Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"
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Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
March 12, 2004 5000+ subscribers


CONTENTS:

1. Celtic Music News
2. Celtic Music Band Feature - Jimmy Young & James Wilkinson
3. Celtic Music CD Store - Dolores Keane & John Faulkner
4. Celtic Music Article #2 - Brothers 3
5. New to Celtic MP3s Music Magazine
6. Manage your subscription

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1. Celtic Music News
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Slainte, Celtic music lovers!

ST PATRICK'S DAY APPROACHES
Just a few more days until St. Patrick's Day, the Christmas
of the Celts. We've decided on a fairly light schedule for
a change. Maybe this year, I'll actually spend more time
celebrating my birthday rather than playing music all day
with the Brobdingnagian Bards.

Speaking of St Paddy's Day, I wrote "A St Patrick's day
Poem" last year, if you'd like to check it out, go to
http://www.marcgunn.com/cgi-bin/bard_lore/jump.cgi?ID=110

And of course, my song "Happy Birthday from Ireland" makes
mention of this wonderful time of the year.
http://amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00016LABQ/thebards

Hopefully, I'll be able to get my annual St. Patrick's Day
edition of the newsletter out on time. Still collecting a
bunch of wonderful websites featuring free downloadable
Celtic MP3s for St. Paddy's Day.


NORTH TEXAS IRISH FESTIVAL
At the last minute, I decided to take my sister and head up
to the North Texas Irish Festival. Really wish I'd planned
it sooner and could've stayed longer. We had a blast!

Saw a bunch of bands I'd first heard about on MP3.com,
like Brendan Nolan, who does one of the most amazing versions
of "Green Grow the Rashes O'".
http://www.brendannolan.com/
http://cdbaby.com/cd/brendannolan3/from/celtic/

My sister totally dug The Elders out from Kansas City. Her
comment, "Celtic rock is so much better than regular rock."
Well, The Elders put on one heckuva show with kids dancing
on the stage and couples dancing in the aisles.
http://www.eldersmusic.com/

I missed the Trinity River Whalers, but I did get to chat
a wee bit with Randy Christian while sharing drinks in the
hospitality lounge. They're still working on their first
CD, but I'm pretty sure I've got an to feature them in
in the near future. http://www.trinityriverwhalers.com/

Course, my perennial favorite, Ed Miller was there. Heard a
song I've heard him sing before. I forget the name, but I've
GOT to learn it. Absolutely beautiful! I could also tell Ed
was having a smashing time jamming with members of Carey
Street and even Cathie Ryan. http://www.songsofscotland.com/
http://cdbaby.com/cd/edmiller2/from/celtic/

Course, Cathie was the one I was most anxious to see. I first
read about her in Dirty Linen. It peaked my interest. And I
wish I had caught her sooner, cuz we sat down at a table in
the hospitality room, and she was sitting there. Would've
loved to talk to her about an interview or better an MP3
feature! Ah well. At least I found out what all the hype
is about. Cathie Ryan is just enchanting with a beautiful
smile and voice to match it. http://www.cathieryan.com/
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005Q44S/thebards

Oh, and I also finally got to see E.J. Jones' (formerly of
Clandestine) new band, The Willow Band. They were fantastic
as I knew they would be! http://www.thewillowband.com/


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2. Celtic Music Band Feature #1
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"Waltzing into Battle with the Woman I love So Well" by Jimmy
Young & James Wilkinson

Jimmy Young is originally from the West Coast of Scotland and
has spent the last twenty years as a professional musician and
composer. HIs albums strongly featuring his compositions and
skills on the Northumbrian Pipes (a small bellows-blown pipe
from the borders of Scotland) and other wind instruments. James
Wilkinson has toured extensively and released two CDs, and has
also been an integral member of the award winning Celtic
ensemble Rua touring Australia. He is an outstanding Guitarist
nominated, in 2000, as NZ Guitarist of the Year.

Their debut CD 'The Official Bootleg/Live in Australia 2001' has
been receiving critical acclaim with one of its tracks, Raider,
rated Number One on Radiopie's Top Ten Charts. They have also
in the last month recorded a new CD at the Harbourlight Theatre,
Lyttelton " Waltzing into Battle with the Woman I Love So Well"
is now available.

Homepage http://www.geocities.com/jimmy_rua/Jimmies
Download http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/young_wilkinson/
Buy CD "Waltzing into Battle with the Woman I Love So Well"
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3. CELTIC MUSIC CD STORE
http://www.CelticMusic.org/
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"Broken Hearted I'll Wander" by Dolores Keane & John Faulkner
http://amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000005CRV/thebards

Dolores Keane has been recording music since age five and was
one of the founding members of De Dannan. Together, with John
Faulkner, they have recorded several albums.

I picked up "Broken Hearted I'll Wander" during a Green Linnet
CD sale and am thrilled with the purchase. Fantastic traditional
Celtic songs and tunes. I love their vocals throughout. I'd like
to tell you a favorite track, but I can't seem to pinpoint one.
I love 'em all: "The Ploughboy", "Month of January", "Will Ye Go
to Flanders", "Tommy Peoples/Mary Shore", "Johnny Lovely
Johnny","The Low Low Lands of Holland", and even a mouth music
performance of "Eddie Curran's Favorite". This is traditional
Irish music without the overdone effects of just about every
band today.

Find out more about Dolores Keane at
http://www.celticmp3s.com/cgi-bin/celtic_music/jump.cgi?ID=683

Find out more about John Faulkner at
http://www.celticmp3s.com/cgi-bin/celtic_music/jump.cgi?ID=684



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4. Celtic Music Band Feature #2
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"Cool Doctor" by Brothers 3

Brothers 3 performs traditional Celtic songs and dance music in
wide variety of musical settings from jazz and World Beat to
country-western, pop, and rock. Using over two dozen instruments,
and drawing on the collective experience of seven friends and
family members, we put on a fun, high-energy show that simply
has to be experienced!

I missed them at NTIF, but I've been hearing a LOT about this
band on the Texas Celtic music circuit. The "Cool Doctor" is a
set composed of "Cooley's Reel" and "Dr. Gilbert's Reel" in a
high-energy fusion setting that starts off like something outta
late-night cop drama or something. Great beat. The sound reminds
me of a tune I heard from the Old Blind Dogs, including some
of punchy start stops. With any luck, mayhaps I'll get to hear
the band live one day.

Homepage http://www.brothers3.us/
Download http://amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005UT3C/thebards
Buy CD "No Turning Back"
http://amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005KG6E/thebards



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5. New to Celtic MP3s Music Magazine
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paddy sweeney
http://www.paddysweeney.com
a new site dedicated to paddy, a fine celtic folk and ballad
singer

Mark Saul - New Bagpipe Music
http://marksaul.tv
Mark Saul's highly anticipated modern bagpipe album
'Mixolydian' is hot off the press and available now!

SomeThing Else Studio
http://www.somethingelsestudio.com
Once upon a time there was an enchanted bride, and it was
you!

Alan Horvath - Acoustic Rock ... for real.
http://www.AlanHorvath.com
Great album of Lord of the Rings music.

The magical music of Kokila
http://www.avalon-isle-music.com
Kokila is an artist whose compositions inspire a deep sense
of peace in the listener.

C. Wayne Owens' MOVIE & TV NEWS
http://www.movieandtvnews.com/
Movie & TV News is a daily newsletter featuring news
gathered from all over the net with the newest and hottest
movie and tv scoops.

Marc Gunn's Photo Pictures (added: 8-Mar-2004)
http://www.marcgunn.com/pictures/
An assortment of photos and pictures from Marc Gunn of the
Brobdingnagian Bards. Travels, adventures, live
performances, art, LOTR Oscar Parties, Renaissance
festivals, Sci Fi Conventions and more!

Rie Sheridan - Fantasy Author
http://www.riewriter.com/
Rie has been writing since she first picked up a crayon. She
has had stories published in Writer's Village University's
T-Zero ezine and the ezine Dragons and Vampires as well as
the We Love Writers site.

Download Music Mart
http://www.downloadmusicmart.com
Download Music Store featuring Legal Music Downloads from
Independent Artists and Labels

Austin Celtic News & Discussions
http://www.austincelts.org/news/
Find out what's happening in Austin and Central Texas and
chat with other Austin Celts.

Submachine (added: 10-Mar-2004)
http://www.geocities.com/submachinetheband
submachine, unsigned band from Perth, Scotland with mp3s

Dolores Keane
http://www.doloreskeane.com/
Official Dolores Keane web site. Here you will find
information about her work, tour dates, discography,
biography, buy-a-cd, etc.

John Faulkner
http://www.johnfaulkner.net/
John Faulkner is a musician and singer / song writer. His
music is multi-faceted and based on his knowledge of the
Celtic tradition.



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6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
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Bard Marc Gunn of the Brobdingnagian Bards, The Original
Celtic Renaissance. Help spread the word about great
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