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Music from an Irish Cottage

IA Newsletter, October 7, 2023

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Irish fiddler Kevin Burke has always been a forward-thinking traditional musician. His latest production brings together some of Ireland's leading traditional musicians in a new video series,  “Music from an Irish Cottage,"  scheduled for release later this month on Vimeo. Each session features two guests, including Sharon Shannon (The Waterboys, Steve Earle), Seán … [Read more...] about Music from an Irish Cottage

Celtic Fire

By Tom Dunphy

June / July 1999

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Her trademark blue fiddle makes her stand out on stage, but it is when Eileen Ivers starts to draw her bow across those strings that she gets her biggest response. Her latest album draws from all her musical experiences, from Riverdance to a distinct South African influence. A huge cheer of recognition goes up from the large crowd gathered to hear Eileen Ivers and her band … [Read more...] about Celtic Fire