News

November 26th 2012
Cathie Ryan Band Sirius XM Concerts in December!
We are excited to announce the air dates for our Sirius XM concert. Patsy, Matt and I had a great time in the studio with host Mary Sue Twohy. Our concert of Irish traditional and original songs – and some rafter raising jigs and reels – will air 7 times during the week of December 16, 2012!!! Tune in to hear on: […]

September 26th 2012
Mike Harding’s Folk and Acoustic BBC2 December 12,12
Happy News! I visited with Mike Harding at BBC Media City UK last week in Manchester to tape an interview. It will feature on his December 12, 2012 show – one of his last. It was an honor to be in the studio with him – great man. If you’d like to listen to Mike […]

September 09th 2012
The Irish Echo reviews ‘Through Wind and Rain’
The Irish Echo have printed a glowing review of Cathie’s new album, ‘Through Wind and Rain‘ (available to pre-order now!). Please find the review from the Irish Echo’s Liz Noonan below… [scribd id=105342785 key=key-25p78ge7kjtz0z8oigxu mode=scroll]

September 08th 2012
Join Cathie in supporting WFUV, and Cathie’s upcoming independent album!
Through Wind and Rain has been chosen by New York’s roots and rock public radio station WFUV, as their thank you gift to all contributors who pledge $75. to Irish radio shows ‘A Thousand Welcomes’, ‘Míle Fáilte’, and ‘Ceol na nGael’ on Sept 29 and 30! Cathie will be in the studio on Sept 30 […]

August 28th 2012
Cathie to be inducted into the Michigan Irish American Hall of Fame
The Muskegon Irish American Society has announced its founding of the Michigan Irish American Hall of Fame. The purpose of the Michigan Irish American Hall of Fame is to recognize past and present Irish Americans with substantial ties to Michigan who have made significant contributions in areas such as Public Service, Philanthropy, Business and Industry, […]

August 23rd 2012
Cathie announced CD release dates for NYC and Washington, DC area
Please join Cathie and the band for three very special concerts to celebrate the release of Through Wind and Rain: Friday, October 12, 2012: The Lyceum Theatre, Alexandria, VA (information) Saturday, October 13, 2012: The Clark Theatre, Lincoln Center, New York, NY (information) Sunday, October 14, 2012: The Back Room at the Burren, 247 Elm Street, […]

August 23rd 2012
Cathie on cover of Irish Music Magazine
Through Wind and Rain is the cover story for Irish Music Magazine’s October 2012 issue. On news stands in mid-September! See www.irishmusicmagazine.com for more info on how to order your copy or where you can get it near you.

July 28th 2012
Don’t quit five minutes before the miracle.
I am going to write blogs. Who would have thought that was possible? No one who knows me well! But miracles happen. And I do love the expression, “Don’t quit five minutes before the miracle.” It has kept me going through the wind and rain of the last few years. And now here I am […]

July 28th 2012
Cathie’s long awaited new CD is here!
It has been seven years since Cathie Ryan released a studio recording of new material and Through Wind and Rain proves the old Irish proverb true: Is maith an scéalaí an aimsir – time is a good storyteller. While Ryan’s voice still rings with the luminous clarity of her earliest work, this collection is truly […]