Series 2, Programme 5: Kellys’ of New Jersey
By admin | February 15, 2009
Sorry for the delay in posting this MP3 here. The Kitchen Sessions crew have been a little jet-lagged!
Paula will post more information about this programme shortly. In the meantime, enjoy the show, and don’t forget to tune in to Clare FM at 5pm today for the final programme in the series, live from Pakie Malley’s kitchen in Tulla. (That show will also be a podcast later.)
Topics: Podcasts, Series 2, Willie and Siobhán Kelly, New Jersey |
Meeting Joe Derrane in Boston
By admin | February 5, 2009
I had the loveliest day with Joe Derrane on Thursday last. I have been fascinated by his story - he recorded some highly acclaimed 78s in the 1940s, then disappeared from the Irish music scene and was presumed dead, only to make the comeback of all comebacks in 1994. And he’s playing better music than ever now at age 79. I wanted to meet him, so Jimmy Noonan made the call, and Gerry Dunleavy drove me down to Randolph, 11 miles south of Boston. What a gentleman. And what a storyteller. We talked for hours. And he recounted in detail the amazing turns and twists of his musical career: from the heyday of the Irish dancehall scene in Middle St., Boston, through his days playing piano accordion at Jewish weddings, then his synthesizer days at sought-after supper clubs - to his re-entering the world of traditional Irish music in the 1990s after a 35 year absence. And during that time he didn’t even own a button accordion.
You’ll hear the full interview on The Wednesday Session on Clare FM, when the Kitchen Sessions finish. But for now have a listen to Joe talking about the ballroom scene in 1940s Boston. Watch this space - later I’ll post another clip of Joe on how and why he got back into traditional music.
Topics: Gerry Dunleavy, Boston, Podcasts, Series 2 |
Boston Photographs
By admin | February 4, 2009
You can view the slideshow on this page, use the link in the bottom-right to view full-screen, or click through to this set on our Flickr site.
(Our recommendation? Start the podcast playing, then play the slideshow in full screen mode!)
Topics: Gerry Dunleavy, Boston, Series 2 |
Video from Toonagh
By admin | February 3, 2009
Some highlights of the Toonagh show captured on video. The full audio podcast is here, and you can browse the photographs here!
Topics: Frank Custy, Toonagh, Series 2 |
Series 2, Programme 4: Dunleavy’s of Boston
By admin | February 2, 2009
The Kitchen Sessions from Boston was broadcast last night on Clare FM - and now here’s the podcast!
Watch this space in the next few days for photographs and stories from “behind the scenes” of this session!
If you use iTunes, click here to subscribe for automatic download of this and future episodes. And don’t forget there’s another chance to hear the show on Clare FM on Wednesday night!
Topics: Gerry Dunleavy, Boston, Podcasts, Series 2 |