Irish Music Magazine - November 2006

Ireland

Irish Music Magazine November 2006

A Life Like Mine

Sean Walsh talks to the Sligo based singer, Tommy Fleming about his first studio album in four years and his work with one of the major record labels.

Eleanor McEvoy Is Out There

John Brophy in conversation with Eleanor McEvoy on the release of her new album.

Paul Brock and Enda Scahill

Ita Kelly discusses the box and melodeon combination that is at the heart of the latest CD from Paul Brock and Enda Scahill.

Luke Daniels Panoramic Vision

John O'Regan talks with Luke Daniels and offers an overview on the new album.

North America

Beaton on Tap

Seamus Bellamy in conversation with Cape Breton's Andrea Beaton, the latest fiddler in the musical lineage that has been busy keeping the CB tradition alive and flourishing for many generations.

Europe

Respect La Musique .... C'est La Vie, Non?

Eddie Creaney speaks to journeyman, Gerry "Fiddle" O'Connor, who tells him that he finds an attractive melancholy and darkness about Breton music.

United Kingdom

Hubcaps and Potholes

John Brophy meets up with Rachel Hair on her recent visit to Dublin.

Festivals

Our monthly update on Festivals and Music Schools from Ireland, UK, Europe and North America.

Regulars

Tuition

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

Up & Coming

Deirdre Cronin profiles Michelle Mulcahy the TG4 Young Traditional Musician of the year.

Tune Story

Nicky Rossiter investigates a book on the songs that defined the Diaspora.

Live Reviews

Aidan O'Hara reports from his mid-summer visit to the South Sligo Summer School.

CD Reviews

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