Where do the tunes come from? When does inspiration hit? Shannon learns that it's all about timing, in this short story about a jig by accordion player Billy McComiskey.

Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below.

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Music Heard on IMS Episode 36 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated

Tune: “Free the Heel,” from Kitchen SessionArtists: Matt & Shannon Heaton

Tune: "Hometown Lullaby," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton

Tune: "The Priest and his Boots," from Cover the BuckleArtists: Seán Clohessy, Sean Mccomiskey, Kieran Jordan

Tune: "D Chimes," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton

Tune: "Poor Timing," from Kitchen SessionArtists: Billy, Sean, and Mikey Mccomiskey