Merasheen Born And Merasheen Bred
CD Release: Merasheen Born & Merasheen Bred

Merasheen is the largest island in Placentia Bay that was resettled in the late 1960’s. In 1980 Merasheen hosted its first reunion and the tradition has continued for 30 years with the next reunion upcoming in 2010. This CD “Merasheen Born & Merasheen Bred, 30 Years – Still Going Strong" is a tribute to our parents, grandparents and the traditions that we hold near and dear to us. We hope you enjoy it.
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Track List
1. Merasheen Born & Merasheen Bred: Donatus Fulford - Kevin Pomroy (accordion), Eric Connors (guitar), Val, Tobias, Lucy, Rosarii, Cis, Eric, Betty, Steven, Eugene (chorus).
2. Me Old Ragadoo: Anita Best – Acappella.
3. The Islander: Ryan Connors - Eric Connors (guitar), Jason Counsel (banjolin & harmony), Ryan Connors (bodhrán).
4. Gabe’s Song: Steven Pomroy - (vocals & guitar)
5. The Black Sheep: Denis & Ernie Walsh (tribute to their dad, Din Pat)- Kevin Pomroy (accordion), Eric Connors (guitar), Eugene Pittman (bodhrán), Lisa, Cis, Rosarii, Lucy, Betty (chorus).
6. Paddy Get Up: Jason Counsel - Jason (guitar), Art Pink (accordion), Viola Pink (bodhrán), Bart McCarthy (bass).
7. The Hardest of Men: Eugene Pittman -Jerome Carroll (accordion), Jim Conway (guitar), Derm O’Keefe (guitar).
8. Now I’m 64: Eric Connors - Kevin Pomroy (accordion), Eric Connors (guitar), Eugene Pittman (bodhrán), Bart McCarthy (bass), Ernie, Denis (chorus).
9. Tunes: Pius’s Favourite - Kevin Pomroy (accordion), Eric Connors (guitar), Eugene Pittman (bodhrán), Bart McCarthy (bass).
10. The Wrong or the Right: Carter Pomroy - Art Pink (accordion), Jason Counsel (guitar).
11. Gentle Mother: Barb Wilson - Marion McCarthy (guitar), Bart McCarthy (bass & mandolin).
12. I’ll Forgive & I’ll Try to Forget: Betty Pomroy - Kevin Pomroy (accordion), Eric Connors (guitar), Eugene Pittman (bodhrán).
13. The Boston Rose: Gene Collins - Tony Collins (background vocals), JJ Carroll (bass), Hal Evoy (guitar), Kevin Collins (mandolin).
14. She Moves Through the Fair: Kevin Hartley (dedicated to his dad – Ned Hartley), Alfred Dyck (harmonica).
15. Very Unfortunate Man: J. Tobias Pearson – Acappella. Val, Rita, Lucy, Eric, Carter, Viola, Jason (chorus), Eugene Pittman (bodhrán), Kevin Collins (Harmony).
16. Rocks of Merasheen: The Wilsons - Rosarii (lead vocals), Johnny (guitar), Mary T., Cecily, Denise, Gerard, Lisa, Jason Counsel (tin whistle).
17. The Devil’s Dead: Art Pink (accordion), Viola Pink (bodhrán), Jason Counsel (guitar), Bart McCarthy (bass).
Credits
1. The Rocks of Merasheen by Al Pittman, Pat Byrne & Joe Byrne, Socan. Used by permission. Sung by The Wilsons accompanied by Johnny Wilson (guitar) & Jason Counsel (tin whistle).
2. Hardest of Men by Billy Kelly. Used by permission. Sung by Eugene Pittman accompanied by Jerome Carroll (accordion), Jim Conway (guitar), Derm O’Keefe (guitar).
3. The Islander by Bruce Moss. Used by permission. Sung by Ryan Connors accompanied by Eric Connors (guitar), Jason Counsel (banjolin), Ryan (bodhrán).
4. Now I’m 64, Traditional. Sung by Eric Connors accompanied by Kevin Pomroy (accordion), Eugene Pittman (bodhrán), Eric (guitar).
5. Paddy Get Up by Patrick Counsel. Sung by Jason Counsel accompanied by Art Pink (accordion), Viola Pink (bodhrán), Bart McCarthy (base), Jason (guitar).
6. The Boston Rose by Liam Reilly – Traditional. Sung by Eugene Collins.
7. Gabe’s Song - ). Credited to Gabe Pomroy written in part, shortly before he died & finished by his sisters – Viola & Madonna & his niece, Nina & sung by son, Steven.
Acknowledgements
Thank you to all our volunteers for sharing their talent and making this CD possible. Special thanks to Kevin & Roseanne Collins for their outstanding hospitality during the recording of this CD.
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