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Episode 70-Navigating Tech and Writing Tunes
42:52
New inventions and technology can make life—and Irish music—more convenient, more accessible, and sweeter…. and more complicated. This episode examines a few innovations like the washing machine, the personal computer, and to the electric bicycle—though you’ll have to go to Episode 18-Wax Cylinders to the World Wide Web for extensive chat about recording technologies… and also Episode 40-Irish Tunes in the Key of C-19. There are also plenty of Irish tunes here that mention tech and innovations. (Because whether or not you’re actually thinking about short and long clicking sounds, if you call a tune The Telegraph, it’s still a reference to what was once a remarkable new way to transmit messages.) For SHEET MUSIC, downloadable recordings, and videos of all the ORIGINAL TUNES in this episode, please visit the Original Tunes Page. Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Linda Gore, Michael Stoner, Randall Semagin, Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss, Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Lynn Hayes, Bob Suchor, Brian Benscoter, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast |
Mar 21, 2023 |
Episode 69-Tea, Turf, and Wooden Spoons
30:52
Lunch routines, laundry, kid art supplies, spoons, and teacups are details of domestic life that don’t usually make it into the photo albums, or the tune titles. But they shape lives. And in the midst of the thousands of jigs and reels out there, the simple (and profound) cup of tea.. and the basket of turf are represented. Here’s a meditation on tunes with prosaic titles and the stimulating stories behind them. _________________ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, sheet music to original tunes in this episode, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. ___________________ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Jocelyn Codner, Karin Kettenring, Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss, Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Lynn Hayes, Bob Suchor, Brian Benscoter, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast |
Feb 21, 2023 |
Episode 68-20 Years of BCMFest
27:52
Presenting concerts can be about a lot more than throwing someone onstage. Matt Smith manages Club Passim in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which has been the central venue and fountain of support for 20 years—and is now the official presenter—for Boston’s Celtic Music Festival. For Matt, it’s all about creating opportunities for something special and unique to happen. Learn about where this little festival has been, and where it’s going, with or without your Mouse Pants! _________________ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. ___________________ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Elisabeth Carter, Mark Haynes, Michael Craine, Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss, Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Lynn Hayes, Bob Suchor, Brian Benscoter, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. |
Jan 10, 2023 |
Episode 67-Hunting for Wren Tunes and Tales
28:51
Why did kids carry dead birds on sticks all over Ireland on the 26th of December? And what did this all have to do with first century Christian martyr St. Stephen? Just like traditional tunes, which can vary from player to player, the whole history of Wren Day depends on the storyteller. Learn more about the role a melody, a good story (or three), and a tiny bird has played in the centuries-long winter tradition of hunting the wren. _________________ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. ___________________ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: John Kerr, Chris Armstrong, Marco Battaglia, Rudolf Tschachtli, Julia Richards, Nina Coyle, Michael Schock, Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss, Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Lynn Hayes, Bob Suchor, Brian Benscoter, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast |
Dec 20, 2022 |
Episode 66-Up in Smoke
59:51
Loss can spark achingly beautiful music. It can also spark new forms of creativity for musicians. This episode is a meditation on the stubborn insistence and the transformative power of creativity, featuring beautiful conversations with Emmanuelle Le Blanc, Daniel Neely, Joe DeZarn, Tina Eck, and a poem from Brian O’Donovan. Here’s to sowing beauty and blooming from the muck of misfortune.
__________________ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. ___________________ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Ron Kral, Isaiah Hall, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, Matt Jensen, John Ploch, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss, Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Lynn Hayes, Bob Suchor, Brian Benscoter, Finian McCluskey, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast |
Nov 15, 2022 |
Episode 65-Cutting Routes and Tracing Roots
22:51
As tunes travel they change. And to turn an old Irish reel into an old time tune can involve adjusting notes to suit different instruments, using different techniques… and also digging into the non-musical stories. In this episode I tuck into some early railway stories while Agi Kovacs and Jesse Winch help me follow Paddy on the Turnpike, from North Galway to North Carolina. __________________ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. ___________________ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Laura Johnson, Frank Krygowski, Lynn Hayes, Mike Voss, Bob Suchor, Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, John Ploch, Matt Jensen, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Gerry Corr, Jonathan Duvick, Brian Benscoter, , Finian McCluskey, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, David Vaughan, Matt Jensen and Suezen Brown |
Oct 18, 2022 |
Episode 64-O’Farrell’s Trip to Texas
45:51
Beauty is in the eye of the (informed) beholder. Where many of us might overlook a grubby little copy book or an awkwardly named interlibrary loan, others can help us understand them as treasures that shine new understanding on Irish history. Learn how Laura Flanagan in Texas and Dáibhí Ó Cróinín made unexpected finds; learn more about special library collections from Aedín Clements; and take a side trip to Thailand (because even hard working researchers can use a break once in a while). For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. ___________________ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Matt Jensen, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Andrew Westphal, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, David Vaughan, Tom Frederick, Paul DeCamp, Gerry Corr, Jonathan Duvick, Sean Carroll, Brian Benscoter, Isobel McMahon, Finian McCluskey, John Ploch, Suezen Brown, and Bob Suchor. |
Sep 20, 2022 |
Episode 63- Juice Box Sessions
01:03:51
It’s really exciting and important to have kids playing Irish music. And it takes organization, skill, and willing adults to create learning opportunities for them. In this episode Annmarie Acosta, Lexie Boatright, Clare Cason, Oisín Mac Diarmada, Maisie Lynch, Eileen Estes, Agi Kovacs, Ken Fleming, and Aidan Flanagan—and very special guest students, parents, and community members—share ideas for building the next generation of Irish players and dancers, with and without support and acknowledgement from the rest of us… |
Aug 17, 2022 |
Episode 62-Daughters, Maids, and Boys
26:52
Most Irish traditional tunes have names. Some go by many different names. So what’s in a name? Do names help us associate tunes with people, or remember vast numbers of melodies… or is there another agenda afoot? In this episode, Colm Gannon, Nic Gareiss, Mick Moloney—and renowned 20th century literary figures Dick and Jane—explore the meaning behind the names. __________________ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. ___________________ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Michael Maggs, Matt Jensen, Paul DeCamp, Gerry Corr, Jonathan Duvick, Sean Carroll, Brian Benscoter, Isobel McMahon, Mike O’Malley, Mike Voss, Finian McCluskey, John Ploch, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Ian Bittle, Chris Murphy, Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, David Vaughan, Suezen Brown, Bob Suchor, and Tom Frederick. |
Jul 19, 2022 |
Episode 61: Rounding up the the Tunes
50:51
When flute player and police captain Francis O’Neill published his first and most extensive collection of Irish tunes in 1903, he included a LOT of tunes. Nicholas Carolan called it “the largest snapshot of this music ever taken in its 9,000 year history.” 120 years later, I revisit O’Neill’s two biggest books, to explore what’s in there, and what isn’t. With the help of authors Michael O’Malley and Ronan O’Driscoll, librarian Aedin Clements, and fiddle player/scholar Laura Flanagan. I attempt to deepen (and maybe even adjust) my perspective on this heavy piece of the Irish music foundation. __________________ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. ___________________ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Gerry Corr, Jonathan Duvick, Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Ian Bittle, Finian McCluskey, John Ploch, Brian Benscoter, Chris Murphy, Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, David Vaughan, Suezen Brown, Paul DeCamp, Bob Suchor, Tom Frederick, Leslie Stack, Andrew Westphal, Roland Hebborn, Chris Armstrong, Ralf Wolfgarten, and James Falzone. |
Jun 21, 2022 |
Episode 60-Selma and Rose
19:51
Most of the Irish traditional jigs and reels I play have associations, information, history, and sentiments bundled into them. Even these dance tunes that have no words carry so much. And everybody who plays these tunes bears and shares more than just a few notes and rhythms. In this episode, flute player and piper Emer Mayock, harp player Andrea Kiupel-Grona, and banjo/harmonica player Don Meade share Rose in the Heather and Maid of Selma lore. __________________ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. ___________________ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Gerry Corr, Jonathan Duvick, Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, Ian Bittle, Finian McCluskey, Kieran Jordan, John Ploch, Brian Benscoter, Chris Murphy, Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, David Vaughan, Suezen Brown, and Paul DeCamp. |
May 17, 2022 |
Episode 59-Shortcut to the Heart
26:51
Irish Music Stories is the show about traditional music and the bigger stories behind it, like how important, ancient songs and little short folk ditties lodge in the heart, not the ears… or the eyes. In this episode, fiddle player Séamus Connolly shares early experiences of playing and collecting Irish music, and also recent challenges and insights. Also woven into the show are a few thoughts from Louis de Paor about tradition and innovation, and how the structure of old ballads and poems can resonate today. __________________ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. ___________________ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Ian Bittle, Finian McCluskey, John Ploch, Brian Benscoter, Chris Murphy, Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, David Vaughan, Suezen Brown, Paul DeCamp, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, Gerry Corr, Jonathan Duvick, Sean Carroll, Isobel McMahon, John Kerr, Charlie Durfee, Bob Suchor, Maureen Callanan, Margaret Sloan, Donna Kolojeskie, Mark Haynes, Michael Schock, Rachel O’Meara, and Jock Harkness. |
Apr 19, 2022 |
Episode 58-The Astonishing Adventures of Shannon Heaton
30:51
Learn how and why Shannon Heaton creates the Irish Music Stories podcast, as Matt Heaton turns the mic around in the sunroom studio. Tune into this Old-Time radio (half) hour celebration of community, DIY ingenuity, and weighted blankets. And learn about the future of IMS! For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. * * * * Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Jeremy Hurley, Bob Suchor, Tom Frederick, John Ploch, Ian Bittle, Finian McCluskey, Sean Carroll, Jonathan Duvick, Chris Armstrong, Ken Doyle, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Suezen Brown, Paul DeCamp, Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, and Gerry Corr. |
Dec 14, 2021 |
Episode 57-Best Laid Plans
07:51
Setbacks and surprises are inevitable. Weather and illness—and all sorts of other plan disrupters—are not always foreseeable or controllable. But when disappointment and disruption descends, we can regulate our reactions. Here’s a short follow up to last month’s episode about wellness and balance, including a spoiler about the big marathon (so if you missed Episode 56, check that out before you listen to this one!) __________________ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. ___________________ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Bob Suchor, Mark Haynes, Linda Gore, John Ploch, Brian Benscoter, Ian Bittle, Finian McCluskey, Sean Carroll, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Chris Armstrong, Ken Doyle, Rick Rubin, Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, Suezen Brown, Paul DeCamp, Emil Hauptmann, Randy Krajniak, Joel DeLashmit, David Vaughan, Susan Walsh, and Loren Bookbinder. |
Nov 09, 2021 |
Episode 56-Born for Sport
46:51
For many Irish musicians, it can be a tricky and essential game to stay active and find balance between artistic, intellectual, social, and physical pursuits. In this episode, Aubrey Atwater, Evangelos Stowell, and Pa Sheehan share tales from the trails, the barn, the pitch, and the gym to help “work out” some of the Irish music insights that can come to those who sweat. ___________________ For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. ___________________ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Steve Wilson, Tom Frederick, Art Costa, Bob Suchor, Chris & the Murphy family, John Ploch, Susan Walsh, Ian Bittle, David Vaughan, Paul DeCamp, The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Brian Benscoter, Finian McCluskey, Jonathan Duvick, Joel DeLashmit, Gerry Corr, Chris Armstrong, Ken Doyle, and Rick Rubin. |
Oct 12, 2021 |
Episode 55-Written in Mortar
58:51
Flute player John McKenna left troves of treasures when he recorded 78 RPMS in the 1920s; Na Píobairí Uilleann in Dublin helped preserve Irish piping; and Dr. Charles Heaton inspired his grandson to play piano with just eight bars of music. Legacy can nestle between bricks, on birch trees, and on manuscript paper… and it can bloom in surprising ways. In this episode, Liam Kelly, Ivan Goff, Julie Wood Merchant, Wes Merchant, and Matt Heaton share stories about enduring gifts, with special music from organists Charles Heaton and Renée Anne Louprette. |
Sep 14, 2021 |
Episode 54-Banquet of Collective Wisdom
26:52
Irish Music Stories is the show about traditional music, and the bigger stories behind it. Episodes are often 40-50 minutes long (and 51 seconds). Here’s a shorter installment. With help from Ellery Klein I delve into collective wisdom; and I revisit a poem that I aired back in Season One. This episode is 26 minutes… and 51 seconds long. ___________________ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Chris Armstrong, Margaret Finny, Ken Doyle, Susan Walsh, David Vaughan, Lynn Hayes, Brian Benscoter, John Ploch, Ian Bittle, Finian McCluskey, Joel DeLashmit, Gerry Corr, Michael Craine, Kevin Ryall, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, and The Sofia, Home of B Street Theatre. For transcripts, playlists, bios, video links, and to donate to the project, please visit IrishMusicStories.org |
Aug 10, 2021 |
Episode 53-Songs of Cattle and Copper
59:51
For centuries, traditional music in Wales have endured empire, organized religion, and connections with port towns in Ireland, like Wexford and Cork. In this special IMS spotlight on Cymru, Rhodri McDonagh, Ceri Rhys Matthews, Angharad Jenkins, and Patrick Rimes explore how the Welsh language, the rhythms of industry, and the lyricism of the rural landscape have shaped the music—and the oxen traditions—of one of Ireland’s closest neighbors. _______ Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, Brian Benscoter, Ian Bittle, Finian McCluskey, Joel DeLashmit, Jonathan Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mark Haynes, John Ploch, Chris Armstrong, Ken Doyle, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, David Vaughan Support the show and learn more at https://www.irishmusicstories.org |
Jul 13, 2021 |
Episode 52-Garden of Ballads
55:51
Plants can be carefully cultivated or can spread naturally. Songs, too, can spread deliberately or accidentally. Here’s a small sampling of just a few of the song collectors who helped preserve gardens of old English, Scottish, and Irish ballads that travelled to North America. Alex Cumming and Catherine Crowe help untangle a few strands of the bountiful musical harvest of folk history and culture preserved by Francis Child, John Lomax, Helen Creighton, Elisabeth Bristol Greenleaf, Anne & Frank Warner, and Olive Dame Campbell (whose grave I’m determined to find by the end of the episode). * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Gašper Šinkovec, Sheila Worrall, Brian Benscoter, Marc Gunn, Suezen Brown, Paul DeCamp, Paul Grajciar, Elisabeth Carter, Jen and Bob Strom, Rick Rubin, Susan Walsh, Ken Doyle, Chris Armstrong, John Ploch, Benjamin Ruth, Joel DeLashmit, Finian McCluskey, Jon Duvick, Gerry Corr, Mike Voss, and Ian Bittle. Support the show and learn more at https://www.irishmusicstories.org |
Jun 08, 2021 |
Episode 51-Depot of Expected Needs
16:51
If you want to share music with folks outside of your home, you gotta carry your instruments and gear (unless you’re live-streaming). And if you want to share podcast episodes along with show notes and other extras, you gotta build a site to share everything. Hear a bit about how guitarist Matt Heaton, fiddle player Laura Cortese, and flute player and podcaster Shannon Heaton have created their portable supply bases. And take in a Companion Chapter, from the new Irish Music Stories site. ___________________________________________ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters:Nancy Kearney, Peter Lee, Tom Frederick, Brian Benscoter, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Gerry Corr, Joel DeLashmit, David Vaughan, Chris Armstrong, Irish and Celtic Music Podcast, Robert Levelle, Mark Haynes, Bob Suchor, Jon Duvick, Chris Murphy, Ken Doyle, Randy Krajniak, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, John Ploch, Charlie Durfee, and Ian Bittle. ——— Find transcripts, bios, related essays and videos, photos, artwork, playlists… and donate to IMS… at IrishMusicStories.org |
May 11, 2021 |
Episode 50-Framing the Stories
05:51
How much power does a backdrop have? As the Irish Music Stories production team works to assemble episodes and bonus materials, Shannon explores the wooded hills of Medford, Massachusetts to find visual and organizational surrounds that look and feel like time-worn jigs, and ballads, and nights of music and dance. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 50 Tune: “Free the Heel,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Grupai Ceol Theme,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Sunny Banks Demo” #1, 2, 3 from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Chimes,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “G# Chimes” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Celtic Grooves” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Sunny Banks Demo” #4 from Production Music for Irish Music Stories |
Feb 09, 2021 |
Episode 49-The Naming of Birds
06:51
After a horrific week of social unrest in the U.S., and as Irish Music Stories begins a major overhaul, host Shannon Heaton offers a meditation on how cataloging and organizing can soothe the soul. * * * * * * * Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 49 Tune: “Perfect Maze,” from Perfect Maze Tune: “Dark Low Jig,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “G Meditation,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Haapvesi,” from January EP Tune: “D Chimes” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories |
Jan 12, 2021 |
Episode 48 Trailer
02:05
Trailer for the December 2020 episode of Irish Music Stories. |
Dec 08, 2020 |
Episode 48-Between the Tunes
42:51
What’s up with stage banter? And why all the joking around between tunes in a session? Explore the on- and offstage chat that surrounds traditional music with Máirtín de Cógáin, Paddy League, Joanie Madden, Rus Bradburd, Liz Carroll, and Jean-Michel Veillon. There’s also plenty of music in this episode. Full playlist below. And for Japanese speakers who want to get started with Irish Music Stories, the first episode has been translated fully (transcript) by Ryoko Murakami (with Tomoaki Hatekeyama) HERE * * * * * * * Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Books Mentioned in IMS Episode 48 Bradburd, Rus. Paddy on the Hardwood. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 2006. Carson, Ciaran. Last Night’s Fun. New York: North Point Press, 1996. Heaney, Seamus. “Digging.” Death of a Naturalist. London & Boston: Faber and Faber, 1966. Music Heard on IMS Episode 48 Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Redican's Jig / The Merry Old Woman Jig / The Chapel Bell” from bohola Tune: “Behind The Bush In Parkhanna/Battle Of Aughrim,” from Swimming Against The Falls/SnámhIin Aghaidh Easa Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Abbey Reel,” from Kitchen Session Tune: “Chimes,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “The House On the Hill,” from Triptych Recitation: “First You Must Learn the Grip,” from Forty Years of Irish Piping Tune: “Mutey Big Build,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Bird in the Bush,” (with Beatboxing), from Live at Johnny D’s Tune: “Dans Loudieg,” from Première Tune: “War Hent Kerrigouarc'h/ Sheriffmuir,” from Première Tune: “Barbra Streisand's Trip to Saginaw / Michael Connell’s,” from On the Offbeat Tune: “John’s Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Modal Travel Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Polkas Medley: John Collins’ Fancy / Eileen’s Polka / Ned Kelly’s Polka,” from The Burren Backroom Series, Vol. 1 (Live) Tune: “Kerry Reel,” from fiddler comp Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Tonn Cliodhna,” from FYH Tune: “Over The Moor To Maggie/Dowd's Number Nine,” Ómós Do Joe Cooley Tune: “Rockabye by Firelight,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Pretty Girls of Mayo, the Steeplechase,” (AKA ‘Reel Cork, Like!’) from From Cork with Love Tune: Celtic Grooves,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Stage Banter: “How To Make Proper Tea!” from From Cork with Love Tune: “Ballyea,” from Hangin' at the Crossroads |
Dec 08, 2020 |
Episode 47-The Myth of Tragedy
53:52
How do new traditional Irish and Scottish tunes come together? How do composers conjure melodies? Composers Liz Carroll, Dáithí Sproule, and Katie McNally share thoughts on creativity, the tune writing process, and the myths behind the music. There’s also plenty of music in this episode. Full playlist below. And for Japanese speakers who want to get started with Irish Music Stories, the first episode has been translated fully (transcript) by Ryoko Murakami (with Tomoaki Hatekeyama) HERE * * * * * * * Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 47 Tune: “Bold Doherty,” from An Traidisiún Beo Tune: “Golden Castle chimes… and Golden Castle,” from (Live in our Living Room) Tune: The Dark Island,” from Encore Tune: “The Anniversary Reel/Out for the Night,” from Out for the Night Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “The Wolf / The Duck,” from On the Offbeat Tune: “Limerick Lift Off,” from (Live in our Living Room) Tune: “As The Crow Flies,” from Half Day Road Tune: “After Hours Theme” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Wild Swans at Coole,” from Living Room Demo Tune: “Wild Swans at Coole,” from The Music of Ed Reavy Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Last of the Leaves,” from Half Day Road Tune: “Liz’s New tune,” from Living Room Demo (with chords from the Lower Level) Tune: “The Bag of Spuds,” from Notes From The Heart Tune: “October Tune,” from Living Room Demo Tune: “Taylors Falls,” from The Crow in the Sun Tune: “My Dearest Dear,” from Trian Tune: “Acadia March,” from The Bloom of Youth Tune: “D Chimes” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Planxty Charles Bunworth” from Ireland: Crossroads Of Art And Design, 1690-1840 - The Music Tune: “Mutey Big Build” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Hometown Lullaby” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “8645,” from Living Room Demo Tune: “Lady Ginsberg,” from Living Room Demo Tune: “Jenny Dang the Weaver,” from Instructional Video Tune: “John’s Theme” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Heartstrings Theme” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories |
Nov 10, 2020 |
Episode 46-Ancient Tongues, Modern Times
59:51
Learning just a few words in Gaelic is mannerly when visiting Ireland and Scotland. And it can be a way IN to cultural values and humor. Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Séamus Ó Flatharta, Ciarán Bolger, Michael Coult, Julie Fowlis, Mary Jane Lamond, and Brian Ó hAirt help me understand connections between language and music. And how songs in Irish and Scottish Gaelic transmit emotion, carry history, and lift people up. There’s also plenty of music in this episode. Full playlist below. And for Japanese speakers who want to get started with Irish Music Stories, the first episode has been translated fully (transcript) by Ryoko Murakami (with Tomoaki Hatekeyama) HERE * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Jane Knight, Tinka, Roland Hebborn, Marina Poggemann, Emil Hauptmann, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Randy Krajniak, Jon Duvick, Suezen Brown, John Plock, Joel DeLashmit, and Gerry Corr Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 46 Song: “Déirín Dé - The Last of the Light,” from Blackthorn: Irish Love Songs - An Draighneán Donn: Amhráin Grá Song: “A Mhairi Bhoidheach,” from Lan Duil Song: “Puirt-À-Beul Set: Fodor Dha Na Gamhna Beaga” from Gach Sgeul / Every Story Tune: “Chimes,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Song: “Amhrán Pheadair Bhreathnaigh,” from Local Ground Song: “Liontar Duinn an,” from Down the Green Fields Song: “Dh’ eirich mi moch madainn cheòthar,” from alterum Song: “Báidín Fheilimí,” Irish Songs We Learned at School, Ar Ais Arís! Tune: “Dark Low Jig,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Bb Intro Groove,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Song: “An Mhaighdean Mhara,” from Island Angel Song: “Live Clip,” from The Burren Pub Song: “An Tiarna Randal,” from Sunda Tune: “Grupai Ceol Theme,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Slip Jig Dreams,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Song: “Enach Cuain,” from The Road From Connemara Song: “O Conamara,” from Live at Dean Cetner-Performing Arts Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Washington Post March,” from Have A Little Faith Song: “Dh’èirich Mi Moch Madainn Cheòthar,” from alterum Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Song: “Beidh Aonach Amárach (There's a Fair Tomorrow),” from The Best of Altan - The Songs Song: “Touch the Sky,” from Brave (Original Score) Tune: “Chimes,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Song: “A ghoul leig dhachaigh dam nmhàthair mi,” from Gach Sgeul / Every Story Song: “A Mhorag 's Na Horo Gheallaidh, from Lan Duil Song: “Air a' Ghille Tha Mo Rùn (It is the Lad that I Love),” from Seinn Song: “Chi Mi Na Morbheanna,” from Mouth Music Tune: Tune For Mairead & Anna Ni Mhaonaigh,” from Liz Carroll Tune: “Seinn O,” from Suas e! Tunes: “Ifearnáin,” (Boys of Ballisoaire) from Suna |
Oct 13, 2020 |
Episode 45-Trad in the Classroom
52:52
There’s no definitive Irish or Scottish music method book. A lot of seasoned practitioners learned their music in kitchens and pubs. So how do they bring that immersive, social learning approach into the classroom? In this episode, June McCormack, Michael Rooney, Alasdair White, Caroline Keane, and Tom Delany share ideas about teaching and learning traditional music. There’s also plenty of music in this episode. Full playlist below. And for Japanese speakers who want to get started with Irish Music Stories, the first episode has been translated fully (transcript) by Ryoko Murakami (with Tomoaki Hatekeyama) HERE * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Finn Agenbroad, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Randy Krajniak, Jon Duvick, Suezen Brown, John Ploch, Joel DeLashmit, Chris Murphy, and Joe Martin Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 45 Tune: “Sabai Sabai,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “99 High,” from The Blue Dress Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “McIntyre's Fancy,” from Hup Termonfeckin Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “G Chimes,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “D Mutey Big Build,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Graf Spey,” from Draíocht Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Macalla Suite,” from Gradam Ceoil TG4 Tune: “Farewell To Erin, The Morning Star,” from Traditional Music On Fiddle, Banjo & Harp Tune: “Capt Murdo Kennedy of Kyle, South Uist Golf Club” from An Clar Geal Tune: “Cairistiona Chaimbeul” from Back of Boisdale Tune: “Quickstep & 9/8 Marches,” from James Duncan Mackenzie Tune: “Kenny Gilles of Portnalong, from Scotland’s Big Session video Tune: “The Hairy Angler Fish…” from Room Enough for All Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “John Kelly's, Old Concertina Reel,” from Never Say Goodbye, Say Good Luck Tune: “Métro Blues,” from Never Say Goodbye, Say Good Luck Tune: “Modal Groove,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “John’s Theme,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Mickey Callaghan's Slide/Winnie Hayes’s Jig,” from Kitty Lie Over Tune: “The Murroe Polka / The Taur Polka / Mick Duggan’s Polka, from Shine Tune: “Slip Jig Dreams,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Abbey Reel,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Reavy's - The Milliner's Daughter,” from Traditional Music On Fiddle, Banjo & Harp Tune: ‘Ballybrolly Jig #1 (The North Star), from Rubai |
Sep 08, 2020 |
Episode 44-Not Easy Playing Green
44:52
The topic of sustainable travel for touring musicians has been reframed, as Covid-19 has cancelled most music live music events for an unforeseeable amount of time. But as activity kicks up again, conversations about responsible, viable, grateful travel—and conservation—remain vital. In this episode, I’ll revisit earlier chats with Liz about her environmental advocacy; Dana Lyn and Kyle Sanna about their musical show that pays tribute (and donates profits) to coral reef ecosystems; and beekeeper Ottavio Forte, whose bees I recorded for a forthcoming album of bee-themed music. And I’ll go back to 6th century Ireland, to offer some historical perspective on activism.
There’s also plenty of music in this episode. Full playlist below. And for Japanese speakers who want to get started with Irish Music Stories, the first episode has been translated fully (transcript) by Ryoko Murakami (with Tomoaki Hatekeyama) HERE * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Aubrey Atwater, Ed Schilling, John Bunch, Lynn Hayes, Finn Agenbroad, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Randy Krajniak, Jon Duvick, and Suezen Brown. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 44 Tune: “Trundle’s, Paddy Fahey’s,” from Making Time Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Irish Music Stories Production music Tune: “Strawberry Blossom / Mulhaire’s,” from The Coral Suite EP Tune: “Apian Army,” from Perfect Maze Tune: “D Chimes,” from Irish Music Stories Production music Tune: “D Big Build,” from Irish Music Stories Production music Tune: “Silver Slipper / Aqualude,” from The Coral Suite EP Tune: "Wisteria," from Via Portland Tune: “The Humours Of Trim (AKA Rolling Wave),” from Traditional Music On Fiddle, Banjo & Harp Tune: “Sir Ulick Burke,” from Making Time Tune: “Maidin Fhomhair,” from Live At Mona's Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Irish Music Stories Production music Tune: “Tuhy's Frolics / Rakes of Cashel,” from Making Time Tune: “Fisher's Hornpipe,” from Dance Tune: “Gur Mise Tha fo mhulad,” from Making Time Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Irish Music Stories Production music Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Irish Music Stories Production music Tune: “The Gypsy Queen,” from Raven Tune: “The Noodle Vendor,” from Perfect Maze Tune: “John’s Theme,” from Irish Music Stories Production music Tune: “Brad’s Honeybees,” from Lovers’ Well Tune: “Aoibhinn Crónán,” from Deadly Buzz Tune: “Bow for Rama,” from Perfect Maze Song: “Beeswing,” from Land Of Fish And Seals Tune: “Queen of the Earth and Child of the Skies,” from The Western Star Tune: Intro to “The Beehive,” from Rubai |
Aug 11, 2020 |
Episode 43-From the Fringe to the Fore
51:51
The role of instruments in Celtic traditions can be fickle: newer voices (like the tenor banjo) are increasingly popular on festival stages; while ancient ones (like the harp) still hang on the outskirts when it comes to modern group projects. Find out how the banjo came into common acceptance in Irish circles from Daniel Neely, Enda Scahill, and Martin Howley… and learn about joys and challenges of outsider status from harpist Maeve Gilchrist, cellist Natalie Haas, and saxophone players Susan Lindsay and Isaac Alderson. There’s also plenty of music in this episode. Full playlist below. And for Japanese speakers who want to get started with Irish Music Stories, the first episode has been translated fully (transcript) by Ryoko Murakami (with Tomoaki Hatekeyama) HERE * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Pat Wilcox, Soomee Han, Ken Doyle, Stephanie Reeve, Finn Agenbroad, Mark Haynes, David Vaughan, Gerry Corr, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Randy Krajniak, Jon Duvik, and Suezen Brown. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 43 Tunes: “The Big Reel Of Ballynacally/The High Hill/Flash Away The Pressing Gang,” from Sunny Spells And Scattered Showers Tune: Professor Cherry, from Ports of Call Tune: “D Chimes,” from Irish Music Stories Production music Tune: “Taste of Gaelic,” from The Cabin Sessions Tune: “February Bright,” from 20 Chandler Street Tune: “Zayante,” from Home Recording Tune: “G Meditation,” from Irish Music Stories Production music Tune: “Harp Glissando demonstration,” from How to play Glissandos on the Harp Tune: “Waimea Rising,” from Vignette Tune: “The Castlebay Scrap/Stuarts Rant,” from Play On Light Tune: “The Blue Dress,” from The Blue Dress Tune: “Tom Maguire's Fancy, The Flogging Reel,” from Traditional Music On Fiddle, Banjo & Harp Tune: “Following the North Star,” from Freedom Highway Tune: “The Miller Of Drone/Pauline Conneely's/Finbar Dwyer’s,” from An Traidisiún Beo Tune: “Medley,” from live footage from 1928 (presented by Vitaphone) Tune: “Seamus Connolly's/Brid Harpur’s,” from Traditional Music From Doolin Co. Clare Tune: “The Rookery,” from Music class at 2014 Milwaukee Irishfest Summer School Tune: “The New Irish Barn Dance,” from 1929 recording Tune: “Sailor on the Rock,” from Fleá Ceoil (1964 recording from Gael Linn) Tune: “Bill Cheatum / Kitchen Girl,” from Live in Galway Tune: Martin Wynnes #2 / Martin Wynnes #1 / The Coalminer,” from Roots of the Banjo Tree Tune: “Splendid Isolation,” from At the Racket Tune: “Mutey Big Build,” from Irish Music Stories Production music Tune: “Siege of Ennis No. 3,” from B Side of Copley Record #9-178 Tune: “Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria,” from Bach: Goldberg Variations (For Saxophone Quartet) Tune: “Rhythm Is Our Business,” from 1935 Hits (Remastered) Tune: “Abbey Reel Meditation,” from Irish Music Stories Production music Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Irish Music Stories Production music Song: “Sixteen Jolly Ravers,” from From the Green to the Blue Tune: “Sabai Sabai,” from Irish Music Stories Production music Tune: “Aunt Jane’s Trip to Norway,” from The Blue Dress Tune: “Jane’s Reel,” from Simon Chrisman & Wes Corbett Tune: “Stah Wahs,” from banjo outtake |
Jul 14, 2020 |
Episode 42 Trailer
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Trailer for the June 2020 episode of Irish Music Stories |
Jun 09, 2020 |
Episode 42-The Long Arm of the Irish Tradition
57:51
Persistent infections like Covid-19 … and social injustice.. and racism… loom large. And still, these little Irish jigs and reels are forming bridges across oceans. What happens when people fall in love with a foreign music culture and pull themselves out of their comfort zones to travel and learn to play? Learn about the perspective Irish music has offered Guillermo Del Val Rodriguez, Santiago Molina, Gregor Brinkschulte, Alasdair Fraser, Rolf Wagels, Kerstin Otten, Brent Cassidy, Andy Xuhang, Alex Navar, hatao, Geoffrey Lim, Ted Cizadlo, and Andy Linton. There’s also plenty of music in this episode. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Ryne VanHorn, Dan Kaufman, Finn Agenbroad, Rex Edwards, Michael Craine, Bruce Douglas, Nancy Kearney, Paul Fackler, Art Costa, Linda Hammond, Chris Murphy, David Vaughan, Gerry Corr, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Randy Krajniak, Jon Duvik, and one anonymous donor. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Read about the Irish flute mask (mentioned in the episode) by Lisa Danforth HERE And for Japanese speakers who want to get started with Irish Music Stories, the first episode has been translated fully (transcript) by Ryoko Murakami, with support from Tomoaki Hatekeyama HERE. * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 40 Tune: “Migratory,” from tricolor BIGBAND Tune: “The Flight of the Earls (El Vuelo De Los Condes),” from Brotherhood of Stars (A Irmandade Das Estrelas) Tune: “Kiss the Maid Behind the Barrel,” from Living Room recording Tune: “The Golden Ticket,” from The Western Star Tune: "Para Ani,” from Historia Tune: “Foliada!” from Ports of Call Tune: “G Meditation,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Masters of Consequence,” from Horizon Tune: “Bb Intro,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “44 Mill Street,” from The Blue Dress Song: “Ich weiß ein fein brauns Mägdelein,” from Duo Tune/Song: “Pretty Girl Milking Her Cow” Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Nocturne,” from Songs From a Secret Garden Tune: “Larry Lavin’s Choice,” from Galleon Flute Demo Video Tune: “Planxty Fitzgerald,” from Traditional Irish Music on pipa guitar, live at Bray Mermaid Arts Centre Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories “Midnight Walker,” from Celtic Graces: A Best of Ireland “Desvairada,” from Brazilian Choro he posted on YouTube (used with permission) Tune: “月をさがして” (Looking for the Moon) from Songs of Raindrops and Breeze Tune: “Grupai Ceol Theme,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Polkas,” from Mapo FM Song: “Runaway,” from Forgiven, Not Forgotten Tune: “Belle of the South Shore,” from B&B Tune: “D Mutey Big Build,” from Production Music for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Out on the Ocean,” from Live In Seattle Tune: “Woo Dr Hythm,” from This is How we Fly Tune: “The Banshee, Swinging on a Gate,” from Live at the Welsh Dragon Tune: “Twins' Dance Party / Sylvia's & Mikey's Reels,” from Raven |
Jun 09, 2020 |
Episode 41- Transplanting Tradition in the Land of the Trees
50:51
What do rampant evictions, military ship collisions, and Christmas trees have to do with jigs and reels? Learn how Gaelic culture resonated in Canada’s “New Scotland,” and down in the Boston States, from singer Mary Jane Lamond and fiddle players Troy MacGillivray, Andrea Beaton, Alasdair Fraser, Katie McNally, and Lee Cremo. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Peter Lee, Gabriele Clemens, Loretta Egan Murphy, John Boyce, Sol Foster, Paul Grajciar, Lisa and Bryon Giddens-White, Jen Strom, Chris Murphy, Pat Wilcox, Suezen Brown, Lance Ramshaw, Mark Haynes, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Gerard Corr, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Randy Krajniak, and Jon Duvick. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 40 Tune: “Blue Bonnets Over The Border/Khazi,” from Happy Daze Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Tune: “The B Minor Cut,” from Cuts Song: “Fail il o agus ho ro eile” c/o An Drochaid Eadarainn’s site Artist: Mìcheal Eòin Chaluim Sheumais Mhóir (Mickey John H. MacNeil of Jamesville) Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Tune: Robert Cormack of Aberdeen,” from Musical Ties Tune: “Holy Strathspeys Pat,” from Off the Floor Tune: “Down the Burn, Davie Lad,” from The Boston States Tune: “Wapikatji’j,” from Traditionally Yours: Mi’kmaq Drums, Young and Old Tune: “Donald & Gordon’s” from Pìob is Fidheall Song: “Seinn O,” from Suas e! Tune: “Out on the Ocean,” from License to Drive 'Er Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Tune: "Rockabye by Firelight,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Tune: “Constitution Breakdown,” from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (Creation's Journey: Native American Music) Tune: “Grupai Ceol Memories,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Tune: “Taste of Gaelic,” from The Cabin Sessions Tunes: “Tom Ward's Downfall/Lucy Campbell,” from Green Grass Blue Grass Song: “Rinn Mi Corr is Naoi Mile (I Travelled more than Nine Miles),” from Seinn Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Tune: “The Barren Rocks of Aden / Mairi’s Wedding” from Live at Celtic Colors (Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion in Sydney: Big Ceilidh at the Big Fiddle at, October 2018) Song: “A Mhorag 's Na Horo Gheallaidh,” from Lan Duil Song: “A flaisgaich oig a S'cheanalteadh (My cheerful young man),” recorded by Sidney Robertson Cowell, 1939. Song: “An Nochd Is Trom Tha Mo Cheum (Tonight My Step Is Heavy),” from Làn dùil Tune: “Farewell,” from Coffee and the Mojo Hat Tune: ‘Silver and Stuff,” from Ports of Call Tune: “The Second Star Hornpipe Set (Howie MacDonald piano),” from The Judique Flyer Tune: “Blue Bonnets Over the Boarder,” from Close To the Floor |
May 12, 2020 |
Episode 40-Irish Tunes in the Key of C-19
54:51
How are traditional musicians and dancers continuing creative careers and group music events during the Covid-19 pandemic? How is social distancing affecting the jigs and reels? In this unexpected open of Season Four of Irish Music Stories, musicians from Ireland, England, Belgium, Sweden, and the U.S. address on and offline strategies… from a safe distance. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Chris Murphy, John Kerr, John Pradarelli, Sharon Murphy, Finn Agenbroad, Charlie Durfee, Mark Johnson, Will Coleman, Gary Usher, Dana Griepentrog, John Plock, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Randy Krajniak Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 40 Tune: “Haapvesi,” from January EP Tune: “Cat’s Meow,” from An Irish Homecoming Tune: “Dark Low Jig,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Tune: “Midnight Sojourn Intro,” from Kitchen Sessions Tune: “Bb Shuffle,” from Kitchen Sessions Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Tune: “Ciuri Ciuri,” from March 14 video on Sicilian balcony Tune: “Mångatskrinna,” from All in Always Tune: “Noisy Curlew,” from Dear Old Erin's Isle: Irish Traditional Music from America Tune: “Humours of Ballyconnell,” from JamKazam recording Tune: “Griffenfelt,” from March 31, 2020 Virtual Quarantine video Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Tune: “Pound the Floor” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Tune: “Father Kelly’s Reel,” from Tune.Supply Music Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Irish Music Stories Production Music Tune: “Oran Na Maighdean Mhara,” from Four / 4 Tune: “Paddy Canny's Toast,” from A Sweetish Tune Tune: “The Hunt Set Dance,” from An Irish Homecoming Tune: “Johnny Going to Ceilidh,” from demo Tune: “Lord McDonald’s” from Boston College Irish Fiddle Festival Tune: “Foggy Dew,” from MBM Performs Irish Classics Tune: “The Blackbird,” from Cover the Buckle Tune: “Ratholdran Castle,” from Trian II Tune: “Cats Meow,” from Joanie’s Living Room |
Apr 14, 2020 |
Episode 39-Tune Tale with Eileen Ivers
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What’s a soccer ball, a school uniform, and a wedding dress have in common? New York-based fiddle player Eileen Ivers helps jar memories and connections, with a jig she wrote for her granny, in this month’s off season installment. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to Charlie Durfee, Desmond O'Hagan, Pat Wilcox, Paul Grajciar, Peter Crimmin, Susan Walsh, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Joe Garrett, Gerry Corr for underwriting this episode. And this season of podcast production. One more tune tale in April… then full episodes coming in May! Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 39 Tune: “Apples in Winter” from An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas Tune: “G Chimes,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Canbrack Girls,” from Live in Eileen’s Kitchen Tune: “Harmonics Fails,” from outtakes |
Mar 10, 2020 |
Episode 38-Tune Tale with Jimmy Keane
07:51
Are all traditional tunes created equally? And if they aren’t, what happens to the, um, lesser tunes? Do they end up like lost dryer socks? Chicago-based accordion player Jimmy Keane reflects on the room of bad tunes, and shares one of his loveliest compositions in this month’s off season installment. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to John Ploch, Finn Agenbroad, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Joe Garrett, Gerry Corr for underwriting this episode. And this season of podcast production—another exaltation of full episodes coming your way in May! Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 38 Tune: “Redican's Jig / The Merry Old Woman Jig / The Chapel Bell” from bohola Tune: “G Chimes,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Horse Keane’s Hornpipe,” from Live with Jimmy & Dennis Tune: “Moving-On Song,” from bohola |
Feb 11, 2020 |
Episode 37-Tune Tale with Helen Kisiel
05:52
What do you do when language just can’t capture how hilarious—and important—an encounter in Ennis, County Clare was? Write a tune about it. That’s what Brendan Tonra did. Pianist Helen Kisiel recounted one of those tune memories in this month’s off season installment. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to James Supplee, Brian Murchison, Michael Todd, Robert Levelle, Mike O'Malley, Parker Abercrombie, Rayburn Vrabel, Mark Haynes, Susan Walsh and Peter Kasin, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Joe Garrett, Gerry Corr for underwriting this episode. And this season of podcast production, as I line up another year of episodes! Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Tune: “The Phoenix,” from January EP Tune: “D Chimes,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Ennis Encounter [impressions],” from Parlor Session Tune: “Ennis Encounter,” from Kitchen Session Tune: “Boston Sligo Reel” Tune: ”When the Saints Go Marching In,” from Field in Autrans, France |
Jan 14, 2020 |
Episode 36-Tune Tale with Billy McComiskey
05:51
Where do the tunes come from? When does inspiration hit? Shannon learns that it's all about timing, in this short story about a jig by accordion player Billy McComiskey. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to Chris Murphy, Naka Ishii, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Joe Garrett, Gerry Corr, and one anonymous donor for underwriting this episode. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 36 Tune: “Free the Heel,” from Kitchen Session Tune: "Hometown Lullaby," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: "The Priest and his Boots," from Cover the Buckle Tune: "D Chimes," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: "Poor Timing," from Kitchen Session |
Dec 10, 2019 |
Episode 35- Last Night’s Food
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What’s up with the endless cups of Irish tea? Is there something genuinely nourishing about a pile of french fries and melted cheese? Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Matthew Olwell, Jamie McClennan, and Matt Heaton help me digest the meaning behind the menu. And I’ve also got tasty tales from Kevin Doyle, Liz Carroll, John Williams, and Kathleen Conneely. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to Mark Johnson, Lynn Cox, Sharon Murphy, Valerie Watt, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Joe Garrett, and Gerry Corr for underwriting this episode. Please CLICK here to support Irish Music Stories * * * * * * * Tune: “Free the Heel,” from Kitchen Session Tune: “Grupai Memories,” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Soggy’s Slip Jig,” from A Lovely Madness Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Trip to Birmingham,” from Cybertrad Tune: “Ratholdran Castle,” from Trian II Tune: “Bodhrán and Beatbox,” from Cybertrad Tune: “Last of the Leaves,” from Half Day Road Song: “Silver Dagger,” from The Grass is Blue Tune: “Austrian Waters,” from Runaway Sunday Song: “Beidh Aonach Amárach,” from Altan Tune: “Vivienne’s Jig,” from In Transit Tune: “Sabai Sabai,” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “G Chimes,” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “The Duke of Leinster,” from Ten Years Of Céilí House, With Kieran Hanrahan Tune: “Demon Ducks of Doom,” from In Transit |
Nov 12, 2019 |
Episode 34-Fairy Forts and Changelings
52:51
Are Irish fairies REAL? And if so, could there be Sí folk living in New England?? Fiddle player Martin Hayes, singer Emily Smith, and storyteller Máirtín de Cógáin help me and this month’s co-producer Nigel Heaton investigate songs, stories, and possible gateways to the Otherworld. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to Jonathan Duvick, Mark Haynes, Chris Murphy, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Joe Garrett, and Gerry Corr for underwriting this episode. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 34 Song: “Edwin of the Lowlands Low,” from Tell You in Earnest Tune: “Waimea Rising” from Vignette Tune: “Rockabye by Firelight,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “As I Roved Out,” from Crossroads Tune: “As the Crow Flies,” from Half Day Road Tune: “Abbey Reel,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “The Song of the Seal,” from Seal Maiden-Celtic Musical Tune: “G Chimes,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Lilting Banshee,” from The Otherworld - Music And Song From The Irish Tradition Tune: “Port Na Bpucai,” from Live In Seattle Tune: “Mist Covered Mountain,” from Martin Hayes Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories tune: “The Wee Folks Thimble,” from Living Room Tommy Peoples composition party Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “The Quiet Glen,” from The Quiet Glen Song: “The Wife of Usher’s Well,” from Fairest Floo’er Tune: “G Meditation,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Three Ravens / The Raven's Return,” from 3 Ravens Song: “Queen of the Fairies,” from Macmath: The Silent Page Tune: “The Lone Bush,” from As it happened Tune: “D Big Build,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: "The Wolf/The Duck," from On the Offbeat Tune: “Awakening,” from Raven Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories |
Oct 08, 2019 |
Episode 33-The Irish Woodshed
45:52
What do the Irish music and dance worlds think about practicing? Fiddle players Fergal Scahill, Finn Magill, and Rose Flanagan; banjo player Martin Howley; cellist Natalie Haas; flute player Nicole Rabata; and dancer Kieran Jordan share thoughts about woodshedding in the trad world. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to, George McAvoy, Michael Craine, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter. Joe Garrett, Gerry Corr, Daniel, and one anonymous donor for underwriting this episode. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 33 Tunes: “Tap Room, Mountain Road, Galway Rambler” (reels), from Rehearsal Recording, c. 2009 Tune: “Sabai Sabai,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Steps: isolated foot track from “Mountain Ramblier,” from Lovers’ Well Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “The Priest And His Boots,” from Cover the Buckle Tune: Intro reel groove from Rehearsal Recording Tune: “G Meditation,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Dark Low Jig,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Horizons,” from Branches Tune: “Megan & Jarrod,” from Ports of Call Tune: “Mini Thanks,” from Flying Pizzicato Tune: “Mutey Big Build,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Rockabye by Firelight,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Bill Cheatum / Kitchen Girl / The Donegal Lass,” from Live in Galway Tune: “The Blackbird,” from Cover the Buckle Tune: “Galway Rambler, Mountain Road,” from Live in Germany Tune: “Tracing the Lines,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Air Tune,” from Roots of the Banjo Tree Song: “More than a Feeling,” from Boston |
Sep 10, 2019 |
Episode 32-Cuppa Tea with Len Graham
38:52
Why learn old songs from your neighbors, when the airwaves are brimming with NEW music? And how can a rooster’s crow affect singing technique? Hear stories behind Len Graham’s life of song in this month’s Cuppa Tea chat. No matter the aperture, apertoire, or repertoire, Len’s got a story (and a song) to suit the situation. * * * * * * * Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Song: “The Wheels of the World,” from Do Me Justice Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Chimes,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Fair Rosa,” and “Early in the Morning AKA When I Was Young,” sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Slip Jig Dreams,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “As I Roved Out” excerpt, sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music Stories Song: “As I Roved Out,” from The Heart Is True Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Now Westlin Winds" (AKA Western Winds), sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “John’s Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “The Moorlough Shore,” sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music Stories Tune: “The Girl that Broke My Heart,” from Celtic Mouth Music Tune: “Farewell to Whiskey,” from The Star Above the Garter Song: “Rambling Irishman,” from The Best of DeDannan Song: “New York Bay,” from Max Hunter Collection #455 (c/o Missouri State University, Duane G. Meyer Library) Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “The Parting Glass,” from After Dawning Song: “Ye Lovers All,” from Ye Lovers All Tune: “Bb Intro Groove,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Fox and the Hare,” from When I Was Young Song: “Where the Moorcocks Crow,” from The Road Taken Song: “The Keeper of the Songs,” from live at WGBH Song: “The Lowlands of Holland” [intro and outro only], sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music Stories Tune: “The Blackbird,” from The Star Above the Garter Song: “The Royal Blackbird,” sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music Stories Song: “The Parting Glass” [outro lilting], from After Dawning Tune: “The Blackbird,” from Cover the Buckle Song: “Rooster Crow,” recorded by Benjamin Nelan |
Aug 13, 2019 |
Episode 31-The Scottish Connection
48:52
How do Scottish and Irish music intersect? How are they distinct? And why do so many trendy tunes come from Scotland? Host Shannon Heaton talks with Aaron Jones, Ed Pearlman, Natalie Haas and Hanneke Cassel to learn what it means to be a traditional Scottish musician today—in Scotland, and in the States. Warning: this episode contains very few mentions of haggis… or kilts. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to Sharon Murphy, Mike Lagana, Brian Edmiston, Michael Craine, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Joe Garrett, and Gerry Corr for underwriting this episode. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 31 Tune: “Medium Man,” from Happy Daze Tune: “Hector the Hero Medley,” from 2015 Worlds Competition Tune: “Lady Carmichael,” from Thunderstruck Tune: “A Modal Groove,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Strathspey,” from Celtic Mouth Music Tune: “Bb intro,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Lon-Dubh,” (the Blackbird), from Lon-Dubh Tune: “The Anniversary Reel,” from Out for the Night Song: “Star o’ the Bar,” from Four on the Floor Tune: “Nonna Pina / Space Ghettos,” from Free One Tune: “The Burrian,” from Arc Light Tune: “Scraping the Barrel,” from The Arms Daughter’s Dealer Tune: “G Meditation,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Sabai Sabai,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Open to the Elements,” from Between Wind and Water Tune: “Cuffe’s,” from On the Edge Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “The 24th Guards Brigade At Anzio,” from Happy Daze Tune: “Cathkin Braes,” from Another Gem Tune: “Run to Fly,” from Run to Fly Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Leather Britches,” from Aereo-Plain Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Will Ye Go Lassie, Go,” (AKA Wild Mountain Thyme), from Wild Mountain Thyme Track: “Scottish Reel Rhythm Demo,” from Instructional Video Tune: “Mutey Big Build,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “The Low Hum,” from California Calling Tune: “Crabbit Shona,” from The Red House – The Heritage of the Scottish Fiddle Tunes: “Jig Runrig, The Ramnee Ceilidh,” from Highlander’s Farewell Tune: “Adelaide / Keeping up with Christine,” from Ports of Call Tune: “Ron Burgundy Tribute: The Glass Case of Emotion/Sweet Grandmother's Spatula,” from Silver Tune: Jenny Dang the Weaver,” from Jam at PDB c/o Isabelle Tune: "Miller of Drone," from Tall Tales Tune: “Black Bread,” from Journey Begun Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Julia Delaney,” from Jam at PDB c/o Isabelle Tune: "Brooklyn’s Lullaby," from Lullabies for Love Song: Bonny Labouring Boy, from A Different Life |
Jul 09, 2019 |
Episode 30-GMT Plus Nine
46:52
Is there something strange about speaking Japanese, and removing your shoes BEFORE tucking into a set of Irish reels? Host Shannon Heaton travels around Japan with Tokyo-based trad band tricolor to learn more about the Irish and Celtic music scenes in the Land of the Rising Sun… and discovers heaps of common ground, social culture, and cake. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to Gerry Corr, Chris McGlone, Sally Tucker, Jeremy Keith, David Vaughan, Chris Murphy, Brian Benscoter, and Joe Garrett for underwriting this episode. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 30 Tune: “Feed the Duck a Mandarine,” from Live at 求道会館 Tune: “Lorient,” from キネン (kine), translation: Anniversary Tune: “D Big Build,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Bluebells are Blooming,” from Thousands of Flowers Tune: “Red Yellow Blue,” from キネン (kine), translation: Anniversary Tune: “Slip Jig Dreams,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Aghaidh Jhanuis,” from Guitarscape Tune: “Mill Na Máidí,” from Harvest Storm Song: “Messed Up Mind,” from After the Rain Clouds Go Tune: “Sabai Sabai,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from ‘Titanic’),” from Titanic (Music from the Motion Picture) Tune: “G# Fade In and Out,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Roundabout,” from Via Portland Tune: “An Paistin Fionn,” from Gathering Cloud Tune: “Father O’Grady’s Trip to Bocca,” from Session at An Solas Tune: “Noisy Curley,” from Session at The Gnome Tune: “Trip to the Jacks, Where is the Cat,” from Music from Sliabh Luachra Tune: “D Major Walk Down,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Bonny Bunch Of Roses/The Ashgrove,” from Swimming Against The Falls/SnámhIin Aghaidh Easa Tune: “Heartstrings,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Soul Cake,” from Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Vol. 16, 2014 Tune: “Grupai Ceol Memories,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Bb Whistle Set,” from Kitchen Recording circa 2008 Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “さかさまの道,” (Tune translation: Another Road), from 雨つぶと風のうた Songs of Raindrops and Breeze Tune: “月をさがして,” (Tune translation: Looking for the Moon), from 雨つぶと風のうた Songs of Raindrops and Breeze Tune: “Meditation,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “ちゅうちゅう奥さんのポルカ,” (Tune translation: Mrs. Tittlemouse's Polkas) from enishi Tune: “Dark Haired Lass/Biddy from Muckross,” from Blackwater Tune: “Anniversary Reel,” from tricolor BIGBAND Track: “Tawny Owls 2,” from stereo field-recording of two male Tawny owls |
Jun 18, 2019 |
Episode 29B-Travel Update from Tokyo
01:51
Was Robert Burns cooking up exciting new stuff when he wrote, “best laid schemes o’ mice an' men gang aft a-gley?” Well, Irish Music Stories is! After hitting a snag in the SECOND Tuesday publishing schedule, IMS will seize the opportunity to launch a short series of travel episodes. Stay tuned for a music tour of Japan and Scotland. You don't even have to pack a bag. As always, episode playlist below. * * * * * * * Thank you for listening! And Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 29B Tune: “Free the Heel,” from Kitchen Session Tune: “Migratory,” from tricolor BIGBAND |
Jun 11, 2019 |
Episode 29-Trad on Canvas
56:51
How do artists paint trad? And how do they capture the sounds and feelings—and the bigger stories behind Irish music and dance—in two dimensions? In conversations with Brian Vallely, James Gurney, Vincent Crotty, and Catharine Kingcome, host Shannon Heaton explores Travelling pipers, a dilapidated hotel in the Hudson Valley, Dudley Street dance hall in post WWII America, and a country home in County Clare. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to everybody for listening. And thank you to Robert McOwen, Lance Ramshaw, Chris Murphy, Richard Kuhwarth, Mark Haynes, John Kerr, Will Coleman, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Joe Garrett, and Gerry Corr
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* * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 29 Tune: “Free the Heel,” from Kitchen Session Tune: “Dear Irish Boy,” from Swimming Against The Falls Tune: “The Bull’s March,” from The Raven's Rock Tune: “Silver,” from Silver Tune: “Grupai Ceol Memories,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Montage: Montage from The Travelling People Tune: “Dark Low Jig” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Wicklow Hornpipe,” from Swimming Against The Falls Song: “Terror Time,” from The Travelling People Tune: “Mutey Big Build” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Will Ye Go Lassie, Go,” from Wild Mountain Thyme Tune: “A Chailleach Do Mharais Me/The Gold Ring,” from The Celtic Uilleann Pipes Collection - Volume 1 Tune: “Meaning of Life” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Rakish Paddy,” from The Last of the Travelling Pipers Tune: “Drifting Clouds,,” from The Joy of First Year Piano Tune: “Song of Dinotopia,” AKA Lift up your heads, Ye mighty Gates (Hymn #436) AKA TRURO, from Episcopal Hymnal Tune: “Pound the Floor” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: Jackie Coleman’s” reel from Music at Matt Molloy’s Tune: “Siege of Ennis,” from Copley Records release Tune: “Leaving JP” from Silver Tune: “Liam O’ Súilleabhaín & Brístí Breaca” AKA Bill Sullivan’s & Britches Full of Stitches from Jackie Daly Agus Séamus Creagh Tune: “Job of Journeywork,” from Cover the Buckle Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Slow Reel,” from January EP Tune: “Kiss the Maid Behind the Barrel,” from House Session Tune: “Doberman’s Wallet,” from Malden Fiddle lesson Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “The Traveller,” from Kitchen Session Tune: “Wild Irishman & The Sailor’s Bonnet,” from Paddy Keenan Poem: “No Fixed Abode,” from Kitchen Session |
May 14, 2019 |
Episode 28-Travel Update from Thornhill
03:52
What happens when songs are written with the backdrop of moss covered trees, hillside cottages, and ravens on top of stone walls? And what happens when people play tunes together for hour after hour? (Hint, they need to eat…). Travel with host Shannon Heaton to the charming crow-filled Scottish town of Thornhill. And meet Emily Smith, Jamie McClennan, whom you’ll hear in later IMS episodes. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to everybody for listening. And thank you to Jamie McClennan and Matt Heaton for production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 28 Tune: “G Chimes,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Three Ravens,” from Three Ravens Tune: “B Minor Fantasia,” from Living Room Session Tune: “Rose in the Heather,” from Living Room Session |
Apr 15, 2019 |
Episode 27-Touching Down on Different Fields
50:51
What happens when ‘trad’ musicians are ALSO fluent in non Celtic traditions? When you’re dealing with cultural traditions (with all the music and the community and social expectations), how do you manage without fumbling or getting sacked? Host Shannon Heaton explores the art and sport of playing on different teams with Paddy Panayotis League, Maeve Gilchrist, Andrew Finn Magill, Hanz Araki, and Nicole Rabata. And revisit February 3rd, 2019… Superbowl 53…. the day Boston, Massachusetts made history. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Asa Duffee, Sharon Murphy, Kevin Doyle, Mark Haynes, Lynn Cox, David Vaughan, Gerry Corr, Brian Benscoter, and Joe Garrett for supporting this episode. for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 27 Tune: “My Love is in America,” from dearga Tune: “D Big Build,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Crowley’s,” (reel), from Milton Ceili Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Midnight Sojourn Intro,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Sarki Syrto,” from Traditional Music and Songs From Kalymnos Song: “Roisin Dubh,” from The Man of Songs Tune: “Dark Low Jig,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Asa Branca,” from O Nordeste Na Voz de Luiz Gonzaga Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “99 High,” (polka by Randal Bays) from The Blue Dress Tune: “Waimea Rising,” from Vignette Song: “Gringo De Sunga,” from Brazilian Strings Trio Tune: “Grupai Memories,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “A Beautiful Ending,” from Branches Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “When Johnny Comes Marching Home,” from November 9 2013 Veteran’s Day Parade Song: “Valentine O’Hara,” from Foreign Shore Song: “E Ten Raku,” from Field Recording Tune: “ Come West Along the Road” (Reel), from Field Recording Song: “Our Captain Cried,” from At Our Next Meeting Song: “Mon Ran Dawk Kam Tai,” from Tell You in Earnest Tunes: “Armorica/Laridé/Les Vieux Loudéacs,” from Armorica Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Nansai Og Ni Obarlain,” from Triptych Song: “Um a Zero,” from Benedito Lacerda e Pixinguinha Tune: “Aunt Jane’s Trip to Norway,” from The Blue Dress Tune: “Bb Intro Groove,”from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “The Creel / Out the Door and over the Wall,” from The Missing Liberty Tapes Tune: “Imperial March,” from The Auburn University Marching Band, Highlights of the 1998 Season |
Apr 09, 2019 |
Episode 26-Kitchen to Concert Stage
52:52
What happens when old traditional music and dance move onto modern concert stages? Do Celtic traditions get a big boost? Do they lose anything on the road to the performing arts center? Journey with host Shannon Heaton as she speaks with Jean-Michel Veillon, Matthew Olwell, Steph Geremia, Kevin Crawford, Herschel Freeman, Eileen Ivers, Mick Moloney, Brian O’Donovan, and Rory Makem about how ‘trad’ continues to change, dissolve, evolve, and inspire. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Thomas Madden, Andy Kruspe, Danny Horton, Chris Murphy, Kathleen Biggins, Ted Coyle in honor of Lynn Cox, Gerry Corr, Brian Benscoter, and Joe Garrett for supporting this episode. for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 26 Tune: “My Love is in America,” from dearga Tune: “Dans Loudieg,” from Première Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Grupai Memories” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Ton DÈrobÈe,” from Première Tune: “D Big Build,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Scottish (Live),” from Live au Cornouaille Song: “Tri Martolod (Live),” from Alan Stivell Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “G Meditation,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Flute Duet,” from Christmas Celtic Sojourn, 2007 Tune: “The Cameronian,” from fiddler comp Song: “Mountain Dew,” from Irish Drinking Songs Tune: “Dark Low Jig,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Linnane Terrace,” from The Open Road Tune: “Eanáir,” from Lúnasa Tune: “Dans An Dro,” from Première Tune: “Slip Jig Dreams,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Riverdance Medley,” from Eurovision Song Contest Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Apples in Winter,” from An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Trip to Birmingham,” from Cybertrad Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Jesuitmont,” from Première Song: “Anarchy In the UK/Silver Spear Mash up,” adapted from Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols |
Mar 12, 2019 |
Episode 25-Season Three Overture
10:52
Want a sneak peek of future IMS episodes? Tune in to hear a bit about instruments on the fringe of the session; Scottish, Cape Breton, and Irish music connections; the long (global) reach of Celtic traditions; practice habits of traditional players and dancers; the intersection between food, drink, and traditional music; and musical connections to the Overworld! * * * * * * * Special thanks to Susan Walsh, Peggy Bogardus, Nathan Weston, Gerry Corr, Brian Benscoter, and Joe Garrett for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 25 Tune: “G Chimes,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “My Love is in America” from Dearga Tune: “Sabai Sabai,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “The B Minor Cut,” (strathspey) from Cuts Tune: “A Beautiful Ending,” from Branches Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Blue Dress Waltz,” from The Blue Dress Tune: “Aimee and Shodekeh,” from Cybertrad (by Matthew Olwell) Tune: “Reavy’s,” from Traditional Music On Fiddle, Banjo & Harp Tune: “Across the Border,” (by Koji Nagao) from tricolor BIGBAND |
Feb 12, 2019 |
Episode 24-Joe Cooley Meets Clark Kent
07:52
What was the earliest Irish music live streaming event? Billy McComiskey revisits the night TWO accordion giants gave a concert in the Catskills while a landlord in NYC tuned in; and Rose Flanagan remembers how her dad and his buddy learned tunes on their bikes, for this short between-season installment. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Rolf Wagels, Gregor Brinkschulte, Robert Levelle, Sharon Murphy, Brian Benscoter, Billie Neal, and Joe Garrett for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 24 Tune: “Tap Room” from Session in the Kitchen Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Behind The Bush In Parkhanna,” (fling) from Swimming Against The Falls Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Humours of Tulla” (AKA first tune from “The Cooley Set”), from Crossroads Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Reavy’s,” from Traditional Music On Fiddle, Banjo & Harp |
Jan 08, 2019 |
Episode 23-IMS Playlist
44:52
What’s a sure-fire way to make your season bright? Check out this PLAYLIST and collection of mini-stories from Laurel Martin, Kevin Crawford, Daithi Sproule, Maeve Gilchrist & Nic Gareiss, Trad Youth Exchange, Liz Carroll, The Makem and Spain Brothers, and Cherish the Ladies. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Susan Bippus, Joseph Garrett, Lynn Cox, Billie Neal, and Brian Benscoter for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 23 Tune: “Free the Heel,” from Session in the Kitchen Tune: “Grupai Ceol Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tunes: “The Newtown Bridge, The Thrush in the Bush,” (Jigs) from Larks & Thrushes Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tunes: “Tommy Peoples’, The Long Drop, Callaghan’s,” (Reels) from In Good Company Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Golden Slumbers,” from Overland Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “The Sand Hunter,” from Celtic Colours LIVE Vol. 2 Tune: “Grupai” reprise from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tunes: “Sean Bui, Tatter Jack Walsh” (Jigs) from From Tulla To Boston: Live At The Burren Tunes: “Barbra Streisand's Trip to Saginaw, Michael Connell’s,” (Reels) from On the Offbeat Tune: “John’s Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Ha’penny Bridge,” from Home Away from Home (Live from the Mother Lode Theatre In Butte, MT) Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tunes: “Old Maids Of Galway, Flooded Road to Glentease, Sunny Banks, Free and Easy,” (Reels) from An Irish Homecoming Tune: “Sabai Sabai,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Lucky Dozen, the Skylark,” (Mazurka & Reel) from Blue Skies Above |
Dec 11, 2018 |
Episode 22-Jigs in the Key of P
36:52
What’s the secret formula for parent-performers? With Chicago-based box player John Williams and Boston guitarist Matt Heaton share two unique approaches to keeping the music and the insight factory going strong, while still tucking in to family. (Hint: it works for non-parents, too.) Host Shannon Heaton’s conversations with these wildly inventive musicians might inspire you to hustle, to do your best, to keep learning, and to avoid drinking unsavory water. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Michael Wilson, Aubrey Atwater, Adrian Glover, Billie Neal, and Brian Benscoter for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 22 Tune: Tap Room,” from Session in the Kitchen Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “John’s Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Meaning of Life” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Cuckoo Waltz” from Plays Polka Hits Tune: “Midnight Sojourn Waltz intro” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “McGreevy's Favorite/Hold The Reins,” from John Williams Song: “Ni Na La,” (AKA Nil Na La) from Solas Tune: “After Hours Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Triumph Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Twins' Dance Party / Sylvia's & Mikey's Reels” from Raven Tune: “My Love is in America,” from Dearga Tune: “Heartstrings Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Don’t Drink the Water (That Your Butt’s Been In)” from Toddlerbilly Riot Tune: “Slip Jig Dreams,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Jackson’s Jig,” from Kitchen Session Tune: “Shoe the Donkey,” from Kitchen Session Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Lover’s Lament,” from Lovers’ Well Song: “Happy Holidays,” from Snow Day! Tune: “Road to Garrison,” from Dearga Tunes: “The Big Reel Of Ballynacally/The High Hill/Flash Away The Pressing Gang,” from Sunny Spells and Scattered Showers Tune: “Spoon Breaker Jam,” from Live from the Living Room |
Nov 13, 2018 |
Episode 21-Fifty Shades of Gender Equality
56:51
What do Benjamin Moore paints have to do with Irish bands, modern performance practice, and gender balance? Insights from Karan Casey, Brian Ó hAirt, Laura Cortese, Nic Gareiss, Ellery Klein, and Dr. Lisa Coyne uncover different shades of inclusivity in the Irish tradition, 150 years after house paint titans Benjamin and Robert Moore emigrated from County Monaghan to Brooklyn, New York. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Scott Maurer, Davy McDonald, Roberta Zukauskas, Billie Neal, and Brian Benscoter for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 21 Tune: “Leaving the Station,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Following the North Star,” from Freedom Highway Tune: “Silver,” from Silver Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Rambling Irishman,” from Best of DeDanaan Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Petronella,” from Dance Tune: “John’s Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Dobbin’s Flowery Vale,” from An Spealadóir Tune: “First Date,” from Lovers’ Well Tune: The Sister's Cat (jigs) from Music in the Glen Song: “The Song of the Seal,” from Seal Maiden-Celtic Musical Tune: “Shady Spot,” from Blue Skies Above Dance: “Thunderstorm,” from Riverdance Song: “Injured Shoulder,” from Emma Beaton & Nic Gareiss Tune: “Sabai Sabai,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: "Abbey Reel," from Kitchen Session Song: “Never Gonna Be Alone,” from Dark Horse Tune: “Mr Oconnor-The Broken Pledge,” from A Sweetish Tune Song/Tune: “Mouth Music,” from Factory Girl - EP Tune: “The Chair Dance,” from An Irish Homecoming |
Oct 09, 2018 |
Episode 20-Trad Music Summer Camp
51:52
What’s the story with traditional music and dance camps? And with Irish, Scottish and New England fiddling gatherings in every time zones, who heads to these annual events? Host Shannon Heaton talks with Mick Moloney, Kathleen Conneely, Seamus Connolly, Lissa Schneckenburger, Robbie O’Connell, Kevin Crawford, Cecilia Farran, Deirdre Cronin, Fiona Howell, and Brennish Thomson about what motivates instructors and students. Whether you already play or dance trad (or you’ve never had a Stroopwaffel) these stories might inspire you to pack your own flashlight and tune notebook in search of connection, creativity, and community. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to John MacDonald, John Kerr, Sharon Murphy, Paul DeCamp, Billie Neal, and Brian Benscoter for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 20 Tune:"Pound the Floor," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune:"Hometown Lullaby," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: "The Collier's Reel," from Classics of Irish Piping Track: "Halloween_Street02," from FreeSound Tune: "Kitty in the Lane," from Beginish Tune: "The Blackbird and the Hen, from Uncommon Bonds Tune: "Abbey Reel," from Kitchen Session Tune: "Reel Beatrice/The Abbey Reel," from Liz Carroll Tune: "Heartstrings Theme," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: "A Week Before Easter," from Recollections Vol 1 Tune: "Meaning of Life," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: "Free the Heel," from Rehearsal Tune: "Megan & Jarrod," from Ports of Call Tune: "John's Theme," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: "Eugenia's Waltz," from Dance Tune: Session Reel Tune: "Mountain Lark," from Carrying the Tune Tune: "Dermot Grogan's" from The Coming of Spring Tune: "Slip Jig Dreams," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: "Larry Get Out of the Bin / Elzic's Farewell," from Rubai |
Sep 11, 2018 |
Episode 19-Fiddle in the Windy City
36:52
How did fiddle player and composer Liz Carroll get her groove? How does anybody living a creative life manage? Liz’s thoughts about weathering different creative chapters, appreciating different styles, and savoring all the little moments are an antidote to the frazzled, the doubters, the unsure. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter, Scott Maurer, Michael Wilson, and Billie Neal for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 19 Tune: “Drying Out,” from Dear Old Erin's Isle: Irish Traditional Music from America Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “King of the Fairies,” from Cover the Buckle Tune: “Boys of Bluehil,” from Acadia Trad School Concert Tune: “Monemohill Reel & The Brocca Reel,” from A Friend Indeed Tune: “The Lough Derg Cross (Air)” from Religion, Metalwork, And Ceramics Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “The Ash Plant,” from The Windy Gap Tune: “April's Fool,” from Acadia Trad School Concert Tune: “The Western Reel/The Road To Recovery,” from Liz Carroll Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “The Diplodocus//The Gandy Dancer/,” from Trian Two Polkas: “Sock In The Hole/The Hole In The Sock,” from Liz Carroll Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “The Rock Reel, The Morning Dew, Reeling On The Box,” from Lake Effect Tune: “Air Tune,” (composed by Liz Carroll), from Roots of the Banjo Tree |
Aug 14, 2018 |
Episode 18-Wax Cylinders to the World Wide Web
46:52
Is there magic in the medium? Do different recorded formats influence how we hear and absorb traditional music? Are we missing out on anything now that it’s much easier to record and FIND recordings online? Jeff Kszaiek, Kieran Jordan, Happy Traum, Steph Geremia, Kirsten Allstaff, Elizabeth Sweeney, Jacob Deck, and Natalya Kay help host Shannon Heaton explore early wax cylinder recordings, VR music sessions and YouTube videos, and the special in-between realm of the cassette tape. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter, Mark Haynes, Chris McGlone, and Billie Neal for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 18 Tune: “Scotch Mary” (Reel) from The Francis O’Neill Cylinders: Thirty-two Recordings of Irish Traditional Music in America circa 1904Artist: Patsy Touhey, James Early & John McFadden Tune: “Scotch Mary,” from Jolie Tune: “Mick Finn’s” aka “Killavil Reel,” from Session Tape at Cruise’s Pub Tune: “Slip Jig Dreams,” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Grupai Ceol Theme,” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Chief O’Neill’s Favorite” (hornpipe), from instructional book Oil for the Chain Tune: “Monaghan Jig,” from The Francis O’Neill Cylinders: Thirty-two Recordings of Irish Traditional Music in America circa 1904 Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “The Blackbird,” from Cover the Buckle Tunes: “The Beauty Spot/The Ballnahoun Reel/The Cashmere Shawl,” from John Williams Tune: “Modal Groove,” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Linnane Terrace, from The Open Road Tune: “Bobby Casey’s” from The Green Mountain Tune: “Whistling Postman,” from Boston Session at Kitty O’Shea’s Tune: “Whistling Postman, from Carousel Tune: “Whistling Postman, from Last Night’s Fun Tune: “Pearl O'Shaughnessy's Barndance, from Gallowglass Tune: “Trip to Durrow,” from Shannon’s sunroom Tune: “Eanáir,” from Lúnasa |
Jul 10, 2018 |
Episode 17-Why Willie and Mary Matter
49:52
Why do old ballads endure? Does it make sense to sing about Willie and Mary, when our playgrounds are filled with Ozzies and Loxleys? Do we really need to say “my love is like a red, red rose,” or can’t we use a modern metaphor and call her really hot? Laura Cortese, Cathy Jordan, Sam Amidon, Robbie O’Connell, and Karan Casey help host Shannon Heaton explore old ballads in a dating app era. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter, Pat Wilcox, Mike Schock, Billie Neal for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 17 Song: “Lovely Annie,” from Tell You in Earnest Song: “Shanagolden,” from The Thrush in the Storm Song: “Sabai Sabai” Song: “Low Hum,” from California Calling Song: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Banks of Red Roses,” from Happy Daze Song: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Jersey City,” from Nic Gareiss & Emma Beaton Song: “Lily-O” from Lily-O Tunes: “Jackie Coleman’s Reel” from Music at Matt Molloy’s Song: Streets of Derry” from Bright Sunny South Song: “Pretty Fair Damsel” from I See the Sign Song: “The Green Gowned Lass,” from Thrush in the Storm Song: “Érin Grá Mo Chroí,” from Midsummer’s Night Tune: “The Rolling Wave,” from Thrush in the Storm Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Once There Was a Little Girl” from Children’s Songs and Stories Song: “The Keeper of the Songs,” Live at WGBH Song: “The Winning Side,” from The Rights of Man: The Concert for Joseph Doherty Song: “Siúil Arun” AKA Johnny’s Gone for Soldier, from Solas Tune: “Slip Jig Dreams,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Ae Fond Kiss,” from Ships in the Forest Song: “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” from I Am…. Sasha Fierce |
Jun 12, 2018 |
Episode 16-Pushing All the Right Buttons
31:51
What exactly IS folklore… and tradition (in 2018)? Host Shannon Heaton talks with accordion players Billy, Sean and Mikey McComiskey and folklorist Maggie Holtzberg about stories that transcend the bellows of the button box. Learn why it’s important to “sustain, enshrine, and pass on living traditions.” There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Susan Walsh, Chris Stuart, Brian Benscoter, Randall Semagin and Sebastian Winterflood for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 16 Tune: “Free the Heel” (reel), from Rehearsal, circa 2013 Tune: “St. Patrick’s Day,” from Cover the Buckle Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Pound the Floor ,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “The Blackthorn” from Joe Cooley Tune: “The Diamond,” from Out of the Box Tune: HORNPIPE from Live at Millennium Stage Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: Silver Spear, from Kitchen Session Tune: Ratholdran Castle, from Trian II Tune: “When the Cock Crows it is Morn” from Live at Millennium Stage |
May 08, 2018 |
Episode 15-Heartbeat of Irish Music
37:52
What’s at the core of Irish dance music? Host Shannon Heaton talks to Eileen Ivers, Nic Gareiss, Marla Fibish, and Jimmy Keane about trad ‘feel’ and how our instruments, our bodies, our intentions, our culture, and even magical forces shape our rhythmic sense. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Art Costa, Eoin Stan O'Sullivan, Holly Foy and John Hruschka, Peter Bartman, and Brian Benscoter for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 15 Tune: “John’s Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Maid Behind the Bar,” flute rhythm demo Tune: “Apples in Winter,” from An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas Song: “Only Love" from Change of Season Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Paddy Canny’s Toast” from A Sweetish Tune Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Man of Few Words” from Foreign Fields Tune: “Maid Behind the Bar,” quarter-size fiddle demo Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Yellow Tinker,” from Cormac Begley 2017 Tune: “Boys of Bluehill, Westport Jig,” from Live at the Acadia Trad School Tune: “House of Ancestors,” from Volume 1: Sound Magic Tune: “The Boy in the Boat” (reel), from Rehearsal recording from circa 2008 |
Apr 10, 2018 |
Episode 14-Dance Hall Days
34:52
What did Irish Boston look like in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s? What were the days of social dance halls all about? Host Shannon Heaton talks to Sue Lindsay, Joanie Madden, Kevin Doyle, Helen Kisiel, and Brian O’Donovan about this colorful time in Irish American history… and about immigration in an Irish key. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Michele Sims, John Mullen, Kerstin Otten, Brian Benscoter, William Dodd, Jack McCreless, Mark Johnson for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 14 Tune: “Free the Heel” (reel), from Rehearsal Tune: “John’s Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “I’m Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover,” from The Big Brass Band from Brazil (1948) Tune: “Celtic Reprise” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Thousands Are Sailing to America,” from Parallel Lines Tune: “Abbey Reel” (reel) from Kitchen Session Tune: "Buttons and Bows" Tune: "Inisheer," from Ireland’s Harvest Tune: Siege of Ennis Tune: Ennis Encounter (Jig) Tune: “Rambling Man” (reel) from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Kevin Keegan’s,” from Galway Afternoon Song: “‘Neath Her Shawl of Galway Grey" Tune: “Tom Ashe’s March, Black Haired Lass, Spike Island Lasses ” from Kitchen session Tune: “Cape Breton Breakdown” Tune: "Quinn of Armagh," from Banks of the Shannon Tune: “Cat’s Meow,” from An Irish Homecoming Tune: “Shoe the Donkey,” from Kitchen session |
Mar 13, 2018 |
Episode 13-The C-Word
37:52
What’s up with the word ‘Celtic,’ and what does it have to do with Irish music? Why does the C-Word sometimes come off as non-specific, simplistic, or academic? Host Shannon Heaton unpacks the meaning and mysteries of Celtic culture with Seamus Egan, Neil Pearlman, Marc Gunn, Ellery Klein, and coffee drinkers at Mystic Roaster in Medford, Mass. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter, Kevin O’Neil, Rex Edwards, and Hannah Derusha for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 13 Tune: “Free the Heel” (reel), from Rehearsal Tune: “Many Splendored Celtic Music Fantasia,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Many Splendored Acoustic Reprise,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Hugo’s Big Reel,” from The Turning Tide Song: “Weep Not for the Memories,” from Brothers McMullen Soundtrack Tune: “Hector the Hero Medley,” from 2015 Worlds Competition Tunes: “Jig Runrig, The Ramnee Ceilidh,” from Highlander’s Farewell Song: “Jedi Drinking Song Prequel,” from Sci Fi Drinking Songs Tune: “Fingerstyle Fantasia,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “The Call,” from The Greatest Journey – Essential Collection Song: “A Place in the Choir,” from The Very Best of Celtic Thunder Song: “Johnny Tarr,” from Special Reserve Song: “Kiss Me I’m Irish,” from Bring Yer Wellies Tune: “Marie’s Cabin, Rachel on her Feet,” from Salt & Pepper |
Feb 13, 2018 |
Episode 12-Season Two Preview
04:28
What’s on tap for Season Two of Irish Music Stories? In 2018, host Shannon Heaton will explore mid century Dance Halls; old ballads in a millennial world; Irish summer schools; the HEARTBEAT of traditional music and… the C-Word. (Um, ‘Celtic’…) There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MUSIC heard on IMS Episode 12 Tune: “Free the Heel” (reel), from rehearsal Song: “Saro,” from All is Well Tune: “Oil for the Chain” (jig), from dearga |
Jan 09, 2018 |
Episode 11-Return to Sligo
36:52
Why listen to Irish Music Stories? The common thread of this month’s stories is, of course, Irish music. But it’s not the only thread. Digging into stories—whether they center around Irish music, chess, or ballet—uncovers real struggle and triumph. And it gives us all something to cheer about, something to remember. Here are memorable stories from Season One and a gentle remix of “Trip to Sligo,” the story of Cormac Gaj and his Irish music journey. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter, Isobel McMahon, Peter Bartman, and Brandon Kennedy for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music and Poetry Heard on Episode 11-Return to Sligo Tune: “The Tap Room” (reel), from rehearsal Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Grupai Ceoil Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Closing Tune: “Black Rogue” (jig), from rehearsal PLUS this ADDITIONAL MUSIC HEARD in original broadcast of Episode 01: Tune: “The Imperial Set” (first tune is “Follow Me Down to Milltown”), from Live in Lisdoonvarna Tune: “Jennifer Molloy’s” (Jig), from From Tulla to Boston: Live at the Burren Tune: “Joe Cooley’s Reel,” from From Tulla to Boston: Live at the Burren Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “High Part of the Road” (Jig), 1976 field recording made by Liz Carroll |
Dec 12, 2017 |
Episode 10-Cuppa Tea with Daithi Sproule
27:52
What does the Irish language have to do with the Beatles? If it hadn’t been for an unlikely stew of songs of pop music and songs learned in the Gaeltacht, singer and guitarist Dáithí Sproule might never have opened his heart to harmony and arranging. Host Shannon Heaton’s conversation with Dáithí details a beautiful integration of Irish and Beatles songs, with a mandate of beauty, respect, and mindfulness. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter, David Laveille, Parker Abercrombie, and Brad Anderson for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 10 Tune: “Cup of Tea” (reel), from Rehearsal Recording, 2017 Song: "Beidh Aonach Amárach," from Best of Altan Air: “Johnny Seoighe,” (instrumental version of the song), from the Crow in the Sun, 2008 Song: "Blackbird," Lon-dubh download Tune: “Heartstrings Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Johnny Seoige,” from Trian, 1992 Tunes: “Dark Haired Lass, Biddy from Muckross” (reels), from Blackwater, 1996 Tune: “Hometown Lullaby” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “Grapefruit Moon,” from Overland, 2004 Song: “My Dearest Dear,” from Trian, 1992 Tunes: The Stage; the Western,” from Traditional Music of Ireland, 1995 |
Nov 14, 2017 |
Episode 09-Want of Wit
28:52
Why do traditional musicians place a premium on humor and social rapport? Rory Makem, John Doyle, John Williams, Aidan Collins, Pauline Logue, Lisa Coyne, and Siobhan and Brendan McKinney help Shannon investigate the deep wellspring of Irish wit. Whether you already have an arsenal of quick comebacks, or you’ve never heard Irish people slag each other, this episode digs behind the banter. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Matt Barlow, Brian Benscoter, and Mark Johnson for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 09 Tunes: “Tap Room, Mountain Road, Galway Rambler” (reels), from Rehearsal Recording, c. 2009 Tune: “Ramblin’ Man” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “John’s Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Sabai Sabai” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Hometown Lullaby” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song/Tune: “Dawn Song and The Killavil” from Rehearsal recording Tune: “Abbey Reel: from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Travel Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Song: “The Hawk And The Crow,” from The Light And The Half-Light, 2004 Song/Tune: “Mountain Dew,” from Irish Drinking Songs Song: “Parting Glass,” from Live Farewell Concert at EnVie, Boulder, CO, 2001
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Oct 10, 2017 |
Episode 08-Miss McLeods Reel at 113
32:52
How does Irish dance connect with traditional music today? And what’s up with all the different types of social, performative, and competitive trad dance? Kieran Jordan, Liam Ó Scanláin, the Glencastle Irish Dancers, and Jimmy Keane help host Shannon Heaton detangle a few musical threads in Irish dance today. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Seán McGinnis, John Kerr, Brian Benscoter, Davy McDonald, and two anonymous donors for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 08 Tunes: “Mount Phoebus Hunt and The Hunted,” from Cover the buckle Tune: “Tracing the Lines,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “The Three Sea Captains,” from Cover the buckle Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tunes: “Reagan’s, Shepherd's Daughter, Rolling In The Hay, Colonel Rodney,” from bohola Tune: “The Sand Hunter,” composed by Maeve Gilchrist from Celtic Colours Live, Vol. 2 (2013) Tune: “Munster Buttermilk,” from Solo Fiddle Tune: “Miltown Girls,” from Solo Fiddle Tune: “Breath, Body, Movement,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: "The Priest And His Boots," from Cover the buckle Tunes: “Anlon McKinney, Mind the Dresser,” composed by Liz Carroll from Christmas Celtic Sojourn Live 2010 |
Sep 12, 2017 |
Episode 07-The Piper
36:52
What’s the buzz behind the uilleann pipes? Here’s the story of Irish piping: how the chanter, drones, and regulators hum together…. and how the lure, the lore, and the love of the uilleann pipes go for The Rowsome family, Tim Britton, Tom Rota, Patrick Hutchinson, and Isaac Alderson. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter and two anonymous donors for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 07 Tune: “Silver Spear,” from Kitty Lie Over Tune: “Heartstrings Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Tom Billy's Butcher's March,” from Swimming Against the Falls Tune: “Triumph Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Padraig O'Keefe's 1 & 2/The Humours Of Ballydaly” from Notes from the Heart Tune: “The Praties are Dug and the Frost is All Over” from 40 Years of Piping Tune: “Pipe Solo - Slow Air” from Standing Barefoot at the Altar Tune: “McFarley’s/Mill Na Maídí” from Harvest Storm Tune: “Jackson’s Frieze Coat” from Irish Wind Music Tune: “Kesh Jig” from In Concert Tune: “The Old Coolun” from Take Me Tender Tune: “Garret Barry’s/The Bucks of Oranmore” from In Concert |
Aug 08, 2017 |
Episode 06-The Backer
18:52
What’s up with Irish ‘backing’? How does accompaniment fit in the melodic Irish tradition, and how does it feel to invent chords for Irish tunes and songs? Accompanists Matt Heaton, Neil Pearlman, Keith Murphy, and John Doyle talk about share their thoughts on culture, conversation, and the role that guitar, bouzouki, piano, and harp (and flow state) play in Irish music. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Patrick O’Leary, Art Costa, Paul Willson, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. * * * * * * *
Music Heard on IMS Episode 06 Song: “Lily of the West,” from Lovers’ Well Tune: “Mist Covered Mountain and Tell Her I Am,” from Dearga Tune: “Run to Fly,” from Run to Fly Tune: “The Phoenix,” from January EP Song: “Buonaparte,” from Bound for Canaan Tune: “The Rock Reel Set,” from Lake Effect Tune: “Johnny Going to Ceilidh,” from Demo
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Jul 11, 2017 |
Episode 05-Handed Down
41:52
How does Irish music get handed down? Host Shannon Heaton travels to New York, County Galway, and Boston to talk with musicians about how they learned their music, and how this has led them to pass it on. Hear stories about from Rose Flanagan, Margie Mulvahill, Patty Furlong, Séan Clohessy, Séamus Connolly, and Josie and her dad John Coyne. The stories here go way beyond jigs and reels. And there’s plenty of music, too. Playlists and much more at IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Special thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * |
Jun 13, 2017 |
Episode 04-Cuppa Tea with McKinneys and McCarthy
33:52
Can you really open a pub with a tune and a dream? Siobhan and Brendan McKinney and Tommy McCarthy, owners of two of North America’s most esteemed Irish pubs, talk about what happened to them when they put the music and the welcome first. * * * * * * * Special thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for supporting this epiosode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * *
Music Heard on IMS Episode 04
Tune: “Meaning of Life Theme,” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Tune: "My Love is in America "(reel), from Pajama Sessions Tune: "Lord McDonald (reel)," from The Enduring Magic (coll. of restored original recordings from c. 1944) Tune: "Sabai Sabai," from Pajama Sessions Tune: "Jackson’s Jig," from Pajama Sessions Tune: "Abbey Reel," from Pajama Sessions Tune: "Ramblin’ Man Theme," from from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Tune: "Meaning of Life Reprise," from from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Tune: "Marty Fahey March," from Chief O’Neill’s Pub session Tune: "Si Beag Si Mor," from Pajama Sessions |
May 09, 2017 |
Episode 03-Every Tuesday at Nine
40:52
Why do people all around the world head out to Irish music sessions. Big-hearted session hosts Tina Lech, John Williams, Eoin O’Neill, and Brian Conway help host Shannon Heaton decode what their weekly gatherings in Boston, Chicago, Clare, and New York mean to them—and to all the regulars. Boston producer Brian O’Donovan, fiddle teacher Laurel Martin, and flute players Melissa Foster and Scott Boag also weigh in. * * * * * * * Special thanks to this month’s supporters: Patrick O’Leary, Art Costa, Paul Willson, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. And please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!
* * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 03 Tune: "The Tap Room & Galway Rambler" (reels), from rehearsal recording Song: "Sunday Bloody Sunday," from War Song: "I’m Shipping up to Boston," from Warrior’s Code Song: "Whiskey in the Jar," recorded on three different Dubliners albums Song: "Orinoco Flow" (Sail Away), from Watermark Tune: "Jim Donohue’s & Maud Millar," from Session at the Druid Tune: "Blackhaired Lass," from Session at the Druid Tune: "Hometown Lullaby," from Production music made for Irish Music Stories Tune: "Rainy Day," from Session at the Druid Tune: "Out on the Ocean," from Session at Celtic Knot Tune: "John’s Theme," from Production music made for Irish Music Stories Tune: "Bucks of Oranmore," from Session at Celtic Knot Tune: "It Goes As Follies & Eddie Duffy’s," from The Blue Dress Tune: "After Hours Theme," from Production music made for Irish Music Stories Tune: "Fasten the Leg on Her & Wandering Minstrel," from Session at Dunne’s Tunes: "Rakes Of Clonmel, The Kiltimagh Jig, Ned Coleman's Jig," from Steam
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Apr 11, 2017 |
Episode 02-Cuppa Tea with Karan Casey
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What’s it like to have a head full of songs? Waterford singer Karan Casey talks about Irish songs, and how learning a song from someone is really about making connections. This conversation urged host Shannon Heaton to listen–and sing–just a little more. There’s also a poem from Louis De Paor, and plenty of music (full playlist below). * * * * * * * Special thanks to Karan for the great chat. Thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. And please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music and Poetry Heard on IMS Episode 02 Song: "Sailing Off to the Yankee Land," from Exiles Return Song: guitar interlude to the Nightingale Song: "The Wounded Hussar," from My Name is Napoleon Bonaparte Song: "How High the Moon," from The Legendary Decca Recordings Song: "Peigin Lettermore," from Celtic Roots Song: singing classical excerpt Song: "Song of the Seal," from Seal Maiden-Celtic Musical Song: "King’s Shilling," from live in our interview room Song: "A Stor Mo Chroi," from live in our interview room Poem: "Didjeridu," recited during interview Tunes: "First House in Connaught Reel Set," from Hangin’ at the Crossroads
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Mar 14, 2017 |
Episode 01-Trip to Sligo
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This inaugural episode investigates why 400,000 people–and a band of kids from Boston–ended up at the All Ireland music competition in Sligo. With visits to Boston, Dublin, Clare, and Chicago, host Shannon Heaton digs into what the competition meant to all the kids, parents, and teachers who were involved in the qualifying round in New Jersey, and the big summer Fleadh in Ireland. Meet young piper Cormac Gaj, teachers at Comhaltas Music Schools, concertina player Mary MacNamara in Tulla, and fiddle player Liz Carroll… and there’s a Yeats poem here, too, recited by Anne Marie Kennedy. * * * * * * * Special thanks to David Laveille and the nice pals at the Sonic Soiree for encouraging Irish Music Stories. Thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. And please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music and Poetry Heard on Episode 01-Trip to Sligo Tune: “The Tap Room” (reel), from rehearsal, circa 2009 Tune: “Grupai Ceoil Theme,” Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “I’m Waiting for You” and “The Magpie’s Nest” (reels), from The Banks of the Shannon, Green Linnet 1993 Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “The Imperial Set” (first tune is “Follow Me Down to Milltown”), from Live in Lisdoonvarna, (Torc Music, 2002) Tune: “Jennifer Molloy’s” (Jig), from From Tulla to Boston: Live at the Burren Tune: “Joe Cooley’s Reel,” from From Tulla to Boston: Live at the Burren Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Tune: “High Part of the Road” (Jig), field recording made by Liz Carroll (1976) Tune: “Seamus Connolly’s” (Jig), from Traditional Music from Doolin Co. Clare Poem: “The Song of Wandering Aengus,” recited in Kennedy’s kitchen
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Feb 14, 2017 |
Episode 01 Trailer
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Trailer for the November 2017 inaugural episode of Irish Music Stories. |
Feb 14, 2017 |
Episode 00-Introducing Irish Music Stories
03:09
A preview of the Irish Music Stories podcast, the new show about traditional music... and the bigger stories behind it. Music credits and much more at IrishMusicStories.org |
Jan 10, 2017 |