They're a new group featuring Roger Burridge on fiddle, Dave Paton on concertina (and, occasionally, hammered dulcimer), Michael Shorrock on bouzouki and guitar, with vocals by Dierdra Murtha. They have a new CD on Folk-Legacy. CLICK HERE Most of their music is Irish, with an occasional venture into Celtic music from farther afield (Britanny). Dierdra is a fine young singer who also is one of the Johnson Girls, the women's sea shanty group that often appears at South Street Seaport in New York. Liam's sister-in-law is also one of the members of that group.

Paternal modesty prevents me from offering a more glowing report. But if you go to the program, introduce yourself to Dave Paton and tell him you're a Mudcatter, sent by his old man.

Sandy