Andy McGann

Andy McGann
Born	1928 Harlem, New York City, United States
Died	July 13, 2004 (75 years)
Years active	1935–2004
Associated acts	Paddy Reynolds
Notable instruments
Fiddle

Andy McGann was an Irish-American fiddler and a exponent of Sligo-style fiddling. McGann's teachers included Catherine Brennan Grant and Michael Coleman. He is best known for his association with fellow Sligo-style fiddler Paddy Reynolds. McGann was also a member of The New York Céilí Band in the 1950s.^[1]^[2]

Discography

1965 A Tribute to Michael Coleman
1976 Andy Mcgann & Paddy Reynolds
1977 It's a Hard Road to Travel
1979 The Funny Reel - Traditional Music of Ireland

References

↑ Vallely, Finton (1999). The Companion to Irish Traditional Music. NYU Press. p. 234. ISBN 0814788025.
↑ Ó hAllmhuráin, Gearóid (2012). O'Brien Pocket History of Irish Traditional Music. The O'Brien Press. ISBN 1847175082.

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