Tunes From Doolin

Charles Monod

The Tunes From Doolin Podcast is an Irish Traditional Music interview series featuring musicians from County Clare and beyond, who visit your host, Charles Monod, in Doolin. We are guided on each episode by tunes picked and played by our guest and we talk about various topics such as sources of inspiration, repertoire, style, memories and much, much more. The Tunes From Doolin Podcast was made possible thank to the support of Clare County Council through the Community Support Scheme 2021 and 2022. read less
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Episodes

Episode 08 - Susan Daly (Tin Whistle)
Oct 6 2022
Episode 08 - Susan Daly (Tin Whistle)
Our guest on this episode of the Tunes From Doolin Podcast is Susan Daly.  Susan was born in Doolin and grew up in Gus O’Connor’s Pub, she learned the tin whistle and played with Micho Russell as a duet in the 1970s. We talk about her upbringing in Doolin, Micho Russell, his brothers and other local musicians from days gone by, learning the uilleann pipes as a young teenager, making people feel special in Doolin, music as a way of life, keeping the spirit alive and well and much, much more.The tunes and songs played by Susan Daly on this episode are :Willie Coleman’s Jig*The Boys of Bluehill (Hornpipe)The Soldier’s Farwell (song)The Honeymoon Reel**Duets with Charles MonodTo know more about Susan and her wonderful B&B Daly’s House, visit https://dalyshouse.com/Watch a video of Susan singing “The Doolin Song” with her daughter Kate here: https://youtu.be/dg1a87z3QhM--------If you would like to help and support this podcast and the Tunes From Doolin project in general, you can become one of our Angels on Patreon for as little as a coffee (or a pint) per month. As patron you can have access to a whole bunch of extras, but most importantly you have my eternal gratitude for helping me create more podcast episodes, videos and content.💚 Patreon page : https://www.patreon.com/tunesfromdoolinVisit the Tunes From Doolin website : https://tunesfromdoolin.com/Follow and Subscribe to Tunes From Doolin on YouTube and Facebook :YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/tunesfromdoolinFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunesfromdoolinSupport the Show.
Episode 07 - JB Samzun (Fiddle)
Sep 22 2022
Episode 07 - JB Samzun (Fiddle)
Our guest for this episode is JB Samzun, a great fiddle player from Brittany and a regular visitor to Doolin. JB and I recorded an album together a few years back and I am delighted to welcome him as a guest on the podcast. On this episode with JB we talk about his visits to Doolin as a young child, his love for Clare music and the older musicians in particular, the making of our album “Aughavinna”, the difference between Irish music in Ireland and abroad and much, much more.The tunes played by JB Samzun on this episode are :The Tempest / The West Clare Railway (comp. Junior Crehan) (Reels)The Munster Jig / The Fairhaired Boy (Jigs)The Man From Barnagrove (Hornpipe)John Naughton’s / The Laccaroe / Devaney’s Goat (Reels)**Duet with Charles MonodTo find out more about JB and Charles’ album “Aughavinna”, visit https://tunesfromdoolin.com/cd-aughavinna/--------If you would like to help and support this podcast and the Tunes From Doolin project in general, you can become one of our Angels on Patreon for as little as a coffee (or a pint) per month. As patron you can have access to a whole bunch of extras, but most importantly you have my eternal gratitude for helping me create more podcast episodes, videos and content.💚 Patreon page : https://www.patreon.com/tunesfromdoolinVisit the Tunes From Doolin website : https://tunesfromdoolin.com/Follow and Subscribe to Tunes From Doolin on YouTube and Facebook :YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/tunesfromdoolinFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunesfromdoolinSupport the Show.
Episode 06 - Alan Reid (Banjo)
Sep 15 2022
Episode 06 - Alan Reid (Banjo)
Our guest on this episode of the Tunes From Doolin Podcast is Alan Reid, banjo player from Leitrim now based in North Clare and member of Goitse.  Alan is a great multi-instrumentalist and composer and on this episode we talk about his formative years, his compositions, his project #TunebookTuesday, the band Goitse’s new album and much, much more.The tunes played by Alan Reid on this episode are :Fish and Chips at Finavarra (comp. Alan Reid) / Turn at Doonyvarden (comp. Alan Reid) (Jigs)The Gosson That Bate His Father / Florry Holleran (comp. Alan Reid) / Buntata ’s Sgadan (Reels)The Black Rock / Cucanandy/ The Boys of Ballisodare (Hop Jigs)Tuamgraney Castle / Bird’s (Hornpipes)**Duet with Charles MonodTo keep up with Alan’s work, check out the following links:Alan’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/riadamilesius Alan’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/alanreid Alan & Rachel’s duet album : https://alanreid.bandcamp.com/album/a-quare-yield Goitse’s albums: https://goitse.bandcamp.com/ --------If you would like to help and support this podcast and the Tunes From Doolin project in general, you can become one of our Angels on Patreon for as little as a coffee (or a pint) per month. As patron you can have access to a whole bunch of extras, but most importantly you have my eternal gratitude for helping me create more podcast episodes, videos and content.💚 Patreon page : https://www.patreon.com/tunesfromdoolinVisit the Tunes From Doolin website : https://tunesfromdoolin.com/Follow and Subscribe to Tunes From Doolin on YouTube and Facebook :YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/tunesfromdoolinFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunesfromdoolinSupport the Show.
Episode 05 - Mary MacNamara (Concertina)
Sep 8 2022
Episode 05 - Mary MacNamara (Concertina)
Our guest on this episode of the Tunes From Doolin Podcast is Mary MacNamara, the great concertina player from East Clare.  Mary just released her wonderful book “Sunday’s at Lena’s” and welcomes us to her music room in Tulla where we talk about her book, growing up as a young musician in East Clare and the musicians who influenced her (Mikey Donoghue, Bill Malley & Joe Bane, Martin Rochford, John Naughton), foot tapping, moving to Dublin from Tulla, and much, much more.The tunes played by Mary MacNamara on this episode are :Jigs from Mikey DonoghueThe Old Bush / The Swallow’s Tail (Reels from Martin Rochford)Gan Ainm / The Cuckoo’s Nest (Hornpipes from Bill Malley)The Killavil / The Pipe On the Hob (Jigs)**Duet with Charles MonodTo keep up with Mary's work and order her book and albums, visit her website http://www.marymacnamara.net/You can also order “Sundays at Lena’s” and find Mary’s recordings at Custy’s Music Shop in Ennis (https://custysmusic.com/)--------If you would like to help and support this podcast and the Tunes From Doolin project in general, you can become one of our Angels on Patreon for as little as a coffee (or a pint) per month. As patron you can have access to a whole bunch of extras, but most importantly you have my eternal gratitude for helping me create more podcast episodes, videos and content.💚 Patreon page : https://www.patreon.com/tunesfromdoolinVisit the Tunes From Doolin website : https://tunesfromdoolin.com/Follow and Subscribe to Tunes From Doolin on YouTube and Facebook :YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/tunesfromdoolinFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunesfromdoolinSupport the Show.
Episode 04 - Tom Delany (Uilleann Pipes)
Oct 6 2021
Episode 04 - Tom Delany (Uilleann Pipes)
Our guest on this episode of the Tunes From Doolin Podcast is Tom Delany, uilleann piper based in Dingle, Co. Kerry. Tom is getting his first solo album ready for release soon and we talk about his influences, Irish music from the 70s, growing up as an Irish musician in France, set of pipes in C, Irish music as a time travel machine, the importance of practice and much, much more.The tunes played by Tom Delany on this episode are :Jim O'Connor's / My Former Wife / Kilglass Lake (Jigs)The Wounded Hussar / The Enchanted Lady (Air / Reel)The Pleasures of Hope / Corney Is Coming / The Ravelled Hank of Yarn (Hornpipe / Reels)The Humours of Loughrea / The Boyne Hunt (Reels)**Duet with Charles MonodTo keep up with Tom's work and order his albums :https://carolineandtom.ie/https://fourwindsirishmusic.com/https://www.facebook.com/tomdelanymusic--------If you would like to help and support this podcast and the Tunes From Doolin project in general, you can become one of our Angels on Patreon for as little as a coffee (or a pint) per month. As patron you can have access to a whole bunch of extras, but most importantly you have my eternal gratitude for helping me create more podcast episodes, videos and content.💚 Patreon page : https://www.patreon.com/tunesfromdoolinVisit the Tunes From Doolin website : https://tunesfromdoolin.com/Follow and Subscribe to Tunes From Doolin on YouTube and Facebook :YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/tunesfromdoolinFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunesfromdoolinSupport the Show.
Episode 02 - Therese McInerney (Fiddle)
Sep 8 2021
Episode 02 - Therese McInerney (Fiddle)
Our guest on this episode of the Tunes From Doolin Podcast is Therese McInerney, fiddle player and singer from Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare. Therese is also a producer and radio presenter on Clare FM, and we chat about her work, the importance of following your dreams, Clare fiddle styles, the healing power of music, the playing of slow airs and much more!The tunes played by Therese McInerney on this episode are :Grandmother She (Barndance) / Connaughtman's Rambles (Jig)Bessie The Beauty (Slow Air)The Bunch of Green Rushes / The Porthole of the Kelp (Reels)The Mist Covered Mountain / The Maid on the Green (Jigs)**Duet with Charles MonodTo keep up with Therese's work and order her album : https://theresemcinerney.com/https://www.facebook.com/theresemcinerneymusichttps://www.instagram.com/therese_mcinerney_/--------If you would like to help and support this podcast and the Tunes From Doolin project in general, you can become one of our Angels on Patreon for as little as a coffee (or a pint) per month. As patron you can have access to a whole bunch of extras, but most importantly you have my eternal gratitude for helping me create more podcast episodes, videos and content.💚 Patreon page : https://www.patreon.com/tunesfromdoolinVisit the Tunes From Doolin website : https://tunesfromdoolin.com/Follow and Subscribe to Tunes From Doolin on YouTube and Facebook :YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/tunesfromdoolinFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunesfromdoolinSupport the Show.