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. "The Twa Corbys" by Scott Boswell Scott Boswell started his music ccareer and his interest in music at a Ren Faire. He was at Scarborough Faire when he heard Gibbon the Troubador perform. He was captivated and soon found himself working at Ren Faires throughout the country. He met the Bedlam Bards and after a few words of confidence from his friends Hawke and Cedrick, he took his first steps into the Celtic Music world.Already proficient at the guitar, he was a quick study on the whistle. Once he heard an Irish flute on a recording, he was hooked. Boswell found himself learning the complex instrument and recording Jug of Punch. His music inspires. His sound is fantastic. Everyone should give him a listen. Hometown: Austin, Texas, USA Website: Scott Boswell Download MP3: The Twa Corbys Buy CD: Thistle Similar Artists: Andy M. Stewart, Gibbon the Troubador, Grada, Lunasa, Mike Mcgoldrick, Old Blind Dogs, Scott Boswell 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_2009
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Tuesday, March 24, 2009. 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! "Pigeon on the Gate" by Annie B. Jamieson Elementary School Grade 7 Irish Orchestra
Under the guidance of Mr. James Colpitts, Annie B. Jamieson Elementary School offers something that most schools don't have - the largest school string orchestra program in Canada. The 2008-2009 Grade 7 Orchestra is composed of 16 violins, 2 cellos and 1 bass. Every week, the students rehearse twice during their lunch hour. These students are amazing in their study and mastery of Irish and Celtic music.
Hometown: Vancouver, Canada Download MP3: Pigeon on the Gate 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_2009
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Monday, March 23, 2009. 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! "Park the Car" by Doug Folkins Doug Folkins sound brings listeners back to the old traditions of raucious Maritime kitchen parties. Infusing a bit of Canadian integrity, his sound is a bit like Great Big Sea meets Blue Rodeo. Unique and fun.Hometown: Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada Website: Doug Folkins Download MP3: Park the Car Buy CD: Another Last Call Similar Artists: Bruce Guthro, Great Big Sea, The Mahones 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_2009
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Saturday, March 21, 2009. 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 Butterfly/Miss McLeod's/Pigeon on the Gate" by Sweetfire Shannon Miller and Laurel Thomsen are the dynamic duo that came together to form Sweetfire. These two both shared a love of Celtic music and decided that they would create music in that genre. With the addition of Jana Heller, guitarist, and Andy Gilhooley, bodhran, doumbek, "laptop," the band has created a strong sense of rhythm and meoldy, adding a lot of flavor to their songs. This passion for music is what drives Sweetfire to create and to perform to perfection.Hometown: Monterey, California, USA Website: Sweetfire Download MP3: The Butterfly/Miss McLeod's/Pigeon on the Gate Buy CD: Shannon Miller and Laurel Thomsen Similar Artists: Altan, Enya, Dervish 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_2009
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Friday, March 20, 2009. 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! "Toss the Feathers/Cooly's Reel" by Leprechaun Water Family, music and beer. That was how Leprechaun Water was conceived in the beginning. Since then, the band has been working hard to learn instruments and create a set of songs that audiences everywhere would enjoy. They succeeded. In the world of Celtic music...these traditional songs are top-notch and played to perfection. The music of Leprechaun Water sweeps you away to the green, rolling hills of Ireland.Hometown: Newquay, Cornwall, UK Website: Leprechaun Water Download MP3: Toss the Feathers/Cooly's Reel Buy CD: Traditional Irish Jigs and Reels E.P. Similar Artists: The Bothy Band, Kevin Burke, Tommy Peoples. 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_2009
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Thursday, March 19, 2009. 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 Dolphin Song" by The Blarnacles The Blarnacles not only play traditional Celtic music, but they also sing their songs in English and Irish. Their new CD, The Road to Blarney, depicts their unique style and sound. Not only do they hit on slow tunes and the old-fashioned dance numbers, but they've incorporated a few funny songs as well. It's a CD that is made for everyone to enjoy!Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Website: The Blarnacles Download MP3: The Dolphin Song Buy CD: The Road to Blarney Similar Artists: Clancy Bros, Altan, The Chieftains, Tommy Makem 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_2009
Posted by Karen J. Brady, Thursday, March 19, 2009. 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 Free St. Patrick's Day MP3s for 2009 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. Many of these artists are played regularly in the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. And ALL of these artists were generous enough to offer their music for a brand compilation CD entitled the Best of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.This compilation CD benefits the podcast as well as a Celtic non-profit. I've donated over $6,000 to Celtic non-profits around the United States. So when you buy a CD, you support both this podcast and your fellow Celts. But please don't stop there! The main point of this compilation and these free MP3s is to help promote independent Celtic music. If you find an artist that you really love on this compilation, then head over to the artist website, drop them an email to let them know you found them through the CD. Then buy their CD. While you're at it, if you want to find out what it's like getting an annual subscription to Song Henge, you'll get a good idea when you download this free zip file of 17 Free St Patrick's Day MP3s for 2009. Download "17 Celtic Music Downloads for St. Patrick's Day" (64 MB) (p.s. these MP3s will only be up for a month, so download them soon) 17 Free Irish & Celtic Music Downloads for St. Patrick's Day
Marc Gunn is an Irish and Scottish folk singer with a strange affinity for Celtic ballads, drinking songs and cats. 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, Monday, March 16, 2009. 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 Never Drank" by Marc Gunn
Marc Gunn is an accomplished professional performer, songwriter, and producer who brings a powerful and expressive voice to Celtic music. He is accomplished on an unusual instrument - the autoharp – and has expanded his traditional work in Irish and Scottish music to fuse the roots of Celtic with blues, jazz and folk music. Marc Gunn delivers exciting live shows as well as compelling and original recordings. Gunn has 14 solo albums to his credit to date.
 Hometown: Austin, TX Website: www.marcgunn.com Download MP3: "St. Patrick Never Drank" Buy CD: The FuMP Similar Artists: Brobdingnagian Bards, Andy M. Stewart, Ed Miller, Black 47, The Dubliners, Clannad, Enya, Bryan Bowers, Irish Rovers, Loreena McKennit, The Corries, Joni Mitchell, Elvis Presley, Altan, Martin Carthy, Dolores Keane & John Faulkner, Jean Redpath, Roger McGuinn, The Clancy Brothers, Ewan MacColl, Kingston Trio, Christy Moore, Dick Gaughan, Fairport Convention, Dervish, Phil Coulter, The Fureys, Steeleye Span 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_2009
Posted by Marc Gunn, Saturday, March 14, 2009. 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! Review: "Ten Thousand Miles To Bedlam" by Ockam's Razor Artist: Ockham's RazorThis is the second album put out by Ockham's Razor. The first, self-titled CD came out in 2006 and I found it quite interesting--found myself wondering where the band would take things next. Now I know--and I liked it! Influenced by things as disparate as Irish folk music, Balkan gypsy tunes and punk rock, the band blends everything and brands it with their own unique style. This CD is for people who want to listen to something different that still retains Celtic flavor. Don't miss "Lanigan's Ball" and "I'll Tell Me Ma" for their energy, and "Gypsy Queen" for something that departs from the norm. The band has been termed “Turbo Celtic” and “Ethno Punk," yet they remain immensely listenable. Some Celtic punk tunes are for a limited audience, but the thrashy feel here is still very musical. You have to give it a taste and see if you like it, but it's worth a whirl. The group members are young, a fact that is reflected in the energy of the album at nearly every turn--and tune. The band has grown since their debut CD, and this one has more polish as well as a more cohesive style. It makes one wonder--what will they have in store for us for album number three? Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among other magazines, and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her website at CatherineLTully.com. Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Labels: cd_review_2009
Posted by Catherine L. Tully, Saturday, March 14, 2009. 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! Review: "Tri" by Haggis Rampant Artist: Haggis RampantThis third CD by a father/daughter team is aptly named "Tri," which is "three" in Scottish. The group is made up of three people: Steve and Gillian Brownlee on the pipes and Pam on the bodhran and Scottish marching bass. It is also the third effort that the group has collaborated on, and any fan of the pipes is sure to enjoy this album, as well as the others that this group has collaborated on. You'll hear Scotland the Brave, Amazing Grace, and High Road to Gairloch among the tunes represented here--each with their own flavor. The lovely harmonies keep this CD fresh and alive and the combination of two pipers adds energy to the songs as well. While the arrangements aren't earth-shatteringly different, they work very well and are expertly played. Things don't have to be modern to be done nicely. As a matter-of-fact, sometimes its refreshing to hear traditional songs just updated slightly and played with confidence. The twelve tracks all have that air about them. Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among other magazines, and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her website at CatherineLTully.com. Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Labels: cd_review_2009
Posted by Catherine L. Tully, Saturday, March 14, 2009. 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! Review: "Clement Street" by The Gas Men Artist: The Gas MenAre you looking to stock up on Irish tunes? How 'bout a whole huge CD of them! The Gas Men have that here with twenty--count 'em--twenty tracks! There is a real stew of music on the CD, and you'll find vocal tracks, Irish dance music and more--a real mixture. Ballads, jigs and all the good stuff. Trying to keep track of the band members and instruments that they play is dizzying, so it's best here to just kick back and enjoy the entertainment. Energetic polka music gives some zing, while the thoughtful arrangement on tracks such as on track 4, "Argentina" lend a softer edge to the album. The band plays tightly and you can tell that they've been around for a while because it sounds like it all comes so easy. Starting off with their own version of "Jug of Punch" and finishing up with a fancy, tongue-twister called "The Lilting Gas Men," this is an enjoyable collection of good solid Irish music. Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among other magazines, and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her website at CatherineLTully.com. Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Labels: cd_review_2009
Posted by Catherine L. Tully, Friday, March 13, 2009. 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! Review: "Irish Makeover" by Skully Artist: SkullyWell, well! An Irish makeover indeed it is! You can take traditional songs and redo them, but it typically doesn't turn out well unless there is an overall vision for doing so. There is here. Right off the bat with track 1, "Molly Malone" you hear a new sound that works. I bet you didn't think this song could sound "cutting edge"...but it can, and does here. And the vocals are as smooth as butter. The electronic feel to some of the tracks might throw hardcore traditionalists, but for those who like to mix things up a bit, they'll be right on target. Once known for being part of the band Metisse, this man ventures out now into new territory with Irish Makeover. Care has been taken here to retain the depth of emotion that goes with the traditional songs, but they have been updated and arranged for today's listener. This is a new look at the old stuff. And it's really, really great. Some don't miss tracks include Blackbird, Scarborough Fair and Red Is The Rose. It's an interesting take on traditional music with a clearly modern edge. Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among other magazines, and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her website at CatherineLTully.com. Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs. Labels: cd_review_2009
Posted by Catherine L. Tully, Friday, March 13, 2009. 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! Review: "Epiphany" by Silver Spire Artist: Silver SpireYou'll be glad to know that not only is the fiddle alive and well, but it's tremendous here on "Epiphany". Celtic flavor spills over into all the songs here, although there are plenty of other influences as well. You'll hear some bluegrass, folk and even a bit of gospel peppered throughout this fine CD. Flute, whistle, guitar, ukulele and percussion instruments round out the offerings here, but the fiddle is front and center for the ride. There is something nice and old-fashioned about the mood of this album. It seems content to play the good stuff with no need to go modern or spin a terribly unusual arrangement out of thin air. That said, it is meant as a compliment. Traditional sounds are hard to master, and authenticity is often lost in the process. Not here. The opening and closing tracks were actually my favorites, but there is plenty in-between to enjoy as well. The ten tracks offer just enough to savor, but not so many songs that you tire of the sound. A perfect sampling of the considerable talents of this band. Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among other magazines, and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her website at CatherineLTully.com. Published by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Don't just download. Support your favorite Celtic music groups. Buy Celtic music CDs.
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