Their debut CD, “Gra na Firinne” was released in November 2011. As summer approaches, more and more Celtic bands are putting out albums that have that feel of white sandy beaches and bonfires. I can cite Beannacht as an example. The duo of Tom Johnston and Dierdre Forrest show that carefree simplicity. The tracks in … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: Luka Bloom
Sounds New 4: Inni-K
Inni-K: Gentle star..rising star. Wow. I mean wow look at how artfully created this video is. Seeing someone sing so flawlessly while keeping the pizzicato rhythm of her violin is not what you usually see even among traditional singers. This is just the initial indication what Inni-K is capable of achieving in her forthcoming album this year. … Continue reading »
Dave Rooney: In the Studio.
Currently recording… Dave Rooney is working on a new album called Entertainer. I own two of his albums and listening to each is always a great musical experience. He is a fine musician who is rooted in the folk and Irish tradition but never losing that pop sensibility. If you like The Waterboys, Wet Wet Wet and Luka Bloom, … Continue reading »
News: Moya Brennan, Jenne Lennon, Luka Bloom, Brian Kennedy and Solas
You can now get a copy of the fantastic PBS show hosted by Moya Brennan. The Music of Ireland (Welcome Home) is now available exclusively at Barnes and Nobles. You can see snippets of this video of you co to http://www.moyabrennan.com/ ….Jenne Lennon is in studio working on he new album. Her moving rendition of … Continue reading »
What is DADGAD Guitar Tuning?
It is fascinating how musicians like the late Michael O’Domhnaill, Luka Bloom, Paul McSherry or even rocker Jimmy Paige and folk icon Neil Young made guitar sound THAT way. I did some research and came across this tuning called DADGAD which is also referred to as modal tuning. It follows the art of how … Continue reading »
Interview with Amazing Irish Singer/Songwriter Luka Bloom
Thanks David Porter for giving us the link to your great interview. Luka Bloom is such an amazing artist and I think it is good to have an intimate glimpse of the man behind the music. That pic of him reaching for a cup is really neat. Good job. Continue reading »
Soundtrack for the Rain:Luka Bloom
In this kind of weather, It make one yearn for something intimate and bare. You know, something that could accompany you over a cup of warm coffee. That is why,Luka Bloom’s music is very appropriate . Born Kevin Barry Moore, May 23 1955 ,he is the younger brother of Christy Moore. He had … Continue reading »
Irish without being too remotely Celtic
Hello there peeps. So what keeps me up these days? Listening to Irish rock such as the likes of Sinead O’Connor (whom I have given spot light on my previous post) and The Cranberries. U2 would have to be my first introduction to Irish rock and then followed by The Cranberries. It was an accident that a throw … Continue reading »
