"Will You Die for Ireland?" is inspired, in part, by the autobiography, Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt lyrics by Bob Eschenbrenner musicians: Bob Eschenbrenner -- acoustic guitar, mandolin & background vocals Jack Eschenbrenner -- vocals Mary Jacobsen -- flute Michael Sciotto -- drums, percussion & background vocals Rick Mullen -- the Rick bass Marc Muller -- fiddle, pedal steel Pete Smith -- acoustic guitar