O'Leary, Johnny (1923-2004)
Dates
- Existence: 1923 - 2004
Biographical note
Johnny O'Leary was a melodeon and accordion player from County Kerry who specialized in the traditional dance music of the Sliabh Luachra region. In 1994, music historian Terry Moylan published a collection of Johnny O'Leary's tunes titled "Johnny O’Leary of Sliabh Luachra."
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Afternoon Masters Concert, 1995 October 1
Includes two independent audio recordings.
Evening Masters Concert, 1995 October 1
Farewell Concert, 2001 June 23
Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B). Each video recording has some flaws.
The audio recordings on DTRS cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. All audio and video recordings on DAT and mini-DV have been digitally copied and are accessible.
Forum: "Can Traditional Irish Music and Dance Survive?" moderated by Sally Sommers-Smith and Willie Mahon, with an introduction by Séamus Connolly, 2001 June 21
Panel includes: Matt Cranitch, Peadar O'Loughlin, Niall Vallely, Mick Mulkerrin, Rita O'Shea, Buddy MacMaster, and Barbara Magone. The video recording does not capture the last few minutes of the event.
Music of French Canada (French Canadian Quartet), 1995 September 30
The end of this recording also includes the beginning of the Céilí Mor Dance.