Tommie Potts: The Sorrowful and the Great

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  • First comprehensive biography
  • One of trad's most influential fiddlers
  • Deeply researched and engaging stories
  • Written by grandnephew, Seán Potts
  • Essential reading for trad music fans
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The Sorrowful and the Great

A Dublin firefighter by profession and an artist by instinct, Tommie Potts approached traditional music with an imagination that was decades ahead of its time.

He challenged convention with an expressive style shaped by influences ranging from classical music to jazz, all while keeping his sound deeply rooted in tradition.

Today, he’s regarded by many trad musicians as one of the most important figures in the evolution of Irish fiddle playing.

The Sorrowful and the Great is the first comprehensive biography devoted to his remarkable life and creative journey.

Written by his grandnephew, Seán Potts of the Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA), and son of the late Seán Potts of The Chieftains, it offers an intimate and deeply researched portrait of the man behind the music.

The book traces Tommie's childhood in a deeply musical family, the lasting impact of surviving the tragic Pearse Street fire of 1936, and the friendships and musical influences that shaped his unique voice.

It explores his lifelong connection with the great musicians of County Clare, the story behind his landmark recording The Liffey Banks, his friendship with Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, and the extraordinary legacy he left to generations of musicians who followed.

It’s the moving history of an artist who pushed the range of expression in traditional music without ever losing sight of its foundations.

The Sorrowful and the Great offers anyone who plays or loves Irish music engaging stories and insights into one of the most fascinating musicians to shape the tradition.

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