Irish Music Magazine - October 1998

Blackbird Singing on a Spellbound Box

Ita Kelly dipped into the Waterboys back catalogue as she did her homework prior to interviewing Sharon Shannon.

Donal Lunny

On the eve of the launch of his new album, 'Coolfin', Ita Kelly meets the One-Man Rhythm Campaign.

Oireachtas 98

Failte go Tra Lí
We preview Ireland's premier language and cultural festival in this 12-page special supplement.

Dennis Cahill

Lisa Boucher in conversation with Chicago's ace guitarist.

Radio na Gaeltachta

Ita Kelly pops down the road to meet the presenters of Ireland's national Gaelic Radio station.

The Battlefield Band

After 21 years on the road, they have a new line-up and a new album. Séamus Bellamy reports from Halifax NS

Vote

Yes it is that time already - another chance to select your favourite artists of the year; will Dervish, Altan and Solas shine again?

Sean Tyrrell

Alan MacIntosh Brown chats to the man from Clare as he made a brief stopover in Scotland.

Storm in A Green Field

A little media exposure goes a long way as Alison M. Brock discovered when she visited this year's Milwaukee Irish Festival.

The Poozies

Paul Saunders finds the new Poozie album, 'Infinite Blue', is richly infused with traditional music.

Coming soon:

Traditional Music in Canada, Kevin Burke, Bobby Gardiner, Tansey and McKillop, Joe Burke, Marina Cassidy, Khanda, Silver Arm, Rawlins Cross Davey Arthur, spirit of the West and more, much more. At least a dozen interviews per month for a year.

Plus

• Barachois, Celtic Colours Preview
• Trend studios celebrate 30 years in business
• Mac Spy goes to Europe
• CD reviews
• Live reviews, Ballina Fleadh a big success

KRL Records bringing more Irish artists into the catalogue