Shaskeen
Shaskeen are a musical group based in Ireland, who perform Irish traditional music. They formed in London in May 1970 and were still performing and recording as of 2024.
The band currently consists of Eamonn Cotter, Tom Cussen, Geraldine Cotter, Patsy McDonagh, Katie Theasby, Dave Sanders, Mary Liddy, and Johnny Donnellan.
Discography
Albums
is maintained at the band's own Web site. Additional details and additional albums are provided below.In chronological order:
- The Shaskeen, Release Records BRL 4053, 1974.
- Green Groves of Erin. Traditional Irish Music and Song, Release Records XRL5001, 1975.
- The Dawn, Release Records, 1976.
- The Ash Plant, Release Records XRL5005, 1978.
- Traditional Irish Music, Release Records, . Audiocassette, 12 tracks.
- The Joys of Life. Jigs, Reels, Hornpipes and Songs, Faoileann Records FA3502, 1983. Co-published as G.T.D. Heritage Recording.
- Atlantic Breeze, Faoileann Records CDFA3504, 1988.
- *Reissue: Atlantic Breeze, Trend Studios CDFA 3504, 1995.
- The Mouse behind the Dresser, Faoileann Records CDFA 3505, 1990.
- My Love Is in America, GTD Heritage Music CD 072, 1993. The tray label on that disc claims: "This is Shaskeen's sixth album." For more information, personnel, and a verified contents listing, see its .
- Music for Set Dancing Vol.1. Faoileann Records CDFA3502/06, 1994.
- *Reissue: Music for Set Dancing and Listening, Trend Studios CDFA 3502/06, 1997. For further details, personnel, and a verified contents listing, see its
- 25th Silver Jubilee Collection, GTD Heritage Music HCD140 or CDFA 3509, 1995.
- Irish Traditional Music and Song, released 1 October 1995 on the Outlet label.
- A Collection of Jigs and Reels, released 13 July 1998 on the Hallmark label.
- Irish Pub Session, released 4 January 2000.