Irish Music Magazine - April 2020 issue
COVER STORY
THE MUSIC OF CONNLA
Maryann McTeague Keifer in conversation
with the high flying Trad Group Connla for
Irish Music Magazine.
FEATURES
STORIES FROM THE LONG ROAD
Seán Laffey talks to Andy Irvine about the album Old Dog Long Road Volume 1, Andy’s anthology of live recordings and works in progress from 1961-2012.
THE MULCAHY FAMILY : MAPPING THE TUNES, HONOURING THE MUSIC
Deirdre Cronin in conversation with Mick, Cecilia, Louise and Michelle Mulcahy.
FRESHLY PRESSED & SWEETLY DRAWN
Seán Laffey discovers Benny McCarthy’s first solo album Press and Draw is a variety box of vintage boxes.
CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2020
Glasgow, January 17th – February 2nd, 2020. Fergal Woods reports for Irish Music Magazine.
LIVE AT DE ROMA
Lar Flynn caught up with Luka Bloom for a chat about his new album Live at De Roma.
MICHIGAN IRISH MUSIC INITIATIVE
Éamonn de Barra discusses the 2020 Competition which is supported by Irish Music Magazine.
FOUR/4 FROM KIRSTEN ALLSTAFF
Acclaimed flute and tin-whistle player, Kirsten Allstaff and one of the founders and directors of The Online Academy of Irish Music, has recently released her second album, writes Grainne McCool.
THE NARROWBACKS
New York City’s The Narrowbacks are all set for their St. Patrick’s Day bash at the Bowery Ballroom. Seán Laffey gets the scéal about their new album and that Bowery gig from the band’s Séamus Keane.
MUSIC NETWORK MAY TOUR
This May Rachel Baiman and Christian Sedelmyer, 10 String Symphony, will be on a Music Network tour of Ireland; Seán Laffey introduces this creative folk duo.
APART–ISLANDS
Inishowen International Folk Song and Ballad Seminar March 20-23. Aidan O’Hara talks to Grace Toland for Irish Music Magazine.
STEALL FROM EWEN HENDERSON
Ewen Henderson is from the culturally rich area of Lochaber in the Scottish Highlands. Born in the fishing village of Mallaig, he grew up in Fort William, he tells Seán Laffey.
AVOURNEEN’S SPARROW TAKES FLIGHT
Saturday morning in Denver, Colorado and Adam Goldstein is on a video call with IMM’s Seán Laffey. Saturday is special for Adam. He is the guitarist with the Denver band Avourneen; let him explain why.
REGULARS
STORIES FROM IRISH AMERICA
Réidín O’Flynn chats with Matt Mancuso.
LEGENDS OF IRISH MUSIC
Mark Lysaght provides an appreciation of Patrick “Pecker” Dunne.
GREAT INFLUENCES ON THE TRADITION
An appreciation of Liam Óg O’Flynn by Aidan O’Hara.
50 IRISH SESSION TUNES CHALLENGE with OAIM TUTORS
Brought to you in association with the Online Academy of Irish Music (OAIM).
WALTONS TUITION
Another selection of tutorials brought to you in association with Waltons Music. You can now listen to these online at www.waltons.ie
STORY BEHIND THE SONG
Finnegan’s Wake is one of the most recorded Irish ballads of all time. Seán Laffey traces its roots back 150 years.
FESTIVALS
A selection of wonderful Festivals & Summer Schools from Ireland & abroad.
A MEMORIAL WEEKEND IN THE CATSKILLS
Irish Music Magazine are pleased to preview the 43rd East Durham Irish Festival, New York over the Memorial weekend where Réidín O’Flynn and team have assembled a stellar line-up in what promises to be a mouth-watering two days of Irish Music.
LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER CUP OF TAE
Cup of Tae is the annual traditional music festival held in the small Donegal town of Ardara. Grainne McCool talks to the festival organiser Stephen McCahill, who fills us in on this year’s event.
BOOK REVIEWS
STORIES FROM IRISH AMERICA :
Volume 1 Book & Double CD
A multi-media production that works on many levels. Deirdre Cronin reviews for Irish Music Magazine.
LIVE REVIEWS
THE 21st SHANNONSIDE WINTER FESTIVAL
Shannonside Winter Festival’s coming of age was memorable for music, cake, and a candle too! Seán Laffey reports for Irish Music Magazine.
ALTAN SUPPORTED BY NÓTA
Return to London Town Opening Concert, October 25th, 2019. Alex Monaghan reports for Irish Music Magazine.
CD REVIEWS
Another selection of CD Reviews from the International World of Folk and Traditional Music.
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