Ward Irish Music Archives host Double-Debut:
Myserk & 100-year-old recordings

 

 

On Saturday, February 13, the Ward Irish Music Archives (WIMA) will sponsor a concert featuring two musical debuts: Milwaukee's newest band Myserk and Irish musical recordings from over 100 years ago. Joining us for the evening will be Chicago musical legends Sean Cleland & Jimmy Keane. The concert will be held at the Milwaukee Irish Fest Center at 1532 Wauwatosa Ave. Doors open at 7:00 and concert is at 7:30. $12 general seating.

WIMA is planning many events to disseminate these historic recordings. This first event is especially exciting as it will also include the premiere performance by Myserk.

Myserk is a new ensemble comprised of four innovative instrumentalists steeped in traditional music. Featuring members of the accomplished Irish group Cé (Asher Gray, Devin McCabe and Randy Gosa) and veteran flute player Brett Lipshutz, this quartet draws from diverse musical cultures to create highly textured arrangements of traditional and modern tunes on flutes, fiddle, concertina and guitar. Myserk balances an interest in the unconventional with a deep respect for the time-honored forms on which their music is based.

The Dunn Family Collection at WIMA contains 32 rare and previously unpublished cylinder recordings from the great musicians of the early 20th century. These recordings were made by Francis O'Neill who is known as one of the great collectors of Irish music. The 32 recordings were produced in Chicago sometime before 1904, making them some of the earliest known recordings of Irish music. Great players such as Patrick Touhey, John McFadden and Sgt. James Early are included. In addition to the presentation of these rare tunes, this event will also feature modern interpretations by Myserk.

Because of the strong Milwaukee-Chicago connection with the cylinder recordings, we've invited two great Chicago musicians, fiddler Sean Cleland and accordion player Jimmy Keane, to join us in this double debut! We are hopeful that this event will lead to future programs where Irish musicians from Chicago and Milwaukee can share in music making.

Myserk - O'Neill Cylinders Concert
Saturday, February 13, 2010
7:00 doors open, 7:30 Concert
Irish Fest Center: 1532 Wauwatosa Ave.
$12 General Seating

For Tickets or More Information go to:
http://www.irishfest.com/archives/events-myserk-concert.php
414-476-8999

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