Links
Some excellent sites...
http://www.madfortrad.com
MadforTrad.com is the home of traditional Irish Music on the web.
Offering interactive tutorials in 16 instruments taught by some of Ireland's
finest players (including our piano player Ciaran Coughlan), as well as
on on-line CD shop, news, festival and sessions listing it is the one-stop-shop
for all fans of Irish music.
http://www.armaghpipers.com
The Armagh Pipers Club has, for over thirty years, been providing
tuition in a variety of instruments for musicians all over Ulster. The
club has also been at the forefront in organising traditional music concert
series' in Armagh city as well organising the hugely successful William
Kennedy Annual Piping Festival
http://www.gerwolfe.com
Ger Wolfe is Cork's most celebrated songwriter. The composer of
two songs from our new album, including the title track 'Summer At My
Feet', Ger's music continues to grow in popularity wherever it is heard.
Visit his website for full details on Ger's activities as well as a great
recipe for brown bread!
http://www.thelivingtradition.com
The Living Tradition music store on MacCurtain St. in Cork, Ireland
has been a home to Irish traditional, folk and contemporary music since
1994 and during that time have built up an enviable reputation as stockists
of cds, books and instruments. Now you can visit Cork's finest music store
on-line.
http://www.brendanring.com
Brendan Ring, our good friend and uilleann pipes
maker and player extraordinaire is based in Brittany. Brendan recently
released his debut album Troublesome Things featuring former North
Cregg member, John Neville on guitar.
http://www.flukejewellery.com
Fine jewellery from the Orkney Islands as worn by members of North
Cregg!!
http://www.paulbradleyviolins.com
Renowned fiddle maker and repairer, Paul Bradley is also one
of the finest players in Ireland. Visit his new website for full details
on his instrument workshop located in Galway city.
http://www.musicpresent.com
Musicpresent.com offers the opportunity to commission the composition
of an original Irish tune to honour a special person or occasion. Be involved
in the compositional process or leave it all up to the composer! Check
out the audio extracts of the tune types and the instruments you can choose
from.
http://www.emilysmith.org
One of Scotland's finest voices, Emily Smith won 'BBC Radio Scotland
Young Musician of the Year' for 2002. Emily has frequently guested with
North Cregg.
http://www.ballyshannonfolkfestival.com/
Website of the legendary Ballyshannon Folk Festival, County Donegal
http://www.trigallia.com/
TRIGALLIA: Biennial Celtic Festival in the town of Argenta (Italy)
http://www.celtica.it
CELTICA MAGAZINE: Italian magazine concerning celtic culture and music
http://www.gigireland.com
For a complete listing of bands, gigs and much more
http://www.ronanryanflute.com/
Good friend of ours and a fine flute player, Ronan Ryan