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As we gear up for the big day on the 17th we are dedicating this Music Friday to Celtic Music of different stripes from trad to folk to rock to punk; there is truly Celtic music for ever taste. It will all put you in the mood to celebrate. Many of these bands are...

Since 2004, Tara’s Fire has been changing the face and feel of Irish Music. Today, the band consists of Ray Marks II, Greg Stumbo, Frank Young, Zach Miller & Will Donahue – with Matt Hayes & Tim Blue working production. While starting with traditional folk, the band continued to push further until it became...

Paul Shevlin has won the Next Brit Thing award. The competition was open to UK residents aged 11-19. The final competition was held March 5th at London Indigo2. Paul will now have the opportunity to record at Apple Studios! We’ve been following Paul’s career for a couple of years now. Hard to believe he...

Cathy Jordan, of the iconic group, Dervish, will release her debut solo album on March 13th. For this album, Cathy has chosen a nice mix of songs. Many are traditional songs that she grew up with and that she feels reflect the Irish way of life. She has also set a poem she loves...

Kilmaine Saints are gearing up for a busy month. There will be lots of chances for fans in PA and Baltimore to see them. They will also be on the bill at Shamrock Fest in D C so there’s no excuse to miss out on the fun. Here’s a sample of their music, then...

Celtic Punk is like Celtic Rock with even more attitude. It’s not for those who want to sit quietly by a fire and muse about the Ireland of old. It’s for people who still have a pulse and aren’t afraid to overclock it. It’s loud, it’s not politically correct and if it doesn’t get...

Attention Californians! Some great music heading your way this weekend. Fantastic bands. Great way to usher in St Pat’s Month. Also check out Lexington Field’s other gigs for March below. Don’t miss the EP release show on the 24th. 2012 KOALAFORNIA CONVICTS TOUR SHOW #1 FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012 THE SLIDEBAR HOIST THE COLORS,...

Next month the festival season kicks off with a bang. Between these great fests and St Paddy’s Day events, it will be a happy month for all. Scroll down and check out these festivals (most in warm or temperate climates) and if there is one near you plan to attend. If there aren’t any...

Lexington Field is a Fiddle Rock band from the San Diego area. They recently joined New Folk Records and will be releasing their first EP on the new label, Poor Troubled Life, next month. If you aren’t familiar with Fiddle Rock just think of it as what Charlie Daniels would have sounded like if...

WHEN: March 17th 9 PM to 1 AM WHERE: Gators Bar and Grill WHERE: 6605 SE Powell – Portland, Oregon ENTRY FEE: FREE! INFORMATION: Call (503) 788-9677 Gators Bar and Grill is proud to announce the BEST St. Patrick’s Day Party in SE Portland – we are even changing our name to O’Gators (just...

Because we got a lot of good feedback for the last video Friday, and because some really fantastic videos have found their way to my Facebook stream lately we are doing an encore. So grab some popcorn and crank up the volume and enjoy! Paddy and the Rats – Official video for the song...

Coyote Run is a fantastic Celtic Rock band from Williamsburg, VA They have been bringing audiences to their feet at shows and festivals across the country for the past 12 years. Sadly, the band is hanging up the bus keys very soon. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing this band perform and their show...

Murder the Stout is a great Celtic Rock band from Texas. As they have a Scotsman, Hugh Morrison, as a front man they have a more Scottish take on the genre but their music is also influenced by folk, punk and everything in between. The result is high energy, flat out, drink in each...

The Saw Doctors return to the US today to kick off their most ambitious tour yet. They will be hitting 24 US cities and Toronto Canada this trip. This is a fantastic band that just keeps getting better and better. You NEED to see them this time. Diane and I will be attending the...

I have devised the masterplan of those Stout Irish Rockers and they are definitely out to conquer the world, one pub at a time. No need for alarm. I’m certain they’ll run things much better than those doing it now once they take over. You can assist in this noble effort, and have a...