Top-selling Green Linnet artist Celtic Fiddle Festival "Play On" on this fourth release. After the unexpected passing of co-founder Johnny Cunningham in Dec. 2003, fiddlers Kevin Burke and Christian LeMâitre, along with guitarist Ged Foley, were left with an unimaginable hole to fill in their hearts and in their lineup. In stepped French-Canadian fiddler André Brunet (of La Bottine Souriante), whose talent and enthusiasm infused the group with an energy that shines in this live recording.

The music was recorded during three shows at The Hollywood Theater and Artichoke Music in Portland, Oregon in 2004. You’ll find twelve tracks showcasing the range of music that this diverse group brings to traditional music.

"Once the tour got under way it became quickly evident that inviting Andre along was an inspired decision. There was great excitement in the music, we enjoyed each others playing immensely and it was evident from the audience response that they too felt they were witnessing something special. We miss our dear friend Johnny Cunningham terribly but we'd like to think he's still out there somewhere, grinning down on us, wishing us well and exhorting us to Play On". - Kevin Burke

"Mesmerising, plaintive, celebratory and winsome in turn, Celtic Fiddle Festival couldn't have paid a heartier tribute to their co-founder, the recently departed Johnny Cunningham, if they had tried. Recorded live in Oregon, and joined by La Bottine Souriante's wonderful fiddler, André Brunet, Kevin Burke, Christian LeMaitre and Ged Foley ratchet up the temperature as they ricochet through everything from the magnificent opening trio of Québecois tunes topped by 'La Belle Catherine' to Jerry Holland's bequest to the Irish tradition, 'Stan Chapman's Jig', and onwards to a pair of Breton marchs inspiringly coupled with a French Canadian dance tune from Gaby Kerdoncuff. If sweeping, untrammelled bowhands are the stuff of your dreams, then Play On's rewards will be ample. Johnny would surely approve of its high spirits."

- Siobhán Long, The Irish Times

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