Kevin Conneff

Prolific and popular since the 1970s, the band members of the Chieftains -- Derek Bell, Kevin Conneff, Martin Fay, Sean Keane, Matt Molloy, and Paddy Moloney -- talk about what Irish music means to them, what inspired them in the past, and what continues to motivate them.

This historic live concert from the Ryman features over two hours of music, behind-the-scenes interviews and more. Special guest stars include Alison Krauss, Martina McBride, Earl Scruggs, Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Tim O'Brien, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, The Del McCoury Band and more.

Van Morrison and The Chieftains recoded live at Ulster Hall, Belfast, in 1988 for Ulster Television Productions.

Profile of the band who has helped to save Irish traditional music from disappearing, spreading its sound and popularity across the world for more than four decades. Featuring interviews with the current four members - fiddler Sean Keane, vocalist and bodhran player Kevin Conneff, flautist Matt Molloy and band leader Paddy Moloney, who plays pipes and whistle - and tributes from fans including Keith Richards, Sting, Elvis Costello, Sir James Galway and Andrea Corr.

The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.