cormac begley

Celebrated traditional musicians Cormac Begley and Liam O’Connor release their new album this month, Into the Loam. Listen to the opening track “Ryan’s Rant”, which, like the album, creatively engages with tradition, seeking to forge something new. The traditional reel is offered as a tribute to the legendary Dublin fiddler Tommie Potts, who “continually pushed the boundaries of genre and expression.”

Irish concertina player Cormac Begley releases his second solo album ‘B’ on which he explores the sound potentials of the Bass and Baritone concertina range. With this record being the first solo Bass concertina album of any musical genre.

Programme for Masters of Tradition announced including Donovan, Christy Moore, Steve Cooney, Cormac Begley, Ye Vagabonds, Dónal McCague, Tommy Fitzharris, Caitlín Nic Gabhann and more.

Step dancing to polkas isn’t something you see every day of the week, well it is this week thanks to Cormac Begley and Stephanie Keane.

Our Tune of the Day comes from the incredible Cormac Begley & Liam O’Connor performing Craig’s pipes and the Foxhunter reel live at The Sugar Club in Dublin. Together they reinforce the notion that we are in a golden age of Irish traditional music.

At the National Piping Centre on Saturday, Cormac took to the stage surrounded by around 8 or 9 concertinas, and it was clear that each one was going to have a fascinating story to tell… all delivered with seemingly boundless energy, infectious passion and astounding skill.

LAU announce LAU-LAND Glasgow featuring workshops, discussions, sessions and live concerts from the likes of Eliza Carthy, Siobhan Miller, Cormac Begley, Sam Amidon, Pictish Trail, Jaimini Jethwa, Brighde Chaimbeul and more.

Cormac Begley announces a solo concertina album using the full range of concertinas from bass, baritone, treble to piccolo. The album is a delight, highlighting some of the instrument’s possibilities spanning across seven octaves.

The annual Fleadh Nua returns to Ennis, County Clare, Ireland from this coming Sunday 17th through to 25th May for those of you looking for some great Irish Traditional music and cultural celebrations. This year’s event will feature almost 60 separate events and a Pub Music Trail boasting over 70 sessions in 23 venues.