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KVMR's annual Celtic festival is fast approaching, and in the spirit of all things Celtic music, we've got the scoop on the festival headliner, Fiddler Natalie McMaster, who was raised and still resides in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Cy Musiker and Joyce Miller spoke with McMaster for their public affairs show Curtain Call. KVMR News correspondent, Lydia Thomas edited part their interview and shares it with us now. For more from Natalie McMaster, remember to tune into Curtain Call with hosts Cy and Joyce next Friday, May 2nd at 6:30 p.m.
Welcome to Season 03 Episode 12 - the "Spring Ahead" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia. Guests on this episode include: Dr. Robert Strauss, voice faculty member at the SUNY Fredonia School of Music; Ms. Diane Andrasik, City Historian for the city of Dunkirk; and comedian Tammy Pescatelli. Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page. If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening! Time Stamps Dr. Robert Strauss/Live at the Met 01:38 Ms. DIane Andrasik/Chautauqua County Lecture Series 21:19 Arts Calendar 40:36 Tammy Pescatelli 43:20 Media Songs without Words, Book 5, No. 6 "Spring Song" MWV U 161, Felix Mendelssohn, composer, 1841 La Forza del Destino: “Son giunta! Grazie, o Dio! … Madre, madre pietosa Vergine”, Giuseppe Verdi, composer; performed at the Metropolitan Opera House March 2024 by Lise Davidsen, soprano; Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor Hej, sokoly; Polish folk song attributed to composer Maciej Kamieński (1734-1825) Tarantella Napoletana; traditional Italian tarantella, author unknown Ran Kan Kan; Tito Puente, composer, performed by Tito Puente and his orchestra, 1948 Spring Charm, composed and performed by Adrian von Ziegler, 2012 excerpt from "More Funny Women of a Certain Age", Showtime Special, May 19, 2020 "Traditional Medley", performed by Natalie McMaster, fiddle; Bela Fleck, banjo; from the album Yours Truly, October 10, 2006. Artist Links Dr. Robert Strauss Ms. Diane Andrasik Tammy Pescatelli BECOME AN OPERA HOUSE MEMBER!
A Banjoist's Guide To Marketing with Chris CooleWhat if we told you that to be successful in marketing your music, you did not have to be on social media? So many musicians struggle to keep up with the content creation process, but what if it wasn't completely necessary? In today's episode, we talk with Chris Coole, and discuss how he has successfully run marketing for his business with nothing but an email list for almost 3 decades.Listen in as Chris describes how he built a thriving email list and why he only decided to join social media in February of 2020.Learn how to leverage these insights to create a successful marketing plan for your music business.About Chris CooleSince falling in love with the sound of folk and early country music at the age of seventeen, you could loosely divide Chris Coole's 30-year career as a full-time musician into three eras – ten years as a Toronto street and subway busker; ten years playing bluegrass residencies around Toronto's bar scene; and ten years touring internationally; both solo and with the likes of The Lonesome Ace Stringband, The David Francey Band, and The Foggy Hogtown Boys. Throughout this musical journey, Chris has perhaps become best known as being one of the leading purveyors of the modern clawhammer-style banjo. He has developed a highly personal style that has often been described as instantly recognizable.This unique voice on the instrument has not gone unnoticed by his fellow musicians and has led to playing as a collaborator (Ivan Rosenberg, Erynn Marshall, Arnie Naiman), sideman (Jim Cuddy, Natalie McMaster, Justin Rutledge, John Reischman, Sylvia Tyson), or producer (The Slocan Ramblers, David Francey) on over 200 recordings. Follow Chris on Social Media: Chris Coole WebsiteInstagramYoutube______________Presented by Folk Music OntarioHosted by Rosalyn DennettProduced by Kayla Nezon (Folk Music Ontario), Rosalyn Dennett (Folk Music Ontario), Tim Fraser + Tanya Fraser (Murdoch Entertainment)Recorded by Kayla Nezon, and Jordan Moore of The Pod CabinEdited by Jordan Moore of The Pod CabinTheme music “Amsterdam” by King CardiacArtwork by Jaymie KarnThe ReFolkUs Project is made possible through the generous support of the Department of Canadian Heritage
Guest: Natalie McMaster, Celtic Family Christmas.
It's Sunday afternoon in the Windy City and it's a long weekend! Mike and Tim celebrate the Labor Day holiday with music from Gaelic Storm, Shane Hennessy, The Saw Doctors, Paul Brady, Natalie McMaster, Clare Sands & Susan O'Neil, The Prodigals, Drops of Green, The Pogues, Cabon Leaf, Luke Kelly, The Led Farmers, and Roger McGuinn. Enjoy the long weekend and the last days of summer!!
Welcome to Hang the Holly. I'll introduce you to SHARON SHANNON as we take an inside look at artists in the latest episode of the Celtic Christmas Podcast. "Little Christmas" is the final episode of 2020. It features Christmas music from The Jig Is Up, Cynthia Shelhart, Steel Clover, Abbots Cross, Liz Madden, Laura MacKenzie, Reilly, Sharon Shannon, deCeadaoin, Tiffany Schaefer, Emish, Stephanie Claussen, Celtic Woman, Runa, The Selkie Girls The show is generously brought to you by the Patrons of the Celtic Christmas Podcast on Patreon. Please show your Celtic Christmas Cheer, make a pledge to support the show. You will find milestones on Patreon which will effectively launch this show in 2021. If you enjoy the show, you can rate the show or post comments on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher. Subscribe to the podcast at CelticChristmasMusic.net. And now on to Sharon Shannon Playing the accordion puts you in a unique category in terms of making music, and Sharon Shannon is one of the artists that has that distinction. Interestingly, although she can and does play Irish music, her career has continually spanned many different musical genres, always bringing her own style and background along with her for the ride. She is an experienced and dedicated musician, and has worked with some huge names in the industry. Among the people/bands she has recorded and performed with, you'll find well-respected (and well-known!) Irish names like Sinead O'Connor, The Chieftains, Shane McGowan, and even Bono. In keeping with her genre-jumping style though, you'll also see her name has appeared alongside other musical heavyweights, like Jackson Browne and Wille Nelson. As if that isn't testament enough to Shannon's musical abilities, she has also collaborated with John Prine, Natalie McMaster, and even Japan's Kodo Drummers! Good musicians are always eager to expand their circle and play with other talented people, and this is something that defines Sharon Shannon. It is also something that has allowed her to grow, and that has seasoned her as a musical artist. From classical, to Cajun, to rap, Shannon has embraced all forms of music and in turn, they have informed her approach and style along the way. Interestingly, the Irish influence always does seem to shine through though, no matter who she has paired herself with! Shannon has a well-rounded selection of albums, but with the holidays quickly approaching, nothing is more appropriate than than the Christmas single, “Christmas Time Again”, which features her accordion play front and center. It's a nice, jolly romp—a bit more updated than the old, standard carols--but with the same spirit of fun. Pick this one up to add something different to your holiday playlist, or to gift to a friend or relative that loves expanding their collection of Christmas music. After all, there's always a little bit of room for the accordion…right? Find out more about Sharon Shannon at sharonshannon.com If you hear music you love in the Celtic Christmas Podcast, then support the artists. Buy something from them. Sign up to their mailing lists. And share the episode with your friends on social or in your community. The Celtic Christmas Podcast is free to enjoy. However, it is supported by the generosity of Celtic music fans like you over on Patreon. Get Christmas Cheer. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com . Nollaig shona daoibh.
Natalie McMaster is a world-renowned Cape Breton-style fiddler and one of the nicest musicians you could ever hope to meet. She has toured with The Chieftains, Carlos Santana, and Alison Krauss, and has recorded with Yo-Yo Ma. One time live on stage at a festival, I took her shoes off mid-tune. Totally at her request mind! Let's just say we have a special bond since then!Part of Pantheon's Podcast
Natalie McMaster is a world-renowned Cape Breton-style fiddler and one of the nicest musicians you could ever hope to meet. She has toured with The Chieftains, Carlos Santana, and Alison Krauss, and has recorded with Yo-Yo Ma. One time live on stage at a festival, I took her shoes off mid-tune. Totally at her request mind! Let's just say we have a special bond since then!
Natalie McMaster is a world-renowned Cape Breton-style fiddler and one of the nicest musicians you could ever hope to meet. She has toured with The Chieftains, Carlos Santana, and Alison Krauss, and has recorded with Yo-Yo Ma. One time live on stage at a festival, I took her shoes off mid-tune. Totally at her request mind! Let's just say we have a special bond since then! Part of Pantheon's Podcast
Natalie McMaster is a world-renowned Cape Breton-style fiddler and one of the nicest musicians you could ever hope to meet. She has toured with The Chieftains, Carlos Santana, and Alison Krauss, and has recorded with Yo-Yo Ma. One time live on stage at a festival, I took her shoes off mid-tune. Totally at her request mind! Let's just say we have a special bond since then! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We have a very special interview to bring you on Episode 549 of Folk Roots Radio. Aaron Jensen, the composer and arranger for Toronto based a cappella group Countermeasure joins us to chat about their new concept album “Guest Sessions” which features collaborations with world class instrumentalists like Kevin Fox, Christian Roberge, Randy Brecker, Evelyn Glennie and Natalie McMaster; each piece on the new recording being specifically tailored to compliment the sound and aesthetic of the guest artist. It’s a great album and an excellent interview - we hope you'll check it out. We wrap up the episode with new songs inspired by Canadian icon Leonard Cohen (who left us four years ago) from Lynn Jackson, Imogen Joy and Shawn William Clarke; alongside two of the tracks that the great man was working on prior to his death, that are included on his posthumous album "Thanks For The Dance" - the sublime "The Goal" and the beautiful title track. Enjoy!
Teaching with percussive uke My guest today is Bryan LaPlante.News The uke contest winners were decided. The cutest video of my kids picking out the winners can be found here The CT Ukulele Festival is happening on Sept 29th! ctukulelefestival.com Bryan has a great story of his musical upbringing and how he met the ukulele.He is a student of the James Hill Ukulele Initiative and uses percussive techniques in his classroom.You can find Bryan's website hereSome of the musicians Bryan mentioned are Natalie McMaster and the Leahy FamilyHui, according to Mirriam-Webster, means partnership, syndicate club, association community gathering JHUI is the abbreviation for the James Hill Ukulele Initiative. The new thing is that we call it JaHUI (jahooey). It's nice that it has a deeper meaning other than a silly pronunciation.Join the conversation on Reddit.Support the podcast by donating to the tip jarSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/abes-ukulele-podcast/3b808e4f-fed5-48a3-acc8-bef857157501
The Irish American community lost three ambassador's of Irish music and dance over the past couple weeks with the passing of Dooley Brother's band member, Jimmy Dooley Jr., Irish fiddler, Tommy Peoples, and ceili and set dance instructor, Alan Beale. Mike Shevlin returns to the Windy City Irish Radio studios and, along with Tim, feature bands performing at the upcoming Milwaukee Irish Fest running from August 16th through August 19th featuring We Banjo 3, Jiggy, Seo Linn, The Green Fields of America and a Cape Breton set featuring Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac, Décota McNamara, Natalie Mcmaster and Donnell Leahy, and folk rockers, The Stanfields. Catch the show live on WSBC 1240AM or on our podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com
The summer winds keep a blowin' in the Windy City Irish Radio studios as Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor spin some of their summery songs and tunes from Milwaukee's own Paddygrass, Portsmouth, New Hampshire's Òran Mór. Neil Byrne and Ryan Kelly of Byrne and Kelly fame, Armagh and Derry native Connla ahead of their upcoming show at the Irish American Center on July 29th, Limerick and Clare based, Hermitage Green, Scottsman, Kris Drever, Celtic Woman's Chloe Agnew, that Cape Breton girl, Natalie Mcmaster and former member of the Dubliners, Ronnie Drew. It's a festival in the studio. Join us each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm on WSBC 1240AM or check out the podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com
He's played on the silver screen with Richard Harris, with the Rat Pack, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and now the humble studios of Windy City Irish Radio. Spanning a career of more than 30 years, he's a composer, a poet, a shutterbug, a mentor, an iBAM award winner, and an All-Ireland champion fiddler -- but most of all, he a kind gentleman and tonight, we are honored to have the great Maurice Lennon in the studio performing live along with stories and an all-exclusive poetry reading from his upcoming book of poems and photography. Also featuring music by Scythian, Morga, Natalie Mcmaster, Liz Carroll, Liz Knowles Music, We Banjo 3, and Stockton's Wing. Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor each Wednesday night on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470AM Chicago Heights from 8pm to 9pm or listen to our podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com.
30 years ago, Irish-native, Bob Geldof, and Scottman, Midge Ure, transfixed the world with the dual-venue concert, Live Aid, held on July 13, 1985 to raise funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiopian famine. Billed as the "global jukebox", the event was held simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London, England and John F. Kenney Stadium in Philidelphia. It was one of the largest-scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time with an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. Tonight, Mike and Tim remember Live-Aid featuring music by Luka Bloom, Bob Geldof, The Police, and Elvis Costello as well as music from Mundy, Natalie Mcmaster, Bryan Ferry, Tupelo, Rig the Jig, We Banjo 3, and Horslips with a special tribute to birthday boy, Michael Flatley featuring music from Davy Spillane and Eileen Ivers. Join Mike and Tim each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm on WSBC 1240AM or WCFJ 1470AM or listen to their podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com.