Usher’s Island self-titled debut doesn’t disappoint, a first-rate album of Irish traditional music and one that is more than fit to take its place in the ranks of classic group albums in the field.
With his new album, True Born Irishman, out this month, Johnny catches up with Daoirí Farrell to talk about his new album, songs, playing, influences – Liam Weldon, Christy Moore, Frank Harte, Len Graham – and the vibrant Dublin music scene.
One of the highlights of this year’s FolkEast Festival was Ushers Island whose lineup reads like an Irish traditional music hall of fame: Andy Irvine, Dónal Lunny, Paddy Glackin, Michael McGoldrick and John Doyle.
