Instrumental music is the rage again as Celtic musicians release fantastic albums this year. One of them is this young man from Cape Breton. His name is Maxim Cormier. He just released a self-titled album which I really enjoyed and wrote about in my review. His music is filled with youthful energy and the serenity … Continue reading »
Gillian Boucher talks about her music and the unpredictable but wonderful things in life in the midst of motherhood. And oh a bit about people expecting musicians to give lessons for free.Ha! Hi Baxter! Well… here it is!!! I’m severely jet-lagged after the journey from NZ to Turkey, but I was determined to get this … 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Trevor Howlett is a Canadian singer/songwriter and also a folk musician from cape Breton island Nova Scotia. He has the gift of gab as shown in his lyrical power . His eloquence is not only evident through his songwriting but also through his job as a news reporter. From Cape Breton to Ireland. This is the … Continue reading »
Transatlantic Sessions – S03E04 Oganaich Uir A Rinn M’fhagail ‘Spinning Song’ (O Noble Youth Who Has Left Me) Julie Fowlis with Donal Lunny & Bruce Molsky Today’s feature takes us to the enchanting music of Julie Fowlis. Julie is a native of Uist in the Hebrides and she grew up listening to traditional tunes. She … Continue reading »
I like the way this blog has turned into an interactive page. We have musicians postings along with listeners. There is an influx of so much ideas and inspirations that I am grateful to be part of it all. Remember, you are the stars of this page. I am merely the moderator. I feel so … Continue reading »
I am in a middle of a very busy week. I seldom have a chance to eat at work because I would be thinking what to do next. When you train more than 23 people by batch there are also things you consider while being in front( at least for me). Is my voice pleasant … Continue reading »
Sorry for the late broadcast but it starts now. Grab your tickets!!! 14th Celtic Colours International Festival starts Friday, October 8th! Several venues sold out but seats remain at many exciting shows. Tickets to Celtic Colours shows remain in high demand with 13 shows already sold out. If you are interested in attending one of … Continue reading »
October 8 is the date to watch out for!!! I received another Newsletter from Celtic Colors International Festival. It looks like we have a lot to look forward to in our way to Cape Breton. Ah the lads and lassies are gonna be making sweet music ’till the wee hours of the morning again.,.. Ok … Continue reading »
Thanks to Christi, my head is once again turned into the Rankin Family direction. Jimmy Rankin has an official video out in YouTube so you might want to check his site out. This is country tinged with that unmistakable Cape Breton echo. Slipping Away is a warm track that simply makes your head sway and … Continue reading »
Just when we thought the singer with the golden voice has deserted us and left us riddles in Gaelic , she is back and is going around doing some shows. It seems that the foremost representative of Cape Breton’s Gaelic culture is back with more surprises. My foray into this lady’s music was actually due … Continue reading »
Whether you are listening to headphones or theater speakers,the production quality of Putumayos’s Celtic Crossroads will satisfy both formats. The good thing about these compilation as well as the rest that’s been floating around is that they introduce us to popular as well as unheard of artists. These albums are teasers on what to expect … Continue reading »
Cape Breton has it’s own music site on-line. CBMUSIC.COM is user friendly and avoids that clutter present in current music sites. You can check out the music directory , also the links to radio stations. Some links are still being updated so we hope for your patience. Please direct your browsers here For those who … Continue reading »
“ Sleepy Maggie” captivated North American listeners and the world. This Ashley McIsaac song features Mary Jane Lamond. Cape Breton , Nova Scotia has always been the fore runner of Interesting music in Canada. I first saw Ashley performed in Gael Force, that was in 1997 . His fiddle playing has an irrestible, devilish charm. … Continue reading »
Nova Scotia has always been a musical home to great artists like Ashley McIsaac, Natalie McMaster, The Rankin Family and Mary Jane Lamond among the many. Cape Breton is a part of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. This year the place is once again hosting Celtic Colors International Festival. That’s from October 9-17. So … Continue reading »
