Free Irish Music DownloadsWelcome to the Celtic MP3s & Irish Free Music Downloads Archive. If you want to be updated with the latest Irish free music downloads, subscribe to the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Below you will find free music downloads from bands I've featured over the years. Some MP3s are time sensitive. So download them now. All of the latest MP3s are available for at least a month. As always, if you like an MP3, then please help the artist out and buy their CD. Don't just download. "The Blacksmith" by Slainte
Slainte was formed in 1993, consisting of the most veteran group of musicians in Catalonia. Even some top musicians have been a part of the band.
Slainte means "health" in Irish and Scottish gaelic. And this band gives a healthy dose of music to the Celtic music industry. Over the years, their music has evolved without losing the magic of the acoustic and Atlantic sound that characterizes their style. Their music is centered in the most frenetic dances and beautiful songs of Ireland and Scotland, but it roams into other traditions as well - each flavored with their own original arrangements. Hometown: Barcelona, Spain Website: Slainte Download MP3: The Blacksmith Labels: Danu, Dervish, Flook, Lunasa, M. McGoldrick, Planxty, Slainte, Solas
--posted by Karen J. Brady, Monday, March 17, 2008 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. "Mannin veq Veen" by Skeeal Skeeal is a quintent, based out of the Isle of Man, and performs not only traditional, but also original material. The instruments they feature include flutes, guitar, as well as vocals. Their music has helped shaped imaginative and thoughtful arrangements that glide through the three Gaelic languages. Their harmonies will enchant you and the music will astound you.Hometown: Mannin/Isle of Man Website: Skeeal Download MP3: Mannin veq Veen Buy CD: Long Story Labels: Dervish, Fernhill, Flook, Kila, Lunasa, Skeeal
--posted by Karen J. Brady, Monday, March 10, 2008 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. "The Whistle Blower" by The McDades Known for their fiery performances, The McDades' consist of a group of siblings, Shannon, Solon and Jeremiah, who grew up playing Canadian folk music alongside their parents and among other artists from around the world. Not your typical upbringing, but this sort of exposure helped to forge a love and respect for all types of music, which is evident in their sound, which can be classified as rooted in Celtic tradition, but meshed with the improvisation of jazz and other rhythmic sounds from around the world.What this diversity has taught The McDades was simply what it meant to be a Canadian musician. They love music. They love family. They love each other. And their sound is immersed in improvisation, which is brilliantly accomplished each time. The McDades are not only dynamic, but they bring an energy to their sound. One that captivates and audience, gets their feet tapping, their hands clapping and leaves them wanting a lot more. This family knows their music...and you should know their sound, their music, their energy. Check them out. You won't be disappointed. Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Website: The McDades Download MP3: The Whistle Blower Buy CD: Bloom Labels: Flook, Grada, Solas, The McDades
--posted by Karen J. Brady, Monday, November 12, 2007 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. "Cheesehead Polka Set" by Athas Their name is Irish for 'joy and gladness.' This is definitely a band that holds true to their name.Athas is a traditional band that is based out of Milwaukee, Wis. and is known for their traditional and original dance tunes. Their goal si to keep the tradition of Celtic music alive, and they are able to do so through their use of traditional insturments, such as the fiddle, guitar, bodhran, as well as the flute, viola, whistles, concertina, djembe and the spoons. This band is a lot different from others because they are trying to spread not just word of their music, but also joy, and to do this, they welcome a lot of guests artists to the stage with them to play, sing or dance along with the band. They're known to play at Irish venues in and around the area and around the midwest. Not only is this band comprised of three talented musicians, but they are also award winners. Heather and Amy were the 2006 midwest fleadh champions on viola and bodhran, and also competed in the 2006 fleadh cheoil na heireann in Ireland. Athas was also featured in MKE and landed a radio spot in 2007. Heather was also presented with the 2007 Ed Ward Music Scholarship this year. Their debut album is now available. Check them out. Joy and gladness aren't the only thing they spread...they also give the world their lively music. Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Website: Athas Download MP3: Cheesehead Polka Set Buy CD: Athas Labels: Athas, Flook, Gan Bua, Liz Carroll, Lunasa, Solas, Tea Merchants
--posted by Karen J. Brady, Friday, October 12, 2007 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. "Schindig" by Mabon Look no further, because this quintet is taking the Celtic music world by storm. Mabon is a creative venture, made up from music of accordionist Jamie Smith and brought to life with the energetic performances and of some of the best musicians on the scene.Along with Jamie, who was described as 'possibly the fastest fingers in the west' by Green Man Review, Mabon also is made up of Oli Wilson-Dickerson on fiddle, Iolo Wilson on drums, Matt Downer on electric and upright bass, and Derek Smith on acoustic guitar. The melody, the rhythm, the entire feel of the group and its music is beyond amazing. It's positively breathtaking. The traditional instruments are perfectly accompanied by those of the rhythm section. The effect is hypnotizing. The group is beyond professional, sounding as though they belong on a larger stage, yet kicking it up at faires and festivals, and delighting audiences everywhere. Hometown: Cardiff, Wales Website: Mabon Download MP3: Schindig Buy CD: OK Pewter Labels: Capercaillie, Flook, Lunasa, Mabon, Michael McGoldrick, Shooglenifty
--posted by Karen J. Brady, Tuesday, October 02, 2007 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. "Saxet - 4 Reels" by Poitin
How many bands out there can claim that the owner of a pub dubbed them with the band name? Poitin (pronounced Potcheen) can. In fact, very few bands can say that their name comes from a type of Moonshine, a veyr famous brand at that. Poitin has been making waves in the Celtic music industry, spreading not only their love of music, but their own unique sound in the process.
What listeners find with this band is a group that is firmly rooted in pub session tradition. Something that does make them stand out, however, is their use of a saxophonist, who also handles the low whistles. When listening to Poitin, their style and their sound set them apart from other groups out there. Not bad for a band from the Czech Republic known for Irish music. Not bad at all. Hometown: Pilsen, Czech Republic Website: Poitin Download MP3: Saxet - 4 Reels Labels: Beer, Chieftains, Flook, Kila, Poitin, Steeleye Span
--posted by Karen J. Brady, Tuesday, July 31, 2007 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. "Water is Wide" by Peter Purvis Peter may be best known as the piper for the internationally known band, Gaelic Storm, but on his own, his music speaks for itself. Peter has had an accomplished solo career, winning several championship supreme titles in North America as well as gold medals in both light music and Piobaireachd at the North American championships in Maxville. It was only after reaching these accomplishments that he took to touring with Gaelic Storm full time in 2004.Growing up, Peter was fortunate enough to receive training from some of the best pipers in the world. This album is a testament to that, showing off his skills as a piper without the aid of other instruments. It's a beautiful album. Hometown: Merrickville, Ontario, Canada Website: Peter Purvis Download MP3: Water is Wide Buy CD: Highland Spirit Labels: Bad Haggis, Bothy Band, Davy Spillane, Eric Rigler, Flook, Gaelic Storm, Gordon Duncan, Lunasa, Mark Saul, Peter Purvis
--posted by Karen J. Brady, Saturday, May 12, 2007 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. "Flying Away" by Lothlorien Independent music. It's the only way for Lothlorien, who makes its living on festival performances and selling their CDs. Their music is an interesting mix, a tapestry of sound that pulls inspiration from various influences, creating a unique sound that is unlike any folk music anywhere else. Their music often draws upon the multicultral nature of Australia for inspriation as well as the unique character, engery and presentation of each member of the band. They often dress in costume to transport the listener through their own journey of music. For a band who works independently, they are always selling within the top 10 and play at Australia's biggest folk festival. With a strong environmental message in all their songs, Lothlorien backs it up by donating a percentage of CD sales to the Australian Bush Heritage Fund or towardthe planting of trees on festival sites that they visit. Hometown: Australia Similar Artists: Kila, Shooglenifty, Flook, Grada Influences: Donovan, Andreas Vollenweider, Robin Williamson, Shooglenifty, Lunasa Website: Lothlorien Download MP3: FlyingAway Buy CD: Saqi Labels: Andreas Vollenweider, Donovan, Flook, Grada, Kila, Lothlorien, Lunasa, Robin Williamson, Shooglenifty
--posted by Karen J. Brady, Friday, February 16, 2007 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. "Shimmering Wings" by Gaelic Wind Project They hail from Essen, Germany. Yet the repertoire of Gaelic Wind Project consists of Irish traditional songs and tunes, but they also perform their own material. This Irish folk band consists of two female lead vocalists who are accompanied by Irish wooden flute, accordion, guitar, Irish bouzouki and percussion. Gaelic Wind Project is a nice addition to any Celtic music collection. Hometown: Essen, Germany Similar Artists: Hoping to be unique! ;D Influences: Loreena McKennitt, Planxty, Solas, Flook Website: Gaelic Wind Project Download MP3: Shimmering Wings Buy CD: Along the Enchanted Way Labels: Flook, Gaelic Wind Project, Loreena McKennitt, Planxty, Solas
--posted by Karen J. Brady, Monday, February 12, 2007 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards.
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