Judy Collins and some of Ireland’s best loved musicians took over Dromoland Castle last September to film a concert that will be broadcast on PBS this coming spring: Judy Collins Live in Ireland. One of the most influential folk singers of the sixties who has continued to inspire audiences with sublime vocals, Judy has long had an association with Ireland and was inducted into … [Read more...] about Judy Collins Live in Ireland
Music
“The Hard Way Home”
Paddy Homan’s newest CD reflects the Irish tenor’s philosophy of life. In the tradition of a lively rambling house, Irish tenor Paddy Homan has been presiding for six years every Sunday night at the Galway Arms Pub, in Chicago, where he is often joined by a retinue of outstanding musicians and performers from the greater Chicago area. He is a regular performer on the stage at … [Read more...] about “The Hard Way Home”
Tara O’Grady and All That Jazz
By Kara Rota
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Her love of classic music (both Irish and American), classic cars and an unwavering belief in the good old-fashioned American Dream has seen Tara O’Grady through three CD releases and a book deal – not bad for an Irish girl from Queens. With a touch of superstition and lots of winking charm, she shared her story with Kara Rota. Tara O’Grady comes from a line of adventurous … [Read more...] about Tara O’Grady and All That Jazz
Tuning in to Roots Music, Irish Style
By Teresa O’Dea Hein
October 9, 2013
October 9, 2013
The Comhaltas Echoes of Erin Tour in North America. Lucky residents of the Northeast and Midwest now have the chance to enjoy the best of Irish music, song and dance because the 41st Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Echoes of Erin tour of North America is underway. On Tuesday, October 8, the 13-member troupe, which includes many present and past All-Ireland champions, launched … [Read more...] about Tuning in to Roots Music, Irish Style
A Jazz Age Love Story
By Michael Burke, Contributor
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Irving Berlin and Ellin Mackay put aside their differences in culture, background, and age to form one of the best-known, enduring and loving relationships in New York social history. At the same time, the stories of the Berlin and Mackay families, which both started with brave immigrants taking a chance in America, are not so different as they first appear. ℘℘℘ Their whirlwind … [Read more...] about A Jazz Age Love Story