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New Uilleann Piping album from Jimmy O' Brien Moran - Take Me Tender
Posted by TradConnect on April 17, 2014 at 10:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
This is an album that has not been getting much coverage. We are trying to get a track from it, so for now visit Jimmy's website. Take Me Tender is the new CD from Jimmy O'Brien Moran. It is a tribute to the music of Paddy Conneely, a blind piper who lived in Galway. The darling of his age, Conneely gained…
Ensemble Ériu "April's Fool" tour + Irish Times Interview
Posted by TradConnect on April 17, 2014 at 10:00 0 Comments 1 Like
In advance of an April tour Jack Talty and Neil O' Loghlen spoke to Jim Carroll of The Irish Times on the present state of traditional music and the opportunities that are now available for Irish musicians. "Look at the concert in the Royal Albert Hall in London during Michael D Higgins’s visit" he says. "There were a… Jimmy Keane & Pat Broaders "bohola" concert on 19th April on Concert Window
Posted by TradConnect on April 16, 2014 at 11:30 0 Comments 0 Likes
bohola featuring Jimmy Keane and Pat Broaders have announced a live online concert on the Concert Window platform. It will take place on 19th April at 9pm EDT, 8pm CDT or 2am GMT. In a recent press release Jimmy thanks his many fans for their support and as part of their 15th Anniversary…
KAN's announce May tour in Ireland
Posted by TradConnect on January 20, 2013 at 10:00 0 Comments 1 Like
Featuring Brian Finnegan (Flook!) and 2014 BBC Folk Musician of the Year Aidan O'Rourke (Lau), KAN have announced details of a tour starting May 1st in Glens Centre, Manorhamilton, May 2nd An Droichead Belfast, Cultúrlann Ui Chanáin in Derry on…
New album release from Poitín called "Wish"
Posted by TradConnect on April 15, 2014 at 14:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
Poitín featuring Tradconnect member Jeremy King on vocals and bodhrán have just released a new album called Wish. They play Celtic/ Breton music and the album is a mixture of traditional and songs. Included below is a sample track…
Album Review : The Ultimate Guide To Irish Folk
Posted by TradConnect on March 12, 2014 at 10:00 0 Comments 1 Like
The Ultimate Guide to Irish Folk is a new double CD compilation album produced by ARC Music Productions Ltd. In all 34 tracks are included with meticulous notes by music journalist John O' Regan. His insightful knowledge on such matter makes for very good reading in a very detailed 32 page booklet that is also…
Give your traditional album an "Official Online Launch"
Posted by TradConnect on April 5, 2014 at 14:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
Our Official Online Album Launch series is proving a great success. We have done 3 so far and they are clocking up some serious views. Louise Mulcahy's is leading the way with over 1,800 views. This launch series refers to the online environment only and not to radio or live launches. As we… Competition : Win a copy of "Forgotten Gems" by Peter Carberry & Pádraig McGovern
Posted by TradConnect on April 14, 2014 at 9:00 10 Comments 2 Likes
Here is your chance to pick up a free copy of one of last years best traditional albums. It's one of those quiet unassuming albums that will go down as a classic of its time. The title refers to the tunes, but will very easily refer to the album, should anyone…
John Carty on the new Michael Mc Cague album "The Waylaid Man" + new sound samples
Posted by TradConnect on April 13, 2014 at 10:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
On 31st March we did an Official Album Launch on Michael Mc Cagues the The Waylaid Man which you can read here. It has received close to 1,000 views at this stage and is part of an ongoing series…
Celebrating Gradam Ceoil TG4 2014
Posted by TradConnect on March 26, 2014 at 19:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
The TG4 Gradam Ceoil Awards take place tonight 12th April at University Concert Hall, Limerick. Over the last few weeks Tradconnect has celebrated the awards with a series or articles, news and interviews. These articles are gathered together below.
It was early in February this year…
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Tenor banjo
Started by Gerry McDermott in General Discussions on Tuesday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Rosewood Paragon For Sale ~ in Ireland!
Started by Dick Glasgow in Buy & Sell Instruments on Sunday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Uilleann Pipes practice set by Chris Bayley
Started by Ashley Jones in Buy & Sell Instruments. Last reply by Michael Burton Apr 10. 1 Reply 0 Likes
For Sale: Kirk Lynch Half Set in D
Started by David Wood in Buy & Sell Instruments Apr 9. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Lá Gaofar Naomh Bríd (slow piece)
Started by Enda Seery in New Music Compositions. Last reply by Aine Heslin Apr 9. 1 Reply 0 Likes
John McKenna Double CD issue- very soon
Started by jim bainbridge in General Discussions Apr 5. 0 Replies 2 Likes
For Sale - Castagnari Kriss 111 Button box C#/D
Started by Peter McCoye in Buy & Sell Instruments Apr 5. 0 Replies 0 Likes
For Sale : vPipes (Electric Uileann pipes)
Started by Kavan Donohoe in General Discussions Mar 31. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Löfgren Swedish Whistles
Started by Richard Mannerlöf in Buy & Sell Instruments. Last reply by Lars 'Larry Mór' Mott Mar 31. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Wanted to Trade: My D Sindt for a Sindt in C or C#.
Started by Christopher Selby in Buy & Sell Instruments Mar 31. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Irish Bouzouki Cittern - Crump
Started by Alan Reid in Buy & Sell Instruments Mar 26. 0 Replies 0 Likes
3 Trad Musicians required for wedding on 26th April 2014
Started by TradConnect in General Discussions Mar 22. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Airgead Realta High D
Started by Richard Mannerlöf in Buy & Sell Instruments. Last reply by Richard Mannerlöf Mar 21. 2 Replies 0 Likes
FS: Bernard Overton Low D on Ebay
Started by Salvi Caracuel in Buy & Sell Instruments Mar 12. 0 Replies 0 Likes
FS: Chieftain Low D on Ebay
Started by Salvi Caracuel in Buy & Sell Instruments Mar 12. 0 Replies 0 Likes
FS: Accordion Hohner Vox 3 Atlantic IV N De Luxe - Ebay
Started by Salvi Caracuel in Buy & Sell Instruments Mar 12. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Left handed banjos
Started by Derek Copley in Buy & Sell Instruments Mar 6. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hey Everyone, post your music here...
Started by Tony Lawless in General Discussions. Last reply by David Doocey Mar 5. 23 Replies 5 Likes
For Sale : Domnahl na Gruen D Low Whistle
Started by Richard Mannerlöf in Buy & Sell Instruments Mar 4. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Need more info on "Fhear a Bhata."
Started by Patrick O. Young in General Discussions. Last reply by Tim Kennedy Mar 1. 7 Replies 0 Likes
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ALDOC posted a videoALDOC // From Tallaght To Halle // ALBUM PROMO VID
We are very happy and excited to announce that after two years of making our debut "ALDOC" album "From Tallaght to Halle", it will be released on the 1st of ...
Simon McDonnell posted a videoSPRING BARLEY irish desert blues - demo live video
Full House Blues (Simon McDonnell - arrangement Spring Barley)
ALDOC commented on TradConnect's blog post New Traditional Irish Music"We are very happy and excited to announce that after two years of making our debut ALDOC album "From Tallaght to Halle", it will be released on the 1st of May!! Here is a promo video for the…"
ALDOC posted a status"We are very happy to be apart of tradconnect. Here is our new promo viv
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXnq82Hc9OE"
Carmel Gunning posted a blog post15th Annual Carmel Gunning Int. Summer School Festival of Irish Music and Song, Sligo.
The 15th Annual Carmel Gunning Int. Summer School Music Festival will be held on the 4th 5th and 6th August inclusive this year. Monday 4th August - Classes 11am - 5pm. Then Music session at 9.30pm in Earleys Pub in Bridge Street, Sligo…See More
Jonathan Milton commented on Larry Fortson's group Austin Uilleann Piper's Hang"Looking forward to piping with you all this coming Sunday, 4-20! See ya there. "
Paul Barry commented on TradConnect's blog post Competition : Win a copy of "Forgotten Gems" by Peter Carberry & Pádraig McGovern"Uileann Pipes"
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