Irish America speaks to Larry Kirwan about the Irish Famine's Musical Legacy.Think of any major event in Irish history and a song or two will spring to mind that describes the emotions of a people. Except, that is, for the Great Famine, which left its sufferers at a loss for words to describe their anguish and devastation. With the exception of “Skibbereen,” the musical … [Read more...] about New York Rock Band: Black 47
Music Archives
Irish Pub and Music Scene Legend, Steve Duggan has Passed Away
By Niall O'Dowd
IA Newsletter
April 6, 2024
IA Newsletter
April 6, 2024
Cavan native, co-founder of Paddy Reilly’s Music Bar, and the man who helped many Irish musicians get their start in New York, Steve Duggan passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Duggan, a native of Cavan, will forever be remembered for creating opportunities for young talent to come and play in his NYC pub Paddy Reilly's, which became a home away from home for so many. As … [Read more...] about Irish Pub and Music Scene Legend, Steve Duggan has Passed Away
Celtic Woman 20th Anniversary Tour
IA Newsletter
March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023
Grammy-Nominated Music Sensation Celtic Woman Brings 20th Anniversary Tour to North America in 2024On the heels of the successful “Postcards From Ireland,” Celtic Woman will carry on its legacy of uplifting performances packed with breath-taking harmonies and instrumental virtuosity. The group will bring an all-new live show to celebrate its 20th anniversary in North … [Read more...] about Celtic Woman 20th Anniversary Tour
Judy Collins Presents ‘Wildflowers in Full Bloom’
IA Newsletter, February 10, 2023
The Iconic Artist Performs Landmark Album in its entirety with a Full OrchestraIn her 6th decade as an artist—and as prolific as ever, having released her 55th album earlier this year—Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins is taking a rare moment to look back on her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers. The cultural icon will perform an exclusive series of shows … [Read more...] about Judy Collins Presents ‘Wildflowers in Full Bloom’
Kirsty MacColl,
a Musical Talent In Her Own Right
By Rosemary Rogers
IA Newsletter, January 20, 2024
IA Newsletter, January 20, 2024
The end of 2023 saw the passing of Pogues founder Shane MacGowan, which came as a surprise to absolutely no one but set off a riotous blend of tears, jubilation, and, as befitting Shane, irreverence (hockey pucks, tea bags, and Finnegan's Wake on the altar of St. Mary of the Rosary?). Since it was Christmastime, Kirsty MacColl, unfamiliar to most Americans, was also everywhere. … [Read more...] about Kirsty MacColl,
a Musical Talent In Her Own Right