Absolutely Irish

Overview

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.

Directed by Paul Wagner

Top cast

J

Joanie Madden

Whistle Player

L

Liz Carroll

Fiddler

E

Eileen Ivers

Fiddler

A

Athena Tergis

Fiddler

S

Seamus Egan

Flute and Banjo Player

J

John Doyle

Guitarist

K

Karan Casey

Singer

R

Robbie O'Connell

Singer

Susan McKeown

Singer

J

Jerry O'Sullivan

Piper

T

Tim Collins

Concertina Player

B

Bill McComiskey

Accordionist

N

Niall O'Leary

Dancer

D

Darrah Carr

Danscer

M

Mick Maloney

Singer and Banjo Player

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