Celtic Music

Why We Love Danny Boy

October 3, 2011
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What is it about Danny Boy that sets the hearts of Irish Americans aflutter and yet leaves our Irish friends scratching their heads? Many Irish Americans have the idea that Danny Boy is a traditional Irish song. But it really isn’t. You won’t likely hear it wafting out of every traditional pub in Ireland...

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October Festivals

September 29, 2011
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Can you believe it’s almost October already? This summer sure went flying by. But there are still a few festivals going on and October is a perfect time to be out – a little nip in the air and Mother Nature is putting on her annual fall show in most places. What more could...

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The Script Returns to the U S

August 11, 2011
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The Script is returning to the US at the end of this month. If you haven’t gotten a chance to see this band live yet check out the dates below and get your tickets asap as they often sell out venues and you don’t want to miss them. 8/30/2011 / Orpheum Theatre / Minneapolis,...

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Indianapolis Ceili Band Presents: Three Generations of Irish Music Concert

August 3, 2011
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Traditional Irish Dance and Music at its Finest Featuring the delightful sounds of the Indianapolis Ceili Band performing together with the Irish Blessings Dancers Special Guests: Jenny Thompson and musicians of the Golden Ace Irish Session and: Special Performance by the next generation of Irish fiddlers Sunday August 14th 2:30 pm Meridian Music, Dorothy...

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Skerryvore On the Road for Charity

May 2, 2011
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A message from Skerryvore: ‘PATH TO HOME’ CHARITY SINGLE OUT NOW! The wait is over! Please download the track from ITunes and spread the word. The brand new charity single version of ‘On The Road’ has been specially recorded to support ‘Stephen’s Footstep Challenge’ with profits going to ‘Macmillan Cancer Support’ and ‘The Maggie...

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Beltaine’s – Jump at Samnhain’s Fire CD Release Party

April 27, 2011
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WHEN: May 14, 2011 – 8:00 PM WHERE: Artichoke Back Stage Cafe WHERE: 3130 SE Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland OR ADMISSION: $20 (Includes a CD!) RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED: Call (503)232-8845 Beltaine will celebrate the release of their fourth CD, Jump at Samhain’s Fire on Saturday, May 14th, 8PM at Artichoke Community Music’s Back Stage Café. Jump...

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Mary Kathleen Burke ~ Biography

April 5, 2011
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Mary Kathleen Burke, originally from Ireland but now firmly based in Scotland, has been described by Dr. Ian Green of Greentrax as “a brilliant talent”. “I’ve been in the music business for more than 40 years,” he said, “and I’ve not heard many like her.” She is a truly gifted singer/songwriter who released her...

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Happy St Paddy’s Day

March 17, 2011
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Happy St Patrick’s Day! I know you will all be celebrating till the wee hours tonight so to get you in the mood here is some great Celtic Rock music. We will take you on a wee tour around the country starting in Houston with Blaggards and ending up back there with The Rogues...

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The Four Courts – in Concert

March 14, 2011
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Last Saturday night Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, IL welcomed to its Tara room stage The Four Courts, a group of well known and well respected Chicago based performers who come together from time to time and perform as an ensemble. Independently each is an exceptional artist, well-known both in the Chicago area and internationally. Paddy Homan,...

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Celtic Music Friday

March 4, 2011
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Since it’s March we well go with all Celtic Music Fridays this month. Everybody needs to get in the mood for the Party Day of the year so grab a beer (of any color) and get ready to listen to some great music! Marc Gunn from New Orleans, LA Marc has been active in...

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March Festivals

February 22, 2011
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March is the time of the year the festival really starts warming up right along with the weather. With St Pat’s falling in March everyone is in an Irish kind of mood so it’s time to party. Here is a list of festivals that will take place in March. If you know of one...

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LED Present “Sing a song, Writer!”

February 16, 2011
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Attn Belfast readers: LED, which stands for Live Each Day, is presenting another show at McHugh’s tomorrow night. These shows benefit Project Zambia. This is the first show of 2011 so come on out and support it. On the bill are: Tanya & The Whiskey Princes, Una McCann Band, Steve McCann, Tony McHugh and...

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Radford Highland Festival

October 4, 2010
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The 15th Radford Highland Festival took place this weekend on the campus of Radford University in Radford, Virginia. The weather was picture perfect. The temperature was in the low seventies with bright sunshine and I have the raccoon look sunburn to prove it. The campus is beautiful. Along with the highland festival, there was...

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News from Bands, Solos and Fans

September 9, 2010
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Lots of interesting tidbits in my inbox so I thought I would knit them all together into a post. A lot of Fanrealm favorites have great news and updates to share. Blaggards Blaggards have the well deserved honor of being the first Indie band invited to join Ping the new social networking site built...

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SAILING by Grace Griffith set for Sept 28th Release

September 1, 2010
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The release of this retrospective cd coincides with the singer’s appearance at World Parkinson Congress in Scotland. SAILING, a new CD retracing the career of Washington, DC-area vocalist Grace Griffith, will be released by Blix Street Records on September 28, 2010. A retrospective collection of 11 songs from a career that spans more than...

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