Irish Music Magazine - October 2018 issue
COVER STORY
HIGH OCTANE TRIO TALISK TAKE THEIR MUSIC BEYOND
Winners of the 2017 MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards’ Folk Band of the Year, Talisk are certainly one of the fastest rising bands on the international folk scene, writes Gráinne McCool.
FEATURES
SOMETIMES I FLY – LUKA BLOOM LIVE IN BREMEN
The Made in Germany record label is set to release a classic live recording of Luka Bloom called Sometimes I Fly. Seán Laffey asks Luka to talk us through its background story.
CASTOR BAY
Barry and Laura Kerr tell Derek Copley that their album Castor Bay is very much from and about their home place.
CLAIRE KEVILLE
Traditional Irish tunes sit comfortably beside Claire Keville’s harpsichord originals, writes Anne Marie Kennedy.
TOMMY PEOPLES (1948-2018)
An appreciation by Aidan O’Hara.
ASHLEY DAVIS
She travels extensively and writes songs for New York based music publishing company Downtown Music. Anne Marie Kennedy asked about her music and writing processes.
ENDA SEERY IS RAINING NOTES
Raining Notes is the new album from Enda Seery. Grainne McCool spoke with Enda recently about this new release and his career to date.
THE GOLDEN BOOK
Sinéad Murphy’s EP The Golden Book is a sophisticated blend of modern and nostalgic songs, writes Anne Marie Kennedy.
ANGELA USHER’S – THE GORT MILE
There’s always been a vibrant Irish traditional music scene in Manchester in the heart of the North West
of England. Eileen McCabe interviews one of the unsung heroes of Manchester’s Irish culture, Angela Usher.
THE INS AND OUTS OF MAKING AND PLAYING
Seán Laffey talks to Swedish harmonica maestro Joel Andersson, who has just released his debut album Irish Harmonica.
HAMISH NAPIER’S RAILWAY
Acclaimed Scottish musician, composer, and teacher Hamish Napier in conversation with Deirdre Cronin.
FESTIVALS
A selection of wonderful Festivals and Summer Schools from Ireland and abroad.
CATSKILLS IRISH ARTS WEEK 2018
A Sense of Home in the Hudson Valley. Deirdre Cronin reflects on the annual Catskills gathering.
SLIGO LIVE 2018
Sligo Live takes place on the October Bank Holiday Weekend from Wednesday 24th to Monday 29th October.
CORCACH: A JOURNEY – 39th CORK FOLK FESTIVAL
Seán Laffey talks to William Hammond about this October’s Cork Folk Festival.
TRADFEST 2019
TradFest is now one of the leading festivals in the country and showcases not only the wealth and variety of Irish musical talent but also hosts top international performers.
REGULARS
STORIES FROM IRISH AMERICA
Eileen Gannon shares her story with Reidin O’Flynn.
GREAT INFLUENCES ON THE TRADITION
Joe Heaney (1919-1984), his life and work are recalled by Aidan O’Hara.
LEGENDS OF IRISH MUSIC
Frank Harte (1933-2005). An appreciation of the late Frank Harte by Mark Lysaght.
MUSIC TUITION – IRISH SONGS WITH MUIREANN Nic AMHLAOIBH
Brought to you in association with the Online Academy of Irish Music (OAIM).
TUNE STORY – WE REMEMBER THEM WELL
Seán Laffey writes, after the recent passing of Tommy Peoples I immediately thought of this song as a fitting send off for those musicians who, although they have left us, have left us with so much to remember.
LIVE REVIEWS
MEITHEAL 2018 FINALE CONCERT
Dánlann an Chláir at Coláiste Muire, Ennis, July 27th. Anne Marie Kennedy reports.
CD REVIEWS
Another selection of CD Reviews from the International World of Folk and Traditional Music.
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