"I felt, in writing this piece, that there was an openness, or a kind of a renewed freshness, I had working with music materials, because I was working in a new form. It took out all the cobwebs in ...

Day No. 2 of the 35th annual Dublin Irish Festival woke to dark clouds and threats of storms. By the early afternoon it eased a bit and like clockwork the droves came out. The popular summer festival ...

We Banjo 3, which originated in Galway, Ireland, plays a fusion of traditional Irish, old-time and bluegrass music that has been dubbed “Celtgrass.” Members of the group have captured “All Ireland” ...

Looking to unleash your inner Irish-ness? If that’s the case, then South Buffalo Roots makes it easy, as the group hosts the second annual South Buffalo Irish Festival Culture Circle (Fáinne Cultúrtha ...

Ireland – The conference room at the Old Ground Hotel was crowded with newly assembled musicians and traveling tourists - and 17-year-old musician Flynn Whitmore was a bit nervous. One of the most ...

LOWELL — Folding chairs clogged the halls of Lowell High School Saturday. The sound of string instruments bounced off blue lockers. Toes tapped. Knees bounced. Heads bobbed. Players of all ages and ...

LOWELL — The green grass at Boarding House Park will feature bluegrass this weekend as the 41st annual Lowell Banjo and Fiddle Contest will challenge pickers and delight visitors. The Saturday, Sept.

On Smith Street near the State House and Providence College, Patrick's Pub always gives off a strong Irish vibe with its ...