Toora Loora

02/12/2022

It's happening!

Keep eyes and ears peeled on all streaming sites!

It's good to be back 😎

18/03/2022

A HUGE HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY from Kristian Dugstad Music and Josh O' Loughlin Music and from all things and places Toora Loora!

Hard to believe that it was this very night one year ago that we sat down to go live with some wonderful guests and Launch this baby for the first time!! And what a privileged yesr its been talking sh*te , exploring songs, and having fun with you all!

News Flash - we've been on a hiatus while we try to figure out our schedules in this crazy post-lockdown world, but we're very excited to get back into things and we promise youll be hearing a lot more from us soon, as weve lots of ideas in the pipeline that we're excited to get out there!!! So we haven't gone anywhere and we'll catch you soon.

In the meantime, keep following that rainbow and who knows, Christy might be waiting at looking like this to make all your dreams come true 😉😁☘️☘️☘️

Huge Happy Paddy's Day again from Toora Loora. See you all very soon!

Lots of love
JD + KD ☘️

22/01/2022

Drinks and Tunes!

21/01/2022

21/01/2022

The lads are together! Come say hello! Hup!

09/12/2021

Our new Episode is live on all streaming platforms now! We feature this gem of a song - and what a version this is from Planxty back in 1973! Have a listen and then check out Episode 33 of 'Toora Loora' wherever you get your podcasts!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wS1iorel04

A curio this one.Never heard of Planxty doing this song, which was originaly recorded by Foy and Maggie Gant (no, me neither)in Texas in the 1930's,but it pr...

16/10/2021

Our new episode featuring Mick Martin of The Kilkennys is live now! Tune in wherever you get your podcasts to hear some Wexford history direct from the mouth of a proud Wexford man!

And here's the man himself making a lovely job of it on the pipes 😉

https://youtu.be/Ys7Y7YD4Lmc

Parkstad Theater Heerlen, 4-11-2016Lyrics:At Boolavogue, as the sun was settingO'er the bright May meadows of Shelmalier,A rebel hand set the heather blazing...

16/10/2021

Episode 30 is out! 'Boolavogue' tells the story of the fighting irish priest of the 1798 rebellion. Thanks to Wexford native, Mick Martin for helping us dissect this Wexford Anthem.

Check out Davy Spillane performing the tune on Uilleann Pipes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlegEH9PmVM

And listen to the ep whereever you get your podcasts!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sQHNtfWWjs3FvXJqCpUli?si=4421a946a03140c6

davy spillane gives another blistering performance on the uilleann pipes...boolavogue that old rebel classicvisit my blog http://kieransirishmusicandsurvival...

15/10/2021

Our 30th episode drops this week on Saturday morning, and we're delighted to talk all things Wexford, Irish Rebels and Uilleann Pipes with the fantastic Mick Martin of The Kilkennys - this was a fun one folks! Be sure to tune in wherever you get your podcasts! :D

08/10/2021

KD of the house Dugstad, first of his name, drinker of pints and tamer of bagpipes, Chief Sauce Monster of Castle Oslo, foremost knowledge on Folk Music and all round Great friend - please join us in wishing him a very Happy Birthday today! Have one for us over there in Norway Kristian, and don't do anything we wouldn't do! 🥳😅😁

Kristian Dugstad Music

14/08/2021

"Grade 1, first place, winner of the RSPB Jubilee Trophy and Banner, and World Champions for 2021 ... Toora Loora Pipe Band"

This week we dive into the world of Great Highland Bagpipes, as we talk about one of Scotlands unofficial National Anthems. It's safe to say Kristian is excited.

Pipe Major Nikolai Hagen Huse of the Oslo Caledonian Pipe Band, where Kristian is a member, joins us for this bagpipe extravaganza.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3XI6UT6P9Wpu8kocySKR8j?si=pq3gXNO9RmyTpvj2Efj1MA&dl_branch=1

06/08/2021

Live from God knows where! It's Toora Loora! Come Say Hello, and join us for episode 21! Hup!

06/08/2021

We're going live! Tune in to our FB here at 8pm for today's episode - coming at ya live from Ennis/Osly ;) :D

22/07/2021

This week's Podcast will feature a very special guest! Be sure to tune in tomorrow night to hear the fantastic Dublin Balladeer Billy Treacy of Billy Treacy & The Scope talk to us about life, music, and his favourite Dublin Song :) This was a fun one to do - we're looking forward to bringing it to you all very soon! Stay tuned!

16/07/2021

He stepped out, I stepped in again. I stepped out and she stepped in again.

By popular demand, here it is: Lanigan's Ball!

What did they actually do at that party? Was six months learning a set dance time well spent? And who was the mysterious Galway Poet that supposedly wrote the song?

Josh and Kristian also explain the etymology of the much talked about Feakle Festival and dive into regional differences in styles of playing style, instrument choices and tune selection around Ireland.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WnyoMR9LB1uUhsdyjvPU1?si=b29a82cbbde948a4

15/07/2021

Flutes and Fiddles Everywhere, If it's Music You Want - Go To Clare!

Tomorrow we're releasing an episode about a much requested song about stepping out and in again. In addition to that you'll get an indepth discussion about the pronunciation of Feakle.

While you wait, listen to last week's episode, where Josh and Kristian discuss Christy Moore's famous classic, written all about the infamous Lisdoonvarna Festival of the 1980's.

Tune in to hear chats about Clare, Music, Tunes, disappearances, festivals, Moose kebabs (wtf!?) and much much more!

Here: A tent in a field in Feakle, the best place on earth.

Up The Banner!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7de4WaRvntLkYMmvwfLo8d?si=s_MCLhmtTNqEcqdID5mi8A&dl_branch=1

02/07/2021

We are live! Come say hello and join us for a short visit to Episode 16 - Help Kristian work on a building! Hup

28/05/2021

Kristian and Josh are exploring the world of Drinking Songs! Anything could happen! Join in!

28/05/2021

Kristian and Josh are exploring the world of Drinking Songs! Anything could happen! Join in!

27/05/2021

TOORA LOORA LIVE STREAM SPECIAL!

DRINKING SONGS #1 - 28.5.21

Join us tomorrow night at 8pm for a special Live Stream Show here on Facebook, where Josh and Kristian will be diving into the world of drinking songs...

I'm no expert, but I have a feeling there'll be drinking, fighting, gambling, smoking, and much more! ;P Which songs will we be exploring? It's a surprise ;) Will we have guests? Who knows? :D :P Tune in to join the madness and find out!

And if you simply can't wait that long to indulge in some good old fashioned folk song chat from the lads, check out our most recent episode now on all streaming sites. We're exploring the world of 'Hard Times Come Again No More' by Stephen Foster - check in with us to join in the nostalgia and help us look forward to the better times ahead!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3WLptycDLwzXxGugs9Eyvf?si=FJL-LGj-QquRL_sxLK1AOA

03/05/2021

May is upon us, and we're approaching a much needed summer! Our latest episode is buzzing with summer vibes, when we're taking a closer look at Wild Mountain Thyme (Go Lassie, Go).

Why do rural Irish folk still leave saucers of milk on their doorstep at night? How are Hollywood movies ruining the Internet presence of some of our best loved Folk Songs? And did John Lennon really play the Uilleann Pipes?

Listen wherever you find your podcasts!

25/04/2021

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "Digging this podcast that dives into Irish music and culture. It’s well thought out, produced, informative and FUN!" - Kelly, USA

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "What a great idea! I love the various topics, the live guests, the education and the exploration of Irish music and of course the laughs as well!" - TheSockWarsKid, USA

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "Exploring folk songs is such a great idea. There’s honesty in folk songs and there’s an honesty in this podcast. Good stuff" - Mary, Ireland

Folks, we are loving your reviews and delighted to be getting feedback from you all in all shapes and sizes! We've had wonderful feedback from Ireland, The USA, Norway, The UK, and many more great places far and wide! Those sweet sweet stars are looking better by the day! :)

Remember to listen to our new episode on 'The Irish Rover' now on all Podcast Streaming sites, and be sure to log in and give us your comments/thoughts/opinions and reviews on the mobile version of Apple Podcasts!

https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/toora-loora/id1558302623

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25/04/2021

What is the point of eight million bales of old nanny goats' tails? And just how big must The Irish Rover have been? Listen to our brand new episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcast now!

17/04/2021

What's the story with Irish Funerals? What in the name of God is whiskey punch, and where can we find some? What was considered a 'Pop' Song in the early 1900's?

Find out the answers to these questions and many more this week as we take the old favourite 'Finnegan's Wake' apart and discover what surprises lie within.

10/04/2021

** Can you write us a review? 📜🎶 **

Folks, if you have a moment it would mean the world to us if you could pop over to Apple Podcasts and give us a quick review - it only takes a second, and it makes a big difference in helping us move up the rankings, and getting our Podcast out to the ears of more people interested in the world of Folk Songs!

Just click the link below, and let rip! 😁 (our episodes are all there to listen to aswell, of course! Our new episode with The Finns is going down a treat! 😁 )

https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/toora-loora/id1558302623

Thanks so much to everyone for all your support so far...it's early days, but it's an absolute pleasure to have you guys listening to our nonsense on a weekly basis 😊😅

In the meantime...here's a photo of baby Josh and baby Kristian from Josh's show 'Folk Revolution' on Trinity FM back in 2012...clearly we've been at this talking sh*te stuff for quite some time 😁😅

27/03/2021

Episode 3 of 'Toora Loora' - "Seventeen Come Sunday" is live now on all streaming sites! - Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc etc...So head over and have a listen to the full episode now! Get along! Move along!

https://open.spotify.com/show/2T6H4EFtGgrOfPYTUJXSqq?si=bAnO3hi_SfGvoxVp6yBB7g

Join us as we explore the mad dating customs of early Ireland. We discuss everything from flirting in 18th Century Ireland all the way to religious customs, the tomfoolery of Robert Burns, and the age old question - Lyons or Barrys ?! Join in for the laugh!

"Seventeen Come Sunday", also known as "As I Roved Out", "One May Morning" and "The Soldier and the Maid" belongs to a genre known as 'Night Visiting Songs' - it's one of many traditional folk songs about young men visiting young women in their bed chambers in the middle of the night, much to their mother's dismay.

Kristian Dugstad Music Josh O' Loughlin Music

25/03/2021

Hard at work!

Who's ready for a brand new episode tomorrow? ;D

Tune in tomorrow on your usual streaming sites for an interesting exploration of ye olden days of Irish Romance!

Bring a Guinness and tag along for the ride :D

Kristian Dugstad Music Josh O' Loughlin Music

20/03/2021

An extra little treat from our Paddy's Day Podcast Launch!

We were delighted to have Davey Cashin of The Kilkennys chat to us on Paddy's Day about his relationship to the folk song tradition and his musical aspirations!

Tune in for the extended interview! :)

And as always, don't forget to follow the page on FB, Instagram etc and have a listen to our weekly episodes of Toora Loora on all streaming sites! (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc...)

Get in touch with us at [email protected] with all questions and comments! :)

19/03/2021

Have you heard our episode on the infamous '"Johnny Jump Up"?

Ahead of the recording Kristian put the questionable science of the song to the test: Will three pints of whiskey barrel aged Irish cider drive you mad? Find out in the episode! 🍻🍻🍻

Available on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Podcast and pretty much everywhere! 🙌🏻

Josh O' Loughlin Music Kristian Dugstad Music

18/03/2021

Guys, we had so much fun with you all at our live launch show lastnight! Thanks so much for tuning in, it made our lockdown Paddy's Day one to remember! 🍺☘️

ANNOUNCEMENT - Our Live 'West Towards Home' Album Giveaway winners have been pulled from the hat, and they are Joe O' Neill and Maria Söderström! woohoo! 🥳🥳 Be sure to message us with your postal address to claim your prize! :D Congrats Guys!

On another note, Be sure to follow the page on Facebook, Instagram, and all the usual shpots to keep up to date with what we're up to, and don't forget to check out our weekly episodes on your local streaming site - Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc! Because we want to bring our folky ramblings to you! And of course you can email us anytime with all your questions and comments at [email protected]!

Talk to ye soon!

Toora Loo