WGBH Music: Lúnasa - Ryestraw (live)

Called "the hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet" by the Irish Times, Lúnasa performs live from the intimate confines of The Burren Irish Pub in Somerville, Massachusetts. This is the opening song of the night, "Ryestraw". Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, patron of the arts, Lúnasa is made up of some of the top musical talents in Ireland. The current lineup includes: Seán Smyth -- Fiddle, Whistles Kevin Crawford -- Flutes, Whistles Trevor Hutchinson -- Double Bass Cillian Vallely - Uilleann pipes, Whistles Ed Boyd - Guitar The Burren Backroom Series is hosted by Brian O'Donovan of A Celtic Sojourn on WGBH Radio. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Audio Engineer: Antonio Oliart Camera/Editing: Greg Shea Camera: Annie Shreffler Producer/Host: Brian O'Donovan