web01.fireside.fm Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:40:19 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Blarney Pilgrims Irish Music Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Kevin Burke Interview” https://blarneypilgrims.fireside.fm/tags/kevin%20burke%20interview Tue, 06 Aug 2019 15:00:00 +1000 The Blarney Pilgrims Podcast is a weekly journey to the heart of Irish music. We interview players of Irish music about how they first came to the music and the place it occupies in their lives now. We use the word ‘heart’ intentionally, because heart is what this music, and the people who play it, are all about. It’s a funny, warm and often unexpected journey – and the tunes are crackin' too. NOTE: Hey there - it's Darren and Dom here. So...we want to let you know that last week was the last episode (Ep 94) of the Blarney Pilgrims Podcast for now. We've come to a point where we've both decided to take a long pause and focus on a few other things. Knowing how much the podcast means to you all, it's a decision we've been really reluctant to take. What we DO know is how massively grateful we are for every text, every thumbs up, every raised eyebrow of support we've had over the past two years. You are all legends, and we're forever in your debt. Thanks especially to everyone who's become a Patron Saint and supported us through the toughest of economic times, and thanks most especially to the musicians. To those who have been so generous to share their tunes and stories with us, and to those who've welcomed us into pub sessions and festival gatherings and house sessions and campsite sessions. Wherever in the world we've chatted with players of the music, we've been made to feel like lifelong pals. It's a testament to the open heartedness of the communities who keep the music going wherever they are, and we can't thank you all enough. We hope this archive will remain of use to people even as we're taking a pause. So - please do stay in touch, don't be a stranger, and if you see us out and about, do say hello. And we'll see you when we see you. Dom and Darren. en-gb episodic A weekly journey to the heart of Irish music. Darren O'Mahony, Dominic Black The Blarney Pilgrims Podcast is a weekly journey to the heart of Irish music. We interview players of Irish music about how they first came to the music and the place it occupies in their lives now. We use the word ‘heart’ intentionally, because heart is what this music, and the people who play it, are all about. It’s a funny, warm and often unexpected journey – and the tunes are crackin' too. NOTE: Hey there - it's Darren and Dom here. So...we want to let you know that last week was the last episode (Ep 94) of the Blarney Pilgrims Podcast for now. We've come to a point where we've both decided to take a long pause and focus on a few other things. Knowing how much the podcast means to you all, it's a decision we've been really reluctant to take. What we DO know is how massively grateful we are for every text, every thumbs up, every raised eyebrow of support we've had over the past two years. You are all legends, and we're forever in your debt. Thanks especially to everyone who's become a Patron Saint and supported us through the toughest of economic times, and thanks most especially to the musicians. To those who have been so generous to share their tunes and stories with us, and to those who've welcomed us into pub sessions and festival gatherings and house sessions and campsite sessions. Wherever in the world we've chatted with players of the music, we've been made to feel like lifelong pals. It's a testament to the open heartedness of the communities who keep the music going wherever they are, and we can't thank you all enough. We hope this archive will remain of use to people even as we're taking a pause. So - please do stay in touch, don't be a stranger, and if you see us out and about, do say hello. And we'll see you when we see you. Dom and Darren. no Irish music podcast, Irish, music, podcast, Irish Music, Irish Music Podcast, Traditional Irish Music, Irish Traditional Music, Trad, Irish, Traditional, Celtic, Tunes, Songs, Fiddle, Banjo, Whistle, Pipes, DADGAD, Guitar, Accordion, Ceol, Craic, Ireland, Music, Bodhrán, Uilleann Pipes Darren O'Mahony, Dominic Black omahony.darren@gmail.com Episode 9: Kevin Burke Interview (Fiddle) - The Blarney Pilgrims Traditional Irish Music Podcast https://blarneypilgrims.fireside.fm/9 74420152-b320-4602-9210-7d4720b3911a Tue, 06 Aug 2019 15:00:00 +1000 Darren O'Mahony, Dominic Black 9 Kevin Burke Interview (Fiddle) - The Blarney Pilgrims Traditional Irish Music Podcast full Darren O'Mahony, Dominic Black A boy in post war London, learning the fiddle from Ms. Christopherson, bumping into Joe Burke at JFK after failing to get Arlo Guthrie’s phone number from Directory Enquiries, and so much more. This was delightful. Have a listen. 2:04:02 no In Portland, Oregon, Kevin Burke made me (Dom) a cup of tea and we sat in his living room for two hours on a sunny, Friday afternoon, and talked. It was delightful. What did we talk about? Being a boy in post war London; learning the fiddle from a lady called Ms. Kristofferson; bumping into Joe Burke at JFK after trying and failing to get Arlo Guthrie’s phone number from Directory Enquiries, and so much more. Including Michael Coleman. ‘That chap,’ said Ms. Kristofferson, ‘he really finds the soul of his instrument.’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79ZJVV1CGz4 Some of the other players Kevin mentions... ‘Probably the most shocking, the most uplifting and inspiring – like in the old fashioned sense of the word, awesome – was a guy called Brendan McGlinchey. I was completely awestruck when he sat down and started playing.’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7rd-I25-eQ Liam O’Hara from Sligo. Tommy and Ted McGowan and Tommy and Eddie Corcoran from Gortin. And most of the Liverpool Ceili Band. And if you want to get a really good feel for the vibe of that time in London when Kevin was growing up, get your hands on this collection. You’ll hear many of the musicians Kevin mentions, including Lucy Farr and Eddie Corcoran: https://www.propermusic.com/shop/TopicRecords/view/226749-various-artists-it-was-great-altogether-the-continuing-tradition-of-irish-music-in-london-3cd And Joe Burke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erbFXptMpD4 This version of Paddy Tunney singing The lowlands of Holland is, as we discussed, mind blowingly beautiful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KjyRVd926s Kevin played the following tunes: 1 Maudabawn Chapel, written by Ed Reavy, after whom there’s now an annual festival. Check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/EdReavyTradFest/ 2 The Sailor on the Rock. ‘It’s the first tune I learned just from hearing at a session. A fella called Con Curtin and and fella called Edmund Murphy played it one night. And I went home and I found I could play it, just from hearing them play it. And I was thrilled, that’s the first time that ever happened to me.‘ You can find out more about Con Curtin and the ‘Sliabh Luachra’ style of playing here: http://concurtin.com/ 3 Morrison’s Jig, which Kevin has just re-recorded with John Carty for his new album ‘Sligo Made’ 4 Paris Nights, by Cal Scott 5 London Town, written by Kevin Burke and Cal Scott and 6 Lucy’s Fling, from the playing of Lucy Farr As will happen, I was hoking about looking for clips of the McGowan brothers when I came across this, featuring Seamus Tansey and James Murray. It’s pretty funny, entitled ‘Sligo Flute Controversy!’ – worth a gander: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1m1KMtIjWA One last thing - thanks to Ruby Hoy for her help in making this episode happen, and to Bronnie Griffin. And thank you Kevin Burke. ... If you liked this episode and think you got some worth from it, then please pledge $2 over at www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims. Of course, you don't have to become a patron to listen, but we guarantee you'll enjoy each episode more because you'll be safe in the knowledge that you're a deadset legend. If you can't afford to pledge on Patreon, and we totally understand if you can't, all is not lost. You can still support the show by sharing it on your socials, posting about it in your favourite forums or simply by telling your mates about it down the pub. Till next time. Darren & Dom www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims www.blarneypilgrims.com facebook.com/BlarneyPilgrimsPodcast @blarneyPilgrimsPodcast Blarney Pilgrims, Traditional Irish Music Podcast, Irish Music Podcast, Irish Traditional Music Podcast, Blarney Pilgrims Podcast, Kevin Burke Interview, Kevin Burke, Bothy Band, Fiddle In Portland, Oregon, Kevin Burke made me (Dom) a cup of tea and we sat in his living room for two hours on a sunny, Friday afternoon, and talked. It was delightful. What did we talk about? Being a boy in post war London; learning the fiddle from a lady called Ms. Kristofferson; bumping into Joe Burke at JFK after trying and failing to get Arlo Guthrie’s phone number from Directory Enquiries, and so much more. Including Michael Coleman.

‘That chap,’ said Ms. Kristofferson, ‘he really finds the soul of his instrument.’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79ZJVV1CGz4

Some of the other players Kevin mentions...

‘Probably the most shocking, the most uplifting and inspiring – like in the old fashioned sense of the word, awesome – was a guy called Brendan McGlinchey. I was completely awestruck when he sat down and started playing.’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7rd-I25-eQ

Liam O’Hara from Sligo. Tommy and Ted McGowan and Tommy and Eddie Corcoran from Gortin. And most of the Liverpool Ceili Band. And if you want to get a really good feel for the vibe of that time in London when Kevin was growing up, get your hands on this collection. You’ll hear many of the musicians Kevin mentions, including Lucy Farr and Eddie Corcoran:

https://www.propermusic.com/shop/TopicRecords/view/226749-various-artists-it-was-great-altogether-the-continuing-tradition-of-irish-music-in-london-3cd

And Joe Burke:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erbFXptMpD4

This version of Paddy Tunney singing The lowlands of Holland is, as we discussed, mind blowingly beautiful:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KjyRVd926s

Kevin played the following tunes:

1 Maudabawn Chapel, written by Ed Reavy, after whom there’s now an annual festival. Check it out here:

https://www.facebook.com/EdReavyTradFest/

2 The Sailor on the Rock.

‘It’s the first tune I learned just from hearing at a session. A fella called Con Curtin and and fella called Edmund Murphy played it one night. And I went home and I found I could play it, just from hearing them play it. And I was thrilled, that’s the first time that ever happened to me.‘

You can find out more about Con Curtin and the ‘Sliabh Luachra’ style of playing here:

http://concurtin.com/

3 Morrison’s Jig, which Kevin has just re-recorded with John Carty for his new album ‘Sligo Made’

4 Paris Nights, by Cal Scott

5 London Town, written by Kevin Burke and Cal Scott

and

6 Lucy’s Fling, from the playing of Lucy Farr

As will happen, I was hoking about looking for clips of the McGowan brothers when I came across this, featuring Seamus Tansey and James Murray. It’s pretty funny, entitled ‘Sligo Flute Controversy!’ – worth a gander:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1m1KMtIjWA

One last thing - thanks to Ruby Hoy for her help in making this episode happen, and to Bronnie Griffin.

And thank you Kevin Burke.

...

If you liked this episode and think you got some worth from it, then please pledge $2 over at www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims.

Of course, you don't have to become a patron to listen, but we guarantee you'll enjoy each episode more because you'll be safe in the knowledge that you're a deadset legend.

If you can't afford to pledge on Patreon, and we totally understand if you can't, all is not lost. You can still support the show by sharing it on your socials, posting about it in your favourite forums or simply by telling your mates about it down the pub.

Till next time.
Darren & Dom

www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims
www.blarneypilgrims.com
facebook.com/BlarneyPilgrimsPodcast
@blarneyPilgrimsPodcast

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‘That chap,’ said Ms. Kristofferson, ‘he really finds the soul of his instrument.’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79ZJVV1CGz4

Some of the other players Kevin mentions...

‘Probably the most shocking, the most uplifting and inspiring – like in the old fashioned sense of the word, awesome – was a guy called Brendan McGlinchey. I was completely awestruck when he sat down and started playing.’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7rd-I25-eQ

Liam O’Hara from Sligo. Tommy and Ted McGowan and Tommy and Eddie Corcoran from Gortin. And most of the Liverpool Ceili Band. And if you want to get a really good feel for the vibe of that time in London when Kevin was growing up, get your hands on this collection. You’ll hear many of the musicians Kevin mentions, including Lucy Farr and Eddie Corcoran:

https://www.propermusic.com/shop/TopicRecords/view/226749-various-artists-it-was-great-altogether-the-continuing-tradition-of-irish-music-in-london-3cd

And Joe Burke:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erbFXptMpD4

This version of Paddy Tunney singing The lowlands of Holland is, as we discussed, mind blowingly beautiful:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KjyRVd926s

Kevin played the following tunes:

1 Maudabawn Chapel, written by Ed Reavy, after whom there’s now an annual festival. Check it out here:

https://www.facebook.com/EdReavyTradFest/

2 The Sailor on the Rock.

‘It’s the first tune I learned just from hearing at a session. A fella called Con Curtin and and fella called Edmund Murphy played it one night. And I went home and I found I could play it, just from hearing them play it. And I was thrilled, that’s the first time that ever happened to me.‘

You can find out more about Con Curtin and the ‘Sliabh Luachra’ style of playing here:

http://concurtin.com/

3 Morrison’s Jig, which Kevin has just re-recorded with John Carty for his new album ‘Sligo Made’

4 Paris Nights, by Cal Scott

5 London Town, written by Kevin Burke and Cal Scott

and

6 Lucy’s Fling, from the playing of Lucy Farr

As will happen, I was hoking about looking for clips of the McGowan brothers when I came across this, featuring Seamus Tansey and James Murray. It’s pretty funny, entitled ‘Sligo Flute Controversy!’ – worth a gander:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1m1KMtIjWA

One last thing - thanks to Ruby Hoy for her help in making this episode happen, and to Bronnie Griffin.

And thank you Kevin Burke.

...

If you liked this episode and think you got some worth from it, then please pledge $2 over at www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims.

Of course, you don't have to become a patron to listen, but we guarantee you'll enjoy each episode more because you'll be safe in the knowledge that you're a deadset legend.

If you can't afford to pledge on Patreon, and we totally understand if you can't, all is not lost. You can still support the show by sharing it on your socials, posting about it in your favourite forums or simply by telling your mates about it down the pub.

Till next time.
Darren & Dom

www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims
www.blarneypilgrims.com
facebook.com/BlarneyPilgrimsPodcast
@blarneyPilgrimsPodcast

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