Irish Music Magazine - June 2013

FEATURES

DERVISH

Seán Laffey chats with Cathy Jordan to discuss The Thrush in the Storm album from Dervish.

SOLAS – THE STORY OF SHAMROCK CITY

Helene Dunbar reveals the personal story behind the latest album from Solas.

LAURA SMITH – EVERYTHING IS MOVING

Bill Margeson writes on the comeback album of the century from Laura Smith.

ENNIS ROOTS FESTIVAL

We preview the forthcoming Ennis Roots Festival in County Clare.

THE BEAT OF THE BREATH

Eileen McCabe talks whistles with Brian Hughes, who has released a new album.

ENDA SEERY FINDS PEACE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE

There’s calmness and a gentle nature to Enda Seery, which comes across in conversation as it does in his music, writes Derek Copley.

SIANSA GAEL LINN 2013 FINAL – THE RESULTS

A memorable night of music at the National Concert Hall. Áine Hensey reports.

REGULARS

FESTIVALS

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

FLEADH CHEOIL 2013

We continue our countdown and look forward to what promises to be a great Fleadh in Doire this August.

TUNE STORY – THE MOON BEHIND THE HILL

Here is emigrant song for the month of June, writes Seán Laffey.

UP & COMING – The Yanks

Gwen Orel brings us news of ‘The Yanks’ a new group from New York who have released their debut album.

LIVE REVIEWS–THE GATHERING IN KILLARNEY

Seán Laffey was on hand to review the highlights from The Gathering in Killarney, February 20th – 24th, 2013.

IMRO MASTERCLASSES

Temple Bar Tradfest 2013, New Theatre Dublin, January 26th, 2013. Derek Copley reports.

CD REVIEWS

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

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