July 2008

Irish Music Magazine - July 2008

IRELAND

DERVISH ARE WHIRLING ON

Edel McLaughlin talks to Shane Mitchell from traditional group, Dervish.

HIGH KINGS OF THE CASTLE

John Brophy meets Martin Furey to discuss the new group, the High Kings.

BACK TO THE BALLADS

Damien Dempsey discusses his new album “The Rocky Road” with Derek Copley.

FRANKIE’S FULL SCORE

Frankie Gavin has released a recent album “Full Score” with Hibernian Rhapsody. Edel Mc Laughlin reports.

SEVEN YEARS & GROWING

The Johnny Keenan Banjo Festival, returns for a 7th year to Longford, from September 25th-28th, 2008.

TOMORROW THE WORLD

The World Fleadh rolls back into Portlaoise over the August Bank holiday weekend. Derek Copley talks to Festival Director, Eric Cunnigham.

NORTH AMERICA

ICONS FESTIVAL 2008

Steve Morse looks ahead to the ICONS 2008 Festival.

FESTIVALS

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

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 AND COMING - CIARAN O’MAONAIGH & AIDAN O ‘DONNELL

Ciaran Ó Maonaigh and Aidan O’Donnell are about to launch their new album. Edel McLaughlin has the background.

MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY

Gavin Ralston reviews aspects of Music Technology with the Traditional musician in mind.

CD REVIEWS

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

LIVE REVIEWS

Derek Copley reports from the May Music Network Tour at the Coach House, Dublin Castle.

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