Links

Related Sites

The Paddy O'Brien Tune Collection The place for information and order forms for Paddy's monumental 500-tune collection of reels and jigs. He's recorded and written down stories about another 500 jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, and slides for the soon-to-be released Volume 2.
The Doon Céilí Band Paddy's eight-piece ceili band from Saint Paul, playing great old traditional tunes with a distinctive West Clare kick.
Patrick Ourceau Patrick's solo site has information about his teaching, gigs, recordings, 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 writes literary crime novels set in the bogs of Ireland, incorporating archaeology, forensics, folklore, and traditional music.
Paddy O'Brien Paddy O'Brien's website, including more info on The Paddy O'Brien Tune Collection.

Irish Traditional Music Resources

Tom Clancy's Blog Tom is originally from County Galway, now living in the San Francisco Bay area. He's a great writer who really captures the character of Irish traditional music. He writes for Irish Music Magazine, and The Journal of Music in Ireland.
Irish Music Magazine The glossy magazine that covers Irish traditional music in Ireland and the US. Features, tour and festival listings, CD and concert reviews.
The Erin Breeze 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.
imusic.ie 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 Traditional 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.
Learner Musical Instruments Affordable button accordions

Sources for Recordings

Music We Like

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.

Miscellaneous

Coatesville Traditional Irish Music Series A fine series we've played in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, run by the inimitable Frank Dalton.
Trigallia Biennial Celtic Festival in Argenta, Italy
Celtica Magazine The first and most important Italian magazine covering Celtic music and culture.
MacCubbin Guitars Bruce MacCubbin receives great praise from Pat Egan as an excellent guitar maker and go-to-guy for repairs.