Field Recordings
It was over 20 years ago that I first discovered Angelo Dornan. It was one of those old floppy record albums that were sometimes included in the front sleeve of … Continue reading
Festival Fever
Well – I am back from Old Songs. I had an amazing time. Caught up with old friends – and made some new. Heard some amazing sea chanties at the … Continue reading
Old Songs Festival
After a cold and wet spring summer is suddenly upon us. In the past I would have been already on the road – but these days my schedule is greatly … Continue reading
The Year in Review
Well here we are in 2011. Already a whole decade of the new century has passed. It’s going so fast that I can barely keep up. When I look back … Continue reading
Nuit Blanche 2009
Nuit Blanche Toronto is a free, annual, city-wide celebration of contemporary art, produced by the City of Toronto in collaboration with Toronto’s arts community. For one sleepless night, from sunset … Continue reading
Brenna MacCrimmon and Friends
I thought it was high time that I posted about music again – and since I had a great musical experience on Thursday night, I thought I would share it … Continue reading
The Irish in Canada
I am definitely overdue for a musical post. This week-end my friend Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin (left) is giving a paper at the Celtic Studies Conference at the University of Toronto … Continue reading
Summer on the Road
I love my summers – I like to travel, and I like doing the circuit of shows – some of which are new, where I meet new and interesting contacts … Continue reading
Traditional Song
I have been singing traditional song now for over 30 years and I am always surprised when people say (as they sometimes do) “Are you STILL singing traditional stuff?” as … Continue reading
