Irish Music Magazine - July 2006

Ireland

The Bridies

Bill Margeson assesses the impact The Bridies are continuing to make on the US Irish scene.

Ronnie Drew & Eleanor Shanley

Back together for a series of concerts and a new recording, they talk to John Brophy and the conversation turns to Ronnie's Spanish influences and the key to the title of their new album.

John McSherry & Dónal O'Connor

Eddie Creaney talks to Uilleann piper supremo, John McSherry about his new album, Tripswitch with Dónal O'Connor.

Europe

Big in Germany

Tom Koller brings us an overview of the current state of the Irish music scene in Germany.

United Kingdom

Green Credentials

Alan McIntosh Brown talks with Mr Greentrax, Ian Green as they celebrate twenty years in business.

Festivals

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

Regulars

Tuition

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

Tune Story

Seán Laffey suggests there's more to "As Slow our Ship" than its piggy-baking on the tune of Spailpín Fánach.

Live Reviews

Bill Margeson reports from Chicago as musicians pay tribute to the legend, Andy McGann.

CD Reviews

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