Irish Music Magazine - June 2001

Ireland

Further in Time

"I've played in bands for twenty years and had some major inspiration, but this is the band where I really found myself, this is where I am meant to be, its joyous and provocative, it makes me feel I belong more than anything else, says James McNally of the Afro Celt Sound System. Seán Laffey lends a listening ear.

Ronnie Drew & Eleanor Shanley A Couple More Years

Seán Laffey met the duo before their gig in the recently opened Excel Theatre in Tipperary.

Ancient Tongues

Ita Kelly discusses the latest self-produced album from Eleanor McEvoy, is it another story of "if only those stones could speak?"

Kevin Crawford

Martin McGinley uncovers a story of fiddling, fasting and fitness from the flute player Kevin Crawford.

Beginish

Seán Walsh caught up with Paul McGratton of Beginish on the release of their new album.

Musical Playground

Emer Mayock has just released her second album, Ita Kelly finds out what has been happening between the recordings.

United Kingdom

The Barnsley Beacon

John O'Regan sheds a Little Light on Kate Rusby.

The Wrigley Sisters

Alan Brown brings an interview with the exciting Wrigley Sisters on the release of their current album.

North America

Passing It Up

It's a case of the Boys won't leave the girls alone when Helene Northway attends a star studded launch of the new Cherish the Ladies album in New York City.

An Evening with the Song Catcher

Long time member of Solas, John Doyle has broken out on his own and eager to follow his heart, sing songs and plays guitar. Ita Kelly talks to John about his first solo album Evening Comes Early out on Shanachie Records

Europe

The Great Gathering

The French Inter-Celtic Festival at L'Orient in Brittany will be held on August 3 - 12, and the Irish will be attending in force. Aidan O'Hara reports on the Irish delegation and the history behind FIL.

Regulars

Story Behind the Tune

Steve McGrail visits a new song archive at Glasgow Caledonian University. "We've just opened it to Irish songs, and it looks like we are going to be swamped" says Janey Buchan.

Tuition Tips from Waltons

Another session of tuition tips brought to you in association with Walton's Music.

Up & Coming Gavin Whelan

The rising young whistle player from Dublin recalls nights at Mother Red Caps, John Brophy nods sagely

A Song for Napoleon

From Chapelizod to the banks of the Danube, Frank Harte has a song on one of the most momentous periods in world history. John Brophy gets an Irish spin on the original Bogeyman.

The Music Makers - You Can Make It at the Limerick VEC

John O'Regan goes back to school in Limerick; today's lesson is "how to build your own fiddle".

Live Reviews

• Four Men and a Dog in Paris
• Andy White & Nial O'Callanáin

CD Reviews

Another selection of CD reviews brought to you in association with HMV