tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25807391188103877832024-03-16T00:08:33.699-07:00Irish Trad Music BlogUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger699125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580739118810387783.post-22651046170573201202024-01-05T14:24:00.000-08:002024-01-05T14:33:36.716-08:00Learn the Tin Whistle in 2024<p> A guide of free resources and material for learning the Irish tin whistle in 2024: </p><p><a href="https://www.tradschool.com/en/irish-music/learn-the-tin-whistle-in-2024-a-free-resource-guide/">https://www.tradschool.com/en/irish-music/learn-the-tin-whistle-in-2024-a-free-resource-guide/</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.tradschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/killarney-c-and-d-whistles-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="601" data-original-width="800" height="301" src="https://www.tradschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/killarney-c-and-d-whistles-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580739118810387783.post-22676373292720115452014-05-09T09:05:00.003-07:002014-05-09T09:05:37.412-07:00Shannon’s Lovely Vale<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container zemanta-img" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Listowel_Bridge%2C_Co_Kerry_-_geograph.org.uk_-_12877.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: clear:left;"><img alt="English: Listowel Bridge, Co Kerry. Bridge of ..." border="0" class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured" height="263" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e4/Listowel_Bridge%2C_Co_Kerry_-_geograph.org.uk_-_12877.jpg/350px-Listowel_Bridge%2C_Co_Kerry_-_geograph.org.uk_-_12877.jpg" style="border: none; font-size: 0.8em;" width="350" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption zemanta-img-attribution" style="text-align: center; width: 350px;">English: Listowel Bridge, Co Kerry. Bridge of the River Feale in Listowel, Co. Kerry (Photo credit: <a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Listowel_Bridge%2C_Co_Kerry_-_geograph.org.uk_-_12877.jpg" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a>)</td></tr>
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<b>Debut Album set for release by the All–Ireland Champions Shannon Vale Céilí Band</b><br />
<b><a href="http://www.shannonvaleceiliband.com/">www.shannonvaleceiliband.com</a></b><br />
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Following on from their St. Patrick’s Day performance at Áras an <br />
Uachtaráin, Kerry’s award winning Shannon Vale Céilí Band are preparing <br />
to launch their debut album in Listowel, Co. Kerry on June 7th.<br />
<br />
Shannon’s Lovely Vale takes it’s title from a newly composed tune by <br />
renowned musician and composer, Maurice Lennon, of Stockton’s Wing fame.<br />
Having composed this piece in honour of the band, Lennon also features <br />
as guest artist on the recording. The album includes music and song of <br />
North Kerry, much of which previously has been unrecorded.<br />
<br />
The band comprises an impressive line–up of musicians featuring Sheila <br />
Garry and Colm Kissane (Fiddles), Marianne Browne (Flute/ Whistles), Joe<br />
O’Sullivan (Flute/Vocals), Mike Collins (Banjo/Mandolin/Flute), John <br />
Collins (Drums), and Patsy Broderick, formerly of Arcady, features on <br />
Piano. Critically acclaimed accordionist Danny O’Mahony is the driving <br />
force behind the band. The combined result is a powerful and dynamic <br />
overall sound, enriched by the spectrum of individual styles and a <br />
shared appreciation of the North Kerry tradition.<br />
<br />
The original band was formed in Ballyduff in 1960 by Dr. Mick Sweeney. <br />
Following the revival of the Shannon Vale by leader Danny O’Mahony in <br />
2009, they have since achieved huge success including winning the <br />
coveted title of All–Ireland Senior Céilí Band Champions at Fleadh <br />
Cheoil na hÉireann 2011.<br />
<br />
The album will be officially launched on Saturday June 7th at 8pm in <br />
The Listowel Arms Hotel, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Among the special guest <br />
artists who will appear in concert on the night include Maurice Lennon, <br />
Cyril O’Donoghue, Johnny Ringo McDonagh, Sliabh Luachra Set Dancers, and<br />
world champion dancers Niamh O’Brien & Tomás Ó Sé. “Enduring vigour<br />
and elegance from the rich musical tapestry of North Kerry; music of <br />
heart & soul; as good as it gets” Joanie Madden – Cherish the Ladies<br />
<b><br />
Shannon’s Lovely Vale is now available to purchase/download exclusively from <a href="http://www.shannonvaleceiliband.com/">www.shannonvaleceiliband.com</a></b></div>
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<b>Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas & Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh<br />
Sunday, May 18th, 8pm<br />
€15/€12</b><br />
<br />
“The musical chemistry between Scottish fiddle legend Alasdair Fraser<br />
and young cello ace Natalie Haas is a rare, felicitous thing.” - Boston<br />
Herald<br />
<br />
“Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh’s beautiful airs had us begging for more. Every<br />
corner seemed to echo with her voice long after the music had stopped.”<br />
- Dublin Evening Press<br />
<br />
Music Network Presents The Iona Connection: Nasc Oileán Í, Featuring <br />
Alasdair Fraser (fiddle), Natalie Haas (cello) and Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh <br />
(fiddle/voice) on Sunday 18 May 2014 at Riverbank Arts Centre, Main <br />
Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare<br />
<br />
Music Network is delighted to present Scotland’s Alasdair Fraser on <br />
fiddle, Californian cellist Natalie Haas and Donegal singer and fiddler <br />
Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh in an exploration of connections between <br />
traditional Scots, Irish and American Old Time music. Join them on <br />
Sunday 18 May at Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge, Co. Kildare as they <br />
follow in the musical footsteps of tunes that have emigrated and found <br />
their way home once more.<br />
<br />
The remote Hebridean isle of Iona is a unique place, sitting at the <br />
crossroads of Irish and Scottish culture and at the same time a sending <br />
place for monks and travellers sailing west to the New World. It’s the <br />
inspiration for Scots fiddler Alasdair Fraser, Californian cellist <br />
Natalie Haas and Donegal native Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh as they explore the<br />
connections between traditional Irish, Scottish and Old Time American <br />
music, following in the musical footsteps of tunes that have emigrated <br />
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<br />
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‘Threshold’ explored on her first solo album ‘Imeall’, together with <br />
Haas and Fraser.<br />
<br />
Music Network tours provide a wonderful opportunity to see some of <br />
the world’s foremost musicians at affordable prices in venues around <br />
Ireland, and are presented in association with RTÉ lyric fm. Music <br />
Network is funded by the Arts Council.<br />
<b><br />
For more information, visit <a href="http://www.riverbank.ie/">www.riverbank.ie</a>.<br />
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Fleadh Nua, Ennis:
This year, 2014, marks the 40th anniversary of the first Fleadh Nua in Ennis and since 1974 it has developed from a 3 day event to a festival spanning 8 days, with more than 120 separate events, where there is a welcome for everyone. There are many Irish traditional festivals organised throughout the summer months but there are few people who will dispute that Fleadh Nua which started in Dublin in 1970, is the forerunner of them all. The concept of bringing together concerts, céilithe, music, song and dancing workshops, street entertainment, and much more was innovative in its time. However, it's still a winning formula today as evidenced by the thousands of visitors who flock to the festival every May for a week of unsurpassed traditional entertainment. Contact 00353 65 6824276 & ceoltrad@eircom.net<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:O%27neill.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: clear:left;"><img alt="Chicago Police Chief Francis O'Neill 1901–1905" border="0" class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured" height="250" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f9/O%27neill.gif" style="border: none; font-size: 0.8em;" width="179" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption zemanta-img-attribution" style="text-align: center; width: 179px;">Chicago Police Chief Francis O'Neill 1901–1905 (Photo credit: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:O%27neill.gif" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a>)</td></tr>
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The Irish Music School of Chicago proudly announces its fourth annual <a class="trackingLink" href="http://irishmusicschool.org/francis-oneill-irish-arts-week/" rel="nofollow">Francis O'Neill Irish Arts Week</a>
Kids Day Camp from July 21-26, 2014. The week provides a unique
learning opportunity by bringing master traditional Irish musicians to
Chicago to teach the many facets of traditional Irish arts to children
ages 6-14. The Kids Day Camp teaches a wide range of subjects including
traditional Irish music, singing, dancing, language and Celtic arts and
crafts to children with no experience necessary. The camp takes place at
<a class="trackingLink" href="http://chiefoneillspub.com/" rel="nofollow">Chief O'Neill's</a>
at 3471 N. Elston Ave. in Chicago Monday, July 21 through Friday, July
25, 9am-3pm with a finale recital for friends and family on Saturday,
July 26. Buffet lunch including many traditional Irish dishes is
provided Monday-Friday for the campers and is included in the cost of
camp ($300 early registration through May 15, $350 late registration
begins May 16).<br />
Chicago has a long history with traditional Irish music and the
events of Francis O’Neill Irish Arts Week serve to continue that rich
heritage. The Francis O’Neill Irish Arts Week further serves to cement
Chicago’s historic place as a bastion of Irish music. The week pays
fitting homage to former Chicago Police Chief, Captain Francis O’Neill,
who preserved traditional Irish music for future generations. The week
continues that legacy by passing the beauty of traditional Irish arts to
the next generation during the Kids Day Camp and also offers evening
and weekend programming for adults.<br />
The faculty for the 2014 Francis O'Neill Irish Arts Week includes
some of the best traditional Irish music and dance teachers in the world
including members of one of Ireland's leading traditional bands, <a class="trackingLink" href="http://www.teada.com/" rel="nofollow">Téada</a>.
The faculty and their specialties are Seán Cleland (fiddle), Danny
Collins (piano accordion, tenor banjo, bodhrán, céilí dancing), Róisín
Comer (concertina, tin whistle, Irish flute, Irish language), Pauline
Conneely (tin whistle, tenor banjo), Kathy Cowan (singing in Irish and
English), Seán Gavin (tin whistle, Irish flute), Oisín Mac Diarmada
(fiddle), Seán Mc Elwain (guitar), Robert McLeod (fiddle, tin whistle),
Dierdre Millane (piano, Irish language), Rosemary O'Malley (fiddle, tin
whistle), Tristan Rosenstock (bodhrán, Irish language and poetry), and
Damien Stenson (Irish flute).
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Early registration for camp runs through May 15 at $300 which
includes daily lunch Monday-Friday provided by Chief O'Neill's. </li>
<li> Late registration begins May 16 at the rate of $350. </li>
<li> Registration and additional information are available at <a class="trackingLink" href="http://www.irishmusicschool.org/francis-oneill-irish-arts-week" rel="nofollow">http://www.irishmusicschool.org/francis-oneill-irish-arts-week</a>. </li>
<li> Additional questions can be directed to info(at)irishmusicschool(dot)org or (773) 412-5082.</li>
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About the Irish Music School of Chicago
<br />The <a class="trackingLink" href="http://www.irishmusicschool.org/" rel="nofollow">Irish Music School of Chicago</a>
is a leader in teaching traditional Irish music to students of all ages
by utilizing the traditional methods of teaching by ear and telling the
stories behind the tunes, and the significance of being part of a
living musical community. As a not-for-profit organization, the Irish
Music School is committed to maintaining the strong tradition of Irish
music, song and dance, to involve more people in the community of Irish
music, and ensure that this type of music does not disappear in Chicago
and the United States.<br />
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The Irish Traditional Music Archive is delighted to have been chosen
by the International Association of Music Libraries (UK & Ireland)
as one of the 2014 winners of its prestigious Excellence Award for Music
Libraries, recently presented at a ceremony in Fitzwilliam College,
Cambridge.<br />
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The Award celebrates institutional and individual excellence, and
acknowledges ‘activity in music libraries which demonstrates sustained
good work and good practice with the potential to be adopted and adapted
by others’. It is presented every two years. The nominations for this
year’s awards were judged by a panel of experts from both the music and
library worlds, chaired by Professor Jan Smaczny of Queen’s University,
Belfast.<br />
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ITMA is the only Irish institutional award winner of the year,
and it was joined on the day by British libraries which included the
British Library Music Collections, the Library of Cardiff University,
the Library of the Royal Northern College of Music, and the Library of
the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.<br />
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In its observations on ITMA, the judging panel said that its service
was ‘particularly commended for the very wide–ranging collection which
is of national and international significance, its contribution to
Europeana, the sizeable staff with broad and appropriate skills, the
collection’s open accessibility which is clearly widely regarded as a
model for such repositories, and the strong and attractive website’.<br />
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For further information, see http://www.iaml.info/iaml-uk-irl/news/excellence_2014.pdf and www.itma.ie
, or contact ITMA at +353-(0)1-6619699.<br />
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THE
twentieth annual Féile Chois Cuain takes place over this May Bank
Holiday weekend, from Friday May 2 to Monday, May 5, and will once again
host many of the most notable traditional artists from home and abroad.
<br />From its inception in 1995, Féile Chois Cuain, has put its emphasis
on quality and the festival continues to attract the cream of
traditional artists, gaining it an enviable reputation at home and
abroad. The committee has again invited outstanding traditional arts
exponents to teach classes and play in concerts and sessions over the
May Bank Holiday weekend, as has been the case since the first one in
1995.<br /> Anyone with even a passing interest in traditional arts will
recognise the artists listed in the programme. The list abounds with
All-Ireland and Oireachtas champions and fourteen teachers will be
involved in passing on their expertise in music (seven instruments),
song (sean-nós and ballads) and set-dancing. It is a wonderful
opportunity to have such renowned tutors give master-classes and perform
in concerts and sessions. The tutors are on a par with those teaching
at the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheóil Scoil Éigse and at the Willie Clancy
Festival.<br /> Apart from those listed on the programme, the committee
has engaged numerous other artists. For many, recognising the quality of
the festival, Féile Chois Cuain, has become an annual pilgrimage.
Musicians and trad enthusiasts alike flock to one of the country’s most
scenic areas to enjoy this celebration of Irish culture. Féile Chois
Cuain has gone from strength to strength over the years and Louisburgh
is the place to be for the best of music, song and dance, ceol, craic,
cairdeas agus cuideachta from 2nd to 5th May - undoubtedly a weekend
not to be missed.<br /> Féile Chois Cuain provides a significant boost to
the commercial life of the area and attracts visitors from far and wide –
home and abroad. This is due to the reputation Féile has gained for the
quality of its artists, but also for its unique atmosphere. Performers
and visitors have remarked on the friendliness of the people and the
respect shown to the performers. The absence of competitions adds to the
relaxed atmosphere and the mix of concerts, classes, céilí and sessions
have proved a popular format.<br /> The Festivities get under way with a
Youth Concert commencing at 7.30pm on Friday which features local and
visiting young musicians, many who have gained honours at Fleadh Cheoil
na hÉireann. All are welcome to the official opening at 9.30pm in ‘An
Bhun Abhainn’ and informal sessions will be the order of the evening in
all local pubs.<br />Saturday has a very full programme of events,
commencing with classes in music, singing and set dance, from 10.30am to
4pm. This year sees the addition of a harp class. The tutors are all
outstanding exponents of the traditional arts.<br /> At 4.15pm a sean-nós
singing session, featuring some of the most decorated sean-nós singers
of our time, takes place in the Parochial Hall.<br />The Grand concert at
8.45pm is one of the highlights of the weekend. The concert features
music, song and dance with Laoise Kelly, Colm O’Donnell, Maire Ní
Choilm, John Regan, Angela Deane, Tara Breen, Jillian O’Malley, Muireann
Banks and Edwina Guckian among a host of artists taking part.<br /> The
Sunday afternoon concert “Macallaí thar Farraige” / “Echoes from
Abroad” features artists who were born or are living abroad. Among those
taking part will be Patsy Moloney, John Blake, Catherine and John
McEvoy, Ciarán O’Grady, Theresa O’Grady, Joe O’Connor, Frank Baynes,
John Burke, Carmel Commins, Coventry Comhaltas and many more.<br />
<strong>Neill O’Neill</strong> <br />
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<strong>July 26th – August 2nd, 2014</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.scoilacla.com/">www.scoilacla.com</a></strong><br />
<strong>Achill Island, Co. Mayo</strong><br />
The annual Scoil Acla summer school takes place on Achill Island, Co.
Mayo. Scoil Acla is Ireland’s oldest summer school, originally founded
in 1910 and re–launched in 1985.<br />
Scoil Acla follows the usual format of daily music classes which run
from Monday to Saturday on the following instruments, accordion, banjo,
flute, concertina, fiddle, harp, tin whistle, uilleann pipes and bodhrán
with beginners, intermediate and advanced students being catered for on
all instruments. Other workshops available are in Art, creative
writing, basket weaving, dancing and a course on Gaeilg’ Acla, the
Achill dialect of Irish. Throughout the week they have recitals, poetry
readings, creative writing readings, indoor and outdoor concerts,
sessions, walks, talks, exhibitions and much more. Scoil Acla invites a
musician in residence each year to attend the summer school. Previous
musicians in residence include: John E Lavelle, Joe Burke and Ann Conroy
Burke, Liam O’Connor, John Carty, Mary Bergin, Laoise Kelly, Catherine
McEvoy, Michael O’Raghallaigh, Mick O’Brien,Treasa Ní Cheannabhain,
Brenndán Ó Beaglaoich and Eileen O’Brien many of whom have joined them
as tutors. Why not join them on Ireland’s largest island for a summer
school of music, culture, history agus gaeilge. Is i ár dTeanga is ár
gceol ár nDúchas<br />
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‘Ó nach breá a bheith ag siúl na trá, is ag fánaíocht faoin spéir,<br />
Faoi dhraíocht ag cur na mara ann, is a cheol i ndeireadh lae, In
Acaill aoibhinn álainn glas is binne glór na n–éan, Ó gabh i leith,
tabhair cuairt gan teip, ar a muintir Ghaelach shéimh,’ (Brian Ó Baoill
2010).<br />
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A special fundraising event to support Mairead Hussey will be staged at the Union Inn ion Levenshulme on Tuesday 13 May<br />
The Levenshulme Pub Company, the Keegan Academy of Irish Dance, the
Manchester Mayo Tourism and Business group and the Full Irish Radio have
all joined forces to stage a special fund raising event to support
Manchester’s New Rose of Tralee winner – Mairead Hussey.<br />
The group will be staging a mammoth Irish Music and Dancing session
in the Union Inn on Stockport Road in Levenshulme. The Levenshulme Pub
Company are donating all the bar takings from the event to help support
Mairead and her sponsors The Keegan Academy of Irish Dance who are going
over for trip the Regional Final.<br />
Mairead commented “I’m really excited about the Rose of Tralee
Regional Final in Ireland and the tremendous amount of support that I
have been getting from everyone in Manchester. I’m hoping that all my
friends and family will come down to play a few tunes or show us a step
or just to enjoy the craic. It would be great to set a new record for
cramming the most musicians and dancers performing in a pub.”<br />
Lawrence Hennigan the CEO of the Levenshulme Pub Company and one of the
directors of the Manchester Mayo Business and Tourism group commented
“We are delighted to be involved with this fund raising event to support
Mairead in her quest to represent Manchester in the Rose of Tralee and
the Keegan Academy who sponsored her in the Manchester heat. As a
musician she has always supported us in numerous community events and we
are happy to support her. I also know that all the dancers in the
Keegan Academy are behind her all the way. I have even got a special
table set up for Declan Murphy to perform his Sean Nos Table dancing.”<br />
The event organizers are looking to enlist as many Irish musicians
and dancers as possible to perform at the session which will be staged
from 7pm-10pm on Tuesday 13 May and its free entry. To register your
interest in performing at the event or donating a prize for the raffle
just email <a href="mailto:mayomanchester@gmail.com">mayomanchester@gmail.com</a> or <a href="mailto:loukeegan@yahoo.com">loukeegan@yahoo.com</a><br />
The Regional final is to be held Portlaoise Heritage Hotel in Portlaoise, Co. Laois from Wednesday 28 May to Sunday 1 June. <br />
For more information visit <a href="http://www.roseoftralee.ie/" title="www.roseoftralee.ie">www.roseoftralee.ie</a><br />
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Saturday 26 April @ London Irish Centre, London, GB<br />
<br />
We're delighted to welcome John Spillane back to The London Irish Centre.<br />
JOHN SPILLANE is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist,
storyteller, poet, dreamer - a canvass filled with color and
brilliance. His music transports the listener; his live performance
captivates the audience. In a world filled with strife and upheaval, a
time-out with John Spillane is enough to ease the load a bit on anyone
lucky enough to bask in his light. The man and his music are pure magic.<br />
What makes John special is that he is an artist who knows how to
deliver all that he has to offer to anyone of any age, male or female,
no matter the musical preference. Place him in the genre of folk,
acoustic, traditional, world or pop - that’s fine with John. He’s a man
who is very comfortable in his skin. Whether performing solo with
guitar, with gentle accompaniment or with full band before 10, 10,000 or
100,000, John entertains, charms, and mesmerizes.<br />
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<a href="http://www.musicglue.com/londonirishcentre/events/26-apr-14-john-spillane-intimate-solo-show-london-irish-centre/">London Irish Centre on Music Glue</a><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580739118810387783.post-63970417763109951262014-04-23T06:45:00.001-07:002014-04-23T06:45:25.911-07:00‘We Banjo 3’ to play Strule Arts Centre in Omagh<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container zemanta-img" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<b>On Friday 9 May at 8pm We Banjo 3 will be performing at Strule Arts Centre. </b><br />
The award-winning quartet from Galway, Ireland combine
Irish Music with Old-Time American and Bluegrass influences to reveal
the banjo’s rich legacy and roots. <br />
When this band of brothers take flight in a wave of virtuosity, verve and joie-de-vivre, feet tap and pulses race.<br />
Enda
& Fergal Scahill and Martin & David Howley are among the most
celebrated and distinguished young musicians in Ireland today. Featuring
banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, vocals and percussion. <br />
We Banjo
3 make a bold and extraordinary musical statement. Creativity,
sensitivity and passion are present in full measure and Irish music is
at the heart of what they play.<br />
Their debut album Roots of the
Banjo Tree won Irish Times Trad Album of the Year and Album of the Year
in the Chicago publication Irish American News. We Banjo 3 have been
racking up acclaim in recent times with headline appearances at the
biggest folk festivals in the US, Ireland and the UK. 2014 will see the
band hit new heights as they release their second album in the summer
and embark on tours of the US, South America, Germany, Norway,
Switzerland, France and Japan. Join us at Strule Arts Centre for a
fantastic night of music!<br />
“Three ultra-talented Irish performers…
freshness and finesse bordering on magical” - Earle Hitchner, Music
Writer, Wall Street Journal<br />
For more information on upcoming
events please go to our website www.struleartscentre.co.uk or visit our
Facebook page facebook.com/struleartscentre<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.midulstermail.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-culture/we-banjo-3-to-play-strule-arts-centre-in-omagh-1-6016725">‘We Banjo 3’ to play Strule Arts Centre in Omagh - Mid Ulster Mail</a><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580739118810387783.post-70207949806322633342014-04-22T08:01:00.003-07:002014-04-22T08:14:49.625-07:00The Boróimhe Suite (1014-2014)<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container zemanta-img" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<i>Composed and Directed by Michael Rooney for the The National Folk Orchestra of Ireland.</i><br />
For the Millennium Celebration of Brian Ború in 2014 - <a class="glossary" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" title="Glossary: Comhaltas">Comhaltas</a>
Ceoltoiri Eireann has commissioned composer Michael Rooney to write a
suite of music reflecting the life of Brian Ború. The Suite will be
performed in four Irish venues by the National Folk Orchestra Ireland
during Easter week 2014. The Orchestra, which will include both
traditional and classical musicians, will be made up of the leading
young musicians from around the country and will be augmented by
dancers, singers and actors.<br />
2014 marks the 1,000 anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf, where
Brian Ború defeated the Vikings but was slain in battle. The Government
and Local Authorities around the country will mark this momentous date
with a variety of events and festivals throughout the year.<br />
As part of the celebrations, Comhaltas has commissioned composer
Michael Rooney to write a suite of music, song and dance reflecting the
life of Brian Ború. The reformed Comhaltas National Folk Orchestra of
Ireland will perform the suite in Killaloe, Armagh, Cashel and Dublin
over the Easter period in 2014 and at <a class="glossary" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" title="Glossary: Fleadh">Fleadh</a> Cheoil na hEireann in Sligo.<br />
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Michael Rooney is widely regarded as one of the finest exponents of
the Irish harp in traditional Irish music. Originally from Scotstown,
Co. Monaghan, Michael has composed seven major suites of music in the
past fifteen years, including ‘The Battle of the Books Suite’, ‘The
Famine Suite’ and ‘The Millennium Suite’. His most recent suite ‘The De
Cuellar Suite’ was premiered in Sligo 2011 and featured at the Temple
Bar Trad Festival in 2013. Michael’s music also featured on RTE’s recent
documentary of Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Ireland “ The Queen’s
Speech’.He is much in demand as an arranger, musician and accompanist in
traditional music circles.<br />
Choreographers, Colette McAllister and Niall Holly have many years
experience between them. Colette has choreographed many of the Comhaltas
Tours over the years and was responsible for a Dance version of Shaun
Davey’s “Brendan Voyage” that toured Brittany in the 1980’s –predating
Riverdance by almost 15 years. Niall danced the lead in “Lord of the
Dance” and has been both All Ireland and World Champion. He has also
taught a number of current Champions.<br />
The Comhaltas National Folk Orchestra was originally formed in the
1980’s and is comprised of 50 of the leading young Traditional and
Classical musicians, from all over Ireland.<br />
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<tr><td>Wed 23 Apr</td>
<td>St Flannan’s Church, Killaloe</td>
<td>8:30pm</td>
<td>€20 - 086 803 5157 (Úna Kierse)</td>
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<td>Thurs 24 Apr</td>
<td>Brú Ború Cultural Centre, Cashel</td>
<td>8:30pm</td>
<td>€20 - <a href="http://bruboru.ie/whats-on/bru-boru-events/17/">bruboru.ie</a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://comhaltas.ie/blog/post/the_boroimhe_suite_1014_2014/">Comhaltas: Blog: The Boróimhe Suite (1014-2014)</a><br />
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Moonlight On Galway Bay’, the much-anticipated album of big songs by
Seán Tyrrell, is finally here, and the acclaimed folk singer will launch
the album in Matt Molloy’s Pub in Westport this coming Thursday night,
April 24, at 8pm<br />The idea for the album was dreamt up back in the
early ’90s by Davy Spillane, who suggested these classics tracks be
covered. A chance request for ‘Galway Bay’ from an old lady at the
Milwaukee festival many years later got Seán thinking. Once he read the
lyrics, he was hooked. <br />Humbled by what he had ignorantly regarded as
songs for the corned-beef and cabbage circuit, he set to work learning
them. He has taken old gems and lovingly breathed new life into them,
presenting them in his own unmistakeable style. These songs include
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manoeuvres here: For Seán it is always about the lyric and getting the
story across. As luck would have it, all of these lyrics are married to
the most beautiful melodies, and with the help of a small band of great
musicians once again Seán Tyrrell has delivered a rare and beautiful
album.<br />Seán has toured in the past with Tommy Peoples, Fergus Feely,
Kevin Glackin, Ronan Brown, Liam Lewis, Steve Hanks Seán Potts, Paul Mc
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Lane and comedian and actor Jack Lynch), The Shaskeen Céilí Band, Paddy
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The young traditional music group ‘Iontas’ from Coola Post Primary
School, Riverstown, County Sligo, are the Siansa Gael Linn 2014 winners!
At the Grand Finale concert in the National Concert Hall on Sunday, 6th
of April 2013, they were chosen from among eight finalists of a high
standard for this prestigious award. It is the third time a group from
County Sligo has won the Siansa Grand Finale after’Spraoi’ in 2009 and
‘Teaspach’ in 2012. Siansa is a competition for young traditional Irish
music and singing groups, organized annually by Gael Linn, with support
from Foras na Gaeilge, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta and Irish Music
Magazine.<span id="more-5547"></span><br />
Áine Hensey, popular presenter with RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, compered
the show which was broadcast live by the station on the night. Each
participating group - Trioscar from County Waterford, Na Rógairí from
Dublin, Ceoltóirí Chnoc na Gaoithe from Tulla, County Clare, Iontas from
Riverstown, County Sligo, Na hÓgánaigh from Dublin, Lasair from Mallow,
County Cork, Glór Mhaigh Eo from Castlebar, County Mayo, as well as
Cóiriú from Magherafelt, County Derry, delighted the capacity audience
with their programmes of carefully selected and thoughtfully arranged
traditional tunes and songs. Such was the musicianship, that there was
stiff competition for the prizefund of €4,500, and it fell to renowned
traditional musicians Mary Bergin, Ciarán Ó Maonaigh and Niamh Ní
Charra to choose the prizewinners. There was great rejoicing among their
supporters when it was announced that ‘Iontas’ were the victors! There
are 8 young musicians in the group - Tomás Ó Gabháin, Shauna Ní
Chuilinn, Conal Mac Cormaic, Colm Ó Tuathaigh, Síofra Ní Áinle, Dúlra Ní
Áinle, Orlaith Ní Chionnaith and Stiofán Ó Maolagáin. In second place
were Glór Mhaigh Eo from Castlebar, County Mayo - Kate Ní Éineacháin,
Maggie Ní Éineacháin, Sal Ní Éineacháin, Séamus Ó Tiarnáin, Marianna Ní
Thiarnáin, Kathryn Ní Thiarnáin, Caoimhe Ní Giolla Choinnigh and Ellen
Ní Mhurchú. Third place went to Cóiriú from Magherafelt, County Derry -
Eimhéar Ní Mhaolchallan, Mairéad Ní Mhistéil, Maire Ní Mhistéil, Brígín
Ní Mhistéil, Jeac Mac Giolla Mhearnóg, Stiofán Mac Aodha and Eoghan Mac
Aodha.<br />
The winners, Iontas, were presented with the Gael Linn trophy, along
with a cheque for €2,500. Prizes of €1,250 and €750, 2nd and 3rd
places resepectively, were presented to ‘Glór Mhaigh Eo’ and ‘Cóiriú’.
Each young musician who took part in the final was also presented with a
memento of the occasion. Gael Linn will release a live recording of the
three prizewinning groups on CD shortly. A special programme featuring
highlights from the event will be broadcast on TG4 on Wednesday, 23rd
of April at 9.30p.m.<br />
Thanking Foras na Gaeilge, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta and Irish Music
Magazine for their ongoing support of the competition, Gael Linn CEO,
Antoine Ó Coileáin said: Siansa Gael Linn is a highlight of the music
calendar for young musicians. The competition promotes excellence in
music-making and enjoyment among the participants. Siansa uniquely
showcases Irish music and Irish song by young musicians, all through the
medium of Irish. Siansa gives expression to the great public interest
and support for Irish culture. <b></b><br />
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Further information: Niamh de Búrca 01:6753303/087:2623953</b></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580739118810387783.post-90526506942448705192014-02-14T01:41:00.000-08:002014-02-14T01:43:20.664-08:00Séan Potts<br />
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The funeral of Séan Potts, founding member of the Chieftains, will take place in Dublin today.<br />
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From the Irish Times:<br />
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The death has occurred of famed whistle player and founding member of The Chieftains, Seán Potts (83)</div>
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He was born in Drimnagh, Co Dublin, in 1930 and became friends with fellow whistle player Paddy Moloney in the 1950s.</div>
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Potts was a founder member of The Chieftains
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The Chieftains were formed in 1962 and Potts
briefly left the group in 1968 but rejoined and finally left again in
1979. Although he was primarily a whistle player, he also played the
bodhrán.
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A year ago Terry Sullivan came down from his home in Bristol, CT to help with the Irish outreach to folks in the Rockaways who needed so much help after Superstorm Sandy.<br />
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Now Sullivan, a musician and long-time Comhaltas officer and member who currently serves as the vice chair of the Northeast region of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, needs our help in his personal struggle fighting an inoperable brain tumor diagnosed in October. Sullivan is a devoted family man and veteran with 20 years of service to his credit.<br />
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His friends in the Burke-Curry-Seery branch in the Hartford area of Connecticut have organized a big benefit this Sunday, November 24 from 1-5 p.m. at the Irish American Home Society in Glastonbury (www.irishamericanhome.com) to raise funds to deal with the mounting expenses.<br />
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Along with local entertainment, there will be a pasta buffet served at 2 p.m. and a raffle. Suggested admission is $20 donation, and tickets can be ordered through Liz Raymond at 860-346-3235.<br />
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Contributions can also be made payable to Terry Sullivan Benefit and mailed to 57 Maiden Lane, Bristol, CT 06010.<br />
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In the darkness, on the bank of the Thames, Seamus Heaney’s voice, one so recently gone, filled the hall, “Between my finger and my thumb. The squat pen rests; snug as a gun.”</div>
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Tickets for the celebration in the Southbank Centre’s <a class="search" href="http://www.blogger.com/null">Royal Festival</a> Hall of the life of Ireland’s greatest modern poet had been gone for weeks, with holders warned to hand back the unwanted.</div>
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A photograph of Heaney as a young man filled the backdrop, photographs that aged as the evening progressed, telling the story of his life through the changes in his poetry.</div>
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The uilleann pipes of Liam O’Flynn and Neil Martin’s cello set the Irish tone for the evening, one captured later by the The Chieftains with “Lullaby for the Dead”.</div>
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Poet, Andrew O’Hagan described his late friend as “an anchor for poetry” who had replenished the imagination, one whose every word issued tolerance.</div>
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The legendary singer-songwriter Christy Moore, one of Ireland’s greatest musical icons of the current day is coming to the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone for a special performance for one night only Saturday 7th December, having just launched a brand new album titled “Where I Come From”.<br />
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2013 has been a year of great success for Christy Moore who appeared alongside Declan Sinnott in a series of dates around Ireland and the UK including two sell out shows at London’s Royal Festival Hall before returning to Irish shores for an exhilarating series of summer appearances at the Live at the Marquee concert series, the Big Top at the Galway Arts Festival and Electric Picnic.<br />
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Tickets priced €40 are on sale now from the hotel reception 090 644 2600 or ticketmaster outlets nationwide ticketmaster.ie. Doors open at 7.00pm and the concert starts at 8.00pm.<br />
Why not kick start your evening in style with a pre-concert dinner from €65 per person, including tickets to the performance or go all out and combine with an overnight stay in one of the hotel’s elegant rooms with fantastic views of the marina from €229 per room. Price includes pre-concert dinner, accommodation and concert tickets for two – not to mention a delicious Super Buffet Breakfast the next morning. Having too much festive fun?! Stay an additional night Friday 6th December from €79.00 or Sunday December 8th from €59.00. Price is per room for Friday & Sunday nights based on 2 guests sharing B&B.<br />
<b>For more information contact:</b><br />
<b>Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone<br />
Northgate Street,<br />
Co Westmeath.<br />
090 644 2600<br />
<a href="http://www.radissonblu.ie/hotel-athlone">www.radissonblu.ie/hotel-athlone</a><br />
<a href="http://facebook.com/radissonathlone">facebook.com/radissonathlone</a></b><br />
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<b>January 16th–20th, 2014</b><br />
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The Shannonside Winter Music Weekend has been going from strength–to–strength over the last few years, and next January’s event marks another step forward for this eclectic festival of the best in acoustic music. Between January 16th and 20th, almost 80 concerts, pub gigs, sessions, and shows will keep the villages of Sixmilebridge and Bunratty buzzing and bouncing with acts from far and wide, as well as the cream of local talent.<br />
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The Tin Sandwich Band lead a strong trad roster in a weekend that is always different, yet always a delight. The hugely popular High Plains Tradition from Colorado will provide bluegrass excellence, while La Compagnie Maribel from southern France bring their regional song, dance and costume for a very different experience. From Germany, Papirossi play a quirky mix of world music styles, and Rue du Canal deliver sublime Franco–Irish gypsy–folk. Gospel, Classical, even rockahillbilly music get a look in too!<br />
Saturday sees Bunratty Folk Park hosting gigs on five different stages, while the pubs of Sixmilebridge resound to the best of sessions in jazz, folk, blues, bluegrass, as well as Irish. Another heaped helping of nourishing music and dance makes Sunday in Bunratty or Sixmilebridge more fun than you’d ever expect in Clare in the middle of winter.<br />
From start to finish, this festival will charm, surprise, entertain and occasionally astound. No better way to shrug off the Winter blues.<br />
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Details on <a href="http://www.wmw.ie/">www.wmw.ie</a> and also on facebook.</b></div>
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Ceolta Cruit – The Melody of the Harp at Ceol Oirghialla<br />
The gala concert at this year’s DkIT TradWeek focuses on the music of the harp and the great collections of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The concert, one of a series of events celebrating ten years of music at DkIT, takes place at 7pm on 21 November 2013 in the MacAnna Theatre on the DkIT campus and features the Ceol Oirghialla Traditional Music Ensemble with special guests Ann Heymann, Lisa Butler and Daoirí Farrell. <br />
The Ceol Oirghialla Traditional Ensemble comprises over forty musicians drawn from the DkIT community, including undergraduates, postgraduates, graduates and staff. The Ensemble proudly represents the Institute at a variety of events, enriching the cultural life of the community and the North-East. <br />
American based Ann Heymann is today’s first Gaelic harper to approach the cláirseach using rigorously applied historical and traditional standards. Recognised as a leading performer and scholar, Ann utilises a range of historical sources, including the Bunting, Robert ap Huw and piobaireachd manuscripts, to musically interpret ports, planxties, cumhas and other Irish harp compositions.<br />
Fiddle player Lisa Butler is well known to traditional music audiences through her performances with Caladh Nua. In addition to her prowess on the fiddle, she has been acclaimed as the owner of one of the most lyrical voices in contemporary traditional music. Daoirí Farrell is this year’s winner of the Senior Men’s Singing competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. His debut album, The First Turn, marked him out as an outstanding exponent of traditional song, demonstrating influences from Andy Irvine, Christy Moore and Frank Harte amongst others. Both Lisa and Daoirí are graduates of the BA (Hons) Applied Music programme, Lisa being part of the very first cohort of students to graduate from Ceol Oirghialla.<br />
The repertoire for the concert includes many tunes from the harp repertoire, including a number of compositions by the great harper composer Turlough O’Carolan that were composed in and around Dundalk. Other sources include Edward Bunting and George Petrie, principal collectors involved in the preservation of Irish traditional music from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.<br />
The study of traditional music is fundamental to the academic mission at Ceol Oirghialla and is an integral component of programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. To date, research undertaken by Ionad Taighde Ceoil, the Centre for Research in Music at DkIT, has focused on the music and poetry connected to the Oriel region. Recent concerts have celebrated the unique cultural heritage of Oriel, including Ó Riada sa Gaeity (2009), Radharc ó na Sléibhte (2012), Imirce an Cheoil (2012) and Ómós do Josephine Keegan (2013). Ceolta Cruit continues the successful integration of theory and practice and the celebration of the rich intangible cultural heritage of the Oriel region.<br />
The concert takes place as part of the second DkIT TradWeek, which includes a series of events including workshops, sessions, masterclasses, and lectures. Admission to the concert is free but tickets are limited. For more information see www.dkit.ie/music or contact ann.coffey@dkit.ie.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580739118810387783.post-91462929668286249072013-11-20T00:29:00.002-08:002013-11-20T00:29:46.706-08:00Andy Irvine to play in Ballina<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container zemanta-img" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Irish music legend Andy Irvine is returning to Ballina Arts Centre this Thursday, November 21 at 8pm, for a special intimate concert. <br />
Irvine’s music career has spanned an incredible 50 years, and he has been at the heart of Irish folk music throughout that time. In the 1960s, he and Johnny Moynihan formed the seminal group Sweeney’s Men, before leaving Ireland to travel through the Balkan countries, having become enamoured with the music of Eastern Europe. On his return, he joined Christy Moore, Donal Lunny and Liam Óg Ó Flynn to form Planxty, forever changing the sound and spirit of Irish traditional and folk music.<br />
With the demise of Planxty, Irvine recorded a classic album with Paul Brady, and since the 1980s he has been a part of exciting supergroups, such as Patrick Street and most recently Mozaik, thrilling audiences around the world with intricate and exultant music. <br />
Throughout his various collaborations and pairings, Irvine has also maintained a career as a solo singer-songwriter – in the spirit of his hero, Woody Guthrie. His repertoire consists of Irish traditional songs, dexterous Balkan dances and a compelling cannon of his own self-penned songs. To book tickets (€16/€12) call Ballina Arts Centre on 096 73593 or email <a href="mailto:info@ballinaartscentre">info@ballinaartscentre</a>.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580739118810387783.post-69788791554265906902013-10-02T08:34:00.001-07:002013-10-02T08:34:23.067-07:00Complete Irish Whistle Tutor<br />
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<a href="http://www.tradschool.com/images/stories/tin_whistle_tutor/cover_3a.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTVXhseFu2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.tradschool.com/images/stories/tin_whistle_tutor/cover_3a.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTVXhseFu2.jpg" width="244" /></a>Learn to play Irish traditional music on the whistle with this new tutor book from Tradschool<br />
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286 pages; with 429 accompanying audio tracks<br />
104 tunes (28 children's & folk tunes + 76 traditional tunes)<br />
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What is it?</h3>
This tutor book, with its accompanying audio files, is intended to give a complete introduction to playing Irish music in the traditional style on the tin whistle; it covers all from the very first notes on the instruments to the most advanced ornamentation.<br />
The book is broadly divided into two parts, with the shorter first part covering the basics of the whistle (pages 1-48) while the longer second part (pages 49-286) covers the playing of Irish traditional music on the instrument<br />
<a href="http://www.tradschool.com/en/tin-whistle-tutor/">Tin Whistle - A Complete Guide to Playing Irish Traditional Music on the Whistle | tradschool.com</a><br />
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International Pan Celtic Festival for Derry in 2014 and 2015</h3>
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The team behind this year’s historic Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Derry have announced that An Fhéile Phan Cheilteach (the Pan Celtic Festival) will be hosted in Derry in 2014 and 2015 at a Buíochas event held to thank Fleadh volunteers.<br />
The festival will take place in the North of Ireland for the first time during Easter week 2014 and 2015 and attracts visitors to the host venue from all over Ireland as well as the Celtic nations of Brittany, Cornwall, Isle of Man, Scotland and Wales. More than 10,000 people will participate in and attend a range of activities and events including the Festival Parade, harp, fiddle, piping, choral and traditional singing competitions. There will also be themed nights from each of the nations as well as a Camogie Blitz.<br />
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Gearóid Ó hEára, Chairperson of the International Pan Celtic Festival Doire 2014/15 said:<br />
“We have shown that Derry is a centre of excellence for music, culture and that this city is made to host events of this nature. The announcement that we will now host the Pan Celtic Festival north of the border for the first time is a tangible legacy of the Fleadh, this Festival brings together people from these islands and Brittany in a quite unique celebration of Celtic culture. It is an honour for Derry to host this event and we are sure that the people of Derry will extend a fáilte mhór to all our visitors. We are also confident that local people will embrace and participate fully in the Féile.<br />
“Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin wants to thank the County Board of the GAA, Derry City Council, and the Derry Visitor and Convention Bureau for their support for Derry’s bid to host the Festival.”</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2580739118810387783.post-26219196872394336722013-09-08T22:57:00.001-07:002013-09-08T22:57:29.300-07:00Ireland’s musicians are asked to tune up and get ready to Trad for Trocaire <br />
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Trocaire is asking Ireland’s trad musicians to tune up and get ready to ‘raise the roof’ in aid of global poverty by taking part in Trad for Trocaire week.<br />
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Trad for Trocaire, which takes place from Friday 27th September to Friday 4th October 2013, is a fundraising and music week run by Trocaire and Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann.<br />
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During Trad for Trocaire week, trad musicians, music fans and venues hold traditional Irish music ‘seisuins’ and fundraise for Trocaire. The campaign celebrates Ireland’s deep musical heritage alongside its history of goodwill towards people facing poverty or human rights abuses.<br />
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Justin Kilcullen, Executive Director of Trocaire said: “This is Trad for Trocaire’s fourth year, during which time over 1,000 trad sessions in aid of Trocaire have been held. Last year alone, over 400 events took place countrywide.<br />
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“Through Trad for Trocaire, Ireland’s wonderful trad musicians are changing lives with their uplifting music, inspirational talent and selfless generosity. We are keen to hear from any trad musicians across the country who would like to join in and create some ‘ceoil agus craic’ during Trad for Trocaire week.”<br />
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Trad for Trocaire week runs from 27th September to 4th October 2013.<br />
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To get involved and order a Trad for Trocaire fundraising pack with posters, flyers, wristbands, t-shirts, balloons and collection buckets or to support a Trad for Trocaire gig near you, visit www.trocaire.org/trad or call Emma Reidy in Trocaire on Tel. 01 5053257<br />
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