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Celebrating Traveller Music

Short documentary piece made by Dave Blackwell about the Celebration of Traveller Music gigs organised by Poster Fish Promotions and Blanchardstown Traveller Development Group. The piece was recorded at the 4th such gig in the Cobblestone pub in Dublin on 10 Dec 2015 which was a fundraiser for the families affected by the tragic halting site fire in Carrickmines. Dave speaks to Freda Hughes, Jack Delaney, John Connors, Bernie McDonagh and Thomas McCarthy about what the gigs mean to the community and the importance of celebrating Traveller music.

 

Trish Nolan live at A Celebration of Traveller Music

Trish Nolan live at A Celebration of Traveller Music organised by Poster Fish Promotions and Blanchardstown Traveller Development Group on 10 Dec 2015 in The Cobblestone, Smithfield, Dublin in aid of the families who lost 10 loved ones in the tragic halting site fire in Carrickmines. Trish, playing guitar and harmonica, performs Caledonia, Carolina in my Mind and, her own song, Stay Away Morning. Her rich vocals are captivating and her blues influences evident, as are her excellent song writing capabilities.


Thomas McCarthy – Live at A Celebration of Traveller Music

Thomas McCarthy recorded live at A Celebration of Traveller Music at The Cobblestone pub in Dublin on 10 December 2015. The song is dedicated to the Weldon family who were in the crowd.

Finbar Furey – Live at A Celebration of Traveller Music 5

Finbar Furey recorded live at A Celebration of Traveller Music 5 in The Cobblestone pub, Dublin on 16 June 2016.

Bernie McDonagh ~ One Man and a Whistle

Bernie McDonagh recorded live at A Celebration of Traveller Music at The Cobblestone pub in Dublin on 16 June 2016.

Katie Theasby & Ron Kavana – One Starry Night – A Celebration of Traveller Music

Katie Theasby and Ron Kavana recorded live at A Celebration of Traveller Music at The Cobblestone pub in Dublin on 10 December 2015.

Stephen Dunne – O’Sullivan’s John

Stephen Dunne, son of the infamous Pecker Dunne, recorded live at A Celebration of Traveller Music at The Cobblestone pub in Dublin on 10 December 2015.