Favorite Links
Here are some great websites to check out:
Dennis Cahill
Chicago native, fantastic Guitar player and photographer
Seman Violins
This fantastic violin/music shop is where most members of Chicago's Irish music community, as well as Chicago Symphony players and fiddlers of all descriptions, bring their violins and bows to be worked on. And buy their fiddles, bows, pickups and everything else! This is the shop where we suggest our students rent their fiddles from.
Mike Quinlan's Bodhrans
These are fantastic, tuneable bodhrans made on the north side of Chicago
Burke Tin Whistles
These great whistles are made in Southern Illinois. They're great sounding and easy to play and tune!
The Irish Musicians' Association of Chicago
The oldest Irish Music organization in America, formed 51 years ago in Chicago, dedicated to playing, preserving and teaching Irish Music.
Jesse Langen
Jesse's website. Listen to MP3s and get a glimpse at Jesse's background and philosophy.
bohola
Sean's favorite Irish traditional band!!!!!! They play the most exciting Irish music like no one else. And they're great friends of ours to boot. Must be heard to be believed!
Na Píobairí Uilleann-The Pipers Club
A fantastic organization.
The Mississippi River Celtic Music Festival April 20-22 in St Louis
A great family event now celebrating their 10th year! For more info please contact Mike Mullins mmullins@tionol.org or phone - 636-926-919
Sones de México
Chicago’s premier Mexican folk music ensemble. We've done many Irish-Mexican musical collaborations with them over the years.
Dr Joe Kalal-Chiropractor
A brilliant chiropractor and more (!) who has worked with (on) many musicians.
Liz Carroll
One of the greatest Irish fiddle players ever! A wonderful friend and inspiration to the Irish Music School of Chicago!
Homewood Music/Tedrow Concertinas
Fantastic concertinas (!) and other instruments made by a great maker and supporter of the Irish Music School of Chicago!!
Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill
Martin's fiddle playing and take on Irish music has been a source of inspiration, excitement and joy for many years!! Our great friend Dennis Cahill is a master guitar player. When Martin and Dennis play together, it's Irish music at its' best.
Gan Bua
An exciting, fiery, young Irish traditional band based in Chicago. They have a great, strong sound. Several of the members teach for the Irish Music School of Chicago
Race for Relief
A great charity run by great friends of our school!!