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Irish bands and musicians for your St. Patrick’s Day playlist (who aren’t U2 or The Cranberries)

March 4, 2019 by Francesca 1 Comment

Irish bands and musicians for your St. Patrick’s Day playlist (who aren’t U2 or The Cranberries)

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 […]

Filed Under: Ireland, TradFest

Reasons to attend Temple Bar TradFest in Dublin, Ireland

February 22, 2019 by Francesca 4 Comments

Reasons to attend Temple Bar TradFest in Dublin, Ireland

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 […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Dublin, Ireland, Music Festivals, TradFest

An introduction to Irish trad music

January 4, 2019 by Francesca Leave a Comment

An introduction to Irish trad music

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 […]

Filed Under: Ireland, Music + Travel

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