Irish Music Magazine - August 2002
Ireland
Waiting a Little While Longer
David Ingram asks Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill the difficult question "OK guys when is the new album going to be ready?" Soon but not that soon is the eventual reply, but we are promised something a little more layered, more experimental, more studio focussed, but yet still as grounded in the East Clare tradition as any of their previous albums.
Sand and Water
Riding high on the success of 'The Contender', the golden voice of the north west, Tommy Fleming has released 'Sand and Water' his fourth solo album, writes Ita Kelly.
At the Sweet Court of Queen Méav
John Brophy went along to the Sugar Club in Dublin for the midsummer night launch of Silver Sea the second album from Méav.
Minding the Pipes
Leonard Barry has just finished a self-financed and very well received debut album. Sean Laffey reports.
North America
Milwaukee Irish Fest
Known as a family-friendly festival, it's been said that Irish Fest truly is a taste of Ireland. In addition to promoting and preserving the Irish heritage, the organisation also regards itself as a community contributor through several outreach efforts.
Clear the Way
Derek Warfield's music has always been inspired by Irish History, his latest stage show and album tracks the story of the famine generation who were caught up in the American Civil War. John Brophy goes in search of the green amid the blue and grey.
Europe
Nollaig Casey and Her Musical Odyssey
Clever musical dialogues are expertly woven between Celtic and baroque instruments in a work, which sees Nollaig Casey's masterful fiddling jousting with the haughty Baroque techniques. Michael Walsh reports from Paris.
United Kingdom
The Godfather Returns
For those previously acquainted with his music, Brian Rooney's debut recording The Godfather came as something of a revelation. Now there's a follow up Leitrim to London. Peter Quinn reports.
Regulars
Tuition Tips From Waltons
Another selection of tunes brought to you by Walton's Music.
Up & Coming Maeve's Impeccable Taste
Maeve Donnelly tells Ita Kelly that she doesn't compose tunes, being well satisfied with the wealth of old material available however, "If a new tune sits well with an old tune then its good for me".
A Trip to the Toolshed
In the first of a new series, Tom Madden asks Kevin Burke to delve into the technicalities of his fiddle.
Live Reviews
John O'Regan checks out the Blás concerts in Limerick and also sees Maurice Lennon's Epic musical tribute to Brian Ború at the Glór Centre Ennis.
CD Reviews
Another selection of CD reviews brought to you in association with HMV