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Emne: "Pure Irish Drops" - Byggeriets Hus

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Tidspunkt 29. september 2007 18:00
Pure Irish Drops 2007

- The Music and Song from South Ulster -

 

September 29th
Doors open kl.19.00
Concert kl. 20.00
Entre: 70/100 kr.

In 2007, PURE IRISH DROPS focuses on music from the southern counties of Ulster, presenting three of the finest exponents of South Ulster music. The idea for this year's aspect came from Gerry O'Connor, appearing for the third time in a PURE IRISH DROPS line-up. Collectively this trio brings a celebration of our rich musical heritage. The ancient province of Ulster has always extended far beyond the boundaries of today’s political territory of Northern Ireland, and it's counties span both sides of the current border. The music of the region, however, has never paid heed to demarcation lines, and clearly reflects its cross-border origins. This is music in its pure form, played in modern times but succeeding in maintaining the vibrant charm and fluent nature of past masters. Many of the tunes and songs have not been heard for many years ­ if ever. The concert promises to be an engrossing, exciting experience.
Fermanagh born Gabriel McArdle has been described as "a most profound singer in the English language, ballad tradition". His repertoire is drawn mainly from Ulster and, in particular, the rich culture of traditional singing associated with the music of Fermanagh. Gerry O'Connor from Dundalk Co. Louth has long been regarded for his highly accomplished style of fiddle playing; his work with the bands Lá Lugh and Skylark has played a significant role in bringing the music of south Ulster to the fore.
From a long lineage of singers and raconteurs of traditional songs and stories from the Mullaghbane area of south Armagh comes accordionist Martin Quinn. Martin has long had an interest in the wealth of music in his area. He is currently a member of the band Dorsa, whose work concentrates on the music of Ulster.

Gerry O'Connor - Fiddle
Not to be confused with his banjo-playing colleague, Gerry "Fiddle" O'Connor is the Dundalk fiddle player who is best known for his playing with the groups Skylark and Lá Lugh. Gerry is a superb player. Raised musically in Dundalk at the confluence of northern and western musical influences, he has travelled all over the world during the course of his musical career and built up a enormously diverse repertoire. He convincingly bridges the stylistic gap between northern highlands and reels and standards of the Sligo repertoire, with Clare jigs thrown in for good measure. Playing with great energy and urgency on dance tunes, Gerry is also capable of beautiful expression on slow airs.
His playing incorporates both a tone immediately recognizable by its sheer resonance and a bowing style whose flow at times seems unstoppable. Gerry’s consummate talent places him among Ireland’s finest fiddlers.
This is the third PURE IRISH DROPS Project in which Gerry has appeared; this time he also contributed the title and idea. In 1998 he shared the stage with Joe Derrane and Desi Wilkinson, and six years later he was the genial, level-headed focus of PURE IRISH DROPS 2004.

Gabriel McArdle - Concertina and Vocals
Gabriel McArdle, a native of Co. Fermanagh in the North of Ireland, is a traditional singer with a formidable reputation in his own land. His repertoire of songs comes mainly from the Ulster, and more specifically, the Fermanagh singing tradition. There is a rich vein of traditional singing in the music of Fermanagh. Today partly because of the work of musical envoys, such as Gabriel McArdle, the colourful range of traditional music composed in the County occupies a prominent place in the canon of traditional Irish music.
For over 2 decades Gabriel McArdle has been performing on the folk circuit. In that time, as well as playing at Ireland's major folk festivals, he has travelled to Britain, Germany and France with his music. McArdle can be seen regularly playing music at home in Northern Ireland, notably on tours sponsored by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Music Network Tours, organised by Comhairle Ealaion, The Arts Council of Ireland. As well as performing live, he has made many recordings for radio and has appeared several times on television.
Earlier in his career McArdle recorded and performed with the prominent Belfast based traditional music band, Na Draidore.. More recently he has recorded for Claddagh records with other musicians from the music heartland of Fermanagh / Leitrim border, Seamus Quinn, Ben Lennon and Ciaran Curran. The result of these recording sessions is the record, Dog Big, Dog Little. The record was released to huge critical acclaim.
Neil Johnston of the Belfast Telegraph called Dog Big, Dog Little, One of the best collections of traditional tunes and songs I have heard in a long time.
He writes: "Together they have produced, for the Claddagh label, a lovely selection of Irish music which manages to combine relaxed power with sweetness of toneÉThen there is the traditional singing of Gabriel McArdle who, with his fellow Fermanagh man, Cathal McConnell, are quite simply in a class of their own when it comes to performing the ballads of that region. Here, Gabriel is in peerless form, whether unaccompanied or backed sympathetically by Ciaran. You'll go a long way before you hear better than his versions of "Willie Rambler" and "Edward of Lough Erne Shore". For good measure he also includes the Burns composition "Now westlin Winds" and a thoughtfully slow interpretation of the anti-recruitment song, "Pat Reilly". The whole production is an absolute delight.
Gabriel also has visited America recently with his music and songs and has also recently recorded on the Hidden Fermanagh Project. Gabriel has recorded on Clo Lar Chonachta Albums "Natural Bridge", "Within a Mile of Kilty", "Caise Ceoil", "CladdaghŒs Choice" & "An Anthology of Traditional Irish Music Vol. 1 & 2".

Martin Quinn - button accordion
Martin Quinn comes from a family of musicians and raconteurs of traditional stories with deep roots in County Armagh. At an early age Martin developed a keen interest in traditional music, especially that of the accordion, which he began to play in 1981. He has developed a highly refined unique style, and is regarded as one of Ireland's finest exponents of the accordion.
Martin began his professional career as a musician in 1994. Since then he has toured Europe and the USA with various bands including Lá Lugh, appearing at festivals in France, Finland, Britain and Germany. He has featured on TV and radio nationally and internationally, and has contributed to Paul Bradley’s fine solo album "The Atlantic Roar" and more recently on Josephine Keegan’s double CD ‘Lifeswork’.
When not playing, Martin is in keen demand both as an accordion tuner and repairer and as a teacher. In 1996 he gained the highly respected TTCT certificate for the 2-row button accordion, awarded by the Irish Ministry for Education and the Irish traditional music organisation "Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann" to musicians who act as outstanding teachers in passing on the traditional music of their region.

 

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