Irish Music Magazine - November 2022 Issue
COVER STORY
BANJOPHONICS ARE BACK IN IRELAND
Seán Laffey scheduled a zoom meeting between Barnsley and Nashville to find out more.
FEATURES
BEAR’S SONIC JOURNALS
After speaking with Hawk of the Owsley Stanley Foundation, Seán Laffey builds up a picture of a special set of live recordings of The Chieftains.
SKARA BRAE ARE BACK ON VINYL
One of the founding members, Maighréad Ní Dhomhnaill, talks to Aidan O’Hara.
FLOOK IN IRELAND
Sarah Allen and Brian Finnegan tell Gráinne McCool about the band’s resurgence and their eagerly anticipated Irish tour this November.
MEET WARREN & ELEANOR ROBINSON
In the first of a series of articles from Goderich Celtic Roots Festival, College & Kids Camp 2022, Robert Heuston chats with founders Warren & Eleanor Robinson.
BELTURBET TOWN WITH THE PRODIGALS
Gregory Grene talks to John O’Regan for Irish Music Magazine.
NEW ALBUM FROM MOYNIHAN
Anita Lock interviews Diarmaid, Deirdre and Donncha Moynihan to discuss their new 11-track album, Black Brook.
AICF CONFERENCE 2022 : DALLAS, TEXAS
Home to the Annual North Texas Irish Festival (NTIF), Robert Heuston chats with organiser John Hebley.
LIFE IN HER NEW TUNES
Tina Jordan Rees’ album Beatha showcases her original compositions. She tells Seán Laffey about her path to this recording.
DAVEY McAULEY’S MAGIC, MUSIC AND SOUND ADVICE
Seán Laffey talks to the 32-year-old amiable Dubliner, who is a magician and a musician. His music is anchored in the heart of Dublin.
JUST GRATEFUL TO BE HERE
Anita Lock interviews Mick O’Brien to discuss The Druids brand-new, 11-track studio release, Just Grateful to be Here.
FESTIVALS
A selection of wonderful Festivals and Summer Schools from Ireland and abroad.
RETURN TO LONDON TOWN FESTIVAL
A stellar line-up for Return to London Town Festival 2022 has been assembled from October 28-31.
CELTIC COLOURS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
The very best of Cape Breton Island is showcased during nine magical days and nights of music, dance, scenery, and hospitality October 7-15.
FOR THE MUSIC THAT MOVES US
TradFest Temple Bar announces packed programme of live music for 2023. The festival takes place January 25th – 29th.
REGULARS
WALTONS TUITION
Another selection of tutorials brought to you in association with Waltons Music. You can now listen to these online at www.waltons.ie
EASY FIDDLE FAVOURITES with Neil Fitzgibbon
Brought to you in association with the Online Academy of Irish Music (OAIM).
THE HISTORY OF IRISH MUSIC
In Part 4 of our new series Aidan O’Hara continues his discussion on The Pipes.
THE LEGENDS SERIES
Chapter 19 : Robbie O’Connell. Mark Lysaght provides a career overview for Irish Music Magazine.
MEET THE RADIO PRESENTER
Wim van Gent presents his weekly radio show Song from Ireland on www.studioalphen.nl, in the Netherlands. Wim chats with Robert Heuston.
STORY BEHIND THE SONG
The Dublin Saunter by Leo Maguire. Seán Laffey brings us the background to a song that Aoife Scott has recently made her own.
AN IRISH FEST DIARY : 41st MILWAUKEE IRISH FEST
Seán Laffey reports on four days of the 2022 Milwaukee Irish Fest.
SCOIL SAMHRAIDH WILLIE CLANCY 2022
Mark Lysaght reports from West Clare.
CD REVIEWS
Another selection of CD Reviews from the International World of Folk and Traditional Music.
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