TGIF! This has been one of those weeks for me so time to mellow out with some fine Folk Music and other acoustic goodness. Some new artists here and some old favorites. Enjoy! James Clark Jones Stranger In The Homeland by James Clark Jones Building Pictures Happy Birthday John! Lynn Hollyfield Brian Houston The...
Tags: Anthony Toner, Bap Kennedy, Brian Houston, Building Pictures, James Clark Jones, John Gribbin, Lynn Hollyfield, The Mary K Burke Band
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This week I thought we might explore some music videos for Music Friday. Here are some old favorites and some new favorites to enjoy. The Henry Girls – December Moon Coast – Oceanos (acoustic mix) This is Coast’s tribute to the disaster set to actual footage. Ludwig O’Neill – Sea Nomad Captain Kennedy ~...
Tags: Ben Glover, Captain Kennedy, Coast, Diane Greer, Ludwig O'Neill, Music Friday, Paddy Nash, Petula Clark, Screaming Orphans, Scythian, The Devlins, The Henry Girls, The Saw Doctors
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Music Friday again and this time we will go with some Indies from around the world who specialize in either Rock or Alternative or both. Some great music here to put you in the weekend mood. Enjoy! Pavesi from Donegal, DL, IE 3rd echo from New Orleans, LA Elspeth from Belfast, IE The Talismen...
Tags: 3rd Echo, ELSPETH, Keywest, Music Friday, Paper Tongues, Pavesi, The Coronas, The Line of Fire, The PondHawks, The Talismen
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Music Friday and today we are showcasing some really interesting acts that you may not have heard. If not, scroll down and have a listen to this fantastic music. The weekend is upon us, grab your favorite beverage and enjoy! The Jane Bradfords ~ from the upcoming album 100 Miles of Broken Pavement In...
Tags: Andy Hearn, Building Pictures, Captain Kennedy, Conor Mason, Ghost Trains, John Gribbin, Ludwig O' Neill, Paul Casey, Paul Shevlin, The Jane Bradfords, The Mad Pride, The Saw Doctors
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We generally use Fridays to promote indie musicians and introduce you to music you might not have otherwise heard. This week we want to bring your attention to something that directly affects our ability to do that. There are a pair of bills before congress SOPA in the House and PIPA in the Senate....
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Music Friday again and this time we are checking out some fantastic folk and folk rock music. It’s been a long week and many in the US have a long weekend this weekend so what better time for a little celebration? Grab a pint of your favorite beverage and settle back and listen to...
Tags: Andy John Bradford, Anthony Toner, Brian Houston, Chasin' Hooley, Fairplay Collective, Grant Beedie, Ludwig O'Neill, Mike Donaghy, Music Friday, Paddy Nash The Happy Enchiladas, The Logues
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This Music Friday we will be featuring bands who are all women or who have women who sing lead and/or front the band. Women in the music business are vastly outnumbered and can be overlooked. All of these women can easily hold their own in this male dominated field. Enjoy! Dark Water Rising from...
Tags: Dark Water Rising, Fighting For Jane, Music Friday, Scarlet Virginia, Screaming Orphans, Sweet Jane, The Gothard Sisters, The Henry Girls, Wookalily
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Here it is Christmas again already. Didn’t there used to be a lot more time between them? Anyway Fanrealm wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays and a fantastic 2012. Don’t worry the world isn’t going to end. If the Mayans were such spot on prophets, where are they now? Since everyone is...
Tags: Christmas Music, Diane Greer, Music Friday, Paddy Nash, Paul Shevlin, Rathkeltair, The Saw Doctors, We Were Giants
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Here it is Friday again and everyone is counting down the days till the Big Day. Take a few minutes and enjoy these videos just to regain your even keel. They are even better with a pint in hand Paddy Nash & The Happy Enchiladas Hayley Griffiths Sir Reg Barley Juice The Gothard Sisters...
Tags: Barley Juice, Icewagon Flu, Kilmaine Saints, Music Friday, O'Malley's March, Paddy Nash The Happy Enchiladas, Sir Reg, The Gothard Sisters, The Rovers, The Saw Doctors, The Saw Doctors & Petula Clark
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Here it is Friday again. Where did the week go? Where did the year go, for that matter? They say time flies when you’re having fun. What could be more fun than Celtic Rock? Take a little time out of the holiday bustle and enjoy this great music. Some of these bands are old...
Tags: Blaggards, Charm City Saints, Connemara Stone Company, Murder the Stout, Music Friday, Sir Reg, Skibbereen, Sons of Malarkey, The Indulgers
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This music Friday we will feature solo indies. Some may have a back up band but they all perform under their own names (or stage names). Here are some artists brand new to us and some old favorites as well. Some really great music here and a lot of variety. To me, that’s the...
Tags: Andy Hearn, Anna Rose Beck, Brian Mackey, Chris Keys, Donna Fullman, Eilis Phillips, Grant Beedie, Mike McGill., Music Friday, Our Krypton Son
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That time of year again. Since it’s a holiday weekend in the US and everyone will be busy so this will be the Music Friday post this week and we’ll go back to showcasing several musical acts next Friday. Have a great holiday! If after overindulging on the feast you find yourself with leftovers...
Tags: Alice's Restaurant, Arlo Guthrie, Happy Thanksgiving
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This Music Friday we will feature videos of the performances at the Maryland Irish Festival. This will give you a tiny taste of musical talent that was on tap for the festival. Nothing beats being there in person though so be sure to mark your calendars for next year – Nov 9-11, 2012. It’s...
Tags: 2U, Maryland Irish Festival, Music Friday, Screaming Orphans, Sean Cassady and Rigadoo, The Rovers
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This has been a hectic week for sure and this weekend I will be heading for the Maryland Irish Festival so Music Friday will start on Thursday. It feels like a folk rock kind of day so here are some great folk rock bands and artists from around the world to enjoy. Next week...
Tags: Amidships, Enter the Haggis, Mike Donaghy, Music Friday, Paddy Nash The Happy Enchiladas, Scarlet Virginia, Switchback, The Seer
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Celtic Rock ranges from the Folk to the Punk end of the scale. What it all has in common is either traditional songs done in rock style or rock songs done on traditional instruments. It’s all a great way to kick off the weekend. Here are some fine examples of the genre from around...
Tags: BlackEyed Dempseys, Claymore, Connemara Stone Company, Music Friday, The Indulgers, The Rumjacks, The Wakes, Young Dubliners
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