Absolutely Irish (2008)
Absolutely Irish brings together the brightest stars of traditional Irish music for a once-in-a-lifetime concert that will leave folk music fans stunned by the virtuoso performances. Filmed live at the intimate Irish Arts Center in New York City's famed Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, Irish music impresario Mick Moloney presents three generation of brilliant musicians. They display their mastery on favorite songs and traditional tunes, and rock the hall with their passionate performances. With special guest appearances by two living legends – flute player Mike Rafferty and Irish dancer Jo McNamara – and an inspiring rendition of Leaving Liverpool performed by the entire ensemble, Absolutely Irish shocases the best talent on the Irish music scene today.
- Date of release
- 2008-09-02
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Genres
- Music
- Director
- Paul Wagner
Casting
- Joanie Madden — Whistle Player
- Liz Carroll — Fiddler
- Eileen Ivers — Fiddler
- Athena Tergis — Fiddler
- Seamus Egan — Flute and Banjo Player
- John Doyle — Guitarist
- Karan Casey — Singer
- Robbie O'Connell — Singer
- Susan McKeown — Singer
- Jerry O'Sullivan — Piper
- Tim Collins — Concertina Player
- Bill McComiskey — Accordionist
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