www.bodhranweekends.de

Rolf Wagels the bodhrán player with Cara and a leading force behind the World Bodhrán Championships in Kerry has a new CD out, which features the extensive possibilities of the instrument. Bodhrán Insight comprises of 18 tracks on which the Irish rhythm produced on the bodhrán is the main feature. The CD has a running time of 78 minutes and is mostly a compilation of tracks from various recordings. However, it does also include previously unreleased tracks which feature the bodhrán as a solo instrument.

More details and sound samples can be accessed at the website www.bodhranweekends.de

www.michaellondra.com

Wexford born singer, Michael Londra s set to record a special PBS show in California on March 17th and 18th. The venue is The California Theater, San Bernardino. The City of San Bernardino is building a Celtic Street festival around the taping in the theater on March 17th and 18th, featuring some of the great entertainment involved in the show itself, expect Celtic artists and green beer. In 2012 Michael will host a tour to Ireland with a special visit to his home town as the focus.

www.cashel.ie

Cashel, Co. Tipperary is the representative town in the EU Rural Charter. This is an organisation of 27 towns across the EU, they hold a summer conference annually and this year it is Ireland’s turn to host the event.
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www.dublinsessions.ie

Once the home of George Bernard Shaw the Harcourt Hotel first introduced “The Traditional Harcourt Sessions” back in the late 80’s featuring Irish Music and Musicians from the 32 Counties. Leading musicians, singers and  dancers performed for many years in what was acclaimed the “Altar of Trad” by leading journalists. The Sessions featured visiting International Musicians and Singers and became known as “Home from Home”. Its reputation attracted the attendance of International Stars such as Brad Pitt, Mel Gibson, John Hurt, Angelica Houston, Aidan Quinn, Kris Kristofferson, and many more!
The renowned Harcourt Sessions were re-launched again in Sept 11th 2010 and Spring Sessions Line-up was announced on Mon 21st Feb with first Session featuring Frankie Gavin and De Dannan. Following on Feb 28th “Tribute to the Banjo” featured Barney Mc Kenna, Gerry O’ Connor, Eamonn Coyne and various Guests. Coming on March 14th Goitse will take to the stage in their first appearance in the Sessions  followed on 28th with “An Evening of Folk and Trad” with  Mick Hanly, Arty McGlynn and Guests.
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