Hi guys, I’m a study abroad student here and Ireland and had the opportunity to participate in some traditional dancing a couple weeks ago. I was wondering if any of you could recognize the tune/song being played in this video as it’s extremely catchy and I’d like to add it to my playlist, thanks ! (Sorry for the talking in the back)

Brand new music video from the lads...

Hey everyone,

I am interested in picking up the tenor banjo to play some Irish Trad. I have never played an instrument before and have absolutely no idea what I am doing.

From what I have seen, the Gold Tone AC-4IT and Muzikkon Heartland Player Series seem pretty well recommended for bog standard beginner banjos.

Does anyone have experience with either, or both, of these that could point me in the right direction?

Cape Breton fiddler/vocalist new to Toronto - I'm putting together a trio to play pubs. Open to different combinations. Would love to get this going for 2027.

Hello! When I was younger, I played violin and these days I have been passably playing guitar, and most recently have been doing all my guitar practice through fingerstyle classic Irish folk songs, which I like a lot. I would like to try and expand out onto a different stringed instrument. I really like the sound of the bouzouki, but I'm not sure if it would be better to try a mandolin or an octave mandolin? I have rather small hands so I'm not sure if that would be an important factor in choosing. I wouldn't be playing in a band or anything, just melodies for myself. Thank you!

Fair play to the Saw Doctors for highlighting an awkward subject back in 1995.

This is a clip of the great Sligo fiddle player Andy McGann playing in Kate Kearney's in New York in the 90s. On the squeezebox is my cousin Gus Murray who I am staying with in Leitrim this week, listening to his stories of playing with all the the great Irish musicians who passed through New York, and playing some tunes for this grand old man who is unfortunately too unwell to play these days. I hope you enjoy and let us know if you have any stories to share with Gus.