In this edition: Nua, Jonathan Kershaw and Eclipse NUA Making waves: Irish/Scottish Traditional Music, Experimental, Fusion trio from Toronto Canada. NUA came up with an auspicious debut in a form of an EP. It gives us the taste of what this trio can offer not just today but also in future releases. These are clean, crisp … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: Jacob McCauley
Visual Artist and Musician Eva McCauley: The Power of Light and Air (Interview)
Also in this edition: NUA A painter’s paradise: Eva McCauley talks about how in Ireland, “the air is infused with moisture, and because of that, there is a luminosity to the light that is very unique, and an incredible thing for a painter to experience.” Technology has a way of bringing visual artists and musicians … Continue reading »
Hillside Festival and Riverside Celtic Society (Updated)
— — It is an exciting year for award-winning Canadian bodhran player/teacher Jacob McCauley. Apart from the upcoming album launch, his hands are busy playing and teaching: Looking forward to teaching a Bodhrán workshop at the Hillside Festival this year! I’m also very happy to have some musical support from James M Law … Continue reading »
Christian Hedwitschak and The Evolution of The Bodhrán (Interview)
Christian’s drums have added a new glamour to bodhran making . The beautiful veneers on his shells, the elegant fittings, and the high quality finishes make his drums a must-have item. He is one of the big innovators and is always seeking how to improve the bodhran into an ultra modern drum. He uses the latest … Continue reading »
Bodhrán Gigs with Jacob McCauley
Bodhran players have all the fun in the world as shown in this interview I did with award-winning Bodhrán player Jacob McCauley. He moved around a LOT in February. His numerous gigs in Europe proved to be an exciting story and I am capturing that spirit here and what he took with him in his travels. 1. So what memorable … Continue reading »
Nice Tunes and Drum Magazine Feature
======================================================= Neat Trad Group! Hi guys, how are you doing? I am listening to The Ivy Leaf’. I never heard of them before but I saw my friend Jimmy posting the link to the band’s site. It’s refreshing to go back to traditional music and feel that toe tapping appeal that is only found in … Continue reading »
Jacob McCauley : All About Bodhrans(Interview)
Please visit : http://www.jacobmccauley.com Here is an interesting interview I did with Jacob McCauley which all started after my article about his performance. It’s done via facebook. It is not often you are able to get someone get back to you with the questions you sent in real time but hey the universe works in … Continue reading »
Jacob McCauley’s Bodhran Techniques
I admit I was baffled by all the bodhran designs I see these days. It has evolved from a traditional instrument to a stylish one capable of different flavors. The styles have now became varied as the younger generations introduced their own way of playing . Jacob McCauley is from Toronto Canada( winning the Toronto Fleadh Music … Continue reading »
