liz carroll

The Scotland Herald Published on 19 November 2012 Rob Adams The naked fiddlers were out in force at Fiddle 2012 on Saturday. Not the kind who wear no clothes... Liz Carroll and Rant illustrated how one fiddle or four can be all the instrumental power you need. Chicago-born Carroll has appeared in these parts in duos before, most notably with the brilliant guitarist John Doyle, but her playing here, with just her tapping feet for company, produced a spellbinding set that had as many contours as a relief map of her native America and all the character of the Irish tradition she grew up with. Despite being constrained by the festival's tight schedule, Carroll fitted in examples of most tune styles, from slow airs – including a superb Long Night On The Misty Moor – to reels taken at a pace not designed for the fainthearted but still packing immense detail in her sliding, string-ringing adornments and variations. You need Flash player 8+ and JavaScript enabled to view this video.	We'll send you general news, & not too often. When Liz is near you, we'll let you know! Please type the text below: You need Flash player 8+ and JavaScript enabled to view this video.
Here are a couple of recent stories and interviews regarding Liz - enjoy! Liz is a National Heritage fellow, don't you know, and she's featured in a podcast that was just made available on the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) web site. It's about a 40-minute discussion with Josephine Reed. Liz talks about what makes Irish music Irish, and she plays, too! Lilli Kuzma, of WDCB radio in the Chicago area, wrote this article for the Chicago Sun-Times family of papers: "Mundelein fiddler Liz Carroll headlines all-Irish show" A March 1 article by Walter Tunis of the Lexington Herald-Leader: "Fiddler Liz Carroll doesn't hide her exuberance for Irish music"
get your copy now! COLLECTED, Original Irish Tunes - the 2nd Printing! Liz's first book of compositions is for sale now, and only through this web site. As one of Irish music's most prolific composers, Collected is the first compilation of Liz's life work, 185 tunes that draw as their inspiration Liz's heritage and the influence of being a first generation Irish-American. Click on "Buy Collected" above or here! "First of all, I'm very very honored to be asked to do this cause I'm a huge fan and have always adored Liz's music. She never fails to constantly come up with the most gorgeous and brilliant melodies that seem to flow out of her completely effortlessly. I also really love the way that she will change an old traditional tune with great sensitivity to bring it that unique and inimitable Liz Carroll style. I have no doubt that Liz's beautiful new tunes AND her fresh versions of old ones will far outlive us all into the future generations of Irish Music." Sharon Shannon "Let the truth be known: My friend Liz Carroll is a musical genius. A genius and a friend Indeed." Billy McComiskey "I am so excited and thrilled about this book of tunes. It is a treasure chest full of jewels. Liz's tunes are bursting with personality. The melodies are unique and full of character. Every tune is a joy to play and listen to because each is so supremely crafted. For Liz's legions of fans and musicians around the world, this book will become a bible. It will for me." Winifred Horan
You need Flash player 8+ and JavaScript enabled to view this video.	Sometimes we receive poems, drawings and other art work that fans send Liz. I think you know that Liz is very humbled by these, and we thought it'd be good to share some of what we receive. And so, click here to read three poems written by fans of Liz. Mimi Devens lives in California and hearing Liz reminds her of her Irish roots. RoseAnn Pollum is a cousin on Liz's father's side, and writes poetry constantly. Here are two examples of her poems that celebrate Liz playing the fiddle. The first is at a family gathering many years ago, and the second is at a concert at Chicago's Cultural Center. Thank you, RoseAnn and Mimi!
Liz Carroll: Traditional Composer of the Year TG4, Ireland's Irish language television station, has honored Liz with the Cumadóir TG4. This makes Liz the first American-born composer so honored in the award's history. Liz was presented with the award as part of the TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2011 (Traditional Music Awards), in ceremonies on Saturday, April 2, 2011, at the Wexford Opera House. The concert was televised on TG4 on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011, but you can still see the awards cermony here. This award, on top of the recent publication of Liz's book of her compositions, Collected, is, in Liz's own words, "... more than humbling." TG4's Traditional Music Awards mission is to celebrate and give due recognition to the recordings, broadcasts and live performances of the recipients of the awards and to all that embellishes Irish traditional music and song. --- The Irish Echo names Liz’s book Collected "Best Collection of Tunes in 2010.” The Irish Echo, Arts & Leisure , Earle Hitchner, January 19, 2011 Best collection of tunes in 2010 “Collected” by Liz Carroll (self-published): 185 compositions by the brilliant Chicago fiddler. To launch the book in Europe, Liz appeared at Glasgow's Celtic Connections with guests Kathleen Boyle, John Doyle, Seamus Egan, and Billy McComiskey. The Scotsman newspaper, in their review on January 20, 2011, said "Her exceptional playing was distinguished by its muscular, supple lift and swing, immaculately applied ornamentation and fiery attack, and almost the entire set-list consisted of Carroll's own compositions, whose calibre and variety highlighted exactly why so many of her tunes have become modern standards."