The Teetotallers is one of those remarkable flash in the pan moments of the seisiuin genre that seems too good to be true. The trio is lineup of giants, Martin Hayes on fiddle and viola, Kevin Crawford on flute, whistles and occasionally the bodhrán, and John Doyle on vocals, guitar, bouzouki and mandola. After debuting as a trio in late 2011 with a tour in Ireland, the … [Read more...] about A Lineup of Legends
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A Gaelic Storm Lights Up St. Louis
Patricia Harty writes about Helen Gannon and the Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Convention. Storm clouds gather over St. Louis, but Helen Gannon is unfazed as the tornado warning siren blares and we move into the center of the hotel, away from the windows. After many years of living here, she has made her peace with the weather patterns that in spring can range from heavy rain to severe … [Read more...] about A Gaelic Storm Lights Up St. Louis
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At First Light • Idir A debut release from the newly formed At First Light, Idir is a perfectly-paced, delightful addition to any Irish library. What sets Celtic music apart from most other genres is that any handful of one’s favorite artists are just a moment away from collaborating on new projects. Formerly of Lunasa, John McSherry and Michael McGoldrick have long been in … [Read more...] about Music Reviews
Once the Musical Leads the Tony Nominees
By Catherine Daivs, Editorial Assistant. May 1, 2012.
Once, the Broadway musical based on the 2006 Academy Award winning Irish film of the same name staring Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, has been nominated for the most Tony awards this year, leading the pack with a total of 11 nods. The show, which takes place during the course of one week, tells the story of an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant in Dublin, who are brought … [Read more...] about Once the Musical Leads the Tony Nominees
Fionnuala Flanagan and her niece, soprano Lisa Flanagan at 2012 Irish America Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Emmy-award winning actress Fionnuala Flanagan introduces her niece Lisa Flanagan who sang the closing song at the 2012 Irish America Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. The 2012 Irish America Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held on March 14, 2012 at the New York Yacht Club. … [Read more...] about Fionnuala Flanagan and her niece, soprano Lisa Flanagan at 2012 Irish America Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony