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Learning to play the tin whistle, the simple-system wooden flute, and Irish traditional music
2017-04-14 13:58
2016-05-12 02:51
2016-03-19 18:53
Heatons Tour New Album in Thailand
As Boston-based Irish music duo Matt & Shannon Heaton, we perform updated and traditional music around the globe. We’ve got four duo CDs to date… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Julie Fowlis travelling home to North Uist in the Outer Hebrides.
My Music My World from Eyeline Media on Vimeo Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
From 1934 Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Sad news via IRTRAD-L:
COEN-John "Jack", on April 7, 2012 at the age of 86.
Native of Woodford, Co. Galway, Ireland. Retired railroad worker and accomplished flute player. &hell…Read More
2015-11-20 15:04
2012-03-30 02:35
Oh, look. Alan Lomax's entire archive is available online, for free. Including 300+ recordings from Ireland Read More
2012-03-05 16:39
I really like Shannon and Matt Heaton's Tune of the Month Podcast. Each month they examine a tune, playing it slowly and at speed, with variations and suggestions for backers. Good stuf… Read More
2012-03-02 14:19
Heard a couple tracks from this CD on Claire Keville's show. Good stuff! Read More
2011-12-02 17:47
Na Píobairí Uilleann introduces Pipe Up, a DVD-ROM tin whistle tutor. I don't know much about it, except that Claire Keville said nice things about it on one of her broadcasts Read More
2011-07-07 20:52
2011-07-07 20:52
2010-04-06 17:45
Here's a couple of jigs played on concertinas by Jacqui O’Connor and Aoife Neville which I enjoyed Read More
2010-03-14 20:24
Rick Steves interviewed Barry Foy, author of Field Guide to the Irish Music Session in the second half of his show on NPR this weekend. You can listen to the whole program online Read More
2009-12-23 21:48
Author and recording artist L.E. McCullough dropped by to tell me about his new web site. On it, you'll find his articles on the tin whistle, plus information about his recordings and writin… Read More
2009-12-23 21:43
One John Ryan (hey, I know your polka...) contacted me to let me know about his new site, tinwhistlelessons.com. It contains both free content and content for sale. He's looking for feedback… Read More
2009-10-10 21:10
Some people remember where they were the precise moment when Neil Armstrong landed on the moon. Others, their first kiss. Me, I remember the precise time and location when I first heard Cona… Read More
2009-09-10 01:38
Well, the highly coveted award for "Craig's favorite performance at the Dublin Irish Festival this year" goes to Killashandra. Killashandra, otherwise known as "Ted and Debbie," play… Read More
2009-08-03 01:14
Since I haven't posted anything in forever and a day, here's a nice video of Dympna O’Sullivan and Joan Hanrahan playing a couple of jigs Read More
2009-07-31 02:06
Click the title to see where I'm planning to be this weekend Read More
2008-11-18 14:57
Really, really cool:
JMI: Journal of Music in Ireland today announced that it is unlocking its entire online archive.
The resource, which can be accessed free at http://thejmi.com/archive, c… Read More
2008-05-20 17:13
I am saddened to learn that concertina player, and widow of flute and whistle player Josie Hayes, Kitty Hayes died at home in Shanaway Miltown Malbay this past Saturday. Her friend, Peter L… Read More
2008-04-15 20:44
My teacher gave me a great tip about how to learn where to breathe: Learn the tune with a breath in every measure. Then you'll be able to take a breath whenever you need one, and you won't a… Read More
2008-04-09 22:10
I've decided that I had better post more photos from the 2007 Dublin Irish Festival before the 2008 Festival rolls around! So here are some photos of Téada.It was raining cats and do… Read More
2008-02-11 22:04
2008-02-01 22:33
In case you wondered. But my home computer is.
Lucky I can make music without a computer these days.
Here are some folks who've linked to me recently:
Mi amigo, Sergio Gonzalez, who plays… Read More
2007-10-28 19:40
The photo above is the Columbus-based General Guinness Band playing at the 2007 Dublin Irish Festival. The members, from left to right, include guitarist Steve Steele, bodhrán player… Read More
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