Castagnari Accordians and James Keane are proud to introduce "Keanebox,"
complete with optional bass register at NO extra cost.
This full size 23 key, 8 bass, 3 voice accordian with flat (fast) keyboard is fitted with hand made reeds and is available in the keys of B/C and C#/D with a natural wood finish of either walnut or cherry. Usually sold as an option, the bass register switches from major to minor. The old C/F bass key is now D/F.
Dimensions: 11 1/4 x 6 7/8 Weight: 9 Lbs.
Based on the Castagnari Kriss III, each "Keanebox" is custom-tuned by the legendary Alex Carozza and guranteed by Alex Musical Instruments.
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For further information: Alex Musical Instruments Inc.
165 West 48th. Street
New York,
New York. 10036
Tel. 212-819-0070
Fax.212-827-0908 www.alexmusical.com
Right hand
Left hand
23 buttons
8 bass buttons
3 voice
3 voice
1 register
1 register
James Keane playing the Keanebox along with Fingal at the Andy McGann Traditional Irish Music Festival, East Durham N.Y, July 2007.
Here is a selection of reels from the band "Fingal", with Randal Bays on fiddle, Daithí Sproule on guitar and James Keane on the "Keanebox."
Fingal is the name of an exciting new trio in the world of Irish traditional music - James Keane on button accordian, Randal Bays on fiddle, and Dáíthi Sproule on guitar and vocals. Though the trio is new, its members are vetran performers, known and respected worldwide for the depth and power of their playing. This is a band whose intention is to "get people riled up," by staying true to the rich tradition of Irish music. Their repertoire of jigs, reels, and songs in both Irish Gaelic and English is delivered with "power and passion, a joy to listen to." Read More (pdf)
The concert that Jim Kelly of "Irish Music Magazine" raved about: "The casual excellence of his playing betrays not only a considerable talent but also a respect and devotion to the music, which has been the hallmark of Keane's playing for a long time now. This is hardly surprising for a man cradled among the musical giants of the last generation: Leo Rowsome, Willie Clancy, Joe Cooley, Tommy Potts, Sonny Brogan, John Kelly, Paddy Taylor, and Tommy Reck.
Sibohan Long of "Hot Press" and now "The Irish Times" wrote, "This was a homecoming gig to be savoured, an all-too-rare tincture of the right stuff from a man who has revelled
in its midst for upwards of four decades now.
James' Latest Recording Is Now Available Through CLADDAGH RECORDS DUBLIN www.claddaghrecords.com
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Review for 'Live in Dublin'
"Back in 1998, box player James Keane, a New York resident for many years, paid a visit to his old Dublin playing grounds and performed at Whelan's on Wexford Street. Good thing James slipped a cassette to the soundman and decided to release the recording, this is one making a case for Irish music being at its best when played outside the constraints of the recording studio. Backed by Garry O'Briain on mandocello and guitar, James plays with the kind of energy and luxuriant ornamentation which made the title of his 1980 LP "Roll Away the Reel World" so appropriate. By all accounts, this concert was a well attended social event, and James had no trouble bringing on stage former colleagues from the old days of the Castle Ceili Band, his brother Sean on fiddle and flute player Mick O'Connor, with Kevin Conneff adding bodhran for good measure. All this makes for a 73-minute CD packed with one great tune after another, many of them reels indeed." Rating: ****
-----Philippe Varlet, Celtic Grooves Imports
"Accordion Player, James Keane, had a huge effect on me, and I owe my entire introduction into traditional music to him." -- Paul Brady
The following in an excerpt from an interview with Paul Brady, conducted by Aidan O'Hara. It originally appeared in the October 2001 issue of Irish Music Magazine.
Paul Brady's songs have been recorded by a who's who of national and international artistes,.....MORE
