British writer and musician John Phillpott picks up his metaphorical pack and musket and marches along the musical trail of British and American soldiers who…
Battle Cries and Ballads: The Music That Marched With Soldiers
Tag: Irish folk music
Folk in Fusion: A Celebration of Roots Music at Ireland’s ‘Your Roots Are Showing’ Conference”
The kickoff concert for Ireland’s premier folk conference, Your Roots Are Showing (YRAS), presents “Folk in Fusion – YRAS Live,” on January 14th, 2025, a…
Ireland’s Folk Conference Relocates to Killarney, Expands Offerings for 2025
Your Roots Are Showing, Ireland’s leading folk, roots, and traditional music conference, will hold its third annual event from January 15–19, 2025, at the Gleneagle…
Splendid Irish Folk Music Act Open The Door For Three Reveals “Billy from Bruff” Video
Irish traditional music trio Open The Door For Three has released an official video for “Billy from Bruff.” The song appears on the band’s new…
Open The Door For Three Share their passion for Irish music
Open The Door For Three – A Prosperous Gale (2024) Veteran Irish traditional music trio Open The Door For Three is set to release their…
Kieran O’Hare: Virtuoso Piper and Advocate of Irish Traditional Music
(headline image: Kieran O’Hare – Photo by Earl Richardson) Kieran O’Hare is a renowned performer of Irish traditional music, specializing in the uilleann pipes, concert…
Liz Knowles: A Master of Irish and Classical Fusion
(headline image: Liz Knowles – Photo by Earl Richardson) Liz Knowles is a renowned fiddler whose music seamlessly combines the fire of Irish fiddle traditions…
The Bouzouki: An Alluring Long-Necked Lute with Roots in Greece
(headline image: Greek bouzouki – CC BY 2.5, Link) The bouzouki is a musical instrument deeply rooted in Greek tradition, renowned for its distinctive sound…
Pat Broaders: A Journey Through Irish Traditional Music
Pat Broaders, born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, began his musical career at the age of eight. Initially playing the whistle, he soon transitioned to…
The Tom Campbell Trio Reveals Debut Single “Malkie’s”
The Tom Campbell Trio, a collective of three Scottish musicians, has released a debut single titled “Malkie’s.” The Tom Campbell Trio includes Tom Campbell-Paine on…