In this edition: Máirtín de Cógáin, Karl Nesbitt, Richard Trethewey, Great Big Sea and Blue Rodeo So what makes fascination and inspiration happen? I think these two go together. First you get fascinated with someone’s talent. Then you get inspired to do what you do. Musicians are artists who help fuel inspiration. Give me a … Continue reading »
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Eamon Doorley : The Bouzouki You’ve Heard Before
Plus: Manau, Jeremy King,The Levellers,Dead Can Dance New Album Anastasis,Rachael Mccormack, Dom Duff and the spirit of the Olympics! Be ignited or be gone -Mary Oliver Life is about passion. It is inspiring to see people doing something again and again despite being ignored. There are those who do art because for them it is … Continue reading »
Rachel Hair: All Things Celtic Harp(Interview)
Plus: Somerset Folk Harp Festival, Athas’tour pic and schedules, Celtic vampire novel by Karen Victoria Smith and Delta Rae …so emotional and beautiful! Scottish harpist Rachel Hair notes down her tips on how to get into this fascinating musical instrument: The Celtic harp! It was through my discovery of harp music that got me started … Continue reading »
Andrea Balocco
Meet Italian musician Andrea Balocco. He plays one of the most visually appealing instruments-the hurdy-gurdy. Musical influences include: Sergio Berardo, Nigel Eaton, Patrick Bouffard, Anne-Lise Foy, Grégory Jolivet and Kevin Dalot. He records solo or sometimes with an ensemble. His music is a combination of French folk with leanings on Scottish Celtic music. Personally, … Continue reading »
My contribution to the world of captioned pictures inspired by facebook
Clarity is a talent and I am glad my friend Matthew Thielker (great guy, he is a vegan, an animal lover and he runs a local cat shelter) brought this idea into an artwork. Continue reading »
Harp Music: Tradition of Music Making pre-1700 in Wales
For those who aren’t part of The Celtic Music Fan via facebook, this is a good link. If you think you know all there is to know about Welsh music, wait until you listen to this radio show. The hosts gave informative materials and also played samples of the music throughout the show. Composer Robert … Continue reading »
Upcoming….GUIÑO
From Hervas, Cáceres Spain…They play Bluegrass, Blues, Folk and World. Members: Javier Colmenar Osuna Pedro Jose Rivas Baltasar Juan Carlos Centeno Carlos Guillen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Guino Continue reading »
Fiach Moriarty:Playing for the President of Ireland in the Áras
Dublin’s local hero did it again! He performed live at the Áras an Uachtaráin, Official residence of the President of Ireland. Pictures can be found here. Continue reading »
Kilt for World Peace
Help a good cause.;) This has gone viral over facebook and I want to share the spirit to you my readers. World peace!!!! This is the source: https://www.facebook.com/pages/World-of-Rennies/348322574906 Continue reading »
The Bombadils East Coast Tour
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 »
Listen to Clanú
Irish musicians make great tracks with this band! Clanú is a four piece band that needs your best audio speakers. They play slow and fast tunes. These musicians also add atmosphere to every track. Clanú combines Irish trad music and Bluegrass. You will love the vocals too. Songs like the moving Bruach na carriage baine has cinematic appeal. The … Continue reading »
Tarbolten: Q&A with Darren Lynch of The Feekers
Album launch, great instruments and feeking around: The Feekers! Album launchings online and offline are interesting. You always get to pick the unexpected. Such as the luck I found with Tarbolten. It’s the debut album from Dublin based duo The Feekers. Aside from the interesting album title and of course what their band name means, … Continue reading »
