Irish Traditions Stage
Learn a little more about the history and culture of the Emerald Isle
Schedule
Friday, August 1
| Time | Irish Traditions |
| CLOSED |
Saturday, August 2
| Time | Irish Traditions |
| 1:00 p.m. | From Tribe to Nation - Tom O'Carroll |
| 2:00 p.m. | History of Irish Traditional Music - Barry Stapleton |
| 3:00 p.m. | Genealogy - Dwight Radford |
| 4:00 p.m. | Irish Symbolish - Joseph Keane |
| 5:00 p.m. | Irish Language 101 - Paul Curran |
| 6:00 p.m. | Songs from Dublin - Tom O'Carroll |
Sunday, August 3
| Time | Irish Traditions |
| 1:00 p.m. | "Idnat's Year, an Herb Woman" - Julie McGhee |
| 2:00 p.m. | Irish Comic Songs - Tom O'Carroll |
| 3:00 p.m. | Irish Language 101 - Paul Curran |
| 4:00 p.m. | Irish Fairy Faith, History & Tradition - Cathy Jo Smith |
| 5:00 p.m. | Irish Travellers - Tom O'Carroll |
| 6:00 p.m. | "From Ireland to Americana"- Bob Ford & Al White |
Details
Barry Stapleton - History of Irish Traditional Music
Throughout the ages historians who visited Ireland have depicted the Irish as a musical and poetic people. This tradition continues today. It is an amazing fact that so many internationally known musicians, poets and writers have come from Ireland. But contrary to popular belief, Irish traditional music is not an 'ancient' music. Also most of its musical origins are not from Ireland. And with any discussion about Irish traditional music must explore its association with Irish dance. It is and always will be, a music for dance.
The exhibit explores the origins of Irish traditional music. Most of this music's beginnings are actually in the eighteenth century. While the great Irish Harpists had been around since the tenth century, most of their music was related to airs or ballads. This was also an 'aristocratic' music and not necessarily music of the people.
Also, many of Irish traditional music's tune types are not Irish in origin. What we know as reels were originally Scottish in origin, as were the strathspeys. Hornpipes were of English origin. Polkas, waltzes and mazurkas began in Eastern Europe.
Bob Ford & Al White – From Ireland to “Americana”
Bob Ford and Al White will lead you on this musical journey from Ireland and the Isles to every geographic part of America’s musical heart and soul. The Irish wrote the best tunes and Bob and Al will prove it.
Bob Ford is an established folk artist and story-singer from Cedarville, Ohio. He has performed for over 300,000 school children across the Midwest and has performed at the Milwaukee Fest and many historic festivals across Ohio.
Al White, on fiddle and banjo has performed his music across the world. From Berea, Kentucky, Al was part of the famed McLain band. He teaches Appalachian instrument lessons at Berea College and is part of several folk dance groups in Berea.
Cathy Jo Smith- Irish Fairy Faith, History, & Tradition
Cathy Jo Smith will give an overview of the traditions and beliefs concerning the Tuatha Dé Danaan (the fairyfolk) in Ireland as they were and as they still exist
A regular performer at the Dublin Festival since 2000, Cathy Jo can be found on-line at www.irishteller.com you can also see her at the Wake Tent and on the Wee Folk Stage.
Dwight Radford is a professional genealogist from Salt Lake City. He will be consulting on Irish (Catholic and Protestant) ancestry. In addition, he will also consult on English, Scottish and other places when the Irish settled. He will talk with you about your ancestors using internet databases and personal experience. You can also visit with him in the genealogy area.
www.radfordnoone.com
Julie tells stories that have entertained, enlightened and educated her. Those stories can come from anywhere, anytime and anyone (herself included) and they range from fable to facts and are elastic enough to fit all ages. Yet, she has a preference for her Irish and Midwestern roots. She has enjoyed sharing her stories in a variety of venues and audiences.
Relating her life to the Celtic Wheel of the year, Idnat, an herb woman, from 10th century Ireland will let you accompany her through the seasons as she practices her healing ways.
Tom O’Carroll- Irish Travelers
Tom is a singer, instrumentalist and folklorist. Irish Travelers are an interesting and ancient group. His talks are informative and interesting and Tom explores their culture and history with knowledge and sensitivity. Mr. O’ Carroll will also have a performance on Irish Comic Songs.
