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MP3: "Eamonn an Chnoic" by Dark Patrick
Dark Patrick brings a new combination of sounds to Celtic music. Performing a combination of Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and Ukrainian dances, rare ancient melodies, little known songs, and a few more famous ones (in Ukrainian, Irish and English languages) on traditional Ukrainian and Irish instruments.
Their music is dynamic, touching mostly on old Irish songs by expanding into an emotional Ukrainian Cossack. You never know what you're going to hear, and that's one of the main draws of this group. Drawing on their wide musical tastes and experiences, their unique style is evident in their songs and music.
Burning Bridget Cleary formed on St. Patrick's Day in 2006 when Genevieve Gillespie joined forces with a father-daughter duo, Lou and Rose Baldino. The union brought was a lively, beautiful Celtic flair that had youthful intensity and exuberance on even traditional tunes. Each song builds in intensity and energy, the same energy that has captivated audiences everywhere. Their CD, Everything is Alright, was released in November 2008.
Brad Reid has been working on a music career since 2002. Although he first studied saxophone, his interests and the demands placed on him as a working musician led him to other woodwind instruments - the flute and clarinet. In addition, he also plays the fiddle, guitar, and bagpipes. Reid has had the opportunity to tour with Joel Mason and his Elton John tribute show, as well as Johnny Thunder (formerly of The Drifters), Eddie Holman, and more.
Brad’s versatility of styles and instruments continues to open many doors for him, and led to the recent release of his first traditional Cape Breton fiddle album, “The Conundrum”, on which he recorded both the fiddle and guitar.
Jenna Greene, also known as The Green Lady, shows off her amazing voice and songwriting talents, weaving tales of myth and magic into her songs. Inspired by anciet lore, Greene takes the listener on a quest, encouraging them to follow their dreams and view life with a child-like wonder. An amazing talent, she has traveled all over New England bringing her songs to various audiences. Her sound, her voice, her songs...are so easy to fall in love with.
MP3: "The Day After The Night Before" by Dust Rhinos
They are big men with a monster sound. There is no better way to describe the Dust Rhinos. The band consists of two violins, a mandolin, and a bodhran and they use those instruments to bludgeon their wild audience with a Celtic sonic assault, leaving them wanting more. Playing traditional airs, reels, and jigs, the Dust Rhinos give each tune a new twist of hard-core Celtic rock! It's a beautiful thing!
MP3: "The Hanging of Jamie Macpherson" by Grey Aengus
Grey Aengus presents traditional instruments on traditional Celtic music. Playing the tunes on Hammer Dulcimer and Hurdy Gurdy, the sound that Grey Aengus creates takes you back to the past...and you lose yourself there.
The interesting Celto-Appalachian style is really well done here on "When Humans Walked The Earth". The two musical styles compliment each other so readily that it seems fairly natural that people would want to blend them. Even so, not all do it with the ease that is seen here. Brown mixes sounds seamlessly and makes you feel like there was no other way it could have been done. That takes considerable skill, and I was really impressed with his arrangements here, as well as the skill of the musicians.
"The Cuckoo" was by far my favorite song of the bunch, but I have a feeling that this is a CD where everyone will hear it a little differently. There are both traditional and original songs featured throughout--some short--some long. The track listing makes sense and adds to the ebb and flow of the album as well. Accompaniment is always easy and seems to be effortless, although this effect is really not possible without considerable ability. This is not a CD that you need to concentrate on to enjoy; simply sit back and let the music wash over you.
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.
This CD has all the Celtic rock energy you need to go all night long feeling good about life. It has the push and raucous style of punk music without the anarchy--a really great combination! The five-piece band from Canada is no new kid on the block and it shows here in their tight stylings and unbounded energy. Somehow they still manage to show off their considerable talent on the instruments while barreling down the road full-steam with song after song. Funny without being slapstick silly, these guys know how to bring just the right touch to each song they craft.
Don't miss songs like track 4, "Sally Brown" and track 11, "Step It Out Mary" which help show that the band is as versatile as they are talented. If you are looking for a CD that you can get excited about, this would be one that I would recommend checking out. The right blend of fun, skill, music and energy, Dust Rhinos are immensely listenable. I look forward to the next one--and even if it was just more of the same--I'd be satisfied.
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.
Love that 'ol country music sound? Do you dig good Irish flavor? If your answer is a big, hearty "yes," then Don's your man! I really enjoyed the unusual blending of style and feeling on this CD. Both the west and Ireland are represented here and it is quite unlike anything I've heard before.
Fresh and distinct, Gabbert's mix works quite nicely.
You'll find familiar tunes here such as "Yellow Rose of Texas" and "Danny Boy," but don't think you can figure out how they'll be presented before you have a listen. My personal favorite is "Somewhere in Kildare," which is a good tune to highlight as an example of this entire CD's style.
I loved Gabbert's voice--totally country. It reminds me of something you'd hear on a jukebox in a fun bar out somewhere in the west. Of course, the Irish songs and sound would be a bit out of the ordinary in that setting. Still, that is kind of what this entire album is about really. After all, why not stay true to yourself, right?
Fans of easy country style will love this CD, but those who have a strong Irish streak will favor it as well. A really unexpected treat.
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.
The Killdares are not just a band. Far from it really. This group is an experience! The band formed back in 1996 and, since then, have grown to become one of the hottest, cutting edge bands in music today - Celtic or otherwise.
Comprised of world-class musicans fro all over the US, the Killdares have been creating their hard-driving, alternative Celtic rock music by blending their skills in the Celtic realm with power-pop sounds and straight up rock n' roll hooks.
It's a fresh new sound that is sure to get you hooked at first listen.