The Gloaming

Acclaimed traditional Irish guitarist Dennis Cahill has died, aged 68

The award-winning member of The Gloaming has passed away. Influential traditional Irish guitarist Dennis Cahill has died, aged 68. Born in Chicago to parents from Kerry, Cahill began playing what would become his signature instrument at the age of nine. Cahill began a long-lasting musical collaboration with acclaimed fiddler Martin Hayes in the late 1980s, […]

The award-winning member of The Gloaming has passed away. Influential traditional Irish guitarist Dennis Cahill has died, aged 68. Born in Chicago to parents from Kerry, Cahill began playing what would become his signature instrument at the age of nine. Cahill began a long-lasting musical collaboration with acclaimed fiddler Martin Hayes in the late 1980s, […]

3 years ago

“We wanted to be unapologetically ourselves” – The Scratch in conversation

One of the most exciting breakout Irish acts of the moment open up on viral fame, box drum decorum and why they’ll always be ‘still at the music’… Box drum etiquette – or lack thereof – is, admittedly, a niche enough area. Nonetheless, it is a very important concern. If, like this writer, you’ve ever […]

One of the most exciting breakout Irish acts of the moment open up on viral fame, box drum decorum and why they’ll always be ‘still at the music’… Box drum etiquette – or lack thereof – is, admittedly, a niche enough area. Nonetheless, it is a very important concern. If, like this writer, you’ve ever […]

6 years ago

The Gloaming announce seven dates at the National Concert Hall

This WILL sell out. Since their formation in 2011, The Gloaming have sold out an unprecedented 24 consecutive concerts at Ireland’s National Concert Hall. They might even be the seminal Dublin venue’s favourite act. Now, the experimental Celtic/trad/genre-bending act could be set to sell out seven more. The band -fiddle player Martin Hayes, guitarist Dennis Cahill, vocalist Iarla […]

This WILL sell out. Since their formation in 2011, The Gloaming have sold out an unprecedented 24 consecutive concerts at Ireland’s National Concert Hall. They might even be the seminal Dublin venue’s favourite act. Now, the experimental Celtic/trad/genre-bending act could be set to sell out seven more. The band -fiddle player Martin Hayes, guitarist Dennis Cahill, vocalist Iarla […]

7 years ago