“Dan Gurney’s music speaks for itself. His heart governs how he plays. Dan’s music on this recording is magical, lyrical and effortless. Congratulations lads, this is a memorable recording.”
– Sé́amus Connolly
Dan Gurney: Button accordion
John Blake: Guitar
released May 15, 2018
Recorded, mixed, and mastered: Paul Gurney at RealWorld Studios in Longford –
realworldstudios@eircom.net
Photography: Marianne Mangan –
www.mariannemangan.com
Design: Dan Gurney
Booking or press inquiries:
info@dangurney.net
Special thanks to:
John Blake for joining me on this CD, and making the recording process a truly enjoyable one. Paul Gurney for his expertise and warm hospitality. Sé́amus Connolly, one of my all time musical heroes, for writing such a kind introduction. Marianne Mangan for taking the time and effort to do the photo shoot, enjoyable as always. Garvan and Leonie McCloskey for allowing us to take photos in their beautiful establishment. John Tabb and Billy McComiskey for their extremely generous help finding my new accordion, and John Brosnan for tuning it. Seá́n McKiernan for opening my mind to some new and old inspiration. Christina Dolphin for listening to all my harebrained ideas for the album and for being the biggest influence on my music over the past few years.
Thanks also to:
My parents, Reidin O’Flynn, Dylan Foley and family, Father Charlie Coen, Mike McHale, Eamon O’Leary, Tony DeMarco, the Dolphin family, Sé́amus Begley, Mike & Diane Doyle, Mickey & Geraldine Kelly, Don Meade, James Williams, Isaac Alderson, Seá́n Earnest, and the many musicians and people who have influenced me over the years.