Irish Music Magazine - August 2024 Issue

COVER STORY

MILWAUKEE IRISH FEST

In the heart of the Midwest, along the shores of Lake Michigan, there exists a celebration like no other: Milwaukee Irish Fest.

FEATURES

FLEADH CHEOIL NA hÉIREANN 2024

It was early June when Seán Laffey talked to George Lawlor about this year’s Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann, which will be held in Wexford town.

NEW HARMONIES FROM DONEGAL

Seán Laffey talks to Onóir about making it as a social media sensation, their debut album and an exciting summer 2024 tour of the USA.

THE BIG SESSION ON THE HIGH SEAS

Looking ahead to Joanie Madden’s Caribbean cruise in February 2025.

THE MUSIC OF COSCÁN

Anita Lock interviews David Nevin and Harry Long of COSCÁN to discuss the band’s forthcoming concerts, festivals, and so much more.

RUM RAGGED HAVE GONE JIGGIN’

Seán Laffey talks to three of Newfoundland’s Rum Ragged. The conversation turns to songs, tradition bearers and the pull of island life.

SHERIDAN RÚITÍN

John O’Regan discovers a folk band who have taken a particular route to making music…

YOUR ROOTS ARE SHOWING – IRELAND’S FOLK CONFERENCE

Get ready for an extraordinary experience as Your Roots Are Showing, Ireland’s premier folk music conference, returns to Killarney from January 15th to 19th, 2025.

ANDY COONEY’S CRUISE OF IRISH STARS

Anne Marie Kennedy talks to singer and travel entrepreneur Andy Cooney.

FESTIVALS

A selection of wonderful Festivals and Summer Schools from Ireland and abroad.

FLEADH CHEOIL NA hÉIREANN

Wexford will proudly play host to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann from August 4-11.

BALLYSHANNON FOLK & TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

Gráinne McCool talks to Mary Daly who heads up a team that works tirelessly to bring this festival to fruition each year.

DUBLIN IRISH FESTIVAL

Save the date and attend the 37th Dublin Irish Festival this summer, August 2-4.

BANTRY TO HOST MASTERS OF TRADITION

Anne Marie Kennedy spoke to Sara O’Donovan about the Masters of Tradition, a hugely popular event in traditional music circles.

THE 37th FEAKLE TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

Anne Marie Kennedy talks to Gary Pepper who has been at the helm of this Clare festival since the outset.

REGULARS

THE LEGENDS SERIES

Chapter 38 : Sean McGuinness. An appreciation by Mark Lysaght for Irish Music Magazine.

POPULAR SESSION TUNES for Tin Whistle & Irish Flute with Kirsten Allstaff

Brought to you in association with the Online Academy of Irish Music (OAIM).

MUSIC & HEALING

Anti-depressant effects of music and western medicine’s anxiety about this, by Bruce S. Victor MD, DLFAPA in Part 6 of the series.

STORY BEHIND THE SONG

The Green Shores of Fogo. After talking with Mark Manning of the band Rum Ragged, Seán Laffey wonders if this popular Newfoundland song is hiding a secret in plain sight?

CD REVIEWS

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

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