Celtic MP3s Music MagazineThe Celtic MP3s Music Magazine is a free monthly Celtic music magazine featuring free music downloads of Celtic, Scottish, Irish music from around the world. Here, you will find free music downloads from independent Celtic artists. Some MP3s are time sensitive. So download them now. All of the latest MP3s are available for at least a month. As always, if enjoy the music, please help the artist out and buy their CD. Serving Celtic music fans since 2000! Don't just download. Mother Egan's Sunday Celtic Brunch
I got up earlier than usual to go to 24-Hour Fitness. I've wanted to learn Yoga for a while. They have a Sunday at noon Yoga class (early? what can I say, I'm a musician).
This was my first-ever Yoga class. Oy! What a workout. I'm not used to actually exercising. But it's good for me. I'm gonna start going regularly methinks. After meditating cool down, I left the gym and decided to go to Mother Egan's Irish Pub for their newly started Celtic Brunch. The band playing--The Tea Merchants. I walked in at the end of a rousing set of reels. There were a solid fifty or so people gathered on the covered deck at Mother Egan's. I only saw one table open so grabbed it. It was the end of their set. So I ordered the Egan's Eggs while I waited for the next set. The weather was just perfect with a nice breeze blowing across the porch. There families, couples, folks just out of church, and a lot of bright smiles on people's faces. The next set kicked into gear and the band rocked the house. Folks were clapping, stomping, dancing around as waitresses dogged them. The band was tight. They sound even better than ever every time I see them. Today was no exception. One of the owners, Mick, walked out onto the deck during a set of a very powerful polkas. He was beaming. The Greencards used to play a Sunday brunch there for a couple o'years. I could tell he saw the same success of The Greencards as he did with The Tea Merchants. The end of the show was riveting. Twenty minutes of Irish tunes that moved every foot in the house. Most Austinites don't realize how much great Celtic music there is in Austin. To me, the Irish & Scottish community is fragmented. But let me tell you, folks like the Austin Celtic Association, the Celtic Cultural Center, Things Celtic, the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine, and now my own Irish & Celtic Music Podcast are out there on the front lines promoting some of the hottest new Celtic artists out there. Many of them are from right here in Austin. Go to AustinCelts.org and find some of these great Celtic Performers that are playing EVERY week. PS. On February 18th, the Brobdingnagian Bards and the Bedlam Bards will get together at Mother Egan's to do a CD Release for The Circle, a new compilation CD of Renaissance festival musicians benefitting victims of Hurricane Katrina. This is a side of Celtic music that doesn't pop up much in Austin, but we'll leave you rolling in the aisles. Labels: music_news_2006
Posted by Marc Gunn, Sunday, January 29, 2006. New to Celtic MP3s Music Magazine? Subscribe to this blog's feed. Or sign up to get email updates. Find free Celtic music downloads from Marc Gunn! "The Night That Paddy Murphy Died" by 4 Irish Whiskey Pour yourself a shot of Jameson, throw another mat of peat on the fire and let 4 Irish Whiskey carry you away to the Emerald Isle.Hometown: Texas Similar Artists: The Dubliners, The Clancy Brothers, The Corries, Irish Rovers Website: 4 Irish Whiskey Download MP3: "The Night that Paddy Murphy Died" MP3 Buy CD: Irish Whiskey Pub Songs
Posted by Marc Gunn, Wednesday, January 25, 2006. New to Celtic MP3s Music Magazine? Subscribe to this blog's feed. Or sign up to get email updates. Find free Celtic music downloads from Marc Gunn! "Molly Malone" by Paddyrasta
Paddyrasta are a multi-cultural celtic-reggae band fusing traditional and contemporary celtic tunes with a distinctly rootsy Jamaican reggae groove.
 The band have built up a huge following in their adopted home of Aberdeen, Scotland and have just released their debut album – Listen To Your Heart.Hometown: Aberdeen, Scotland Similar Artists: The Pogues, Afro Celt Sound System Website: Paddyrasta Download MP3: "Molly Malone" MP3 Buy CD: Listen to Your Heart
Posted by Marc Gunn, Wednesday, January 25, 2006. New to Celtic MP3s Music Magazine? Subscribe to this blog's feed. Or sign up to get email updates. Find free Celtic music downloads from Marc Gunn! "My Irish Valentine" by Brobdingnagian Bards
Scottish and Irish folk songs combined with the Lord of the Rings music and a wee bit o'Celtic fun. The Brobdingnagian Bards (pronounced brAHb'ding-näg-EE-en) are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo from Austin, Texas. Their unique brand of folk music on the autoharp, recorder, and mandolin has made them one of the most-popular Celtic music groups online where they give away thousands of free Celtic MP3 downloads daily.
 The Brobdingnagian Bards perform coast-to-coast, and in a given month might be at a Lord of the Rings Oscar Party, a Celtic festival, or a Science Fiction Convention. However, they are an absolute favorite at Renaissance Faires where they add high-energy and wit to make every show a memorable experience. Hometown: Austin, Texas Similar Artists: Enya, Loreena McKennit, Clannad, Altan Website: Brobdingnagian Bards Download MP3: "My Irish Valentine" Buy CD: A Celtic Renaissance Wedding
Posted by Marc Gunn, Wednesday, January 25, 2006. New to Celtic MP3s Music Magazine? Subscribe to this blog's feed. Or sign up to get email updates. Find free Celtic music downloads from Marc Gunn! "Rocky Road to Brenham" by Celtic Stone
Celtic Stone was a band popluar at many southern & mid-western Rennaisance Festivals during the 1980's (though they played a number of folk clubs, Irish Pubs, & folk festivals, as well).
 The band (and its recordings) featured an eclectic mix of folk and rock influences. The early recordings tended more towards traditional Celtic fused with '60's British rock (and was renown for accoustic versions of rock classics, like "Thick as a Brick").After 1985 the band moved more towards new grass/gypsy jazz/jam band influences. The band featured a variety of line-ups, with David Clauss on hammered dulcimer the common thread. The instrumentation also featured guitar, fiddle, flute, and vocals. Robyn Hilliard and Todd Menton were the featured vocalists on the earlier recordings, with David Roe featured on the later recordings. Other notable members were Simon Spaulding (fiddle), Malcom Smith (fiddle), Bob Bielefeld (flute), and Mitch Lawer (guitar & mandolin). Hometown: Austin, Texas Similar Artists: Steeleye Span, Fairport Convention, Bothy Band Website: Celtic Stone Download MP3: "Rocky Road to Brenham" Buy CD: Digital Traditions
Posted by Marc Gunn, Wednesday, January 25, 2006. New to Celtic MP3s Music Magazine? Subscribe to this blog's feed. Or sign up to get email updates. Find free Celtic music downloads from Marc Gunn! "Digital Flashbacks" by Celtic Stoneby Catherine L. TullyArtist: Celtic Stone Album: "Digital Flashbacks" Year produced: 1990 Celtic Stone, a popular group at Ren Faire's in the 80's is enjoying a revival of their own these days. The group, who had called it quits in the early 1990's is back at it again, with their recent CD, appropriately titled Digital Flashbacks. Sixteen tracks later, I am convinced that this group is here to stay for as long as they like. Ramblin' Rover took me happily right back to the days of my childhood. Transported to summer evenings when the whole Irish side of the family sat around the campfire singing a jolly tune (or ten!) and trying to outdo each other with their verse, but all chiming in on the chorus together. Good fun! Nearly everyone likes a traditional song when it is done with a band's individual stamp and style. After all, that is what makes it unique. I have heard many versions of Wild Mountain Thyme done with a woman's voice that I loved, but this is one of the few where a man's voice has warmed me. A little harmony chimes in here and there for emphasis, and it is beautiful. The harmonies on this CD are one of the nicest parts. The arrangements are not typical, which makes it even better. They are subtle and well thought out, and the timing is really what sets them apart from others. Even after a long hiatus, it seems Celtic Stone can still tap the pulse of what the Celtic music lover wants to hear, and they do it well. Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer specializing in the arts. She has written for Dance Teacher Magazine, Classical Singer and Dance Spirit among others, and reviews music for Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her at www.freelance-zone.com. Labels: cd_review_2006
Posted by Marc Gunn, Monday, January 16, 2006. New to Celtic MP3s Music Magazine? Subscribe to this blog's feed. Or sign up to get email updates. Find free Celtic music downloads from Marc Gunn! "Lanagan's Ball" by Boston Blackthorne Band
The group is rooted in the Irish ballad tradition of the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem with contemporary twists and original arrangements. Featuring lush three-part harmonies and original songs, Blackthorn's repertoire also includes classic instrumental jigs and reels played on fiddle, bouzouki, tenor and 5 string banjo, 6 and 12 string guitars, electric bass and bodhran.
Hometown: Boston, MA Similar Artists: Hair of the Dog, Young Dubliners, Makem Brothers, Clancy Family, The Fureys, Solas, Christy Moore Website: Boston Blackthorne Band Download MP3: "Lanagan's Ball" Buy CD: Better Late Than Never
Posted by Marc Gunn, Tuesday, January 10, 2006. New to Celtic MP3s Music Magazine? Subscribe to this blog's feed. Or sign up to get email updates. Find free Celtic music downloads from Marc Gunn! "Archives of Ages to Come" by Emerald Rose by Catherine L. TullyArtist: Emerald Rose Album: "Archives of Ages to Come" Year produced: 2005 Celtic folk rock music is well represented by Emerald Rose, who over the years have continued to polish their sound. They formed in 1996, and the ten years have seen them go from a small, grassroots band to one that can hold their own; and then some. Those with a taste for a medieval sound combined with some humor shouldn't miss track 15, Dance of the Rats, which just needs to be pointed out! (It seems logical that band member Larry Morris would have had at least a hand in this song, since he has been responsible for songs such as Chicken Raid of Cymru and other rather unusual titles.) Their latest effort, Archives of Ages to Come, blends the ancient with the current, and tips its hat to tradition while staying fresh and trying new things. Each band member has a myriad of musical talents, influences and tastes, and it makes for a truly eclectic blending which is reflected in the CD. They have a solid blend of strong voices combined with traditional Celtic instrumentation, and add quite a bit of guitar for that folk feel. Definitely not your average band! Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer specializing in the arts. She has written for Dance Teacher Magazine, Classical Singer and Dance Spirit among others, and reviews music for Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her at www.freelance-zone.com. Labels: cd_review_2006
Posted by Marc Gunn, Monday, January 09, 2006. New to Celtic MP3s Music Magazine? Subscribe to this blog's feed. Or sign up to get email updates. Find free Celtic music downloads from Marc Gunn! "All Ages" by Green Tea by Catherine L. TullyArtist: Grean Tea Album: "All Ages" Year produced: 2004 Green Tea describes themselves as Celtic world beat and high energy Irish dance music, and that is exactly what their new CD, All Ages delivers. The world music element adds a different dimension to their sound than traditional Irish music has, which is actually a good thing. Sometimes it is nice to hear Celtic sounds stretched out a bit from their usual fare, it makes for an interesting listen. The musicianship is very good, and you can tell that these players are serious about their craft. One member (John) even plays a unique instrument; his hands! Corinne, the singer, has an unusual voice for Celtic music, almost like that of an opera singer. It adds a unique moodiness to track 3, Take Me Home To The Sea. Some of the tracks are longer than usual on most CDs, which can give one a Zen, hypnotic feel after listening for a while, especially when the beat is the focus. The blend of world beat and Irish dance tunes make an interesting pairing; sometimes dreamy, sometimes poppy dance and occasionally even a bit experimental. An educational ride through musical styles. Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer specializing in the arts. She has written for Dance Teacher Magazine, Classical Singer and Dance Spirit among others, and reviews music for Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her at www.freelance-zone.com. Labels: cd_review_2006
Posted by Marc Gunn, Monday, January 09, 2006. New to Celtic MP3s Music Magazine? Subscribe to this blog's feed. Or sign up to get email updates. Find free Celtic music downloads from Marc Gunn! "Almost Irish" by Ceann by Catherine L. TullyArtist: Ceann Album: "Almost Irish" Year produced: 2005 The name of this CD gives some insight into the band Ceann. If you are tired of all those bands out there who drag out a simulated Irish accent and put it on for the show, they are for you! You won't find that here . . . but you will find some fun Irish music in the Celtic Rock style. The band describes themselves as: five Americans of ambiguous Irish descent, and they don't put on airs, they just sing and have a darn good time, and it is contagious! If you need a pick me up, try this CD on for size. With songs like, The Worst Pirate Song, Pabst Blue Ribbon and Butt Tattoo, you won't be able to keep a straight face for very long. They are sure to give you a smile and a chuckle, and some good music to boot. Their music varies from songs with a heavier Celtic flavor to those who are nearly rock, and many variations in-between, so there is some variety. The humor, though is really what sets these guys apart from the pack and they are pretty darn funny! Why not start the New Year with a smile? Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer specializing in the arts. She has written for Dance Teacher Magazine, Classical Singer and Dance Spirit among others, and reviews music for Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her at www.freelance-zone.com. Labels: cd_review_2006
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