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- Feature: The Barley Boys
- CD Feature: Cluan
- Feature: Contea
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1. Celtic Music News
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Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

This month marks the five year anniversary for the Celtic MP3s
Music Magazine. When the magazine started, I planned to feature
the Brobdingnagian Bards in every issue. But as I heard all the
great music out there, I changed my mind. I decided to help
Celtic groups reach Celtic music fans.

But before I go into all that, I want to introduce you to this
week's bands. A couple o'weeks ago, I shared Celtic music from
Croatia. This week, I'd like to share some Celtic music from
Rome, Italy from Contea. After that, you can enjoy the fun
music of The Barley Boys, complete with awesome harmonies and
a lot of spirit.

Introducing Song Henge

Our community is just way too small. It's not very profitable
and time-consuming to run a free weekly magazine. That's why
such popular sites as Ceolas the CelticMusic.com have good
information, but they are now outdated. Other websites, charge
you a fee to access the great information. I never wanted to do
that.

My goal was to offer free Celtic music and to rely on your
benevolence to support the artists you love. And you do that.

However, it got me thinking. This newsletter and website costs
me far more than the amount of time I put into it. I wonder if
there is a special service I can offer you that might help me
to continue this magazine while giving you a value-added access
to the great music you love to listen to.

With my five-year anniversary upon me, I thought it was now
fitting to introduce Song Henge, the quick and easy guide to the
music and bands found in the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine.

I'm sure some of you have tried digging around the CelticMP3s.com
website trying to find out if your favorite band offers free
music. In the process, you found some more great music, but it
was really rather inconsistent.

Well, I decided to make that easier with Song Henge. This is a
comprehensive guide of Celtic music features, reviews, and sites
with the best free Celtic MP3s that were featured in the Celtic
MP3s Music Magazine. Like this newsletter, there are no illegal
Celtic MP3s, but there are currently over a hundred and twenty
bands with 300+ MP3s that you are allowed to download. Plus,
you will find information about each group, or find out what
happened to these groups.

The site is still under construction. I hope to do a full-release
in September when I will release annual memberships. Until then,
I decided to release a limited number of Lifetime Memberships at
well-over 50% off the regular price.

This is your chance to show your support for the work I do on
this magazine and to easily access the bands that you enjoy
listening to.

As a Lifetime Member of Song Henge, you will also get access to
free CDs, some exclusive Celtic MP3 downloads, and an exclusive
Song Henge monthly mailing list, where I will notify you about
the latest Song Henge gifts.

I put hundreds of hours into compiling this information, writing
these features, reviews, and building this directory. It is a
massive project that is still under construction. I could easily
charge $150 for a lifetime membership.

When it's released, it will cost you $49, but this month only,
you can join Song Henge for just $29. For the price of two CDs,
you can access five years of research.

Join Song Henge right now and save:
http://www.celticmp3s.com/members/

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, Bard

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RESUBMIT YOUR BAND FOR A FEATURE
http://www.celticmp3s.com/submit/
If you haven't been featured but have MP3s or sent me a CD,
I made an update to the submission form and would appreciate
it if you would consider resubmit your band for a feature.
It will still take a while, but it may help speed up the
process. Thanks!

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CELTIC MUSIC NEWS PODCAST
http://www.celticmusicnews.com/
Aaron Drake hosts the weekly Celtic Music News Podcast. If you
want to hear some great new Celtic music, interviews, and get
some Celtic music news, drop by the website.

This week: Podcast #31 featuring The Glengarry Bhoys, Captain
Tractor, Wolfstone, Kinship, and Cruisebox

Remember, you don't have to download these files by hand. Get
a copy of iPodder or iTunes and let it download your Podcast
every week.

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per person, join the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine's new affiliate
program and starting promoting our premiere new Celtic music
service.

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please forward this newsletter to your friends.

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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #1
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"Me Father's Shoes" by The Barley Boys

The Barley Boys have taken their live performances from the local
bar scene to the festival stages across the nation. This band has
reached a new presence in the Celtic Music scene of today. Without
a doubt, these five not only entertain, but also excite and
re-kindle the Celtic spirit.

The Barley Boys' renowned style and professionalism is combined
like no other. They bring you a timeless recipe of traditional
Irish music and Maritime favorites with new arrangements that are
complimented with original songs written by lead vocalist Mike
Babick. The lively lowland fiddling' of Glen Borden blends with
the soothing voice of Dublin's own Robbie Murphy. The foot
stompin' rhythm section featuring Joe Gherity and Brian Fanning
bring it all together in a powerful sound they call their own.
The Barley Boys' colorful harmonies and tastefulness are not
to be forgotten; instead, they are remembered in the hearts
and souls of those who join them.

Hometown: Lanoka Harbor, NJ
Similar Artists: Van Morrison, John Hiatt, Warren Zevon

Website: http://www.thebarleyboys.com
Download MP3: http://www.thebarleyboys.com/merchandise.htm
Buy CD: "It's A Long Drive From Ireland"
http://www.thebarleyboys.com/merchandise.htm


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CELTIC CD FEATURE
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"The High Road" by Cluan

by Joe Wallace

Artist: Cluan
http://www.cluan.com/
Album: The High Road
Year produced: 2004

Cluan mix up reels, jigs and songs to good effect on The High
Road. The Texas sextet's fifty-minute studio album lives up to
its name with plenty of high quality sounds from Ireland and
beyond. Singer Erin Bobruk adds just the right touch of emotion
on the opening jilted-lover song The Blacksmith. More
impressively, Bobruk handles the tongue-twisting Bímse Féin ag
lascaireacht with considerable skill and grace.

Cluan stick with what some call the all-natural sound; they
don't try to spruce up the mix with electrified sounds, heavy
echo or other studio tricks. The acoustic guitar, bouzouki, and
two fiddles are expertly recorded; The High Road has a
spontaneous quality difficult to capture on a studio album.

It's obvious the band put much thought into the flow of this
release as a long-play experience. With plenty of variety from
track to track, the music ebbs and flows from the mellow Green
Grows The Laurel to the spirited jigs of The Butlers of Glen
Avenue. The finale, Aly's Waltz, rounds out the album well, its
easygoing tempo a nice contrast to the energetic Skidoo, Johnny
Allen's, and Farewell To Whisky.

For a group only in existence for a few years, the group already
has an impressive selection of quality work. Cluan have three
releases under their belts now, the six-song The Buck Stops Here,
and the longer-playing Night Out. After getting a taste of The
High Road, the other two titles are very tempting. Sadly, The
Buck Stops Here is unavailable, but Night Out is still in print,
featuring the same skilled guitar and good fiddle playing that's
found on The High Road.

Buy the Album: The High Road
http://cdbaby.com/cd/cluan2/from/celtic/

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Celtic MP3 Music Magazine writer Joe Wallace reviews music
for many publications and writes both nonfiction as well as
short stories. His nonfiction work includes articles for
Korean Quarterly, Indie-Music.com, the Alternative Culture
Guide, and Factsheet Five. Contact him through his website
at www.freelance-zone.com.



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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #2
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"March of the King of Laois" by Contea - Modern European Folk

The band was formed in 1998, as a folk laboratory, to study and
perform fok music from all europe, with music wink from asia
(with some using of tabla or tampura). The choice of songs was
always been directed on rebel music from all europe. This kind
of choice lead the band to a studio work in 2004, "Il Campo dei
Ribelli" (the Rebel Camp), with music from all those people that
fought against the first ideas of imperialism in europe, there
are songs from Scotland, Vandea, South of Italy and Russia.
In top af all we love Irish music and we play it a lot!

For those who can't read Italian:
Also know as "Rory O'Moore" and "Rory of the Hills, this old
melody was always assocaited with the O'Moore family and was
composed as a homage to Ruairi Og O Mordha, who was the head
ohousehold in the sixteenth century and a famous hero of the
anti-English resistance at that time. The Laois word is
pronounced "Lish".

Hometown: Roma, Italy
Similiar: Bothy Band, Planxty, Chieftains, Pentangle, Bothy Band,
Queen, Black Sabbath, Abba, Frank Zappa

Homepage: http://www.contea.info
Download: http://www.contea.info/Media/Media.htm
Buy CD: http://www.perimetro.com/


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Clan Cunningham USA - New England Region (added: 24-Jul-2005)
http://webpages.charter.net/clancunninghamusane/home.html
Find out what Clan Cunningham and Scottish activities are
happening in New England. Links to Games and Festivals,
Scottish shopping in New England and elsewhere

Celtic Cultural Studies (added: 11-Jul-2005)
http://www.celtic-cultural-studies.com/
An independently published and peer-reviewed
interdisciplinary academic journal. Publish papers on
diverse subjects relating to all cultures from Celtic
territories and their diasporas, from all historical periods
and geographical locations, within a broadly Cultural
Studies perspective. The journal does not limit itself to
traditions specifically associated with Celtic languages per
se, but embraces consideration of issues in Scottish
Studies, Cornish Studies, Irish Studies, and so forth.

Fantasy Ireland (added: 20-Jul-2005)
http://www.fantasy-ireland.com/
Anyone whose spirit comes alive in the midst of all things
Irish will be right at home on Fantasy-Ireland.com! Irish
and Celtic symbols guides, Ireland vacation ideas and
advice, haunted castles, castle hotels, Irish wedding
traditions, Irish recipes, unique and popular Irish baby
names, and more!!!

Celtic Culture (added: 20-Jul-2005)
http://www.celtic-culture.com/
Embark on an Adventure into Celtic Culture its Art Crafts
Songs and Tales of warriors and fairy magic a family
inspired view of Celtic his

Crimson (added: 20-Jul-2005)
http://www.crimsontheband.co.uk/
'CRIMSON' are a Corporate Functions and weddings band. The
band are based in Glasgow, Scotland. 'CRIMSON' consists of
four members who have been performing for over 20 years.
The band have
performed at all the major venues and hotels including,
Gleneagles, St Andrews, The Grosvenor, Holiday Inn etc

Craig Buie (added: 22-Jul-2005)
http://www.craigbuie.com/
Home of Scottish contemporary craft, promote your business,
search for makers, retailers, galleries, events, news,
features, opportunities, training, and business advice

Wales Live (added: 22-Jul-2005)
http://www.waleslive.com/
Guide to Outdoor Activities and Pursuits in Wales: walking,
walks, hiking, mountain biking, routes, trails, watersports,
mountains Snowdonia National Park

Finnians (added: 22-Jul-2005)
http://www.finnians.com/
Our site is presents our collection of Declan's Finnians,
hand painted Irish figurines, each containing their own
piece of authentic Blarney Stone. Our site also offers
information to our collectors (over 30,000 registered
members). The company also sells through its website.

St Anthony's Guest House (added: 22-Jul-2005)
http://www.st-anthonys-guests.com/
St. Anthonys Guesthouse offers affordable, comfortable
accommodation in Dungarvan, Co.Waterford. Whilst staying
with us you are guaranteed a friendly welcome and a good
nights rest in one of the best places to stay in Dungarvan,
Co. Waterford.

Dram Nation (added: 22-Jul-2005)
http://www.dramnation.com/
DramNation is a single malt whisky community with reviews,
shopping, auction, news, and a forum for discussion. You are
encouraged to contribute with your own reviews for a chance
to win a bottle of single malt every month.

Edinburgh Travel Guide (added: 22-Jul-2005)
http://edinburghtravelguide.com/
Discover how to plan the perfect trip to Edinburgh,
Scotland. Find out everything you need to know about travel,
accommodation and the main tourist attractions in Scotland's
beautiful capital city.

Holiday Cottages UK (added: 22-Jul-2005)
http://www.simplycottageholidays.com/
Holiday cottages in Scotland England Wales and Ireland -
self catering accommodation in all the most beautiful
regions - including coast countryside village and town
locations - book online.

Richie McLean - Download Fine Art (added: 22-Jul-2005)
http://www.richiemclean.com/new/downloadart.html
Download Fine art and Illustration from Richard McLean!
Human rights award winning author of 'Recovered, Not Cured,
a journey through schizophrenia'. High Resolution art
downloads of images from the book, and travel sketches from
Ireland and Morocco. Free online mp3 book in 5 parts from
the ABC.

StoneRing (added: 22-Jul-2005)
http://www.thestonering.com
Traditional Irish and Scottish music. Rebel songs, ballads
and drinking songs with three part vocal harmonies and a
variety of instrumentals.



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6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
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"Celtic MP3s Music Magazine" is a weekly publication by
Bard Marc Gunn of the Brobdingnagian Bards, The Original
Celtic Renaissance. Help spread the word about great
Celtic Music Online!

HELPWARE:
This ezine is not totally free. It is designed to promote
Celtic musicians worldwide. You can help these artists by
doing the following:

1. Visit the links provided
2. Download the music
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4. Forward this ezine to THREE friends
5. Ask them to subscribe and help Celtic music grow


Learn more about
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