't realized I'd tossed my cookie. John |
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17 Mar 08 - 07:18 PM (#2291108) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Guest Tim Lyrics to "Carol" Whoa, whoa Carol You're the bottom of the barrel You're the rotten apple of my eye Everytime I see you, I hold my nose and go PU, nobody wants to be you But, that's understandable Your breath is unforgetable Oh, oh Carol You're the bottom of the barrel you're the rotten apple of my eye And, you complexion could stand some correction that's not the section that bothers me. And in the summer Carol, you're a bummer I'm beginning to wonder If your arms could stand some ventilation Someone pass the Kenilration Oh Carol You're the bottom of the barrel You're the rotten apple of my eye Whoa, whoa Carol You're the bottom of the barrel You're the rotten apple of my eye. And, again...if you're into it. Enjoy. |
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04 Apr 08 - 12:17 AM (#2306131) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST Fat City was the name of a song that the Farquahars used to sing. Very upbeat tune. |
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09 Apr 08 - 03:22 PM (#2311363) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,EGKG Talk about a blast from the past...It's amazing what a search on Yahoo will turn up! I never saw the Farquahr play live, but my parents were fans in the late 60s. When my dad passed away a few years ago, I found a few reel-to-reel tapes of the Farquahr playing at Fat City, on 3/5/69, which I drove to CT to give to Bobby McGowan (but not before burning copies to CD for him, and me, hehe). What a nice guy! He took time out of his busy day to show my wife and I around the shop, to have a look at some of the Farquahr memorabilia around the place. The Bill Dougherty you were talking about...Is he the one mentioned in "Provicetown Jug Band" and "Dear John Deere"? I was reading on another board that the car shop in Branford has become a victim of the bulldozer...I hope they got everything out first. I'm glad there are still a bunch of people who still remember and appreciate the Farquahr... emilg@comcast.net |
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20 Jul 08 - 08:37 PM (#2393753) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Guest, Three Rivs Whoa - was looking for something about the FF's and found this thread. My Nancy died recently and I'm planning her memorial, picking out her favorite tunes to play - and have to include "My Eggs Don't Taste the Same Without You" and "My Island" - she loved them both. She saw them in the 60's both in Vermont and in Provincetown - and we saw them just 5-10 yrs ago at the Provincetown Portuguese Festival - they came back to town for a one-night stand at the Surf Club - and you should have seen the crowd. It was packed with old fans and they went wild. I'm so glad I got to see them that once. They were selling tapes that night too - we got a couple, thank God. |
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23 Aug 08 - 09:39 PM (#2420965) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,janet nave why did Doug leave the group? I remember seeing them many times in Boston and at the Cape in early 70s and he seemed to be the leader--very talented. I had many good times hearing them and they always put a smile on my face. |
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27 Sep 08 - 08:32 AM (#2451482) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: Marc Bernier The Fabulous Farquahr was comprised of brothers Frank, Dennis and Bob McGowan, who were all members of the Ancient Mariners Fife and Drum Corps from Ct., as well as Doug Lapham, Jim Ricker (bass) and Dick Liso (drummer) who were not Mariners. The Fabulous Farquahr was the brain child of Doug Lapham, a relative of the Mcgowan Brothers. After a falling out, it was Frank, Dennis, Bobby, from Guilford Ct., & Jim who was from Grand Isle, Vermont. Individually, they were known as Barnswallow Farquahr, Hummingbird Farquahr, Flamingo Farquahr (Bobby), Condor Farquahr (jim), and Little Dicky Bird (Dick). (missing one bird) Their music has been described as a mix of Irish folk music, bluegrass, psychedelic rock and comedy. According to Ancient Mariner John Ciaglia (Woodpecker Farquahr), who joined in 1981 and played with them for eighteen years until their last gig in 1999, the comedy routines were all done by Bobby and were mostly gay humour routines. Evidently they were a big hit in Provincetown. Along with Ciaglia, Mariner Craig Stopka joined for one year. The Fabulous Farquahr have the distinction of being the official band for Hubert Humphrey's presidential bid during the 60's. They released two albums early on, "The Fabulous Farquahr" (1968), and "Farquahr" (1970). During the eighties they released a couple of other albums, which I have not been able to track down. Dennis McGowan passed away in 2001. Frank McGowan passed away in October 2004 at the age of 65. The antique car business is no more. |
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29 Sep 08 - 12:02 PM (#2452928) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST Big John Hartman of Branford here..203 481 2378...I was in the group at the chowder pot in the 80's..We were Barnswallow and the Bigger Brothers..we were the first to perform Doug's Pizza Boy..I am in regular touch with him and have recorded several new songs...a couple of years ago he wrote a one act play for red hatters that we produced..he wrote the whole script and songs...please call me..I play piano...my nick name was " Ski "...as in a skiing buffalo.."Big John" Hartman. |
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08 Jan 09 - 11:18 PM (#2535677) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,beverly of "Ariel" Have always wondered what became of Fat City...my rock band, Ariel (all women) played and lived there throughout the summer of 69... On our one day off we would go to hear the Farquahr and hang out..they were a real treat. We were playing the weekend of woodstock, had a huge house that weekend, but when we came in to the club the next day to practice, all our amps had been stolen, and were later found being used as canoes on lake whitingham. Nontheless, we loved the place and everyone who came to hear us...I think the owner's name was Kenny Boos...not sure.\ A church ??? how ungodly. beverlyd24@comcast.net |
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03 Mar 09 - 09:53 PM (#2580737) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST I grew up in Branford, Connecticut and saw the fellas all the time. I am now in florida and would so much like to get some type of recording of them! Any ideas? I love the shower song and all the others as well! refinnish@yahoo.com |
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10 Mar 09 - 03:51 PM (#2585854) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Paul McShane I saw the lads many times on the Cape and once owned both LP's. I was briefly in band that covered "My Eggs." Here are the lyrics: My coffee is cold, it's sittin' ther by the stove My toast and my juice are there too My heart's in a shambles, I can't eat my scrambles My eggs don't taste the same without you The chair where you sat is occupied by the cat I wish you had taken him too I could do very nicely with your once over lightly My eggs don't taste the same without you (chorus) No more good morning kiss No more I love you No more laughining how the dog bit the paper boy kid My, wasn't that big news? So if you ever come back, I'll even feed your old cat And you can wear your curlers, too I'm sittin' hered fired, you took my sunnyside My eggs don't taste the same without you. Remember 'Swallow's "My Island"? A beautiful song. |
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19 Mar 09 - 06:26 PM (#2592924) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Guest Anybody know how Dennis died in 2001?? |
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20 Mar 09 - 04:11 PM (#2593561) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: Marc Bernier If I remember correctly it was Cancer. |
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02 May 09 - 09:09 AM (#2623099) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Harry Barnswallow played on ocassion with The Paul Wayne review. Anyone know where Paul is? I think Barnswallow also played with the P town jug and marching band at the Met in Providence as well as P town. |
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06 May 09 - 12:28 PM (#2625532) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,charlie, guest Does anyone know how to get in touch with Doug Lapham, I hope he is still with us. I have lyrics to several songs. I contacted Bobby 04/08, he never got back to me. His nephew was supposed to be putting something together. Terrific Group, dearly missed |
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09 May 09 - 09:26 AM (#2627658) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,EGKG Charlie, Last I checked, Doug's contact info was listed. Try Superpages. |
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01 Jul 09 - 10:17 PM (#2669409) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Charlie/ OFD Thank you I left a voicemail, and got one back, Happy to know he is alive and apparently well. I intend to get in touch after 4th of july. I will keep this thread updated. Happily some of their stuff is now showing up on YouTube! |
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26 Oct 09 - 08:21 PM (#2753314) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Tony In the summer of 1969 I was a waiter at "The Steakpub" in Dennisport (Cape Cod). Several nights a week a group of us would go up to Orleans after work to see the Fahrquahr perform at the "Southward Inn" (AKA Orleans Inn)...great memories, great times, what a group..You could watch the same routines and hear the same music night after night and love every minute! My favorites: "My Eggs", "the morning After", "my Island" and "the Shower song". I still have 2 original tapes. |
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24 Nov 09 - 02:13 AM (#2772342) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Charlie OFD Good news, 'Cloud Nine Motel' is now on youtube, somebody was able to download/copy it from the Dr Demento archives.Several other songs are also there as well as some tribute covers! God I miss them so. |
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24 Nov 09 - 02:42 AM (#2772350) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Pete Could anyone post the lyrics of 'Cloud Nine Motel'? |
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10 Dec 09 - 12:45 PM (#2785464) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Guest, Tim Yes, I have the lyrics to Cloud Nine, it's on the "Farquahr Country" album (cassette) which Dennis actually stuck in an envelope and sent to me down here in PA. God, maybe 15 yeras ago !! Anyway, I'll need to find a cassette player before I can get the lyrics. Just in Nov. I junked a 1995 Merc. with 180K mi. on it. That car's only value to me was it had a cassette player in it and "Country" or one of two other Farguahr tapes were always in it when I drove around the beaches of southern NJ where I am in the summer and where I kept the car in the winter. Hang in there, I'll try and get lyrics before Christmas. |
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27 Dec 09 - 11:58 AM (#2797288) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,EGKG Pete, here are the lyrics you requested. Rated PG :>) Cloud 9 Motel: I took my wife and kids on vacation To a place where we had never been There was a mix-up in our reservation So for us there was no room at the inn Now this was at the height of the season When a room was really hard to find We drove around and long about evenin' We found the motel they called Cloud Nine Now the wife and kids went out to find our room While I unloaded the car Soon the kids came runnin' back excited They said "Hey Dad, this is the best place by far!" CHOURUS And they said Daddy they got mirrors on the ceiling And you ought to see what's playin' on TV They got whips and chains in the closet And the bathtub'll hold a family Now your bed is shaped like a big heart And Dad, it goes up and down And Mom's so happy she's cryin' It must be the magazines she found I ran to that room so bewildered T'was there I found my wife in tears Cryin' "Someone please take off these handcuffs, And what's that trapeze doin' in here?" Just then I saw my youngest A-walking by with something he had found He said "Hey Dad, what the heck is this thing? It vibrates, and makes a hummin' sound" CHOURUS I said to my wife, "Now Honey I won't do us any good to bitch and moan In fact, this place has got me thinkin' Let's send the little bastards home" |
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27 Dec 09 - 12:00 PM (#2797291) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,EGKG Sorry, Pete, it didn't format quite the way I thought it would. You can figure it out, right? |
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03 Jan 10 - 10:22 AM (#2802120) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,KV . FROM,SPRINGFIELD, MASS It was about a year ago and i found out Frank had passed,and then to read on that Dennis also. When you hear that a part of your youth has died and they were a part of mine that was the best. It is very sereal. I had the pleasure of seeing these talented men at the Keg Room and the Dock and Dine,and of couse the Cape.And they never disapointed. It was just fun,the kind of fun the young people of today will never know. I also would love to locate some of thier music. but if thats not possible I will just have to enjoy what little bit that I have. Bobby,Jim and Doug, thanks for the memories. |
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05 Jan 10 - 07:18 PM (#2804395) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,EGKG KV, If you're interested, their second album (the self-titled one) has been reissued and is available on amazon.com on CD or as an MP3 download. |
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08 Jan 10 - 07:40 PM (#2807090) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,yogi Long live the memories my brother and i owned fat city .It was a great time to be alive and the boys from Branford are solely missd \BILLdougherty |
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15 Jan 10 - 10:18 AM (#2812669) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,happyhourparrot I found Paul Wayne, he's now entertaining at senior homes, assisted living facilities and day care centers, etc. on the North Shore of MA and loving it! He also started a non-profit called "youmustrememberthis.org" which sponsors other entertainers to also visit and entertain our seniors...great work! I've got some super stage pics of the Farquahr (circa '70/'71) that I'd love to get to Doug and Bobby...any contact info for them? You can see an example at http://happyhourparrot.wordpress.com or contact me privately at charlie@happyhourparrot.com ....Long Live the Happy Hour! |
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23 Jan 10 - 02:07 AM (#2819164) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,bill kane spent a great week at mt. snow during xmas break of my senior year in college, 1967-68. as i recall did some skiing during the day and alot of partying at a bar called fat city at nite where i saw the fabulous farquahrs. still have their album-the fabulous farquahrs. |
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24 Jan 10 - 08:08 AM (#2820227) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,KV FROM SPRINGFIELD,MASS THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE INFORMATION,IM SO GLAD THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE WHO STILL THINK ABOUT THEM. |
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18 Feb 10 - 12:08 PM (#2843217) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,DQ of North Truro Wild Bill Corney still does some of their numbers, and welcomes sing-alongs. We saw him a couple of times around Dennisport, Mass. (c. 2005, I think) |
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13 Mar 10 - 08:44 PM (#2863648) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Bryan Maguire Enjoyed seeing the FAb Far perform many times in Connecticut in the 1980's and 90's. They were great musicians, singers and performers. We'll remember Frank and Dennis in our prayers. The Kingston Trio even recorded two of their songs in one of their Vegas albums. |
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24 Mar 10 - 03:33 PM (#2870961) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Tim Anyone know how I can get a copy of the album "Farquahr Country?" I have one but an old cassette player "ate" some of it so I need to replace it. I have the rest, just need that one. Or, if anybody knows what studio they recorder it in, then I'll call them. "i'm sure they have the master. If somebodya knows how to contact Jimmy in South Hero, VT or Bobby in Branford, that might help too. I can be reached at tkmark@aol.com Thanks. |
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29 Apr 10 - 08:14 PM (#2896979) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Rich E What a trip back to 68-69, Mt. Snow and the Cape, They were the best, it's too bad they never made the big time. Anybody ever hear about Kabuska. He preformed all over Mt. Snow?? RE |
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30 May 10 - 11:16 AM (#2917195) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Naomi Hey Wow! I play the bass drum, the McGowan's insturment of choice at fife and drum. My instructor was a great friend of theirs. I've heard millions of stories about them from her. They loved old cars, and were incredible drum music composers. They were always laughing and drinking. She was telling me about their band one day, and I decided to look them up. I had no idea they were so influential. It's amazing how much I learn about, thinking it's just one person's story, and then come to find out there is a huge network of people connected to it. Thanks to everyone who posted, I hope to be introduced to Bobby someday soon. BTW: Bobby is the only one of the brothers still alive. They all had cancer, and their sister was the only one who didn't get it. Due to this they think the cancer was caused by something in their garage. |
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30 May 10 - 03:41 PM (#2917324) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: Marc Bernier They weren't all bass drummers. Bobby and Dennis were. Frankie was a fifer. Bobby doesn't come around very often any more; your best bet to meet him will be Deep River or Westbrook. He did the Mariner Muster and Deep River last year w/The Mariners, but that was the 1st time I'd seen him in maybe 10 years or so. Bobby & Dennis are almost solely responsible for the way Bass Drum is played in F&DC today. There are other influences, but those 2 pioneered a new style during the 60's and 70's that has been very widely imitated. Who do you play with? Who's your instructor, Cap? |
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31 May 10 - 06:13 PM (#2917997) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Naomi Yes, Cap is my instructor. At the moment I play with 4H fife and drum corps. I wish I was around when all of the older generation was, so I could have seen modern F&D come alive. |
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20 Jul 10 - 01:34 PM (#2948422) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,A Fabulous Farquahr Fan Marc, I have a copy of The Fabulous Farquahr's "Third Album" that I've transferred to MP3s. Here is the track listing: 1) You Won't Respect Me In The Morning 2) This Time 3) Nancy Whiskey 4) Child of the Fifties 5) Stick With The Dogs 6) I'm Gonna Love you 7) Buddies Forever 8) Streets of London 9) Shower Song 10) Kilgary Mountain 11) Crying Shame 12) Carol 13) As Time Goes By I don't have the LP handy, but I believe it was self produced for sale at their shows. I bought it at one of their performances in Hamden, CT in the mid 80s and they signed the cover. Write to me at BuffLedge at Gmail dot Com if you'd like a copy of the MP3s. |
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28 Jul 10 - 12:58 AM (#2953620) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Charlie/ OFD It certainly is great to see all the love for The McGowans and Doug, they created an atmosphere unmatched by any group no matter what stature. They included the audience in every show, and maintained a high level of excitement throughout the show. Anyone who ever had the pleasure to see them perform will forever have fond memories of that time. Fortunately for all their many fans, some of there 'Fabulous' work is now available on Itunes, and Amazon.com. With some songs and tributes on YouTube. Maybe if there is enough interest (sales) their record company will release more. God Bless and Godspeed ! |
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13 Aug 10 - 11:57 AM (#2964370) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Ralph Z http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuF9XxryWaI I thought people might enjoy this! |
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26 Nov 10 - 09:45 PM (#3041190) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Shawn Meade I got the chance to see Bobby play a few years ago at the deep river muster and it was amazing! i remember cap telling me to pay very close attention and thats exactly what i did! Cap also plans to introduce me to him soon and i am extremely excited! |
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26 Nov 10 - 10:04 PM (#3041197) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: Midchuck I don't know much of anything about the McGowan Brothers, but the name made me think of the old country band, "The Maddox Brothers and Rose." I think "The McGowan Brothers and Rose" (NSFW) would be a good group... Link is to Rose McGowan, dressed for the 1998 MTV awards - what she actually wore to the party. Peter |
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02 Dec 10 - 12:32 AM (#3044629) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,dallas cord the mc gowan brothers were partnered with doug lapham and jim ricker to form the "fabulous farquhar" a very well known new england band. they played boston, mt snow, the cape, nyc....you name it, they played it. i first met them in wilmington vermont about a hundred years ago. there's still a photo of them from the early 70s(with a host of other players) on the wall of "the vermont house" in wilmington. a fine, fun group of extremely talented entertainers, they are well remembered and still spoken highly of. i still perform many of their "hits". |
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15 Feb 11 - 07:18 PM (#3096065) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Pete Stanton I went to prep school with Bobby McGowan and Dennis McGowan. Dennis and I played basketball together at Cheshire Academy.I never saw Dennis upset or mad! He was a fantastic guy with tons of talent! We used to sing on our daily trips from Branford to Cheshire! Mike Jones was with us and we had a ball singing everything imaginable! The Farquhars were one of the most talented groups I ever saw anywhere! |
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06 Mar 11 - 02:46 PM (#3108274) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Peg I know they used to videotape some of their shows -- anyone know if there are tapes/DVDs for sale out there? Would LOVE to have one - Bobby are you out there? Can you help? I'm sure there are thousands of fans who would love to see you all again, if only on tape. I know all the hundreds(!!) of performances I went to will live on in my memories forever. If anyone has any info on this, would love to hear -- I'll check back from time to time. Peg from CT |
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21 Apr 12 - 05:45 AM (#3341192) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Dick D (aka "BD") Bryan...just came across your post...the KT recorded Farquhar songs??? Any idea what album(s) and the songs? I've always been a pretty big KT fan and never remember them doing any of the Farquhar's stuff. Thanks, BD |
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24 Aug 12 - 08:32 AM (#3394444) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,David H. Lyman Knew the boys very well. I was the editor of the Mount Snow Valley News and gteh Cape Resorter, two weeklies that covered the bar and entertainment scenes in those two places. Played the jug with them on ocassion. I'd love to hear them again, even see them . . . Rocky Gay, your local space queen . . . El Gronio, the gay ranchero . . . . Professor Harliq |
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10 Dec 12 - 04:57 AM (#3450033) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Peter Libby Kabuska remained in the Valley for a number of years, but finally left I am guessing in the 80's or early 90's. Have not heard where he is now although there are probably a few still around that may know more about his whereabouts. |
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25 May 13 - 10:00 AM (#3519137) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,brad lavigne I remember my brother bobby lavigne talking about them a lot and finally getting to meet them in jeffersonville vermont at a club jimmy ricker was a part owner in. for the life of me i can,t remember the name of it.I actually had the honer of getting up with them and playing a song with them and my brother and jimmy . the song was You ain,t going nowhere which was a Byrds cover tune. My bother had played in a group called The Thunderbolts with jim ricker for a long time. There was one song that sticks in my head and i can,t remember it all and if anyone can get me the words I would really be thankful,it was something about a blubird, it went something like ,Poor blubird Poor blubird, poor blubird on the wing,sing a song now,and from there I,m stuck. blavigne1954@yahoo.com |
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09 Feb 14 - 08:09 AM (#3599727) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST Bobby McGowan had a stroke the other day. He's not well. |
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07 Nov 14 - 03:54 PM (#3675533) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST Hope he's doing better -- any news? |
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15 Nov 16 - 05:03 PM (#3820815) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Walt Jaye from Scranton, Pa. So great to read about old friends. In the early 60's they were the mort talented people I ever met. I still e-mail Mike Jones. He's a retired teacher in Alabama. I'll be 79 soon but I'm on the right side of the grass. Running out of friends. glad to hear Dougie is still around. |
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25 Nov 17 - 11:50 AM (#3890356) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Ken & Kathy - Evergreen, CO Dennis and I were in the same class at Branford High school. Bobby was a senior when I was a freshman. My wife and I used to see them all the time at the old Haufbrau House in New Haven, and up at North Country Fair on Rte. 100 in VT., and out on the Cape in the summer time. Great bunch of guys and a ton of fun to be around. |
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09 Mar 19 - 11:44 PM (#3981200) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Carmine Any news on Bobby recently? |
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05 May 20 - 06:14 AM (#4050579) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,Shawn M Bobby is doing well. Since the stroke, he has limited speech and limited use of his left side (if I remember correctly) but he still has that same twinkle in his eyes. |
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05 May 20 - 07:12 AM (#4050587) Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band From: GUEST,crumbly What the hell is a Celtic band- do you mean Irish or the football club? |
