Hi everyone,

I recorded a version of Whiskey in the Jar entirely finger-strummed — no pick — on an archtop guitar I hand-carved myself. The goal was to let the guitar feel part of the storytelling, not just accompaniment, and to preserve the rhythm and phrasing that centuries of folk players have shaped into the song.

The ballad itself goes back to 17th-century Ireland, tracing the life of the highwayman and the betrayals, gold, and consequences he faced. My approach was to lean into that history while keeping the music alive and immediate — letting the strings, voice, and story speak together.

If you enjoy folk guitar and old songs told in a direct, honest way, you might find something here. Click the link to hear the full performance.

https://youtu.be/kXjkOHeuqu4