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Mickey Coleman has announced the release of his new single Pat O’Donnell Shell to Sea. On Monday, September 19, 2011, the song will be available for purchase as a download. Not only a timely and relevant piece of music, Pat O’Donnell Shell to Sea is well written and skillfully performed with Mickey’s usual passion and...
The Larkin & Moran Brothers were in top form last Friday night for their appearance at the inaugural Will County Celtic Fest at Bicentennial Park in Joliet. Good music and great craic being the order of the evening, The Larkin & Moran Brothers delivered on both. The entire evenings entertainment presented to an enthusiastic...
Our sincere congratulations and a thunderous round of applause goes out to Fanrealm’s friend, Mary Kathleen Burke, a gifted folk singer / songwriter based in Glasgow, Scotland. Mary is this year’s winner of the Open Stage competition held this past Sunday at The Border Gaitherin’, a traditional music festival in Coldstream on the River Tweed. Persuaded...
When I first listened to “A Song in her Heart,” Mary Kathleen Burke’s debut album, my thoughts were – she certainly has a lovely voice and a dynamite song list. But after hours of play, subtle nuances in both the sound and style of Mary’s interpretations emerge. Mary Kathleen Burke radiates a gentleness of character and...
UPDATE ~ April 17, 2011 – donation information added. One of the world’s finest Irish fiddlers and composers and a guardian of Irish musical tradition, Maurice Lennon and his other half, Sandra, are both fighting cancer. Please join the Friends of Maurice Lennon on Thursday, May 5th 6:00pm at the Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace...
Mary Kathleen Burke, originally from Ireland but now firmly based in Scotland, has been described by Dr. Ian Green of Greentrax as “a brilliant talent”. “I’ve been in the music business for more than 40 years,” he said, “and I’ve not heard many like her.” She is a truly gifted singer/songwriter who released her...
Chicagoans are so lucky to have this class act performing all over the city and surrounding areas. The Larkin & Moran Brothers have been a part of the Chicago Irish music scene for some time now and for much of it, I’ve followed their musical ascent, watching them progress and mature into the terrific...
Last Saturday night Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, IL welcomed to its Tara room stage The Four Courts, a group of well known and well respected Chicago based performers who come together from time to time and perform as an ensemble. Independently each is an exceptional artist, well-known both in the Chicago area and internationally. Paddy Homan,...
I am absolutely thrilled to introduce Fanrealm readers and those lovers of traditional Irish music to Paddy Homan, an extraordinary tenor. Possibly the best I’ve ever heard. Paddy was recently awarded two “Livies,” Male Vocalist of the Year and Male Vocal Album of the Year by Dublin based LiveIreland Music Awards 2010. The first...
The Rogues recently announced a number of 2011 tour dates including appearances in Canada, the United States and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba with performances at several early festivals along the way. Speaking from first hand experience, The Rogues put on a rollicking, fun filled and entertaining show. You’ll find it filled with a wide variety of great CeltRock, Folk...
This past September 4th, The Rogues released their much anticipated ninth album, 3 LBS. of RAGE. To say it has been well received by the fans is an understatement. Initially offered on their website, the first batch of CDs sold out within a day of release. The second batch followed the same path shortly thereafter....
Irish Books Arts & Music – iBAM! Mickey Coleman traveled for the first time to Chicago to participate in the Irish American Heritage Center’s 2nd Annual iBAM! Celebration. He also appeared in a Chicago pub the night before and while reviewing a second appearance a day later may seem repetitive, these two performances were...
