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...

Andy Hearn is a singer/songwriter from Blackpool, UK. I reviewed his EP Electric Dreams last year so I was excited to get the new album to review. I have long been a fan of his Lennonesque style. For It’s Gonna Be Alright, Andy got together with some very talented musicians, Brandon Kinross, Chris Adams...

So the week is winding down and our celebration is coming to a close for this year. We have started making a few changes to the site and more are in the works. If you haven’t already done so, be sure to vote in our new poll and let us know your favorite place...

Not long ago, Enter the Haggis finally nailed their feet to the ground and spent sometime in a cabin near a lake to put together a new album. We love the fact that they tour so much and that so many of their fans get a chance to see them perform. But the results...

At long last, we can announce the dates and venues for The Saw Doctors U S Tour next spring. You will NOT want to miss them. I am bound and determined to see them this time. Mark your calendars now! UPDATE: More shows added. I have my ticket for the Chicago show. Get yours...

The next installment of the fabulous LED sessions at McHugh’s Bar in Belfast NI will be on Thursday October 20th at 9:00pm – October 21st at 1:00am. LED is the brainchild of Siobhan Day and Orla Lynch. They have been presenting monthly shows at McHugh’s for some time now and each one gets better...