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Dave Flynn’s Irish Memory Orchestra (formerly the Clare Memory Orchestra) is the first and only orchestra in the Western World to play exclusively from memory, crossing traditional boundaries between orchestras and audiences. Visionary founder Dave Flynn has enlisted 20 of Ireland’s leading traditional, classical and jazz musicians to perform his critically acclaimed music. Achievements include […]

Return to Camden Town Festival have adopted the legendary musician, academic and social historian, Reg Hall as their ‘poster boy’ for their 20th anniversary year. Reg, who has been the most important figure in documenting the history of Irish music in London, has generously shared his findings in the online publication ‘A Few Tunes of […]

London-born fiddle player Claire Egan released her debut album, Turning Tides, in 2015. From a musical family, Claire grew up immersed in traditional music and is recognised for her unique interpretation of the tunes and fine musicianship. She has an impeccable technique and an innate understanding the expressive quality within the music. She is accompanied on guitar […]

Three of the great players of Irish traditional music unite to indulge their shared love for the music of North Connaught in one of the most exciting musical combinations of recent times. Matt Molloy is regarded as the greatest living exponent of Irish flute playing. A member of the Chieftains for more than two decades, […]

Session – Ben Gunnery, Brendan McAuley, Liam O’Barr Wed 25th Oct – 8pm Guinea Grill – Free

Session Adam Mace, Tad Sargent and friends The Railway Tavern – Free

Once again, we are devoting an entire evening to our ever-popular album launches, which feature recent releases from some of the finest Irish musicians and performers. Fiddler Brendan Hendry, LiveIreland’s 2012 Musician of the Year, is from Bellaghy in South Derry. His debut album, Tuned Up, was released in 2008 to critical acclaim. It was followed in […]

Session James Gavin, Adam Mace and friends The Queen’s Thurs 26th Oct – 7.30pm

Session John Rynne, James Carty, Anthony McGrath The Flask, Hampstead Thurs 26th Oct – 8.15pm Free

We are delighted to feature the doyen of the concertina, Noel Hill. From Caherea, in West Claire, Noel’s parents and grandparents were all concertina players and his playing was particularly influenced by his uncle Padraig A Chnoic (Paddy Hill). The Hill family home was the last house in the area to hold traditional Irish house […]