Irish Song and Recitation: History, Chat and Sing

The Irish Way, Dance Masters Number 20 - Irish Song and Recitation Festival at the Irish Roots Cafe See more on our blog at http://www.irishroots.com/blog/ xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Skype me at: IrishRootsCafe Find me on MySpace at: Irish Roots Cafe http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=201126212 Find me on Facebook at: Mike O'Laughlin Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/groups.php?ref=sb on Twitter as IrishRootsCafe http://twitter.com/IrishRootsCafe Leave me feedback on iTunes, Click on the link below to get to my shows! Then Click on show logos to leave feedback. http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=299857025

Number 19 Irish Song and Recitation Festival Ireland, California, KC, Boston..... From the Irish Roots Cafe and www.Irishroots.com See my blog for full show notes on this episode, in our continuing interview with Michael Collier. See all of our Irish Podcast Subjects at: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=299857025

Number 18 Irish Song and Recitation Festival The Second Season We also reserve space for you to 'phone it in' if you missed the festival in person. If you have an Irish tune or recitation that has a special meaning or memory for you, then phone it in. Drop me a line from our web page at www.Irishroots.com phone 816-256-3360 We can all learn a bit from each other I think.... ************************************* Listen to the Chat and Sing episodes here: http://www.irishroots.com/podcast3/rss.xml or on iTunes from our podcast providers page at: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=299857025 _________________________________________ From the Irish Roots Cafe at www.Irishroots.com

Emily Wyatt at the Irish Roots Cafe www.IrishRoots.com 816-256-3360 From the Irish Roots Cafe Broadcast Network. Irish Song and Recitation Festival The 2nd Season. Episode 17. Listen to the Chat and Sing episodes here: http://www.irishroots.com/podcast3/rss.xml or on iTunes from our podcast providers page at: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=299857025 __________________________________________ Tunes from our guest today: Today you will hear Molly Malone with Harp accompaniment, plus some of the works of O'Carolan. ************************************* The second season of the Song and Recitation Festival. We also reserve space for you to 'phone it in' if you missed the festival in person. Have an Irish tune or recitation that has a special meaning or memory for you ? Phone it in. Drop me a line from our web page at www.Irishroots.com

16 - The Spailpin I Left Behind Me www.IrishRoots.com 816-256-3360 From the Irish Roots Cafe Broadcast Network. Irish Song and Recitation Festival Announcing the 2nd Season. Episode 16. Listen to the Chat and Sing episodes here: http://www.irishroots.com/podcast3/rss.xml or on iTunes from our podcast providers page at: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=299857025 __________________________________________ Impromptu Song by your host today: Today we hear three short versions of the old Irish tune known as The Spailpin Fanach, or the Wandering Laborer. The First is in the Irish. The Second is translated into English. The Third is the song changed in America This is a very rough cut, but will illustrate the journey any given song may have taken into modern times ! ************************************* The second season of the Song and Recitation Festival. We also reserve space for you to phone it in if you missed the festival in person. If you have an Irish tune or recitation that has a special meaning or memory for you, then phone it in. Drop me a line from our web page at www.Irishroots.com We can all learn a bit from each other I think....

www.Irishroots.com Irish Roots Cafe Announcing the 2nd season of the Irish Song and recitation festival. A few notes and the first bit of OShaughnessys Ode, We are the Music Makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.... Singers and musicians welcome to phone it in if you've missed the festival. We can still take one Chat and Sing over the phone if need be 816-256-3360 or drop me an email from the web page.

The Irish Romeo and Juliet brought to life The Irish Roots Cafe www.Irishroots.com From the Irish Roots Cafe Broadcast Network. Irish Song and Recitation Festival Advance Shownotes. episode 14 . ************************************* Chat and Sing Song of the Day: Una Bhan ************************************* Get All 3 of our Free Broadcasts: - Irish in America - Irish Families - Irish Song - ************************************* Our Newest Broadcast Series Timeline Todays Chat: 1:50 Todays Sing:14:57 ************************************* Mondays Chat Noted author Edward Kneafsey talks with us and sings "Una Bhan" as he recalls it from County Mayo, Ireland. Many of you will know Ed as the author of "Surnames of Ireland", the first book to map families in Ireland and publish the results in book form, which we did a few years back. ************************************* Phone my recorder at 816 256-3360 to leave your message, sing your song, or tell your story.... It's all for fun and it's all for free ! *************************************

The Irish Roots Cafe www.Irishroots.com Chat and Sing From the Irish Roots Cafe Broadcast Network. Irish Song and Recitation Festival Advance Shownotes. episode 13 . ************************************* Chat and Sing: Irish National Anthems; in Irish and English ************************************* The Newest Broadcast Series from www.Irishroots.com Timeline Todays Chat: 1:40 Todays Sing: A Nation Once Again: 11:00 in English The Soldiers Song: 19:45 in English and Irish ************************************* Mondays Chat Peter is with us again today for the grand finale. We ask for something in the Irish language perhaps. Peter notes the Irish language and how some of the native speakers will talk to only those they see fit. We also note how Peter won a song challenge in Ireland, only by ending the tune in the Irish language. We have noted and sung the following 'anthems' on past shows: A Tipperary anthem - Slievenamon A Cork anthem- The Banks of My Own Lovely Lee N. Ireland Commonwealth: Londonderry Aire (Danny Boy) ************************************* Get All 3 of our Free Broadcasts at www.Irishroots.com - Irish in America - Irish Families - Irish Song - ************************************* Today we'll hear: 1) A Nation Once Again, which preceeded the Soldiers Song. 2) National Anthem of Ireland (Republic)- The Soldiers Song (1907) written by Peadar O'Kearney and Patrick Heany. Performed today by Peter Reilly Adams.

Tur a lura loora www.Irishroots.com From the Irish Roots Cafe Leave a message at 816-256-3360 Our song for the day is the classic Irish Lullaby Song, as performed by Peter Reilly Adams. Your host is Michael C. O'Laughlin. Get all 3 of our free podcast series at www.Irishroots.com

www.irishroots.com The Irish Roots Cafe Todays sing and chat is for Macushla. It is an Irish song of endearment and love, that appeared in the Michael Collins movie. Peter sings the song for us solo.

Maids to Order www.Irishroots.com Chat and Sing The Irish Song and Recitation Festival Episode 10. Todays Surprising Selection: Where the River Shannon Flows Irish immigrants once protested this song, throwing rotten eggs at the composer on stage. Today, this song by James Russell is a classic Irish- American Tune. A great example of how to overcome prejudice. Read the full details on my blog and listen to the podcast at www.Irishroots.com

Connie Dover from Arkansas to Oxford ************************************************ Chat and Sing Episode 9. From the Irish Roots Cafe Broadcast Network ! ************************************************* Phone 816 256-3360 to leave your family search ask a question, sing your song, or tell your story.... We'll try to share it with our listeners.... It's all for fun and it's all for free ! ************************************************* Connie interprets An Spailpin Fanach in an impromptu solo performance for us ! You might recognize that this was the original tune from whence came The Girl I Left Behind Me. Despite its lively sound, the story is a sad one, as you will see when reading the lyrics on my blog at www.Irishroots.com. We listen to Connie rehearse few times as she recalls the language and the melody. Sort of like being in the back room before a performance. A brave and generous soul indeed she is ! I do take full responsibility for forcing her into this situation unprepared - and am amazed at her ability to perform under such an ambush. We also hear about how her life and career developed from childhood dreams, and life as a ranch cook in Wyoming. Connie had the folks here lined up almost out the door to try some her Moose and rattlesnake fritters platters last week.... ****************************** How to Contact Me Reach me anytime at Irishroots.com, or drop by the Irish Roots Cafe 24 hours a day. Send in your Irish stories and recitations.... The Irish Roots Cafe Box 7575 Kansas City, Missouri 64116 Until we meet again, I hope you'll be remembering the best of Your Irish Heritage...

www.Irishroots.com Winter Count Poetry Todays Chat and Sing: Breakfast at the Cafe today Antelope Stew and Rattlesnake Fritters from Wyoming prepared for us today by Connie Dover, a sometime 'Ranch Cook'. ( Yet always a tremendous singer, historian and poet.) I first heard Connie when she was singing with Scartaglen back in the 1980's. She often sings solo, and has studied Celtic music on both sides of the ocean. Born in Arkansas, she has 4 albums released and has made numerous guest appearances on other labels. Todays Song Connie chats a bit about her experience with Irish and Celtic music. She writes about 1/3 of her own music, and was awarded the title of grand master at the 2nd annual Song Festival here. I put her on the spot, with no advance notice. With a rare confidence she accepts the challenge to sing a tune in the Irish language that she has not sung in years. This is a rare talent indeed. She sings a bit of Siuila Run (Walk My Love) for us today. Listen to todays broadcast to hear it all.

The Irish Roots Cafe www.Irishroots.com With Peter Reilly Adams and Mike O'Laughlin Todays Chat and Sing: Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms We discuss history and thoughts before Peter sings this beautiful and ageless song. ****************************************************** Want To Share Your Song or Story? Here are some of the things you might consider sending us by phone or by mp3: 1) Irish song from anywhere in the world. 2) Irish Poetry or Recitations. 3) Irish History short story or commentary. 4) Instrumental solo performance. ****************************************************** Phone it in at 816-256-3360

From the Irish Roots Cafe www.Irishroots.com One of the classic Irish American Songs that has survived for over 100 years. We discuss the song, and Peter Reilly Adams delivers a solo performance of the same. Phone 816-256-3360 with comments or leave your recitation, tune or song for possible use in a future show. One of three podcast series from the Irish Roots Cafe. Be sure to subscribe to all three for free !