Discovering The Roots Of Music Through Travel
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“Music has the power to bring people together like no other art form.” — Michael Franti Based on my personal experiences, it is difficult to argue with the truth contained in the above quote. Music truly does have the power to bring people together. Get a group of like-minded people together who admire the same […]
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I am proud and excited to share the very first Roots Rambler Podcast episode! It’s been a long time in the making as I’m still learning the ins and outs of recording, editing, etc. But I hope to make this a regular thing. My guest for Episode 1 is Dublin musician, Billy Treacy. I caught […]
St. Patrick’s Day is a perfect time to celebrate Irish culture, a big part of which is Irish music. I don’t know about where you are, but in my hometown of Chicago, St. Patrick’s day parties and parades take place all over the city. If you’re hosting a party, or even attending one and enjoy […]
Temple Bar TradFest is Ireland’s largest festival of traditional music and beyond. It takes place every January in Dublin, Ireland. I attended my very first TradFest just last month and I can say with all honesty that it was like a dream come true. The thrill of visiting a new city in a country with such […]
Even as a lifelong music enthusiast, I was unfamiliar with the term “trad music” until just a few months ago. I figured it was short for “traditional music” – and it is. But I was unaware that it’s the term used to describe, in one country, especially, almost a way of life. The country I’m […]
