The Blarney Pilgrims Podcast

Episode 35: Cathy Custy (Concertina)

February 5th, 2020  |  1 hr 21 mins

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Concertina player Cathy Custy on quietly slipping into a session after not playing in public for many years. On gently making a space for music in her life again. On growing up, leaving Ireland and making a home elsewhere. On the challenges of teaching adults to play simple tunes well, and how a teacloth covering the sandwiches in a cafe in Palmerston North nearly changed her life.

Episode 27: Ciaran O'Grady (Concertina) - The Blarney Pilgrims Traditional Irish Music Podcast

December 11th, 2019  |  1 hr 20 mins

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Growing up in Luton, meeting Francis Droney, the anatomy of the concertina, English Folk music, and many many thoughts on identity, home and what "being Irish" means.

Episode 19: Kate Burke (Guitar, singing) - The Blarney Pilgrims Traditional Irish Music Podcast

October 15th, 2019  |  59 mins 43 secs

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Guitarist, singer and songwriter Kate Burke on late nights when the music takes over; on Bela Bartok's graphic notation; on bush fires, sneaky pints and DADGAD.

Episode 4: Mary MacNamara & Eileen O'Brien (Fiddle, concertina, lilting) - The Blarney Pilgrims Traditional Irish Music Podcast

July 3rd, 2019  |  55 mins 52 secs

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"Nobody listens! Nobody. They think they're listening, but they're not actually listening."

Recorded live at the National Celtic Festival in Portarlington, two of Irelands greatest traditional players share their love of the music, teaching and the art of listening.

Episode 3: Jamie Molloy (Concertina, guitar, singing) - - The Blarney Pilgrims Traditional Irish Music Podcast

June 6th, 2019  |  1 hr 18 mins

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The Australian bush, Maori pianos, famine roads and sponsored women in the 1830s. Jamie Molloy can really tell a story, not to mention his singing, guitar and concertina playing. Enjoy!