For Episode 8 of Steel, we travel to Cork, Ireland to meet David Murphy and discuss his new album Cuimhne Ghlinn: Explorations in Irish Music for Pedal Steel Guitar.

The album is a collection of melancholic Irish “airs” and Sean-nós tunes that David plays beautifully on the pedal steel. 

In our chat, David breaks down how he became one of the few pedal steel players in Ireland, where this particular strain of traditional Irish music comes from, what these songs mean, and how he brought them to life on the steel guitar.

Check out these links to learn more about David and his music:

https://www.davidmurphymusic.com/

https://davidmurphymusic.bandcamp.com/album/cuimhne-ghlinn-explorations-in-irish-music-for-pedal-steel-guitar

https://www.instagram.com/steelydave83/

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IL0wdNVS59B9Eeydd0PNW?si=6fcaa4ea8cc24527

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvvtMAAyfWucZ8rnjOBsWWRlO_IEqA2ul

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