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. "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. "Samhain Dance" by Scott Boswell Scott Boswell started his music ccareer and his interest in music at a Ren Faire. He was at Scarborough Faire when he heard Gibbon the Troubador perform. He was captivated and soon found himself working at Ren Faires throughout the country. He met the Bedlam Bards and after a few words of confidence from his friends Hawke and Cedrick, he took his first steps into the Celtic Music world.Already proficient at the guitar, he was a quick study on the whistle. Once he heard an Irish flute on a recording, he was hooked. Boswell found himself learning the complex instrument and recording Jug of Punch. His music inspires. His sound is fantastic. Everyone should give him a listen. Hometown: Austin, Texas, USA Website: Scott Boswell Download MP3: Samhain Dance Buy CD: Jug of Punch Labels: Andy M. Stewart, Gibbon the Troubador, Grada, Lunasa, Mike Mcgoldrick, Old Blind Dogs, Scott Boswell
--posted by Karen J. Brady, Saturday, August 25, 2007 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. "Puirt a Bheil" by Poor Man's Fortune "Cool as jazz and twice as fun." That's how some people would describe Poor Man's Fortune. After spending ten years as the best "Euro-trad" band in the US, this band boasts of three of the finest traditional musicians in the US. In fact, their talent and their profound repertoire of eclectic tunes spanning Europe, as well as the occasioual, "What the hell?" song thrown in gives them an appeal that captures the attention of everyone in the audience, young...old...man...woman.They play old tunes for new ears and new tunes in old traditions. Their music is unique. Some would say it's traditional without the cobewebs. What is a given is that every tune is fiery and gets people's toes tapping. I guarantee it. Hometown: Austin, Texas, USA Website: Poor Man's Fortune Download MP3: Puirt a Bheil Buy CD: In Good Time Labels: Alan Genty, Altan, Jean-Michel Veillon, Lunasa, Poor Man's Fortune, Skeduz, The Bothy Band
--posted by Karen J. Brady, Friday, June 29, 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. "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 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards.
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