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Here is where you'll find special features from the band about their lives and their music.
Mick in the Kitchen
Mick Bolger shares some of his favorite recipes and memories.
Colcannon: The Dish
Mick's Green Chile
Portuguese Shrimp Bisque
Black Bean Pizza
Lentil Stew
Kedgeree
Christmas Puddings
Biographies
Biographical interviews with the band members:
Mick Bolger -- Vocals, bodhran, cornet.
Mike Fitzmaurice -- Bass.
Rod Garnett -- Flutes and fifes.
Jean Bolger -- Fiddle and accordion.
Brian Mullins -- Bouzouki, mandolin, and guitar.
Song Profiles
We have selected some of the music from the band's repertoire for a more in-depth profile. You can find the sheet music for these songs, more discussion about them, and the full length mp3 file for each to download and listen to.
Yeshe in the Garden (Jean Bolger): A moving piece inspired by Jean's cat playing in the flowerbed.
The Red Kite (Mike Fitzmaurice): The smaller version of Mike's fine concertante.
Siamese Triplets (Brian Mullins): Brian's slip-jig with harmonies.
Meeting Tara
Mick's story about how he and his daughter were reunited after twenty seven years.
Scrapbook
Check out Colcannon's new online scrapbook!
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