Michael Tubridy, of Dublin has introduced people the world over to the unique and powerful sound of the Irish flute. His recordings with Ceoltori Cuallan, the Chieftains and his solo album, The Eagles Whistle, along with his instructional videos featuring traditional Set Dances, encompass the best of Irish traditions. Michael is a dedicated traditional artist, a man who can dance for the players or play for the dancers.
Monsignor Charlie Coen, Father Charlie as he is known, was raised in a musical family in Woodford, County Galway. A senior All Ireland champion on the Tin Whistle, Flute and Concertina, he has shared his music freely with thousands of students in the United States where he has lived for many years. He recorded a lovely album, The Branch Line with his brother Jack, the playing is never rushed, but always lively, solid and steady, the music of the ages.
Paddy O'Neil, was born in Derry City and raised during the Troubles and the concurrent revival of traditional music in the 1970s. He made his own way into the world of music, beginning as a whistle student of Mary Bergin, and growing in the company of contemporaries Gary Hastings, Desi Wilkerson, the late Frankie Kennedy. Paddy has a rich repetoire and a pulsing energetic style, he can be heard on the Wood Flute Obsession series of recordings.
and Special Guest Tom Cahill
Tom Cahill, is a true scholar of the Irish language, singing and music. By a true scholar I mean someone who relentlessy pursues knowlege of his subject for the love of it. Tom began his tutelage in the Irish language under the Master linguist and musician, the late Tom Standeven, and he learned music from the late Eddie Cahill, renowned Sligo flute player. A steamfitter by trade, Tom has given free tuition in the Irish language to anyone willing to learn.
