Irish Music Magazine - June 2003
Ireland
Songs on Distant Shores
When Karan Casey arrived in Canada, our man in Vancouver David Ingram was on the spot to ask her about the songs on her latest album Distant Shore.
Eoin O'Neill in Session
Phil Gaston writes of Eoin O'Neill "on any given night, in Doolin or Ennis, you may find yourself in session with him. You may find yourself brought in from the sidelines, encouraged to start a tune, sing a song and play the spoons".
A Slide Towards Maturity
Modernity floats along on a river of tradition, it's a handy perspective when considering the career and philosophy of Mick Broderick and the other musicians in Slide, writes John Brophy.
The Singing Flame
Tommy Makem has been five decades in the business and he's the consummate entertainer, but behind all the stage craft there's a burning sense of an Irish tradition and musical culture that he intends to keep alive as long as possible, writes John O'Regan.
North America
From Cork to Chicago
John Daly's debut album takes us back to the roots of recorded Irish music, to a classic age of 78rpm discs where the fiddle combined with piano and Sligo music was the dominant voice. Sean Laffey reports.
Europe
The Belle of Belleville
Mick Walsh our Paris correspondent tells us that since 1985, Rosena Horan has remained a stalwart of the international live music scene in Paris.
United Kingdom
Westering Home
Alan Brown in conversation with Alec Finn and Kevin McLeod.
Regulars
Story Behind the Song
Dan Milner brings us a photo essay from the recent Inishowen Singing Festival.
The Launch Pad
Sean Laffey heads to West Cork for a big session in the little house behind Clonakilty's O'Donovan's Hotel.
Up and Coming
Teaching the Tradition
John O'Regan interviews Carmel Gunning from Sligo and talks to her about the difficulties involved in making a career out of traditional music education.
Live Reviews
A Woman's Heart in Limerick
John O'Regan attends a night of "A Woman's Heart on Tour" at the University Concert Hall in Limerick.
CD Reviews
A classic re-issue of Frank Harte's "And Listen to My Song" heads up this month's round up of covetable discs.
Special Feature
The Own Label Option
Shane McGinley presents a special feature on the tactics and strategies needed to successfully bring a project from the kitchen to the retail shelves.