Members of The Boherbuoy Brass and Reed Band were mainly tradesmen in the city of Limerick.
The Boherbuoy Brass and Reed Band may have their musical roots in the 19th century but its feet are firmly planted in the urban landscape of Limerick city.
Jim Kemmy explains the men who formed The Boherbuoy Brass Band in the second half of the last century came from the working class of Limerick. There was no involvement by middle or upper class people in brass bands. Band members between the 1850s and 1870s were mainly tradesmen who came from the side streets, lanes and slums of the city.
Straw cutters, carpenters, fitters, street sweepers and general labourers.
The band members came from an area of Limerick known as "The Yellow Road", hence the name Bothar Buí.
They rose above those living conditions and went on to produce marvellous music.
This episode of 'Country Brass' was broadcast on 23 January 1979. The programme was produced and directed by John Williams.
Country Brass was a series on Irish brass and silver bands.
