Brian Buchanan: Vocals, Fiddle, Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar Craig Downie: Vocals, Highland Bagpipes, Trumpet, Harmonica, Whistle, Acoustic Guitar, Bells Trevor Lewington: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Octave Mandolin, Keyboards Mark Abraham: Bass Guitar, Vocals Bruce McCarthy: Drums, Percussion This interview happened in the middle of the Enter the Haggis tour. Anita Daly became our … Continue reading »
Also in this edition, music by:Mary Jane Lamond and Wendy MacIsaac,Grace, Hewat & Polwart – ‘disappearance set, Best Bluegrass Clog Dancing Video,MacKelmore & Ryan Lewis- “Irish Celebration”,Celtic Woman – Orinoco Flow,Clannad – I Will Find You, Connie Dover – Peggy and Her Gallant Soldier, Ma Zadig A Ma Mamm( Brittany) traditional Breton folk song, Mary … Continue reading »
In this edition: Enda Seery, Fraser Fifield, Celtic Twist/Holland and Palmley, The Picts, Irish Music Ottawa Blog, and 9 Celtic music videos from youtube! Videos: Seth Lakeman-Race to be King, Loreena McKennitt-Dante’s Prayer, Fraser Fifield- ‘Drawing Maps’, Rachel Hair Trio-Tsunami Jack, Eluveitie-Inis Mona, Enya-Book of Days, The Chieftains/Sean Keane-Drowsy Maggie, Seamus Ennis-An Poc Ar Buile … Continue reading »
Also in this edition: Mànran – Latha Math, Simple Celtic Phrases and Eluveitie – Live @ Graspop Metal Meeting. Young Canadian Celtic guitar superstar Quinn Bachand exclusive interview with The Celtic Music Fan. At 13 Quinn Bachand already shared the stage with notable names in Celtic music. He has videos all over youtube performing with … Continue reading »
Introducing an amazing Canadian artist, A German record label, Album Review, Loreena McKennitt and Picture of the day. “It was kind of cool to work the sound board for him, because my dad said that when he was in university Terry used to play upstairs in the student union building. Another really cool thing is … Continue reading »
Featuring:Layne Greene, Coda, Mickey Harte, Andrew Slim Black, Dan Aston and James M Law! Good day folks. I spent the whole day listening and uploading songs. This happened because I received recordings from the following artists and it is nice to credit their work as well as getting you to know them one by one. … Continue reading »
Plus: Celtic inspired Goth band BKR, Soundtrack for the ships, Sliotar pictures, Flutatious 2nd album, free mp3 download, artist sampler Philip Knight and the joy of music! It it fascinating how much we can learn from our history. It is also surprising to learn how much we have departed from our old selves given a … Continue reading »
I like both The Bombadils and Raftmen. The former is a Celtic fusion band and the latter a classically influenced folk/rock band. What do they have in common? Both are from Canada and they are bands where my featured artist Luke Fraser plays for. He is a native of Nova Scotia . Now he is … Continue reading »
Ha! I am sure traditional fans in North America will love this. Yes they are coming. My big thanks to Christi in the United States for keeping me informed about the Celtic news over there. This is the message from the band: Hi Folks, If you’re anywhere near Lowell, Somerville or Oak Bluffs in MA … Continue reading »
My Island Too Friday October 5th Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, Port Hawkesbury – 7:30 PM, Tickets: $60/50/40, Reserved Seating October 5 is the opening night for the music festival that has become an establishment . Her new albums is called ” Cape Breton Girl”. Are you going? Here’s the festival headline: No one found it … Continue reading »
— — It is an exciting year for award-winning Canadian bodhran player/teacher Jacob McCauley. Apart from the upcoming album launch, his hands are busy playing and teaching: Looking forward to teaching a Bodhrán workshop at the Hillside Festival this year! I’m also very happy to have some musical support from James M Law … Continue reading »
From: Halifax, NS Members: Jennifer Publicover (flutes/bodhran) Anthony Rissesco (fiddle/vocals) Phil Schappert (guitars/bouzar/vocals) Layne is working at a music venue (DeCoste Centre)in Pictou Nova Scotia as his summer job. This Celtic group is performing there for the next two nights. He calls them “Absolutely AMAZING!!!!”. I have to take his word for that because they … Continue reading »
The Bombadils are busy touring and promoting their new album. It’s happening! I remember that line from the movie Almost Famous. I can say the same thing for The Bombadils. Their new album Fill Your Boots! is out. You can see the band pics as well as a video from their East Coast tour. More … Continue reading »
I am working on an article about the recording process. It will be focusing on the mixing and mastering side. While I am at it, I want to distract you all with this video by Tim Chaisson. He used to be the youngest member of the Celtic/contemporary band Kindle with his two brothers and three … Continue reading »
My friend Jimmy, introduced me to the music of Dave Gunning through this video I posted today. Here She Comes A Running is a wonderful song. Since then I have checked out sources of information about him. I have a friend who lives in Pictou Nova Scotia. I sent him a message just now to … Continue reading »
Jazzy and electric Jazzy and electric The first few chords of Coburg St Nights from their second album reveal the adventurous spirit of Buille. Formed in 2004 by Armagh born brothers Niall and Caoimhín Vallely along with Paul Meehan and Brian Morrissey, Buille became a fresh force in the Irish trad scene. Their music has a … Continue reading »
Christian’s drums have added a new glamour to bodhran making . The beautiful veneers on his shells, the elegant fittings, and the high quality finishes make his drums a must-have item. He is one of the big innovators and is always seeking how to improve the bodhran into an ultra modern drum. He uses the latest … Continue reading »
Dazzling music from the UK A magical listening experience happens when you combine a group of young women with both vocal and instrumental prowess. Their amazing stage presence and dazzling technique of playing the instruments have won them followers from all over the world. The Shee released two albums: A Different Season and Decadence. I wish … 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 »
I admit I was baffled by all the bodhran designs I see these days. It has evolved from a traditional instrument to a stylish one capable of different flavors. The styles have now became varied as the younger generations introduced their own way of playing . Jacob McCauley is from Toronto Canada( winning the Toronto Fleadh Music … Continue reading »
