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Music Man: Bill Flanagan

By Ray Cavanagh
IA Newsletter, January 18, 2025



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The year 1955 was an active one for the nascent rock & roll genre: Little Richard emerged with his wild single “Tutti Frutti”; Chuck Berry had his first hit; an upstart Elvis Presley was physically attacked by female fans backstage; and Rhode Island saw the birth of Bill Flanagan. One of five children, Flanagan — who just turned 70 on Jan. 14 — grew up in Warwick, RI, where … [Read more...] about Music Man: Bill Flanagan

New York Rock Band: Black 47

By Aliah O'Neill
June / July 2010

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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

Irish Pub and Music Scene Legend, Steve Duggan has Passed Away

By Niall O'Dowd
IA Newsletter
April 6, 2024

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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

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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

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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’