Irish Music Magazine - November 2003

Ireland

Another Trip Down an Old Plank Road

After forty-one years Paddy Moloney and the Chieftains are more than ever the irrestible international force. Jim Kelly met Paddy Moloney at home in Wicklow, where Paddy's thoughts turned to Derek Bell and that big question, where to from here?

Irish Music Magazine Awards 2003

A special photo tribute to the night of the Irish Music Magazine Awards when seven surviving Dubliners appeared on the same stage as the four remaining Chieftains, that's over eighty years of combined gigging. Also featuring a myriad of other performers.

North America

McAuley Takes the Spotlight

Mick McAuley has been a vital contributor to the high-energy, kinetic and wide-ranging sound of Solas as a band and now he's released a solo album on the Shanachie label. Tom Clancy finds out more.

Europe

A Box of Memories

John O'Regan writes that in the '60's you could buy Willie Brady's LPs on the Avoca and Blarney stone labels and the man himself strode the stages of Dublin's Olympia Theatre. Look for his name today in any history of Irish music recorded or otherwise and it's like as if Willie Brady never existed. That is until now.

United Kingdom

The Gem of the Roe

Ita Kelly talks to Cara Dillon, the Derry singer who says "I think it's our duty to bring these old songs to more people and if that means vibing them up a bit, putting drums and bass or whatever with it then hopefully it'll do the trick"

Regulars

The Launch Pad

Paul Dromey talks to the author of an important new biography of Seán O'Riada.

Story Behind The Songs

Dan Milner takes us on a little Australian adventure, and if you know the air to Boolavogue, you'll have a new song by the week's end.

Tuition

Another selection in our tutorial series brought to you in association with Waltons Music.

Up & Coming - Donegal To His Roots

There's a triple-generation dynasty, playing fiddlers in Gaoth Dobhair and one of the youngest has just been honoured with the title 'TG4 Musician of the Year'. Ita Kelly talks to TG4 Award winner Ciarán Ó Maonaigh.

Open House

There'll be less airs and graces and more jigs and reels in Belfast this month when the Open House traditional music festival throws open its doors.

Live Reviews

Tom Clancy takes us back to St Patrick's Day in San Francisco for another memorable performance from the Black family.

CD Reviews

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