Former Celtic Thunder star Paul Byrom is set to launch the next chapter of his solo career. He’s inviting fans to help him along the way as he raises funds for a PBS Music Special – the kind of American TV spectacular that helped launch Celtic Thunder and numerous other acts.
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Anuna: Behind a Fan’s Eyes
Lynn Gleason believes that without Irish choir Anuna, there might be no Celtic Thunder or Celtic Woman. Here Lynn explains how she first started following the choir and why it means so much to her. Writing this piece has been particularly difficult for me. Anuna was the original vocal group that performed in Riverdance back… Continue reading Anuna: Behind a Fan’s Eyes
Irish trad sessions – sharing music and the craic
Anne Brady wanted a way to find traditional music venues in Ireland where she could meet up with other musicians. Her solution was to set up a website called findtradfolk that lists sessions all across the country. There is nothing like a good trad session. The banter and music all adds to a great night… Continue reading Irish trad sessions – sharing music and the craic
Festivals in Ireland
Anne Brady runs the traditional Irish music site, Findtradfolk. Here she highlights some of the festivals taking place around Ireland this summer. There is a plethora of festivals taking place around Ireland this year, particularly during the summer. Just last weekend there was the Inishbofin Arts Festival, Feile Chois Chuain, Feile Oriel, Feile na gCuach… Continue reading Festivals in Ireland
Irish American dream set to hit the road
More on Tara and videos of her performing Irish American singer Tara O’Grady is being given the chance to relive an epic trip her grandmother made across America more than 50 years ago. As Tara explained in her article on Irish Music Forever a few weeks ago, her granny left Waterford in Ireland in search… Continue reading Irish American dream set to hit the road
