Fergus Bogue - Díreach Ón gCroí

When I hear Fergus on the accordion, I place him playing in London in the sixties to thousands in a packed hall.
He has a natural strength which comes across in his effervescent personality and conducts to his accordion playing.

[@banjo234]

As a London player from the seventies (Le Cheile) you have that observation spot on. Direct, lively, melodic, big heart. I loved this guy's playing from the moment I heard him. Fergus would have fitted right in with Raymond Roland, Liam Farrell, John Bowe, Roger Sherlock, Finbarr Dwyer and the many other great players we were privileged to get to hear at the time. Hard to understand how he keeps coming second in competitions. There must be fierce talent out there.

[@irishtradfan4770]

There is. There is a renaissance of Irish music going on, around London and around home. Great players doing the rounds.

[@johnfinnegan2219]

What a great pair of players

[@eileennestor9274]

Custy's a great spot where anyone can pop in a play a tune always enjoy it great musicians

[@galwaypat5744]

Lovely music lads and I will definitely buy your cd when I find it .

[@verameehan758]

Beautiful music well done guys

[@georgeshea7060]

What a delight!

[@seankelly4328]

Beautifull music Fergus .Hi to Seamus. Sean & Masie Kelly,

[@tribchb]

Wonderful tunes and well-played!

[@kildare160]

Great playing lads brilliant

[@philippedurand5164]

My dad, Fergus' grand uncle, would be mighty proud listening to this, as I am !

[@bridboland8839]

good on ye lads

[@padraigosuilleabhain6511]

Mo chroí sibh!

[@jacquesbrouyer8687]

Thé first jig is so beautifull and full of happyness ...have you a name for that ..?
Greetings from Normandie

[@evandillon9576]

What is the first tune

[@PawsAndKeys]

Richard Dwyer's Jig I think? Theres a recording from 2014 with a similar sounding tune, it's not a common tune for sure.

[@rayray5999]

Who was his teacher? Ellen? And who did he say was a great player? How does one contact him?

[@MrTheirlandais]

great players he mentioned, Danny O'Mahony, Darren Breslin, Oliver Diviney,