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. "Liberty" by Trochrague
There is just something so refreshing about the passion that the trio, made up of Anne Gomez, Irene Rice and Sheena Morrison, put into their music. Together, they form the three-piece female band known as Trochrague.
Best known for their traditional Celtic music, their style ranges from footstompin reels to gentle Irish/Scots ballads. With a determination to keep Celtic music in our theaters, Anne and Irene run a folk club where any local interest and talent can be nutured. In addition, the two of them are also songwriters. A nice combination for this band. Hometown: Glasgow, Scotland, UK Website: Trochrague Download MP3: Liberty Similar Artists: Kate Bush, Mary Black, Nancy Griffiths, Pete Seeger, The Rolling Stones, Trochrague Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Join Song Henge. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2007
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Monday, March 26, 2007. 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! "Man of the House" by Kevin Behan
Kevin Behan is a multi-instrumentalist, specializing in playing mandolin, cittern, Irish whistle, low whistle, accordion, uilleann pipes, guitars, didgeridoo, bodhran, and keyboards. In fact, he plays all of the instruemnts heard on his songs. In addition, Behan combines traditional Celtic music with a rock flavor and creates a style that will leave the listener wanting more of his music.
Hometown: Secaucus, New Jersey, USA Website: Kevin Behan Download MP3: Man of the House Similar Artists: Chieftains, Gaelic Storm, Kevin Behan, Planxty, Pogues, Shooglenifty Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Join Song Henge. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2007
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Monday, March 26, 2007. 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! "St. Patrick Goes to Hollywood" by James Connolly
James Connolly got his start on the Celtic music scene a little later than most. It doesn't matter, however, because he not only writes and performs his songs, he does it so well. Peforming with an acoustic guitar and his songs that tell a story, he truly captivates the audience. His new CD will be out sometime this summer.
Hometown: Wexford, Ireland Website: James Connolly Download MP3: St. Patrick Goes to Hollywood Similar Artists: Christy Moore, James Connolly, The Clancy Brothers, The Furey's Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Join Song Henge. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2007
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Monday, March 26, 2007. 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! "MacLeod's Farewell" by Round the House For nearly ten years, Round the House has been performing at festivals, ceilis, contra dances and many other events throughout the southwestern United States. They play Irish traditional music in both English and Irish, including many dance tunes. Sometimes their songs are acapella, and other times, a full band backs them. Round the House is considered to be a contradance band, something they draw upon on a few of their sets.Their 2004 CD was named the Best New Release by Tuscan readers and was featured on the All Songs Considered website for NPR. In addition, Round the House are five-time TAMMIE winners for best traditional/ethnic band in Tuscan. In other words, they are outstanding and certainly worth a listen. Hometown: Tucson, Arizona, USA Website: Round the House Download MP3: MacLeod's Farewell Buy CD: Safe Home Similar Artists: Altan, Danu, Dervish, John Doyle, Liz Carroll, Round the House Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Join Song Henge. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2007
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Sunday, March 25, 2007. 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! "Last Call" by Bruno's Boys by Catherine L. TullyArtist: Bruno's Boys Album: "Last Call" by Bruno's Boys Year produced: 2006 This is an absolutely charming collection of great Irish tunes, and Bruno's Boys do them justice, performing with flair and energy. What will you hear? Just two guys playing their hearts out and having a great time--Paul Bruno on guitar, accordion and bodhran and Derek Wade on mandolin and harmonica. And they do just fine--all on their own. The guys sing the songs together, which is great--it adds a real bit of pep to the sound. The combination of the two voices is really what makes this CD terrific, instead of just a good bunch of songs--it's as if they pick energy up from one another and continue to cycle it throughout the entire song. (Oh--and the harmonica--can't forget the harmonica, a simply wonderful addition!) The album begins with "Whiskey You're the Devil" and ends with "Whiskey is the Life of Man," a rather appropriate sandwiching of things all things considered. In-between those two songs other tunes here include some favorites such as "Drunken Sailor," "Finnegan's Wake" and "Black Velvet Band," all done quite well. This is the band's second CD, and there is a third in the making....and if this one is any indication....it will be one to look forward to! Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among others and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her photography website at www.moonbeamdigital.com. Labels: cd_review_2007
Posted by Marc Gunn, Friday, March 16, 2007. 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! "We Never Got This Far Alone" by Homeland by Catherine L. TullyArtist: Homeland Album: "We Never Got This Far Alone" Year produced: 2005 The fact that this band has shared the stage with musical giants such as Black 47, Flogging Molly, The Prodigals and Gaelic Storm gives the first clue that Homeland might be a real Celtic rock contender--and "We Never Got This Far Alone" does not disappoint that hope. Often hailed as a fusion of "new rock and old Celtic," this is a band that is not quite that easily categorized. Each band member contributes considerably to the mix here and it pays off big. Lead vocalist Scott McGillivray has the gutsy voice of a rocker, needed to lead out songs that beg for that kind of command such as track 3, "The Descent." He nails it--and the guitar screams beside his vocals, providing excitement to the song as well. Truth be told, the cry of Ric Smith's fiddle is really as much of a presence as if it were another person singing--especially on track 1, "Heros Dead," where it fits beautifully and sounds amazing. The musical arrangements here are intriguing, far from typical, and full of life--and none of it would be complete without the bass sounds of Rob Koogler or the expert drum work of Jeremy Washburn. Fans of Celtic rock that are really wanting to check out something fresh should pick this CD up. Between the talents of the band, the skilled musical arrangements and the polished sound, it is a real winner. Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among others and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her photography website at www.moonbeamdigital.com. Labels: cd_review_2007
Posted by Marc Gunn, Friday, March 16, 2007. 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! "Four Aflame" by Maidens IV by Catherine L. TullyArtist: Maidens IV Album: "Four Aflame" Year produced: 2006 Four-part harmony.....and......four sisters! Maidens IV is made up of Havilah, Heather, Abigail and Tabitha. Originally a duo of two sisters named, you guessed it, Maidens II, the sisters have all joined forces and combined their considerable talents to bring out the best in the Celtic and Folk style music that they play. An explosion of strings greets the ears with the first track on the CD which jumps right in, highlighting the considerable talent of the musicians. Next, on "Lark In The Morning" you begin to hear the pretty harmonies these ladies can form together as they hop and skip their way through a complex and lovely song. Their last CD, "Charm and Fire" (Maidens III) showed the ladies to have mastered the instruments they play, and now they are tackling even more complex arrangements--truly an amazing whirl of sounds and rhythms here, and each track has something unique to offer. The voices, although still sweet and youthful, have a new maturity to them that brings an added dimension to the sounds they bring forth. Please don't miss track 11, "Fiddlers Magic," for the obvious reason....although, in truth, you don't need to get that far into the CD to note the skill these ladies play with. The title of the album really brings to life what is going on here--"Four Aflame"--for the fire can be heard in the instruments that these lovely ladies command. If you know anything about music--this CD will blow you away. And even if you don't--it's still a darn good listen! These ladies are a favorite of mine. Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among others and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her photography website at www.moonbeamdigital.com. Labels: cd_review_2007
Posted by Marc Gunn, Friday, March 16, 2007. 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! "Pipe Major's Jig" by Raymond McCullough Raymond McCullough has been writing songs since 1973. Not only is he a Celtic singer/songwriter, he also plays a variety of instruments including the guitar, mandolin and bodhran. No matter where he goes, he will play wherever he can. McCullough has performed in Isreal, China, Canada, the United States, Scotland and Ireland, both North and South, entertaining people in pubs, concert halls, churches and even on the street. In fact, his latest track "Different," reached No. 6 on the ILR World Independent Chart on 143 stations in 16 countries worldwide. His is a sound that is not to be missed.Hometown: Belfast, Northern Ireland Website: Raymond McCullough Download MP3: Pipe Major's Jig Buy CD: Into Jerusalem Similar Artists: Bob Dylan, Ceili Rain, Christie Moore, Clannad, Horslips, Luka Bloom, Raymond McCullough, The Eagles, The Who Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Join Song Henge. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2007
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Friday, March 16, 2007. 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 Star of the County Down " by Finnegan's Wake Based in Las Vegas, it's no doubt that Finnegan's Wake will show you a good time. They perform all the traditional, pub and political favorites with an added upbeat rock sound. Direct from Dublin, Ireland, Robbie Murphy, the lead singer, has such an amazing vocal range that the listener finds themselves captivated. In fact, when he peforms U2 tributes, his vocals are as close to the real thing as you can get.With a variety of talented musicans, bass player, Sean Kennedy, fiddle player, Myron Stuart, guitarist Matt O'Rourke, and drummer, Wayne Ritchie, they bring the rock to Celtic music and bring audiences a foot-stompin' good time! Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA & Dublin, Ireland Website: Finnegan's Wake Download MP3: The Star of the County Down Buy CD: Blarney Rock Similar Artists: Cheiftans, Finnegan's Wake, Flogging Molly, Gary Moore, Horselips, Thin Lizzy, U2 Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Join Song Henge. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2007
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Friday, March 16, 2007. 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! "Eddystone Light" by The Blarnacles The Blarnacles play a variety of Celtic and American instrumental music...and mostly classics. With a song list that ranges from drinking songs, kids songs, antiwar songs and sea shantys, The Blarnacles aren't afraid to mix it up. In fact, several of the instruments they play are atypical to Celtic music. This includes the harp, the harmonium, the bamboo sax, the recorder and the udoo. What this does give them is a distinct sound. One that everyone should check out.Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Website: The Blarnacles Download MP3: The Blarnacles on MySpace Buy CD: Got Blarnacles? Similar Artists: Alisha Jones, Chieftains, The Blarnacles, The Clancy Brothers Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2007
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Friday, March 16, 2007. 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! 17 St. Patrick's Day Music Downloads 2007
Every year for St. Patrick's Day, I compile a new list of St Patrick's Day MP3 downloads that are 100% free and legal. This year, I decided to present them in a new format. This year, all the files are compiled like a gigantic digital compilation CD. I ZIP the files up and you just need to download one file.
And if you were ever wondering what Song Henge is like. Well, now you have a better idea. Every month, I compile MP3 submissions into one of these ZIP files and send it out to hundreds of subscribers. Oh! And remember, at the end of the month, I'm switching to an annual fee. So you still have time to take advantage of the lifetime subscription fee for under twenty dollars. Download "17 Celtic Music Downloads for St. Patrick's Day" (73 MB) (p.s. these MP3s will only be up for a month, so download them soon) (no longer available) 17 Free Irish & Celtic Music Downloads for St. Patrick's Day
Oh! And don't forget some of these MP3s are time sensitive. They are exclusive to this magazine for ONE MONTH ONLY! Marc Gunn is an Irish and Scottish folk singer with a strange affinity for Celtic ballads, drinking songs and cats. He is the lead singer for the Brobdingnagian Bards. He is also Celtic music podcaster and promoters as well as publisher of Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Labels: st_patrick's_day_mp3s
Posted by Marc Gunn, Thursday, March 15, 2007. 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! "Honk Toot Suite" by Eamonn Coyne and Kris Drever
by Catherine L. Tully
Artist: Eamonn Coyne and Kris Drever Album: "Honk Toot Suite" by Eamonn Coyne and Kris Drever Year produced: 2007 Banjo and guitar are combined here to form the backbone of an 11-track whirling tour through the variety of acoustic Celtic sounds produced by these instruments. The perky mood of the banjo gives a truly toe-tappin, head bobbin feel to the music. When you get two individuals together that play well on their own the result is often good, but the fact that both these instruments are strings makes for a wonderfully harmonious blending of skills and a complimentary feel to the musical arrangements. The CD mixes in acoustic tracks with some that have vocals for variety. In addition, the lineup of music features one instrument, then the other and sometimes blends the two--great--since it seems as though you get a good taste of the backgrounds and influences of each musician. It's a sort of combo-style with influences throughout that include Irish and Scottish, making for even more of an eclectic blend. The song that points out that "combo style" of the two instruments and players the best is probably the last one, and the CDs namesake, "Honk Toot Suite." Back and forth the musicians go, building momentum and collecting energy all the while to a climactic and terrific finish. Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among others and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her photography website at www.moonbeamdigital.com. Labels: cd_review_2007
Posted by Marc Gunn, Thursday, March 15, 2007. 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! "Tales Through Time" by Rowan
by Catherine L. Tully
Artist: Rowan Album: "Tales Through Time" Year produced: 2007 Singer Marianne Payette Carter's gorgeous voice opens this CD, and it as though you can hear through her singing that she is well traveled--which she is--having been to Morocco, Ireland, Bali, North Africa and India, among other countries. The deepness of her vocals lend an air of authority to the lyrics she sings without being pushy or overbearing about it. She is one of the things that stands out the most about this CD, although fellow musicians Doug Harvey and Lance Zed certainly can--and do--hold their own. You can hear a definite "World Music" flavor in many of the musical tracks that are presented here, although it stays well within its Celtic roots overall. Here and there you'll hear a whisper of European folk--which is welcomed into the song without apology and, most often, goes as quickly as it came. It adds a different and surprising touch to the tracks where it appears. Something interesting about this band is that their personality shows through the music and holds your attention as much as the music itself. You feel as though you are hearing a little bit of their inner selves here somehow--and it's that personal touch that sets their music apart as much as the peppering of other influences that arrive from time to time. Part of it is the subject matter they have chosen to sing about, as they have picked songs with lyrics that speak to the heart and highlight the human experience in all its complexity. With a layering of emotions throughout, this CD is a thoughtful compilation. Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among others and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her photography website at www.moonbeamdigital.com. Labels: cd_review_2007
Posted by Marc Gunn, Thursday, March 15, 2007. 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! "One Lump Or Two" by The Tea Merchants by Catherine L. TullyArtist: The Tea Merchants Album: "One Lump Or Two" Year produced: 2007 Way back when, I reviewed the Tea Merchants self-titled CD and my one complaint was that there weren't enough tracks. Well, with their latest 12-track effort, "One Lump Or Two," I am proud to say that the fine gentlemen from Austin have remedied that. And--these guys have succeeded in putting out another great album as well. Don't miss track 4--"Led Zeppelin Polkas." Yes, you heard it right--if you didn't know that you could do Zeppelin Celtic-style, you do now! These guys really seem to enjoy throwing the unexpected at their listeners--which definitely is a good thing, not a bad one--and polkas are quickly becoming their chosen method of delivery for the unusual! There is plenty of the traditional fare to enjoy here too, and you'll find reels and a hornpipe are also present to satisfy the appetite. The light-heartedness of the band's approach may have you thinking that they can't play, but if that is an assumption you have made, you are quite mistaken. This CD, just released (March '07) by the recent World Music winners of the Austin Music Awards, is sounding quite professional and was cut in a recording studio, which really shows. As on their debut CD, the 3 members of this band crank out great sound. Nary a complaint from me this time around--just good music--and plenty of it! Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among others and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her photography website at www.moonbeamdigital.com. Labels: cd_review_2007
Posted by Marc Gunn, Thursday, March 15, 2007. 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! "Lark in the Morning" by Maidens IV
Maidens IV is a group of four sisters who bring vivacious fiddling, dynamic percussion and an enchanting four part harmony to their listeners. Since early childhood, Havilah, Heather, Abigail and Tabitha Justice have been actively performing classical and baroque style music with their nine siblings as a part of their home-schooling education.
As a classically trained vocalist, Heather is able to captivate her ausience with the brilliance of her voice. She arranges all of the music for the group and composes much of the vocals and instrumentals, bringing that distinctive sound to the band. Her bodhran is the heartbeat of their percussion. Havilah plays a spirited violin and brings a liveliness to the reels, jigs and ethnic tunes. On the viola, Abigail adds a depth and rich harmony to the group. On the acoustic guitar, Tabitha drives the rhythms and sensitive sounds. Together, the spirited rhythms of Maidens IV brings a youthful vigor to audiences everywhere. Hometown: Loundonville, Ohio, USA Website: Maidens IV Download MP3: Lark in the Morning Buy CD: Four Aflame Similar Artists: Celtic Women, Liz Carroll, Maidens IV, Solas Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2007
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Thursday, March 15, 2007. 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 Polka Set" by Wild Clover Band
The Wild Clover Band was formed back in 2000 as a house band for a local brewery in Kearney, Neb. Over the years, they grew to be quite popular, not only in Nebraska, but also in surrounding states. Their style of music: traditional Irish music...with a twist. Their style fuses the traditional sound with jazz, bluegrass, funk and rock styles without losing any of the acoustic flavor.
Hometown: Kearney, Nebraska, USA Website: Wild Clover Band Download MP3: The Polka Set Buy CD: Behind the Blarney Similar Artists: Enter The Haggis, Gaelic Storm, Grada, Irish Rovers, Teada, The Clancy Brothers, Wild Clover Band Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Join Song Henge. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2007
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Thursday, March 15, 2007. 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! "Celtic Blessings" by Celeste Howard
by Catherine L. Tully
Artist: Celeste Howard Album: "Celtic Blessings" Year produced: 2006 Starting out in music early--at the age of six in Los Angeles--Celeste Howard Ray's love for her chosen art shows through on her latest effort, Celtic Blessings. In this 12-track CD, her voice changes and shifts throughout. At times it sounds like something you would hear in a Broadway production, while at others it is soft and delicate, invoking emotion and having a "dream-like" quality. Some well-done harmonies round out the mix here as well. Celeste has a degree in performance and plenty of practical experience in music, including a 6-month tour of Australia and a performance at the famed Carnegie Hall. Currently a resident of New York, she also teaches when she isn't on the road. She has released several other CDs, with Celtic Blessings being her most recent. This CD features both traditional and original songs, and was inspired by Celtic poems. While this is not a classical or jazz album, Celeste's background and training in both have no doubt influenced the arrangements on this CD. Particularly refreshing is the use of the ancient-styled Bowed Psaltery, which is played here and adds a nice touch. The piano on track five, "Blessing For A Long Journey Home" was gentle and the music on that track was especially "other worldly" and enjoyable. Followed with the Loreena McKennitt-like next track, it truly transports. And just when you thought you had heard one too many versions and interpretations of "Greensleeves," here comes one worth listening to... Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among others and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her photography website at www.moonbeamdigital.com. Labels: cd_review_2007
Posted by Marc Gunn, Wednesday, March 14, 2007. 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! "Everybody" by Rathkeltair
by Catherine L. Tully
Artist: Rathkeltair Album: "Everybody" Year produced: 2006 This popular band debuted in 2003 and has been engaging audiences ever since. From the Celtic lead in on the first track on "Everybody" to the mix of instruments, this band is one that truly fuses rock with Celtic sound for something that is altogether their own. Sometimes their style is referred to as "Celtic Rock Jam Fusion," but it is truly the rhythm that captures you and stands out strong in the songs included here on this CD. A perfect example are the staccato sounds that pump and punctuate throughout track 2, "Night Visit/Brenda Stubbert's Reel. Full of Celtic sound, it transforms in the middle of the song and morphs into a true stew of musical styles. One fades and in another comes to take its place, but it is never forced. Somehow this band makes it seem like whatever is going on musically is the most natural thing on earth, even though this is something many long-time bands in the genre never manage to achieve. The pipes are expertly played in the hands of Neil Anderson; former member of the band "Seven Nations" along with fellow Rathkeltair band member Nick Watson, who plays drums and the tin whistle. If you are a Celtic rock lover--this is not the CD to pass on--it's just the right mixture of songs and sounds. Truly groundbreaking--this award-winning band is really something to hear. Have a listen. Make yourself happy. Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among others and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her photography website at www.moonbeamdigital.com. Labels: cd_review_2007
Posted by Marc Gunn, Wednesday, March 14, 2007. 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! "Live At The Grange" by MojoKelt
by Catherine L. Tully
Artist: MojoKelt Album: "Live At The Grange" Year produced: 2006 A pretty dang new band, only formed in January of 2006, MojoKelt is off to a good start with "Live At The Grange." It's funny--when you look at Celtic bands that are new--it isn't anything like looking at new bands in other styles of music; and this one is no exception. Many Celtic musicians are former session players, such as MojoKelt's Tom Watson, or have been playing traditional music for many, many years, such as the band's champion Uilleann pipe player, Paul McKernan. While there may be amateur musicians out there in the field, you aren't going to find them here. Not in this band. Branded "Rock n' Folk n' Roll," their sound fits the description, but in a typically traditional Irish way. The pipes really are a signature sound here, and the entire CD has a "small venue" feel that is refreshingly not over-processed. Close your eyes and you can believe you're at the pub listening to them. Don't miss track 3's, "The Kesh Set" here, an absolute jam. Not one bad track in the bunch on this CD. The band favors an upbeat tempo, which is especially "sprightly" in many of the songs. There are a few notable exceptions, such as track 6, "She Wore Black" which almost starts with the feel of a slower pop rock song--different and rather attention-grabbing considering the flavor of the other pieces here. Also in the same vein is the last track on the CD, "The Walker," an easy tune with simple lyrics that work well in tandem with the subtle accompaniment. A little slice of life piece to wrap things up. Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among others and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her photography website at www.moonbeamdigital.com. Labels: cd_review_2007
Posted by Marc Gunn, Wednesday, March 14, 2007. 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! "Rakes of Mallow" by Men of Thunda
Two of the earliest intsruments known to man are the drums and the bagpipes. Men of Thunda, a Celtic tribal band hailing from Louisville, Ky., is made up of one piper and three drummers. Their goal: to pay tribute to an ancient form of Celtic musical entertainment.
What makes Men of Thunda different from military pipe bands is that Men of Thunda is strictly a band of entertainers. They do not enter in competitions. What they do, however, is strive to bring fun to their audience through their music, composed of spirited renditions of traditional Highland bagpipe melodies accompanied by tribal drumbeats. How do they make themselves sound different from those pipe and drum corps most people associate with their sound? Simple. The traditional bagpipe tunes are played at a faster tempo. Also, the percussion parts are created from both traditional Scottish drumming as well as percussive influences around the world. By blending these styles, their sound is unique and catchy. Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky, USA Website: Men of Thunda Download MP3: Men of Thunda on MySpace Similar Artists: Albannach, Clann An Drumma, Men of Thunda, Regimental Pipe bands, Tartan Terrors, Tribal Drum music Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2007
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Monday, March 12, 2007. 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! "Set de Michel" by The Booze Brothers
What emerges when you mix Irish music with punk rock? Shaken or stirred, the result is The Booze Brothers. Their sound is unlike other Celtic punk bands: more traditional than Flogging Molly and more rock than the Young Dubliners. With high tempo rock 'n reel, their style is even more fun to watch.
The band formed in 1998 where they made their mark in the industry as a Pogue cover band. Playing around pubs and the like, they established their name. A few years later, they were the highlight of festivals and major clubs, playing with well-known Celtic music artists. Since then, they have never stopped touring and average about 80 gigs a year. With a wide range in listeners, their music is enjoyed by everyone of all ages. And their style is what helps define them and keep them interesting. Hometown: Pyrenees, France Website: The Booze Brothers Download MP3: Set de Michel Buy CD: Elevator Similar Artists: Flogging Molly, Greenday, Pogues, System of a Down, The Booze Brothers, Young Dubliners Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Join Song Henge. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2007
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Monday, March 12, 2007. 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! "McKenzie" by Murphy's Law
They've performed in packed public houses, barn dances and music festivals. Murphy's Law, a band that has spread the beautiful sounds of Irish music throughout the South Island of New Zealand, have taken the music from the old countries and added their own colonial twist. What emerged was the sound that Murphy's Law is known for, but keeping with the traditions of the new countries settled by those of Irish and Scottish descent, searching for a better life away from their homes. The stories within the songs will transport the listener to a time where they will mine the Gold, shear the sheep and enjoy the music and traditions that were brought with travelers of long ago.
Hometown: Christchurch, New Zealand Website: Murphy's Law Download MP3: McKenzie Similar Artists: Bushfire, Bushwakers, Dubliners, Murphy's Law, The Clancy Brothers, Wolftones Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Join Song Henge. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2007
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Monday, March 12, 2007. 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 Kesh Jig" by Joe Hooper
Joe Hooper has made substancial improvement in the time allowed for any new banjoy player. The bands he attempted to perform in were found far too anti-traditional in North England. Therefore, he records with various people. Hooper was taught by various people from around Britain and coupled with his heavy metal streak, his style is quite unique. Not only does he play traditional Irish and Scottish tunes, but he also plays them as lively and fast as he can. Hooper, while attempting to write his own work, currently has performed with bands such as "Kesh It Up" and "Hoopers Roll."
Hometown: Barnsley, Great Britain, UK Website: Joe Hooper Download MP3: Joe Hooper on MySpace Similar Artists: Flogging Molly, Joe Hooper, Korpiklaani, The Idle Road, The McBrides, The Pogues, The Rhythm Chaps Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Join Song Henge. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2007
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Thursday, March 08, 2007. 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! "Ye Jacobites" by The McMontos
The McMontos are like to keep the traditional sounds of Irish and Scottish folk music alive. However, with an added drop of modern rock, their sound becomes unique. In fact, their songs make excellent pub and drinking songs. This band has a ton of energy and lends it to each of the tunes they perform.
Hometown: Nuertingen, Germany Website: The McMontos Download MP3: The McMontos on MySpace Similar Artists: Andy Irvine, Andy M Stewart, Barney McKenna, Christy Moore, Hamish Imlach, Luke Kelly, Noel McLoughlin, Silly Wizard, The Dubliners, The McMontos Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Join Song Henge. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2007
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Thursday, March 08, 2007. 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! "Green Fields of France" by Christiane Cargill
It was 2006 when, after establishing herself as an accomplished and agile pianist with a gift for melodies and a fluid, soulful voice, that Christiane Cargill decided to launch her first solo project. In doing so, she chose to explore her Scottish and Irish heritage.
"On this project, I've stepped back from the full band sound, as I wanted to make an intimate recording, capturing the mood and feel of Ireland and Scotland, and what those places have meant to me," Cargill said. Her decision to make a Celtic album came from an overwhelming response to her performance of "Danny Boy," which was featured as a bonus track to anyone who pre-ordered the full-length Riddle the Sphinx CD entitled "Fun House." "I've been performing a few of the Irish songs at a gig here and there, and I'm really excited about the response we've heard," Cargill said. "People really seem to connect with these traditional songs, and as an artist, it's a wonderful challenge to take these songs and try to make them my own." Not only with the upcoming album "Metamorphosis" feature traditional songs, but four original songs as well. Cargill says she now has "the bug" for Celtic music, especially after opening for the Young Dubliners. And with her voice and skills...she's ready to take the Celtic music scene by storm. Hometown: Orange County, California, USA Website: Christiane Cargill Download MP3: Green Fields of France Buy CD: "Metamorphosis" Similar Artists: Celtic Woman, Christiane Cargill, Enya, Loreena McKennitt, Makem and Clancy Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2007
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Thursday, March 08, 2007. 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 Maid on the Shore" by Ceili Moss
Do you like acoustic music? If you are a fan of Celtic music and acoustic music, Ceili Moss is the right kind of band for you. In fact, Ceili Moss can be best described as "acoustic folk-rock with a Celtic-Pan-European edge that is not afraid of coloring a bit outside of the lines..."
And while Celtic music, or more specifically, Irish music plays an important role in their style, it's not the only type of music they play. In fact, this band samples from other sounds, including those from other genres, including, though not limited to Flemish, Scandinavian, Latin American, Mitteleuropa, Klezmer, blues or medieval repertoire, and even a bit of Ska. It's all about that personal touch that they give their songs. Ceili Moss definitely brings a lot of variety to their style. Hometown: Brussels, Belgium Website: Ceili Moss Download MP3: The Maid on the Shore Buy CD: On The Shore Similar Artists: Ambrozijn, Ceili Moss, Clannad, Kadril, Pogues, The Chieftains, Waterboys Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2007
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Thursday, March 08, 2007. 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! "Regret" by HOMELAND
Since 1999, HOMELAND has been rockin' the stage with their own style of music that is a conglomeration of new rock and old Celtic style, creating some "tricked out traditional" tunes since their origination. They've played everywhere, from neighborhood pub to national festivals to Ireland, Scotland, and England. They've shared the stage with front runners in their genre, such as Black 47, Gaelic Storm and Flogging Molly.
Their current release is entitled "We Never Got This Far Alone," and seems to strike the perfect balance between traditional and rock originals. HOMELAND is one of those bands that will keep you on your feet, and keep your toes tappping. Hometown: Columbus, Ohio, USA Website: HOMELAND Download MP3: Regret Buy CD: We Never Got This Far Alone Similar Artists: Big Country, Black47, Dave Mathew's Band, Homeland, Tempest, U2, Young Dubs Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Join Song Henge. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2007
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Monday, March 05, 2007. 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! "King of the World" by The McBrides
It's bands like The McBrides that make Celtic music rock. Their sound is so unique. Imagine if you took the sounds of the Horslips, Thin Lizzy and the Chieftains and mixed them all together. The result would be The McBrides. They take traditional songs and add a rock edge to them. And their own music is Celtic rock at its finest. It's enough to get anyone and everyone up on their feet. There is no other sound quite like them.
Hometown: Toronto, Canada Website: The McBrides Download MP3: The McBrides on MySpace Similar Artists: Fairport Convention, Horslips, Moving Hearts, Planxty, The McBrides, Thin Lizzy Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Join Song Henge. Labels: free_celtic_mp3_2007
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Sunday, March 04, 2007. 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! Top Celtic CDs Sold in February 2007
The following Celtic Music Chart is a list of the Top 20 Celtic CDs sold at CD Baby through the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine, Celtic Music CD Store, Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, and our affiliates.
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