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Ewan Robertson – Some kind of certainty

by Billy 22 February 2011 Uncategorized

Ewan Robertson, part-time fire fighter and guitarist/vocalist with rising Scottish folk band Breabach, has delivered a debut solo album which demonstrates his fine playing and eclectic mix of musical interests.

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Mumford and Sons Announce Tour of the Highlands and Ireland

by Alex 21 February 2011 Uncategorized

Having just won a Brit Award for Best Album Mumford and Son will undoubtedly come under the publicity spotlight even more so than ever before, so there March tour of the Scottish Highlands and Ireland could not have come at a better time as they set out to road test their songs for a new album.

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Battlefield Band Release New Single – Lovers & Friends

by Alex 11 February 2011 Uncategorized

The Battlefield Band have released a new digital release single titled Lovers and Friends. This great song about the important things in life was written by Sean Mone, an equally great singer and songwriter from Keady, Co. Armagh. Battlefield Band’s Sean O’Donnell sings the lead vocals.

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Cropredy festival wins coveted TPI Industry Award

by Alex 10 February 2011 Uncategorized

Fairport’s Cropredy Convention, billed as Britain’s friendliest music festival, has won a prestigious TPI industry award. Fairport’s Cropredy Convention director Gareth Williams collected the coveted Editor’s Award on behalf of Fairport Convention, the folkrock group which hosts Cropredy.

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Alan O’Leary on The 12th Jimmy McHugh Memorial Weekend

by Alan O'Leary 6 February 2011 Uncategorized

In this the 12th Concert in memory of Jimmy McHugh it is extremely heart-warming to see all Jimmy’s friends, family and lovers of traditional music here to enjoy this weekend of great music. Jimmy would be surely proud and humbled to see the love and warmth shown in honour of his life and dedication of music.

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The winners of this year’s TG4 Gradam Ceoil Awards

by Alex 31 January 2011 Uncategorized

The annual TG4 Gradam Ceoil awards are a big highlight of the Irish tradtional music year. The results this year include Grammy award nominee tunesmith Liz Carroll for Traditional Composer of the Year as well as Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, flutist and singer with Danú, for Traditional Singer of the Year and the Gradam TG4 Traditional Musician of the Year goes to Noel Hill!

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Album Review: Tony Reidy – Hayshed Days

by Alex 31 January 2011 Uncategorized

Tony Reidy’s latest release, Hayshed Days, shines even brighter than his last. He is again in the company of fellow musician Seamie O’Dowd creating a contemporary sounding album through which he weaves his memories. Ten out of Ten!

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Ceòl Cholasa 2011

by Alex 31 January 2011 Uncategorized

Ceòl Cholasa is a fledgling festival that takes place every September on the small Hebridean Island of Colonsay which measures only 8 miles by 3 and has a population of 120 islanders. This year’s lineup includes: Lau, Nick Keir and Stephen Quigg and The Poozies.

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Album Review: Lumiere (Pauline Scanlon and Éilís Kennedy)

by Alex 27 January 2011 Uncategorized

Pauline Scanlon and Éilís Kennedy have joined forces to form a mighty Irish duo by the name of Lumiere. Both hail from the same Kerry town of Dingle and bring their own individual rich qualities to make this an unforgettable album.

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Album Review: Reg Meuross – All This Longing

by Alex 26 January 2011 Uncategorized

On All this Longing, Reg Meuross brings to life the commonplace and the extraordinary in his poignant tales whose level of detail I’m always amazed by. The image of a typewritter on the album is a perfect symbol of his masterful storytelling.

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Album of the Week: Tom McElvogue and Paddy Kerr – The Long Hard Road

by Alex 26 January 2011 Uncategorized

The Long Hard Road is Tom McElvogue’s debut album and our album of the week! Tom’s attention to detail and perfectionism has resulted in a perfectly recorded legacy for the future which will finally introduce him to Irish music lovers worldwide!

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Album Review: Emily Smith – Traiveller’s Joy (plus new video)

by Alex 25 January 2011 Uncategorized

Emily Smith’s latest album release, Traiveller’s Joy, continues to mark the ascent of this young Scottish artist on the UK folk scene. The album’s focus is on the rich song heritage left by the Scottish travelling community. Her refreshing re-interpretations as well as new self-penned songs make this a milestone album in her singing career.

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Ashley Hutchings Rainbow Chasers Tour

by Alex 22 January 2011 Uncategorized

Ashley Hutchings, founder member of Fairport Convention, brings his new band, The Rainbow Chasers, to Square Chapel Centre for the Arts on Sunday 30 January.

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The New Musical: Woody Sez

by Alex 19 January 2011 Uncategorized

Woody Sez is the award-winning, foot-stomping, heartfelt theatrical journey through the life of America’s greatest folk icon, Woody Guthrie. Weaving together Guthrie’s words and songs, Woody Sez paints an engaging portrait of this folk hero’s fascinating life.

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