Posts Tagged ‘ Switchback ’

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...

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...

July and August are the height of festival season and that’s when the really big festivals are. Lots of fabulous acts to see along with other activities for the whole family. The Scottish festivals generally also have highland games which are a must see – staggering feats of strength and agility all performed in...

Here are some tour/show updates or cd announcements from some of our favorite acts. Declan O’Rourke recently released his third studio album. Mag Pai Zai received critical acclaim and is available at major record stores throughout Irleand as well as through Amazon and Itunes. Click here for ITunes A single from the album, A...

For Music Friday this week we have four great Indie acts. Three from the US and one from Ireland. So grab your favorite beverage and sit back and have a listen. If you don’t have time to listen to them all right now be sure and come back over the weekend to enjoy them...

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...

Summer has been beastly in most places this year and lots of us are more than ready for the cooler temperatures autumn brings. But summer is not just a season. It’s a state of mind. It’s the time of year our inner child still looks forward to, anticipating freedom. Remember those wonderful days? Well,...

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...

As the ancient Celts and pagans among us know, this upcoming weekend marks the festival of Beltane (May 1st). It was the official start of summer and time to drive the herds out to graze on pastureland but more importantly a great excuse for a party. Ancient rituals and celebrations have been lost in...

You may have seen the term Indie scattered throughout the site but you may not really understand what it means. Indies are Independent artists who put out their music themselves without going through a major record company. I am a big proponent of Indies. The more middle men there are between the artist and...