The submissions period for Glasgowbury 2012 is now officially open. Each year the ‘small but massive’ festival open a submissions period to give all acts an opportunity to put themselves forward for consideration as a panel listen to every one ahead of choosing the festival line-up. Following the incredibly large amount of submissions received...

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...

Sons of Malarkey is great band from Oregon. They have a foot in Irish Trad and a foot in Celtic Rock and are the perfect mix of the two. Their smooth vocals and fantastic music captures you from the first note. They have just released their first album and it’s one you’ll want to...

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...

The Saw Doctors kick off a tour of the UK on November 24th. Tickets for all shows are available now. This is the band’s 20th Anniversary UK tour. You won’t want to miss it! Enjoy this video of their latest single Downtown, featuring Petula Clark. Then scroll down for the tour dates and venues....

The Gothard Sisters, Greta, Willow and Solana, come from Pacific Northwest. They began their careers as Irish Dancers and won awards both in the US and in Ireland. They are equally accomplished singers and musicians. Story Girl is their 6th album. This album is a nice mix of traditional favorites and original music. There...

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...

When I got to the festival on Saturday I had a chance to look around the Culture Hall (I don’t think much culture rubbed off though). There was an area set up for speakers, tables with local authors, a booth dedicated to genealogy, several historical exhibits, a dart throwing area but I found myself...

The 36th Annual Maryland Irish Festival was held last weekend and I was thrilled to be able to attend. It’s held at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, MD, right outside of Baltimore.  Even though mid-November is still pretty mild in the Mid Atlantic States, it’s all inside so there are no weather worries...

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...

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...

Cashier No 9 will be touring the UK in November. The tour kicks off tour in Dublin. This is one of the hot Northern Ireland bands who is storming the current music scene. They’re a must see band, so if they are coming to your city, you will want to get your tickets ASAP....

Sadly, the festival season is winding down for another year but there is one great one left. This is one I am planning to attend. Lots of my favorite acts are at this one including O’Malley’s March, which is a very hard to catch band now that the lead guy has that pesky day...

Here it is Friday again and the Friday before Halloween. So some appropriately holiday themed videos are in order this Music Friday. Halloween or All Hallow’s Eve, was originally celebrated as Samhain, part of the Gaelic calendar marking the end of summer. This holiday has a lot of spooky aspects to it but is...

Not long ago the Radiators agreed to answer some questions for us. We’d like to thank John Murphy from Shite’n'Onions for arranging this interview via email. In case North American fans aren’t familiar with the band here’s a brief history of the band. For more detailed info check this page The Radiators were formed...