Episode Synopsis "The Blind Irish Harpist"

Our show will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including Piney Woods Gal, Messenger and Puncheon Floor. This episode includes a special story about the blind Irish harpist, Turlough O’Carolan, and we will have some fiddle players performing a few of his original compositions dating back to the late 1600s and early 1700s. Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com.

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