Frank and I - Harrington's set dancing in Wakefield, MA - have started a social network for people interested in Irish Set Dancing, particularly, but not limited to the New England States, because that's where we are. It's called irishsetdancing.ning.com. Frank's done most of the work in setting it up. He is featuring an RSS feed for Irish music from CCE (Comhaltas Caeloli Eirin, if I spelled it right) and related videos from YouTube. Today's video is of the [URL=]Step Crew. For you sean nos aficianodos* you can understand what I was thinking when I first saw this video: Kieran Jordan isn't the only one who plays "feet." Very enjoyable to both listen to and watch.
Another great music and dance team is the Boston Kiltics from Nova Scotia. I saw them in person at a festival in Harvard Square earlier this year. Here's a sample of their Celtic music and dancing: Boston Kiltics Nova Scotia Fiddle Dance Story & Song. Enjoy.
*aficianados reminds me ... Alexx's latest magazine cover photo and story layout is in the April 2008 issue of Cigar Aficianado featuring Armand Assante. Great photos of a terrific actor and an interesting story. The cover story will change eventually but you can find a permanent link to the cover shot at Irish Thymes.
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Music from Flook, Claire Roche, Rattle the boards, Seamus Kennedy, James Connolly, Ken O'Malley, Robbie O'Connell, Bow Triplets, Robbi McMillen, The Logues, The Elders, Ed Miller. Read the shownotes at www.CelticMusicPodcast.com and sponsored by SongHenge.com.
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Music from Hugh Morrison, Three Quarter Ale, Tocando el Aire, Jenneth Tollin, Circled by Hounds, Jamie Laval, Ashley Broder, The Irish Balladeers, Kennedy's Kitchen, NeidFyre, The Ceili Family, New Shilling, In Extremo, Redhill Rats, Emerald Rose. Read the shownotes at www.CelticMusicPodcast.com.
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