As I Roved Out - Andy Irvine, Paul Brady & Donal Lunny, 1976

Andy Irvine performs ‘As I Roved Out’ accompanied by Paul Brady and Donal Lunny.

From his band ‘Sweeney’s Men’ in the mid sixties to ‘Planxty’ in the seventies, and ‘Patrick Street’ in the eighties, to his solo work and collaborations, Andy Irvine is considered pioneering in the world of traditional music and musicians.

‘Andy Irvine at the Embankment’ was broadcast on 5 November 1976.

On the series of television concerts recorded at The Embankment, producer Noel Greene says ,

"Irish folk music has now become an international force. I want to offer a musical showcase to the individuals and groups on the Irish scene and felt that this could be done more successfully in a folk-music centre than in a studio. I chose The Embankment because it has been a major centre for Irish folk-music acts for many years. It’s the right size for our purpose and also helps to create the right atmosphere."

‘At The Embankment’ featured seven acts during the series Aileach, The Bothy Band, De Danann (with Johnny Moynihan), Clannad, The Sands Family, Paul Brady and Andy Irvine.