Magnetic Music Café Doolin
Magnetic Music – About Us
The Irish Branch
Magnetic Music was established in Ireland 1998 as a limited company and has been operating in Doolin ( West of Ireland Co. Clare ) since 1999. The beautiful setting of our thatched cottage, which is more than a century old, seemed like the most appropriate location to develop Co. Clare’s first traditional record company. Doolin has long been regarded as the Mecca of Irish traditional music and live sessions happen nightly in the local pubs, with famous faces from the trad scene turning up regularly to join the sessions, providing rich music to entertain tourists and locals alike.
Magnetic Music comprises of a record label with about at present 30 recordings, music shop and café locally known as “The last Music Café before America"! We are one of the few companies that choose to locate itself in the heart of the traditional music than in the city centre of Dublin, where the media are. Our remote location has not hindered our international recognition. Irish Times, FolkRoots, Irish Music Magazine, Los Angeles Times, The Living Tradition, Folker and many other international media have positively reviewed our recordings. Many of our recordings featured in the Irish Folk Charts and some of our artists were nominated or received awards.
It’s rare these days to come across a music shop like ours in Doolin, which stocks an eclectic range of Irish, Celtic and world music where a competent consultation and listening poles are available. We also offer a wide range of books and tutorial videos and DVDs. But above all the shop is an excellent showcase particularly for the Magnetic Music label. On-line shopping is also possible for those who prefer that medium.
The music shop and café offer a visual delight to visitors when they enter the quaint cottage and beautiful terraced garden by the river. The fresh home-baked cakes and tarts, cappuccinos, extensive wine list and excellent beers of the Co. Clare’s only microbrewery satisfy even the most critical palate. Every July and August we host the “Best for the West†concerts, where some of the most renowned Irish artists perform in an intimate unplugged candlelit atmosphere.
