Irish Music Magazine - September 2014 issue

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COVER STORY – RINGING THE BELL WITH THE ALAN KELLY GANG

The Last Bell is the new album from The Alan Kelly Gang, writes Eileen McCabe.

FEATURES

SPACE FOR THE GLOAMING

Gwen Orel reports from New York on the success of The Gloaming.

SEÁN KEANE IS NEVER ALONE

Seán Laffey met with Seán Keane in Cashel’s Bru Ború Theatre.

Draíocht na Feadóige

Flute player, Neansaí Ní Choisdealbha has released her first solo CD. Aidan O’Hara brings the story.

FLEADH CHEOIL 2014 COUNTDOWN

As Sligo prepares to welcome Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann this August 10th – 17th, the countdown is on to Ireland’s biggest traditional Irish music festival.

WAITING FOR A SLIGO TIDE

Grainne McCool talks to Felip Carbonell of the Sligo band NoCrows.

THE IRISH CONCERTINA COMPANY

Seán Garvey tells us all about his new line of Irish made Concertinas, writes Seán Laffey.

FESTIVALS

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

THE 16th Return to Camden Town Festival 2014

Another selection of quality music takes place in London between October 22nd–27th.

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

UP & COMING – ELAINE CORMICAN

John O’Regan talks to the Líadan singer about her debut album.

TUNE STORY – FOLLOW ME UP TO CARLOW

From the Dublin suburbs to the Wicklow Mountains Follow Me Up to Carlow was a stirring 19th century call to action, writes Seán Laffey.

LAUNCH PAD – WE BANJO 3 – Gather The Good album

Powerscourt Theatre, Powerscourt Town Centre, Dublin,
July 2nd, 2014. Derek Copley reports.

CD REVIEWS

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

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