Dermot Sheedy: “In my course, I teach that you can apply the beats that...
Dermot Sheedy is a bodhrán player, percussionist and drummer from County Clare. Dermot started playing the bodhrán aged 6 and has 25 years experience of the instrument. A professional musician for the last ten years, he is a member of the Limerick band Hermitage Green, as part of which he has toured the world and…
Michael McCague: “There’s great freedom in Irish music.”
Michael McCague is a guitar and bouzouki player from County Monaghan. He’s played with a variety of outstanding traditional musicians over the years, including as part of both At First Light and At The Racket. He plays a weekly session in Tigh Coili in Galway and has just finished recording an album with Hugh Healy,…
The Music of Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day
Alison HQ is in Galway, Ireland, so naturally, we are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, or as its also known: St. Paddy’s Day. Not only in our home office, but with all of you around the world. For those of you who aren’t quite sure what all the fuss and green beer are about every year.…
