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Tom Ennis and John Gerrity: Tripping On the Mountain/Murphy's Polka/Rose Tree (polkas)

Uilleann piper Tom Ennis and fiddler John "Jack" Gerrity (incorrectly spelled as "Garridy" on the disc) recorded this set of polkas on the Gennett label in 1922 (GE 5003). Both played frequently in the dance halls of New York in the 1920s, sometimes as a trio with pianist Joe Garry. This recording features pianist Paddy Muldoon.

From the Ted McGraw Collection, McGraw 78 00-509.

78rpm Disc: Tom Ennis and John Gerrity: Tripping On the Mountain/Murphy's Polka/Rose Tree (polkas)

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John Gerrity article in the 1922 Irish Advocate

Mention of John Gerrity's new instrument

January 22, 1922 The Advocate

Tom Ennis and John Gerrity Recording listing, 1923 Irish Advocate

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July 7, 1923 The Advocate

Performers: Tom Ennis, John Gerrity
Record Label and Issue Number: Gennett (GE 5003)
Year: 1922
Collection: Ted McGraw Collection
WIMA ID: McGraw 78 00-509

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