'Cry of a People Gone' is brilliant, amazing and substantial
A quite remarkable book recently came my way called “Cry of a People Gone: Irish Musicians in Chicago 1920-2020” by Richie Piggott. The result of “...
October 25, 2022
by Daniel Neely
'Coming of Spring' is a lovely, well-rounded collection
Folks, this week I’m checking out “Coming of Spring,” the new album from the band New Leaf. Based in southern New England, New Leaf comprises Kira ...
October 17, 2022
by Daniel Neely
Fellow musicians are passionate about O'Brien's work
Not sure if anyone watched Saturday Night Live last week, but Brendan Gleeson was the host. During his monologue, Gleeson played “Dr. O’Neill’s hor...
October 11, 2022
by Daniel Neely
Mick Moloney's life celebrated at New York events
Legendary musician, folklorist and humanitarian Mick Moloney was finally laid to rest last week with a series of events that finally gave family an...
October 04, 2022
by Daniel Neely
Music, turnout, venue impresses
It was a triumphant return to form for Don Meade’s “Blarney Star” series last Friday in Long Island City, as droves came out to the New York Irish ...
September 30, 2022
by Daniel Neely
Blarney Star debuts Friday
Oooh, folks, the concert series are blazing their ways back this fall! We start with Don Meade’s resurrected Blarney Star series, which opens Sept....
September 19, 2022
by Daniel Neely
Gourley and Feddersen album is a delight
You don’t see it too often in the world of traditional Irish music at this point, but vinyl has been making a roaring comeback in the world of popu...
September 13, 2022
by Daniel Neely
'Far Away' is powerful reminder of Grennan's ability
Folks, great news if you’re living in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut: the great band bohola is coming your way! Starting Sept. 21, the gr...
September 06, 2022
by Daniel Neely
Bua album will energize trad fans
First things first: after a long time away, the brilliant Karan Casey is launching her U.S. tour, Sept. 1-18. With the help of Niamh Dunne (fiddle,...
August 29, 2022
by Daniel Neely
'Blarney Star' resumes on Sept. 23
Some welcome news to start this week’s column. Beginning this September, the New York Irish Center in Long Island City, Queens, will be hosting Don...
August 23, 2022
by Daniel Neely
In Clare, 'music is who we are'
A short while ago I received a copy of “Always a Journey, Never a Destination: A Clare Footprint,” a 30-minute or so film produced by musician and ...
August 14, 2022
by Daniel Neely
Moloney: brilliant mentor, tremendous friend
Early last week, the great musician, teacher, folklorist, storyteller, and organizer Mick Moloney died in his New York University apartment. He was...
August 03, 2022
by Daniel Neely