Irish Music Magazine - July 2009

COVER STORY

JOHN SPILLANE
John Brophy catches up with John Spillane in Dublin to discuss the release of his new album.

FEATURES

THE REEL DEAL
The Reel Deal is a brand new seven-part traditional music series starting on RTÉ 1 on Friday, June 12th at 7.30pm. Seán Laffey reports.

SIANSA GAEL LINN FINAL
The University Concert Hall, Limerick was full to capacity on Sunday, 26th April last for the Siansa Gael Linn Grande Finale 2009!

THE LEITRIM EQUATION
The Leitrim Equation with Lúnasa & various artistes is a double CD just published by Leitrim County Council. Aidan O’Hara shares his thoughts on the happy outcome.

STEAMBOAT MUSIC
Following on from last month’s interview with Limerick-based musician Denis Carey, John O’Regan talks to him about setting up an own-label enterprise.

A NATIONAL TREASURE
Edel McLaughlin reports on many exciting new developments at the Irish Traditional Music Archive in Dublin.

FESTIVALS

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

REGULARS

UP & COMING - DAOIRí FARRELL
With a style that sits authentically between Andy Irvine and Frank Harte, Daoirí Farrell is a rising star of the ballad scene, in demand in Europe and at home, writes Derek Copley.

LAUNCH PAD - IMRO HEADQUARTERS
Tuesday April 28th, saw President Mary McAleese launch the IMRO Headquarters, writes Sean Laffey.

BOOK REVIEW -  IRISH BANJO TOUR
Derek Copley reviews Enda Scahill’s Irish Banjo Tutor.

CD REVIEWS

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

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