"Sessions from the Shop" 3

Local musician Bernie Pháid has teamed up with the New York based fiddler Cleek Schrey to bring us a delightful mix of Appalachian and Irish music for Sessions from The Shop. There is vibrancy and warmth to this music and finely-tuned empathy, that is immediatetly apparent, between the musicians. Brought up in Virginia, Cleeks unique style is much sought after here in Ireland where he colaborates with such musicians as Iarla O’ Lionáird and Caoimhín O’ Raghallaigh. He recently visited Dingle for Féile na Bealtaine and he and Bernie were joined by the wonderful dancer Nic Gareiss for a couple of fantastic nights of music and dance. Togha ceoil, curtha i láthair le hanam agus le spioraid ag teacht chugainn ó Bhernie Pháid agus Cleek Schrey. Meascán de cheol Gaelach agus ceol Sléibhte na hApaláiseacha a ardóidh do chroí!

The latest podcasted session from the shop features one of Irelands premier traditional groups, Dervish. Formed in 1989 by a group of five musicians, Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Martin Mc Ginley, Brian Mc Donagh and Michael Holmes who came together to record an album of local music which was released as The Boys of Sligo. Inspired by the project they decided to develop this informal gathering into a working band under the name Dervish which was chosen as it related to any group of spiritual people who become enraptured by music. From the Great Wall of China to more recently being the first Irish band to perform at the greatest music festival in the world, "Rock in Rio" in front of an estimate audience of two hundred and forty thousand people, Dervish have come a long way in seventeen years. They recently dropped in to see Mazz at the Dingle record shop. A special thanks for our friends in Féile na Bealtaine for inviting Dervish to Dingle!

Junior Thomson is this weeks guest with Mazz on sessions from the shop. A blues singer/songwriter, Junior Thomson plays solo, in a duo and with a band. He is interested in how energy flows between people, in where inspiration comes from, all of which is reflected in the music he creates. He embraces technology and loves to make magical things happen with sound and images. Compared to manym from Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton,Bukka White and more

Tim O'Connor is a singer/songwriter and guitarist, and a very charismatic performer. On stage he creates a warm and dynamic atmosphere and has a lot of presence. He truly lives his songs which are “full of emotion, poetry, observation, and wit”. He has performed all over the world and has played with some very fine musicians and recently droped in to see Mazz at teh Dingle record shop. He stems from Irish Roots but grew up musically in the melting pot of Manchester. His father played ukulele (George Formby style) and entertained the troops during the war. He draws on many influences icluding The Beatles,Dylan and Neil Young but has truly found his own style. He has been very involved with acoustic /folk-Irish music and roots music in general.

This week's session from the Dingle Record Shop comes from Dublin band Bouts. The band's brand of nineties inspired indie guitar rock has won them some high profile admirers - BBC Radio 6 DJ Lauren Laverne is reportedly a fan while prestigious support slots with the likes of Smiths legendary guitarist Johnny Marr at his recent Dublin gig is an indication that this is a band on the rise.

This week's session from the Dingle Record Shop features the musical talents of Anita Arden, she dropped in to the Dingle Record Shop and performed some of her enchanting music for Mazz recently

Sessions From The Shop continues this week with a Special outside recording from Bínbán of the Camphill choir singing Christmas Carols

This week's session from the Dingle Record Shop features the young Dublin singer / songwriter Ellen Ward. Ellen is only 16 years old but has talent beyond her years, she dropped in to the Dingle Record Shop and performed some of her own compositions.

This week's session from the Dingle Record Shop features a man of many talents. Carwyn Ellis is a Welsh singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer and music producer who has worked with Oasis, Edwyn Collins and Shane MacGowan among others. He dropped into the shop to sing a few tunes recently including a few numbers in his native Welsh. Carwyn is also a member of the band Colorama who describe their sound as mixing sunshine pop-syke, disjointed circus music and gentle psychedelia.

This week's session from the Dingle Record Shop features Paudie O’Connor. The Sliabh Luachra native is an accomplished accordion player steeped in the tradition of his area. Playing old and rare tunes Paudie draws from the Sliabh Luachra greats who went before him.

This week's session from the Dingle Record Shop features two renowned stalwarts of the Irish music scene. Loughrea native Ultan Conlon plays his own unique style of acoustic / folk rock with emotive and intelligent lyrics. In 2010 he released his critically acclaimed debut album ‘Bless Your Heart’ which was described as ‘the most impressive Irish debut since Damien Rice’s ‘O’ in Hot Press. Ultan is accompanied on the latest session by virtuoso guitarist and vocalist Albert Niland. Albert garnered much critical acclaim for his cover of the Kate Bush Classic, Wuthering Heights and continues to enthral audiences wherever he plays.

This week's podcast from the Dingle Record Shop features Castlegregory native Mary Courtney. Mary is the lead singer and guitarist with New York based Irish Traditional band “Morning Star” and has also recorded with Black 47. She was accompanied by her friend, singer songwriter Dave McGilton who hails from Cork.