Irish Music Magazine - March 2013

FEATURES

THE BRA WITH THE GUITAR

Eileen McCabe interviews the song–writing multi–instrumentalist, Eleanor McEvoy.

THE MAN BEHIND THE BONNY MEN

Barry Lyons sets out his plan with The Bonny Men. Conor O’Hara reports.

HEIDI TALBOT TAKES FLIGHT

Heidi Talbot has released her new album Angels Without Wings, writes Seán Laffey.

TRADITIONAL MUSIC FROM DUBLIN

Seán Laffey uncovers the background to the recent recording celebrating the work of Tommie Potts.

MUSIC NETWORK MARCH TOUR

Aidan O’Hara chats to Iarla O’Lionaird to discuss the forthcoming Tour with Music Network.

SIANSA GAEL–LINN 2013

The countdown to the final is on with Thirty groups progressing to the second stage!

REGULARS

FESTIVALS

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

FLEADH CHEOIL DOIRE 2013

We continue our preview to the 2013 Fleadh Cheoil heading to Doire in August.

MEITHEAL  2013

Now a firmly established fixture of the Trad music calendar, Meitheal is back for 2013!

UP & COMING – COLIN Nea & JACK TALTY

Colin Nea talks to Phil Gaston about his move to Clare and how he has immersed himself in the regional repertoire of the Banner County.

LAUNCH PAD – CHARLIE LENNON

John Brophy was on hand for the launch of Irish Tunes for Fiddle, Volume 2 by Charlie Lennon.

TUNE STORY – THE WILD ROVER

A cautionary tale in which a prodigal repents his wayward adventures, writes Seán Laffey.

CD REVIEWS

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

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