August 2007

IRELAND

NEWS SHOES FOR THE FLUTER

Aidan O’Hara talks to Nuala Kennedy the Dundalk born and now Scots based flute player.

THE TULLA AT SIXTY

It’s a Clare institution and the band that gave Martin Hayes a start. Ita Kelly looks at the story behind their latest album, which celebrates six decades of ceilí music.

OLD SHOES AND FLYING SANDALS

Tim Dennehy has put together some of his favourite songs on an intimate and personal album, he talks about his upbringing in Kerry, his work and singing in Dublin and his move to Miltown Malbay.

THE HOGS

Sean Walsh hears about a new collaboration between ’The Hogs and a famous name in Czech music.

WORLD CLASS EVENT FOR PORTLAOISE

August 6th-12th will see the second staging of The World Fleadh in Portlaoise.

NORTH AMERICA

GAN BUA

Bill Margeson our man in Chicago meets a young band who are in demand on both sides of the Atlantic.

ICONS 2007

In a special supplement, we look forward to the ICONS Festival which takes place in Canton, Massachussets, August 10th-12th.

REGULARS

FESTIVALS

Our monthly update on the festivals and summer schools from Ireland, UK, Europe and North America.

TUITION

Another selection of tutorials brought to you in association with Waltons music.

MUSIC AND EDUCATION PART 4 (The Concertina)

Our continued series on learning the tradition by the book, delivered each issue in association with Waltons Music.

CD REVIEWS

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

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