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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...

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...

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...

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...

September is a great month for festivals. The weather is a little cooler and nothing ushers in a change of season like some great Irish Music. Festivals have a lot of entertainment. There are generally fabulous dance shows, great pipe bands. Some festivals also sponsor runs and fun contests like Reddest Hair, Greenest Eyes...

August is the month that festivals really step into high gear. If you haven’t been to one yet this year, make sure you hit one in August. Most have a lot of local bands, dance acts and pipe and drum bands that we didn’t have room to mention so be sure to click the...

Here it is the end of May already. How did that happen? June launches us into no holds barred festival season and there are some really great ones happening that you won’t want to miss. Attending a festival supports your local Celtic community and is a great way to see a lot of great...

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...

First of all, we want to thank everyone for the birthday wishes especially 67 Music, Slainte Steve and Oracle. We especially want to thank Gaelic Storm for the return link. It was a great birthday present Everyone looked simply stunning in their silly hats at the virtual birthday party. Many a pint was lifted...

The festival season is pretty much behind us for this year, although there are a few left yet. But now that the frost is on the pumpkin, it’s time to think of following our favorite bands indoors. Many will be performing at some great venues and pubs. A night out at a show or...

The 2010 festival season is winding down but the weather is great this time of the year for a day outside in the nice, cool autumn air. My family and I will be attending the festival in Radford. If there is a festival near you this month make it a point to go to...

With the coming of Fall, the 2010 Festival season is winding down. The autumn months are often actually the best time to go to one. The weather is cooler which makes walking around the festival grounds (especially in a wool kilt) much more comfortable. The traffic is a wee bit less hectic. The back...

August is a great month for festivals and some of the best all year take place then. Sadly, a few festivals have had to cancel this year as times are really tough. That is why it is so important to support your favorite festivals. You will never find more musical entertainment and great activities...

May really kicks off the festival season. There are a couple of really great ones this weekend so without further ado here are some great festivals that will be held this month. Phoenixville Celtic Street Fair May 8, 2010 10 AM – 6 PM 200 block of Bridge Street between Main & Gay Phoenixville,...