Midwest Irish Music Oral History Project
The Midwest Irish Music Oral History Project aims to collect the music and stories of Irish music in Milwaukee and the greater Midwest so that they may be shared with future generations and their influence can be truly appreciated and understood.
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Ahead of the Chieftains' March 2020 concert in Milwaukee, Paddy Moloney chats about their current tour, his early musical career, and his life in the music industry.
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WIMA Oral History- Bagpipes
- Irish traditional
- Milwaukee
Fiddle player Susan Nicholson discusses her life and career playing Irish music in the Milwaukee community, ranging from her early life, the forming of the Glenghillies, and her current project Frogwater.
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WIMA Oral History- Fiddle
- Irish traditional
- Milwaukee
Jim and Kathie Vint talk about their early lives, learning about Irish set dancing, and introducing Irish set dancing - as well as cultivating live Irish music to play for set dancing - in the Milwaukee area.
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WIMA Oral History- Accordion
- Dancing
- Irish traditional
- Milwaukee
- Songs
Derek Byrne talks about growing up in County Kildare, learning both Irish music and Bluegrass while growing up, touring with Riverdance, and moving to Milwaukee and becoming part of the area Irish music scene.
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WIMA Oral History- Banjo
- Kildare
- Milwaukee
- Songs
Singer and guitarist Barry Dodd talks about growing up in Dublin, learning songs at the feet of the Dubliners, running folk clubs in Europe, organic farming in Corsica, and coming to Milwaukee.
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Jeff Ward discusses growing up in Carlisle, England, how he learned his music, and how he relocated to the Milwaukee area and became part of the local Irish music community.
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Gary and Julie Bottoni discuss their participation in the Milwaukee Irish and Scottish music communities, including their involvement with the Billy Mitchell Scottish Pipes and Drums band, pipe band culture, and Irish music in Milwaukee.
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WIMA Oral History- Bagpipes
- Milwaukee
- Scottish