This inaugural episode tells the tale of Cormac Gaj and the band he formed with fellow Boston tweens. I learn about their amazing journey to the All Ireland music competition in Sligo; and I dig into...
This inaugural episode tells the tale of Cormac Gaj and the band he formed with fellow Boston tweens. I learn about their amazing journey to the All Ireland music competition in Sligo; and I dig into what it meant to Cormac… and to all the parents, teachers, and peers who were in on the qualifying round in New Jersey, and the big Fleadh (contest) in Ireland. Whether you already play the fiddle or you don't know anything about trad music or dance, you'll join me, Shannon Heaton as I visit Boston and Dublin Comhaltas branches (Irish music schools); Mary MacNamara's kitchen in Tulla, where she teaches music and organizes Irish music exchanges; and Cormac's living room where he tells his big story. Great stories here from Chicago fiddler Liz Carroll, too. There's plenty of music here, too. Full music listings and information at www.irishmusicstories.org