Musical farewell to Dubliner Drew Aug 20, 2008
Earlier this year, members of U2 joined fellow Irish musicians Sinead O'Connor, Shane MacGowan, Christy Moore and others to record a tribute song The Ballad Of Ronnie Drew. All profits from the release of the single went to the Irish Cancer Society. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Irish folk singer Drew dies at 73 Aug 17, 2008
" Irish president Mary McAleese said it was with great sadness that she learned of Drew's death. "Ronnie was a champion of traditional Irish music and, with The Dubliners, he re-energised and refreshed our unique musical heritage," she said. Pub beginnings During his career, Drew recorded with many artists, including Christy Moore, The Pogues, Antonio Breschi and Eleanor Shanley. Earlier this year, members of U2 joined fellow Irish musicians Sinead O'Connor, Shane MacGowan, Christy Moore and... (BBC News -- UK)
Chris's new clothes Jun 6, 2008
He tells Brian Boyd about hating paparazzi, loving Christy Moore and why his band are "the seventh best in the world" ... "I would like to think that when this album is released and people hear what we're like now, that that 16-year-old can now feel proud to say he likes Coldplay. On the 'cool music' thing, I have no problem sitting here and telling you that the best gig I ever went to was by John Williams. He's the guy who wrote the music for Jaws and Star Wars . I also love Stevie Wonder and... (Irish Times)
Marc Bernier fills local pubs with his stout baritone Mar 21, 2008
"I do different things on each instrument I play, and it s hard to choose a favorite otherwise. Lately I ve been working a lot on the songs of Christy Moore, like The Ballad of the Ordinary Man, and also Back Home in Derry, which was actually written by Bobby Sands," the IRA volunteer known for leading a hunger strike in Irish prisons. While in high school in Clinton, Conn. (Westerly Sun, RI)
8 Irish bands we love Mar 17, 2008
Singer Christy Moore is now a towering figure in Irish music, rivaling Bono and Van Morrison in influence, while guitarist Donal Lunny is a respected producer and arranger, sort of the Quincy Jones of Celtic music. Essential Listening: Planxty (1973) Mixing politics (Only Our Rivers Run Free), tradition (Raggle-Taggle Gypsy) eastern-European melodies (courtesy of bouzoukist Andy Irvine) and plenty of jigs, reels and ballads, Planxty's debut is the seminal Celtic album of the '70s. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Second Cup Cafe: Young Dubliners Mar 15, 2008
Influenced by the Pogues, Waterboys, U2, Celtic musician Christy Moore and Irish band The Furey Brothers, the Young Dubliners blend Irish folk, Irish pop songs and fierce guitar riffs into their music. 429 Records recently released their latest album, "With All Due Respect, The Irish Sessions.". (CBS News -- Early Show)
Public radio Oct 6, 2007
Old songs about horse drawn ploughs, handloom weavers, coalface workers and fishing under sail with Dick Gaughan, Christine Kydd, Ewan MacColl, Christy Moore and others. SUNDAY, Oct. 7. (Montana Standard, MT)
Obituaries - 6/6/2007 Jun 7, 2007
Walt is survived by his children, Carol (Brian) Walberg, Stillwater, MN; Caren (Jim) Sundquist, Grantsburg; Don (Donna) Ostlund, Rush City, MN; Doug Ostlund and special friend Tracy, Rush City, MN; Chris (Scott) Jahnz, Pine City, MN; and Darryl Ostlund, Chaska, MN; grandchildren, Nicki (Willie) Driskill, Fridley, MN; Breanna Walberg, Stillwater, MN; Amy (Adam) Hale, Naples, FL; Sara (Matt) Moore, Glen Burnie, MD; Rebecca Sundquist, Grantsburg; Eric (Tammy) Ostlund, Cambridge, MN; Jennie Ostlund,... (Grantsburg Burnett County Sentinel, WI)
National Trust urged to rescue pub Jun 3, 2007
Bob Dylan is reputed to have jammed in the Rotterdam early in his career; Van Morrison first met his musical protege, Brian Kennedy, in the pub and a host of Irish traditional musicians, including Luka Bloom and Christy Moore, have appeared on stage in the bar. The late Ian Dury played his last ever gig at the Rotterdam before his death just three months later. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
General Store to Offer Convenience to Downtown May 29, 2007
Christy Moore, a bartender at The Gym, said people come in often and ask where the nearest convenience store is. "It'll be nice to have a place to buy a bottle of water and a snack," she said. (The Ledger)
