Rest in peace, Cyril O'Donoghue. On Saturday 31st August 2024, Cyril passed away suddenly and peacefully at his home. We happened upon each other in the tiny town of Doolin, Ireland many years ago in this very pub, while he was on a gig with Blackie O'Connell. I was invited to join and was transported. They made me feel so welcome and had the most irresistible energy that I always wanted to be a part of. On every trip back to Ireland I would try and meet up with Cyril and Blackie and did on several occasions. I absolutely loved hanging in the rhythm section with Cyril and was deeply inspired by his rhythms and harmonies-and I loved the hang when we weren't playing music too. Cyril was a gem of a person and I'm thankful to have shared time together. Thank you for all your kindness and music. You are missed!
Such sad news. I had the immense pleasure of listening to Cyril and Blackie twice while staying in Doolin last May, one night sitting so close in the packed pub (McDermott's) that I was the go between the bartender and the musicians. Cyril's tipple was Heineken Light! I was looking forward to the day when I could hear them live again. Cyril will be much missed.
@@CaseyDriessenMusic I wish I had been there that night! I did have the pleasure of hearing you at Grey Fox in July. Unfortunately I have to forego HSB this year and will miss you there. I'll keep checking your touring schedule in hopes that you will be playing somewhere in the Pacific Northwest in the not too distant future. Enjoy HSB its such a great festival.
@@CaseyDriessenMusic I'm personally responsible for 4,000 of your views. You are uniquely talented, and it's more than playing the notes. You give the notes an unmistakable voice that my Irish ears can hear from a county away. Even if I don't know the song, I sure know when it's you playing it. The energy of this session is truly remarkable, and inspirational. You are all heroes of Irish folklore, in my book. You are the ones who keep the culture truly alive. Slainte boys, 🍻
Went to Doolin with my mom last year, had the chance to listen to the blackie Cyril, plus many youg folks in the pubs, it was one of the best experience for her and I, keep it strong you irish, with love from France.Will be back in 2021, I traveled quite a lot, and you guys are the best.
Wow - so good! So good, in fact, that I return to this each year in dreary January, when I'm racing to get my accounts done by the tax deadline. I've discovered that Irish music is the best for keeping the brain cells going & avoiding the dreaded boredom. Thank you all!!
I’m way late to this, but Wow! This in incredible. I get and understand music deeply and this was something special. God bless you all! Thank you for this. Kiss yourself for me
This is absolutely phenomenal the way you all integrate and yet push and feed each other. Excellent Casey the way you brought something different too and it worked. One day I will travel from Scotland and watch Blackie live. Its not even that far away!
@@CaseyDriessenMusic Thanks for the reply Casey. That sounds phenomenal, will you be publishing a video like this or album? On another note, I've seen Cyril play with Brìghde Chaimbeul from Scotland but not Blackie. Perhaps all of you could get together some time. Anyway, have a great Christmas and Hogmanay.
Hey Casey, this is just wonderful, thanks for posting. To be there at McGann’s or McDermott’s when the lads are “on fire” (as you boys clearly were this night) is a just magical experience...and The Musical Priest from the ABA set (one of my favourites). Seems Blackie’s had his hair cut as well...”Clare's the home of the music lads” so until Doolin next year, keep safe and a Merry Christmas to you all.
Close! There's a record with this track on it, along with musicians from five other countries. It's called Otherlands:ONE and is available for streaming at all the usual suspects. Thanks for listening!
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Rest in peace, Cyril O'Donoghue. On Saturday 31st August 2024, Cyril passed away suddenly and peacefully at his home. We happened upon each other in the tiny town of Doolin, Ireland many years ago in this very pub, while he was on a gig with Blackie O'Connell. I was invited to join and was transported. They made me feel so welcome and had the most irresistible energy that I always wanted to be a part of. On every trip back to Ireland I would try and meet up with Cyril and Blackie and did on several occasions. I absolutely loved hanging in the rhythm section with Cyril and was deeply inspired by his rhythms and harmonies-and I loved the hang when we weren't playing music too. Cyril was a gem of a person and I'm thankful to have shared time together. Thank you for all your kindness and music. You are missed!
Such sad news. I had the immense pleasure of listening to Cyril and Blackie twice while staying in Doolin last May, one night sitting so close in the packed pub (McDermott's) that I was the go between the bartender and the musicians. Cyril's tipple was Heineken Light! I was looking forward to the day when I could hear them live again. Cyril will be much missed.
@@jeffbachman Thanks for sharing, last time we played was at McDermott's just over a year ago. Take care!
@@CaseyDriessenMusic I wish I had been there that night! I did have the pleasure of hearing you at Grey Fox in July. Unfortunately I have to forego HSB this year and will miss you there. I'll keep checking your touring schedule in hopes that you will be playing somewhere in the Pacific Northwest in the not too distant future. Enjoy HSB its such a great festival.
I was devastated when I heard Cyril had died. A really special human and beautiful musician.
stunning, lads. channeling God himeslf. just beautiful
So sorry so let u know Cyril passed peacefully last nite. Rip great musician ancentor💔
Before the world turned to shit...
That said, just beautiful, I’ve got tears in my eyes from the memory of such times. Please God they return.
I miss those times too...and keeping strong hope that they return. Thanks for listening!
@@CaseyDriessenMusic I'm personally responsible for 4,000 of your views. You are uniquely talented, and it's more than playing the notes. You give the notes an unmistakable voice that my Irish ears can hear from a county away. Even if I don't know the song, I sure know when it's you playing it. The energy of this session is truly remarkable, and inspirational. You are all heroes of Irish folklore, in my book. You are the ones who keep the culture truly alive. Slainte boys, 🍻
@@silverfoxsurvivalgear7612 I'm honored! Thank you so much. I have a trip back in Sep. '23 and I can't wait!
@CaseyDriessenMusic Thats great to hear! I will be anxiously waiting to experience your triumphant return 👏🇮🇪🎶
Blackie has a flashy dancy sound.
Sounds like great craic
So fun. Foot stomping fun, to be exact.
Went to Doolin with my mom last year, had the chance to listen to the blackie Cyril, plus many youg folks in the pubs, it was one of the best experience for her and I, keep it strong you irish, with love from France.Will be back in 2021, I traveled quite a lot, and you guys are the best.
Young folks ?
Thanks. Glad to bring back some memories for you. Cheers!
This is one of my favourite videos of all time , absolutely epic stuff , listen to it near daily .
Thanks for the upload
James! That's so fantastic to hear. It was a night to remember for sure. I miss those two!
Mine too. I come back to this video at least once a month. This little jam means a lot to me.
Just incredible! Thanks for posting.
This trio is a tour du force of Irish inspirational trad. This gets my Irish up like nothing else. Fair play, they are legends, man. Legends.
Saw Blackie, Cyrus and fiddler Owen Neff in a pub in Ennis last month and they the roof off. Well done Casey. Hope we cross paths.
Makes me proud to be Irish.
Brilliant stuff 👏
Thanks. Miss me some Irish sessions about now!
In dem Pub war ich schon. Wie schön ist das denn.
Wow - so good! So good, in fact, that I return to this each year in dreary January, when I'm racing to get my accounts done by the tax deadline. I've discovered that Irish music is the best for keeping the brain cells going & avoiding the dreaded boredom. Thank you all!!
Irish music and tax time? I'll give it a try!!!
Alway come again back to see this cheers , you ain’t half bad boi
Fabulous. Astoundingly good. Doolin and its pubs is a wonderful place.
Yes! Shhh, don't tell anyone, but tell everyone!
Still watching it. All 3 really enjoying it.
Awesome stuff
Something else , brilliant
I’m way late to this, but Wow! This in incredible. I get and understand music deeply and this was something special. God bless you all! Thank you for this. Kiss yourself for me
This is absolutely phenomenal the way you all integrate and yet push and feed each other. Excellent Casey the way you brought something different too and it worked.
One day I will travel from Scotland and watch Blackie live. Its not even that far away!
We had a 1 night reunion not to long ago...mighty times were had!
@@CaseyDriessenMusic Thanks for the reply Casey. That sounds phenomenal, will you be publishing a video like this or album?
On another note, I've seen Cyril play with Brìghde Chaimbeul from Scotland but not Blackie. Perhaps all of you could get together some time.
Anyway, have a great Christmas and Hogmanay.
God,why on earth was I not there that night ?!!!!!!!!
Great stuff!
Magnifique, merci 🇮🇪🇲🇫
Lovely!👍☘️✨
That was banging.
Love ya Casey
The best off the cuff session, love your improvisation brilliant
Lucy does it , brilliant
I loved it! Looked like you pushed them to another plane of existence.
Love watching it over n over
Glad you're enjoying and thanks for listening!
Mighty session! What great talent!
Best ever Lucy ever
This is amazing! Thanks for sharing
You're welcome. Thanks for following along!
Hit from the top. Astonising
Thanks for listening. Love these tunes
Hey Casey, this is just wonderful, thanks for posting. To be there at McGann’s or McDermott’s when the lads are “on fire” (as you boys clearly were this night) is a just magical experience...and The Musical Priest from the ABA set (one of my favourites). Seems Blackie’s had his hair cut as well...”Clare's the home of the music lads” so until Doolin next year, keep safe and a Merry Christmas to you all.
Yes, I'm 2 for 2 of awesome nights at McGann's with Blackie and Cyril. I'll gladly take my chances with a 3rd!
Deadly!
Thanks! Three hours of that just about killed me ;-)
"Who're you playing with?!"
"Myself!"
absolute magic begins at 6:17
Fantastic!
Absolutely savage. ;-)
Thanks Chris, it was a savage evening for sure!
I see they slowed down for you, Casey! They must have liked you :)
I'm thankful they did! Great times with them :-)
MIGHTY!!
Thank you!
@@CaseyDriessenMusic it's a pleasure!
Love it :)
Thanks for checking out the tunes!
There's a cd of this session, anyone knows where to can get one of them?????
Close! There's a record with this track on it, along with musicians from five other countries. It's called Otherlands:ONE and is available for streaming at all the usual suspects. Thanks for listening!
Hup!
Hup is right! I even tried to hup a few times in sessions...not as easy as it sounds!
Whats the name of the tune at the very start does anyone know?🎵
The Frieze Britches / The Miller's Maggot
something happens around 6mins in that makes you believe in God again. watch this the whole way through!
Not good for a bad heart. You'd have to hop to that despite the doctor.
The Devil went down to Doolin 🔥
Brilliant stuff