Malcolm Dalglish / Grey Larsen - Banish Misfortune LP Vinyl Record For Sale

Malcolm Dalglish / Grey Larsen - Banish Misfortune - June Appal Records JA016 - 1977 - Original Release - Wakefield Pressing

Tracks:

Banish Misfortune
Pigeon On The Gate Medley
A. Pigeon On The Gate
B. Musical Priest
C. Drowsy Maggie
Sir John Fenwick's The Flower Among Them All / Noble Squire Dacre
Road To Lisdoonvarna Medley
A. The Road To Lisdoonvarna
B. Trip To Sligo
C. Dennis Murphy's Slide
D. O'Keefe's Slide
Midnight Mountain Road
O'Connell's Lamentation
Three Little Drummers Medley
A. The Three Little Drummers
B. Kate Caulfield's Jig
C. Paddy In London
Growling Old Man And Cackling Old Woman / The Nine Points Of Roguery
March Of The King Laois / Brian Boru's March
The First Of May Medley
A. The First Of May
B. Drunkard's Path
C. An Comhra Donn
Tar Hollow Medley
A. Tar Hollow
B. Dog In The Mustard
C. Kid On The Mountain, Two Part Version
D. Kid On The Mountain, Four Part Version
E. Drops Of Brandy
F. Foxhunter's Jig
G. The Rocky Road To Dublin
Schottisches Medley
A. #1
B. Maggie McGee's Schottische
C. Johnny, Will You Marry Me?
D. Christ Child's Lullaby

    Banish Misfortune is a beautifully organic folk album that blends Irish traditional music with Appalachian acoustic roots in a way that feels timeless and completely unforced. Released in 1977, the record showcases Malcolm Dalglish’s intricate hammered dulcimer playing alongside Grey Larsen’s fluid flute, whistle, concertina, and guitar work, creating a sound that is both earthy and hypnotic. Rather than aiming for polished studio perfection, the album captures the warmth of real musicians playing together in the moment, giving it an intimate “live in the room” atmosphere that folk collectors and traditional music fans have treasured for decades. Its mix of Celtic melodies, American folk textures, and delicate instrumental interplay helped make it an underground favorite during the rise of the late-70s folk revival.

Genre/s: Folk, Celtic
For Fans Of: Planxty, The Bothy Band, Metamora, John Fahey
Official Release Date: 1977
Instruments: Hammered dulcimer, Irish flute, concertina, tin whistle, recorder, acoustic guitar
Notes: Highly regarded early American Celtic revival recording, natural analog sound, masterful acoustic musicianship