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Optimist's Jig
Haines & Leighton
CD BCD139

Mark and Tom have been at it a long time. They enjoy the success of being two of the most regular working musicians on earth. They entertain in a wide variety of venues for an even wider assortment of audiences. With their roots firmly planted in tradition, their limbs freely explore the outer limits. Their engaging humor and musicality have made them popular in several circuits. Their ramblings have led them down the highways of Ontario, through the back roads of Britain, along the shores of the Maritimes and into the mountains of New York. They perform a traditional and original repertoire influenced by Celtic, Maritime and North American roots.

Musicians: Mark Haines, Tom Leighton, Chase Sanborn, Garth Vogan, Thomasina Reilly & Eileen Suthers, Dennis Keldie
Produced by: Mark Haines, Tom Leighton, Bill Garrett

  1. Kesh Jig Medley/Irishman's Heart to the Ladies/Jig of Slurs/Kaliope House (5:45)
  2. Boots & Saddles (5:50)
  3. Optimists' Jig (3:53)
  4. Ring of Fire (3:26)
  5. The Lark (3:09)
  6. Maxwell's Rant/The Big Hop/Thomasina & Eileen's Reel (4:16)
  7. Soldier's Tale (5:54)
  8. Hills of Pine Valley (3:17)
  9. Raggle Taggle Gypsy (4:39)
  10. Planxty Irwin (2:54)
  11. St. Clements Jig/Sure Shy (2:17)
  12. La Cardeuse (3:24)
  13. Mick Duggan's/Ganaihm/wind & Rain/Old She 319 (4:03)
  14. A Lot Like Me (4:38)
  15. I'm On My Way (5:23)

 

 

 

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