September 2008

Irish Music Magazine - September 2008

COVER STORY

ICONS FESTIVAL 2008

The ICONS Festival 2008 returnes over the second weekend of September and hosts one of the most impressive music line-ups in North America.

FEATURES

THE WEST’S AWAKE

Breda Smyth in conversation with Irish Music Magazine’s Derek Copley to discuss the September Tour from Music Network.

CHRISTY McNAMARA

The celebrated musician and photographer, Christy McNamara is interviewed for IMM by Phil Gaston.

NOTES ON THE DUSTY BRIDGE

The new album from Fergal Scahill is discussed with Ita Kelly.

C – CHANGE

John Brophy talks with Tom Walsh on the release of his new album C: Change.

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

MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY

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

UP AND COMING

Husband and wife duo, Tiarnan O’ Duinnchinn and Stephanie Makem have released Ceoil is Piob, an album which blends Tiarnan’s uilleann piping with Stephanie’s songs. Edel McLaughlin reports.

FESTIVALS

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

CD REVIEWS

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

LIVE REVIEWS

Derek Copley catches the Kíla piper, Eoin Dillon in a solo concert at Aras Eanna Inis Oir, Aran Islands.

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