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Need some holiday cheer? Love the Celtic vibe? Why not invest in a little “Christmas” music for yourself this year. Expand your collection of tunes… The Gothard Sisters are sure to please with this CD, which features traditional holiday favorites … Continue reading →

Sgian Dubh is an entertaining Celtic rock band from Marietta, GA. Mixing acoustic & electric modes, their “non-traditional” style offers a unique blend of traditional, folk and rock genres. With their new album, Frightening All The Dogs, Sgian Dubh draws … Continue reading →

The Wakes are a part Glasgow part Irish Folk’n’Roll bunch of hooligans and outlaws. They might all be Jock Tamson’s Bairns but their mother is Roisin Dubh. The Wakes are Glasgow-Irish in word and their deeds and embrace their culture, … Continue reading →

Dublin acoustic fingerstyle guitarist and singer Robert Doyle releases his debut album “Life In Shadows”. A mix of traditional and original material featuring songs, sung in Irish and English, along with solo guitar instrumentals. As a past student of French-Algerian … Continue reading →

Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones present a fresh and invigorating approach to Ireland’s musical tradition. Following a lifetime of success as a founding member and leader of the legendary Wolfe Tones for some 40 years, Derek Warfield has … Continue reading →

This Contemporary Folk CD has certainly been blessed by the Muses.  Colin has managed to instrumentally create such a weave of traditional  music with enough modern flair to bring about an unexpected sense of  spiritual happiness.  Examples would be, “Garageband Reels, Joe’s House & The … Continue reading →

Folk Fantasy acoustic music inspired by the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien. For fans of the Lord of the Rings and fantasy in general. Artist: Lonely Mountain Band Buy CD: Second Breakfast Download MP3: “An Unexpected Journey” Hometown: Manorville, USA Similiar: … Continue reading →

Shillelagh Jack is made up of a group of friends that live for Celtic music. Their sound can be described as a high-energy celtic drive with a bluegrass feel. A combination of original and traditional songs are played with emotion … Continue reading →

James Olin Oden is a singer/songwriter out of Raleigh, North Carolina who takes a touch of the old mountain music style and combines it with a celtic touch. With heart-rending ballads, good old drinking songs and foot stomping jigs and … Continue reading →

        Love the pipes?  If you are nodding your head, then you'll love this band!  The Rogues "3 LBS of Rage" delivers a multitude of great tracks, showing off the skill and style that made them such a popular group.  This is a CD that any Celtic music lover would be proud to own.  There's a terrific mix of songs here... you have easy fun, like "South Australia" alongside tracks such as "She Walks on Water" - a pretty tune. The big star here though (as far as I'm concerned, anyway)  is "The Gael", which is an absolutely stunning piece of music.  At nearly 8 minutes long, this melodic track is far more serious than others on the CD, but it really shows that this is a band with range and skill.  I sat back and listened to it three times in a row--and may just do it again after I write this.  It was, quite simply put, spectacular.  Worth buying the entire CD to hear just this one song. Not to say that the other tracks are poor--they aren't.  I also enjoyed "Panda (The Other White Meat)" immensely--the pipes were right on.  And "The Measure of a Man" was the perfect track to cap off the album.  Each new song had something different to offer and I found myself often surprised at how different they were from one another.  Sometimes that can make a CD seem disconnected, but it actually works here.  The arrangement was a little unusual, but I found myself curious as to what I would hear next. All in all I'd say this CD was a triumph for a band that really has it together.  Immensely enjoyable on many levels, "3 LBS of Rage" may not be what is expected, but that's part of their charm. Now I think I'll play "The Gael" one more time. Artist: The Rogues Album: 3 LBS of Rage Hometown: Houston, Texas, USA Similar Artists: Tartanic, Red  Hot Chilli Pipers, Dropkick Murphys, Mumford and Sons, The Chieftains Catherine L. Tully specializes in writing about the arts, lifestyle and travel. She is the Owner of 4dancers, a blog for those who love dance, and Editor for Freelance-Zone, an award-winning site for freelance writers. Catherine also reviews music for Celtic Music Magazine.

A title like Loosely Celtic caught me off guard.  “Just loosely?” I thought.  Even after a listen I wasn’t convinced, this was all Celtic!  But it was an offering from Hank Cramer, a fantastic folk singer who calls the Northwest … Continue reading →

With a beautiful voice, Barbara Tresidder Ryan brings a many-layered grasp of the exciting to the Celtic traditions she sings.  Her multi-lingual talent also imbibes joy into every song.  I promise, I will listen to all the songs Barbara sings … Continue reading →

The Sheridan Band was born out of a love of Celtic music, family and wild nights. After many long nights at EMAC recording studios they are proud to present their hit new singles “Northern Stars”, “Tippin’ the Jar” and “Run … Continue reading →

The band Barrowburn hails out of Raleigh, NC and has been presenting traditional Celtic music on acoustic instruments for over 10 years. Barrowburn prides itself in their versatility. They are equally at home ripping through a set of jigs or … Continue reading →

Wow! I find the harmonies in this album heartwarming. The stories they tell in their songs are wonderful, and the stories make me want to travel. I’ve said before, something about their harmonies, but these men belong singing together. I … Continue reading →