Irish Music Magazine - June 2001

Ireland

At First Light

The first seeds for Mike McGoldrick and John McSherry's new album were sewn during an all night session at Dublin's Harcourt Hotel, writes Alan Brown.

Tip Toe with Rónán

Aidan O'Hara catches up with Rónán O'Snodaigh of Kila fame on the release of his new solo album.

The Secrets Out

"It's no secret" is an album featuring the playing of Hammy Hamilton, Seamus Creagh and Con O'Drisceoil, writes Paul Dromey.

Will He Be Brilliant or What?

Cindy Reich interviews one half of Cork's Gaelic Hit Factory in the form of John Spillane.

Ditherum or Dot.com

A new website was launched on June 25th. Paul Dromey talks with Frank Torpey about this ambitious project.

United Kingdom

Mick Conneely

"I wanted to do a straight traditional fiddle album, with just fiddle and bouzouki'. Mick Conneely talks with John O'Regan.

Mad for Monday

John O'Regan in conversation with Karen Tweed on the release of her new album 'May Monday'.

North America

Catching all the Sounds

Sean Laffey makes a late transatlantic call to James Kelly recently honoured in the state of Florida.

The Babby in the Boat

Kevin Crehin is proud of the legacy left by his grandfather, Junior Crehan and his West Clare music. William H.A. Williams brings us the story of Kevin's first album.

Europe

Quilty

"If the Dubliners were key to getting me started, Planxty is a big milestone for my relationship to Irish Music'. Dag Westling talks to Henrik Norbek.

Regulars

Up and Coming

Sean Laffey cought up with the talented duo, Rua on a recent trip to Kilkenny.

Tune Story

The Life of John Morrissey was an inspiration to thousands of Irish immigrants in the mid 19th Centuary in America, writes Dan Milner.

Tuition Tips from Waltons

Another of the continued series of tuition tips from Waltons.

Singing is in her Nature

Ann Mulqueen and her daughters, Sorcha and Odi are the carriers of a matriarchal singing tradition that stretches back to the mid 19th Centuary. Aidan O'Hara reports.

The Music Makers

Ita Kelly visits Paul Doyle in Dominic Street, Galway.

Live Reviews

• Piping in Limerick
• Lúnasa in France

CD Reviews

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