Irish Music Magazine - June 2006

Ireland

A Decade of Solas

Seamus Egan talks to Helene Dunbar about their joyous"Reunion" and what's made it work throughout their first decade.

Out of Their Shell

With the release of their 2nd album, Mayo group, Céide hope to consolidate their reputation as purveyors of tight and lively traditional music, writes Sean Walsh.

Song of 1916

John Brophy in conversation with Johnny McEvoy to discuss the 90th Anniversary Project on the Songs of the 1916 Rising.

Fiddlewings

Bill Margeson discusses 'Fiddlewings' the latest CD offering from Manus McGuire.

Forty Years A'Growing

The Armagh Pipers Club founded in 1966 celebrates their 40th birthday this year, writes Brian Vallely.

North America

McNally's Row of Flats

Our man in the Big Apple, Dan Milner on a major work of musical and historical significance that encapsulated 19th century Irish America.

Europe

Bodhrán Maker

Sean Laffey caught up recently with German based instrument maker, Christian Hedwitschak.

Festivals 2006

Our monthly report on Festivals and Music Schools in Ireland, UK, Europe and North America.

Regulars

Up & Coming

Ita Kelly talks with David Sheridan on the release of his debut album titled 'Sheridan's Guesthouse'.

Tuition

Our continued selection of tutorials brought to you in association with Waltons Music.

Live Reviews

Cherish the Ladies in New York City brought to you by Dan Milner.

CD Reviews

Another selection of CD Reviews from the International World of Folk and Traditional music.