Strung Out Episode 117. Halfway to St. Patrick's Day look at Irish and Irish-American Music today.

Send us Fan MailMartin talks with musician, historian and director of the Chicago School of Irish Music, Sean Cleland and champion Irish dancer, musician and founder of the O'Leary School of Irish Dance in New York, Niall O'Leary about the status of Irish music and Irish-American music today.  Some notable deaths, Paddy Maloney, Mick Maloney (no relation) and on the Chicago scene Dennis Cahill and publican Tom Looney have left a void in the Irish music world.  Will that void be filled and who will fill it?   In addition, some fantastic Irish music is on hand to enjoy and prepare for that most glorious of days--Saint Patrick's Day. You can support Martin's efforts by clicking the green line: Martin McCormack is creating visual art, music, a YouTube show, a podcast and community. (buymeacoffee.com)Sign up for a weekly update by going here and wait for the dropdown: www.MARTINMcCORMACK.com Support the showWe are always grateful to have you listening to STRUNG OUT.    Here are some important links:SUPPORT THE SHOW:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MartyfineaKMARTIN'S WEBSITE:http://www.MARTINMcCORMACK.COM  (note---you can get my weekly bulletin when you sign up on the list!)MARTIN'S MUSIC: Music | Martin Laurence McCormack (bandcamp.com)Martin McCormack | SpotifyMARTIN'S YOUTUBE CHANNELMartin McCormack - YouTubeFACEBOOKFacebook...