"A commanding presence on the fiddle." - The Irish Times
“His playing ha… Read Full Bio ↴"A commanding presence on the fiddle." - The Irish Times
“His playing has power and passion... simply a joy to listen to.” - Dirty Linen Magazine
Randal Bays is a self-taught US-born musician who's been playing Irish fiddle for more than thirty years; he's now widely recognized as a master of that complex, ancient art, in particular the traditional styles of Co. Clare and Co. Galway. He's "among the best Irish style fiddlers of his generation", according to Fiddler Magazine. Randal has toured and recorded with many of the great Irish musicians of the day, including James Keane and Daithi Sproule (in the band FINGAL), James Kelly, Martin Hayes, Michéal O'Domhnaill and many more. He also has a string of great independent recordings to his credit, including his live CD "House to House" with Roger Landes, which was picked by the Irish Times as one of the "top five traditional recordings of 2005".
Randal Bays is also famed as a fingerstyle guitarist, having recorded two seminal albums with Irish fiddler Martin Hayes, also with contributions to the “Masters of the Irish Guitar” CD on Shanachie Records. Randal recently released his first album of solo guitar work, “Oyster Light”.
Randal has performed all over the US, Europe and Canada, and is in great demand as a teacher of Irish fiddle. He co-founded and serves as Artistic Director of the Friday Harbor Irish Music Week, which takes place every March in the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington state. The week is now in its tenth year and has been a major influence on musicians throughout North America for its emphasis on tradition and community, as well as the high level of instruction.
“His playing ha… Read Full Bio ↴"A commanding presence on the fiddle." - The Irish Times
“His playing has power and passion... simply a joy to listen to.” - Dirty Linen Magazine
Randal Bays is a self-taught US-born musician who's been playing Irish fiddle for more than thirty years; he's now widely recognized as a master of that complex, ancient art, in particular the traditional styles of Co. Clare and Co. Galway. He's "among the best Irish style fiddlers of his generation", according to Fiddler Magazine. Randal has toured and recorded with many of the great Irish musicians of the day, including James Keane and Daithi Sproule (in the band FINGAL), James Kelly, Martin Hayes, Michéal O'Domhnaill and many more. He also has a string of great independent recordings to his credit, including his live CD "House to House" with Roger Landes, which was picked by the Irish Times as one of the "top five traditional recordings of 2005".
Randal Bays is also famed as a fingerstyle guitarist, having recorded two seminal albums with Irish fiddler Martin Hayes, also with contributions to the “Masters of the Irish Guitar” CD on Shanachie Records. Randal recently released his first album of solo guitar work, “Oyster Light”.
Randal has performed all over the US, Europe and Canada, and is in great demand as a teacher of Irish fiddle. He co-founded and serves as Artistic Director of the Friday Harbor Irish Music Week, which takes place every March in the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington state. The week is now in its tenth year and has been a major influence on musicians throughout North America for its emphasis on tradition and community, as well as the high level of instruction.
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The Ninety-Nine March/The Ninety-Eight March
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arakeoftunes
This video was up for about a year and half, with nearly 180,000 views. I received emails from people all over the world who were moved by it, even though no contact information was listed in the post. Nor was there any mention of Tony's brilliant playing. Music does not "belong" to anyone, but musicians should be honored for what they do. Many thanks to all those who've posted such kind comments about this music.
John Nickels
I've been meaning to comment on this for some time......Absolutely amazing playing. When Tony and Randal play together, something magical almost certainly happens. I am so glad That you reposted this properly, Includeing the names of the songs. I have already gotten the sheet music, and learned to play it...Absolutely brilliant...
tullochgorum
What a fine tune - an instant classic. And flawless playing... The truly great musicians make it look so easy - if only it was!
Sarah A
My goodness....how beautiful. Bravo to both musicians. Now this is what I call music.
stalingrad
Of course the music never left us, it will always be with us, fair play to you kind sir for bringing this to my ear and admiration in abundence to the players. Oh to hear them play in an intimate setting. 1798 made imortal.
Colum Hickey
This clip and martin hayes are why i picked up fiddle 2 years ago...the notes and rhythm are so spot on
murf69
omg... i just cant get over how amazing this piece is this is my most watched video on youtube by FAR
LiveFromScaffolding
If souls could sing... I want mine to sound like this. The 99 March is my absolute favourite piece of music, and this is the only place I can find it. I hope neither Randall nor Tony ever stop playing. Cheers.
Jan Martin - Cleardrops
Lovely lovely marches. I'm so glad they are back up, I too missed them. Thanks.
Angel Jarvis
What else is to be said? I am so happy that we have this opportunity to listen to those who love to share this kind of wonderful music and their love of it radiates. Thanks for sharing. I am learning and I can hardly wait to give this gift back in turn. Angel