Absolutely Irish

Paul Wagner
2008-09-02


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70 min

Absolutely Irish brings together the brightest stars of traditional Irish music for a once-in-a-lifetime concert that will leave folk music fans stunned by the virtuoso performances. Filmed live at the intimate Irish Arts Center in New York City's famed Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, Irish music impresario Mick Moloney presents three generation of brilliant musicians. They display their mastery on favorite songs and traditional tunes, and rock the hall with their passionate performances. With special guest appearances by two living legends – flute player Mike Rafferty and Irish dancer Jo McNamara – and an inspiring rendition of Leaving Liverpool performed by the entire ensemble, Absolutely Irish shocases the best talent on the Irish music scene today.

Cast

Name Character Team
Joanie Madden Whistle Player Unowned
Liz Carroll Fiddler Unowned
Eileen Ivers Fiddler Unowned
Athena Tergis Fiddler Unowned
Seamus Egan Flute and Banjo Player Unowned
John Doyle Guitarist Unowned
Karan Casey Singer Unowned
Robbie O'Connell Singer Unowned
Susan McKeown Singer Unowned
Jerry O'Sullivan Piper Unowned
Tim Collins Concertina Player Unowned
Bill McComiskey Accordionist Unowned
Niall O'Leary Dancer Unowned
Darrah Carr Danscer Unowned
Mick Maloney Singer and Banjo Player Unowned