Fiddler’s Green is a German band from Erlangen that plays independent Irish… Read Full Bio ↴Fiddler’s Green is a German band from Erlangen that plays independent Irish speedfolk, formed in 1990. Their first concert under the name of Fiddler’s Green was at the Newcomer-Festival in Erlangen in November 1990, where the band came second. The first album, entitled "Fiddler’s Green", was released in 1992, and was a mixture of live and studio tracks and of traditional and self-written songs. It was released on their own label, Deaf Shepherd Recordings. The band has been signed to a major label, but chose to go back to being independent.

The band has kept up the mix of traditional Irish or Scottish songs and self-written tracks, though the self-written tracks have progressively become less and less folky. The band's influences are wide and varied, but obviously heavily influenced by Celtic rock bands like the Pogues, the Waterboys and Great Big Sea. Recent albums also see a clear influence from Gothic rock music. Having enjoyed growing success in and around Germany, the band reached 1000 played concerts in 2004 (the only band member to play them all is bass player Rainer Schulz), which was celebrated with a concert at Castle Hoheneck. This concert was filmed and released on two DVDs: Celebrate! and Jubilate! The concert saw participation from former band members and other guest musicians. Main lyric and music writer Peter Pathos has left the band in summer 2006 and was replaced by Patrick 'Pat' Prziwara. A live DVD Folk's not dead was released to celebrate the band's 20th anniversary in 2010

Members:
Ralf 'Albi' Albers - Vocals, Guitar, Bouzouki
Tobi Heindl (Tobias Anton Heindl) - Violin, Vocals (since 2000)
Rainer Schulz - Bass
Stefan Klug - Accordion, bodhrán (since 1991)
Frank Jooss - Drums, percussion (since 2001)
Patrick 'Pat' Prziwara - Guitar, vocals (since 2006)

Former members:
Dr. Robert Oppel (1990 - 1991) - Violin
Eric Obst (1990 - 1995) - Drums
Wolfram Kellner (1995 - 2000) -Drums
Tobias Rempe (1991 - 1995) - Violin
Tobias Schäfer (1995 - 2000) - Violin
Peter Pathos (Peter Müller) (1990 - 2006) - Guitar, whistle, mandola

Discography:
Fiddler’s Green (1992)
Black Sheep (1993)
King Shepherd (1995)
Make Up Your Mind (1996)
On and On (1997)
Spin Around (1998)
Stagebox (1999) (Live)
Another Sky (2000)
Folk Raider (2002)
Nu Folk (2003)
Celebrate! (2005) (Live)
Celebrate! DVD (2005) (Live)
Jubilate! DVD (2005) (Live)
Drive Me Mad! (2007)
Sports Day at Killaloe (2009)
Folk's not dead DVD (2010) (Live)
Wall of Folk (2011)
Winners and Boozers (2013)

The Blarney F*#° Jigpack
Fiddler's Green Lyrics

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If you don't get f*#° by saturday night
you'll never be f*#° at all
You might get sucked in Limerick town
or f*#° up in Mayo
It's somewhere in the emerald isle
and this I want to know
If you don't get f*#° by saturday night
you'll never be f*#°

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fiddler's Green's song "The Blarney F*#° Jigpack" may initially seem crude and offensive, but when looked at in a larger context, they capture the spirit of Irish folk culture and the importance of experiencing life to its fullest. The song celebrates the Irish tradition of "craic" (pronounced crack), which refers to enjoyable and lively conversation, banter, and entertainment. In Ireland, it is often synonymous with having a great time.

The chorus, "If you don't get f*#° by Saturday night, you'll never be f*#° at all," implies that experiencing the vibrant and exciting nightlife of Ireland is an essential part of truly living and embracing the Irish spirit. The mention of Limerick and Mayo as potential places where one might get "sucked in" or "f*#° up" suggests that adventures and misadventures can happen anywhere in the country. The phrase "somewhere in the emerald isle" emphasizes that the specific location is not as important as the experience itself.

Overall, the lyrics of "The Blarney F*#° Jigpack" convey a sense of joviality, revelry, and the importance of making the most of life. It is a playful homage to the Irish culture and showcases the band's ability to portray the spirited nature of Irish folk music.

Line by Line Meaning

If you don't get f*#° by saturday night
If you fail to engage in wild, uninhibited activities by Saturday night

you'll never be f*#° at all
you'll never truly experience the thrill of life

You might get sucked in Limerick town
You could easily get caught up in the excitement of Limerick town

or f*#° up in Mayo
or make reckless decisions in the region of Mayo

It's somewhere in the emerald isle
It's somewhere in the enchanting land of Ireland

and this I want to know
and I'm curious to find out

If you don't get f*#° by saturday night
If you fail to engage in wild, uninhibited activities by Saturday night

you'll never be f*#°
you'll never truly experience the thrill of life

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