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The music of Susan Borowski would feel at home in the grand halls where people are in colorful flowing attires. There is something grand about her style that calls to mind the beauty of old music. She is a respected name in the Pittsburgh Celtic music circle. I don’t have one of her CDs yet … Continue reading »

Band: Lexington Field Album: No Man’s War Members: Beau Gray – Vocals, Guitar Cami Smith – Violin Bryan Hane – Lead Guitar Casey Jones – Bass Vincent West – Drums Hometown: San Diego CA   Mixing Punk, Americana and the melodic strains of Celtic music: these are the things you can pick up when you … Continue reading »[Read more]

Anyone who picked up a copy of Paddyrasta’s album knows the great voice of Brian Gilligan. I am glad he continues his foray into the world of groove, sunshine and beaches in this amazing album ‘Everything comes to those who wait’ from Celtic Reggae Revolution. This album also features the talent of Northern Irishman Jarlath … Continue reading »[Read more]

Instrumental music is the rage again as Celtic musicians release fantastic albums this year. One of them is this young man from Cape Breton. His name is Maxim Cormier. He just released a self-titled album which I really enjoyed and wrote about in my  review. His music is filled with youthful energy and the serenity … Continue reading »

Genre: Irish and contemporary folk, bluegrass and country Members: Dee McIlroy, Eugene Glenn, Barry Skeff Hometown: Belfast It’s hard for me to listen to The Folkalists without giggling. From afar, the music maybe pleasant, warm and even inviting because of the efforts placed in the arrangements.  Up near you get the lyrical wit and sarcasm … [Read more]

Band: The Indulgers Album: Whiskey Tonight Location: Boulder/Golden Colorado Members: Damien McCarron – Vocals, Guitar Mike Nile – Vocals, Guitars, Mandolin, Harmonica and Electronic Bagpipe Renee Fine – Fiddle/Violin Aaron Haywood – Bass Francesco(Cheech) Mannone – Drums Guesting on occasion: Neale Heywood – Guitar Ryan Bunnell – Guitar Tracks 1.…[Read more]

The debut album by Max Cormier forms a cuspate between traditional and original tunes. He does this with seamless transition and freshness. Artist: Maxim Cormier Album: Maxim Cormier Genre: Folk: Celtic Folk Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Tracks :  1. In Anticipation 2. Fathers Know Best 3. Danielle 4. Tunes With Dad 5. Home 6. Hornpipes for … [Read more]

For years, singer/songwriter Kevin O’Donnell devoted his artistry on the stage and writing. The past fifteen years have been productive so far, spawning books called Fado and prior to that, he founded the Irish-American folk group Arranmore. He also played leading roles in several plays including Twelve Angry Men, The Sensuous Senator, The…[Read more]

  IONA is THE pan-Celtic band iof the Washington, DC metro area: Barbara Tresidder Ryan (lead vocals, bouzouki, bodhran, pieds and guitar) Bernard Argent (flute, whistles, vocals and percussion), Chuck Lawhorn (bass guitar, vocals low whistle), Jim Queen (fiddle, banjo, vocals) and Kathleen Larrick (dance, vocals), formed in 1986. Tracks: 1.Les…[Read more]

Artist: Aisling Jarvis Album: Romeo and Juliet Style: Acoustic Location: Dublin Romeo and Juliet is an excellent recording work by Aisling Jarvis in several aspects. And we will explore them in a bit. First of all, who is Aisling Jarvis?  Here’s what I gathered: she started writing songs at an early age through the moniker … Continue reading »[Read more]

Twenty Miles from Home debuts from Northern Ireland  through singer/songwriter and vocalist par excellence  Eve Williams. She piqued my interest  after I heard  the song Oblivion. It’s a kind of song that’s hard to ignore due to its unique  style. The subject of her voice is  one of the things that’s covered here. What gave way … Continue reading…[Read more]

Album: “Babel Pow Wow“ Artist: Dom Duff Location: Brittany Original Release Date: April 18, 2013 Tracks: 1. Buan yann buan 2. Bitter Lands of Llydaw 3. Noa 4. Chikoloden groove 5. Floc’h ar jabadao 6. A-du gant an avel 7. Babel pow wow 8. Houarn & lêr 9. Buzhug’o’matik 10. Koroll gouez 11. Treizh 12. … Continue reading »[Read more]

Alicia Ducout (piano, harpe celtique et chant), Florian Baron (guitare et oud), Kenan Guernalec (flûte traversière irlandaise), Marc Blanchard (arrangements électroniques), Anthony Debray-Laizé (percussions) The world can be a dark and scary place. That is why we have music to escape to when things start to get chilly. I would recommend Alicia…[Read more]

Brian Buchanan: Vocals, Fiddle, Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar Craig Downie: Vocals, Highland Bagpipes, Trumpet, Harmonica, Whistle, Acoustic Guitar, Bells Trevor Lewington: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Octave Mandolin, Keyboards Mark Abraham: Bass Guitar, Vocals Bruce McCarthy: Drums, Percussion This interview happened…[Read more]

Yes folks Elva MacGowan is returning, this time with an EP called Secret Love. As the title suggests, expect standards, silky vocal delivery and exquisite musicianship. According to her: “I have just recorded a single (Cry Me A River) taken from my forthcoming EP Secret Love.” What can we expect from Secret Love? “I am  … Continue reading »[Read more]

I am a big fan of The Fairport Convention. To talk to someone like Blair Dunlop who is genetically linked to the musical greats, is such an amazing thing. He has crafted his own artistic identity through the release of his solo album Blight and Blossom(Rooksmere Records).  Get to know him more through this interview. Breton … Continue reading »

Band: Tyde Genre: Folk Members: Heather Gessey – fiddle/vocals Seth Tinsley – guitars/vocals Andrew Waite – piano accordion Hometown: Newcastle Album: ‘The Hidden Spoon’ released February 2013! Thirty seconds into the Hidden Spoon, and I knew already that Tyde has something special to offer to discriminating ears. Their brand of electro folk and…[Read more]

Artist: Enda Seery Album: Síocháin na Tuaithe Location: Streamstown, Co. Westmeath Players:ENDA SEERY-Whistles, flute, keyboard, vocals. JOHN BYRNE-Guitar. JAMES HUGHES-Fiddle. EOGHAN MACAOGÁIN-Whistle. TOM DELANY-Guitar. Tracks: The Scholar/Sam’s Delight (ES)/The Night Owl Time (ES) Reels 4.02 The Castle/The Nightingale Jigs 3.25 Peggy in the…[Read more]

Alan Cooke. a.k.a.  is an Emmy-winning actor/poet/novelist who just released his literary piece called Naked in New York. The book is the  result of his experiences, when he embarked on a journey to New York city just after the 9/11. He has acted and written since the 90s and then one day he just decided … Continue reading »

Australian Celtic quartet Súnas offers something mystical, relaxing and rich to all listeners. The strongest asset of Australian quartet Sunas is their use of tight vocal harmonies. This is followed by enchanting and captivating melodies. In the world of fast and loud music, Sunas is a great find. This is suited for people who like … Continue…[Read more]