Singer Chris De Burgh Worth A Listen No Matter What the Season or The Critic
December 23, 2020 No Responses

Singer Chris De Burgh Worth A Listen No Matter What the Season or The Critic

Maybe “Lady in Red” wasn’t written for this season, but it certainly is the kind of romantic song that would make for a perfect background sound for a couple sitting in front of a warm fireplace … Or elsewhere. That...
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Director Charlotte Moore Invites Us to Virtually See “Meet Me in St. Louis” at Irish Repertory Theatre
December 23, 2020 No Responses

Director Charlotte Moore Invites Us to Virtually See “Meet Me in St. Louis” at Irish Repertory Theatre

Interview by Brad Balfour Meet Me in St. Louis: A Holiday Special in Song and on Screen Runs December 11, 2020 – January 2, 2021 Book by Hugh Wheeler Songs by Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane Based on The Kensington...
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Irish Singer Brian Kennedy’s Christmas Special Takes Place Online This Sunday
December 18, 2020 No Responses

Irish Singer Brian Kennedy’s Christmas Special Takes Place Online This Sunday

Brian Kennedy Live from Dublin Sunday, December 20th, 2020 Streamed live on Facebook 3:00 PM ET 12 Noon PT 8:00 PM Ireland/UK With Brian Kennedy’s upcoming Christmas Special —Live from Dublin — taking place this Sunday, December 20th, he adds...
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Lifeshare Hold An Xmas Event For Manchester’s Homeless
December 17, 2020 No Responses

Lifeshare Hold An Xmas Event For Manchester’s Homeless

[Tom Hingley of Inspiral Carpets, performing at the V Festival 2003] Lifeshare Lifeshare Xmas Event December 19th 2020 Virtual/Online The homeless situation in Manchester, England, has been an issue for some time but the pandemic has seen these numbers rise...
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“Brush” Shiels Went From Skid Row Frontman To A full Solo Career
December 15, 2020 No Responses

“Brush” Shiels Went From Skid Row Frontman To A full Solo Career

Irish musician Brendan Francis “Brush” Shiels from County Dublin, is best known for being the front man of Gary Moore‘s first band, Skid Row. An Irish blues rocker of the late ’60s and early ’70s, it was based in Dublin and fr...
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The Irish Repertory Theatre Offers to Cheer You Up for The Christmas Holidays
December 8, 2020 No Responses

The Irish Repertory Theatre Offers to Cheer You Up for The Christmas Holidays

Meet Me in St. Louis Book: Hugh Wheeler Songs: Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane Director: Charlotte Moore Music Direction: John Bell Orchestrations: Josh Clayton Producer: Ciarán O’Reilly Cast: Shereen Ahmed, William Bellamy, Rufus Collins, Kerry Conte, Meliss...
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Irish Folk Legend Jim McCann Remembered
December 8, 2020 No Responses

Irish Folk Legend Jim McCann Remembered

Recollection by Paddy McCarthy Although a solo artist for most of his career, Irish entertainer and folk musician James McCann was a member of The Dubliners from 1974 until ’79. Later he appeared with them in their 2002 reunion and their...
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The Wild Atlantic Fleadh Debuts St. Patrick’s Week 2021 in The United States
December 3, 2020 No Responses

The Wild Atlantic Fleadh Debuts St. Patrick’s Week 2021 in The United States

Chole Agnew & Nathan Carter [photo: Brad Balfour} A newcomer to the United States Irish festival scene, the Wild Atlantic Fleadh debuts during St. Patrick’s Week 2021. Running from March 13th to 17th, the Fleadh is a virtual five-day celebration...
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The Late John R. Cash — a Son of Ireland and Still One of the Most Famous Singers in the World
November 30, 2020 No Responses

The Late John R. Cash — a Son of Ireland and Still One of the Most Famous Singers in the World

Musing while in lock down, Johnny Cash came to mind. An American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor, Cash’s music often addressed themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially during later career stages. With his deep, calm bass-b...
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November 18, 2020 No Responses

Smashed Plastic’s Andy Weber Keeps A Music Tradition Alive In A Chicago Suburb

              Interview by Brad Balfour While everyone thinks of Los Angeles and New York as centers of music creation, Chicago, Illinois, has been a major hub for music as well. There in the Midwest,...
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