Blarneystar Productions Presents Irish Traditional Music Concerts
at Glucksman Ireland House at New York University
ALL SHOWS 9:00 P.M. - $15 ADMISSION
free to Ireland House members and NYU undergraduate students with ID
GLUCKSMAN IRELAND HOUSE at NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
1 Washington Mews – entrance on Fifth Avenue just north of Washington Square
For more information, call Ireland House at at (212) 998-3950
www.nyu.edu/pages/irelandhouse
Friday, June 16
Brian McNamara
Uilleann piper Brian McNamara is the leading exponent of the old-time style and repertoire of south County Leitrim, a region with a rich but often overlooked musical tradition. In 1998 Brian helped bring new attention to the music of his native district with the landmark recording Leitrim’s Hidden Treasure, which featured his flute-playing father Michael and other family members. He followed that up with two solo piping recordings of his own, A Piper’s Dream and The Fort of the Jewels. Brian’s piping is very different from the loud, fast, in-your-face showmanship of many contemporary players, and instead recreates the less frenetic, gently flowing style heard in Leitrim long ago.
Other non-UPing performances:
Friday, March 10
Tom Dunne and Friends: A Tribute to Paddy Cronin
County Wexford native Tom Dunne is one of New York’s finest Irish traditional musicians. A few years ago he released a duet recording with the late Joe “Banjo” Burke, one that emphasized his artistry on the button accordion. His latest recording showcases Tom’s wonderful old-time fiddling and is dedicated to the County Kerry fiddle great who inspired his style and repertoire. Some of Tom’s many musical friends will join him for this celebration of the new disc.
Friday, April 7
Susan McKeown
Dublin native and long-time New York resident Susan McKeown has a powerful voice and a truly creative approach to the interpretation and arrangement of traditional songs. This concert will celebrate her newest solo recording, Blackthorn, which is scheduled for release in mid-March and includes a lot of Irish-language material. Fiddler extraordinaire Dana Lyn and ace guitarist Eamon O’Leary, who both feature prominently on the recording, will be among the guest musicians joining Susan for this performance.
Friday, May 12
Emer Mayock and Dónal Siggins
Emer is a great wooden flute player who grew up in a musical family in County Mayo. An All-Ireland champion on numerous occasions in her youth, Emer released her debut recording Merry Bits of Timber in 1996, winning much acclaim for her brilliant style and many original compositions. Her 2001 second album, Playground, featured her on uilleann pipes, whistle, fiddle and cello as well as flute! Over the past decade Emer has performed with fiddle star Paddy Glackin and Both Band veterans Dónal Lunny and Micheál Ó Domhnaill as well as the group Flook. She currently tours and records with the innovative Afro Celt Sound System. Emer will be accompanied at this concert by ace guitarist and bouzouki player Dónal Siggins.