Irish Music Magazine - November 2016 issue

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COVER STORY

THE McEVOY MAGIC CONTINUES

Eileen McCabe meets the legendary Johnny McEvoy to discuss life, touring and some new projects.

FEATURES

ONÓIR

Peadar Ó Riada in conversation with Aidan O’ Hara about his latest Gael Linn recording to commemorate 1916.

THE FRETLESS

Seán Laffey talks to Karrnnel Sawitsky about the new album Bird’s Nest from The Fretless.

MUSIC NETWORK 1986–2016

Making live music happen for thirty years at home and abroad. Anne Marie Kennedy spoke to Sharon Rollston, Music Network CEO, about the company’s ethos and its accomplishments.

AN ATLANTIC CROSSING

Rosie MacKenzie a young fiddler from Cape Breton has recorded a stunning album of new compositions in Dingle; simply called Atlantic, Seán Laffey finds out more.

STARDUST IN THE STABLES

Seán Laffey meets up with Shay Healy for Irish Music Magazine.

BACK IN THE FRAME

George Murphy returns with a new album as Grainne McCool reports.

FESTIVALS

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

TRADFEST 2017 – TRAD WITHOUT FRONTIERS

Dublin’s premier celebration of Irish Trad & Folk Music takes place from January 25th – 29th, 2017.

SIANSA GAEL LINN 2017

Calling out young musicians and singers! It’s time to apply.

REGULARS

TUNE STORY – A KISS IN THE MORNING EARLY

This rare song appears on the recent release Step Into My Parlour, from Michelle Burke. It has also been recorded by Niamh Parsons and Mick Hanly, writes Seán Laffey.

LIVE REVIEWS – FIDIL BEO

Glór Theatre, Ennis, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, Saturday August 20th, 2016. Seán Laffey reports.

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

CD REVIEWS

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

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