Irish Music Magazine - September 2013
COVER STORY
BRINGING THE BANJO BACK HOME
Derek Copley meets We Banjo 3 who are embarking on their upcoming Tour of the United States.
FEATURES
THE MYSTERIOUS EDGE OF TONY McMANUS
Helene Dunbar catches up with Tony McManus on the release of his new album.
SIXTY YEARS FOR GAEL LINN
John Brophy in conversation with Antoine Ó Coileáin of Gael Linn, as they look forward to their 60th Anniversary Concert.
Raidió na Gaeltachta
Aidan O’Hara chats with Neansaí Ní Choisdealbha about the musical output of Raidió na Gaeltachta.
Germany’s Irish Folk Festival
The Irish Folk Festival Tour is synonymous with the promotion and popularity of Irish Folk Music in Germany, writes John O’ Regan.
JUMPING OUT OF THE BOX
Seán Laffey talks to Vincent Roux of Saltarelle Accordions.
FESTIVALS
Our regular update on Festivals & Summer Schools from Ireland, UK, Europe and North America.
FLEADH CHEOIL 2013
Fleadh Live will see the world’s best traditional Irish musicians perform in a series of shows broadcast live and direct from the Fleadh Cheoil.
Sligo Live 2013
The countdown continues to Sligo Live which takes place over the October Bank Holiday.
RETURN TO CAMDEN TOWN 2013
All roads lead to London for the Annual Return to Camden Town Festival.
Féile Frank McGann
By now, those of you who keep a weather eye on festival events will be aware that October is fast approaching and Roscommon will, for the eleventh year, celebrate the life and times of Frank McGann.
REGULARS
PRODUCT REVIEW– HEADWAY MUSIC AUDIO
Seán Laffey tests the EDB–2 and EDM–1 equalisers from Headway Music Audio Ltd.
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
BOOK REVIEW
The Fiddle Center presents Learn to play Irish Fiddle. Seán Laffey reports.
TUNE STORY – THE ERRANT APPRENTICE
The story behind a comic song is unearthed by Seán Laffey.
FIDDLERS GREEN 2013 THE 27th INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS!
The Fiddler’s Green Festival returns to Rostrevor, Co. Down, Northern Ireland from Sunday July 21st–28th, 2013.
CD REVIEWS
Another selection of CD Reviews from the International World of Folk and Traditional Music.
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