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www.claddaghrecords.com
With the advent of portable music players such as the Ipod the MP3 format of digital music storage has become mainstream and we all know that many groups are now distributing their music via this electronic medium. Claddagh records have recently released a series of MP3 albums details of which can be found on their website.
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Another accolade for Donegal with Fidil’s Aidan O’Donnell, awarded TG4 Gradam Ceoil Young Musician of the Year. From Dunkineely, Co. Donegal, Aidan O’Donnell has been described as one of the finest young Irish musicians at present. He released his critically acclaimed debut album in 2006, with Mayo flute player Kieran Munnelly, called ‘In Safe Hands’, which has been described as ‘a salute to the players who have gone before’ (Matt Molloy, The Chieftains). “Aidan’s incredible technical ability combined with his deep love of the music of his ancestors will see him become one of the most influential Donegal fiddle players of this generation.’ (Siobhán Peoples) This year’s Gradam recipients range over a wide spectrum of talents. The full list of TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2010 is: Gradam Ceoil – Seán McKiernan, Ceoltóir Óg na bliana (Young Musician) – Aidan O’Donnell, Gradam Saoil (Hall of Fame) – Seán Potts, Cumadóir (Composer) – John and Finbarr Dwyer, Amhránaí na Bliana (Singer) – Cathal McConnell, Gradam na gCeoltóirí (Musicians’ Award) - Muiris Ó Rócháin.
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By Night & By Day
www.londonlasses.net
Celebrating their tenth anniversary in 2010, and featuring a new line-up, The London Lasses and Pete Quinn release their fourth album.
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www.irishfest.com
MILWAUKEE— St. Patrick’s Day is rapidly approaching. The best way to get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit is to attend Milwaukee Irish Fest’s 11th annual Green Tie event at The Wisconsin Club on Saturday, March 6, 2010. In addition to Irish music and fun, performances by the McMenamin Irish Dancers and live and silent auctions, a new tradition will make its mark at the event: The Great Celtic Whiskey Debate. Green Tie attendees can learn about the wonders of whiskey from the Ambassadors of Jameson and The Glenlivet. The Ambassadors hail from Ireland and Wales and will engage in an enthusiastic and spirited discussion about Irish whiskey vs. scotch whiskey. Attendees are free to taste the whiskey if they choose; and decide which makes the grade! The Pub Gathering and Silent Auction with entertainment by àthas start at 5:30 p.m.
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- musical gatherings hosted by GAEL LINN
Bewley’s Café Theatre, Grafton Street
6p.m. – 8p.m. (Doors open from 5.45p.m.)
TUESDAY, 23 MARCH 2010
COLM Ó FOGHLÚ (Whistles) &
NOREEN O’DONOGHUE ( Harp )
will weave their musical spell and
MAIRÉAD NÍ FHLATHARTA (sean-nós singer)
will charm !
ADMISSION: €15 ( includes complimentary finger food )
Bar open/tea and coffee available
BOOKING RECOMMENDED ( LIMITED SPACE ! )
087/2547574
Featuring the Leinster youth group of Comhaltas
Comhaltas will be hosting a find raising concert in aid of Saint Vincent de Paul in Clasac, Alfie Byrne Road Clontarf, on the 20th of February.
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Hailed by the Wall Street Journal as ‘the best ever banjoist in the history of Irish music’, Gerry O’Connor has brought the banjo to places no other player had tread before. He has traveled the world - physically and musically - experimenting with everything from Irish to bluegrass to African and Asian, and back. Both as a soloist and as a member of the highly acclaimed Four Men and a Dog, Gerry has truly traced the banjo’s journey through the world of music.
Gerry’s journey continues with his most recent solo recording, “High Up Low Down” which features his unique treatment of Irish traditional music, American bluegrass and ground-breaking new compositions.
Gerry will be touring in Ireland in March / April and further afield later in the year.
IRISH TOUR:
02 MARCH: Whelans, Dublin
05 MARCH: Glor Centre, Ennis
06 MARCH: Dolan’s, Limerick
11 MARCH: Banteer Theatre, Banteer, Co. Cork
12 MARCH: St. John’s Theatre, Listowel
20 MARCH: Backstage Theatre, Longford
25 MARCH: De Barra, Clonakilty
26 MARCH: Seamus Ennis Centre, Naul, Co Dublin
27 MARCH: Source Arts Centre, Thurles
24 APRIL: Glen Centre, Manorhamilton
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One of Ireland’s best known Irish traditional music groups was honoured at a ceremony in its native County Clare this evening.
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Healthcare Settings Training Programme at St. James’ Hospital Dublin 8 – 12 February, 2010
www.musicnetwork.ie
Music Network, in partnership with Musique et Santé, Europe’s only
dedicated Music & Health organisation, is conducting a Music in
Healthcare Settings Training Programme for musicians at St. James’s
Hospital Dublin from 8 – 12 February, 2010. The training programme,
funded by the Leonardo da Vinci – Lifelong Learning fund of the European
Union, was devised to provide musicians from four European countries an
opportunity to acquire the skills and competencies to work in a range of
healthcare environments and an opportunity to develop greater cultural
understanding through music and health across Europe.
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Connemara-based piper Seán McKiernan heads the list of recipients of the TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2010 (Traditional Music Awards) announced at a media reception at the headquarters of Na Píobairí Uilleann in Dublin this evening. Born in Boston of Connemara and Leitrim stock Seán moved to Connemara as a young man and is widely regarded as one of the great masters of the uilleann pipes.
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