Elle Marie O Dwyer has a kind of voice I would describe as crystal clear and bright. Her music is mellow. It’s the kind that would you would be looking for after a hard day’s work. The kind of sound to listen to when you are reclining and letting the evening breeze take you to … Continue reading »
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 »
We love da scene!!! These pics were taken by friends of Poitin(Rajce.cz users natalie82 and houbovyfotky). A little video snippet is found here: http://houbovyfotky.rajce.idnes.cz/Keltska_noc_2012_-_videa/#CIMG1718.jpg Continue reading »
This entry originally appeared in The Celtic Music Magazine . I have Marc Gunn’s permission to re post it here. I think this is an interesting essay about how Celtic music found a home in the Czech Republic. I remember the first time I went online(after discovering the Internet), I met a couple of … Continue reading »
What a hangover!!! To fans in other countries, here are the videos and pictures from July 17 at Zach’s Pub. Just to give you the taste of what’s Celtic music like in the Czech Republic. Everyone had a great time. The guys were up until 4am playing great Celtic tunes. For musicians out there who … Continue reading »
http://www.accuradio.com Listening to this right now. This is a great online station with all the traditional songs that will help you through the night(and day). Artists like Delia Keane, Eileen Ivers and so much more. It is Celtic music heaven ! Thanks to Jeremy Poitin for the tip. His band Poitin and Sliotar are playing … Continue reading »
Training for tonight…Jeremy King Sharing a craic and clowning around before the gig! Poitin and Sliotar @ Zach’s Pub. Two huge bands in the Celtic scene right now. Don’t miss their gig later (Tuesday 17 July) at Zach’s Pub, Pilsen, Czech Republic…… Continue reading »
Meet Pafka Steidl, also called by the name Pavel. He is the lead vocalist of “Cheers!” They are one of the new bands that bring something exciting to the music scene in the Czech Republic. His sense of humor shows between their live performances. Vocally, think of The Pogues and Horslips rolled into one. The … Continue reading »
Two great Celtic bands are performing together. I have reviewed their excellent albums here. In terms of technique and stage presence, these guys are the best. Please don’t forget to watch them live together. I am talking about Poitin and Sliotar. They will be at Zach’s Pub, July 17,2012 Czech Republic! More info here: http://www.sliotarmusic.com/?page_id=10 … Continue reading »
My friend Pafka Steidl and his band Cheers jamming in Rock Café Prague. He will appear in our interview soon. It will be amazing! Pafka is witty, friendly and he takes his career in Celtic music seriously! Please watch out for that interview because there will be two great tracks that will be available … Continue reading »
Hot Days (2006) Always expect energy when you listen to a Poitin album. These guys always deliver goods with gusto. Hot Days is an album that looks the way it sounds (note the chili pepper red cover that screams hot hot hot!). The introduction of the didgeridoo and the soprano sax are pleasant surprises. The album has everything that jumps and grabs you … Continue reading »
De La BasseBretagneis an album by Poitin, a Celtic band based in the CzechRepublic. Since the release of their first album in 2000, the band have gained a steady cult following around Europe and the UK. Thanks to the wonders of the internet, people don’t have to wait for music to get into their music … Continue reading »
Marc Gunn,Lignit and FIMM Hi friends. I am subscribed to both Marc Gunn and Poitin so I am always updated when there are releases from them. I am quoting from Marc Gunn’s newsletter : Greetings Gunn Runners! Mage Records (my label), in conjunction with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, is proud to release a brand new CD … Continue reading »
The first in the series of my album review featuring Celtic band from the Czech Republic. Poitin is indeed getting global attention and the proof is when their tune The Congress Reel appeared in Sherlock Holmes:A Game of Shadows. The running sound of the bodhran during the opening of the track The Congress Reel is enough to … Continue reading »
Cathy Jordan speaks. I was listening to Martin Bridgeman doing an interview with Cathy Jordan for his show Blas Glas. I was really surprised to learn that she has never released a solo album of her own before and All The way Home is the first step in breaking the ice. I really enjoyed the … Continue reading »
“The Traveler”, songs written with the love of ‘The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem’ and ‘The Dubliners’, with modern sensibilities. Trip McCool has exciting tunes recorded for his album The Traveler. I enjoyed all track in the album. Dennis Dougherty is the man behind it. He stated in his website about the revelation while looking at an old … Continue reading »
This ‘video’ of ours on You Tube has had nearly 10,000 views. That’s pretty amazing, I think. The track is the opening number on Jiggery Pokery (on CDBaby) and also the first track on our first ever album. I like some of the comments. -Jeremy Poitin World Charts everyone? Jeremy posted this update. Looking at … Continue reading »
I heard this whisper and I wondered, I heard this laugh and then I knew. The time is getting near my friends, The time that I hold dear my friends, The veil is getting thin my friends, And strange things will pass through. The Veil is Getting Thinner One of the most important time of … Continue reading »
The green album box plus the shamrock design looks inviting. For non Celtic listeners this would sound like a chill out record to own. 60 tracks of the best sounds and voices in the world in this Sony release. Quite a blessing especially for a 4CD album with a very reasonable price. The way the … Continue reading »
Thanks to Jeremy of Poitin , I was able to get to know this wonderful Welsh band called Ffynnon. If you look at the individual bio of these guys, you’ll know that though they perform traditional Welsh music, they all have been trained in Classical, Jazz and World Music. Each has his or her own … Continue reading »
