Our Own Links
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The Paddy O'Brien Tune
Collection
The
place for
information and order forms for Paddy's monumental 500-tune collection
of reels
and jigs.
The Doon Céilí Band
Website
Paddy's eight-piece ceili band from Saint Paul, playing great old
traditional
tunes with a distinctive West Clare kick.
Pat Egan's Website
Pat has launched a great solo website with gig listings, biography,
news,
photos, and links.
Live at Mona's
Patrick Ourceau's recent recording with a host of great musicians from
his
regular session on New York's Lower East Side.
Erin Hart
Paddy's wife Erin Hart has written two crime novels set in the bogs
of
Ireland, incorporating archaeology, forensics, folklore, and
traditional music.
Julie Ourceau
Patrick's wife Julie Ourceau is a designer, photographer, writer and
fiddle player. She's got a great line of photos and cards, and some
children's books on the way.
Laura
Byrne
Pat's wife Laura Byrne is a wonderful flute player; check out her
recent CD, Time for the Road.
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Irish Traditional Music Resources
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Ceolas
Home
of Celtic music
on the Internet: a great listing of artists, venues, resources, etc.
The Erin Breeze at
BUTTONACCORDION.COM
Chris
Moran's excellent
resource for button accordion players, with instruments for sale,
advice on
tuning, fingering charts, and a growing worldwide list of button
accordion
teachers.
irishmusicinfo.com
An
information site
put together by Fintan Vallely--flute player, Irish Times
columnist and
editor of the invaluable reference book, Companion to Irish
Traditional
Music.
Irish Tradtional Music Archive
A
not-for-profit
multi-media reference archive and resource centre for the
traditional
song, music and dance of Ireland which promotes public education
in Irish
traditional music through its own activities and its support for the
activities
of others. A vital resource.
Learner Musical Instruments
Affordable
button
accordions
www.tradmusic.com
A
great resource site
with musician listings, interviews, gig guides, CD shopping, instrument
makers,
and more.
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Music We Like
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James Kelly
Dublin-born, but steeped in the West Clare fiddle music of his father,
James
was Paddy's bandmate in the trio known as Bowhand.
Susan McKeown
A wonderful singer, interpreter, and writer of songs.
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Other Links of Interest
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Coatesville Traditional Irish
Music
Series: a fine
series we've played in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, run by
the inimitable Frank Dalton.
TRIGALLA
Biennial
Celtic Festival in Argenta, Italy
CELTICA MAGAZINE
The first and most important Italian magazine covering Celtic music and
culture.
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Some Useful Links