Celtic MP3s: February 2005

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"Ferry Me Over" by Ed Miller

What can I say about Ed Miller. I adore his work. Ed is a a native of Edinburgh, Scotland who now lives in Austin, Texas. He is a product of the 1960s folk revival in Scotland and moved to the United States in 1968 to complete his graduate work in Geography, and later Folklore, at the University of Texas at Austin. He is also the host of a folk music program on Austin's public radio station, KUT-FM.

Ed Miller has had a profound on my musical career. I first met him at a Scottish gathering in Austin, Texas. It must've been my second year performing Celtic music. He was a stunning performer, and focusing on the songs of Scotland, he inspired me to start studying the music of my own Clan Gunn heritage.

Now we're working on our Scots CD, "Real Men Wear Kilts," but I honestly can't see how it could compare to the strong confident songs of Ed Miller. He's a brilliant storyteller and a majestic singer. I hope one day I'll be half the musician of Ed Miller.

Hometown: Austin, Texas
Similar Artists: Andy M. Stewart, Hamish Henderson, Brian McNeill, E.J. Jones, Pipo Hernandez, Kathy Brotherton, Cathie Ryan, Rich Brotherton, Matt McGinn, Belle Stewart, Dougie MacLean, Dick Gaughan, Archie Fisher, Hamish Imlach, Adam McNaughtan

Website: Ed Miller
Download MP3: "Ferry Me Over"
Buy CD: Generations of Change

--posted by Marc Gunn of the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine, Subscribe for Celtic Free Music Downloads, Friday, February 25, 2005

"Moore St. Girls" by The Elders

The Elders are a Celtic band that does traditional Irish music with a rock and country twist to it. Very energetic, yet they also have beautiful ballads included. Based out of Kansas City, MO, they tour around the country. Have 3 cd's out and working on a live cd released for fall and another cd released in the spring. They have done many tv appearances and are getting airplay here in the states and also in Canada and Australia.

Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Similar Artists: Young Dubliners, Gaelic Storm, Great Big Sea, The Beatles

Website: The Elders
Download MP3: "Moore St. Girls"
Buy CD: American Wake
Buy CD: The Secret World of Celtic Rock

--posted by Marc Gunn of the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine, Subscribe for Celtic Free Music Downloads, Friday, February 25, 2005

"Groovy Scooby" by The Rogues

Here's another band that was ädded to upcoming to the upcoming compilation CD, "The Secret World of Celtic Rock."

Formed in Houston, Texas in 1994, The Rogues have now become international performers, with appearances all over North America and Scotland. They have shared the stage with Natalie McMaster, The Battlefield Band, Steeleye Span, and Eric Rigler Bad Haggis) and have become the favourite act at numerous festivals and Scottish events around the country. The band recently completed their sixth album, as well as their first DVD, “Made in Texas.” Their fifth album, "The Rogues 5.0," and their fourth release, "Off Kilter," are listed six times in the Grammy book.

The group is newly reorganized and sounding better than ever. The band features EJ Jones (formerly of Clandestine) and Jeremy Freeman on bagpipes. Look for their show stopping performance this year at the North Texas Irish Festival.

Hometown: Houston, Texas
Similar Artists: Clandestine, The Scottish Rogues, The Willow Band, Jiggernaut, Battlefield Band, Scotland's Reign, Tartan Terrors

Website: The Rogues
Download MP3: "Groovy Scooby"
Buy CD: Made In Texas
Buy CD: The Secret World of Celtic Rock

--posted by Marc Gunn of the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine, Subscribe for Celtic Free Music Downloads, Saturday, February 19, 2005

"Old Dun Cow" by Seamus Kennedy

Seamus Kennedy, originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, has been entertaining audiences all over the United States for the past 32 years. With a ready wit and a vast store of songs, he travels from Alaska to Florida, Maryland to California, performing for audiences which range from Popes and presidents to bartenders and bricklayers, from college students to kindergartners.

Hometown: Maryland
Similar Artists: Tommy Sands, Pete St. John, Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem, The Dubliners, Luke Kelly, The Irish Rovers

Website: Seamus Kennedy
Download MP3: "Old Dun Cow"
Buy CD: Let The Music Take You Home

--posted by Marc Gunn of the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine, Subscribe for Celtic Free Music Downloads, Saturday, February 19, 2005

"Day After Day" by Tears for Beers

The various musical preferences of the musicians add themselves in Tears For Beers to an overall view that permits loans from country music, bluegrass, hillbilly or reggae apart from traditional Irish and Scottish folk and also grooving rock music. That developes an individual non-standard music style that Tears For Beers self-conscious call "Folk'n'Roll".

Hometown: Germany
Similar Artists: Hooters, The Pogues, Levellers

Website: Tears For Beers music
Download MP3: "Day After Day"
Buy CD: Cracky Bones
Also available on The Secret World of Celtic Rock

--posted by Marc Gunn of the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine, Subscribe for Celtic Free Music Downloads, Sunday, February 13, 2005

"My Titania, Wake You, My Sweet Queen" by Marc Gunn

Marc Gunn performs Celtic songs and offers folk music downloads from a wide array of Irish, Scottish, and old-time American folk music styles, in addition to his original music. He performs a capella and on America's folk instrument, the autoharp.

Hometown: Austin, Texas
Similar Artists: The Dubliners, The Irish Rovers, The Clancy Brothers, The Corries, Robert Burns, Christy Moore, The Wolfe Tones, Ewan MacColl, Ed Miller, Andy M. Stewart

Website: Marc Gunn music
Download MP3: "My Titania, Wake You, My Sweet Queen"
Buy CD: Soul of a Harper

--posted by Marc Gunn of the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine, Subscribe for Celtic Free Music Downloads, Sunday, February 13, 2005

"Tom O'Connor's/The Joy of My Life/Handy with the Stick" by Teada

Teada's characteristic lively blend of instrumentals and vocals in the traditional Irish idiom has seen the band evolve into the busiest touring act in the traditional music scene in recent times.

Having first come to attention through an appearance on the innovative Irish television series, Flosc, in 2001, Teada has since gone on to capture the imagination of many thoughout the world with a creative and spontaneous musical approach, seeking to capture the intricicies of traditional artform within a contemporary band context.

Hometown: Ireland
Similar Artists: John Blake, Oisin Mac Diarmada, Sean McElwain, Tristan Rosenstock

Website: Teada
Download: "Tom O'Connor's/The Joy of My Life/Handy with the Stick"
Buy CD: Téada

--posted by Marc Gunn of the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine, Subscribe for Celtic Free Music Downloads, Saturday, February 05, 2005

"Moving Air" by Enam

Enam's music appears to be a mixture of Celtic, New Age, African, and even Medieval influences... By using multi-layer techniques, he was able to play all the instruments and sing all the voices. Some of his mesmerizing compositions do not have traditional lyrics as such, but they contain combinations of pronounced and sung sounds that invite the listener on an otherworldly journey.

Hometown: Nijmegen, Netherlands
Similar Artists: Enya, Adiemus, Loreena McKennitt

Website: Enam
Download: "Moving Air"
Buy CD: CDs