Featuring
Junior Thomson

Junior Thomson is this weeks guest with Mazz on sessions from the shop.
A blues singer/songwriter, Junior Thomson plays solo, in a duo and with a band.
He is interested in how energy flows between people, in where inspiration comes from, all of which is reflected in the music he creates.
He embraces technology and loves to make magical things happen with sound and images. Compared to manym from Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton,Bukka White and more

presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)

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Featuring
Paudie O’Connor

This week’s session from the Dingle Record Shop features Paudie O’Connor.
The Sliabh Luachra native is an accomplished accordion player steeped in the tradition of his area.
Playing old and rare tunes Paudie draws from the Sliabh Luachra greats who went before him.

presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)

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Mazz

Featuring
Carwin Ellis

This weeks session from the Dingle Record Shop features a man of many talents.
Carwyn Ellis is a Welsh singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer and music producer who has worked with Oasis, Edwyn Collins and Shane MacGowan among others.
He dropped into the shop to sing a few tunes recently including a few numbers in his native Welsh.
Carwyn is also a member of the band Colorama who describe their sound as mixing sunshine pop-syke, disjointed circus music and gentle psychedelia.

presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)

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Mazz

Featuring
Albert Niland & Ultan Conlon

This weeks session from the Dingle Record Shop features two renowned stalwarts of the Irish music scene.
Loughrea native Ultan Conlon plays his own unique style of acoustic / folk rock with emotive and intelligent lyrics.
In 2010 he released his critically acclaimed debut album ‘Bless Your Heart’ which was described as ‘the most impressive Irish debut since Damien Rice’s ‘O’ in Hot Press.
Ultan is accompanied on the latest session by virtuoso guitarist and vocalist Albert Niland.
Albert garnered much critical acclaim for his cover of the Kate Bush Classic, Wuthering Heights and continues to enthral audiences wherever he plays.

presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)

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Mazz

Featuring
Mary Courtney & Dave McGilton

This weeks podcast from the Dingle Record Shop features Castlegregory native Mary Courtney.
Mary is the lead singer and guitarist with New York based Irish Traditional band “Morning Star” and has also recorded with Black 47.
She was accompanied by her friend, singer songwriter Dave McGilton who hails from Cork.

presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Mazz

Featuring
Mickey Dunne

Dropping in to The Dingle record Shop this week for another unique session is the Uilleann piper Mickey Dunne.
Mickey’s style of piping embodies the free-flowing piping style associated with the legendary Johnny Doran, Finbar Furey, and Paddy Keenan, all of whom have provided Mickey with inspiration.
Mickey now provides the next generation of pipers with inspiration by his playing and his generosity with his other musical skills. He is a sought after and a welcome presence at tionols (A gathering of Uilleann pipers) around the globe.

presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Mazz

Featuring
Brendan O’Shea and Jenna Nicholls

This week features singer-songwriter Brendan O’Shea from Killarney who moved to America in the late 90’s and has become a veteran of New York City’s songwriter scene and Jenna Nicholls a native of a small town just outside the blue-collar steel city of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, but calls NYC her home..
Jenna has performed with a variety of well known and talented artists such as The Hothouse Flowers, Nouvelle Vague, and The Frames.

presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Mazz

Featuring The Lost Brothers

The Lost Brothers are an Irish duo hailing from the mountains of Omagh and a mining town called Navan. Mark grew up in a travelling family band- the Moore band with Oisin growing up in the local dance hall.
The Lost Brothers formed four years ago in the summer heat of Liverpool . Their travels brought them to Portland, Oregon where they recorded their debut album Trails of the Lonely Part I & II with producer Mike Coykendall in a haunted attic.
They recently released their new album So Long John Fante on CD,download and limited vinyl on November 25th last.

The Boys popped into to see Mazz at the Dingle Record Shop on a recent visit to Dingle to play some of their superb new songs

presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Mazz

Featuring Band like Empire

The last 'Session from the Shop' of 2011 features local group Band like Empire
Band like Empire are an alternative band from Dingle with Pop-Rock influences.
The band is comprised of four members from West Kerry, all are from different musical background giving the band a unique and edgy sound
presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Mazz

Featuring Mark & Philip Crickard

The latest session from the Dingle Record Shop features the Crickard brothers. Mark and Phillip are well known fiddle players originally from CarrigFergus in Antrim but now long term residents in West Kerry.
presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Mazz

Featuring Ciara Sidine and Conor Brady

Singer/songwriter Ciara Sidine’s made a welcome return to Dingle and dropped in to the Dingle Record shop to Sing a few songs with guitarist Conor Brady. Ciara Sidine’s self-released debut album Shadow Road Shining was launched to critical acclaim in Ireland and beyond in May 2011. Dubbed ‘Celtic Americana’, Sidine’s sound is inspired by the roots of American music and by her own Irish musical upbringing
presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Mazz

Featuring Gerry O'Beirne

Gerry O’Beirne is our guest musician on this ‘Sessions from the Shop’ podcast.

Born in Ennis, County Clare, along Ireland’s music-rich west coast, Gerry O’Beirne is a renowned singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist (6 and 12 string guitar, tiple, and ukulele, slide guitar among others). He grew up in Ireland and in Ghana in West Africa, and has since lived in England, California, and Mexico. His own compositions blend the passion found in traditional music with the freshness of contemporary song.

His latest album “Yesterday I Saw The Earth Beautiful” with fiddler Rosie Shipley was described as “"an extraordinary album with innovative arrangements and hauntingly beautiful songs." by Folkworld.

Many of his songs have been embraced by the contemporary folk community. Maura O’Connell recorded Half Moon Bay, Western Highway, Shades of Gloria, and The Isle of Malachy. Mary Black recorded The Holy Ground as a title track. Muireann Nic Amhloaibh has recorded Western Highway and The Isle Of Malachy on her album daybreak: fainne an lae.

Gerry has toured the globe as a solo artist and with the Sharon Shannon Band, Patrick Street, Midnight Well, Andy M. Stewart, Kevin Burke, Andy Irvine, and the Waterboys.

Gerry has appeared on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion.
presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Mazz

Featuring Sprid

Sprid is a loose collection of North Kerry musicians who have been playing sessions together for over twenty years.
Featuring in 'Sessions from the Shop' podcast are:
Box playing brothers Tom and Pat O'Connell from Lixnaw.
Tom Allen from Ballybunion on banjo and mandoline.
P J Shannon, Listowel (originally from Cranny Co Clare) bodhrán player and maker and sometimes singer.
Singer/songwriter Neil Brosnan from Listowel on guitar/vocals.
presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Mazz

Featuring Maria Doyle Kennedy

The podcasted sessions from the Dingle Record Shop are now a year old with the latest session featuring Maria Doyle Kennedy.
One of the most remarkably gifted and versatile female artists ever to come out of Ireland, Maria Doyle Kennedy has forged a name and held her own in diverse arenas from film and TV to her career as a singer-songwriter

presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Mazz

Featuring Con Durnham
& Páidi Mharthain Mac Gearailt

Con Durnham, master uilleann piper, a pupil of the late Leon Rowsome, and special guest Sean-nós singer Páidi Mharthain Mac Gearailt are on the ‘Sessions From The Shop’ from the Dingle Record Shop.
Enjoy, Mazz
presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Mazz

Mazz O'Flaherty & Con Durham Ar an Slí €15.00

Featuring Tim Edey
& friends

Tim Edey is visiting us
with some of his friends for a great
'Sessions from the Shop'

presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Mazz

Séamus Begley & Tim Edey Disgrace Notes €15.00

Featuring Ei Luces Patent

With a blend of traditional and contempory styles, Ei Luces Patent posses a unique sound that reflects the eclectic of all four members.

presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Deluce's Patent

Featuring Jon Sanders

Jon is recognised as a leading exponent in drop D and DADGAD guitar playing, a virtuoso bouzouki player and tenor ukulele player.

presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Mazz

Featuring Mick Hanly
with Arty McGlynn & Nollaig Casey



presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Mick Hanly Collected €15.00

Featuring “KEERLA”
Tim O’Shea and Joan Greene
Together Joan Greene and Tim O’Shea combine rare songs and music. Folk songs from Thomas Moore (Moore’s melodies), songs in Irish, instrumentals and even music from (Bengal), India. Two voices, Irish Bodhrán & Indian Tanpur are featured along with Irish guitar melodies. This duo also showcases some of their original tastefully arranged instrumentals & song compositions

presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Mazz

Featuring Garland
A-capella quartet Garland are the featured group in the latest podcast recorded in The Dingle Record Shop. Garland perform songs of war, love, hunting and work with sea shanties from the days of Sail.

presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Mazz

Garland No Strings Attached €15.00

Featuring John Spillane
Acclaimed as one of Ireland’s leading songwriters by legend Christy Moore, John sings some of his magical songs for you to enjoy

presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Mazz

Featuring Back West
Playing a mixture of cajun, country blues and foot stomping folk music. The band based in West Kerry comprise of Mike Smurwaithe, Patsy Farr, Rob Lowther, Mike Venner.

presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Mazz

Featuring Batt O'Connor

presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Mazz

Featuring Laurence Courtney & Friends

presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Featuring Lumiere
Éilís Kennedy & Pauline Scanlon

presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Éilís Kennedy & Pauline Scanlon Lumiere €15.00
Éilís Kennedy One Sweet Kiss €15.00	Éilís Kennedy Time to Sail €15.00
Pauline Scanlon Red Colour Sun €15.00

Featuring Sean Leahy and Jeremy Spencer
Agus Aoi Speisialta (And Special Guest) Gráinne Ní Shé - Amhránaí (singer)
Presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)

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Mazz

Jeremy Spencer & Sean Leahy The Side Over €15.00

Featuring Alsononaz
an exciting local band featuring the combined talents of Patrick Sheehy (vocals), Sorcha Durham (piano),Éanna Durham (vocals/guitar), Paul Flannery (vocals/guitar) and Evan Hadnett (drums).
Presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
recorded by: Máirín Benison (Mo)
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Mazz

Featuring Bluefoot
& the Sock Parade
Presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
Recorded by: Ben Moriarty
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Mazz (O'Flaherty)

Featuring Pota Dubh
All the way from Scotland!
Presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
Recorded by: Ben Moriarty
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Mazz (O'Flaherty)

Featuring Tommy
& Saundra O'Sullivan
Presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
Recorded by: Ben Moriarty
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Tommy O'Sullivan Song Ablaze €15.00	Slíabh Notes Along Blackwater's Bank €15.00
Slíabh Notes Gleanntán €15.00	Slíabh Notes Slíabh Notes €15.00

Featuring Mary Greene & Noel Shine with Ellie Shine
Presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
Recorded by: Ben Moriarty
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Mazz (O'Flaherty)

Noel Shine & Mary Green Unspoken Lines €15.00	Noel Shine & Mary Green The Land You Love The Best €15.00
Mary Green Sea Of Hearts €15.00

Featuring Alan Kelly
and Steph Geremia
Presented by: Mazz (O'Flaherty)
Recorded by: Ben Moriarty
Recorded on
the 27th of August 2010

Alan & John Kelly Fourmilehouse €15.00

Steph Geremia The Open Road €15.00