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70 minutes of good Irish traditional music, from some of Ireland's top musicians and singers mostly on their own and indie labels. All of which are distributed and promoted by the first indie company to specialize in Irtrad. All titles are available via mail order from www.copperplatemailorder.com Payment through Pay Pal. Check out the web site for sound samples and details on over 100 great titles. Presented by Alan O'Leary formerly of CMR Radio and Spyda Radio and driving force behind Copp ...
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Host Paul Trenwith is a founder member of the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band, playing banjo and occasionally singing harmony parts. From the mid-70's to the mid-90's, Paul and his fiddle-playing wife Colleen played as mostly gospel music, bluegrass-style, with a group of friends, and often featuring songs that Paul had written. He has become something of a musical 'jack-of-all-trades', playing banjo, dobro, pedal steel and rhythm guitar. He also plays double bass in the Hamilton-based Irish ...
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Fiddle Studio

Meg Wobus Beller

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The glasses clink and the talk and laughter grow louder. In the corner of the pub, musicians sit and play traditional dance tunes that make your feet want to stomp and slide. Join fiddler Meg Wobus Beller as she brings you along into the world of fiddling and traditional music, from bow-grips and double stops to Old-Time tunes and Irish jigs.
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The Rolling Wave celebrates all that is great about Irish Traditional music. We speak to musicians, delve into archives, showcase new releases and visit some of the many traditional music festivals taking place around the country. The Rolling Wave podcast brings you some of our best interviews and features. For rights reasons the music here is shorter than in the original broadcast. To listen to the full version go to www.rte.ie/radio 1/the-rolling-wave and click on the relevant date. Listen ...
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The show about traditional music, and the bigger stories behind it. Host Shannon Heaton talks to musicians, dancers, and scholars about where Irish music has been, where it's going, and what it means to so many people around the globe. Whether you already play fiddle or know dance steps, or you don't know anything about traditional music, the emphasis of this show is creativity, community, and heritage.
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The House of Plenty is a Traditional Irish Music Podcast. Join Tom Kenna and guests, for chat, tunes and craic from the world of Irish traditional music. Based in Ireland, we will chat with professional and amateur musicians that have a national and international reputation. We'll introduce you to local legends and entertaining characters. We'll meet tune makers, instrument shapers, ground breakers, movers and shakers, trailblazers, fundraisers, dancers, chancers, rascals and rogues......Eve ...
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Windy City Irish Radio

Tim Taylor & Mike Shevlin

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Windy City Irish Radio, hosted by Tim Taylor and Mike Shevlin on Sunday afternoons from 12 noon to 1pm CST on WNDZ 750AM Chicago, ties current events to Irish culture through music, books, theater and the arts.
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Step into the world of Irish fiddling with "Find Your Lilt," the podcast where your fellow fiddler, Hannah Harris, guides you through the ebbs and flows of mastering the real feel of Irish music.
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Blarney Pilgrims Irish Music Podcast

Darren O'Mahony, Dominic Black

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The Blarney Pilgrims Podcast is a weekly journey to the heart of Irish music. We interview players of Irish music about how they first came to the music and the place it occupies in their lives now. We use the word ‘heart’ intentionally, because heart is what this music, and the people who play it, are all about. It’s a funny, warm and often unexpected journey – and the tunes are crackin' too. NOTE: Hey there - it's Darren and Dom here. So...we want to let you know that last week was the las ...
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In this series some of the major participants in the Irish folk music revival, as well as a number of the leading scholars in the field, reflect on developments in Irish music over the course of the twentieth century. Series Editor: PJ Mathews. Scholarcast theme music by: Padhraic Egan, Michael Hussey and Sharon Hussey. Development: John Matthews, Vincent Hoban, UCD IT Services, Media Services.
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Dirty DubCast

Musical Rants with Bazza Ranks.

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Production duo, Dirty Dubsters are DJ’s Jay Sharpe & Bazza Ranks aka Jason Rymer & Barry O Brien, purveyors of reggae inspired bass music and culture. In a chance meeting in Dublin back in 2005 at POD nightclub. Australian born Jason, was peddling mixtapes of breaks and beats and got chatting to Barry who was handing out flyers for the Irish Capitals club nights. Sparked by their passion for music, it was very soon after that, the DJ’s linked up and began making music as a duo. Seizing oppor ...
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UCDscholarcast provides downloadable lectures, recorded to the highest broadcast standards to a wide academic audience of scholars, graduate students, undergraduates and interested others. Each scholarcast is accompanied by a downloadable pdf text version of the lecture to facilitate citation of scholarcast content in written academic work. Series Editor: PJ Mathews Scholarcast theme music by: Padhraic Egan, Michael Hussey and Sharon Hussey. Development: John Matthews, Brian Kelly, Vincent H ...
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http://www.copperplatemailorder.com Copperplate Podcast 297 presented by Alan O'Leary September 2024 www.copperplatemailorder.com 1. Danu: The Garsun Who Beat His Father. All Things Considered. 2. Macalla: Blackberry Blossom/Lord McDonald’s/Vincent Broderick’s. Women of Ireland3 Niamh Ní Charra: Flush of Success/The Worn Torn Petticoat Tom Billy’s …
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Fire Draw Near Episode LVI turns a focussed ear to the liminal weirdos at the very fringes of traditional and folk music. And Nioclás Tóibín. Pictured are the Belgian duo Tabernis, who open the episode. TracklistTabernis – Carmen ReginarumRóis – CaoineCharanjit Singh – Raga BhairavIsa Gordon – What a VoiceSeamas Hyland – Navan RoadNioclás Tóibín –…
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http://www.copperplatemailorder.com Copperplate Time 481 presented by Alan O'Leary www.copperplatemailorder.com 1. Bothy Band: Green Groves/Flowers of Red Hill. After Hours 2. London LassesCaves of Kiltannon/The New Home/The Clare Shout. 25th Anniversary Album 3. Kevin Burke: Owen Davey’s/Patsy Sean Nancy’s. Sligo Maid 4. Des O’Halloran: Moorlough …
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A conversation with 2024 NEA Heritage Fellow Bril Barrett, a Chicago tap dancer and educator. Barrett discusses his early exposure to the arts through his grandmother’s encouragement, which led him to fall in love with tap dance at a young age. He recounts his journey from learning under Carlton Smith at a community center to meeting his mentor Ayr…
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http//www.copperplatemailorder.com Copperplate Time 480 presented by Alan O'Leary www.copperplatemailorder.com 1. Bothy Band: Green Groves/Flowers of Red Hill. After Hours 2. Hill/Linnane/Molloy: Anderson’s/ Carthy’s/Sweeney’s Dream. Noel Hill & Tony Linnane 3. Leonard Barry: Tom Busby’s/The Humours of Ballingarry. Littoral4. James Keane: Paddy Tay…
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http://www.copperplatemailorder.com Copperplate Time 479 presented by Alan O'Leary 1. Bothy Band: Green Groves/Flowers of Red Hill. After Hours 2. Le Cheile: The Brook Ree/The Offaly Reel/Castle Kelly/Maids of Castlebar. Out of the West 3. Altan: The Letterkenny Blacksmith/John Doherty’s Fave/ Scread na Bealtaine. Donegal 4. Robbie McMahon: The Fle…
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Today, we revisit my 2023 conversation with Dr. David Fakunle, a storyteller, scholar, and public health expert whose work embodies the healing potential of the arts. Dr. Fakunle’ s own story from a boy in Baltimore to a leader in public health and cultural advocacy is deeply rooted in his belief that storytelling and creativity are essential to in…
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Hey, it's episode 100! We hear from Charley Beller, Irish flute and guitar player and contra dance musician from Baltimore, Maryland and my spouse. Charley has played guitar on most of the podcast episodes, but this is the first time he shares on the podcast! What's it like to learn a dozen musical instruments? Why would a person practice all the t…
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An interview with renowned jazz pianist, composer, innovator, and MacArthur Fellow Vijay Iyer. In this podcast, Vijay Iyer discusses his debut orchestral album "Vijay Iyer: Trouble," his classical music roots, and his dynamic journey through various musical genres. From his early violin lessons to his groundbreaking work in jazz and contemporary cl…
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This episode looks at the ballad the Suffolk Miracle aka the Holland Handkerchief aka the Lover's Ghost.TracklistNora Cleary – The Holland HandkerchiefPackie Manus Byrne – The Holland HandkerchiefAustin Flanagan – The Holland HandkerchiefMichael McGonigle – The Holland HandkerchiefJohn Goodluck – The Suffolk MiracleChris Foster – The Holland Handke…
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http//www.copperplatemailorder.com Copperplate Podcast 296 presented by Alan O'Leary August 2024 www.copperplatemailorder.com 1.Danu: The Garsun Who Beat His Father. All Things Considered. 2. John Regan & Paddy Glackin: The Golden Keyboard/Bellharbour Let Down the Blade 3 Elaine Reilly: Brogan’s/The Green Blanket. Epiphany 4. Donal Clancy: The Lowl…
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Why does the fiddle squeak? If only we knew. Hang on, we do know! I offer lots of diagnosis and advice for how to get to the bottom of squeaking. Together we can not squeak as much. The tune for this week is Marion Reece's version of Cumberland Gap. Email me at meganbeller@fiddlestudio.com. Listen and subscribe on Apple Music, Spotify, or Buzzsprou…
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We’re marking Disability Pride Month by revisiting my 2022 interview with Dr. Joel Snyder, a pioneering force in the field of audio description. Dr. Snyder delves into the origins and evolution of audio description, a crucial service that makes visual media accessible to those who are blind or have low vision. He shares his journey from theater and…
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Fire Draw Near Episode LV is respectfully dedicated to the memory of Heather Wood ' - outstanding singer, tank driver and wit'. It features her singing with the Young Tradition alongside some anti-marriage songs, a little look at Oró Sé Do Bheatha 'Bhaile, some traditional tunes by Rory Gallagher, some north American goodness and a bit more besides…
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http://www.copperplatemailorder.com Copperplate Time 478 presented by Alan O'Leary www.copperplatemailorder.com 1. Bothy Band: Green Groves/Flowers of Red Hill. After Hours 2. Mulcahy Family: Galway Rambler/The Morning Dew/Boston Sligo Reel. The Reel Note 3. John McEvoy & John Wynne: The Kilkenny Jig/Ballinafad Fancy/Mulhaire’s. The Dancer at the F…
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What is the best age to start? There is an exact and definite best age to begin playing the fiddle and if you don't start then you're doomed. I'm kidding. The tune for this week is Horses in the Canebreak. Email me at meganbeller@fiddlestudio.com. Listen and subscribe on Apple Music, Spotify, or Buzzsprout. Find me on YouTube and Bandcamp. Here are…
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Bonnie Jo Campbell discusses her novel, "The Waters," its fictional setting in Southwest Michigan, and the focus on the intricate dynamics within a family of women living in a swamp: Hermine, the herbalist grandmother; her restless daughter, Rose Thorn; and Rosie’s mathematically gifted daughter, Dorothy. Campbell discusses how the landscape shapes…
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http://www.copperplatemailorder.com Copperplate Time 477 presented by Alan O'Leary www.copperplatemailorder.com My Miltown Rambles 1. Bothy Band: Green Groves/Flowers of Red Hill. After Hours 2. Willie Clancy: Connaught Heifers/ Corney is Coming. The Gold Ring 3. Sean Ach MacDonnchadh: The Whistling Thief. Compilation4. John McEvoy & John Wynne: Th…
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People play the fiddle for all kinds of reasons, and as a fiddler and fiddle teacher they often tell me all about it. I talk about some of the variety of reasons I've heard from adult fiddlers for why they're voluntarily choosing to take up this rewarding and challenging new hobby! Our Tune this week is a funky Sally in the Garden I got from Marion…
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At the suggestion of a listener, I looked through my archives and found some music featuring Aoife O’Donovan & Crooked Still; from this contemporary bluegrass we jump to Frank Wakefield and Red Allen in 1963, the Lilly Brothers, some great mandolin picking from Rhonda Vincent, the Spinney Brothers from Nova Scotia, and lots more you’ve probably not…
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A conversation with Lissa Frenkel, the CEO of the Gaillard Center in Charleston, South Carolina. Lissa shares the story of the Gaillard Center, a multidisciplinary cultural hub--whose renovation was completed in 2015 under the guidance of National Medal of Arts recipient Mayor Joe Riley-- that has since become a cornerstone of the Charleston arts c…
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Busking is playing in the street for money. I've done it. In fact, I've done in New York City in the subway! A few thoughts on busking, and some busking stories. Fun tune this week, Old Aunt Jenny With Her Night Cap On. Email me at meganbeller@fiddlestudio.com. Listen and subscribe on Apple Music, Spotify, or Buzzsprout. Find me on YouTube and Band…
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This episode of BPBg features an interview with Dr Des Walsh, of the Dublin, Ireland-based band ‘Whistle’. I visited with the band during my recent visit to Ireland, and enjoyed a great evening of their music, as well as some jamming with them. Of course, we’ve got a few ‘regulars’ on the show like High Fidelity, Blue Highway, David Grisman and eve…
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An in-depth interview with 2021 National Heritage Fellow Joanie Madden, the legendary Irish musician and leader of Cherish the Ladies. In this podcast, Joanie recounts her early life in the Bronx, New York, where she was born to Irish immigrant parents from County Galway and County Clare and shares how her father, an All-Ireland Champion accordion …
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http://www.copperplatemailorder.com Copperplate Time 476 presented by Alan O'Leary www.copperplatemailorder.com 1. Bothy Band: Green Groves/Flowers of Red Hill. After Hours 2. Lunasa: Union St Session/Boys of 25/Cabin in the Woods. Live in Kyoto 3. Dennis Cahill & Martin Hayes: Lane to the Glen/Fahy’s. Welcome Here Again 4. Le Chéile: Connemara Jig…
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Recently I tried to play jazz. It got me thinking about jazz, so I share some thoughts about playing jazz as a violinist, how I approach it, what it's like, how I practice, and how I take a solo. The tune is Ed Weaver's Cluck Old Hen. In the words of my friend Shane, it's a "nice, meditative tune". Email me at meganbeller@fiddlestudio.com. Listen a…
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I’m delighted to be delving into my CD’s again, and I think I’ve come up with some gems for you. Great bluegrass from the likes of JD Crowe, The Dillards, Sawmill Road, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Sister Sadie and Joe Mullins; a new original opening track from me with Jean-Luc Leroux, and a track from Cliff Waldron that didn’t make it into last week’s sh…
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http://www.copperplatemailorder.com Copperplate Podcast 295 presented by Alan O'Leary July 2024 www.copperplatemailorder.com 1.Danu:The Garsun Who Beat His Father.All Things Considered. 2. McCarthy Family: The Tempest/The Steam Packet. The Family Album 3 Bobby Casey: Colonel Fraser/Toss the Feathers. The Spirit of West Clare 4. Danu: Bridget Donahu…
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Love what you're hearing? Send Hannah a text! In this conversation, Hannah and Anne discuss band dynamics and the differences between Irish traditional music and bands that play Irish music. They explore the definition of the Irish feel and the importance of communication and vision in a band. They also touch on the evolution of their own band, Tri…
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Have you thought about playing the mandolin? You could do worse. Welcome back to our regularly scheduled episodes, featuring a bunch of Old-Time tunes for the rest of June and July. We get caught up and talk about the mandolin. You may already know this, but the mandolin is tuned the same as a fiddle. Interesting! This week the tune is Shippensport…
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A conversation with Adriana Pierce, a trailblazing dancer, choreographer, and director, who is reshaping the ballet world through her initiative, Queer the Ballet. Pierce discusses her early dance experiences and how her passion for dance led her to notable positions at the New York City Ballet and Miami City Ballet, where she spent seven years hon…
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Starting summer vacation this week so I'm replaying an episode I recorded in December of 2022 about double stops and drones. I'll be back next week with Old-Time tunes. My course for double stops and drones can be found here. This episode covers how Megan helps her students learn to play double stops and drones and presents a setting of Tail Toddle…
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Community Activist, Organizer and 2024 National Heritage Fellow Pat Johnson, a pillar of the Pocahontas, Arkansas community, shares her work preserving local history and fostering community fellowship through the Eddie Mae Herron Center. She founded the Center in the very building where she once attended a segregated one-room school, transforming i…
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Copperplate Time 475 presented by Alan O'Leary www.copperplatemailorder.com 1. Bothy Band: Green Groves/Flowers of Red Hill. After Hours 2. Paddy O’Brien, Seamus Connolly & Charlie Lennon: Mayor Harrison’s Fedora/Johnny Cronin’s Fancy. Banks of the Shonnon 3. Charlie Lennon: The Reel of Bogey/Ravelled Hank of Yarn. Turning The Tune4. Charlie & Ben …
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Love what you're hearing? Send Hannah a text! In this episode, Hannah discusses performance anxiety in Irish traditional music. She shares personal experiences of feeling frustrated and nervous while playing in front of others. Hannah explores the fear of making mistakes, sounding silly, and being a beginner in a space where one feels they should b…
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This week I have a conversation with Irish fiddler Ellery Klein. Ellery Klein performs across New England with the fiddle, flute, and guitar trio Fódhla and nationally with the three-fiddle Celtic powerhouse group, The Bow Tides, whose debut album, Sailing On, was released in 2022. She also teaches fiddle to all ages in the Boston area and beyond. …
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http//www.copperplatemailorder.com Copperplate Time 474 presented by Alan O'Leary www.copperplatemailorder.com 1. Bothy Band: Green Groves/Flowers of Red Hill. After Hours 2. Patrick Street: Bring the Baby Back/Paidin O’Rafferty. Live from Patrick 3. Cillian Vallely & David Doocey: Big Pat’s/Scotch Mary/Oot Be Est Da Vong Bush. The Yew & The Orchar…
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Love what you're hearing? Send Hannah a text! Jim Lindroth shares his backstory of how he got into Irish music through classical percussion. He discusses the influence of his classical training on his Irish playing, particularly in terms of technique, sound, and color. Jim also talks about his preparation for the Fleadh Cheoil competition and how h…
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