Irish Music Magazine - August 1998

Solas

Paul Dromey meets Karan Casey on the eve of another summer tour of Europe from Shanachie's AFIM award winners.

Tommy Peoples

Phil Gaston discovers Tommy is firmly in control of his latest project, a stunning CD of original and new tunes from the Clare-based fiddle master.

Liam Ó Maonlaí

Cindy Reich and a pack of wolves meet up with Liam and discuss his Kerry roots.

Dolores Keane

Aidan O'Hara reminisces with Dolores - the talk turns to travellers, a three string fiddle and growing up in rural Galway.

Joanie Madden

Cherish the Ladies are about to be unleashed on Ireland and we are in for a pleasant surprise. Paul Keating meets the first lady of the Bronx.

Plus

• Mc Carthy and Crowley - Fools Dream.
• Late Summer Festivals
• Thousands are sailing - A musical background to the Tall Ships visit
• Culburnie moves into Ireland - The respected Scottish label secures Irish distribution
• Live Review/ CD Reviews
• Session Pubs Guide