Irish Music Magazine - October 2005

Ireland

Mike McGoldrick, Moving Target

Mike McGoldrick was at the National Concert Hall in Dublin in August and John Brophy was on hand to ask those flute and roots questions.

A Classic from Leitrim

Ita Kelly talks to David Lennon about the making of "Within a Mile of Kilty" a tribute to six unique fiddle players from North Leitrim.

Iarla Changes Track

Iarla O'Lionaird is somebody with a unique musical backgroung, involving two Ó Riadas and a famous singing relative, all this and more is revealed when he talks to John Brophy about his latest album, Invisible Fields.

North America

House to House Music

Randal Bays and Roger Landes are getting back to the heart of traditional music and they tell Ita Kelly that the best place to hear the tunes is around a kitchen table or in a large family room.

Europe

Jessica Lombardi

She was an Italian prodigy, a classical musician who one day heard Irish music, all changed, followed by another discovery, the Emilian pipes. This lady is trying to spearhead a major revival in this almost extinct instrument. David Ingram brings us the full story.

United Kingdom

Return to Camden Town 2005

The seventh year of the Return to Camden Town Festival includes a line-up which gets more impressive each year.

Regulars

Launch Pad

Before Ellis Island there was Castle Garden, chances are you had a relative pass through the main entry point to the USA. Dan Milner joins the crowd at this historic site as the music plays to herald a new archive service.

Tuition

The second in a series of tutorials brought to you in association with Waltons Music.

Up & Coming - Tony O'Connell and Andy Morrow

John O'Regan meets a young duo that are determined to keep it straight and traditional.

Live Reviews

Aidan O'Hara travels to County Cavan to report on the recent performance from the American based Solas.

CD Reviews

Another selection of CDs brought to you in association with Gael-Linn.

Festivals 2005

Our monthly look at the main events and summer schools taking place in Ireland, UK, Europe and North America.