John Doherty (1900 - 1980)

Irish fiddler, playing mainly traditional tunes.

(Michael/Mickey is the brother of John Doherty. They were both travelling peddlers)


Albums.

Title.year.Label.Number
Pedlar's Pack1964EFDSSLP 1003
[Reissue]? FolktraxFSA 60074
John Doherty (2 LPs)1978Gael LinnCEF 072/073
[Reissued as "Taisce – The Celebrated Recordings"] (CD)2000Gael Linn CEFCD 072
Johnny Doherty1975 Comhaltas/CCÉCL 10
Round Rye Bay For More1977 Comhaltas/CCECL 10
Bundle and Go (*)1980Topic12TS398
[Reissued]1993Green LinnetGLCD 3077
Star of Donegal1988 FolktraxFSA 60075
The Floating Bow (**) 1996Claddagh CCFR31 
(* recorded 1977)
(** recorded 1968 - 74)

Best albums(*).

Title.year.
Bundle and Go 1980

(*)Based on critical opinion.

Anthologies - Various artists.

Title.year.Label. Number
Traditional Dance Music of Ireland1997 Saydisc  CD-SDL 420
Songs of Seduction 1961Caedmon  TC 1143
[Reissued]2000 Rounder1778
Jack of all Trades1961Caedmon TC 1144
The Dongal Fiddle1990s? RTECD 196
Ancient Celtic Roots1996 TopicTSCD 704

Websites

www.irishmusicreview.com/jdoherty.htm


Last updated on 07/12/2010