Irish Music Magazine - November 2013

COVER STORY

SLIDE INTO MENDICITY

It can be easy to forget how long Slide have been crafting and creating their innovative arrangements in traditional music, writes Eileen McCabe.

FEATURES

ON THE OFF BEAT WITH LIZ CARROLL

Helene Dunbar chats with Liz Carroll to discuss the release of her new album.

NEW PIPES FOR THE NEW ROAD

A late September afternoon in Dublin’s Temple Bar and Seán Laffey is wandering the upstairs of the Stag’s Head to meet Leonard Barry.

GAEL LINN CELEBRATES SIXTY YEARS

John Brophy reports from the Gael Linn 60th Anniversary Concert which took place at the National Concert Hall, Dublin on September 15th.

BETWEEN THE NOTES

Not one it seems to make a big deal about himself, Colm Naughton has released a new album. Derek Copley reports.

Aly Bain, Ale Möller, Bruce Molsky

Alex Monaghan caught up with Shetland fiddler, Aly Bain to learn about his collaboration with Sweden’s, Ale Möller and America’s, Bruce Molsky.

SIANSA GAEL LINN 2014

Gael Linn are now accepting entries for the forthcoming Siansa 2014 competition for traditional music and singing groups.

WHEN THE FENIANS CAME TO TOWN

John Brophy meets the friendly Californians who were in great form on their recent visit to Dublin as part of an Ireland Tour.

FESTIVALS

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

Cork Folk Festival

Cork Folk Festival 34 years on. It’s stronger than ever, says William Hammond, Festival Organiser.

SLIGO LIVE 2013

The countdown continues to Sligo Live which takes place over the October Bank Holiday weekend.

REGULARS

LAUNCH PAD – Waltons Music on the move!

Waltons have moved to a new 7,500 square foot superstore in Blanchardstown Centre which opened on August 24th, 2013.

Tuition

Another selection of tutorials brought to you in association with Waltons Music. You can now listen to these tunes on-line at www.waltonsmusic.com

TUNE STORY – ON DOUGLAS BRIDGE

Seán Laffey uncovers the story of a famous Irish rapparee.

LIVE REVIEWS

MEITHEAL ORCHESTRA IN DOIRE
Grainne McCool reports from The Guildhall at Fleadh Cheoil  2013.

GEORDIE HANNA 25th ANNIVERSARY – CELEBRATING THE SINGER AND THE SONG
Derrytresk, The Lough Shore, County Tyrone, November 2012. Josephine Mulvenna reports.

CD REVIEWS

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

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