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January 31, 2005 5000+ subscribers


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- Feature: Paisley Close
- CD Feature: The Corrs
- Feature: Queen's Gambit
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1. Celtic Music News
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Greetings friends,

Look at that! Two weeks in a row? I'm on a roll. Hey, let me
have my delusions. I am happy to be able to get another issue
out. And really excited about the two bands.

The first, Paisley Close, features Cid on vocals. And she has
some beautiful vocals at that. I can only imagine what her old
Gordian Knot was like. The second is Queen's Gambit, a fun
group I met on the Renaissance Faire circuit with a peculiar
twist to a popular song.

I also realized I forget to mention about our archives. I'm
slowly rebuilding the archive at CelticMP3s.com, but right
now, you can see all the past features (and usually the
current ones too at http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/). This
is your little secret connection. The link is not readily
available.

Also, I'd like to welcome three new writers are have taken
over reviewing CDs. These include today's feature by Brenda
Stokes, Phil Hall, and Michelle Osborne. If you're interested
doing CD or MP3 reviews, check out this link
http://celticmp3s.com/magazine/2005/01/paid-irish-music-cd-reviews.shtml

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CELTIC MUSIC NEWS
Yes, I posted some new Celtic music news alongside the new CD
reviews at http://www.celticmp3s.com/magazine/ . However, if
you're looking for the latest and greatest Celtic music news,
the place to check out is Celtic Cafe.

Celtic music artists post tour schedules, news, reviews, you
name it. Not to mention Celtic Cafe also the top Riverdance
news and info. You can subscribe to the moderated group at
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/CelticCafe/

Slainte!


P.S. VOTE FOR THE BARDS
How could I forget! The Austin Chronicle is holding their
annual best music poll. The poll is open to all to vote for
the best bands in Austin. Last year, the Brobdingnagian Bards
score #2 for best folk band. We need your help to make us #1.

Please vote for the Brobdingnagian Bards. You can find our
suggestions for us and other Celtic bands to vote for at
http://thebards.net/links/Austin_Chronicle_Poll.shtml


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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #1
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"Sovay" by Paisley Close

Cidnie MacNamee and Amy Price met in the mid-1990s and formed
the Celtic group Gordian Knot. They garnered critical acclaim,
and made many loyal fans and wonderful friends before the band
broke up in 2001.

When Cid and Amy met guitarist Bernard Schreiber in 2003,
musical sparks flew. They added drums and bass, and thus was
Paisley Close born. Going on the "throw-the-baby-bird-out-of-
the-nest-and-see-if-it-flies" theory of emergence, their first
public performance was at the 2004 nationally lauded St.
Patrick's Day Festival of Houston's Mucky Duck.

Paisley Close takes Gordian Knot's energetic Celtic Pop feel
and soars with it to fresh, lyrical heights. Their material
covers a broad spectrum, including traditional and modern
songs arranged in the group's unique idiom; timeless poetry
set to original music; and new compositions written by the
band. Uncommon musicianship and storytelling are the common
threads that run through the music of Paisley Close.

Hometown: Houston, Texas
Similar Artists: The Levellers, Niamh Parsons, Steeleye Span

Website: http://www.paisleyclose.com/
Download: http://www.paisleyclose.com/wrapper.php?page=songs
Buy CD: All On A Day
http://www.paisleyclose.com/wrapper.php?page=songs



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CELTIC CD FEATURE
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"Talk On Corners" by The Corrs
by Brenda Stokes

Artist: The Corrs
Album: Talk On Corners
Year produced: 1999

I was first introduced to The Corrs through their hit cover of
Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams." One of my favorite bands of all time
combined with Irish instrumentation and vocals proved to make
for an amazing song that you are sure to replay over and over
again.

"Talk On Corners - Special Edition" includes "Dreams" but that
is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this folk-rock
collection. Primarily remixes of their hits, this CD contains
dance versions of their famous tunes including, "So Young," a
harmony driven song, that has been dubbed the young person's
anthem. I don't particularly care for the driving techno beat
behind many of the songs, but the quality of the original
versions remain, and I enjoy The Corrs enough to deal with it.

Finish this Review Online at
http://celticmp3s.com/magazine/

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Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Brenda Stokes is a freelance
writer, former Irish Step-dancer and college student located in
Southern California. She dreams in jigs and reels and is pursuing
a degree in English with an emphasis in Irish studies. Her work
has appeared in Woman This Month and N2arts and she can be
reached at brenda@... or http://www.ph-x.com/


Buy "Talk On Corners"
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Find out more about The Corrs at
http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/the_corrs/



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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #2
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"Blue Ribbon" by Queen's Gambit

One of the first "Celtic" songs I remember hearing growing up
was "The Scotsman." It was written by Mike Cross and made popular
by Bryan Bowers. It's ever a favorite among kilt-o-philes.

Bruce the Bruce from Queen's Gambit was a fan of that song
too when he heard the Bedlam Bards performing it. He asked a
different question: what happens to all those blue ribbons that
come off Scotsman. The answer is quite twisted and amusing.

Queen's Gambit is an Oklahoma-based Celtic band specializing
in Irish and Scottish traditional music, with a side order of
English Folk, dance, and Renaissance music for entertainment
at any function. You can find them performing at Renaissance
Faires, Irish/Scottish Pubs, Educational Assemblies, Historical
Re-enactments, Scottish Games, Weddings, and even Corporate
Christmas Parties.

Hometown: Coweta, Oklahoma
Similar Artists: Bedlam Bards, The Gaels, Andy M. Stewart,
Andrew Scarhart, Ralph McTell, Brobdingnagian Bards, Jolly
Rogers, Bedlam Bards, 3 Pints Gone, Tullamore

Website: Queen's Gambit
Download: "Blue Ribbon"
Buy CD: Opening Move - Take Two

Homepage: http://www.queens-gambit.com/
Download: http://www.queens-gambit.com/samples.html
Buy: Opening Move - Take Two
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/queensgambit2/from/celtic/



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NEW TO CELTIC MP3S MUSIC MAGAZINE
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psalterbook (added: 5-Jan-2005)
http://www.psalterbook.com
Psalterbook is a Christian band whose sound is an engaging
blend of folk, celtic, pop, bluegrass, and classical styles

SCYTHIAN - Celtic with an Edge (added: 7-Jan-2005)
http://www.scythianmusic.com
Band of four 20-somethings feature dueling fiddles and
driving drum beats. Scythian is known for its ecclectic
repertoir ranging to gypsy and Klezmer with strains of
Zydeco as well.

Celtic Jewellery (added: 10-Jan-2005)
http://www.CelticDesignStudio.co.uk
Suppliers of the finest collection of Celtic & Welsh
Jewellery.

Scottish Mayhem (added: 18-Jan-2005)
http://www.scottishmayhem.com/
Scottish Mayhem consists of Lars Sloan, Bryan Blaylock and
Jimmy Mitchell, all former and founding members of the
Scottish Rogues. With Six Grammy Award Nominations, they
have been entertaining fans all over the world since 1995.
Their unique style, original music and energetic stage shows
are what allow them to break the boundaries of traditional
Celtic music and entertain even the harshest critics.

peter o'malley (added: 18-Jan-2005)
http://www.peteromalley.net
singer songwritter with new c d out,"Till the morning gets
late"



P.S.S. WIN CDs NOW
Be one of the first two people to email me their snail mailing
address and the name of the first track on The Corrs CD, "Talk
On Corners." (hint the CD is being reviewed today). Contest
ends at midnight on Sunday, Jan 23rd or when the CDs are taken.

Oh! And tell me your first CD choice. Email your answer to
mailto:marc@thebards?subject=Celtic_Contest

RISE "Posing As Human"
http://www.riseband.co.uk/

OR 3 Pints Gone "The Beaches of St. Valery"
http://www.3pintsgone.com/


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http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
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