Irish Music Magazine - August 2017 issue
COVER STORY
FLEADH CHEOIL NA hÉIREANN
Over the years Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann has become an alluring draw for overseas traditional Irish music performers and aficionados.
FEATURES
USHER’S ISLAND
Grainne McCool talks to Andy Irvine and Paddy Glackin of Usher’s Island.
CRUISING WITH JOANIE
Joanie Madden and Cherish the Ladies will be visiting Ireland this summer.
Seán Laffey finds out more of her travel plans.
CELTIC COLLECTIONS @ 21 YEARS
Seán Laffey chats with Dave Kavanagh of the Celtic Collections Label who have one of the finest catalogues in Irish Music and are celebrating their 21st birthday in 2017.
THE CELTIC VIOLIN COLLECTION
Seán Laffey finds out about Máiréad Nesbitt’s new line of violins, each one named after a track on her Hibernia CD.
FIREDANCE IN THE BOYNE VALLEY
Derek Copley talks to David Nevin about Coscán’s new album, Firedance.
KITTY DONOHOE – LOVING THE IRISH WORLD
Singer–songwriter Kitty Donohoe fears she might be kicked out of the Irish world. Gwen Orel assesses the evidence.
WALTZING FOR JOY
Dan Brouder and Angelina Carberry in conversation with IMM’s Eileen McCabe.
ON THE RAILS WITH DAN GURNEY
Reidin O’Flynn spends an afternoon with Dan Gurney and his music.
ABOUT THYME
John O’Regan talks to Mountain Thyme, an all–women band based in West Virginia from the heart of America’s Appalachian Mountains.
CAMDEN TO TULLA
Seán Laffey writes there has been a Clare connection with Camden since the 1950s. The London Borough was a destination for many young emigrants and a Mecca for traditional music.
THE FENIANS
The Fenians based in California are Ireland bound this October. Seán Laffey catches up with Band member, Terry Casey.
COVER THE BUCKLE
Cover the Buckle is a collection of Irish Set Dances for listening and dancing. Deirdre Cronin uncovers musical links, connections and crossings with dance artist Kieran Jordan.
THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER
Grainne McCool talks to Cathy Jordan about a special Music Network tour in September.
FESTIVALS
Our regular update on Festivals & Summer Schools from Ireland, UK, Europe and North America.
A CONSTANT FESTIVAL IN COUNTY CLARE
Feakle International Traditional Music Festival. Seán Laffey talks to Gary Pepper about the 30th Feakle Festival, which runs from August 9th – 14th,2017.
LIVE REVIEWS
SEÁN KEANE’S GRANNY’S SUITCASE
Brú Boru, Cashel, County Tipperary, May 26th, 2017. Seán Laffey reports.
CORDEEN’S IRISH DEBUT
Musical Crossing at The Community Hall Fethard, County Tipperary, June 8th, 2017. Seán Laffey was on hand for Irish Music Magazine.
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
TUNE STORY – ERIN’S LOVELY HOME
Seán Keane in his one–man show Granny’s Suitcase said Erin’s Lovely Home was the first song he learned as a small child, taught to him by his older sister Dolores. Seán Laffey digs out some history.
CD REVIEWS
Another selection of CD Reviews from the International World of Folk and Traditional Music.
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