Irish Music Magazine - August 2003

Ireland

Cosmic Celtic

Aidan O'Hara met Rossa O'Snodaigh of Kila to talk about the group's new Luna Park CD.

Rain of Light

Mairtin O'Connor one of the greatest exponents of the button accordion in the world is busier than ever, writes Ita Kelly

The Floating Bow Hand

He's what we used to call a "character" and he has a way with a bow does master fiddler Jim McKillop. John Brophy discovered a lot more when he visited the maestro to ostensibly talk about his new video, but you get much more than that from this entertaining ex-Mariner.

Europe

Down the Old Silk Road

The Battlefield Band take Celtic Music beyond the bounds of Europe as they travel the Great Silk Road. Robin Morton reports.

United Kingdom

Eddi's Got a Burning Passion

Aidan O'Hara talks to Eddi Reader about her new CD of 'Robbie Burns' songs.

North America

Milwaukee Irish Fest

It's the biggest Irish Festival in the world and we will again be there this August at Lakeside, catching the crowds, the bands, fishing for bottles and waiting in line for those giant Omaha spuds. Absorb that special immigrant Irish atmosphere and take a look at what's on offer with our preview of Wisconsin's finest.

Regulars

Story Behind the Old Songs

This month Dan Milner looks back on an important sean-nos conference held at the university of Wisconsin in February.

Up and Coming

Waifs and Strays

Ita Kelly meets a duo who recall the great work of Francis O'Neill, borrowing the title for their debut album and wouldn't you know, it's another pairing of the real McCoy from Clare.

Tuition

Another in our series of tutorials brought to you this month in association with Halshaw Music.

Live Reviews

They came in busloads from Germany, plane loads from Boston and car loads from the three counties of Sliabh Luachra. John O'Shea brings us a report on the great Gathering at Killarney.

Book Review

Alex Monaghan takes a look under the covers of Donogh Hennessy's tune book straight out of the Lúnasa gig bag.

CD Reviews

Another selection of CD reviews broght to you in association with Gael Linn.