[dcab-l] Fiddle Tune: Temperance Reel

Songwriters & Music Lovers:

 

Here’s a live recording from a Rattlesnake Hill performance at Cactus Flats near

Frederick, Md.

 

"Temperance Reel" is widely disseminated throughout Australia, Ireland, Great

Britain and North America under either "Temperance Reel" or "Teetotaler's Reel"

titles, and dates to the 19th century.  North American musicians prefer the

Temperance name, but it appears to have an Irish provenance.

 

Through the years, the tune has a long history of recordings using various names.

 

 

Rattlesnake Hill Musicians:

 

            Barb Diederich                       Bassist Extraordinaire

            John Brunschwyler                Banjo

            Garrett Wren                          Mandolin

            Ed Schaeffer                          Guitar

 

To listen, click:  http://rattlesnakehill.org/Web_Music/edsmusic.html

 

Ed

 

(As always, turn up and headphones preferred)