Album: Defecatio Imperatrix Mundi Band: Barbarian Pipe Band Hometown: Biella, Italy There comes a time when you just want a single type of instrument to stand up. And also everything that’s composed around and about it. This is the case of The Barbarian Pipe band. Pure bagpipe richness dipped in spices and good to the … Continue reading »
With a new EP just released and a full length album on its way, how interesting life is with these three Canadian lads who are filled with a cornucopia of musical ideas? And what happens when these ideas are rooted in traditional music? I got a chance to conduct an interview with James M Law, … Continue reading »
It is a great Sunday morning to start the weekend with Australia’s own Trouble in the Kitchen. Their recordings simply bring the beauty of the Emerald Isle right to the Down Under. Fast or slow, the band exudes great atmosphere and beauty. There is this warmth vibe within each track, as exemplified by The Pleasure … Continue reading »
The amazing musicians of the Canadian Celtic band The Bombadils are now on tour. Sarah Frank reminds me of a smart friend I met in college. She has this nice aura. We finally get to see the house of Luke Fraser! Wait, he still owes me that interview! We’re going on our first tour to … Continue reading »
Hot Days (2006) Always expect energy when you listen to a Poitin album. These guys always deliver goods with gusto. Hot Days is an album that looks the way it sounds (note the chili pepper red cover that screams hot hot hot!). The introduction of the didgeridoo and the soprano sax are pleasant surprises. The album has everything that jumps and grabs you … Continue reading »
Jamie Smith’s MABON: Concerts, changes and the new album. I posted my first article about Jamie Smith’s MABON in May 5, 2010. Back then the band were known as Mabon. They appeared in posts as it is hard not to notice them. Everyone was either tweeting about them or just posting status updates with youtube … Continue reading »
De La BasseBretagneis an album by Poitin, a Celtic band based in the CzechRepublic. Since the release of their first album in 2000, the band have gained a steady cult following around Europe and the UK. Thanks to the wonders of the internet, people don’t have to wait for music to get into their music … Continue reading »
Canadian Celtic Band Tartan Terror are releasing a new album! Now for something totally outrageous and amusing. The Tartan Terrors are releasing their eighth album. They have established themselves as North America’s well-rounded performers not only in terms of music but also in stage comedy. After countless shows around the world, amazing albums and cult following from Celtic music … Continue reading »
A tribute to the guessing game that has launched a thousand ships. The band Annalivia have an amusing history for me personally. It started out as a guessing game that my friend Jimmy gave to everyone. He took snippets of When I Was In My Prime off their debut CD. I was partners with Tim. We … Continue reading »
The Outside Track is a multinational traditional folk band from Ireland, Scotland, Cape Breton and Vancouver featuring Ailie Robertson (harp), Fiona Black (accordion), Norah Rendell (vocals & flute), Mairi Rankin (fiddle & stepdance) and Cillian Ó’Dálaigh (guitar & stepdance) Thanks to my friend Christi of Talk and Chatter for sharing this one of a kind multi-national band. They just don’t … Continue reading »
Generally we have an idea in our heads of what sort of ‘feel’ we can imagine for a song but sometimes it ends up being totally different to the first template! For instance, in ‘Gazz’, that developed from Roberto playing a riff on the upright bass then each of us just joining in with … Continue reading »
I was chatting with my friend Jimmy last night. He was the one who recommended this band led by Baz McSherry from Northern Ireland. We were discussing how important showmanship is in establishing an artist’s musical career. I totally agree with him because the music business is a very competitive world. To quote from him “ The bar is … Continue reading »
New Cara Promo just out today! Have a look, ye can see me getting my ass kicked in foosball.-Ryan Murphy Hi friends. I am currently busy with a project but I have tons and tons of updates just waiting for the right time. Anyway please watch this nice video from the band Cara. Continue reading »
The original music of the ancient Celts, which, paradoxically, with the “Celtic” music related only marginally, however, we know almost nothing … Vojtěch Jindra The whole of Czech Republic is alive with folk music. Emerging from this place are the three folk bands, Taliesyn(more into folk and not really Celtic), Irish Dew( in which he … Continue reading »
I mentioned yesterday that March is a month of great concerts. After four decades in the music scene, the Battlefield Band is in the middle of their Australian tour. The new album Line-Up received positive reviews upon its release late last year.The song That’s How Strong My Love Is proves to captivate and warm you … Continue reading »
The month of St. Patrick has always been crazy! It is a good month for music. Nothing much to write here…. but ….. I am going to post the notifications I received through my feeds as well as newsletters. You might actually find something that you like. Now please do me a favor. Since this is a labor of love, what you can do in return is to … Continue reading »
These days I feel I am a bit behind my usual posts. You know why? It is because I am getting updates from left to right. There are amazing artists and the scene is flowering like never before. The support for young acts is tremendous if you think of all the forums and facebook groups … Continue reading »
“Since we are now a band based in Germany, Scotland and Ireland, a lot of travel is involved in live gigs and it feels like a long distance relationship. So the title reflects that, but it also reflects about how we feel about the new band members. ” The history of knowing this band came from … Continue reading »
The colors of Autumn are here. And so is the music that fits the season. Don’t you just love it when after a long day you can finally sit down , relax and listen to your favorite Celtic tunes? Right now I am listening to The Battlefield Band, Jamie Smiths MABON, Cleghorn and The Gothard … Continue reading »
I heard Manran’s single “Latha Math“ a few weeks ago and I have to admit it it has become addicting that my day isn’t complete without hearing it. Catchy vocals with driving beat and fresh arrangement you’d think that this has been carefully engineered. But it’s all about 6 friends reuniting together to create the most beautiful and exciting Scottish … Continue reading »
