Irish Music Magazine - December 2009

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COVER STORY

Temple Bar TradFest

In a special supplement we preview the Temple Bar TradFest which takes place in Dublin, January 27th – 31st, 2010.

FEATURES

LIAM CLANCY
LIFE AND TIMES
Brian Witt gives us an American perspective of the singing family that has defined Irish folk music for nearly sixty years.

GER WOLFE
John O’Regan talks to a songwriter who’s head is in the stars and his heart is in the country.

INNISFREE CEILÍ BAND
Ita Kelly catches up with Oisín Mac Diarmada on the release of the new CD from the Innisfree Ceilí Band.

IT’S BEEN A LONG  WAIT FOR STRAWBERRY TOWN
Mick Walsh talks to Rudy Velghe of Orion to discuss the release of their new album.

REGULARS

UP & COMING - Caladh Nua
Sean Laffey in conversation with Danú’s box player, Benny McCarthy to discuss the new group, Caladh Nua.

LAUNCH PAD – GAVIN WHELAN
Whelan’s, Wexford Street, Dublin, October 2nd, 2009.

LIVE REVIEWS

Derek Copley catches Niamh Ní Charra at the Coach House, Dublin Castle.

CD REVIEWS

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

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