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December 2011: CelticFest
Mark your calendars now for CelticFest Vancouver 2012
It’s never too early to mark the dates for five days of the biggest and best-loved celebration....more
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December 2011: Music
Alan James-Carr remembers playing with some of Ireland’s great showbands
During the reign of Irish showbands during the Fifties, Sixties, and Seventies, some of Ireland’s best and most talented....more
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December 2011: Music
CELTIC MUSIC REVIEWS
ALAN JAMES-CARR: Tribute to the late Showband greats – Brendan O’Brien Joe Dolan....more
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December 2011: Music
Festival du Bois: Coquitlam’s premiere French-Canadian Festival
The 23rd edition of Festival du Bois will be held March 3 and 4 next year in Coquitlam....more
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December 2011: Music
A Merry Merry Time of Year with The Irish Rovers
The Irish Rovers are back with their first Christmas album in over a decade! Merry Merry Time of Year....more
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December 2011: Music
Looking Back at 2011 and Looking Ahead to 2012 : Albums of the Year
Slightly better than a Top 20 Albums of the Year, may I humbly present my 21 Favourite Celtic CDs....more
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November 2011: Book
How the Scots Invented Canada: An exuberant celebration of nation building
The Scots are history’s underdogs. Sir Walter Scott wrote, “I am a Scotsman; therefore I had to fight my way....more
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November 2011: Music
Lyrics of these folk tales delivered in the manner of a true shanachie
Tim Readman and Jennie Bice, both excellent musicians in their own right are well-known in Vancouver....more
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November 2011: Music
10th Annual Danny Burns Memorial ‘Feed the Hungry Benefit’
Mark your calendars now for the Celtic FUNdraiser event of the season....more
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November 2011: Music
A month-long sumptuous feast of fiddle tunes and traditional and original songs
We're in for a month-long sumptuous feast of Canadian music – fiddle tunes, traditional and original songs....more
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October 2011: Music
Battlefield Band: Legendary group and leader of the Scottish music revival
Scottish Celtic music legends the Battlefield Band will perform in concert on October 26....more
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October 2011: Music
Damian Brennan offers Irish music at VSO School of Music World Music Program
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music located next to the Orpheum Theatre....more
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October 2011: Music
New Releases Explore Celtic Traditions From New Angles
It's been a very productive month for music in the Celtic and British Isles traditional music scene....more
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October 2011: Music
Spirit of the West: One of Canada’s most beloved legacy artists
The band that became known as Spirit of the West began as a folk trio called Eavesdroppers....more
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October 2011: Music
Tim Readman and Shona Le Mottee in Concert
Tim Readman and Shona Le Mottee will perform in concert on October 27....more
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October 2011: Music
Local favourites The Town Pants ready to rock the Railway Club
Local favourites The Town Pants will rock the house at the Railway Club on November 3....more
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October 2011: Music
Seattle singer to entertain at Welsh Society anniversary dinner
The Vancouver Welsh Society’s annual anniversary dinner will be held this year in the Red Dragon....more
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September 2011: Book
The O’Briens: A wonderful sequel to Behrens first novel The Law of Dreams
After the enormous success of his first novel, The Law of Dreams, published in 2006 and winner of the....more
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September 2011: Music
CELTIC MUSIC CD REVIEW: KIERAN HALPIN -
The Deal We Made With God
Since 1979 Kieran Halpin has recorded 18 albums, one live DVD and published two songbook....more
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September 2011: Music
The Irish Rovers: An amazing career spanning 45 years...and still going strong
This year The Irish Rovers are celebrating an absolutely astounding 45 years in the music business....more
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September 2011: Music
After a record five summer music festivals, looking ahead to The Rogue’s Silver Jubilee Season
Our warm summer continues apace, and warm musical memories have enriched the experience....more
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September 2011: Music
A great afternoon, topped off with rollicking tunes by Three Row Barley
The Atlantic Trap and Gill pub located on Robson Street was a busy scene....more
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September 2011: Music
Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir supports worthy cause to help Downtown Eastside
The Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir is proud to share the stage with the Trelawny Male Choir ....more
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July/August 2011: Music
Legendary Irish Rovers win two awards at the Vancouver Island Music Awards
Music veterans John Reynolds and George Millar accepted two awards on behalf of their fellow band mates....more
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June 2011: Music
A once-in-a-lifetime experience for anyone who loves harp music
The World Harp Congress & Festival, held once every three years (usually in Europe), will be held in Canada....more
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June 2011: Music
Sweet summertime fun filled with some of the world’s best Celtic music
Many years ago Don Ross came to town with his Celtic band The Harbord Trio....more
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June 2011: Music
CELTIC MUSIC REVIEW
SOLAS The Turning Tide: Solas (Irish: light) is an Irish-American musical group formed in 1994....more
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June 2011: Film
Film is redeemed only through the skills of the lead actress
The recently released film Hanna: Adapt or Die, starring the brilliant young actress Saoirse Ronan....more
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May 2011: Books
Novel geared for young readers set during the Irish Famine
The sequel to Greener Grass (reviewed in the April issue), Wild Geese continues the adventures....more
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May 2011: Music
MUSIC CD REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys - Going Out In Style
Dropkick Murphys are a Boston, Massachusetts based Irish-American Celtic punk band, that were formed in 1996....more
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May 2011: Music
The Rogue celebrates 24 years of hosting the world’s most outstanding Celtic musicians
The Rogue Folk Club's 24th anniversary weekend kicks off on May 13 with a CD launch....more
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April 2011: Books
Novel about Ireland’s Great Famine written for a younger audience
There has been a multitude of stories and information written on Ireland’s Great Famine of 1845-52....more
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April 2011: Music
MUSIC CD REVIEW: OUT OF ALBA - Nithi Sessions
Out of Alba, Prince George’s premier Celtic band is a quintet that has been delighting audiences....more
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April 2011: Music
CeltFest Vancouver Island Announces International Summer School & Festival Lineup
Celt-hearted from near and far are invited to participate in a week of education and entertainment July 16-22....more
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April 2011: Music
Irish music legend Paddy Keenan makes a return to The Rogue this month
The Jimi Hendrix of the Irish pipes makes a welcome return to The Rogue....more
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March 2011: Books
Self-publishing easy as 1-2-3 with launch of new website
Oscar’s Art Books has launched a new website dedicated to self-publishing....more
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March 2011: Books
The Bishop’s Man: A masterful and riveting tale about corrupt souls
Cape Breton native Linden MacIntyre of the renowned television program The Fifth Estate....more
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March 2011: Music
MUSIC CD REVIEW - CELTIC WOMAN Lullaby
Celtic Woman: Lullaby is the sixth studio album by the acclaimed group Celtic Woman....more
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February 2011: Theatre
Harsh light cast on the devastation of alcohol on families in new Irish film
The 13th Annual European Union Film Festival (November 26 to December 9, 2010)....more
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February 2011: Music
40th Anniversary of the Delta Police Pipe Band
Forty years ago, in 1971, the Delta Police Pipe Band was formed by the then-Chief Constable, Merv Smith....more
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February 2011: Music
9th Annual Danny Burns Memorial - 'Feed the Hungry' Benefit
A terrific night was had by all on December 12 at the Wolf and Hound for the annual "Feed the Hungry Benefit."....more
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February 2011: Music
Music blossoms at Festival du Bois 2011
As you walk up to the gates of Festival du Bois in Mackin Park on festival weekend....more
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February 2011: Music
Cape Breton Natalie MacMaster Live with the Vancouver Symphony
Sensational Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster will perform with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on May 11....more
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February 2011: Music
The Rogue Folk Club: Keeping the tradition alive in Vancouver
Just got home from the Solas concert. Their first show here for six years was a stunning success....more
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February 2011: Music
Winter Harp: A true awakening of the spirit of the season
One of the winter highlights in Vancouver is the annual Winter Harp candlelight celebration at St. Andrews Wesley Church....more
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December 2010: Books
A tale of redemption which travels between Ireland and Newfoundland
WHERE OLD GHOSTS MEET By Kate Evans “My paternal grandfather walked away from his small farm ....more
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December 2010: Music
CD-REVIEWS DECEMBER/JANUARY 2011 By CATHOLINE BUTLER
BOWFIRE - Holiday Heart Strings: Are you looking for some exciting new music for the Christmas season? ....more
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December 2010: Music
Be part of Coquitlam’s premiere French-Canadian Festival, March 4-6
The 22nd edition of Festival du Bois will be held March 4-6 in Coquitlam’s French-Canadian community of Maillardville.....more
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November 2010: Books
William Wallace Without the Blue Face Still a Lager-Than-Life Figure
THE FOREST LAIRD: A Tale of William Wallace By Jack Whyte
If you enjoyed Braveheart, the Mel Gibson film, your sporran will overflow with joy ....more
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November 2010: Music
Blackthorn on the road to Saskatchewan
In response to a very successful showcase at the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils’ conference ....more
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November 2010: Music
CD REVIEW - NOVEMBER 2010 By CATHOLINE BUTLER
PRIDE OF NEW YORK, Joanie Madden, Brian Conway, Billy McComiskey, Brendan Dolan.
If you are a lover of traditional Irish music, you will love this traditional music gem.....more
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November 2010: Music
Home in Ireland with The Irish Rovers: Two fun-filled weeks of music and adventure
For two weeks in September, George Millar, Wilcil McDowell, John Reynolds, Ian Millar, Sean O'Driscoll and Fred Graham ....more
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November 2010: Music
Winter Harp: A Magical Celebration of the Christmas and Winter Season
Expect a stellar lineup of performers on stage when Winter Harp comes to town on December 18 at St. Andrews-Wesley Church in Vancouver....more
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November 2010: Theatre
John Harrington: Waiting With Much Anticipation for the launch of his new film Dead Awake
John Harrington is the son of Irish-born parents, John and Mary Harrington, who are both well-known in the Vancouver Irish community....more
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November 2010: Theatre
A Kick in the Arts: ‘It’s been a long time since I laughed so much at a play’
On October 22 I attended the opening night of Give Yourself....A Kick In the Arts,....more
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October 2010: Music
Celebrate Barra MacNeils Christmas – Live!
NANAIMO – Is it too early to start thinking about Christmas? Not if you celebrate Christmas Celtic style! ...more
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October 2010: Music
The Biggest Irish Music Event in the U.S. Pacific Northwest
The largest Irish Music Festival in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, will be held October 21-24, in Ocean Shores, Washington – the 7th annual Galway Bay Irish Music Festival....more
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October 2010: Music
Great Big Sea are Back on the Road After Announcing N. American Tour Dates
VANCOUVER – Renowned for their rousing live shows, Great Big Sea has announced their Canadian tour which includes a November 1 stop in Vancouver....more
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October 2010: Music
The Irish Rovers: It’s Great to be Home Boys
“George Millar, you are an absolute rock god!”, says Ivan Martin as he opens the mike for an interview at the Belfast UTV radio studios.....more
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October 2010: Music
The Yellow Bittern: The Life and Times of Liam Clancy
‘The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem were the high priests of the Irish folk music revival’....more
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October 2010: Music
Honey bees make sweet music at Prussin Music in Kitsilano
VANCOUVER – Prussin Music has been a landmark at West Broadway near Alma since 1986.....more
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October 2010: Music
The Rogue Folk Club: A treasure trove of musical offering with a huge range of genres
They're back!! Vancouver's Fear Of Drinking first hit the local roots scene around the same time as The Paperboys. Formed by Geordie singer Tim Readman.....more
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October 2010: Music
Celebrate The Beatles: A new mini CD by Newcastle Road
Celebrate The Beatles, a new mini CD by Newcastle Road has just been released.....more
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October 2010: Music
A New Irish Variety Shows Featuring Five Hilarious Skits
Give yourself.... A Kick In The Arts! This new Irish variety show is produced by Frank Talbot and Harry Cussen ....more
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September 2010: Books
A deported Irishman’s epic struggle to return to family and homeland
ESCAPE FROM BARBADOS William P. Sexton - Some of the worst atrocities ever committed in Ireland took place between the years 1652 and 1659....more
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September 2010: Books
Illuminating Insight Into One of the Greatest Writers of the Twentieth Century
BECKETT BEFORE BECKETT, Brigitte Le Juez - Usually academic orgasms over new discoveries about famous literary personalties leave me utterly bored....more
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September 2010: Books
‘How has my particular Irish Catholic heritage and identity affected my life?’
CELTIC WOMAN: A Memoir of Life's Poetic Journey, Treasa O'Driscoll - Treasa O'Driscoll has taken the oral, literary, musical and spiritual ...more
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September 2010: Music
CD REVIEW - SEPTEMBER 2010 By CATHOLINE BUTLER
GREAT BIG SEA, Safe Upon The Shore - On March 11 this year, Great Big Sea (GBS) celebrated their 17th birthday as a band and like almost every other anniversary spent together...more
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September 2010: Music
If it’s music you want .....go to Cavan Town
CAVAN – For song, dance and festivities galore the place to be in August was Cavan Town for the 60th annual Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann....more
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September 2010: Music
The Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir Opens its 30th Season
The Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir is 30 years young combining experience with new energy and initiative each year....more
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July 2010: Books
The Fighting 69th: The most famous Irish outfit in First World War
DUFFY’S WAR - Fr. Francis Duffy, Wild Bill Donovan and the Irish Fighting 69th in World War I
By Stephen L. Harris....more
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July 2010: Music
CELTIC MUSIC CD REVIEWS By CATHOLINE BUTLER
ATLANTIC STANDARDS Kitchen Party - In order to throw an authentic Down East kitchen party....more
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June 2010: Books
Third instalment in Doyle trilogy bogged down with sentimentality
THE DEAD REPUBLIC By Roddy Doyle - I have to admit at times reading Roddy Doyle’s latest novel The Dead Republic, I felt like I was wading through a massive history lesson on the Irish republican movement.....more
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June 2010: Music
CELTIC MUSIC CD REVIEWS By CATHOLINE BUTLER
MICHAEL MCGOLDRICK Aurora -Michael McGoldrick has been regarded as one of the greatest flute players of all time.....more
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June 2010: Music
An embarrassment of riches for Celtic and acoustic music lovers
They are dates written into almost 50,000 people’s calendars every year – the July weekend of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival......more
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June 2010: Music
Don’t Miss The Craic: A New Sound Around Town
The Craic were formed in October 2009 when Sean O’Hara and Elegwen Ó Maoileóin responded to an ad on Craigslist looking for Irish musicians....more
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June 2010: Music
Mission Folk Music Fest: A spotlight on some great Celtic artists
This year the annual Mission Folk Music Festival is stepping out to present one of the largest lineups,....more
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June 2010: Music
Watch for some great Celtic bands at this summer's folk music festivals!
Yes, summer is (apparently) upon us, and B.C. has some amazing annual events next month.....more
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May 2010: Books
A fascinating tale of mystery and survival in the great tradition of Irish storytelling
THE EMERALD DIARIES: SECRETS OF AN IRISH CLAN By Mary Murphy. Reviewed by Anne Sanders .....more
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May 2010: Books
One of the most riveting novels to come out of Ireland in recent years
STAR OF THE SEA By Joseph O’Connor. Reviewed by Sharon Greer.....more
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May 2010: Music
CELTIC MUSIC REVIEWS MAY 2010 By CATHOLINE BUTLER
BARLEY JUICE Bonny Prince Barley. Drunkard’s Ambassadors, the first track on Bonnie Prince Barley, starts off with the wild battle yell of a Celtic warrior...more
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May 2010: Music
Celebrating 25th anniversary with The Edge on Folk
How many of you can remember where you were each Saturday for the past 25 years? ....more
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April 2010: Books
A great reference source of Irish history
MALACHY MCCOURT’S HISTORY OF IRELAND By Malachy McCourt
Grace O’Malley, Maud Gonne, Countess Markievicz, Bernadette Devlin and Bobby Sands are just a few of the diverse personalities to grace the pages ....more
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April 2010: Music
Anthony Kearns: Irish Music Association
presented him with Best Irish Tenor award
Irish tenor Anthony Kearns will perform in Delta B.C. on May 7, at the South Delta Baptist Church....more
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April 2010: Music
CELTIC MUSIC CD REVIEWS FOR APRIL 2010
THE MALARKEYS Bloody Brilliant - The Malarkeys are a Celtic rock band from Kelowna, B.C.....more
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April 2010: Music
Line up announced for CeltFest 2010 on Vancouver Island
This year marks the tenth anniversary of Vancouver Island’s annual Celtic Performing Arts School and Festival – CeltFest.....more
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April 2010: Music
Coast String Fiddler Association Dedicated to promoting trad fiddle music
The Sunshine Coast School of Celtic Music kicks off a week of instruction, workshops, sessions and performance July 5-9 in beautiful Roberts Creek, B.C....more
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April 2010: Music
A blooming great April for Celtic music fans at the Rogue!
Oysterband have always done things their way....more
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March 2010: Music
Coast to Coast Celtic celebration hits Vancouver Island
As part of celebrations for the 10th anniversary of Vancouver Island’s “CeltFest,” Canada’s first family of Celtic music, the Barra MacNeils.....more
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March 2010: Music
CELTIC MUSIC CD REVIEWS FOR MARCH 2010
SEAN McCANN Lullabies for Bloodshot Eyes. Before I ever heard the lyrics, I loved the beautiful photo of the mother and child on the CD cover....more
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March 2010: Music
Exciting Times on the Horizon for Local Celtic Music Lovers
In the next few weeks, three luminaries of the Celtic and traditional music scene will visit Vancouver for rare concert appearances....more
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February 2010: Music
CELTIC MUSIC REVIEWS - FEBRUARY 2010
CELTIC WOMAN Songs from the Heart: Celtic Woman have just released their new CD and DVD entitled Songs From The Heart.....more
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February 2010: Music
Celtic Woman: Five Celtic goddesses with the voices of angels
In March 2005 Celtic Woman was first broadcast on PBS television in the U.S. and almost immediately these five beautiful Celtic.....more
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February 2010: Music
Looking for a new home for traditional Celtic music sessions
A Friday in late November local Celtic musicians gathered in a Vancouver bar to celebrate their music and community......more
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December 2009: Books
A mysterious dark-haired stranger disrupts a quiet little village
LOVE AND SUMMER by William Trevor: During one long summer in the small town of Rathmoye, Ireland, a vulnerable young married woman develops a reckless attachment to an enigmatic visitor......more
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November 2009: Music
Feed the Hungry Benefit: A great night of fun and music
Mark your calendars now for the Celtic FUNdraiser event of the season.....more
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November 2009: Music
A fascinating account of the suppression of Celtic Christianity
THE GLOBALISATION OF GOD: Celtic Christianity’s Nemesis By Dara Molloy ...more
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November 2009: Music
Welsh Town Plans Festival for Tolkien Fans
A conference, exhibition and fair celebrating the life and works of JRR Tolkien, author of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit ...more
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November 2009: Music
NOVEMBER 2009 CD-REVIEWS
SEARSON Live
The Ottawa Valley, Pontiac and Gatineau Counties on the Ontario-Quebec border are a hotbed of Celtic musicians with fabulous fiddle players and step-dancers ...more
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November 2009: Music
Dougie MacLean's West Coast Concert
Well Worth the Six Month Wait
Despite my home in Perthshire, Scotland, being only a 20 minute drive from that of Dougie MacLean, Scotland's pre-eminent singer-songwriter ...more
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November 2009: Music
The Rogue - The Roots Music Series That Could
It's a very busy month at The Rogue, and Celtic music fans will also be excited at the prospect of seeing Tim O'Brien at St. James Hall on November 13...more
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November 2009: Music
A Night in November:
Irish black comedy at its best
Laughter, tears, hatred, compassion: one man, 20 characters from ages eight to 80....more
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October 2009: Music
CELTIC MUSIC CD-REVIEWS October 2009
MICK MOLONEY - If It Was'nt For the Irish and the Jews
This collection of American songs from Vaudeville and early Tin Pan Alley sheds light on the unlikely cross-cultural collaboration...more
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October 2009: Stage
Pink Floyd's The Wall to Feature Irish Musician and Actor Mark Downey
VANCOUVER - Irish ex-pat Mark Downey will appear in the starring role of a unique stage version of Pink Floyd's The Wall...more
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October 2009: Music
Outstanding Array of Talent Scheduled for Rogue Folk Club
It's a busy time of year for the Rogue Folk Club, with concerts of many different musical styles and genres...more
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October 2009: Stage
Thought-Provoking Play Examines Racism and Intolerance
A Night in November - Belfast playwright Marie Jones' hit black comedy, showcases the talents of beloved Irish actor Frank Talbot....more
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September 2009: Books
Daughter of Dylan Thomas Publishes Posthumous Book on Poet
"It was never going to be easy to be a daughter of Dylan Thomas - or, for that matter, of his physical and feisty wife Caitlin."...more
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September 2009: Books
The Adventure of a Lifetime: Rowing Across the Atlantic Ocean
On February 23, 2006, after 86 days of huge seas, violent storms, terrifying near-capsizes, unbearable thirst, bizarre hallucinations....more
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September 2009: Books
A Moving Memoir of Growing Up in Working Class Ireland
WHITE HORSES: An Irish Childhood - With his use of inventive language and dialogue, Owen Dara ...more
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September 2009: Books
Celebrating the First Year Anniversary of the Athenry Irish Band
Kathy and Martin King's annual garden party on August 15 was also the occasion to celebrate the first anniversary of White Rock's Athenry Irish band...more
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September 2009: Books
CELTIC MUSIC CD-REVIEWS September 2009
THE IRISH DESCENDANTS Encore: Best of Volume 2 - Newfoundland's Irish Descendants have just released their eleventh album ...more
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September 2009: Books
Top 10 Celtic Hits for September
Celt In A Twist is local contemporary Celtic radio ranging from Celtpunk to Acid Croft to New Traditionalist to Celtronica....more
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September 2009: Books
Over 200 Pipers and Drummers at Europe's Most Prestigious Tattoo
A lone piper stood on the ramparts of Basel's medieval barracks, the Kasserne, and the strains of Amazing Grace rose to the sky....more
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September 2009: Books
Traditional Irish music to rattle the boards at the Rogue!
Benny McCarthy, the founder and melodeon wizard in Danu, brings his traditional dance band, Rattle The Boards, to The Rogue on October 8...more
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September 2009: Books
Tribute Recording for the Late Sir Bobby Robson
The Exiles are the songwriting and recording team of Tim Readman - local composer, singer, guitarist - and lyricist Alan Millen, both lifelong supporters of Newcastle United...more
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September 2009: Books
Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir Draws Standing Ovations in Europe
The Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir spent 12 days in June on a very successful three-country tour of Central Europe....more
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July-Aug 2009: Books
Seattle Irish Book Club Welcomes White Rock Irish Book Club
Five members of the White Rock Irish Circle of Friends Book Club attended a special meeting of the Seattle Irish Book Club on June 9 at the invitation of hostess Judith Adams....more
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July-Aug 2009: Books
Scots in Canada book reaches new audience
HOW THE SCOTS CREATED CANADA By Paul Cowan....more
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July-Aug 2009: Music
A 100th Anniversary Gala Event to Celebrate French Heritage
Société francophone de Maillardville will give a final bow to a year of celebration by presenting a unique show to commemorate 100 years of French history in British Columbia....more
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July-Aug 2009: Music
CD REVIEWS FOR JULY/AUGUST 2009
The wild and mighty 11-piece UK folk band are bringing their award-winning live act to Canada this summer.....more
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July-Aug 2009: Music
Rogue Folk Brings Back Some Great Celtic Faves
Scots singer and guitarist Dick Gaughan makes a welcome return to these shores with a solo concert at St. James Hall on July 14....more
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June 2009: Music
Singer misses Scottish gigs after being treated 'like a terrorist'
Immigration officers treated a Canadian singer "like a terrorist" because she did not have the correct paperwork to come and perform in Edinburgh, it has been claimed....more
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June 2009: Music
Celtic Thunder Roars at UBC Thunderbird Arena
The forecast called for thunder in the vicinity of UBC. However, the system that rolled in, in the form of Celtic Thunder, was very welcome indeed....more
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June 2009: Music
MISSION FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL World Wide Music - Small Town Heart!
With a mix of music that includes everything from traditional Celtic sounds to an extraordinary singer from the Faroe Islands....more
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June 2009: Music
An Exciting Summer Line Up at Rogue Folk Club
VANCOUVER - On June 12 the Rogue Folk Club will present two CD launches in one show.....more
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June 2009: Music
Sabir Sisters Music and Dance Camp 2009
MISSION, BC - The Sabir Sisters Summer Music and Dance Camp comes to North Poplar Elementary School/Clarke Theatre in Mission, B.C.....more
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June 2009: Music
Music on the Grill: With Tiller's Folly
Music on the Grill - a summer concert series - is a new concept at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (ECC) in Coquitlam, B.C....more
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June 2009: Music
VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL Some Great and Familiar Names
Among a Roster of Over 60 Artists
Dick Gaughan, The Proclaimers, Tony McManus, The Paperboys - there are some great and familiar names ...more
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May 2009: Books
An Eloquent Impression of Irish-Canadian life in Early Nineteenth Century
OONAGH by Mary Tilberg: Susanna Moodie (1803-1885) was a British-born Canadian author who wrote about her experiences as a settler in Canada....more
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May 2009: Music
CD REVIEWS - MAY 2009 By CATHOLINE BUTLER
BERNADETTE RUDDY: All Time Favourites Bernadette Ruddy is the beautiful girl with the beautiful voice from County Mayo ....more
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May 2009: Music
Rogue Folk Celebrates 22nd Birthday with Four Diverse Shows
The Rogue Folk Club was founded in May 1987 when Steve Edge and Margaret Whale teamed up with Stephen Fearing, Jane Gowan (Spygirl), and Rick Costigan ....more
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May 2009: Music
Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir to Tour Central Europe
During the month of June the popular Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir will be on a performance tour of Germany, the Czech Republic and Austria.....more
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April 2009: Books
Third Addition in Celtic Trilogy Offers Good Traditional Storytelling
THE ONCE AND FUTURE CELT: A Memoir by Bill Watkins ....more
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April 2009: Books
Celtic Thunder on 2009 Tour Across Western Canada
World renowned male vocal group Celtic Thunder, first heard by American audiences on last year's smash public television special and subsequent CD, DVD and tour....more
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April 2009: Books
Learn More About the Uilleann Pipes:An Iconic Instrument in Irish Music
The Irish Pipers' Club in Seattle will host a touring show by Na Píobairí Uilleann - the international uilleann pipers organization based in Dublin
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April 2009: Books
CD-REVIEWS APRIL 2009
LIZ CARROLL & JOHN DOYLE Double Play...Love and music are two constants that will remain in this world no matter what is happening financially or otherwise....more
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March 2009: Books
'An Ingenious Piece of Work'
THE BOOK OF LOST THINGS By John Connolly ...more
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March 2009: Books
CD-REVIEWS MARCH 2009 By CATHOLINE BUTLER
YOUNG DUBLINERS, Saints and Sinners - If you're looking for some rip-roaring Celtic rock music for your St. Patrick's party ...more
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March 2009: Books
An Amazing Chance to Learn Different Styles of Traditional Music
The Sunshine Coast School of Celtic Music fiddled into existence because of a demand for fiddle instruction in a variety of traditional Celtic styles ...more
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March 2009: Books
Rogue Folk Club Presents Dougie MacLean
Dougie MacLean is Scotland's pre-eminent singer-songwriter and a national musical treasure says Britain's TimeOut.
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February 2009: Books
'A Delightful Tale of Money, Marriage and Love'
At any one time any story may possess a schemer or two but Walter Keady's clever novel, The Dowry,...more
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February 2009: Films
Powerful New Docudrama Reveals a Forgotten Chapter of the Great Irish Famine
Death or Canada is an Irish Film and Television Award-nominated two-part Canadian-Irish documentary...more
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February 2009: Theatre
Under The Hawthorn Tree: A Musical Based on the Irish Famine
The story is one of hope and courage in the face of tragedy....more
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February 2009: Music
The Lord of the Dance Triumphs as He Blazes Across a Vancouver Stage
As I was walking down Homer Street on my way to The Centre for Performing Arts to see Lord of the Dance on December 13....more
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February 2009: Music
CD-REVIEWS FEBRUARY 2009 By CATHOLINE BUTLER
THE WHEAT IN THE BARLEY Can't Draw The Curtain,
The music of The Wheat In The Barley has been described as a Celtic/Slavic brew of high-energy instrumental music.....more
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February 2009: Music
Coquitlam Celtic Ensemble to Open for La Bottine Souriante
COQUITLAM, BC, - The dynamic Coquitlam Celtic Ensemble (CCE), along with their musical partner The North Shore Celtic Ensemble (NSCE)....more
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February 2009: Music
Exciting New Celtic Duo on the Irish music scene
Damian Brennan and his band Murphy's Lagh are no strangers to the local Irish music scene,....more
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February 2009: Music
A Big Thank You to Everyone
Who Supported the 'Feed the Hungry' Benefit
A terrific night was had by all on December 14 at the Wolf and Hound for the seventh annual Danny Burns Memorial Feed the Hungry Benefit.....more
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February 2009: Music
Electro-Acoustic Celtic Punjabi Fusion Sound Features at Festival Du Bois With Delhi 2 Dublin
Festival du Bois has always been known as the place to go to hear the jigs and reels of French Canada.....more
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February 2009: Music
The Irish Rovers: Still Charming
and Entertaining 42 Years Later
The Irish Rovers have been entertaining and charming audiences for the past 42 years.....more
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February 2009: Music
Julie Fowlis: Bringing the Ancient Songs of Hebridean Islands to New Audiences
Bringing centuries old songs from the windswept islands of the Hebrides to a modern audience....more
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February 2009: Music
SFU Pipe Band Celebrate Success at their Robbie Burns Dinner and Silent Auction
The Simon Fraser University Pipe Band hosted their annual fundraiser and Robbie Burns Dinner at the Executive Plaza Hotel in Coquitlam on January 23....more
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February 2009: Music
Vancouver Police Pipe Band and Tartan Pride Create 'Pure Magic'
The Vancouver Police Pipe Band and Tartan Pride Highland Dance Team will join forces for several ventures in 2009.....more
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February 2009: Music
Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir Welcomes Spring With Concert Series
A performance on St. David's Day (March 1) at St. David's United Church in West Vancouver marks the start of the Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir Spring Concert Series....more
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