Irish Music Magazine - April 2015 issue

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COVER STORY

NA FIANNA – THE WARRIORS RETURN

Eileen McCabe in conversation with the new look Na Fianna.

FEATURES

THE KILFENORA CÉILÍ BAND

Phil Gaston meets Tim Collins, concertina player with the famous Kilfenora Céilí Band.

SOCKS IN THE FRYING PAN

Seán Laffey catches up with Socks in the Frying Pan who are about to release their new album.

KÍla–SUAS SIOS

Derek Copley catches up with Kíla who have released their new album.

PETE CUMMINS

John O’Regan chats with Pete Cummins who has recently released his second Solo Album.

Fleadh Nua

The annual celebration of our traditional arts that is Fleadh Nua returns to Ennis, County Clare from May 17th – 25th, 2015.

LIVE REVIEWS

IMRO SHOWCASE featuring CALADH NUA AND JIGJAM

Temple Bar TradFest, Mansion House, Dublin, January 29th, 2015. Derek Copley reports.

FESTIVALS

Our regular update on Festivals & Summer Schools from Ireland, UK, Europe and North America.

REGULARS

Tuition

Another selection of tutorials brought to you in association with Waltons Music. You can now listen to these tunes on-line at www.waltonsmusic.com

UP & COMING – THE YOUNG IRELANDERS

Anne Marie Kennedy talks to Eric Cunningham about an exciting new group ahead of its summer launch.

LAUNCH PAD – DANÚ AT THE TEMPLE BAR TRADFEST

Saint Werburgh’s Church, January 30th, 2015. Seán Laffey reports.

TUNE STORY – HER MANTLE SO GREEN

Our song this month is titled Her Mantle So Green, writes Seán Laffey.

CD REVIEWS

Another selection of CD Reviews from the International World of Folk and Traditional Music.

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