Irish Music Magazine - July 2005

Ireland

Red Sails in the Sunset

Brian Kennedy is happy to mix his song styles and on his recent album he has revisited a number of classic songs that were Radio staples in 1960s Ireland. Sean Walsh interviewed Brian during his May UK Tour.

Providence

They've reshuffled the pack and there's a new line-up, as John Brophy found out when he caught up with the band in Clondalkin.

Festivals 2005

Our monthly update of festivals and summer schools from Ireland and abroad.

Hey Dreamer

John Spillane talks with IMM's Cindy Reich on the release of his new album on the EMI label.

North America

The Black Irish Band

Irish American history is a rich vein of inspiration for Patrick Karnahan and the Black Irish Band, as Tom Clancy reports from California.

United Kingdom

Emily Smith

Alan Mackintosh Brown talks to Emily about her latest album, which is a mixture of traditional songs, contemporary ballads and old folk numbers to her newly composed tunes.

Pentangle

John O'Regan interviews an enduring diva of Folk Rock, Jacqui McShee.

Regulars

Launch Pad

John Brophy goes all continental in Dublin, where the 2005 Festival Interceltique L'Orient was recently launched.

Up & Coming - Two over the Bar

Heard the one about the two Scotsmen living in Donegal? Sean Laffey visits Gweedore and Dun Lewey to find out how the Ian Smith and Stephen Campbell partnership is progressing.

Tuition

Our continued series of tutorials brought to you in assocation with Halshaw music.

Live Reviews

Helene Dunbar catches the experimental edge at the Glasgow Celtic Connections last January.

CD Reviews

Another selection of CD Reviews brought to you in association with Gael-Linn