Also in this edition: The Bombadils, Ewan McClennan and Hot Releases. Between Cara and Manran, between countries, Ryan Murphy takes time to share his musical news and the love of piping. Our next guest isn’t new to this place. He’s been here before contributing his ideas about piping. Ryan Murphy is a musician with skill … Continue reading »
In this edition: Eve Williams, Clan Suibhne, Dom Duff, Colin Nea, Connie Dover , Mark Harmer and Planxty. It is 2013. Four years after I officially launched this site. In the past four years, I met a lot of talented musicians and listened to their amazing music. In the past four years I met interesting … 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 »
Also in this edition: Celtic Vampire novel Dark Dealings and Cherish the Ladies. Celtic Music Fan asks Damien McCarron what it’s like to front a band called The Indulgers and to host a show called Mile High Celtic Hour. They offer more than the rousing beats and electrical vibes. They are melodic and sophisticated musicians. … Continue reading »
Celtic music…what do you think will happen and how social networking can influence your ways of getting heard. Featuring: interviews with Enda Seery and Calum Stewart. Featured performances: Enda Seery, Calum STEWART & Heikki BOURGAULT, bands and a documentary. As 2012 draws to a close, 2013 promises to be more exciting with the arrival of … Continue reading »
In this issue: Thomas Johnston, Christmas by Baltic Crossing,The Bog Hoppers, Enda Seery’s Blog,Happy Birthday Kevin Crawford(December 6),Celtic Rebels Band,McDermott’s 2 Hours – Stor Mo Chroi and Affiniti. Moving on with the week full of new music and bands. Thomas Johnston For the past five years, Thomas Johnson has been doing his PhD on traditional … Continue reading »
Also in this edition: Mortal Destiny, Eve Williams and new Celtic releases ! Review of the new album by Flutatious called 333. Happy thanksgiving to our readers in the United States.Today we have the following in the menu: an album review and two featured tracks. While the second album established the “Flutatious sound”, this third … Continue reading »
Also in this edition: The Picts and Flutatious Riding the thunder: Apart from jamming with U2′s Bono and The Edge, Cillian Doheny gives us an insider’s look at the life of a musician in a traditional Irish band. Cillian Doheny is based in Limerick Ireland. He plays the Tenor Banjo, Nylon & Steel String Guitar and … Continue reading »
In this edition: Nua, Jonathan Kershaw and Eclipse NUA Making waves: Irish/Scottish Traditional Music, Experimental, Fusion trio from Toronto Canada. NUA came up with an auspicious debut in a form of an EP. It gives us the taste of what this trio can offer not just today but also in future releases. These are clean, crisp … Continue reading »
Also in this edition: NUA A painter’s paradise: Eva McCauley talks about how in Ireland, “the air is infused with moisture, and because of that, there is a luminosity to the light that is very unique, and an incredible thing for a painter to experience.” Technology has a way of bringing visual artists and musicians … Continue reading »
Also in this edition:Damien Mullane, The Tristan Legg Band, Paul Mounsey and Alalé. Album Review: Happy Birthday by Frost at Midnight. Country: Wales Band members: Robert Atkins: guitar, bass, keyboards Catherine Atkins: vocals Catherine Handley: flute Johnny Quick: vocals John Tribe: harmonica Record label: taff vale Beautiful and uplifting, Frost at Midnight crafted an album that is determined to … Continue reading »
Also in this edition: Colin Nea, Therese Honey and Enda Seery Plays: saxophone/whistle/kaval/bagpipes/percussion/composition From: Edinburgh, United Kingdom. About: musician, composer and producer. With the excitement of an upcoming album, Fraser Fifield talks to The Celtic Music Fan about music and what makes collaborative musical work interesting. This week’s special attention is given to Scottish musician, composer and producer Fraser Fifield. … Continue reading »
In this edition: Damien McCarron of Mile High Celtic Radio, Karen Victoria Smith, Dan Coleman, Celtic Twist and Moxie! Mile High Celtic Hour : You ultimate guide to Irish and Celtic music. Got the feeling that you need to update you Celtic music collection? Work schedules and classes can sometimes take you away from what’s … Continue reading »
In this edition: Sahara, Declan Sinnott and Dave Hum A great weekend to all you readers of this page. We have great albums worth listening and I will tell you what I like about them. Enjoy and listen to the music samples. Sahara: A New Beginning Genre: Original Contemporary Celtic Rock Jazz Eclectic Members: Dave … Continue reading »
Also in this edition: Lori Watson and Rule Of Three and Kernowpods Between working with the London Philharmonic orchestra, recording for the next “Lord of the Rings” film, “Hobbit Movie” and completing being part of Jamie Smith’s Mabon’s Windblown, Calum Stewart took the time to talk to us about his career and how it all … Continue reading »
In this edition: The Pogues, Jamie Smith’s MABON, Atlantean and Gwenael Kerleo I am sure you have notice the energy I placed on editing the pictures of the artists I posted here. It was a great practice of visual creativity on my part. At this point in time I am confident to say anything I … Continue reading »
In this edition: Dave Hum, Cormac O Caoimh, Frost at Midnight, Lignit, Kevin McKidd, Dave Martin and Gillian Boucher The midweek edition became a weekend post due to ISP issues. Now everything is back so we are back in business. How are you lovers of Celtic music and beyond? A couple of days ago, I had an … Continue reading »
Plus: Sahara and video plugged by Luke Fraser. Martin Tourish talks to The Celtic Music Fan about composing, performing and the top 5 albums that influenced him musically. It is great when few conversations happen beyond the interview. Our guest this week is prolific musician/composer Martin Tourish who is in the … Continue reading »
Featuring: Jamie Smith’s MABON, Brendan Mulholland, Slim, Scott Hoye and Jeremy King Hello readers of the page. We are featuring two album reviews in this edition. I am also sharing a video for Peggy Gordon by Slim. He has been busy promoting his album Gallows Tree Tales which is a good album. We have one … Continue reading »
