November 2008

COVER STORY

LOVE AND LAUGHTER WITH SOLAS

Brian Witt talks to Seamus Egan about the new album, their new singer and the love and laughter associated with performing traditional Irish music.

FEATURES

OUTSIDE THE BOX

Tom Clancy talks to Billy McComiskey about his latest recording, the first from the Maryland box player in a quarter of a century.

TONY DE MARCO

Helene Dunbar caught up with Tony De Marco about his debut CD, the Sligo Indian.

MOVING CLOUD

John O’Regan has the full intriguing story on Danish band, Moving Cloud.

THE HUMOURS OF HIGHGATE

John Brophy interviews John Blake at the NPU in Dublin.

ALL ABOARD FOR THE STATION HOUSE

Nancy Kerr and James Fagan have produced their first release, Station House. Seamus Bellamy Investigates.

SIANSA 2009

A special feature which looks forward to Siansa 2009 that culminates at the University of Limerick Concert Hall on April 26th, 200

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

MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY

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

TUNE STORY

Aidan O’Hara fondly remembers the work of Davy Hammond, singer, broadcaster and song collector who passed away recently.

CD REVIEWS

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

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