Free Irish Music Downloads

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"Spancil Hill" by Jed Marum

Jed Marum is a music man. His sound is similar to Dublin City Limits with a touch of Texas Green Grass and Houston in the Rare Ould Times. He mixes Irish melodies with Appalachian rhythms and Tall Texas Tales. All of this is spun out in a festive frame of mind, with the most emphasis falling on the vocals. An amazing listen!

Hometown: Dallas, Texas, USA
Website: Jed Marum
Download MP3: Spancil Hill
Buy CD: Lonestar Stout

Labels: Alex Beaton, Appalachian Folk-styles, Brian McNeill, Chieftains, Clancy Brothers, Doc Watson, Ed Miller, Jed Marum, Seamus Kennedy, Tim O'Brien, Tommy Makem, Wolftones

--posted by Karen J. Brady, Thursday, September 27, 2007
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"Washerwoman Melody" by Buck63 and a Rock

It's The Murphys from Murphy, Ore. And the two of them have introduced a new combination of Celtic/Irish music with a down-home bluegrass sound. Having been married for 18 years now, Heather and Matt Murphy are still making beautiful music together. Give them a listen. See for yourself!

Hometown: Murphy, Oregon, USA
Website: Buck63 and a Rock
Download MP3: Washerwoman Melody

Labels: Buck63 and a Rock, Chieftains, Ed Miller, Jay Farrar, Jerry Garcia, Waterboys

--posted by Karen J. Brady, Saturday, May 12, 2007
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"Seven Drunken Nights" 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 brob-din-nahg-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
Website: www.thebards.net
Download MP3: "Seven Drunken Nights"
Buy CD: The Holy Grail of Irish Drinking Songs

Labels: Brobdingnagian Bards, Christy Moore, Clannad, Ed Miller, Enya, Gaelic Storm, Irish Drinking Songs, Irish Rovers, Seven Drunken Nights, The Clancy Brothers, The Corries, The Dubliners, The Wolfe Tones

--posted by Marc Gunn, Saturday, February 17, 2007
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"Desolation Island" by Jed Marum

Jed Marum is not only a songwriter, but also a cross-over artist into the Celtic and Folk roots. His songs regularly play on Folk/Bluegrass and Celtic radio programs around the world. His music is often heard at festivals, clubs and concert venues throughout the United States, sometimes playing over 150 shows each year. For 2007, his touring plans have expanded to concert dates that include Mexico and Canda.

With a musical style that is American Celtic with strong roots in Bluegrass, his songs often focus on the stories of family and immigrant ancestors. Jed has carved a new and beautiful listening space in the Celtic music realm.

Hometown: Dallas, Texas, USA
Similar Artists: Ed Miller, Tim O'Brien, Beth Patterson
Influences: Brian McNeill, Doc Watson, Tommy Makem, Andy M. Stewart

Website: Jed Marum
Download MP3: Desolation Island
Buy CD: The Soul of a Wanderer

Labels: Andy M. Stewart, Beth Patterson, Brian McNeill, Doc Watson, Ed Miller, Jed Marum, Tim O'Brien, Tommy Makem

--posted by Karen J. Brady, Thursday, January 25, 2007
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