67 Music’s Jerry Dawson recently spoke with the man behind “A Year In A Kilt”, Rick Baldwin. The reason why, the ups and downs, and the decision to continue. Here’s what he had to say. Feature and interview by Jerry Dawson The Kilt. A few yards of fabric and a belt. For most people, [...]
Not too long ago, 67 music had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Portland based Celtic musician, Jeremy Bauer. On this particular spring evening, Jeremy invited us into his home, shared his Guinness, and stories of his long career. Beginning from his days in an Idaho [...]
Kevin Flynn and the Avondale Ramblers | The Broken Pavement of Avondale Interview with Kevin Flynn and review of the new album review and interview by Jerry Dawson Chicago is a city synonymous with great musicians. With home-town heroes like Muddy Waters, Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, [...]
Irish traditional music group Dervish just completed a whirlwind US tour on March 23rd in Connecticut, in support of their newly released CD called “The Thrush in the Storm“. Living up to their name, Dervish is an unstoppable and relentless touring band. Having formed in 1989, the band, hailing from County Sligo, has seen nearly [...]
Sometimes it’s interesting how life works. In this particular scenario, a certain fiddler from England & Ireland making his way in the world serendipitously meets an American traveling through Ireland (who turns out to be none other [...]
From Seattle, WA comes a unique yet fun partnership. The Seattle Irish Dance Company and Carrigaline Celtic Band have joined forces to put together a tour in Ireland called “Get Up The Yard“. Set to launch April 22nd, the two and a half week tour will [...]
It’s March and that means St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, not necessarily on the 17, but for the entire month! Why limit the celebrations to one 24 hour period? One need not be Irish to claim the holiday. One of the many great things about St. Patrick’s [...]
By Baxter Labatos There are wonderful things that happen when there is spontaneous combustion of ideas. Like all chance meetings, the craic doesn’t just happen in pubs or music places but it happens everywhere even in cyberspace. It was a great opportunity to exchange messages with Irish singer/songwriter John Breen who released two albums. His [...]
Traditional Irish music super group, Dervish make greatly anticipated stop in Portland, OR on March 15th. “Their colorful career has taken them to every corner of the globe and has seen them share centre stage with such names as James Brown, The Buena Vista Social Club, Oasis, Sting, REM, Beck and many more. Dervish [...]
Flute/whistle/bodhran player Hanz Araki and violinist/guitarist/songwriter Kathryn Claire have been working together for over five years in various projects and bands. They have found their niche as a duo, performing all over the Pacific Northwest and Japan among other places. Their latest and greatest accomplishment is “Vocal/Instrumental Group of the Year” from LiveIreland.com, and [...]
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