Irish Music Magazine - June 2015 issue
COVER STORY
THE CLAN ARE COMING BACK
The Willis Clan will be touring Ireland in June and promoting their new album Heaven. Seán Laffey reports.
FEATURES
A SLENDER PROMISE
John Brophy chats with the legendary Finbar Furey to discuss his new album.
BLAS – A TASTE OF TRAD BESIDE THE SHANNON
Seán Laffey talks to Ernestine Healy the Director of the 19th Blas International Summer School for Irish Traditional Music and Dance.
A FAMILY, A CAT, THE CREAM
John Brophy meets Cormac de Barra of the de Barry family.
A LONDON LASSES LIAISON
Eileen McCabe catches up with Karen Ryan to discuss the new CD release from The London Lasses.
SIANSA GAEL LINN 2015 FINAL – The Results
The National Concert Hall provided the venue for a memorable night of music on April 26th.
PURE DROP IN THE CATSKILLS
Reidin O’Flynn Director of the 21st Catskills Irish Arts Week, gives us a preview of one of North America’s premier summer schools.
IAN CARMICHAEL
Grainne McCool talks to Armagh based Ian Carmichael about his new approach to the five string banjo and the release of his new album.
LIVE REVIEWS
THE 16th GATHERING TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL
Killarney, County Kerry. February 18th – 22nd, 2015. Seán Laffey provides the Review.
IMRO Showcase, Temple Bar Tradfest
Featuring: Aine Heslin and The Trí Tones. St Catherine’s Church, Thomas Street, Dublin, January 31st, 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
TUNE STORY – LAKES OF PONTCHARTRAIN
This song is best–known in Ireland from the singing of Paul Brady who introduced it to Irish audiences between 1977 and 1978, writes Seán Laffey.
CD REVIEWS
Another selection of CD Reviews from the International World of Folk and Traditional Music.
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