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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]