My Love is in America CD

Irish Session Tunes and Songs from the Shaskeen Tradition

My Love is in America is one of two companion CDs to The Crossroads Dance, featuring Irish session tunes and songs performed by the respected céilí band Shaskeen.

This recording contains core Irish session repertoire connected to the tunes published in The Crossroads Dance. Accurate transcriptions of the music can be found in the companion book, making this CD especially valuable for musicians learning by ear as well as from notation.

Alongside energetic reels and jigs, the recording also includes songs, polkas, hornpipes and waltzes, capturing the wider character of Irish traditional music sessions.

Key Features:

• Companion CD to The Crossroads Dance: Features tunes connected to the book’s transcribed repertoire.
• Authentic Shaskeen Performance: Irish céilí band music played with lift, drive and traditional phrasing.
• Core Irish Session Repertoire: Includes reels, jigs, polkas, hornpipes, waltzes and songs.
• Useful Listening for Irish Session Players: Helps musicians understand rhythm, tempo and session style.
• CD in Jewel Case: Supplied as a physical CD only.

Why We Recommend This CD

At Squeezebox Marketplace, we recommend My Love is in America for players wanting to hear authentic Irish session repertoire performed by a real working céilí band.

The recording combines strong dance-driven playing with songs and slower material, giving musicians a broader understanding of the musical character behind Irish traditional sessions and céilí band performance.

About Shaskeen

Born out of Galway and the West of Ireland, Shaskeen are closely associated with powerful, dance-driven Irish traditional music. Their recordings remain closely connected to the living Irish session scene and continue to be valued by musicians learning traditional repertoire.

For decades, the band has combined reels and jigs played with energy and lift alongside songs and slower pieces that reflect the broader character of Irish traditional music.

Who This Recording Is For

• Accordion and melodeon players learning Irish session repertoire
• Traditional musicians using The Crossroads Dance
• Players interested in Shaskeen and céilí band style
• Session musicians building authentic Irish repertoire
• Players learning Irish tunes by ear
• Listeners who enjoy traditional Irish songs and dance music

Tracks Included

Musicians Featured

• Tom Cussen: Banjo / Mandolin
• Charlie Harris: Accordion
• Kevin Rohan: Fiddle / Vocal
• Benny O’Connor: Drums
• Sean Conway: Flute / Guitar / Vocals

Specifications

• Title: My Love is in America
• Artist: Shaskeen
• SKU: AP102C
• Stock Code: AP102
• ISBN: 978 1 899512 10 2
• Label Number: HCD 072
• Style: Irish traditional music, céilí band repertoire and session tunes
• Format: CD in jewel case
• Related Book: The Crossroads Dance
• Special Feature: One of two companion CDs to The Crossroads Dance
• Format Options: CD only

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this useful for learning Irish session tunes?

Yes. The recording contains core Irish session repertoire and is especially helpful for players wanting to hear authentic phrasing and rhythm.

Can the tunes also be learned from notation?

Yes. Accurate transcriptions of the tunes can be found in the companion book The Crossroads Dance.

Does this recording include songs as well as tunes?

Yes. Alongside reels, jigs and dance tunes, the CD also includes traditional songs and slower material.

Is this recording suitable for listening as well as learning?

Yes. Alongside its educational value for session musicians, the recording also works extremely well as an enjoyable collection of traditional Irish tunes and songs.

Which instruments is this recording useful for?

The recording is useful for accordion, melodeon, fiddle, flute, whistle, concertina and other traditional melody instruments.

Compare with Other Traditional Tune Collections

This CD is closely connected to The Crossroads Dance and forms part of the wider Shaskeen Series. Players may also enjoy the companion recording The Mouse Behind the Dresser together with the earlier Shaskeen collections Through the Half Door, The Joys of Life and Shaskeen Live and The Atlantic Breeze.

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Included

• CD only: Physical CD in jewel case featuring Irish session tunes and songs performed by Shaskeen.