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Patrick Street, On The Fly

On The Fly is the new album from celebrated Irish band PATRICK STREET and perhaps their most profoundly traditional. Now in their third decade, Patrick Street are considered "the Irish supergroup". ". this decade's answer to The Bothy Band and Planxty" According to The Irish Times. The new CD indicates the opening of an exciting new chapter for the group, as well as a change in one of its longest-running line-ups. Renowned accordion player and founding member Jackie Daly has decided to step down from the "Street," and bids us 'farewell' with some dynamic playing on the album which also features some thrilling fiddle duets from Kevin Burke & newest member, John Carty, and wonderful singing and instrumentation from Andy Irvine and Ged Foley. On the Fly not only captures successfully Patrick Street's transitions but heralds another exciting new direction for the band.