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Margeson on the Music November 2010

Boston’s Joe Derrane has just released his new album, Grove Lane on the Compass label. That is the last objective sentence you will read here on Joe Derrane.

Joe Derrane is the greatest button box player in the history of Irish music. His gentlemanly nature will be totally embarrassed by that sentence, but it is nonetheless true. And, there are some incredible box players in the history of the music. We spoke extensively with him in preparation for this article. Living at home…

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Added by Bill Margeson on October 25, 2010 at 16:35 — No Comments

SKY and SEA, song written by Cork musician Dave McGilton. Hear this brilliant song on http://rosesfromtheheart.tumblr.com/

Sky and Sea, written by cork musician Dave McGilton can be heard on Christina Henri's Travel Blog - http://rosesfromtheheart.tumblr.com/

This man has talent.

Dave McGilton writes about those left behind when their loved ones leave Ireland. Although the song was written about convict men watching their women being taken away forever to 'parts unknown' across the sea to Australia. The…

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Added by Christina Henri on October 25, 2010 at 14:37 — No Comments

'Christina Take me Home' song from the CD Roses from the heart - finalist in Music Award

THE SONG NOMINATION DETAILS:

"Take Me Home" nominated for WAMI…

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Added by Christina Henri on October 5, 2010 at 13:44 — No Comments

Tour of Ireland for Roses from the Heart(r)

I have just completed an amazing 4 week Touring of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

I was interviewed on a number of Radio Stations including RTE;

BBC Ulster, 'Good Morning Ulster' Program (13.09.2010) and BBC 4, 'Women's Hour' Program (15.09.2010)…

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Added by Christina Henri on October 5, 2010 at 13:39 — No Comments

"Christina Take me Home' from the Roses from the heart, CD up for a Music Industry AWARD

I have just returned from a 4 week tour with Roses from the Heart(r) to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

I visited County Cork, County Wexford, County Wicklow, County Mayo, County Dublin and County Down holding events, performances and…

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Added by Christina Henri on October 5, 2010 at 4:01 — No Comments

Ondine from Neil Jordan

Hi everyone and thank you for visiting my live ireland page :)

Recently i have watch Ondine from Neil Jordan that have been release here in Canada.

I have really like this beautifull movie that capture the essence of the beauty of southwest Ireland mix with the beauty of a selkie.

To know more about Selkie, come check my blog (in french but i have found a…

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Added by Alexandre Boulet on October 1, 2010 at 20:00 — No Comments

Margeson on the Music October 2010

Tradition in Review 10 10

What treats this month! The joy modified only by our Nazi editor’s demand of sticking to deadlines. All right. No whining. On to the music, and a fab batch it is, to be sure!

First up---and we may be in for a record here. Boston’s Joe Derrane has a new album JUST out. On Compass. Entitled, Grove Lane. In his hands, a button box moves to an entire “other” level. A god!! As we grovel, let’s tell you it is 12…

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Added by Bill Margeson on September 19, 2010 at 19:00 — No Comments

Leahy

Leahy is a canadian irish family who make irish music celtic style.

Fiddle, guitar, base, and tap dance are their finest talent.

Come discover this group on my blog :)

Enjoy their great music

Slan !

Added by Alexandre Boulet on September 19, 2010 at 1:00 — No Comments

Rickie O'Neill:Young Drummer Exposed

Meet this young man, drumming all over Dublin. He is making a good impression. His video is getting a lot of buzz. Rickie O'Neill, a drummer from Claremorris, Ireland has what it takes to hypnotize bystanders making even the jaded ones fall in love with drumming.I tell ya this guy has has a hand of a helicopter rotor.

He has a band called Silver Circus (… Continue

Added by mrbaxteria on September 13, 2010 at 22:58 — No Comments

I am learning fiddle tunes to play by listening here...anyone else doing the same?

I"ve found it so helpful to become accustomed to the tunes by listening then when they come around at a session I know where they're headed. Eron

Added by eron johnson on September 9, 2010 at 21:17 — No Comments

Púcas & Piseogs at Hallow'een

An intimate evening of Storytelling, Music & Song…

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Added by Beyond the Blarney on September 7, 2010 at 17:14 — No Comments

To change the last thought...

Hello Dublin, hope this changes my last post which was month dated, ~ those things that make life yours to each of you...

Added by Roger Wayne Stroupe on August 29, 2010 at 1:41 — No Comments

Margeson on the Music September 2010

This isn’t going to be easy. We wanted to do an article on Len Graham’s new book, Joe Holmes- Here I Am Amongst You. First, let’s abandon any pretense of journalistic objectivity here. To the knowledgeable reader, Len Graham is already an icon. There is no more respected performer and scholar of real Irish songs than Len. His career is filled with triumphs, awards, friends and artistic achievements that cover four decades. His contributions to song cannot be overemphasized. The… Continue

Added by Bill Margeson on August 27, 2010 at 10:30 — 1 Comment

Dervish from Erin

Erin gave me, a while ago ( ok a big while ago lol !) the cd Dervish a Healing heart. I wanted to write a review about it.

It done ! you can come read here Plus a have found out about a free track (55 minute) of Dervish on their site :)

The review is in french and include a video of the group in front of their public singing The spanish…

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Added by Alexandre Boulet on August 24, 2010 at 2:11 — No Comments

Tim & Lynn's Ireland 2010

Just checking out this blog area today... I've never tried blogging, but hope to use it during a trip if it works well for me, is easy for special friends to reach, and not bothersome to everyone else :-)

Added by Tim Buckley on August 20, 2010 at 18:27 — No Comments

Studying

Studying for finals with liveireland streaming in the background. This makes studying not as frustrating!

Added by Wes Corbin on August 15, 2010 at 1:30 — No Comments

Looking for a Song

Can anyone tell me the title of an Irish song about a man who encounters Mary, Joseph, and Jesus in the spring and shares loaves of bread, fish, and wine with them? I heard it years ago on an Irish music program in Houston, Texas.

Added by Bruce Autry on August 4, 2010 at 20:16 — No Comments

Bridies' NEWS!

Hope everyone is having an amazing summer!! Some EXCITING UPDATES:

~BRENDA CURTIN and her husband are busy back home in Ireland caring for their beautiful newborn son, Jeaic (Gaelic for "Jack").

~MAIRE EGAN is featured in Las Vegas at the New York, New York" Hotel & Casino in their Irish pub & restaurant, "Nine Fine Irishmen". If you are in the Vegas area be sure to drop in and say hello! See videos of Maire playing with the band "Sin E Ri Ra"…

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Added by The Bridies on August 3, 2010 at 16:00 — No Comments

Margeson on the music August 2010

Well, it has happened again. In writing a few in-depth reviews the last few months on Kevin Burke, Brian Finnegan and Alan O’Leary, we have let slip a number of goodies. So, brace yourself, darling. This is gonna be one of those machine gun columns covering 11 albums. One quick note. Have you Googled Copperplate Distribution as we have encouraged you? No? Copperplate is the best place in the world for the true trad fan, and if you are not familiar with it and Alan O’Leary, you cannot call…

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Added by Bill Margeson on August 2, 2010 at 21:00 — No Comments