Tom McElvogue

Irish Flute
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a very very long wait
I’m going to buy some cds…
and as I’mmaking a nice list I remebered about Tom McElvogue
any chance to have a cd??
rumors about his relase are now disappeard?

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That’s a good question. I remember hearing him play some duets on Clare FM or something a couple of years ago, but I don’t know what he’s up to now. He sounded grand.

P.S. I just got a note from Compass Records this morning; they’re having a $10 sale on a whole bunch of really good stuff … https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:CampaignPublic/id:1573.1754678747/rid:e42c338f653bbbe4e91c6fcfe668efca
… but no Tom McElvogue. :frowning:

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Here’s where his music Web site used to be: http://www.tommcelvogue.com/music/
It’s still there, kind of…and does have a listing of tracks for a CD that was to be out in 2004 (including a couple of MP3s).

There are a bunch of his original compositions here: http://www.tommcelvogue.com/music/compositions.html

I really like his playing!

-Brett

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I’ve learned some of his tunes off that very site.

Some good stuff that.

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Hey Bretton-
Thanks for that link for McElvogue’s original compositions. I’d never seen it before and quite like many of them. Appreciate your sharing!

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Tom used to post here on the flute board now and again and had some great insights. A “McElvogue” search might turn up some of his posts.

Nice nice nice flute player. I hope he’s doing OK and having fun!

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I recently found some Outtakes from his alleged CD at:

http://www.tommcelvogue.com/music/OutTakes.html

Well worth listening to (as long as you also read his notes on them).

Kevin Krell

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I saw Tom last week, he tells me that the flute album is being mastered (as we speak) I don’t know if this indicates a release but it is another step in the right direction! He is also doing a rare concert in Dublin tomorrow night which I was going to attend but I’ve turned into a recluse.

Details at;

http://www.pipers.ie/events/_090901Session.htm

A preamble from someone says…

A wonderful evening of traditional music is guaranteed in the Cobblestone Bar in the heart of Dublin on Tuesday, 1st September 2009 when piper Séamus Ó Rócháin, fiddlers Tommy Peoples, Tom Morrow, accordion player Dermot Byrne and flute player Tom McElvogue take to the stage.
Séamus Ó Rócháin is an extremely talented fiddler and takes part in the Willie Clancy festival each year. Séamus will be joined on stage by a very talented flute player Tom McElvogue

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I hope it’s true that his album is imminent.

He’s my favourite flute player of all time!

I’ve had the pleasure of playing a few sessions with him, but haven’t seen him in about 9 years.

Paul

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Wow what a line up.

I know those flutes won’t make themselves but ya need to get out of that cave some time. :smiley:

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Paul - I’m being very careful in what I say. I know for a fact that the recording has gone for mastering, I hope too this indicates an imminent release date.

Regards

H

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Well, there’s always artwork, clearing of mechanical licenses (unless they’re all his compositions plus some tradition tunes), and actual manufacturing to do.

We can always make them here (U.S.).

Kevin Krell

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indeed, last I heard from Tom it was headed to mastering.
I can’t presume it will be anything less than a terrific recording.
Tom is incredibly talented.

When’s your #2 coming out, Paul?

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Hi all,
tracks are indeed in the mastering process however I don’t anticipate a huge delay in getting to the finished product. I’m busy working on the website etc which is why it is off the air for the last couple of weeks. I will post a message when all complete and a big thank you for all your patience.

I have to say I played the new Holmes & McNaughton for the gig I did last night at the NPU in Dublin and it was great. Thanks to Norman Holmes for getting this in my hands, hopefully more recordings will follow once I get the first one “out of the way” so to speak. It’s been a long hard road!

Thanks and Regards,
Tom McElvogue

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Hi Tom,

Good to hear about the CD. Let me know if you need any help on the U.S. side.

Kevin Krell

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Thanks Kevin, it’s actually getting mastered in the US at the moment and there is an option to press in the states. I’d be interested and open to any help/advice you can provide.

Regards,
Tom McElvogue

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Looking forward to it, T. What I’ve heard sounds great. :thumbsup:

All da besht,

Harry B.

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Good Man McElvogue,
the best news I’ve heard in ages.

Really can’t wait to get my hands on it.

Best of Luck with the whole thing too Tom.

Kev.

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Thanks again everyone. Just got the masters back so hopefully album will be out there within the next month.

Regards,
Tom McElvogue

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1€ +5€ +2€ + …
you said next month, umh?
Ok! I’ve prepared the money!!

:- DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD