Celtic MP3s Music Magazine

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"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.
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"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.
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"In Your Eyes" by Skelpin'

Their name is Gaelic for a slap. That might seem strange, but for a band that prides itself on being able to drive strong me and women to uncontrollable bouts of foot twitching and hand clapping, it's about what they are. Skelpin' is not just a Celtic band, but one of the nation's premier Irish-American bands. Fusing celtic melodies with flamenco guitars and middle eastern percussion, Skelpin' is driving forward with new and creative music visions for the world.

Hometown: San Diego, California, USA
Website: Skelpin'
Download MP3: Skelpin' on MySpace
Buy CD: Rua/Rojo

Labels: AfroCelts, Kila, Lunasa, Skelpin', Tim Foley

Posted by Karen J. Brady, Monday, February 12, 2007.
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