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Tom Hanway & Blue Horizon

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About The Artist:

Tom Hanway began playing the 5-string banjo in 1985, studying with Tony Trischka and Bill Keith. After a few years playing guitar and banjo in roadhouse bands, he established himself as one of New York City's most solid and creative players and composers. Tom has three recordings on his Joyous Gard Records label. His debut CD Bucket of Bees (1991), includes traditional bluegrass, newgrass, Celtic, and jazz excursions, demonstrating Tom's ability to play "in context," whether it's hard-driving instrumentals or experimental banjo from the future. He is a published author (Mel Bay), and his areas of expertise include bluegrass, Irish and Celtic tunes, country blues, gospel and traditional jazz. Tom, a.k.a. Badbelly, is also a gifted singer and country blues guitarist. He has crisscrossed the United States, toured in England, Scotland, Wales and Australia, and now lives and performs in Ireland.

In 1998, Tom and Kathleen Hanway founded the Big Apple Bluegrass & Folk Festival, devoted to the music of Bill Monroe, "The Father of Bluegrass." In New York City, Tom hosted weekly sessions at Rebar, Dempsey's Pub, The Village Pub (Bainbridge), Paddy Reilly's Music Bar and The Baggot Inn. These latter two sessions are still thriving. Tom was a mainstay at Tony DeMarco's Thursday night session at Paddy Reilly's, the longest running session in town.

Track Listing:

1. Addicted To Love
2. Feathered Flight
3. Samson And Delilah
4. Blackberry Boogie
5. Beyond The Blue Horizon
6. What Are They Doing In Heaven Today
7. Horizon Hornpipe
8. Calgary Stampede
9. Wild and Blue
10. Rhino Romp
11. He Turned The Water Into Wine
12. Waltz For Stoney
13. I've Lived A Lot In My Time
14. John Barleycorn
15. The Wind That Fills The Sails

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