About the band: ” Dynamic quartet who play Irish traditional music with a twist”. Band members: Ryan Murphy- Uilleann Pipes, Flute, Saxophone. Cillian King- Concertina, Guitar, Banjo, Vocals. Francis Ward- Piano. Dermot Sheedy- Bodhrán, Drums, General Percussion. Genre: Traditional,Folk, Acoustic, Jazz Hometown: Limerick Website: http://www.ealumusic.com/ Sample tracks: That’s the Life Pennywell Getting Jiggy Hale-Bopp You can buy … Continue reading »
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The High Kings August US Tour 2010 Plus Clannad’s Old Video from 1990
Hi guys. As always, our musical culture is alive and exciting. It is really great being alive in this generation , to see things happening and taking off. What I love about what I do is that , I am part of the pieces that make up the whole. Writers, painters, photographers and collectors are … Continue reading »
Le Vent du Nord, Lunasa’s La Nua and the Julie Fowlis EPK
Le Vent du Nord continue to define borders of music never been explored before by other musicians. Not only that they create a kind of sound that appeals to both French, Irish and Breton listeners, they also transcend boundaries of what is alternative and what is traditional. Upon first listen, the band exude a kind … Continue reading »
Horslips Can Save the Day
I have been into all sorts of trouble lately and the only thing that makes me save face is listening to Trouble (With a Capital T) by Horslips .Here’s a band that has been around for quite sometime and still resonates that Rock sound with the Capital C. I got this inspiration to spin out … Continue reading »
The Pride of County Cork: North Cregg
It pleases me to know if a band has a female vocalist. And when that vocalist sounds like her throat is fashioned after an angel’s wings , then it becomes an obsession for me. Not since Capercaillie has a band been so tight , so sure and so haunting. So much of Ireland’s ancient spirit … Continue reading »
Giora:Adding a Dark Edge to the Irish Music Scene
Photos by Ashley Fay Peter Chains is kind enough to let us in for an email chat. He leads the four piece band called Giora .It’s a combination of different elements. Say if you are into Metallica, Alice and Chains, Acoustic or Goth Metal then you will like the band. Their stage persona might me … Continue reading »
Album Review:Lunasa The Other World
The Other Word(1999) is the second release from Traditional Irish band Lunasa. The name is taken from Lughnasadh, an old Irish harvest festival. Fiddle, whistles, flute,bass and uilleann pipes are featured in this festive collection. Most of the tunes are jolly ,innovative and sparkling with tight craftmanship. The album is kicked off by the first … Continue reading »
The Chieftains wrapping new album with Linda Ronstadt
Lengendary Celtic band The Chieftains has big plans for this year. Among them the new album with Linda Ronstadt whom they also collaborated with the 1996 Santiago In 2009, The Chieftains will be wrapping up a new album focused on this Celtic-Mexican connection, featuring a track with famed singer Linda Ronstadt among other guests. For … Continue reading »
A New book about Clannad
Have you seen this already? The New Clannad Book the discription reads: A new book detailing the life and career of Clannad in pictures and words. It is often wisely quoted that, to truly understand the meaning of the present, one needs to reflect upon the past. This adage proves most appropriate when … Continue reading »
