Oona McOuat topped the Canadian Folk Charts. Congratulations to my pal Oona McOuat for topping the Canadian folk charts with her new album Honey and Holy Water. You might remember way back when I posted an Interview with her and she’s really down to earth, fun to talk and so much witty. Honey and Holy … Continue reading »
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Celtic Roots Galore @ Verical Records!
If you haven’t yet owned a copy of the new album by Capercaillie then you better head to the nearest store. But I have a better suggestion to people who have no access to stores setting this type of music. Vertical Records is here to provide you with your online and offline needs. Available in … Continue reading »
A Lament for Patricia
I learned today that Patricia Neal passed away at 84 due to lung cancer. I remember her fondly as 2-E (Mrs. Failenson) in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. This woman had a strong screen presence further fuelled by her husky voice. More of the story here: http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-patricia-neal-20100810,0,5106158.story?page=1 I could not think of a better song to dedicate … Continue reading »
The Rowdy Nomads Music
I got a press release in my mailbox and warmed up to this duo. New York based The Gypsy Nomads is what happens when gothic and punk sensibilities meet bohemian folk. It’ like Siouxsie Sioux all of a sudden falls into a rabbit hole and gets to meet the likes of Seamus Ennis and Ofra … Continue reading »
The Cranberries to Head the 40th Interceltique Festival in Lorient France
After a long public absence, Irish rock band The Cranberries will make a public appearance at the 40thInterceltque Festival in Lorient France. This is the band’s first in so many years since lead singer DoloriesO’ Riordan made a solo project. Scottish band Capercallie will also be appearing which will clear rumors that the band has … Continue reading »
Capercaillie’s Famed Fiddler Charlie McKerron
Since Blood and Roses seems to be the bands final album before plunging into solo careers, I want to highlight their fiddler Charlie McKerron. Wonder how he got all that talent? Read them here More videos and pics here He has a band Session A9 which I have been listening for sometime. The music is … Continue reading »
Band Picture:Capercaillie
The released Roses and Tears in 2008.It’s been said that this is the band’s last album together.More news here and here Continue reading »
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Ailein Duinn(Dark Allan) by Capercaillie
Category: Music Genre: Other Artist: Capercaillie Capercaillie is a Scottish Celtic band composed of Karen Matheson -Vocals David Chimp Robertson — Percussion Donald Shaw — Keyboards, accordion Charlie McKerron — Fiddle Michael McGoldrick — Flute, whistle, Uilleann pipes Manus Lunny — Bouzouki, guitar Ewen Vernal — Bass Che Beresford — Drums David Chimp Robertson — … Continue reading »
