Irish America
Irish America
Colin Lacey reviews an eclectic mix of the latest albums on the Irish music scene. Twice as prolific as most performers half his age, Van Morrison shows no sign of slowing down after more than 30 years in the business. How Long Has This Been Going on (Verve/Exile Productions) is Morrison's third album in less than two years and follows last year's critically acclaimed Days Like … [Read more...] about A Magical Music Tour
Irish music fans, get ready to be captivated! The Shamrock Tenors hailed as "Ireland's most exciting new folk music sensation," are set to light up stages as they embark on their inaugural North American tour. After selling out venues from Belfast's Grand Opera House to Birmingham Symphony Hall, and performing for 20,000 fans at London's Trafalgar Square, the tenors are … [Read more...] about Meet The Shamrock Tenors
Duff McKagan reflects on his childhood, songwriting, why he’s called “Duff,” and his recent solo albums.At one point, Guns N’ Roses was known as “the most dangerous band in the world.” They were mostly a danger to themselves, with drug and alcohol problems being well publicized. The band’s image and attitude lived up to “Reckless Life,” the opening track on their 1986 EP … [Read more...] about Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan
The year 1955 was an active one for the nascent rock & roll genre: Little Richard emerged with his wild single “Tutti Frutti”; Chuck Berry had his first hit; an upstart Elvis Presley was physically attacked by female fans backstage; and Rhode Island saw the birth of Bill Flanagan. One of five children, Flanagan — who just turned 70 on Jan. 14 — grew up in Warwick, RI, where … [Read more...] about Music Man: Bill Flanagan
Irish America speaks to Larry Kirwan about the Irish Famine's Musical Legacy.Think of any major event in Irish history and a song or two will spring to mind that describes the emotions of a people. Except, that is, for the Great Famine, which left its sufferers at a loss for words to describe their anguish and devastation. With the exception of “Skibbereen,” the musical … [Read more...] about New York Rock Band: Black 47
