Irish Music Magazine - OCTOBER 2011

COVER STORY

Eileen McCabe profiles the legendary Christy Moore who will release his new album in October.

FEATURES

THE ALAN KELLY GANG

The Alan Kelly Gang have released their new album Small Towns and Famous Nights. Sean Laffey reports.

JIG AWAY THE DONKEY

Gerry ‘Fiddle’ O’ Connor, Martin Quinn and Gabriel McArdle caught up with Sean Laffey to discuss their new album at the recent Fleadh Cheoil in Cavan.

SHANTALLA

Shantalla have released a comeback album after a gap of eight years, writes Sean Laffey.

HOPE IN THE LULLABIES

Celtic Music is helping to fund a special refuge in Kenya, writes Helene Dunbar.

DANNY O’MAHONY

In Retrospect is the new album from Danny O’Mahony, writes Eileen McCabe.

GRAINNE HOLLAND

Mac Spy meets Gráinne Holland to discuss her stunning debut album.

MICK FITZGERALD

Dublin singer-songwriter Mick Fitzgerald continues to produce hearty and
crafty albums, writes Tom Clancy.

FESTIVALS

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

REGULARS

LAUNCH PAD

Josephine Mulvenna was on hand for the Eddie Butcher Book and CD Launch at Queens University, Belfast.

UP & COMING – ADRIAN McAuliffe & CATHAL FLOOD

Adrian McAuliffe and Cathal Flood are a duo who have produced a naturally traditional sound on their debut album Between the Strings, writes Aoife Granville.

TUNE STORY – Glory O! Glory O!

Liam Gaul, The History Press Ireland.

CD REVIEWS

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

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