Jimmy Crowley

Jimmy Crowley
16 March 2014, at the Everyman Palace Theatre
Background information
Born Douglas, County Cork, Ireland
Genres Irish traditional music, Celtic, folk
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter
Instruments Vocals, guitar, bouzouki
Years active 1970–present
Associated acts Stoker's Lodge
Mícheál Ó Domhnaill
Website jimmycrowley.com

Jimmy Crowley is an Irish folk musician and song collector. He has specialized in collecting and playing traditional songs from County Cork.

Crowley started collecting music at the age of 16. His recordings popularised local songs such as "Johnny Jump Up", "Salonika", "The Boys of Fairhill" and "The Armoured Car".[1]

Discography

With Stoker's Lodge
  • Boys of Fairhill (1975)
  • Camphouse Ballads
Solo
  • Jimmy mo Mhíle Stór (1985)
  • My Love is a Tall Ship (1998)
  • Uncorked!

References

  1. Seida, Linda. "Dónal Lunny". Allmusic. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
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