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The Gothard Sisters Release “Story Girl”

Jane Woods — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:34:18 +0000

The Gothard Sisters Release Original Celtic Music Album on November 1st, 2011

Three young women – dancers and musicians from Seattle, are set to release their exciting new original and Celtic-inspired album, “Story Girl” on November 1st.

Greta Gothard (24), Willow Gothard (22) and Solana Gothard (16), all three sisters who live in Edmonds, WA, are preparing to release their 6th independent album later this month, marking a new stage in the careers of these rising Celtic dance and music stars from the Pacific Northwest.

The album, ‘Story Girl’, consists of twelve original and traditional Celtic songs, each providing listeners with rich soundscapes of violin harmonies, guitars, vocals, Irish dancing and lots of percussion. The rhythmic undercurrent bears testament to the sisters’ bodhran (a traditional Irish drum) playing as well as the drums of Seattle drummer Darin Watkins, and the music is punctuated throughout with elements of rock, bluegrass, folk rock, Celtic dance tunes and classical music.

Recorded by Kent Harrison of Sammamish Sound Studios in Sammamish, this album was written almost entirely by the three sisters, who also played almost every instrument, sound and note heard on the CD. Between the three girls they have played violin, guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, bodhran, cajon, tambourine, percussion, vocals, keys, and dance taps.

The album’s release also coincides with the sisters’ inclusion of a track from their last CD, a Christmas release, on a Celtic Christmas compilation album put out by Putumayo World Music label in New York. The girls are thrilled to be included in this compilation, which features unique and beautiful arrangements of traditional Celtic Christmas songs and features other musicians from around the world, including Dougie MacLean, David Arkenstone, Druid Stone and Aine Minogue. The album, “Celtic Christmas” will be released on October 25th and can be seen here.

The theme of the album expands on the idea of the title, “Story Girl,” which reflects the way the girls grew up with stories and imagination. Their fresh sound is a mix of classical violin and folk music, sometimes dipping into bluegrass in the popgrass style of Nickel Creek, and traditional Celtic music. At other times venturing into the folk rock genre, they are cheerful and joyful with their driving dance tracks and song poems. The album is meant to be a springboard for the audiences’ imagination, with more than the usual quota of instrumental tracks, arranged like Celtic chamber music with percussion.

The album will be launching shortly, and fans are encouraged to visit the Gothard Sisters’ Website, www.gothardsisters.com, which provides everything you could want to know about the young musicians and dancers. As well as checking out videos of the girls in action (including soon-to-be-released music videos of songs from “Story Girl” shot in scenic landmark locations across Washington State) and photos of them in action, you can also sign up for the mailing list to receive news and information about upcoming shows and new releases.

The new album will be released on November 1st, 2011 worldwide on iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby and the Gothard Sisters’ website (http://www.gothardsisters.weebly.com/store.html)

The Putumayo “Celtic Christmas” release, featuring the Gothard Sisters, will be out on October 25th, 2011.

The Gothard Sisters will be appearing at the South Carolina State Fair Oct 12-23. State Fairgrounds / Columbia, SC

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News From Skerryvore

Jane Woods — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:22:06 +0000

Skerryvore is launching their self titled album, Skerryvorein Europe and the US. To celebrate the event they have changed the cover artwork and added a digital booklet with track listings, lyrics and photos to the digital album. It will be available at ITunes in the near future. You can also purchase the cd through their website here.

The band is also taking part in Tartan Week in New York city which begins today and runs through April 10th. There will be parades and other activities and more pipes than you can shake a haggis at. You can catch Skerryvore at the Post Parade Party at Stout on April 9th along with another Fanrealm favorite, the Vermont band, Prydein and others. For more info on Tartan Week check out their website here.

Skerryvore can also be seen in this beautiful promo video from the Scotland Tourist board called Visit Scotland

You can also catch them at these other gigs in April and May. There are more details on their website here.

April

2nd April – King Tuts, Glasgow (Andrew Huggan will be supporting – good going Andrew!)
Ticket hotline: 08444 – 999 – 990
Online: www.gigsinscotland.com
http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk (only 300 for this event so get them asap)

22nd April – Dundee Rep Theatre
Box office: 01382 – 223530
www.dundeereptheatre.co.uk

23rd April – Ayr Town Hall
Ticket hotline: 01292 – 269793
Online: www.ticketweb.co.uk (Search for Skerryvore, or under Ayr Town Hall)

24th April – Gosport & Fareham Easter Festival (supporting Saw Doctors)
Box Office: 01329 231942
http://www.gosportfestival.co.uk/

29th April – Dobbie Halls, Larbert
Main Street
Larbert
Stirlingshire
FK5 4BL
For ticket enquiries contact Mr. Gary Nimmo – Pipe Major – 07525 262374

30th April – Cumbernauld Theatre
Box office: 01236 – 732887
www.cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk

May

7th May – Darvel Music Festival (with Wolfstone and The Simple Touch)
www.darvelmusicfestival.org for ticket information

13th May – Howden Park, Livingston (Book early for this one also)
Box Office: 01506 – 777666
Online Sales: www.howdenparkcentre.co.uk

14th May – West Fest – Strontian Music Festival 2011, Strontian Scotland
Ticket line +44(0)1967 402029 (ask for Festival Ticket Office) On Sale Now
http://www.westfest-strontian.com/

20th May – Shepley Spring Festival, England
www.shepleyspringfestival.com

21st May – Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival 2011
Dock Park, Dumfries Scotland.
Box office: : 01386 – 260 – 447
www.dgartsfestival.org.uk

28th May – Balivanich Hall, Benbecula
No Ticket Info Yet – Check Skerryvore’s Website for updates

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News from Ceann

Jane Woods — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:56:23 +0000

Ceann has been busy. They are starting to plan for their trip to Ireland. If you are up for a trip, one that might just include the Notre Dame vs Navy football game in Dublin on September 1st, hurry on over to www.ceannmusic.com for more details. Be sure to check out their music while you are there. They are still selling downloads of their album on a donation basis and that is going quite well for them.

Ceann will appear at Shamrock Fest this year. This is a festival held in Washington DC annually. This year it is being held on March 12. They will also be doing East Durham Irish Festival in East Durham, NY on Memorial Day weekend and Penn-Mar Irish Festival in Glen Rock, PA on June 18.

Here is their tour schedule for the first few months of the year. This is a band you really MUST catch if you can.

Thu, Jan 27
Kildare’s Manyunk
Manyunk, PA
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages: All Ages

Fri, Jan 28
The Inn at LongTrail
Killington, VT
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages: All Ages

Sat, Jan 29
The Inn at LongTrail
Killington, VT
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages: All Ages

Thu, Feb 10
Murphy’s Irish Pub
Virginia Beach, VA
Doors Open: 9:00 PM
Ages: All Ages

Fri, Feb 11
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
Virginia Beach, VA
Doors Open: 9:00 PM
Ages: All Ages

Sat, Feb 12
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
Virginia Beach, VA
Doors Open: 9:00 PM
Ages: All Ages

Tue, Feb 15
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
Alexandria, VA
Doors Open: 8:30 PM
Ages: All Ages

Wed, Feb 16

Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
Alexandria, VA
Doors Open: 8:30 PM
Ages: All Ages

Thu, Feb 17
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
Alexandria, VA
Doors Open: 8:30 PM
Ages: All Ages

Fri, Feb 18
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
Alexandria, VA
Doors Open: 9:00 PM
Ages: All Ages

Sat, Feb 19
Kildare’s (Newark)
Newark, DE
Doors Open: 9:00 PM
Ages: All Ages

Fri, Mar 11
Kildares Irish Pub
West Chester, PA
Doors Open: 9:00 PM
Ages: All Ages

Sat, Mar 12
Shamrock Fest
RFK Stadium
Washington, DC
Doors Open: 1:00 PM
Ages: All Ages

Sat, Mar 12
The Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing Com
Harrisburg, PA
Doors Open: 10:00 PM
Ages: All Ages

Tue, Mar 15
Concord University
Athens, WV
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages: All Ages

Wed, Mar 16
West Virginia Tech
Montgomery, WV
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages: All Ages

Sun, Mar 20
The Main Gate
Allentown, PA
Doors Open: 12:00 PM
Ages: All Ages

You can find them at facebook here. You can get their cds at their own website or at cdbaby.

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Merry Christmas from Seven Nations

Jane Woods — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:41:48 +0000

Seven Nations is a celt rock band from Orlando, Florida. They have an international following and are as at home playing small clubs and large festivals and everything in between. This is definitely a band you want to catch. Look for them locally in Florida and at the Mid-Winter Scottish & Irish Festival in King of Prussia, PA on Feb 19th and 20th of next year.

They have uploaded two Christmas songs to their ReverbNation widget so take a few minutes to enjoy them and the rest of their songs. You will find that you are an instant fan of this great band.

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More Christmas Presents From Your Favorite Bands

Jane Woods — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:58:54 +0000

Two more bands are offering free downloads to their fans. If you aren’t already a fan of Scythian and the Elders you have been missing out. You can rectify that right now by going to their sites and signing up for their mailing lists. Be sure to check out the sites and listen to the samples. You will be hooked.

For the Scythian download Christmess – done in their own wacky, fun loving style go here This is their reverbnation page so be sure to fan them there.

The song from the Elders is called Christmas Day and can be downloaded at their website here Be sure and wonder around the site and take in the whole thing.

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Congratulations to Barley Juice

Jane Woods — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:37:35 +0000

The new Barley Juice album Skulduggery Street has been named Album of the Year by Irish Central.

Barley Juice will be playing at the upcoming Shamrock Fest at RFK Stadium on Feb 12, 2011. For all the latest about this great band (and some great music) be sure and check out their website http://barleyjuice.com/ Like many bands these days they do an annual trip to Ireland. Theirs is in March and more info about the trip can be found on their website also.

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Ceann Breaking New Ground with Latest Album

Jane Woods — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:19:09 +0000

Ceann has remastered and re-released their album Rant, Rave, Lose Pants They have also changed the name to Last Ones Standing The band wasn’t happy with the original version and they want to take the next step and get some radio air play.

They are offering downloads of the album for ~ whatever you want to donate. That’s right, you set the price. They aren’t the first band to do this but it sure gives the fan a feeling of having some input. To read more about this and to download the album please check out this link

Click here to purchase Last Ones Standing as a traditional cd which, due to the fact that it has set costs, does have a set price but it is a very reasonable $10 + shipping.

I think Ceann is a very forward thinking band. They have come up with an interesting financing idea. You can read more about it here If you are a fan who believes in supporting Indie music you should read that post. If you are a band you should really read it.

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Blaggards to do Benefit Concert

Jane Woods — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:44:12 +0000

Blaggards will be performing their great stout Irish Rock to benefit a young father of three who has recently been diagnosed with ALS (aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease). The concert will be on Jan 22, 2011 at The Slowdown in Omaha. I’m not going to get into any political debates about Health Care. The one thing we can all agree on is that it is very expensive to get sick in the US and families often need help if someone does have a major medical problem.

The Slowdown is located at 29 N. 14th Street, Omaha, NE Their phone # is 402.345.7569

You can help by buying a ticket to the concert or if you can’t attend you can still make a donation to the cause. For more info please check out this page. http://www.quinnfamilybenefit.com/

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Up Against The Lights Release Date Tomorrow

Jane Woods — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:32:39 +0000

The long awaited DVD by The Killdares, Up Against The Lights will be released tomorrow 11/4/10. Band concert dvds are a real treasure if, like me, you live in an area not big on the tour plans of most bands. It’s not quite as good as seeing a band live but it’s the next best thing. And you can watch the dvd over and over and any time you like.

If you are in the Dallas area you will want to attend the screening of the DVD/release party at Angelika in Dallas at 5321 East Mockingbird Lane, Suite 230 DALLAS , TX For ticket info click here For other info about this great Celt Rock band visit their website http://killdares.com/site/

Their music can be purchased through their webstore or from ITunes. Here is a sample of the dvd and some related Killdares videos. Enjoy!

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Flogging Molly Announces New Album

Jane Woods — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:55:09 +0000

Flogging Molly will be heading to the studio soon to work on a new album set for release in the first half of 2011. Their annual Green 17 tour will soon be announced. They will be playing songs from the new album on tour.

They have also redesigned their website at: www.floggingmolly.com Stop by for all the latest news and check out the great new merchandise they have put up at their online store. Also be sure and take note of the upcoming shows while you are there. This is a band you don’t want to miss.

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