Now it can be told! With the release of The Celtic Reggae Revolution’s new album, The Celtic Music Fan is intrigued about the ideas behind the creation of the album. On top of that, Brian Gilligan has really outdone himself in boldly going where few Celtic musicians go: the fusion of genres that’s rarely heard … Continue reading »
Members: Michael Og McCloskey – Bodhran Roisin McCloskey – Whistles/Flutes Cormac Crummey – Fiddle/Banjo/Bouzouki Niall McIlroy – Whistles/Flutes Damian McIlroy – Guitar/Fiddle Athrú:Another traditional Irish band from Antrim Northern Ireland. The exuberant tunes and brilliant musicianship are not to be missed by lovers of Celtic music. The Last Pint which is the first track off their … Continue reading »
Album: Back to the New Band: Tehilim Celtic Rock Genre: Celtic, rock and folk Location: Brazil Members: César Ricky (eletric guitar, acoustic guitar, harmonica and vocal) and Jackie M. Mendes (tin whistles, low whistles and vocals), and some friends! Tracks: When I survey the Wondrous Cross Close to you Panic Build Me Up Again With … Continue reading »
With five albums released and an amazing collection of tunes, I just feel that the Kilfenora Ceili Band is one of those underrated Ceili bands. Their gig calendar is busy as they have upcoming shows in Clare, Sligo, Limerick and Portmarnock up to May this year. Kilfenora was formed in 2009(the current lineup). It is … Continue reading »
Artist: Kevin O’Donnell Album: Deep is the Well Players: Jim DeWan, Finbar Furey, Larry Gray, Kathleen Keane, Bill Lanphier, Maurice Lennon, Haley O’Donnell, John Rice, John William, and Jessica Willis Style: Irish Country, Americana Tracks: A Letter Home When I Was Young Factory Girl Downtowner Motel Girl from Durango Illinois & Michigan Canal Camp-Farm Road … Continue reading »
Style: Irish traditional Members: Aaron O’Hagan (Uilleann pipes, Flute, Whistles, Bodhran) Conor Lamb (Uilleann pipes, Whistles) Deirdre Galway ( Guitar, Bouzouki, Concertina) Golden melodies and shimmering sounds: these are the things that make Réalta a joy to listen to. No frills or effects. Just straight ahead traditional tunes but with undeniable freshness. Picture the sight … Continue reading »
Enda Seery(Éanna Ó Saoraí) is releasing his sophomore album Síocháin na Tuaithe which means Peace of the Countryside in English. The album is traditional but with added ingredients that incorporate a bigger “Celtic” sound. We can take this interview as a sort of a closer look into the process of creating an album. And there … Continue reading »
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 »
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: 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 »
Also in this edition: Eve Mctelenn, The Whistling Tree and Will Tun & The Wasters. From Dublin Ireland to California, Patrick D’Arcy maintained the soul of the uilleann pipes and other wind instruments …making one realize that it is innate passion , not geography that keeps the spirit of the music alive. This week’s … 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 »
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 »
Also in this edition: Janet M. Christel and Maeve Mackinnon Brian McDaid explains how Irish music shaped both their styles and also the new album they are working on. I was interacting with Gerry Power before this interview started. Brian McDaid arrived a week ago for a few gigs. Gerry decided to hand the questions … Continue reading »
In this edition: Fraser Fifield, Carmel Gunning and Calum Stewart The Music of Fraser Fifield My last edition covered music from Ireland, Wales and Brittany. Our new edition unleashes another talent from Scotland by the name of Fraser Fifield. I became familiar with his work after seeing videos of Salsa Celtica. This is the same band … 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 »
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 »
