Irish Music Magazine - October 2003
Ireland
The Irish Music Magazine Awards 2003
Our centre section this month is devoted to the fourth annual Irish Music Magazine Reader's Poll Awards. Come along and join us at the National Concert Hall Dublin on October 7th.
What A Liberty
Ita Kelly asks Sharon Shannon about her diverse tastes in music, all of which surface on her new album.
At It Again
It is this old music that still provides John Carty with a constant stream of inspiration, writes Ita Kelly.
A Song, A Tune & Love Of The Native Tongue
Ita Kelly talks to Meatí Jo Shéamuis about his life in music and his debut album, which has been a long time coming (he started his broadcasting career in 1971).
The Bright Clear Well Of The Piping Tradition
By naming his album after Séamus Ennis's club (An Tober Glé), Neillidh Mulligan is paying tribute to one of his foremost influences, writes Ita Kelly.
North America
Flander's Irish
Seán Laffey shelters from the heat of an August day in the cool shades of Dan Milner's New York apartment and hears about Dan's recent project, a CD featuring some songs from the Flanders Collection.
United Kingdom
Come Back To Camden Town
Helen Northway meets up with Karen Ryan who is busy touring with her own band the London Lasses and putting the finishing touches to the fifth Return to Camden Town festival.
Regulars
Tuition
Another selection in our tutorial series brought to you in association with Waltons Music.
Up & Coming - Carbon Leaf
John O'Regan interviews the people's choice; Carbon Leaf winners of the Irish Music Magazine Irish Idol new talent contest at this year's Milwaukee Irish Fest.
The Launch Pad
Steve Power meets a couple of Waifs and Strays as Michael Hynes & Denis Liddy launch a new CD with a memorable night of tunes in Crusheen, Co. Clare.
Story Behind The Songs
Dan Milner unfolds a tale of military ambition confounded in this song with a horticultural motive.
Live Reviews
Jim Kelly takes in the sounds of trad at this year's Phil Murphy weekend, with other features from Karan Casey and a look back at BEO 2003.
CD Reviews
A selection of CD reviews brought to you in association with Gael Linn.
