Early In The Morning is a lively blend of Irish, English, and traditional American melodies, along with original tunes that will lift your spirits any time of the day. Many of these songs were played when folks got together to share happy music, friendship, and dancing in a local home. Now you can have this lively joy experience in your own home every day, putting a twinkle in your eyes and a smile on your face. Get ready to tap those feet!

Joyfull Strings performs instrumental versions of these tunes on the hammer dulcimer accompanied by many other acoustic instruments including pennywhistle, cello, and button accordion.

Contents

1. Tonja's March — Tim Kretzmann
2. The New Land — Tomas
3. Horsefly — Rick Toles
4. Planxty Irwin — Turlough O'Carolan
5. Stu McConnel's Reel / Kesh Jig / Cock Of The North — Traditional Irish
6. Full Moon — Tim Kretzmann
7. Leather Britches — Traditional American
8. Early In The Morning — Traditional English
9. Your Very Own Waltz — Tim Kretzmann
10. Road to Lisdoonvarna / Swallowtail Jig — Traditional Irish
11. Fanny Powers — Turlough O'Carolan
12. O'Carolan's Ghost — Tim Kretzmann
13. Spindrift — Tim Kretzmann
14. Sandy River Belle / Napoleon Crossing the Rhine — Traditional American
15. Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms — Traditional