Episode 24-Joe Cooley Meets Clark Kent

What was the earliest Irish music live streaming event? Billy McComiskey revisits the night TWO accordion giants gave a concert in the Catskills while a landlord in NYC tuned in; and Rose Flanagan remembers how her dad and his buddy learned tunes on their bikes, for this short between-season installment. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Rolf Wagels, Gregor Brinkschulte, Robert Levelle, Sharon Murphy, Brian Benscoter, Billie Neal, and Joe Garrett for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 24 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Tap Room” from Session in the KitchenArtists: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Behind The Bush In Parkhanna,” (fling) from Swimming Against The FallsArtist: Joey Abarta Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Humours of Tulla” (AKA first tune from “The Cooley Set”), from CrossroadsArists: Mairtin O'Connor, Seamie O'Dowd & Cathal Hayden Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Reavy’s,” from Traditional Music On Fiddle, Banjo & HarpArtists: Oisin Mac Diarmada, Brian Fitzgerald, Micheal O'Ruanaigh

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The show about traditional music, and the bigger stories behind it. Host Shannon Heaton talks to musicians, dancers, and scholars about where Irish music has been, where it's going, and what it means to so many people around the globe. Whether you already play fiddle or know dance steps, or you don't know anything about traditional music, the emphasis of this show is creativity, community, and heritage.