Posts Tagged ‘ CD Review ’

Mary Black’s latest album, Stories from the Steeples, will be released in the U S on February 14th. A very appropriate date, indeed, as this album is a beautiful collection of love songs ~ love that worked out, love that didn’t, the love of a child for parents, love of a parent for a...

The Logues are a great folk rock band from County Tyrone, NI. I stumbled upon them on MySpace a few years ago and instantly became a big fan. Rumor has it that this band was formed when one of the members accidentally accepted a gig for a band that didn’t actually exist. His friends...

The Henry Girls are three sisters from the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, IE. They are really starting to make a name for themselves in Ireland, Europe and North America. They have performed with Imelda May and did backing vocals on Mary Black’s latest album. December Moon is their fourth album and is a...

I was excited to get Chris Keys’ new EP for review. I’ve been following Chris’s career for a few years now. He has come along way from his days of busking in the streets of Belfast. There have been a lot of gigs and radio shows along the way. They all served to help...

The Orchard is the, soon to be released, second album by Michael Brunnock. It is an amazing piece of work. This album is absolutely a refuge from the madness that seems to rule these days. It’s like comfort food for the spirit. Michael Brunnock uses poetic lyrics along with beautiful melodies and harmonies to...

Bogside Rogues is a Celtic Rock band from Philly. They perform in the Mid Atlantic area. You will definitely want to catch this band live but until you do they have two cds out you can enjoy. Dublin Down is their second album. This album is a fun romp through Irish music. There are...

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...

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...

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...

Celtic Punk band, Sir Reg, will release their second album on Oct 25th. The band was voted best Celtic Band of 2010 by Celticfolkpunk and listeners of Paddy Rock Radio voted their debut album, SIR REG, best Celtic Rock and Punk album of the 2010. Sir Reg is not afraid to actually say something...

Alka Jessie will be releasing their first studio album on Nov 11. It was produced by Geoff Warner-Clayton and is their most ambitious project to date. Electric Soul is more polished and complex than their earlier recordings but that unmistakeable mix of jazz, blues and progressive folk, that is their signature sound, is as...

Silver Screen is Hayley Griffiths’ debut album and is without a doubt the best “first album” I have ever heard. The title is very apt as each song sounds like it should be part of a soundtrack for a movie you are dying to see. Vanished was inspired by an actual movie but each...

When great bands break up they almost always promise a reunion down the road but it seldom happens. Luckily, this time it has and The Radiators (From Space) are back with a long awaited 3rd album. Make no mistake, this isn’t a remix or a greatest hits collection this is ALL NEW MUSIC. Almost...

Tulsa-based Vintage Wildflowers was formed in January 2009 and debuted with a sold-out performance at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center’s 2009 Summerstage Festival. They have gone on to perform around Oklahoma and as far away as Memphis TN. In the summer of 2011 Vintage Wildflowers made their national debut on the Millennium Stage at...

I’ve had the pleasure of listening to Hayley Griffiths’ new cd Celtic Rose for the past few days. Beyond a doubt, it is the most elegantly beautiful collection of Celtic Music I have ever heard. These songs are Hayley’s personal favorites and I’m sure most of them are your favorites, as well. The music...