January 2010

COVER STORYTOMMY FLEMING

Derek Copley talks with Tommy Fleming to discuss his forthcoming concert at Knock Basilica and the new album ‘Song for a Winter’s Night’.

FEATURES

PADDY IS HOME IN HIS FIELD
John Brophy talks to the veteran balladeer, Paddy Reilly at home in Rathcoole.

WELCOME BACK KIND STRANGER
John Brophy meets up with Paul Brady to discuss forthcoming new album releases.

THREE WITH A BOW
Edel Mc Laughlin talks to Fidil in Letterkenny – the Donegal fiddle trio with a difference.

DON’T TAX THE LIFE OUT OF THE ARTS
Victor Finn, CEO of the Irish Music Rights Organisation argues for the retention of the Artist Tax Exemption.

SEAN TYRRELL
Phil Gaston is on hand to discuss life and the new album with Sean Tyrrell.

GERRY ‘BANJO’ O’CONNOR
Derek Copley meets Gerry O’Connor for a talk about the banjo player’s latest album, High Up Low Down.

A BREATH OF LIFE
Michael McGoldrick offers haunting sounds, deep echoes from the past – and a dash of humility. Clive Price met him on his latest tour.

CHILDS PLAY
Ever heard someone say “Fiddle” & “Orchestra” don’t normally go together. Then again, there’s Childsplay, writes Gwen Orel from New York.

SONGS FROM MEMORY LANE
Tom Clancy brings us up-to-date with the Dublin singer/song-writer, Mick Fitzgerald.

IS DUITSE A BHEIRIM GRA
Aidan O’Hara spoke to Síle Ní Fhlaithearta about herself and her music.

FESTIVALS

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

TEMPLE BAR TRAD FESTIVAL 2010
The Temple Bar Trad Festival, Dublin from January 28th – 31st, 2010.

REGULARS

INSTRUMENT MAKER–BRENDAN WHITE
Eddie Creaney talks with Bodhrán maker, Brendan White.

BOOK REVIEW – IRISH BANJO TUTOR
Bill Margeson asks the key questions to Enda Scahill.

TUNE STORY
Captain Mackey’s Goatskin & String Band in New York.

LIVE REVIEWS

ANDY IRVINE & JOHN DOYLE
New York’s Irish Center, September 9th, 2009.

MARTIN HAYES & DENNIS CAHILL
August 2009, Farmleigh House, The Phoenix Park, Dublin.

THE UNWANTED
Matt Molloy’s, Westport, Co. Mayo.

CD REVIEWS

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

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