Irish Music Magazine - October 2014 issue

COVER STORY – A CURRENT OF CELTIC AFFAIRS FROM RUNA

Gwen Orel in conversation with Shannon Lambert–Ryan while Runa were in Goderich, Ontario, playing and teaching in the Goderich Roots Festival.

FEATURES

ROLLING ON

Seán Laffey meets Matt Cranitch and Jackie Daly to discuss their recently released album.

CORK FOLK FESTIVAL

Irish Music Magazine looks ahead to October 2nd–5th and offers a taste of the musicians appearing at the 35 year old festival.

MINDFULL OF THE FRONTIERS

Caoimhin O’Raghallaigh has a new tour ready to roll out with Music Network in October. Derek Copley discovers the details.

DAVID DOOCEY’S CHANGING TIME

It’s always interesting when you hear of a musician for the first time and then realise you knew him all along! And that’s exactly what I experienced when I recently interviewed David Doocey, writes Grainne McCool.

SPREADING THE GOSPEL OF SWEDISH FLUTE MUSIC

Eileen McCabe chats with the Scandinavian flautists Andreas Ralsgard and Markus Tullberg.

The Celtic Colours International Festival 2014

The Celtic Colours International Festival welcomes artists from around the globe from October 10th – 18th.

SMALL BUT MIGHTY – THE DINGLE RECORD SHOP

John Brophy chats to Mazz O’ Flaherty owner of the Dingle Record Shop.

UNEARTHING SLIABH BEAGH’S MUSICAL TREASURES

Josephine Mulvenna caught up with Sean McElwain during the Fleadh Cheoil in Sligo.
THE MUSICAL LAYERS UNFOLD

Eileen McCabe discusses the new CD Caves of Cong with Josie Nugent and Brian Stafford.

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

Meitheal Finale Concert

Limetree Theatre, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, July 25th, 2014. John O’Regan reports.

UP & COMING – FÍODHNA GARDINER

The Ballyporeen whistle player is interviewed by Seán Laffey on the release of her new album Air Time.

TUNE STORY – THE MAN FROM CONNEMARA

One of the most spine chilling moments on the recent Sean Keane tour of Ireland was when he stood alone on stage and sang the The Man From Connemara, in his inimitable sean–nós–nua style, writes Seán Laffey.

CD REVIEWS

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

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