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- Feature: Michael Murphy and the Shannon River Band
- CD Feature: Highland Fling
- Feature: Raymond McCullough
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1. Celtic Music News
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Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

Well so far, Song Henge is getting an amazing response. The new
subscribers who've responded said they Loved it. That makes me
happy, and of course, makes it worthwhile to run. I still have
a lot of updating which I haven't had a chance to do this past
week, what with the recording I've been at with the Brobdingnagian
Bards. I should have more time this coming week.

SONG HENGE
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I also got the second Irish & Celtic Music Podcast up and
running. I'm really pleased how it's sounding. Hopefully, we'll
soon have a network of Celtic music podcasts if I can get
together with Aaron Drake of the Celtic Music News Podcast and
Michael Murphy with the Irish Music Podcast.

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast
http://www.celticmp3s.com/podcast/

I don't remember if I mentioned the Irish Music Podcast. It
started up a few weeks back. It's an awesome podcast with Irish
music, news and entertainment. I particularly love their "This
Week in Beer" feature. Always fun.

Irish Music Podcast
http://www.irishmusicpodcast.com/

Michael Murphy also has a band--Michael Murphy and the Shannon
River Band. I hadn't heard of his group before I found the
podcast, but I am loving what I am hearing now. The group has
a wonderful traditional sound with sharp harmonies and a some
killer fun music.

Raymond McCullough is an Irish gem. I've wanted to feature this
talented Irish songwriter for a long time ago. Raymond combines
traditional Celtic music with contemporary songwriting while
fusing musical styles from China and Israel with Celtic Christian
themes. He has a totally unique musical style that's had him
topping the charts on various Celtic Christian internet radio
stations.

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, Bard

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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: CMN Podcast #32 featuring the Paperboys, Gael Force,
Wolfstone, Enter the Haggis, and Black 47

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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #1
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"Whisky You're the Devil" by Michael Murphy and the Shannon
River Band

Michael Murphy and the Shannon River Band offers a high-energy
display of their Celtic roots, blended with leading-edge
elements of bluegrass and jam-rock styles. The band's original
and traditional music blends sounds from the Dubliners,
Wolfetones, Bill Monroe, Ricky Scaggs, Phish and Dave Mathews.
Both old and young, traditional and modern can't resist this
rhythm and improvisation-infused approach to traditional
Celtic music.

This connection with audiences through music comes through loud
and clear on the band's 2004 self-titled release. Music from the
album has been featured on-air, with consistent play on WEDO
810AM. Host Diane Byrnes calls the group, "The area's brightest
new talent … This disc is a must-have for your music library!"
The effort has also been featured in 2004 St. Patrick's Day
on-air and live event promotions for WRRK 96.9FM.

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Similar Artists: Dubliners, Wolfetones, Gaelic Storm

Website: http://www.michaelmurphy.us/
Download MP3: "Whisky You're the Devil"
http://www.michaelmurphy.us/listen.html
Buy CD: Michael Murphy and the Shannon River Band
http://www.michaelmurphy.us/merch.html


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CELTIC CD FEATURE
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"Highland Fling" by Highland Fling

by Catherine L. Tully

Artist: Highland Fling
http://classictouchmusic.com/
Album: "Highland Fling"
Year produced: 2005

Simple, pleasant Celtic music combining the sound of the harp,
fiddle and hammered dulcimer, this is a lovely CD. Susan Kidney's
fiddle playing meshes beautifully with the harp music of Donna
Germano. There is a mix of traditional Scottish tunes and new
music here, so everyone should be pleased.

The music on the CD spans all tempos, with selections arranged
well to compliment each other. The range of sounds that both
artists can elicit from their instruments shows their expertise
and makes the music a pleasure to sit back and listen to. Don't
miss the sweet sounds of track 5, Graveyard Fields or Hector the
Hero, track 9 which has spoken lyrics in addition to the music;
a nice listen.

This album is one to sit back and enjoy. Lament for the Mountains
was my favorite track, and is an original of Susan Kidney's.
There are 13 tracks with a wide range of sound for only a few
instruments! This is a pairing of talent that is something worth
listening to.

Buy the Album: "Highland Fling"
http://cdbaby.com/cd/highlandfling/from/celtic/

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Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer
specializing in the arts. She has written for Dance Teacher
Magazine, Classical Singer and Dance Spirit among others, and
reviews music for Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her
at www.freelance-zone.com.



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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #2
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"I Will Life My Eyes Up" by Raymond McCullough

Singer/songwriter, Raymond McCullough, has been writing songs
since 1973. He plays guitar and mandolin and has travelled and
performed, (literally busking for his supper, on one occasion!),
in Israel, China (Beijing), Scotland and Ireland, north and
south - playing pubs, concerts, churches - on the street, if
required! At the Fiddler's Green International Festival in
Rostrevor, Ireland recently he was described by one of the
organisers as "the discovery of the festival!"

Hometown: Newtownards, N. Ireland (UK)
Similar Artists: Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Clannad, Christy
Moore, Luka Bloom, Ceili Rain, Horslips, Waterboys

Website: http://www.preciousoil.com/raymond/
Download MP3: "I Will Life My Eyes Up"
http://christianbands.co.uk/download.php?band_id=
85&song_id=847&mode=song_hifi

Buy CD: Into Jerusalem
http://www.preciousoil.com/raymond/albums.shtml


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NEW TO CELTIC MP3S MUSIC MAGAZINE
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Craig Buie (added: 13-Aug-2005)
http://www.craigbuie.com/
Craigbuie Guest House provides Scottish Bed and Breakfast
accommodation in Killin, Perth
Craigbuie (it means the Golden or Yellow Hill) is situated
on Main Street in Killin between the Falls of Dochart and
Loch Tay, surrounded on three sides by heather clad
mountains..

Irish Music Podcast (added: 13-Aug-2005)
http://www.irishmusicpodcast.com/
Irish Music Podcast has some of the best in unsigned Irish
and Celtic music from around the world - delivered every
other week to your iPod, MP3 player or desktop. What can you
hear on our half-hour podcast?

Smithfield Fair (added: 13-Aug-2005)
http://www.smithfieldfair.com/
Acoustic music…Scottish spirit. Scottish traditional
influence is strong in the music of Smithfield Fair. Song-
driven, the music is a balance of traditional songs and
strong, critically acclaimed originals, lively and
contemporary without losing the traditional focus.

Cromdale (added: 14-Aug-2005)
http://www.cromdale.de/
Celtic folk rock from Germany

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast (added: 20-Aug-2005)
http://www.celticmp3s.com/podcast/
Irish and Celtic music from grous featured in the Celtic
MP3s Music Magazine.



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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
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