Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"

Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
April 5, 2006 -- 10,000+ subscribers

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CELTIC MUSIC NEWS
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Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

Well, things are finally settling down now that St. Patrick's Day.
It was a huge month for Celtic music, my band, and my magazine
and podcast. I received a record number of hits. In fact, the
St. Patrick's Day Podcast had over 11,000 downloads!

Now I finally finished my next big event. The 1st Annual Celtic
Music Awards. There were about 4,000 votes in this year's awards.
Admittedly, it wasn't the most-diverse competition in musical
styles. Celtic rock bands seem to understand better the need to
promote themselves. So a big congrats to all those who did just
that and reaped the rewards!

I am starting to compile more categories for the 2006 awards. If
you have a category suggestion, please make tell me. You can do
so in the Celtic Radio Forum
http://www.celticradio.net/php/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=1&t=8845

Last, I am happy to welcome Michael Madison as a new Assistant
Editor for the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. After reading responses
from subscribers, I decided that there's still a huge demand for
this magazine. So it will continue to grow with the help of
editors. You can find additional details below.

Many thanks for your continue support of the Celtic MP3s Music
Magazine and Celtic music in general. Slainte!
- Marc Gunn, Bard

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ANNOUNCING THE 1ST ANNUAL CELTIC MUSIC AWARDS

The Celtic MP3s Music Magazine, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast,
and the Brobdingnagian Bards are pleased to announce the winners
of the 1st Annual Celtic Music Awards for 2005. These performers
were voted on by you, the Celtic music fan.

Keep an eye on this website for more Celtic Music Awards with
additional music categories, and enjoy the Celtic Music Awards
podcast to listen to music from the winners.

Top 10 Celtic Music Groups of 2005
http://www.celticmp3s.com/awards/

1. The Bloody Irish Boys
2. The Elders
3. Fardaxu
4. Amadan
5. Flogging Molly
6. Charm City Saints
7. Dropkick Murphys
8. Dervish
9. Blaggards
10. Great Big Sea

Listen to the Celtic Music Awards Podcast
http://celticmusicpodcast.com/2006/04/irish-celtic-music-podcast-17-celtic.shtml

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WANTED: ASSISTANT EDITORS
I am looking for two more Assitant Editors who are interested
in an unpaid internship with the magazine. As an Asst Ed., you
will be the first to find out about all the great music that is
released. You will write music reviews and compile a list of
celtic music download websites for our subscribers.

In return, you will get some swag, music and will be the first
to hear the great music submitted to the magazine.

Email me a list of any past experience and why you think you
could benefit the magazine.

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LATEST IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST SHOWS
http://www.celticmusicpodcast.com/
#17 - Celtic Music Awards w/Great Big Sea, Bloody Irish Boys,
  The Elders, Dervish, Dropkick Murphys, Gaelic Storm
#16 - St Patrick's Day MP3 Special w/McCabes, Black 47, Murder
  the Stout, Jonathan Ramsey, 4 Irish Whiskey, Jesse Linder
#15, North Texas Irish Festival Wrap Up, Part 2 - Brothers 3,
  Brother, Poor Man's Fortune, Jed Marum, Seamus Stout
#14, North Texas Irish Festival Wrap Up, Part 1 - Onya, Seamus
  Stout, Robbie O'Connell, Brother, Heirloom, Boru's Ghost


NEW BANDS with MP3 DOWNLOADS
http://www.freeirishmusic.com/
- "Revolution/Samantha" by Stone Autumn
- "Frenchies/Ode to Joe/Piob Mor" by Greenwich Meantime
- "Alleyway Rover/Madame I'm a Darlin'/Erin Boat Medley/My Love
  Has a Boat" by Circled By Hounds
- "Lord of the Dance/Winter of My Mind/Wise Men" by Coyote Run
- "Bogie's Bonnie Bell/One Lone Rowan Tree" by Willson & McKee
- "Pride of the Springfield Road" by The Busman's Handbag
- "Humors Of Tulla/The Merry Blacksmith/Rare Old Mountain Dew"
  by Seamus Stout
- "Dark Cover" by Ugly Stick
- "The Star of the County Down" by Heirloom


CELTIC MUSIC CD REVIEWS & ARTICLES
http://www.celticmp3s.com/magazine/
- St. Patrick's Day MP3 Downloads
- "One Shilling" by Barleyjuice
- "Se" by Lunasa
- "Trouble in the Land" by Black 47

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NEWS for SONG HENGE MEMBERS
http://www.songhenge.com/
I'm migrating the website to SongHenge.com. So keep an eye open
for a new look.

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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 #64 featuring The Town Pants, Shays
Rebellion, Searson, Seven Nations, and Runrig

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If ye like what you read and hear,
please forward this newsletter to your friends.

Submit Your Irish & Celtic Band
http://www.celticmp3s.com/submit/



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Magazine.

Are you tired of scouring this website trying to find
the great Celtic music you love only to find out that
your band no longer offers free Celtic MP3s?

Song Henge will save you the effort. Here you will
find every band ever featured in the magazine and
you can quickly learn if they still offer MP3s, how
many and where to go to get them. This new service
is the product of five years of dedication to Celtic
music downloads.

Limited Lifetime Memberships Available
Order now http://www.songhenge.com/



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ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
=========================

"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
    3. Order a CD or 'tip' the band
    4. Forward this ezine to THREE friends
    5. Ask them to subscribe and help Celtic music grow


Learn more about
http://celticmp3s.com <-- Celtic MP3s Music Magazine
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
http://www.celticmp3s.com/promote/

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Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"

Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
March 16, 2005 -- 7000+ subscribers

   Don't just download.
   Support artists you like & Buy.
   Then, forward this newsletter to a friend.
   Or want to receive the newsletter in HTML?
   Subscribe here: http://www.celticmp3s.com/subscribe.shtml


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CELTIC MUSIC NEWS
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Happy St Patrick's Day Celtic Music Lovers,

Whoa! I'm exhausted. For the past week, I've done a LOT of
promotion for my ezine, Song Henge, and my Irish & Celtic Music
Podcast. Plus, I did some extra shows this month in the podcast.
Now I'm just wiped. I'm ready for St. Patrick's Day to arrive
so I can celebrate my birthday, a great holiday, and relax with
a pint.

I spent today finishing up a St. Patrick's Edition of A
Brobdingnagian Minute, the podcast of the Brobdingnagian Bards.
That was heckuva lot of fun. Tomorrow, I'll try and finish up
my St. Patrick's Day edition of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

But just moments ago, I FINALLY finished my annual 17 St Patrick's
Day Free Music Downloads article. I'm sure you're anxious to hear
all the great music. So go download now and have a brilliant St.
Patrick's Day.

Oh! And if you have a moment to raise a toast to my birthday,
that'd make me happy to. :)

A Brobdingnagian Minute
http://www.thebards.net/podcast/

17 St Patrick's Day MP3 Downloads
http://www.celticmp3s.com/magazine/2006/03/st-patricks-day-mp3-downloads.shtml

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ANNOUNCING THE CELTIC PODCAST NETWORK
http://www.celticpodcastnetwork.com/
Never again, do you need to worry about trying to catch Celtic
music at a certain time period on the radio. It's passe' now
that you can download nearly a dozen podcasts featuring all-styles
of Celtic music via the Celtic Podcast Network.

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LATEST IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST SHOWS
http://www.celticmusicpodcast.com/
#13 - Karen Mal, Fardaxu, Kevin Behan, Boru's Ghost, Jed Marum,
  Canned Haggis, Wicked Tinkers
#12 - Barleyjuice, The Killdares, Piper's Creek, The Makem and
  Spain Brothers, Poor Man's Fortune, The Muses
#11 - Seamus Kennedy, Wicked Tinkers, Green Tea, Jolly Rogues,
  Heather Dale, North Texas Irish Festival Feature


NEW BANDS with MP3 DOWNLOADS
http://www.freeirishmusic.com/
- "Cliffs of Moher, Brest St Marc, Donald Michael Coleman's
   Father's Fancy" by Piper's Creek
- "Wedding reel / Maid behind the bar / Gravel walk" by Mrs.
   Ferris's Pighouse Collection
- "The Night That Paddy Murphy Died" by 4 Irish Whiskey
- "Molly Malone" by Paddyrasta


CELTIC MUSIC CD REVIEWS & ARTICLES
http://www.celticmp3s.com/magazine/
- "One Shilling" by Barleyjuice
- "Se" by Lunasa
- "Trouble in the Land" by Black 47
- Announcing the Premiere Irish & Celtic Music Podcast for
   St. Patrick's Day
- "Whiskey Supper" by Wicked Tinkers
- "Urban Cave" by Brother
- "Songs of Ireland" by Brobdingnagian Bards
- Saint Patrick Drove Out Serpents, Let Cats Stay
- Free Music Downloads and More from St Patricks Day Party.Net,
   the Perfect Companion for Green Beer
- "How Are We Getting Home" by Gaelic Storm
- North Texas Irish Festival 2006
- "Any Given Element" by The Killdares
- "On the Drift" by Bedlam Bards
- Austin's Best-Kept Secret for Irish Traditional Music
- Catherine's Pick of the TOP 10 CELTIC CDs of 2005
- "Infernal Harp Racket" by Thomas 'Doc' Grauzer, Irish Harp
- "The Circle: Renaissance Festival compilation CD benefiting
   Hurricane Katrina Relief" by Renaissance Festival Podcast
   and Modern Bard
- Mother Egan's Sunday Celtic Brunch

I hope you enjoy the MP3s.

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, Bard

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NEWS for SONG HENGE MEMBERS
http://www.songhenge.com/
I'm migrating the website to SongHenge.com. So keep an eye open
for a new look.

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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 #61 featuring Ceili Rain, George Papavgeris,
Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, Needfire, and The Donegal X-Press

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If ye like what you read and hear,
please forward this newsletter to your friends.

Submit Your Irish & Celtic Band
http://www.celticmp3s.com/submit/



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Magazine.

Are you tired of scouring this website trying to find
the great Celtic music you love only to find out that
your band no longer offers free Celtic MP3s?

Song Henge will save you the effort. Here you will
find every band ever featured in the magazine and
you can quickly learn if they still offer MP3s, how
many and where to go to get them. This new service
is the product of five years of dedication to Celtic
music downloads.

Limited Lifetime Memberships Available
On sale for just $17.17 until March 17th
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=========================
ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
=========================

"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
    3. Order a CD or 'tip' the band
    4. Forward this ezine to THREE friends
    5. Ask them to subscribe and help Celtic music grow


Learn more about
http://celticmp3s.com <-- Celtic MP3s Music Magazine
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
http://www.celticmp3s.com/promote/

=========================

Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"

Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
January 25, 2005 -- 7000+ subscribers

   Don't just download.
   Support artists you like & Buy.
   Then, forward this newsletter to a friend.
   Or want to receive the newsletter in HTML?
   Subscribe here: http://www.celticmp3s.com/subscribe.shtml


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CELTIC MUSIC NEWS
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Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

Once again, it's been a while since I've written. During that
time, I jumped head first into my new Irish & Celtic Music
Podcast which is now going out twice a month with over 4,000
downloads of each show.

Yet, in my excitement to start promoting bands in the podcast,
I forgot to mention something important to my readers…

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ANNOUNCING THE 1ST ANNUAL CELTIC MUSIC AWARDS!
http://www.celticmp3s.com/awards/
I started the Celtic Music Awards in the middle of last month.
The goal is to give Celtic music groups the recognition they
deserve. But to make a difference I need your input.

Do you have a favorite group(s)?
Go to the website and vote for them.
If you have a friend that likes your favorite band, email them
too. Tell them to go to the website and vote.
If you're in a band, tell your fans to vote for you.

The voting process ends on January 31st. Once it's over, I will
compile the results. I will contact any winners from whom I need
music. At the beginning of March, I will host a show featuring
all the winners!

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VOTE FOR US IN THE AUSTIN MUSIC POLL
http://thebards.net/links/Austin_Chronicle_Poll.shtml
The Austin Music Poll also finishes up on January 31st. Since the
Brobdingnagian Bards are not eligible to win in the Celtic Music
Awards, please help show your support for us and also for my Irish
& Celtic Music Podcastd by voting for us in the Austin Music Poll.
You don't have to be from Austin to vote.

Thank you!

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THE AMAZING RETURN OF CELTIC STONE
http://celticstone.4celts.com/
The former Celtic giant of the Renaissance festival music
circuit is back, well sort of. With the help of my record label,
Mage Records, we are re-releasing their last CD called Digital
Flashbacks. This CD features music from their many no longer
available albums.

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LATEST IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST SHOWS
http://www.celticmusicpodcast.com/downloads.shtml

#10 - Celtic Stone, Amadan, Stonecircle, Murder the Stout,
  Highland Reign, Blaggards
#9 - Athas, Tears for Beers, Ed Miller, Rise, Don Grieve, Cluan,
  Clandestine. Fathom, Carl Peterson
#8 - Flook, Avalon Rising, Niamh Parsons, The Elders, Pol Mac
  Adaim
#7 - Tea Merchants, The Slip, Keltic Kaleidoscope, Brothers 3,
  EJ Jones, Shay's Rebellion, 3 Pints Gone
#6 - Moch Pryderi, Enter the Haggis, Eric Benson, 3 Pints Gone,
  Patched Hats, Ali Benson
#5 - Rise, Barley Boys, Black 47, Emerald Rose, Tullamore,
  Ed Miller, Paisley Close, Doc Grauzer, Cady Finlayson and more


NEW BANDS with MP3 DOWNLOADS
http://www.freeirishmusic.com/

- "My Irish Valentine" by Brobdingnagian Bards
- "Molly Malone" by Paddyrasta
- "Rocky Road to Brenham" by Celtic Stone
- "Lanagan's Ball" by Boston Blackthorne Band
- "The Night That Paddy Murphy Died" by 4 Irish Whiskey


CELTIC MUSIC CD REVIEWS
http://www.celticmp3s.com/magazine/

- "Digital Flashbacks" by Celtic Stone
- "Archives of Ages to Come" by Emerald Rose
- "All Ages" by Green Tea
- "Almost Irish" by Ceann
- "Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers" by The Dubliners' Tabby Cats
- "One Spot On Earth" by Heidi, Stef & Bow Triplets
- "Piping Hot" by MacTalla Mo'r

I hope you enjoy the MP3s.

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, Bard

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NEWS for SONG HENGE MEMBERS
http://www.celticmp3s.com/members/
I made a few updates to the website tonight. There are six new
bands with exclusive MP3s as well as the MP3 features archive.
I'll try to keep ye up-to-date as new updates happen.

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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 #54 featuring Needfire, Empty Hats,
The Kissers, Icewagon Flu, and Boiled in Lead

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If ye like what you read and hear,
please forward this newsletter to your friends.

Submit Your Celtic Band
http://www.celticmp3s.com/submit/



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the hottest new resource from the Celtic MP3s Music
Magazine.

Are you tired of scouring this website trying to find
the great Celtic music you love only to find out that
your band no longer offers free Celtic MP3s?

Song Henge will save you the effort. Here you will
find every band ever featured in the magazine and
you can quickly learn if they still offer MP3s, how
many and where to go to get them. This new service
is the product of five years of dedication to Celtic
music downloads.

Limited Lifetime Memberships Available
Order now http://www.celticmp3s.com/members/
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ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
=========================

"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
    3. Order a CD or 'tip' the band
    4. Forward this ezine to THREE friends
    5. Ask them to subscribe and help Celtic music grow


Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
http://www.celticmp3s.com/promote/

=========================

Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"

Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
December 5, 2005 -- 7000+ subscribers

HIGHLIGHTS....
- Celtic Music News
- Feature: Athas
- CD Feature: The Barley Boys
- Feature: Highland Reign
- New Celtic Links
- Manage your subscription

Don't just download.
Support artists you like & Buy.
Then, forward this newsletter to a friend.
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1. Celtic Music News
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Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

Happy holidays! No. I haven't forgotten you. The Celtic MP3s
Music Magazine is in a transitional phase, but it's still here.

I started this magazine five and a half years ago as a way to
promote independent Celtic music groups. For a number of years,
I struggled as a musician trying to get some sort of recognition.
Now the Brobdingnagian Bards have a secure fan base which allows
me to do music full-time.

I've always found it rewarding to help other struggling musicians
who want my help. But I face a lot of challenges. Many musicians
are still leary of MP3s. I had one rather well-known songwriter
tell me to remove a link I had to his website. That sort of
attitude towards MP3s makes it difficult to effectively promote
my website, but then there are others are amazing at telling
others about this site.

The other problem I have is that I only have space to feature
two bands in each issue. That means I can only "help" eight bands
per month, and I either don't have time for new releases or I
have to skip some bands. I don't like that. I needed a better
outlet.

When I learned about podcasting a few months ago, I found what
I needed, an exciting new outlet. It's not the best thing out
there, but it serves me well. I get to listen to lots of great
music and help a lot more bands.

So what's the point of all this? The point is that in the next
issue the format of the magazine will change a wee bit. And I'm
not yet sure how often I will publish it. Instead of posting
features in each ezine, I'll probably just link to my features
online. I'm still just not sure. I do plan to publish my Irish
& Celtic Music Podcast more frequently, however (I'm up to
Show #7). I also plan to reorganize my CelticMP3s.com website
to reflect some of these changes.

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast
http://www.celticmusicpodcast.com/

But I would love to hear your comments and feedback.

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, Bard

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Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers Now On Sale
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mgtdtc2/from/celtic/
Since I haven't published in a while I haven't mentioned that
my new CD Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers is now on sale!
It was even one of the Top 20 albums on CD Baby! The reviews
have been nothing but glowing. So if you like cats and Irish
songs, this CD is for you!

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Lifetime Membership to Song Henge on Sale
http://www.celticmp3s.com/members/
Speaking of things on sale Song Henge is now on sale until the
end of the year. This is over 60% off the sales price. If you
like Celtic music and want free MP3s, join today.

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Christmas in Brobdingnag
http://www.thebards.net/tales/
The Brobdingnagian Bards just finished a new five-song EP of
Christmas songs. You can be the first to get a copy. Find out
out by clicking the link above.

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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: CMN Podcast #46 featuring Bad Haggis, The Peelers,
Wolfstone, Green Man, and The Glengarry Bhoys

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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If ye like what you read and hear,
please forward this newsletter to your friends.

Latest News & CD Reviews
http://www.celticmp3s.com/magazine/

Celtic MP3 Archive
http://www.freeirishmusic.com/



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http://www.celticmp3s.com/members/
Save time and money when you join Song Henge,
the hottest new resource from the Celtic MP3s Music
Magazine.

Are you tired of scouring this website trying to find
the great Celtic music you love only to find out that
your band no longer offers free Celtic MP3s?

Song Henge will save you the effort. Here you will
find every band ever featured in the magazine and
you can quickly learn if they still offer MP3s, how
many and where to go to get them. This new service
is the product of five years of dedication to Celtic
music downloads.

Limited Lifetime Memberships Available
Order now http://www.celticmp3s.com/members/
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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #1
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"Dance of the Honeybees" by Athas

After finding one another amongst the many local Irish sessions
and then forging fast friendships, Heather Lewin-Tiarks, Amy
Richter, and Jeff Ksiazek joined together as Milwaukee's latest
Irish Trad band, áthas. The name áthas (Irish for joy and
gladness) suits them perfectly--it's pretty near impossible to
catch them not laughing, joking, or spreading joy through their
music.

The musicians of áthas play various Traditional and non-Trad
instruments such as fiddle, flute, bodhrán, viola, cello,
whistles, saxophone, djembe, and guitar. áthas can be spotted
at local Trad sessions, pubs, ceilis, and other venues and
festivals.

As of late they've become "regulars" to the weekly Set Dance
held at O'Donoghues on Wednesday's from 8-10pm. The band has
been working hard to revivie the Celtic Music Club at UWM and
have started up sessions in venues other than Irish Pubs, such
as the Good Harvest Market, UW-Milwaukee and The Milwaukee
Repertory Theatre. The band has a strong desire to spread the
music and keep it alive.

Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Similar Artists: Lunasa, Comas, Liz Carroll, Flook, Emer Mayock,
Danú, Solas, Jackie Moran, and Mike Rafferty

Website: http://athasmusic.tripod.com/
Download MP3: "Dance of the Honeybees"
http://www.myspace.com/athas
Buy CD: n/a


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CELTIC CD FEATURE
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"The Days of Abundance" by The Barley Boys

by Catherine L. Tully

Artist: The Barley Boys
http://www.thebarleyboys.com/
Album: "The Days of Abundance"
Year produced: 2005

The one thing that you will notice about The Barley Boys is that
they have a lot of energy, and they bring it to their music. The
Days of Abundance is a combination of traditional Celtic sounds
and more contemporary music, and the musicianship is quite good.
Sometimes, such as track 4, Life Divine, the song highlights the
music and just goes with it for a bit, rather than trying too
hard to be a sing along type of tune. It is nice.

I hate to pick favorites, but I can't help but tell you that
Raggle Taggle Gypsy was such a high energy song that the five
minutes it played was much too short and I had to play it again.
It was one of the best songs I have heard in a while. The
complexity of much of the music on this CD makes it exciting
to listen to.

You really get the sense that these guys are all about the music,
but they aren't afraid to have a bit of fun either. Track 9,
Scolding Wife is a good, easy romp which is done well and brings
a smile. There really is a nice mix to this compilation of songs,
and the energy continues throughout until the very last song,
which is the only one that is a fairly slow tune. A simple
wrap-up to a great album.

Buy the Album: "The Days of Abundance"
http://cdbaby.com/cd/barleyboys2/from/celtic/

---
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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"Camden Town" by Highland Reign

Highland Reign, a celtic band from Indianapolis, takes the tunes
of the old country and breathes a rocking new life into them!
Bagpipes, electric guitar and bass, accoustic guitar and the
Bodhran provide the root of this very upbeat celtic music!
Playing rocked up traditional tunes of Ireland and Scotland,
along with Celtic -based originals you will be glad you were
caught in the "REIGN"!

Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana
Similar Artists: Prodigals, Runrig, Great Big Sea, Old Blind
Dogs, Tannahill Weavers

Website: http://highlandreign.com/
Download MP3: "Camden Town"
http://highlandreign.com/
Buy CD: My Roots Are Rocking
http://highlandreign.com/


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NEW TO CELTIC MP3S MUSIC MAGAZINE
=========================

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast (new website)
http://www.celticmusicpodcast.com/
Irish and Celtic music from grous featured in the Celtic
MP3s Music Magazine.

Jolly Rogues (added: 4-Nov-2005)
http://americaninsuranceagency.com/web7.htm
This talented band of musicians and singers has a varied,
intriguing repertoire of 18th and 19th Century material from
period commemorative, tavern/drinking, romantic ballads, sea
shanties, children's ditties, Irish tunes and songs
Among the titles will be found Lizzie Lindsay,All for Me
Grog,Raggle Taggle Gypsy,Star of the County Down,The Parting
Glass,Staten Island hornpipe,Harvest Home,Mermaid,Boys of
Blue Hill,The Butcher Boy,Three Jolly Coachmen, Maid of
Amsterdam.

THE REEL BOOK (added: 6-Nov-2005)
http://www.thereelbook.com/
Irish Music Collection
This is the first publication of 1739 transcriptions of
Irish Traditional Music Performances.
973 pages of hand written music from 117 albums and 190
Irish musicians.

Bluehorses (added: 6-Nov-2005)
http://www.nativespirit.co.uk/index.shtml
Fusing the passionate intensity of Celtic themes, a heavy
rock and roll mindset and stunning improvisations,
Bluehorses' music is a genuinely unique hybrid.
Bluehorses have received many accolades including a MOJO
'Album of the Month' and a 'Best Of 2005' award from The
Classic Rock Society.
Bluehorses' 5 critically acclaimed CDs and stunning live
shows are full of Celtic passion, instrumental virtuosity
and good old fashioned rock and roll fun!

Sound Of Erin Celtic Radio Programs (added: 8-Nov-2005)
http://www.soundoferinradio.com/
Radio programs (with 24/7 streaming audio) of music from the
Celtic regions and the maritime provinces of Canada.
Broadcast from WNTN, MA.

Hebridean Celtic Festival (added: 16-Nov-2005)
http://www.hebceltfest.com/
A unique four-day musical celebration held in the stunning
Hebrides of Scotland. Proclaimed the best festival of its
kind, this award-winning event has become one of the most
eagerly awaited attractions and celebrated its Tenth
Anniversary Year in 2005.



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6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
=========================

"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
    3. Order a CD or 'tip' the band
    4. Forward this ezine to THREE friends
    5. Ask them to subscribe and help Celtic music grow


Learn more about
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http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

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A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
September 18, 2005 -- 7000+ subscribers

HIGHLIGHTS....
- Celtic Music News
- Feature: Cairde na Gael
- CD Feature: Heather Dale
- Feature: The Black Irish
- New Celtic Links
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Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

What an exciting adventure we had these past couple o'weeks.
After performing at DragonCon, we did a house concert tour that
was a smashing success. Four shows in Georgia and Florida with
packed houses and lots of Celtic music fans.

As much fun as it was I'm happy to be home. My next CD, "Irish
Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers" will officially be released on
October 25th, and I have a lot of preparation to do before the
CDs start arriving.

Meanwhile, I'm pretty excited to be back to my Irish and Celtic
Music Podcast. I met up with Emerald Rose at DragonCon and look
forward to sharing some of their new CD which is now available.

In the meantime, I'd like to introduce you to a fairly new Celtic
Punk band in the same vein as The Pogues. This band is The Black
Irish. I haven't heard them live yet, but they're based in Austin
so hopefully that'll happen soon enough. The free downloads they
offer are awesome!

Cairde na Gael is the second featured band this week with a fun
pub performance of that classic song "Take Me Up to Monto". If
you like pub songs, their new album released today, sounds like
a great addition to your collection.

Mreow! Slainte!
Marc Gunn, Bard

---

HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF
Keltic Kudzu sent a notice that they were doing CD Release for
Hurricane Relief Party, at the Red Light Cafe in Atlanta tonight
as well. Sorry I didn't get more news out sooner. But find out
more about them at http://www.keltickudzu.com .

While we're mentioning the Hurricane Relief stuff, thousands of
artists on CDBaby are donating all their CD profits to the Red
Cross for hurricane relief including my CD, Soul of a Harper.
There are quite a few Celtic artists like Steve Holloway, Sligo
Rags, Blaggards, The Rogues, St James' Gate, and Tommy Byrnes.
You can get lots of great music and support a great cause. So
have at it. http://cdbaby.com/group/redcross/from/celtic/

---

PADDY ROCK RADIO COMPILATION CD
http://www.paddyrock.com/
In the past, most Paddy Rock bands like The Pogues, The Saw
Doctors, Black 47, and more were thought to be nothing more than
music played on St. Patrick's Day or in some corner Irish pub. In
the late 90's, John Bowles put together a web radio community
where the music of local and independent artists could be heard
worldwide. With new blood like The Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly,
and The Tossers coming into the national spotlight and developing
a huge underground buzz for their Paddy Rock & Punk sound.

On June 1, 2005, Paddy Rock Radio celebrated our five year
anniversary in style with the release of our first compilation
"Paddy Rock Radio Volume 1". On this CD, which is sold directly
through Paddyrock.com, you will find the sounds of US bands Flatfoot
56 (Illinois), Switchback (Illinois), The Killigans (Nebraska),
The Broken Shillelaghs (New Jersey), Ice Wagon Flu (New Jersey),
The Prodigals (New York), Jackdaw (New York), The Bloody Irish Boys
(Ohio)… and international bands The Go Set (Australia),
The Scuttlers (Australia), The Mahones (Canada), The Peelers
(Canada), and The Greenland Whalefishers (Norway).

Paddy Rock Radio's audience has grown from the US to Germany,
Netherlands, UK, Canada, Denmark, Sweden, and is now taking in over
6000 listeners a month. Be sure to tune in to paddyrock.com's Paddy
Rock Radio show today to hear what the buzz is all about.

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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!

---

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 #35 featuring The Electrics, Murder the
Stout, Mohave, Spirit of the West, and the Bloody Irish Boys

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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"And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda" by The Black Irish

The Black Irish (Austin, Texas) began in November 2004. Irish
Punkabilly that will make you want to smash someone over the
head with a Guinness bottle and cry for Willy McBride (who died
in the great Irish war of 1916) while combing back your pompadour.
The Black Irish is influenced by numerous genres mostly driving
Traditional Irish punk rock with a hint of hillbilly American
flavor. "There's nothing in this town like you guys. This is
like a breath of fresh air... You are exactly what this town
needs."- Chris Grady -Austin booking agent/producer.

In short (or long) Are you ready to rock Austin!?!? The Black
Irish now playing in a venue near you. From residencies at nation
wide Irish pub chain Fado, to legendary punk rock bar Beerland,
Tiki bar Headhunters, and Austin's Spill dance club, To reggae
bar Flamingo Cantina... These guys can't go wrong. They have
enjoyed much success as an Austin household name and plan to
continue rocking hard. Look for where they are playing soon.
This hard working band will surely be hard to miss!

Hometown: Austin, Texas
Similar Artists: The Pogues, Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys

Website: http://www.theblackirish.com/
Download MP3: "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda"
  http://theblackirish.info/theblackirishhome.htm
Buy CD: not yet available


=========================
CELTIC CD FEATURE
=========================

"The Road to Santiago" by Heather Dale
by J. Wallace

Artist: Heather Dale
  http://www.heatherdale.com/
Album: "The Road to Santiago"
Year produced: 2005

Canadian Heather Dale's fifth release is an excellent find. The
Road to Santiago finds her in top form, with confident and often
sassy vocals. The album has some fine Celtic textures including
good double fiddle on The Greyhound, and just the right amount
of guitar on the nearly a capella Holly, Ivy and Yew.

Heather Dale has been compared to Loreena McKennitt and Sarah
McLachlan, but her interest in Arthurian legends and Native
American imagery gives the music an added dimension that's a
joy to discover. The Road To Santiago has its roots set firmly
in Gaeldom, but there are many influences at work including a
taste of piano blues on Confession, and on Sedna, there's a
hint of Australian aboriginal sounds that would fall flat in
lesser hands. On this CD it works quite well.

Medusa is one of the best songs on the CD, and probably one with
a good deal of commercial potential. Heather Dale puts herself
on par with Tori Amos here-no easy feat-but this song rises to
its own category. The energy running through Medusa is worth the
price of the entire album.

Dale is getting some much-deserved attention. Her tours have
extended beyond Canada into the UK and America, and the singer's
popularity is growing fast. After hearing The Road To Santiago,
it's easy to understand. Her confidence and skill behind the
microphone make it easy to forget you're listening to a studio
album instead of a live performance. This could be one of the
best Celtic-influenced CDs of the year.

    Buy the Album: "The Road to Santiago"
http://cdbaby.com/cd/heatherdale5/from/celtic/

---
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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"Take Me Up to Monto" by Cairde na Gael

What is Cairde na Gael? In Irish, it's pronounced (kar-djuh nuh
gayl) and it means "Friends of the Gaelic (Irish/Scot)". O'kie
Irish Music is a little play on words describing our particular
style of Irish music. Our music is based on the styles of great
Irish bands such as The Dubliners, The Clancys, and The Wolftones.
We just add a pinch of "Oklahoma" to get O'kie Irish Music.

The band grew from a weekly session band. In Ireland various
musicians gather at the pubs and have open sessions or jam nights.
Cairde na Gael began from just such a musician's session, right in
downtown Tulsa at Arnie's Irish Bar. What began as an open session
group became a band. Cairde na Gael can still be found playing at
Arnie's Irish Bar.

The members of the band include Frank Smreker (guitar, harmonica
and vocals), Kelly Lamb (vocals), Mike Roohan (vocals and drum),
Rusty Starbuck (banjo and mandolin), Todd McDonald (penny whistle
and pipes), Jon McClure (bass), and our tie to all our Irish
pasts, Phil Duffy (button accordion) all the way from County
Cavan Ireland.

Our tunes include, traditional dance tunes, pub songs, ballads,
and sing-a-longs. The band has played at various Irish Festivals
and Pubs, Tulsa's Oktoberfest, and the Cherokee Resort & Casino
in Catoosa. The band released it's debut CD, titled "Cairde na
Gael", in August of 2005.

Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Similar Artists: The Clancys, The Dubliners, The Wolftones,
The Chieftains, Planxty

Website: http://www.cairdenagael.com/
Download MP3: "Take Me Up to Monto"
  http://www.cairdenagael.com/song.htm
Buy CD: Cairde na Gael
  http://www.cairdenagael.com/song.htm


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NEW TO CELTIC MP3S MUSIC MAGAZINE
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Shays Rebellion (added: 29-Aug-2005)
http://www.shaysrebellion.net/
Shays Rebellion is new to the celtic music scene.  Their
music is a delightful journey through traditional celtic
music with a hint of bluegrass and a wee taste of rock and
roll.  The three-part harmony they create is 2nd to none.
The band includes:  Don Calsyn (fiddle, mandolin, bouzouki,
bodhran and guitar), Cheryl Noble (flute and whistles) and
Corki Demers (guitar, mandolin and bodhran).  They  have
just completed their CD which is now  available

Kilnaboy (added: 29-Aug-2005)
http://www.kilnaboy.co.uk/
Kilnaboy was hatched in the cold dank Feb of 2004.
Comprising of drunken boys on heat with a mission to spread
their own peculiar brand of dirty, filthy folkery pokery to
the world. Bringing traditional folk into line with the aid
of punk and roots undertones. The eclectic brand of upbeat
magic and madness will have you jumping from table to table
and flailing the dance floor wildly.

Ceann (added: 29-Aug-2005)
http://www.ceannnacaca.com/
Yankee-Irish Drinking Music

The Muses (added: 29-Aug-2005)
http://www.renaissancechic.com/
The Muses are Tanya Brody and Matthew Gurnsey. Each has had
a solo career and albums but they now play together as
Celtic Band, The Muses.
Tanya Brody and Matthew Gurnsey each play a plethora of
exotic instruments ranging from bohdran & concertina to harp
& hammered dulcimer; psaltery, pennywhistles and zils to
name just a few.

Keltic Kudzu (added: 11-Sep-2005)
http://www.keltickudzu.com
Celtic fusion with a southern accent!

Green Tea (added: 12-Sep-2005)
http://www.greenteaworldmusic.com
Celtic World Beat

The Patched Hats (added: 16-Sep-2005)
http://www.taolchemyrecords.com/2.html
Indie Trad Irish Music Duo based in VA and WI...

Taolchemy Records (added: 16-Sep-2005)
http://www.taolchemyrecords.com
New independent Traditional Irish Music label based in
Richmond, VA.

The Mandolin Cafe (added: 17-Sep-2005)
http://themandolincafe.com/
New coffeehouse/cafe and live folk music venue featuring
regular Celtic music concerts.



=========================
6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
=========================

"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
    3. Order a CD or 'tip' the band
    4. Forward this ezine to THREE friends
    5. Ask them to subscribe and help Celtic music grow


Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
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=========================

Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"

Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
August 20, 2005 -- 7000+ subscribers

HIGHLIGHTS....
- Celtic Music News
- Feature: The Rogues
- CD Feature: Cady Finlayson
- Feature: Highland Fling
- New Celtic Links
- Manage your subscription

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Support artists you like & Buy.
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Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

I've had a busy couple o'weeks. Self-imposed of course. I found
I REALLY Like podcasting. I want to do MORE of it. So what did
I do? Last week, I released the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #3.
I think I'm gonna up the episodes to every other week. I think
I can pull that off. Plus, I have access to sooo much music I
want to share and that a weekly ezine doesn't allow me to do.
So I'm gonna aim for an hour-long show of Celtic music that you
can listen to again and again and find the great music.

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

Learn more about how you can download the latest podcast
http://www.celticmp3s.com/magazine/2005/08/how-to-listen-to-irish-music-podcasts\
.shtml

In case you missed the news, The Rogues have a brand new CD out
called RogueTrip. Plus, they have an all new lineup that includes
EJ Jones, formerly of the Texas Celtic supergroup, Clandestine.
That's important because on Rogues 5.0, the band featured "Bonnie
Portmore" with an amazing arrangement that included brass horns.
This time, EJ Jones is leading a new popular arrangement of the
song on flute. It is breath-taking.  The Rogues are also the
latest addition to Song Henge.

After The Rogues is Highland Fling. I highlighted Donna Germano
a few years back when she was on MP3.com. She's back with a new
duo with her on hammer dulcimer and Susan Kidney on fiddle with
a beautiful set of Irish tunes that I featured this week in the
podcast #3. What a great combination.

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, Bard

---

HOUSE CONCERTS IN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA WITH BROBDINGNAGIAN BARDS
My band is doing a short tour to Georgia and Florida next week.
If you are interested in seeing us perform, we currently have
house concerts booked in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and Clearwater,
Florida. I expect at least one other (Pensacola, I think) before
the week is through.

You can find details about these gigs at
http://www.thebards.net/shows/

---

The lineup for the 2005 Austin Celtic Festival was announced and
it will be headlined by Andy M. Stewart and The Prodigals.

Austin Celtic Festival
http://www.austincelts.org/

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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!

---

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

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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Magazine's new affiliate program and starting promoting our
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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #1
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"Bonny Portmore" by The Rogues

Smokin' bagpipes and driving percussion only begins to describe
a Rogues performance. Heart stirring music, performed like only
The Rogues can, will make your experience unforgettable.
Everyone becomes a Scot during a Rogues' show, and watch out,
you might be moved to jump up and dance before it's over. Through
their high-spirited and moving music, humour, and the best set
of knees this side of the Tweed, The Rogues create a Celtic
joyride with their blend of Scottish bagpipes and drums.

Hometown: Houston, Texas
Similar Artists: Seven Nations, Tannahill Weavers, Wicked
Tinkers, Tannahill Weavers, Bad Haggis

Website: http://www.therogues.com/
Download MP3: Bonny Portmore
http://www.celticmp3s.com/members/mp3s/TheRogues-BonnyPortmore.mp3
Buy CD: RogueTrip
http://cdbaby.com/cd/therogues5/from/celtic/


=========================
CELTIC CD FEATURE
=========================

"Harp and Shamrock" by Cady Finlayson

by Catherine L. Tully

Artist: Cady Finlayson
  http://www.violincady.com/
Album: "Harp and Shamrock"
Year produced: 2004

After hearing Cady Finlayson's gorgeous fiddle-playing on the CD
Take Two (with Sean McCabe) my expectations for Harp and Shamrock
were high, and I was not disappointed. Cady's latest effort is
terrific and I found my only disappointment was that the CD had
to end!

With a good mix of music, Cady's band is every bit as skilled as
she is. You'll hear everything from hornpipe music to a waltz to
a song called Going to Milwaukee which is a fun, easy listen.
Don't miss the title track, Harp and Shamrock/Crock of Gold for
a funky, unique musical arrangement that still somehow manages
to have a traditional thread running through it.

There is enough going on in this CD to keep things interesting
without too much of a departure from the good stuff that people
expect in a Celtic album. You'll hear the reels and jigs, but
this is not background music. Save it for a day that you can
listen to it uninterrupted so you can enjoy it fully. It is
just that good.

Album: "Harp and Shamrock"
  http://cdbaby.com/cd/cadyfinlayson2/from/celtic/

---
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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"Jack Broke the Prison Door" by Highland Fling

The echoes of a fiddle ringing through the mists of the Scottish
Highlands travel through time to the Blue Ridge Mountains of
North Carolina. Susan Kidney on fiddle and Donna Germano on
Celtic harp bring a combination of traditional Scottish melodies
and new compositions to celebrate the beauty of two mountain
ranges united by a common heritage. Highland Fling combines
Celtic harp and fiddle, as well as guitar and hammered dulcimer,
to interpret lively dance tunes and haunting melodies of the
Scottish masters. Inspired by the beauty of the Blue Ridge
Mountains, Susan has written tunes named after such local areas
as Devil's Courthouse and Graveyard Fields, showing the close
relationship between her own Scottish heritage and the music of
those who have settled in the Southern Highlands. Donna's Celtic
harp and hammered dulcimer provide both a compliment and contrast
to the strains of the fiddle in lively dance tunes and beautiful
airs alike.

Hometown: Asheville, North Carolina
Similar Artists: Alasdair Fraser, Kim Robertson, Robin Bullock, Clannad

Website: http://www.classictouchmusic.com/
Download MP3: Jack Broke the Prison Door
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/songInfo.cfm?bandID=211447&songID=1462673
Buy CD: Highland Fling
http://cdbaby.com/cd/highlandfling/from/celtic/


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NEW TO CELTIC MP3S MUSIC MAGAZINE
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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.

Shays Rebellion (added: 29-Aug-2005)
http://www.shaysrebellion.net/
Shays Rebellion is new to the celtic music scene.  Their
music is a delightful journey through traditional celtic
music with a hint of bluegrass and a wee taste of rock and
roll.  The three-part harmony they create is 2nd to none.
The band includes:  Don Calsyn (fiddle, mandolin, bouzouki,
bodhran and guitar), Cheryl Noble (flute and whistles) and
Corki Demers (guitar, mandolin and bodhran).  They  have
just completed their CD which is now  available

Kilnaboy (added: 29-Aug-2005)
http://www.kilnaboy.co.uk/
Kilnaboy was hatched in the cold dank Feb of 2004.
Comprising of drunken boys on heat with a mission to spread
their own peculiar brand of dirty, filthy folkery pokery to
the world. Bringing traditional folk into line with the aid
of punk and roots undertones. The eclectic brand of upbeat
magic and madness will have you jumping from table to table
and flailing the dance floor wildly.

Ceann (added: 29-Aug-2005)
http://www.ceannnacaca.com/
Yankee-Irish Drinking Music

The Muses (added: 29-Aug-2005)
http://www.renaissancechic.com/
The Muses are Tanya Brody and Matthew Gurnsey. Each has had
a solo career and albums but they now play together as
Celtic Band, The Muses.
Tanya Brody and Matthew Gurnsey each play a plethora of
exotic instruments ranging from bohdran & concertina to harp
& hammered dulcimer; psaltery, pennywhistles and zils to
name just a few.



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6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
=========================

"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
    3. Order a CD or 'tip' the band
    4. Forward this ezine to THREE friends
    5. Ask them to subscribe and help Celtic music grow


Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
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Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
August 20, 2005 -- 7000+ subscribers

HIGHLIGHTS....
- Celtic Music News
- Feature: Michael Murphy and the Shannon River Band
- CD Feature: Highland Fling
- Feature: Raymond McCullough
- New Celtic Links
- Manage your subscription

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Support artists you like & Buy.
Then, forward this newsletter to a friend.
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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
http://www.celticmp3s.com/members/

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

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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service.

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please forward this newsletter to your friends.

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Song Henge will save you the effort. Here you will
find every band ever featured in the magazine and
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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/

---
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/
=========================

"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
    3. Order a CD or 'tip' the band
    4. Forward this ezine to THREE friends
    5. Ask them to subscribe and help Celtic music grow


Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
http://www.celticmp3s.com/promote/

=========================

Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"

Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
August 8, 2005 -- 7000+ subscribers

HIGHLIGHTS....
- Celtic Music News
- Feature: The Barley Boys
- CD Feature: Cluan
- Feature: Contea
- New Celtic Links
- Manage your subscription

Don't just download.
Support artists you like & Buy.
Then, forward this newsletter to a friend.
Or want to receive the newsletter in HTML?
Subscribe here: http://www.celticmp3s.com/subscribe.shtml



=========================
1. Celtic Music News
=========================

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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themselves in my ezine with the introduction of the Shamrock
Sponsor. For an introductory offer of as little as $5 a month,
your website will be featured in every issue, AND on two
websites. Be the first to get your website in front of
thousands of readers.

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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!

---

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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If ye like what you read and hear,
please forward this newsletter to your friends.

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Magazine.

Are you tired of scouring this website trying to find
the great Celtic music you love only to find out that
your band no longer offers free Celtic MP3s?

Song Henge will save you the effort. Here you will
find every band ever featured in the magazine and
you can quickly learn if they still offer MP3s, how
many and where to go to get them. This new service
is the product of five years of dedication to Celtic
music downloads.

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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
=========================

"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/

---
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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NEW TO CELTIC MP3S MUSIC MAGAZINE
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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.



=========================
6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
=========================

"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
    3. Order a CD or 'tip' the band
    4. Forward this ezine to THREE friends
    5. Ask them to subscribe and help Celtic music grow


Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
http://www.celticmp3s.com/promote/

=========================

Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"

Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
July 29, 2005 -- 7000+ subscribers

HIGHLIGHTS....
- Celtic Music News
- Feature: Lenahan
- CD Feature: Avalon Rising
- Feature: The Bloody Irish Boys
- New Celtic Links
- Manage your subscription

Don't just download.
Support artists you like & Buy.
Then, forward this newsletter to a friend.
Or want to receive the newsletter in HTML?
Subscribe here: http://www.celticmp3s.com/subscribe.shtml



=========================
1. Celtic Music News
=========================

Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

Today I finished the first monthly Celtic MP3s Music Magazine
Podcast. The podcast features bands that were in the June editions
of this magazine along a couple o'bonus songs. And best of all,
I think I finally standardized a "sound" for my podcasts. If
you've listened to the Renaissance Festival Podcast, you would've
heard a wide range of sound quality. It should now be a bit more
standarized as you'll hear in this new podcast.

As I started to look at the second podcast, I realized that most
of the artists were very traditional. That's very cool, but I
like to keep things interesting. So today, I'm cranking it up
a notch with some Celtic rock.

First up is a Lenahan. If you haven't heard of this New York
band, you're missing out. The group explores Celtic music like
you've never heard. If you really look at a lot of the Celtic
bands out there, there's quite a few Celtic rock bands. Raging
Celtic fiddle or pipes combined with driving drums. But have you
heard much Celtic Blues? I sure haven't.

That's what you'll hear in this latest MP3 from Lenahan from
their CD Brand New Bag, which is incidentally also on the Celtic
MP3 Music Magazine compilation CD, The Secret World of Celtic
Rock. After that you're gonna get a taste of Drunk Rock from
The Bloody Irish Boys. A touch of banjo and lots o'distortion
in the vein of The Pogues and Flogging Molly.

On a quick side not, I decided to offer a Premium Service for
Celtic music fans that will include quick and easy access to
many of the past Celtic MP3 features in this magazine, plus a
few bonuses. Keep an eye on this newsletter to take advantage
of this invaluable new service.

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, Bard

---

NEW LOW-COST WAY TO PROMOTE YOUR WEBSITE
http://www.celticmp3s.com/advertising.shtml
I am starting a new way to help bands and websites promote
themselves in my ezine with the introduction of the Shamrock
Sponsor. For an introductory offer of as little as $5 a month,
your website will be featured in every issue, AND on two
websites. Be the first to get your website in front of
thousands of readers.

---

ANOTHER NEW PROMO IDEA for BANDS
With the success of the Brobdingnagian Bards promo plan, I am
starting something similiar for the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine.
If you are interested in this exciting and grander new promotional
idea, contact me. You could be one of the first to take advantage
of an avalanche of traffic from Celtic music fans.
mailto:marc@...?subject=CMP3_Promotion

---

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 #30 featuring M.E.Z., Gael Sli, The Lash,
Spirit of the West, and The Glengary bhoys

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.

---

If ye like what you read and hear,
please forward this newsletter to your friends.

Latest News & CD Reviews
http://www.celticmp3s.com/magazine/

Celtic MP3 Archive
http://www.freeirishmusic.com/



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=========================
CELTIC BAND FEATURE #1
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"Nothin'" by Lenahan

Since starting his first Celtic Rock band, The Clan, in 1985, Tom
Lenahan has been strongly interested in blending musical styles.
He was the first in the States to use bagpipes in a rock band and,
from the beginning, he enjoyed finding material in unusal places.
When he formed Lenahan in 1994, he started drawing on his Chicago
roots to produce music he called "Rhythm 'n' Greens", using blues,
jazz, and even ska and reggae elements in his original songs, but
never straying far from the blistering sets of tunes that got him
started in the first place.

Hometown: New York City, NY
Similar Artists: Fairport Convention, Tannahill Weavers, Alan
Stivell, Los Lobos, J. Geils Band

Website: http://www.celtic-rock.com/
Download MP3: http://www.celticmp3s.com/listen/Lenahan-Nothin.mp3
Buy CD: "Brand New Bag"
http://cdbaby.com/cd/lenahan/from/celtic/

This song is also featured on The Secret World of Celtic Rock
compilation CD. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/celticmp3mag2/from/celtic/



=========================
CELTIC CD FEATURE
=========================

"Storming Heaven" by Avalon Rising

by J. Wallace

Artist: Avalon Rising
http://www.avalonrising.com/
Album: "Storming Heaven"
Year produced: 2004

Avalon Rising has quite a track record. Twelve years in the Bay
Area and on stages throughout the Pacific Northwest has honed the
skills of this Celtic/Medieval rock group to a high degree. Fans
of the Avalon Rising's blend of traditional, slightly psychedelic
and Mid-Eastern influences will be quite pleased with Storming
Heaven. It gets off to a rousing start with The Hexamshire Lass,
and Hunt The Blarney Cat. There are good old-fashioned sounds on
The Lark In The Morning, but this is far from a traditionalist
release. The song Jack Daw is a progressive rock ballad some are
comparing to Jethro Tull, and the band shows off their a capella
talent on Health To The Company, which closes out the CD.

It's not an easy feat to pull off such a wide range of diverse
sounds and influences while keeping a heavy Celtic flavor, but
Avalon Rising is up to the job. The band scores points with 'old
school' Irish music lovers with the pagan overtones their music,
and makes the grade with fans of skilled guitar playing. Some
will pick up this album out of sheer curiosity-how can a band
manage hints of the Middle East, psychadelia and, on Musical
Pesto Set, a hint of the Red Hot Chili Peppers while still
uncompromisingly Celt? Avalon Rising is a group giving big
headaches to music store employees who can't quite find a
category for this progressive/traditional band.

Buy the Album: "Storming Heaven"
http://cdbaby.com/cd/avalonrising2/from/celtic/

---
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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"Drunk Tonight" by The Bloody Irish Boys

"The Bloody Irish Boys are a fast driven punk band inspired
by traditional Irish... or as I would put it... if the Pogues
were taken over by Rancid." Description by Paddy Rock Radio.

Hometown: Lancaster, OH
Similar Artists: The Pogues, Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys,
Shane MacGowan, Social Distortion, Great Big Sea

Website: http://www.thebloodyirishboys.com/
Download MP3: http://www.thebloodyirishboys.com/music.shtml
Buy CD: "Drunk Rock"
http://www.thebloodyirishboys.com/store.shtml


=========================
NEW TO CELTIC MP3S MUSIC MAGAZINE
=========================

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.



=========================
6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
=========================

"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
    3. Order a CD or 'tip' the band
    4. Forward this ezine to THREE friends
    5. Ask them to subscribe and help Celtic music grow


Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
http://www.celticmp3s.com/promote/

=========================

Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"

Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
July 22, 2005 -- 7000+ subscribers

HIGHLIGHTS....
- Celtic Music News
- Feature: The Slip
- CD Feature: Hugh Morrison
- Feature: StoneRing
- New Celtic Links
- Manage your subscription

Don't just download.
Support artists you like & Buy.
Then, forward this newsletter to a friend.
Or want to receive the newsletter in HTML?
Subscribe here: http://www.celticmp3s.com/subscribe.shtml



=========================
1. Celtic Music News
=========================

Greetings <:firstname:>,

WOW! What a response we got. In just 24 hours, my band the
Brobdingnagian Bards sold out of our first one hundred signed
copies of Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales. It blew my mind. It also
put us at #3 on CDBaby's Top Sellers list. Considering the
popularity of some of the independent bands on CDBaby like
Loreena McKennit, that's an incredible accomplishment. I wonder
if we'd be #1 now if I had properly stocked our CD inventory.
Ah well, more CDs are scheduled to arrive today and on Monday.
So keep an eye open if you haven't picked up your copy yet.

Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bards6/from/celtic/

CD Baby Top Sellers List
http://cdbaby.com/topnow/from/celtic/

In other news, I decided to jump on the bandwagon to promote
the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine with a monthly podcast featuring
the bands from the previous month. Obviously, you will already
be ahead of the game, but who knows. Maybe I'll have some
additional insights into the featured bands.

Speaking of featured bands, there are times when I just LOVE
writing a magazine on Celtic MP3s. It gives me the priviledge
to hear new Celtic bands everywhere around the globe. Just when
I find a new place I'd never imagine Celtic music, along comes
Croatia. The Slip is a Croatian band with passion for traditional
music we all love to hear.

They are followed up by StoneRing. If you were downloading
music on MP3.com when it ruled the musical cyberspace, you will
remember their amazing mix of Rebel rousing traditional Irish
and Scottish folk songs. They sent me some CDs a while back
and I've drooled over them long enough. It's time to share
with you one of their MP3s.

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, Bard

---

NEW LOW-COST WAY TO PROMOTE YOUR WEBSITE
http://www.celticmp3s.com/advertising.shtml
I am starting a new way to help bands and websites promote
themselves in my ezine with the introduction of the Shamrock
Sponsor. For an introductory offer of as little as $5 a month,
your website will be featured in every issue, AND on two
websites. Be the first to get your website in front of
thousands of readers.

---

ANOTHER NEW PROMO IDEA for BANDS
With the success of the Brobdingnagian Bards promo plan, I am
starting something similiar for the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine.
If you are interested in this exciting and grander new promotional
idea, contact me. You could be one of the first to take advantage
of an avalanche of traffic from Celtic music fans.
mailto:marc@...?subject=CMP3_Promotion

---

NORTH GEORGIA CELTIC FESTIVAL - THIS WEEKEND
Presenting the fourth annual NORTH GEORGIA CELTIC FESTIVAL
Georgia Mountains Center - GAINESVILLE, GA

This Saturday and Sunday, July 23 and 24, 2005 - Rain or Shine!
COME JOIN US to experience the sounds and tastes of Ireland,
Scotland, Wales and Brittany in a fun family atmosphere!
* Live music - 19 bands on three stages * Indoors and Out
* Celtic dancing * Celtic arts and craft vendors
* Medieval "village" * Irish Pub - traditional pub fare & drink
* Medieval Combat - knights in armour

ADMISSION: $10 adults, $6 youth/students/seniors
Two Day Passes: $15 adults, $10 youth/students/seniors
Kids 6 and under Free!

LIVE MUSIC from: Emerald Rose, Ru-Ra, Fonnmhor, Brendan Carey
Block, the Bordercollies, The Long Drop, Olta, Mickle-a-do and
more! GREAT FOOD and drink in an "Irish Pub" atmosphere,
Scottish ice cream, burgers, fish & chips and treats!

For more infomration, check out the website at
http://emeraldrose.com/ngcf/ BOX OFFICE (770) 534-8420

---

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 #29 featuring The Bloody Irish Boys,
Vicki Swan and John Dyer, The Town Pants and Enter the Haggis

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.

---

If ye like what you read and hear,
please forward this newsletter to your friends.

Latest News & CD Reviews
http://www.celticmp3s.com/magazine/

Celtic MP3 Archive
http://www.freeirishmusic.com/



_____________________________________SPONSOR__________

BROBDINGNAGIAN FAIRY TALES
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bards6/from/celtic/
A warm fire of your favorite fairy tales, Irish folk songs,
and fantasy filk music from Brobdingnag. Order a Guinness
and smile to Irish drinking songs, The Princess Bride, and
Star Wars.

#3 Top Seller on CDBaby.com, the #1 website for
independent music. Get over $20 in downloadable gifts
when you buy the CD.
_____________________________________________________



=========================
CELTIC BAND FEATURE #1
=========================

"Donegal Lass/Maids od Mt. Cisco/Siobhan O'Donnell's" by The Slip

The Slip band was founded in September 2004 in Zagreb, Croatia.
The band plays Traditional Irish Instrumental Music. Besides
that, the band likes to accept modern innovations in Irish music
but also tends to retain the traditional sound. They were named
after the traditional Irish slip jig rhythm. Nikola Ceran is on
fiddle, Tina Miskovic on bodhrán, Hrvoje Sudar on guitar, and
Ivo Turk fills in on whistles, bodhrán.

Hometown: Zagreb, Croatia
Similiar: Lunasa, Solas, Cran, Altan

Homepage: http://www.sliptheband.com/index2.html
Download: http://www.sliptheband.com/index2.html#download
Buy CD: n/a



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CELTIC CD FEATURE
=========================

"Far From Home" by Hugh Morrison

by Catherine L. Tully

Artist: Hugh Morrison
http://www.hughmorrison.co.uk/
Album: "Far From Home"
http://cdbaby.com/cd/hmorrison2/from/celtic/
Year produced: 2005

Fans of the three-row button accordion are in for a treat with
Hugh Morrison's newest release, Far From Home. The expert playing
on the album is coupled with his love for old favorites such as
the Siege of Ennis. For those that don't like to sit back and
listen there is more dance music as well. Morrison stretches out
a bit though--including a reel and a jig but expanding the range
with a march and a waltz. Plenty of stuff to get those so
inclined on the dance floor.

Most of the album is instrumental and it is all well-played.
There are however, a couple of tracks that feature his smooth,
mellow voice and some subtle harmonies. Track two, my favorite
of the whole CD, Wild Mountain Thyme is one of these.

This is bright, happy music and it is impossible to feel
badly with it humming away for you. You can see that Morrison
is influenced by a variety of Celtic sources, and the ear
detects hints of both Scottish and Irish sounds throughout
the album.

A nice mix of music, Hugh Morrison's CD will make a good
addition to any traditional enthusiast's collection. And
listening to it will always make you feel good.

Buy the Album: "Far From Home"
http://cdbaby.com/cd/hmorrison2/from/celtic/

---
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 http://www.freelance-zone.com/




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=========================
CELTIC BAND FEATURE #2
=========================

"The Haughs of Cromdale/Johnny Cope" by StoneRing

StoneRing is a group that combines three part vocals with
a variety of instrumental music. Our singers have a large
repertoire of Irish and Scottish ballads, rebel songs, war songs
and drinking songs. Instruments include guitar, mandolin, banjo,
percussion, harp, concertina, violin, flute, recorders, whistles
and smallpipes. The band has performed at Milwaukee's Irish Fest,
Highland Games, Dubuque's Irish Fest, Midlothian Highland Games
and in concert halls and summer outdoor concerts all over the
upper Midwest.

Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin
Similar Artists: Clancy Brothers, Silly Wizard, Old Blind Dogs,
Leahy's Luck

Website: http://www.thestonering.com/
Download MP3: "The Haughs of Cromdale/Johnny Cope"
http://www.celticmp3s.com/listen/StoneRing-HaughsO
fCromdale_JohnnyCope.mp3
Buy CD: A Toast to the Company
http://www.thestonering.com/CDs.htm


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NEW TO CELTIC MP3S MUSIC MAGAZINE
=========================

Caladh - Traditional Irish Music and Song (added: 6-Jul-2005)
http://www.caladh.com
Formed in March 2004, after a brief trip to Cyprus, Caladh
is a mixture of 4 musical personalities who have come
together to form an original blend of traditional Irish
music not seen before on the Irish gig circuit.

MacTalla Mo'r (added: 7-Jul-2005)
http://www.mactalla.com/
"Celtic Music for the Masses"

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)
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Embark on an Adventure into Celtic Culture its Art Crafts
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Crimson (added: 20-Jul-2005)
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http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
=========================

"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
    3. Order a CD or 'tip' the band
    4. Forward this ezine to THREE friends
    5. Ask them to subscribe and help Celtic music grow


Learn more about
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http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

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=========================

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July 19, 2005 -- 7000+ subscribers

HIGHLIGHTS....
- Celtic Music News
- Feature: Brobdingnagian Bards
- CD Feature: The Rogues
- Feature: Caladh
- New Celtic Links
- Manage your subscription

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Greetings <:firstname:>,

Well, our show at the Cactus Cafe was amazing. We had
a great turn out and were thrilled to release our latest CD,
Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales. Incidentally, now is the time to
buy a copy. The CD is on sale. Plus, if you buy two or more
for you and a friend, you'll get them at about the same price
as for two CDs. PLUS, you will also get free MP3s from a dozen
great Celtic and Folk artists. This low priced CD offer is good
until next week because this promotion is designed to help us
top the CD charts at CDBaby. You can help.

Since yesterday was the official release of the Brobdingnagian
Bards newest CD online, this is the perfect to feature a free MP3
download from our latest CD. We'll follow that up with a set of
reels by Caladh, a new traditional Irish band who's tearing it up
in Ireland. Awesome!

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, Bard

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Wolfstone, Dust Rhinos and Green Man

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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #1
=========================

"Lily the Pink" by Brobdingnagian Bards

Scottish and Irish folk songs combined with the Lord of the
Rings music and a wee bit o'Celtic fun. The Brobdingnagian Bards
(pron. brAHb'ding-näg-EE-en) are The Original Celtic Renaissance
music duo from Austin, Texas. Their unique brand of folk music
on the autoharp, recorder, and mandolin has made them one of the
most-popular Celtic music groups online where they give away
thousands of free Celtic MP3 downloads daily.

The Brobdingnagian Bards perform coast-to-coast, and in a
given month might be at a Lord of the Rings Oscar Party,
a Celtic festival, or a Science Fiction Convention. However,
they are an absolute favorite at Renaissance Faires where
they add high-energy and wit to make every show a memorable
experience.

Hometown: Austin, Texas
Similar Artists: The Dubliners, The Clancy Brothers, Irish Rovers,
The Wolfe Tones, The Corries, Altan, Clannad, Enya, Martin Carthy,
Bryan Bowers, Roger McGuinn, Ewan MacColl, Kingston Trio, Christy
Moore, Dick Gaughan, Fairport Convention, Dervish, Phil Coulter,
The Fureys, Steeleye Span

Website: http://www.thebards.net/
Download MP3: http://mp3postcards.com/listen?507
Buy CD: Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bards6/from/celtic/



=========================
CELTIC CD FEATURE
=========================

"Roguetrip" by The Rogues

by Catherine L. Tully

Artist: The Rogues
  http://www.therogues.com/
Album: Roguetrip
  http://cdbaby.com/cd/therogues5/from/celtic/
Year produced: 2005

Track 1 on the latest effort from Celtic band The Rogues lit
me up right off the bat, a powerful sound that is at once
traditional and progressive and one that gets you excited
to hear more.

The second track, The Warrior's Salute, has the proper amount
of ceremony in the music to carry the title. The meaning in that
is personal, and the pipes are played in tribute to the band's
friend Jeff "Mayhem" Thompson who they lost in 2004.

Ronds is traditional dance music, with the slow beginning
designed to give the dancers time to get into position. The Binou
Braz (Highland Pipes) and Bombarde (feral oboe) lend a sound to
the song which is different than the ones before it.

The sound changes yet again in track 4, When Diana Fell, the
only track with lyrics on this CD. This song has almost a pop
music feel to it, with vocal harmonies and easy melody--far
simpler than the complex playing on the tracks before and after it.

Back to the Faire, track 5 gets back to the traditional feel,
which continues pleasantly through more dance music on track 6,
An Dro (The Turn).

Get set for some more expert pipe playing on track 7, Bagpipes on
Bourbon Street, which plays with different rhythms and succeeds
in keeping interest with the addition of the drums halfway
through the song which keeps the momentum going.

Track 8, Conception is completely different, and has an almost
funky feel to it. A modern style of playing which is fun and
groovy all at the same time, totally different than anything
else on the CD.

Then off to track 9 which is a free wheeling ride through
different rhythms and time signatures. From one to the next,
again it keeps things moving and interesting for the listener.

With track 10, Marren's Jig, it's back to the basics, simple jig
music written to practice hard shoe dancing to--and you'll hear
it in the music too.

More dance music follows with a hornpipe named after famous
Highland dancer, Bobby Cuthbertson, which starts off with the
slow whine and picks up to the poppy, energetic pace that
switches to a lively jig to finish.

The final track on this CD is a gorgeous end to it all. A deep,
soulful flute coos out quietly, finishing off the album.

Sometimes the fun is in knowing what is coming next, and
sometimes it is in the surprise. With the Rogues, you'll not
know what you are going to get, but you know it will be fine,
fine music indeed.

Buy the Album: Roguetrip
http://cdbaby.com/cd/therogues5/from/celtic/

---
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
=========================

"Bird In the Bush Reels" by Caladh

Formed in March 2004, after a brief trip to Cyprus, Caladh is a
mixture of 4 musical personalities who have come together to form
an original blend of traditional Irish music not seen before on
the Irish gig circuit. County Carlow in the south east of Ireland
is probably not really known as a hotbed for traditional Irish
music, but. here's a band that puts it on the traditional and
folk music map. Caladh is Gaelic and translates as "quay", and
the band's music is no disastrous gale force but gently pushing
against the shore.

Hometown: Carlow, Ireland
Similar Artists: Altan, Dervish, Clannad, Gerry O Conner

Website: http://www.caladh.com/
Download MP3: http://www.caladh.com/cds.htm
Buy CD: "Live in Kyteler's Inn"
http://www.caladh.com/cds.htm


=========================
NEW TO CELTIC MP3S MUSIC MAGAZINE
=========================

Celtic Crossings (added: 24-Jun-2005)
http://www.celticcrossings.com/
Founded as an independent music agency producing and
promoting performances of Irish traditional music in
Northern California. Americans of Irish heritage were now
anxious to understand their cultural inheritance. In
commemoration, our first Irish History program began as a
series of Great Famine and Diaspora lectures for university
and community audiences from coast to coast.

Renaissance Festival Podcast
http://www.renaissancefestivalmusic.com/
Welcome to the Renaissance Festival Music Podcast.
Every week, I will bring you the latest updates and play
music for bands performing at Renaissance Festivals in
you neck of the woods.

John Renbourn (added: 28-Jun-2005)
http://www.john-renbourn.com/
A product of the British folk music scene, John Renbourn
is an outstanding fingerstyle guitarist melding a variety of
musical styles while performing witih such artists as Pentangle
and Soho.

Jacqui McShee (added: 28-Jun-2005)
http://www.jacquimcshee.co.uk/
Formed in 1967, The Pentangle was inspired by 'Bert and
John', a collaborative album by folk musicians Bert Jansch
and John Renbourn. Vocalist Jacqui McShee, an established
figure on the traditional circuit, who had been working with
John for a year and had appeared on his album 'Another Monday'
then joined. The lineup was completed by Danny Thompson
and Terry Cox, both of Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated,
in a quintet which would also embrace blues and jazz forms.

Caladh - Traditional Irish Music and Song (added: 6-Jul-2005)
http://www.caladh.com
Formed in March 2004, after a brief trip to Cyprus, Caladh
is a mixture of 4 musical personalities who have come
together to form an original blend of traditional Irish
music not seen before on the Irish gig circuit.

MacTalla Mo'r (added: 7-Jul-2005)
http://www.mactalla.com/
"Celtic Music for the Masses"

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.



=========================
6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
=========================

"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
    3. Order a CD or 'tip' the band
    4. Forward this ezine to THREE friends
    5. Ask them to subscribe and help Celtic music grow


Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
http://www.celticmp3s.com/promote/

=========================

Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"

Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
July 12, 2005 -- 7000+ subscribers

HIGHLIGHTS....
- Celtic Music News
- Feature: Niamh Parsons
- CD Feature: Sarah Dinan
- Feature: NeidFyre
- New Celtic Links
- Manage your subscription

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Support artists you like & Buy.
Then, forward this newsletter to a friend.
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Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

Well, I finally did it. I am happy to say I am now a full-time
musician. Hopefully, that means a lot more MP3s on time for you!
:)

For me, it means tonight we will do the official release of the
eighth CD by the Brobdingnagian Bards--Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales.
The CD is done and sent to CDBaby. Very soon, I will ask you to
purchase your copy and give you several exclusive MP3s just for
you. A number of awesome Celtic musicians donated MP3s for this
special promotion. I am certain you will love the result. Until
then, patience. The CD is not yet on sale online.

Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales
http://www.celticmusic.org/Brobdingnag_Fairy_Tales.shtml

However, tonight we are performing at the Cactus Cafe. The
Cactus is the premiere Celtic venue in Austin, and we are excited
to share our CD Release Party with this awesome venue.

Now on to the music...

This week, we have two traditional artists. The first up is
Niamh Parsons (pronounced Neeve). Niamh is an Irish singer with
an amazing voice. The warmth and low sulty sound of it reminded
me instantly of June Tabor, but with her own distinct quality.
She is followed up by a short, delightful reel from NeidFyre.

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, Bard

---

SPECIAL PROMO OPPORTUNITY FOR BANDS
I am looking for bands who would like to be a part of an exciting,
first-of-its-kind music promotion I'm doing for the Brobdingnagian
Fairy Tales CD. If you're interested, email me.
mailto:marc@...?subject=BFT_CD_Promo

---

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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 #27 featuring M.E.Z., Fiddlers3, Craicmore,
Empty Hats, and Eric Benson

Podcast #26 featuring Seven Nations, Spirit of the West, Black 47,
Flogging Molly, The Young Dubliners, and Great Big Sea

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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #1
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"The Rigs of Rye" by Niamh Parsons

Niamh (pron. Neeve) Parsons has come to be known as one of the
most distinctive voices in Irish music. Her voice has drawn
comparisons to such venerated singers as Dolores Keane, June
Tabor and Sandy Denny. The great Scottish balladeer Archie Fisher
said of Niamh, "a songstress like her comes along once or twice
in a generation."

Never has this been more clear than on her new album, Heart's
Desire (Green Linnet, 2002) featuring Graham Dunne. True to the
direction of the two solo albums that preceded it, In My Prime
and Blackbirds and Thrushes, Niamh's latest album furthers the
tradition of Irish song with unadorned settings and heartfelt
delivery. She has gathered together a collection of songs drawn
from both traditional sources and modern writers including Mark
Knopfler and Andy Irvine. The talented musicians who play on
the album include in addition to her main accompanist, guitarist
Graham Dunne, accordionist Josephine Marsh and Dennis Cahill,
who produced the CD, and calls it "her best work yet."

Hometown: Ireland
Similar Artists: Dolores Keane, June Tabor, Sandy Denny

Website: http://www.niamhparsons.com/
Download MP3: "The Rigs of Rye"
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Buy CD: "Heart's Desire"
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=========================
CELTIC CD FEATURE
=========================

"From the Ashes" by Sarah Dinan

by Catherine L. Tully

Artist: Sarah Dinan
http://www.sarahdinan.com/
Album: From the Ashes
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/dinan/from/celtic/
Year produced: 2004

There is nothing like a deep woman's voice--especially when they
are singing Celtic music. Sarah Dinan's purrs through many of the
selections on From the Ashes, sometimes soothing, sometimes
haunting, but always beautiful.

The first track on the album, however, has Dinan singing in a
chirpy, birdlike way. She can do this too, but you would never
believe that she is an alto. She reveals this in the second
track, which is accompanied by her band members.

Track three, May Morning Dew finds Dinan going solo, sans music,
which I always love and this time is no exception. She holds her
own, and held my attention as well. I relished it, not knowing
that there was more of this to come.

Track four is playful, and she uses her voice almost as if it
were an instrument itself. It is followed by Black is the Colour,
which is a soft, dreamy tune which highlights Dinan's range and
vocal skill. She shows that she can demonstrate her talent
without beating you over the head with it. It whispers to you.

The next track, When You and I Were True, perks up a bit and has
a nice, smooth feel to it, just as track eight, An Paistin Fionn.
But the real star of the album is sandwiched in-between these
two songs.

The Hero's Return (The Belfast Song) has only voice, although
this time it is in harmony, and its tone is serious, not dreamy.
It takes a lot to bring a tear to my eye musically, but this
song did just that.

Track nine, She Moved Through the Fair was just plain fun and
it was one of those tunes that you keep with you for a while.
Starts out slow and builds up momentum as it goes--leaving you
waiting for what is next.

The album closes with Flower of Magherally 'O (Radio Edit) which
finishes things off nicely. I must say, it is a compilation of
songs that is well worth a listen. If you are a fan of a strong,
deep, Celtic voice, this album is for you.

Buy the Album: From the Ashes
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/dinan/from/celtic/

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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"Baj's Reel" by NeidFyre

A Long Island transplant to Upstate New York, Mel Ginsberg-Stevens
has certainly made a name for herself. Playing violin and
singing for over 24 years, Mel was classically trained but has
since been playing Celtic music for the past 5 years. She recently
re-released her solo project "Duck Feet Waddling" and her joint
project "Tapestry of Dreams" with harper Trudy Moon. She can also
be found at numerous Renaisance festivals in the Northeast and
anywhere that someone wants to hear some great fiddle music and
vocals.

Hometown: Mecklenburg, New York
Similar Artists: Aly Bain, Loreena Mckennitt, Empty Hats, Silly
Wizard, Eileen Ivers, Cherish the Ladies

Website: http://www.neidfyre.com/
Download MP3: "Baj's Reel"
http://www.neidfyre.com/home.htm#CDs
Buy CD: "Duck Feet Waddling" by NeidFyre
http://cdbaby.com/cd/neidfyre/from/celtic/


=========================
NEW TO CELTIC MP3S MUSIC MAGAZINE
=========================

The Irish Rebel Music of Padraig Mor (Saoirse & Shebeen) (added:
23-Jun-2005)
http://www.padraigmor.com/
Site dedicated to promoting the formation of a 32 county
socialist & sovereign Irish Republic via the rebel music of
Glasgow/Irish balladeer Padraig Mor & the bands he has
played in over the years...saoirse & Shebeen.

Fiddler's Retreat (added: 23-Jun-2005)
http://www.fiddlersretreat.com/
The first and only school of its kind in Ireland that runs
an Irish music and cultural residential school for
violinists of all styles of music, for professional and non-
professional players alike.

The Plough and Stars (added: 24-Jun-2005)
http://theploughandstars.com/
Home of Traditional Irish Music in the Bay Area"
116 Clement Street at 2nd Avenue, San Francisco (415) 751-1122
All shows start at 9:00 pm unless otherwise indicated.
Voted "Best Irish Pub" by the SF Weekly
PDF printable calendar May June

Celtic Crossings (added: 24-Jun-2005)
http://www.celticcrossings.com/
Founded as an independent music agency producing and
promoting performances of Irish traditional music in
Northern California. Americans of Irish heritage were now
anxious to understand their cultural inheritance. In
commemoration, our first Irish History program began as a
series of Great Famine and Diaspora lectures for university
and community audiences from coast to coast.

Renaissance Festival Podcast
http://www.renaissancefestivalmusic.com/
Welcome to the Renaissance Festival Music Podcast.
Every week, I will bring you the latest updates and play
music for bands performing at Renaissance Festivals in
you neck of the woods.

John Renbourn (added: 28-Jun-2005)
http://www.john-renbourn.com/
A product of the British folk music scene, John Renbourn
is an outstanding fingerstyle guitarist melding a variety of
musical styles while performing witih such artists as Pentangle
and Soho.

Jacqui McShee (added: 28-Jun-2005)
http://www.jacquimcshee.co.uk/
Formed in 1967, The Pentangle was inspired by 'Bert and
John', a collaborative album by folk musicians Bert Jansch
and John Renbourn. Vocalist Jacqui McShee, an established
figure on the traditional circuit, who had been working with
John for a year and had appeared on his album 'Another Monday'
then joined. The lineup was completed by Danny Thompson
and Terry Cox, both of Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated,
in a quintet which would also embrace blues and jazz forms.

Caladh - Traditional Irish Music and Song (added: 6-Jul-2005)
http://www.caladh.com
Formed in March 2004, after a brief trip to Cyprus, Caladh
is a mixture of 4 musical personalities who have come
together to form an original blend of traditional Irish
music not seen before on the Irish gig circuit.

MacTalla Mo'r (added: 7-Jul-2005)
http://www.mactalla.com/
"Celtic Music for the Masses"

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.



=========================
6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
=========================

"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
    3. Order a CD or 'tip' the band
    4. Forward this ezine to THREE friends
    5. Ask them to subscribe and help Celtic music grow


Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
http://www.celticmp3s.com/promote/

=========================

Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"

Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
June 26, 2005 -- 7000+ subscribers


HIGHLIGHTS....
- Celtic Music News
- Feature: Susan Hamlin
- CD Feature: Rise
- Feature: Paul McKenna
- New Celtic Links
- Manage your subscription

Don't just download.
Support artists you like & Buy.
Then, forward this newsletter to a friend.
Or want to receive the newsletter in HTML?
Subscribe here: http://www.celticmp3s.com/subscribe.shtml



=========================
1. Celtic Music News
=========================

Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

As if I don't already have enough to do, this week I started
a new podcast. This one, is the Renaissance Festival Podcast.
What can I say, I haven't learned to manage my time effectively,
but that's okay, because I am finding some great bands with
prime Celtic music that I hope to feature in the near future.
Speaking of which, I hear The Rogues have a new CD coming out
real soon, so please excuse my drooling.

Renaissance Festival Podcast
http://www.renaissancefestivalmusic.com/

As I mentioned this podcast to Aaron Drake of the Celtic Music
News Podcast, I was told that he was talking about putting
together a Celtic Music Podcast Network. I look forward to seeing
that because more and more Celtic podcasts are peering through
the doors. I saw that Irish balladeer, Jonathan Ramsey, was
talking about starting one as well. Add on to that my Pub Songs
Podcast I've planned for a long time. There could be nice network
of Celtic podcasts for you to enjoy.

Meantime, I have two wonderful artists for you. I found Susan
Hamlin from the Celebration of the Celts back in May. She is
currently featuring a brilliant version of "Salley Gardens" on
her website that is sung in Gaelic. It's subtle and beautifully
magical. That's followed up by a young singer from Scotland with
another strong original Celtic ballad.

Celebration of the Celts
http://www.celebrationofcelts.com/

Next week, look for music from Niamh Parsons and NeidFyre.

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, Bard

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"Gort na Salean (Salley Gardens)" by Susan Hamlin

Fiery folkie Susan Hamlin (singer, guitarist, and composer)
is regarded as one of today's finest performers of Celtic and
American roots music. Her voice is hauntingly clear, ferocious
and effortlessly versatile, more mediumistic than diva, totally
unpretentious. Ditto for her "exquisite" guitar work.

Hamlin appears solo or with a variety of artists, moving
easily and intuitively through traditional Irish, Scottish and
Appalachian music to the high country of American folk and her
own fine originals, with a mischievous wit, power and grace that
leave her loyal fans all the better for listening. Hamlin's self
produced CDs (Younger Than The Sun 2002 and Magic, 1999) were
released to critical acclaim and folk radio airplay on all the
continents except the one with penguins. And permanent residence
in some CD changers. What's next for the artist who released an
Afro-Celtic remake of Talking Heads classic "Once In A Lifetime"
alongside a Gaelic translation of WB Yeats' "Salley Gardens?"
Hey, you never know.

Hometown: Saratoga Springs, NY
Similar Artists: Sandy Denney, Dolores Keane, Tim O'Brien,
Dick Gaughan, Loreena McKennit, Bothy Band, Dougie Maclean,
Alasdair Fraser, Nic Jones, Karan Casey, Altan, Aaron Copeland,
Keola Beamer

Website: http://www.susanhamlin.com/
Download MP3: "Gort na Salean (Salley Gardens)"
http://www.susanhamlin.com/
Buy CD: "Younger Than the Sun" by Susan Hamlin
http://cdbaby.com/cd/shamlin2/from/celtic/



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CELTIC CD FEATURE
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"Posing as Human" by Rise

by Joe Wallace

Artist: Rise
http://www.riseband.co.uk/
Album: Posing As Human
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/riseband2/from/celtic/
Year produced: 2004

Many bands pass themselves off as eclectic; few truly pull it
off well. Rise is one of those rare groups that show talent in a
diverse array of musical idioms. The Scottish foursome's second
album, "Posing As Human," begins with a strong cocktail of Dylan
and The Sundays-influenced sounds. Singer Debbie Dawson's voice
has a vulnerable quality perfect on songs like "Don't Stop the
World" and "I Will Love You Always". The multi-talented Gerry
Geoghegan's twelve-string guitar playing is both free-wheeling
and precise; "The Gallows" highlights his skill with perfect
timing with complex start-and-stop playing.

Slide guitar fans will appreciate the bluesy "Welcome To The
Real World", and Debbie Dawson's voice works particularly well,
especially when the song changes from the minimal blues riff to
a fuller rock sound. Geoghegan takes a turn on the mic on some
tracks. "I Will See My Love Again" and "Green Grow the Rashes-o"
find him in good voice, especially on the harmonies. Geoghegan
sounds very much like a peer of Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey
Buckingham; he is every bit as diverse and skilled with his song
arrangements as the `Mac guitarist.

There is a traditional influence on this CD, but `eclectic' is
the word of the day. Celtic purists may be a bit disappointed,
but those who like a combination of blues, folk and rock should
spend some time with this new release. On the technical side
it's a well-produced effort with the singing and guitars
expertly mixed-every note is clear and strong. There's some
beautifully restrained keyboard work going on in the background,
giving some songs an ethereal quality while others get a slight
gospel flavor.

Second albums are often difficult for any band, but Rise doesn't
show any signs of what music biz people call the "sophomore
slump". The group does well in capturing its essence on CD, but
after an extended listen to "Posing" you'll find yourself wanting
a live performance to catch Rise at its full power. A live CD
would be most welcome; in the meantime, "Posing As Human" is one
to put in the changer on `repeat'.

Buy the Album: Posing As Human
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/riseband2/from/celtic/

---
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
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"Take My Hand" by Paul McKenna

Paul McKenna is an 18 year old singer from Glasgow. He is a
regular at folk festivals throughout Scotland and northern
England. Paul is highly regarded for his vocal talents by some
key players on the folk music circuit. Artists that have
recorded with Paul include Scottish piping star Finlay MacDonald
and former member of the JSD Band, Chuck Fleming.

Hometown: Glasgow, Scotland
Similar Artists: Donal Lunny, Waterboys, Christy Moore, Paul Brady

Website: Paul McKenna
http://www.fintimrecords.com/
Download MP3: "Take My Hand"
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The Irish Rebel Music of Padraig Mor (Saoirse & Shebeen) (added:
23-Jun-2005)
http://www.padraigmor.com/
Site dedicated to promoting the formation of a 32 county
socialist & sovereign Irish Republic via the rebel music of
Glasgow/Irish balladeer Padraig Mor & the bands he has
played in over the years...saoirse & Shebeen.

Fiddler's Retreat (added: 23-Jun-2005)
http://www.fiddlersretreat.com/
The first and only school of its kind in Ireland that runs
an Irish music and cultural residential school for
violinists of all styles of music, for professional and non-
professional players alike.

The Plough and Stars (added: 24-Jun-2005)
http://theploughandstars.com/
Home of Traditional Irish Music in the Bay Area"
116 Clement Street at 2nd Avenue, San Francisco (415) 751-1122
All shows start at 9:00 pm unless otherwise indicated.
Voted "Best Irish Pub" by the SF Weekly
PDF printable calendar May June

Celtic Crossings (added: 24-Jun-2005)
http://www.celticcrossings.com/
Founded as an independent music agency producing and
promoting performances of Irish traditional music in
Northern California. Americans of Irish heritage were now
anxious to understand their cultural inheritance. In
commemoration, our first Irish History program began as a
series of Great Famine and Diaspora lectures for university
and community audiences from coast to coast.

Renaissance Festival Podcast
http://www.renaissancefestivalmusic.com/
Welcome to the Renaissance Festival Music Podcast.
Every week, I will bring you the latest updates and play
music for bands performing at Renaissance Festivals in
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6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
=========================

"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
    3. Order a CD or 'tip' the band
    4. Forward this ezine to THREE friends
    5. Ask them to subscribe and help Celtic music grow


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- Feature: Three Quarter Ale
- CD Feature: Sean McCabe and Cady Finlayson
- Feature: Tara's Fire
- New Celtic Links
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Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

A couple weeks back I got an email regarding the review of Moloney,
O'Connell & Keane's CD, "Kilkelly". Anyone who's heard that title
track knows just how amazingly powerful the song is. As a
songwriter myself, I can only hope that one of my songs may one
day be a tenth as powerful as that song.

So I was extremely touched last week in Missouri when a lady in
a wheelchair who didn't miss a single performance called us close
and told Andrew and me, "I'm in pain all the time. The only time
I feel fine is when I listen to your music."

I love hearing comments like that. The power of music is just
amazing. Nearly every artist you hear in this newsletter thrives
on making a difference with their music. As independent musicians,
this is not an easy task. So I want to thank you for taking the
time to listen and buy all of our CDs. I want to thank you for
helping us all achieve our goals. I know I have.

Last week, I handed in my resignation at the University of Texas
at Austin. July 8th is my last day working there. After that I am
blessed with the opportunity to make music my profession.

So thank you all for your support. I hope you will take a moment
to tell your Celtic friends to subscribe ot this magazine,
download some of the the music offered by bands like you will
hear today...

I met the first band, Three Quarter Ale, at DragonCon in Atlanta,
Georgia. Like many bands who perform at Renaissnce Festivals,
Three Quarter Ale is fun and puts on a great show. You can catch
a peek of that when you listen to their live rendition of the
old Scots song "Twa Magicians".

The second band, Tara's Fire, is an Irish folk group from Ohio.
They have a knack for good songs of death, destruction, and
drinking. Well, that sums up a good pub band, huh?

I wish you all many fulfilled dreams. Slainte!
Marc Gunn, Bard

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AUSTIN CELTIC FESTIVAL ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS
The Austin Celtic Festival is now accepting submissions for bands
interested in performing at the 2005 festival. The festival takes
place the first weekend of November. July 15th is the last day to
submit your band. Find out more at http://www.aust
incelts.org/festival/

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---

CELTIC MUSIC NEWS PODCAST
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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 #24 with Barra MacNeils, Celtic Cross,
Tommy Byrnes, Gael Force, and Great Big Sea

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"Two Magicians" by Three Quarter Ale

Three Quarter Ale is a Ren-rock band based in Atlanta, GA.
Comprised of players Ariana Pellayle (Becky Cormier), Rosemary
Quench (Rivka Levin), and Wicked Pete Speakeasy (Dolph Amick),
Three Quarter Ale combines the lilting charm of 17th-century
madrigals and traditional favorites with the high-energy
impact of modern folk-rock for a truly arresting sound.
The toast of the Georgia Renaissance Festival pub crowd,
Three Quarter Ale's tempting blend of lively harp, flute,
guitar, and ethnic percussion with delicious three-part vocal
harmonies in turn uplifts, enchants, and makes listeners want
to dance in their seats.

Hometown: Georgia
Similar Artists: The Lost Boys, Three Ravens, Joni Minstrel,
Mickle-A-Do, Karma Lingo

Website: Three Quarter Ale
http://www.threequarterale.com/
Download MP3: Two Magicians
http://www.threequarterale.com/download.html
Buy CD: Three Quarter Ale
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/threequarterale/from/celtic/



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CELTIC CD FEATURE
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"Take Two" by Sean McCabe and Cady Finlayson
by Catherine L. Tully

Artist: Sean McCabe and Cady Finlayson
http://www.violincady.com/
Album: Take Two
http://cdbaby.com/cd/seanandcady/from/celtic/
Year produced: 2000

With the pairing of Cady Finlayson on the fiddle and Sean
McCabe's smooth voice--how can you go wrong? This 16-track CD
is packed with expert playing, traditional sounding tracks and
a little experimentation here and there to boot. In other words,
there is a little something for everyone.

If you are a traditionalist, waste no time--go for track four--
"Rising of the Moon." It gives you that good, familiar feeling,
like relatives are in the living room singing old songs. For
those who get their toes tapping with Irish Step Dance music,
there is a jig, a reel and a hornpipe in store as well.

If you are in need of a pick-me-up, try track nine--"Nobody Wants
to Know You When You're Broke." It will pretty much guarantee a
smile on a rough day. Most of the songs have the upbeat style of
Irish music--even when they speak of sadness. The first track,
"Northerners" which talks about the difficulties in Ireland and
leaving the country is still a terrific listen and doesn't leave
you feeling glum.

Cady Finlayson's skill is obvious, and the CD does highlight it.
The fiddle playing in track 12 struck that lovely yearning that
only truly skilled players can make you feel. It will leave you
with a lump in your throat. At times she is in a supporting role
to McCabe's voice, but many of the tracks let her shine as well.

Track 15, "Take These Blues Away" is the prayer of a widow, and
does a nice job of marrying the two artists together in sound.
It is also McCabe's strongest "storytelling" style-song. The
entire CD does a good job of mixing it up so that you are never
sure what to expect next, although you are assured an interesting
ride, regardless. All in all this mixture of contemporary Celtic
folk and traditional-style music works.


    Buy the Album: Take Two
http://cdbaby.com/cd/seanandcady/from/celtic/

---
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 ctully@....




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"Captain's Wench" by Tara's Fire

The Hottest Irish Band this side of the pond! Combining
traditional and modern Irish and celtic music to create a sound
for today with acustic instruments for a sound seldom heard.
12 string guitar, bodhran, whistle, 6 string guitar, fiddle,
mandolin, didgeree-do, and the list goes on and on.  Many
originals and even more standard favorites.

Hometown: Youngstown Ohio, USA
Similiar: Great Big Sea, Gaelic Storm, Chieftains, Dubliners,
Flogging Molly, Folk, Bluegrass, Rock, Celtic Rock

Homepage: http://www.tarasfire.com
Download: http://www.tarasfire.com/pages/music.html
Buy CD: http://www.tarasfire.com/pages/music.html


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Modern Bard - Ren Faire Music (added: 8-Jun-2005)
http://home.comcast.net/~modernbard/
The one source for Ren Faire Music.

The Galway Sessions (added: 9-Jun-2005)
http://www.galwaysessions.com/
a celebration of music & what Galway does best.
Nobody can argue with the statement that there isn't a city
or town in Ireland with the amount of music Galway has.

Celtic Women International (added: 9-Jun-2005)
http://www.celticwomen.org/
Celtic Women International (CWI) is a world-wide non-profit
membership organization dedicated to recognizing the
contribution that Celtic women have made to the world. CWI
honors these women by sharing their stories of success,
which may inspire others to follow in their footsteps.



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6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
=========================

"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
    3. Order a CD or 'tip' the band
    4. Forward this ezine to 10 friends
    5. Ask them to subscribe and help Celtic music grow


Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
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=========================

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Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
June 10, 2005 -- 7000+ subscribers


HIGHLIGHTS....
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- Feature: The BorderCollies
- CD Feature: Tommy Makem & Liam Clancy
- Feature: The Dust Rhinos
- New Celtic Links
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Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

Whew! The newsletter is done. I was worried I wouldn't have it done
by the end of the week before I headed out to Sedalia, Missouri for
the Hamlet of Mid-Missouri Renaissance Festival. The weekend portends
rainy weather, but that's gonna make our shows even better. Always
seems to for some odd reason.

My week was busy. I finished all the vocals for my cat CD then,
I put the finishing touches on the Brobdingnagian Bards' eighth CD,
"Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales". It features our performance of "Jedi
Drinking Song". That got me thinking about the band I learned the
song from, The Dust Rhinos.

If you haven't heard of this amazing Canadian band, I'm so sorry.
They bill themselves as butt kickin' Celtic rock. That's an
understatement. I would've loved to have had them on "The Secret
World of Celtic Rock", but I guess they'll have to wait for the
next Celtic rock compilation in a couple o'years. I'd love to see
them live. What I've heard, The Dust Rhinos are thunderous fun
like you'll hear today in their performance of "New York Girls".

But the first band featured today is The BorderCollies. They're a
fantastic traditional Celtic band from Duluth, Georgia. The band
will return to the North Georgia Celtic Festival, July 23-24th.
The BorderCollies capture the warm hearth of Celtic music with
an upbeat performance of "Three Drunken Maidens" from their debut
CD.

North Georgia Celtic Festival
http://www.emeraldrose.com/ngcf/

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, Bard

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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 #23 with music and interviews with the band
Kinship and their producer

Last week: Podcast #22 with The Lash, Aine Minogue, Wild Geese,
Gael Sli, Wolfstone and Lady Go! Diva

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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #1
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"Three Drunken Maidens" by The BorderCollies

The BorderCollies are a contemporary Celtic band, featuring a
unique blend of traditional Celtic and folk influences in their
music. Their signature sound incorporates tight instrumentation
with three and four part vocal harmonies. Their recent CD, "The
Road from Swannanoa", showcases the band's original compositions
and their ability to interpret and arrange traditional material.
Based out of Duluth, Georgia, the band performs regionally around
the southeast at concerts, festivals, pubs and clubs.

Hometown: Duluth, Georgia
Similar Artists: Buddy O'Reilly Band, Moira Nelligan Trio, Dougie
MacLean, Susan McKeown, Jimmy McCarthy, David Gray, Fairport
Convention

Website: http://www.thebordercollies.com/
Download MP3: http://www.songramp.com/homepage.ez?Who=Miguel404
Buy CD: "The Road From Swannanoa" by The Bordercollies
http://cdbaby.com/cd/bordercollies/from/celtic/



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CELTIC CD FEATURE
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"The Makem & Clancy Concert [Live]" by Tommy Makem & Liam Clancy
by Phil Hall

Artist: Tommy Makem & Liam Clancy
Album: The Makem & Clancy Concert
Year produced: 1990

Not only is "The Makem & Clancy Concert" the finest live Celtic
recording of all time, but it is also among the greatest concert
recordings every captured on microphone -- regardless of the musical
genre. Tommy Makem and Liam Clancy were in top musical form as they
barreled their way through an amazing mixture of comic, romantic,
haunting and Celt-flavored patriotic tunes.

"The Makem & Clancy Concert" is the rare recording where the
humorous songs and lively comic patter can be heard endlessly and
still raise gales of laughter. Whether running amok with the zany
situations of "My Father Loves Nikita Khruschev" or taking hedonism
to surreal borders with "The 200 Year Old Alcoholic," the duo can
turn novelty songs into classics of brilliantly conceived mirth.
Even their running commentaries are goldmines of good humor: when
an attempt to rouse the audience into a sing-along results in a
lopsided and lethargic mess, Tommy Clancy exhorts the audience
members to join hands in an attempt "to contact the living."

But Clancy and Makem know how to pull at the heartstrings with
a sincerity that is uncommon even among the most gifted of folk
singers. "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda" recounts the
Australian experience in World War I with brutal and devastating
results. "The Dutchman," with its story of love amid the challenges
of aging and a fraying mind, is given its single most poignant
rendition here. "Leave Her Jonny," with its cry for the premature
end of a doomed love, is work of simple grace but rich power.

And no red-blooded Celt cannot feel the call to arms with "Sound
the Pibroch," which recalls the doomed nobility of a historic war
with a resonance that echoes through the centuries into today's
war-weary world. While Makem & Clancy may not have intended a new
Celtic uprising with their performance, they nonetheless inspire
a new generation of Celtic music lovers with their endless talents.
This classic recording is one for the ages.


    Buy the Album: The Makem & Clancy Concert
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000000E00/thebards?ref=nosim


---
Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Phil Hall is contributing editor
for Film Threat, book editor for the New York Resident, author of
"The Encyclopedia of Underground Movies" (MWP Books) and a proud
child of Wales.




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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #2
=========================

"New York Girls (live)" by Dust Rhinos

The Dust Rhinos are a butt kickin' Celtic Rock band from Winnipeg,
Manitoba, the heart of Canada. Their show is pure unrestrained
pandemonium designed to make you kick up your feet and party.
From the juiced up traditional favorites of Ireland, Scotland
and Canada's East Coast to Celtified rock tunes to the Rhino's
own originals, an evening with the Dust Rhinos is something to
remember.

A combination of skilled musicianship, a playful sense of humour
and dynamic stage show set the Dust Rhinos apart from other
entertainers. Their ability to bond with the audience makes them
fan favorites where ever they go. For eleven years the Dust Rhinos have been
entertaining crowds across the prairies and in the last
four years they have expanded their reach from the prairies to the
rest of Canada and the United States. Supporting acts such as
Alabama, Moxy Fruvous, Leahy, Kenny Rogers, the Commitments and
other top international recording acts, the Dust Rhinos have won
over crowds and built a legion of loyal fans.

Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Similar Artists: Great Big Sea, Oysterband, Spirit of the West,
Dropkick Murphys, Pogues

Website: http://www.dustrhinos.com/
Download MP3: http://www.garageband.com/artist/dustrhinos
Buy CD: "Sociable - live" by Dust Rhinos
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/dustrhinos2/from/celtic/



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NEW TO CELTIC MP3S MUSIC MAGAZINE
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Modern Bard - Ren Faire Music (added: 8-Jun-2005)
http://home.comcast.net/~modernbard/
The one source for Ren Faire Music.

The Galway Sessions (added: 9-Jun-2005)
http://www.galwaysessions.com/
a celebration of music & what Galway does best.
Nobody can argue with the statement that there isn't a city
or town in Ireland with the amount of music Galway has.

Celtic Women International (added: 9-Jun-2005)
http://www.celticwomen.org/
Celtic Women International (CWI) is a world-wide non-profit
membership organization dedicated to recognizing the
contribution that Celtic women have made to the world. CWI
honors these women by sharing their stories of success,
which may inspire others to follow in their footsteps.



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6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
=========================

"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!

Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
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=========================

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May 27, 2005 -- 7000+ subscribers


HIGHLIGHTS....
- Celtic Music News
- Feature: Moonrakers
- CD Feature: Moloney, O'Connell & Keane
- Feature: Eric Benson with The Boatrights
- New Celtic Links
- Manage your subscription

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Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

I just got done confirming a CD release party for the Brobdingnagian
Bards at the Cactus Cafe. Slowly I am booking more such CD release
parties to celebrate our new CD, Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales which
will be released in July. It sounds fantastic. This weekend is the
last listen through. We'll make final changes and then it's off to
the printers. Yay!


This week in the magazine, we're taking a more traditional look at
Celtic music. First up is an outstanding traditional Irish music
group from Oxford in the UK. Their latest CD has received a lot
of praise and for good reason. It heavily emphasizes the harp with
some dashing flute and cittern mixed in giving it a light airy
and just spectactular sound.

On the vocal side of things is Eric Benson with The Boatrights
performing a moving seafaring song. He tells a touching story
with his handsome and sympathetic voice and soothing folk feel
on guitar and whistle. This is a delightful song that I'm certain
you'll enjoy.

Have a great Memorial Day weekend and read on for more news.
Marc Gunn, Bard

PS. I've heard that a few email programs are having trouble with
the links in the ezine. If you're one of those people, please let
me know what email program you're using and that you are having t
hese problems.

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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 #21 with Tommy Byrnes, Empty Hats, Eric Benson,
Paperboys, Young Dubliners, and Black 47

Remember, you don't have to download these files by hand. Get
a copy of iPodder (http://www.ipodder.org/ )
and let it download your Podcast every week.

---

Free Irish Music Downloads
To make it easier for you and others to access the latest and
greatest music downloads, I got a new domain specifically for
the Celtic MP3 Archive: http://www.freeirishmusic.com/

Bookmark it, add a link on your website, tell your friends one
and all. Help me get the word out on this incredible new
resource.


Submit Your Celtic Links
http://www.celticmp3s.com/cgi-bin/celtic_music1/add.cgi
The Things Celtic Music Directory continues to grow every week.
But I need your help to help it grow. If you have a Celtic website,
submit it to the Directory  and lets fill it with the most quality-
filled links online.


CDBaby Coming to Europe!
http://members.cdbaby.com/about/celtic/
I love CDBaby. The site may have a scary logo, but there really is
no better place online to find independent music, and the
independent Celtic music category is no different. All of the top
indie Celtic groups are on this website, and the site is getting
ready to explode.

I got a message from the founder, Derek Sivers, last week that
CDBaby will soon open offices in Europe and Japan. This should
mean it will be a LOT cheaper for Europeans to order CDs through
CDBaby. And with any luck, we will soon have a lot more CDBaby
artists in Europe, like one of my favorites, Heidi, Stef, and
Bow Triplets. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/heidistefbow/from/celtic/

If you're interested in distributing your music online and you're
in Europe, drop by the site and see how you can become a part
of this incredible service.

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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #1
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"Sweetheart Reel" by Moonrakers

Moonrakers is a UK-based 3-piece Celtic band with harps, flutes,
cittern, guitar and female/male vocals. They specialise in
traditional and in-the-idiom contemporary tunes and songs,
with a particular emphasis on harp music. Jon Bennett is also
an award-winning songwriter. Their latest album "Both Sides"
has had huge praise from many quarters, and was declared by
Dai Woosman (Living Tradition) as "the best album I've heard
this year".

Hometown: Oxford, UK
Similiar: Poozies, Kim Robertson, Cheftains, Martin Simpson,
Golden Bough, Incredible String Band

Homepage: http://www.moonrakers.net
Download: http://www.moonrakers.net/albums.php
Buy CD: "Both Sides"
http://www.moonrakers.net/albums.php



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CELTIC CD FEATURE
=========================

"Kilkelly" by Moloney, O'Connell & Keane
by Phil Hall

Artist: Moloney, O'Connell & Keane
http://celticmp3s.com/bands/2005/01/irish-voluntee
rs-by-mick-moloney.shtml
Album: Kilkelly
Year produced: 1988

The main reason to seek out this recording from the short-lived trio
of Mick Moloney, Robbie O'Connell and Jimmy Keane is the title song.
Written by Peter Jones, it follows a series of letters from a father
in Eire and his son in America. The father's struggle to survive in
the midst of famine and poverty are truly heartbreaking, and the
distance (both geographic and emotional) between parent and child
results in a shattering climax. This is easily one of the most
compelling compositions in modern Celtic music, and it is impossible
not to come away from it without sore tear ducts.

Beyond "Kilkelly," however, is a fairly strange and often lopsided
recording. Another song, "Peter Pan and Me," details the loss of
innocence during the seemingly endless troubles, but unlike
"Kilkelly"
it comes across as trite and mechanical rather. Two straightforward
instrumentals, combining reels and jigs, are okay but not
particularly
memorable.

But then there is the epic offering called "The Green Fields of
America." Billed as an "operetta," this lengthy but excessively weird
piece attempts to trace the experience of the Irish in America
through
various reels, dances, jigs, folk songs and ditties. It is not so
much
an operetta as it is a musical Mulligan's stew tossing in bits and
pieces of "The Sailor's Hornpipe," "No Irish Need Apply," "The Night
That Paddy Murphy Died" and even "The Notre Dame Fight Song" plus the
Bing Crosby novelty tune "Two Shillelagh O'Sullivan." It is a mess,
to
be certain, and often it seems as if the Irish-American odyssey was a
mix of treacly melodrama and bad vaudeville.

Moloney, O'Connell & Keane only recorded another album before
disbanding. It would seem the brilliance of "Kilkelly" was something
of a fluke, albeit an extraordinary fluke.


    Buy the Album: Kilkelly
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000005CN4/thebards?ref=nosim


---
Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Phil Hall is contributing editor
for Film Threat, book editor for the New York Resident, author of
"The Encyclopedia of Underground Movies" (MWP Books) and a proud
child of Wales.



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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #2
=========================

"The Wind in the Riggin'" by Eric Benson with The Boatrights

Celebrating his Celtic heritage, and with vocal nuances once
called "Delightfully celebrative, and yet at times, wistful."
Eric Benson has found himself singing with a swing orchestra,
playing front man for a "techno-pop" band, and providing voice
talent for various radio programs.

The Boatrights have made their mark on the Celtic music circuit
with an innovative musical and vocal style that brings a new
element of Celtic inspired music to their audiences.

Throughout their career, they have had the honor of sharing
the stage with some of the most recognized names in Celtic music
such as Alex Beaton, The Rogues, Wicked Tinkers, Men Of Worth,
and 6 time Grammy award winning group The Chieftains.

Hometown: Caledonia County, Vermont
Similiar: The Boatrights, Tannahill Weavers, Woods Tea Company,
Joe King, Cathy Ryan, Sydney Mac Ewen, Terry Scott Taylor,
Bing Crosby

Homepage: http://www.ihbi.org/stonework.html
Download: http://www.ihbi.org/tracks.html
Buy CD: "Stonework"
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ebenson/from/celtic/



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NEW TO CELTIC MP3S MUSIC MAGAZINE
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The Noble Faire Pagans (added: 28-Apr-2005)
http://tnfp.proboards27.com/index.cgi
Those of The Noble Pagan board has started a Ren guild
called The Noble Faire Pagans..There goal is to repersent
the pagan life styel of the dark and middle ages at ren
faire and festables. I would like to invite any one to
join..

Fantasy-Ireland's Guide to Irish Celtic Symbols (added: 29-Apr-2005)
http://www.fantasy-ireland.com/Irish-Celtic-symbols.html
Historical, national, cultural, mythical, spiritual...there
are plenty of symbols that represent the forty shades of the
Emerald Isle, and then some! We are here to help you sort
them all out!

Midwestirishradio.com (added: 9-May-2005)
http://www.midwestirishradio.com/
A dedicated internet Irish radio station broadcasting
24hours a day 7 days a week.  "Giving you a taste of Ireland
wherever you are in the world"

How to Pour and Drink the Perfect Guinness (added: 10-May-2005)
http://radio.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2005/4/22/609822.html
It's the beer that drinks like a meal -- Guinness. But
pouring the perfect Guinness is an art form, let alone
drinking it. Advice on Guinness perfection from experts at a
pub in London England in podcast form.

Pontrhydfenfigaid Celtic Music Society (added: 12-May-2005)
http://www.blacklionhotel.co.uk/Music-Society.html
The Pontrhydfendigaid Celtic Music (PCMS) is a not-
for-profit community group which aims to: Promote
traditional Welsh music and music from other Celtic nations.
We  provide one professional 'Celtic Music Night'
performance each month as well as one open music session
where people can bring instruments and practise and develop
their musical skills.

Laura McGhee.com (added: 23-May-2005)
http://www.lauramcghee.com
Scottish /fiddler /singer. who sings and writes in celtic
tradition with a contemporary twist.



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6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
=========================

"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!

Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
http://www.celticmp3s.com/promote/

=========================

Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"

Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
May 20, 2005 -- 7000+ subscribers


HIGHLIGHTS....
- Celtic Music News
- Feature: Neil Anderson
- CD Feature: Liz & Yvonne Kane
- Feature: Sligo Rags
- New Celtic Links
- Manage your subscription

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Support artists you like & Buy.
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Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

Getting ready to fly to Denver tomorrow for the Opus Fantasy
Arts Festival (http://www.opusfest.com/). I'm looking forward
to another great year out there and hearing a local band,
Skean Dubh. I hear great things from Rion and Sage, the
festival's organizers. I should be in bed right now, but if
I don't get it out now I'll be two weeks behind.

Two fantastic artists today. Neil Anderson is a brilliant
piper, singer and songwriter formerly of Seven Nations fame,
among others. Today's track is from his solo album, "Dante's
Local". The other is a contemporary song by Ralph McTell but
performed with powerful harmonies by Sligo Rags, an amazing
band from Orange County. They have a great new CD that's
well-worth buying as well.

Short, sweet and to the point. Have a great weekend, Slainte!
Marc Gunn, Bard

---

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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 #20 with The Town Pants, Kokila, Brendan
Monaghan, Barra MacNeils, Eileen Ivers, and Green Man

Last week: Podcast #19 with the Glengarry Bhoys, Searson,
Sahara, Fiddlers 3, Cherish the Ladies, Barry McCabe,
The Saw Doctors, Young Dubliners, and Seven Nations

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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #1
=========================

"Dante's Local" by Neil Anderson

If your only exposure to bagpipes has been watching the local
'pipe band march down main street for the Saint Patrick's Day
parade you might easily make the assumption that you have
witnessed the sum and total of bagpipe music.  Fair enough...
but if you come to one of THIS 'piper's concerts with such
pre-conceived notions, prepare to have your point of view
drastically rearranged!

Neil Anderson, known to his friends as "The Antipypr," has
been on the road since 1995 transforming audiences with unique,
energetic interpretations of traditional and original Celtic
and world music.

Hometown: Irmo, South Carolina
Similar Artists: RATHKELTAÍR, Seven Nations, Celtic Soul,
Black 47, Paddy Keenan, John Whelan, The Chieftains

Website: Neil Anderson
http://www.antipypr.com/
Download MP3: "Dante's Local"
http://www.antipypr.com/digital_audio.htm
Buy CD: Dante's Local
http://cdbaby.com/antipypr2/from/celtic/



=========================
CELTIC CD FEATURE
=========================

"The Well Tempered Bow" by Liz & Yvonne Kane
by Michelle Osborne

Artist: Liz & Yvonne Kane
Album: "The Well Tempered Bow"
Year produced: 2002

I had seen this album in my local Borders for many months
before it was brought up in traditional folk music community.
Someone recommended it and when I was looking to pick up a few
new albums, this was one of the four I walked out of the store
with. I was more than pleasantly surprised at this album
(especially considering the classically-oriented title), I was
completely amazed at the maturity and brilliance of these young
women's playing.

Liz and Yvonne, who hail from the Connemara area on the west
coast of Ireland, got their start through their grandfather,
Jimmy Mullen (a leading figure in traditional music) and their
teacher, Mary Finn McCrudden. Liz, who was into the competition
scene, won several awards, including the prestigious All-Ireland
senior fiddle title. The sisters have toured with Sharon Shannon
and on their own, been guest artists on a number of albums, and
have released two albums of their own playing.

The Well Tempered Bow was the Kane sisters' first album. Filled
with their brilliant unison South Sligo playing (heavily
influenced by fiddle great, Paddy Fahey), every track on this
album is beautiful and expertly executed, which is why it's so
hard to pick out those that are the highlights. One favourite
would be the Kye's Reel/Lenawee Reel set. Both tunes, which
were composed by Liz, are darkly driving minor-based tunes and
are certain to make you sit up a little further on the edge of
your seat. Another favourite is the nostalgic waltz, Koesnacht.
Written by Johnny McCarthy while in Switzerland, the title
translates to "kiss in the night." A couple other highlights
are the reel set, Paddy Fahey's/The Man of the House/Paddy
Fahey's, which has a great minor tune surrounded by two of Paddy
Fahey's well-known tunes, and The Girl From the Big House/Trá
na mBan/Thank God We're Surrounded by Water, a jig set which
features a tune by Liz (Trá nam Ban), and a Paddy Fahey setting
of the final tune.

Keep an eye on these girls. They're young and they're going
to go very far. I highly recommend this album and anything
else they might come out with. The Kane sisters can be found
on the web at: http://www.thekanesisters.com/.

    Buy the Album: "The Well Tempered Bow"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00007BH84/thebards?ref=nosim

---
Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Michelle Osborne, is a native
to the central New York region. She plays both high and low
whistles regularly with the Syracuse Irish session. Besides
being heavily involved in Irish traditional music, she is also
a classical clarinetist and composer.
http://www.irishmusicreviews.com/



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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #2
=========================

"From Clare to Here" by Sligo Rags

SLIGO RAGS is a Celtic-oriented ensemble comprised of
accomplished and versatile musicians based out of Long Beach,
California.  They are an upbeat, energetic amalgam of acoustic
musicians and vocalists--coming from bluegrass,country, jazz
as well as Celtic backgrounds--with an extensive repertoire of
original, traditional, and cover tunes. While they specialize
in Irish and Celtic music, their song list contains tunes
ranging into the country, jazz and swing realms as well.

They pride themselves on strong musicianship, powerful vocal
harmonies, and engaging stage demeanor. While their stage
production consists of a guitar, fiddle, and electric bass,
the album--The Night Before the Morning After--is graced with
mandolins, banjos and accordions as well.

They were named the BEST FOLK BAND in Orange County at the
2004 and 2005 Orange County Music Awards.

Their name is a tribute to the Celtic anthem The Irish Rover,
whose third verse begins "We had one million bags of the
best Sligo Rags."

Hometown: Long Beach, CA, USA
Similiar: Twilight Lords, Chieftains, Fenians, Tim O'Brien,
Ken O'Malley, Bill Monroe, Pogues, David Grisman

Homepage: http://sligorags.com/
Download: "From Clare to Here"
http://sligorags.com/music.cfm
Buy CD: "The Night Before the Morning After"
http://cdbaby.com/cd/sligorags/from/celtic/



=========================
NEW TO CELTIC MP3S MUSIC MAGAZINE
=========================

Father Ted (added: 28-Apr-2005)
https://www.father-ted.live.com.au
4 piece Irish band from melbourne. Australia. Traditional
and contemporary irish music.

The Noble Faire Pagans (added: 28-Apr-2005)
http://tnfp.proboards27.com/index.cgi
Those of The Noble Pagan board has started a Ren guild
called The Noble Faire Pagans..There goal is to repersent
the pagan life styel of the dark and middle ages at ren
faire and festables. I would like to invite any one to
join..

Fantasy-Ireland's Guide to Irish Celtic Symbols (added: 29-Apr-2005)
http://www.fantasy-ireland.com/Irish-Celtic-symbols.html
Historical, national, cultural, mythical, spiritual...there
are plenty of symbols that represent the forty shades of the
Emerald Isle, and then some! We are here to help you sort
them all out!

Midwestirishradio.com (added: 9-May-2005)
http://www.midwestirishradio.com/
A dedicated internet Irish radio station broadcasting
24hours a day 7 days a week.  "Giving you a taste of Ireland
wherever you are in the world"

How to Pour and Drink the Perfect Guinness (added: 10-May-2005)
http://radio.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2005/4/22/609822.html
It's the beer that drinks like a meal -- Guinness. But
pouring the perfect Guinness is an art form, let alone
drinking it. Advice on Guinness perfection from experts at a
pub in London England in podcast form.

Pontrhydfenfigaid Celtic Music Society (added: 12-May-2005)
http://www.blacklionhotel.co.uk/Music-Society.html
The Pontrhydfendigaid Celtic Music (PCMS) is a not-
for–profit community group which aims to: Promote
traditional Welsh music and music from other Celtic nations.
We  provide one professional 'Celtic Music Night'
performance each month as well as one open music session
where people can bring instruments and practise and develop
their musical skills.



=========================
6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
=========================

"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!

Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
http://www.celticmp3s.com/promote/

=========================

Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"

Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
May 8, 2005 -- 7000+ subscribers


HIGHLIGHTS....
- Celtic Music News
- Feature: Blaggards
- CD Feature: Van Morrison and the Chieftains
- Feature: Mark Renburke
- New Celtic Links
- Manage your subscription

Don't just download.
Support artists you like & Buy.
Then, forward this newsletter to a friend.
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1. Celtic Music News
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Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

I'm pretty excited about some new developments. First off,
I partnered with the Celtic Music News Podcast. We plan to work
together to get more share more great Celtic music. If you don't
know what a podcast is, think "downloadable Celtic radio show".
It's a cool show you can listen to at your leisure. Great concept
and the host, Aaron Drake is doing a splendid job sharing the
music we love.

Second, after much consideration, I decided to open up the Celtic
MP3 Archive to the general public. I want great Celtic music to
be shared with the world. So if you go to the Celtic MP3s Music
Magazine homepage, click the link that says, "Celtic MP3s", and
you can find the latest greatest Celtic music groups online. Just
remember that many of these MP3s are time-sensitive, so download
asap.

As for this week's bands, I'm really excited. I met Patrick Devlin
nearly five years ago when he organized a rocking Celtic group
called On the Dole. The group split and at long last, Patrick's
created a new band that's becoming all the rage for Celts
& rockers in Texas. The band is called Blaggards. They're a
hard-hitting Celtic Rock group garnering attention everywhere you
look. They released a new CD just a few weeks back that I have
anxiously awaited. At long last it's here, thus the new MP3!

The second treat comes Mark Renburke. I've never met him, but I
was a big fan of his band on MP3.com, The Rising Pints. He and
Brian Cullen lead the MP3 revolution. Now Mark is living in
New England where he combines his many styles of music like
today's beautiful little Irish tune, "The Golden Thread."

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, Bard

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CELTIC MUSIC NEWS PODCAST
http://www.celticmusicnews.com/
I've partnered with Aaron Drake who 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: Special Edition - Culloden Highland Games w/ Searson
and Seven Nations

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CELEBRATION OF CELTS
Date: May 7, 2005
Location: Columbia County Fair Grounds (Chatham, NY)
Gates open: 9am
Opening ceremonies: 12pm

The Celebration of Celts, now in its 3rd year of existence,
is a day-long festival celebrating all of the Celtic nations.
This festival has many fantastic Celtic groups performing,
including Australia's premiere Celtic-fusion ensemble, Claymore,
as well Enter the Haggis and many regional performers that are
not to be missed.

They also offer one of the most unique and exciting pipe band
compeitions in the United States: "Piping Outside the Box,"
which consists of 30 minute shows by some fantastic bands
incorporating non-standard instruments such as electric guitars
and cellos, as well as dance and anything else they can think of!

Besides the music, there is much historical information to be
had here, vendors to check out, and contests to watch. This is
certainly not a festival to be missed!

For more information about the festival, please see their
The Celebration of the Celts website.
http://www.celebrationofcelts.com/

I hope to see some of you there!

Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Michelle Osborne, is a native
to the central New York region. She plays both high and low
whistles regularly with the Syracuse Irish session. Besides
being heavily involved in Irish traditional music, she is also
a classical clarinetist and composer.

---

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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #1
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"Bog Songs" by The Blaggards

BLAGGARDS were formed in July 2004 by Dublin-raised Patrick
Devlin (guitar and lead vocals), Minnesotan Turi Hoiseth (violin
and screaming), New Yorker Chad Smalley (bass and lead vocals)
and Bostonian Brian Vogel (drums and backing vocals).

They carry with the legacy of On The Dole, an earlier Houston
band founded by Patrick. Like On The Dole, BLAGGARDS are known
for knocking around the traditional with fists full of heavy
metal and rockabilly. And they have a laugh or two while
they're at it.

Hometown: Houston, Texas
Similar Artists: The Pogues, Patrick Devlin Band, Bastard Sons
of Johnny Cash, The Devlins, Shane MacGowan, Ballybracker,
Black 47, Flogging Molly

Website: Blaggards
http://www.blaggards.com/
Download MP3: "Bog Songs"
http://blaggards.com/sounds/blaggards-bogsongs.mp3
Buy CD: Standards
http://cdbaby.com/cd/blaggards/from/celtic/



=========================
CELTIC CD FEATURE
=========================

"Irish Heartbeat" by Van Morrison and the Chieftains
by Phil Hall

Artist: Van Morrison and the Chieftains
http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/the_chieftains/
Album: "Irish Heartbeat"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000009DDO/thebards?ref=nosim
Year produced: 1988

By Phil Hall

The Chieftains have collaborated musically with a wide spectrum
of creative artists, ranging from James Galway to the Rolling
Stones. But perhaps their finest pairing came when Van Morrison
joined them for the 1988 album "Irish Heartbeat," which is my
choice for the very best of the Chieftains' canon.

"Irish Heartbeat" consists of 10 songs, eight of them traditional
Irish melodies which are performed with such depth and vibrancy
that it is easy to assume they are all brand new. Morrison was
in playful vocal form, sowing musical wild oats with the opening
"Star of the County Down" and the raucous reel "I'll Tell Me Ma."
The Chieftains' main vocalist Kevin Conneff does a grand vocal
duel with Morrison on "Ta Mo Chleamhnas Deanta (My Match It Is
Made"), with Morrison taking the English lyrics while Conneff
keeps the Irish lyrics in play.

The emotionalism of Irish folk music is heard with uncommonly
graceful renditions of "Carrickfergus" and "She Moved Through
the Fair." Morrison's decidedly mature and raw voice gives these
renditions a tinge of time-weathered poignancy and rue which is
frequently absent when the songs are performed by singers of a
younger and finely-trained voice.

The two new songs created for the recording, "Irish Heartbeat"
and "Celtic Ray," are pleasant if not particularly stirring.
But their inadequacies are easy to overlook, especially with
the closing polka "Marie's Wedding," a sweeping and jolly swish
of matrimonial celebration (and listen carefully for the lush
back-up vocals from Mary Black, Maura O'Connell and June Boyce).

    Buy the Album: "Irish Heartbeat"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000009DDO/thebards?ref=nosim

---
Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Phil Hall is contributing
editor for Film Threat, book editor for the New York Resident,
author of "The Encyclopedia of Underground Movies" (MWP Books)
and a proud child of Wales.




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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #2
=========================

"The Golden Thread" by Mark Renburke (& Brogue & Blarney)

Mark Renburke is a New England based recording artist and
performer blending roots and Celtic influences with more modern
rock and pop elements. Originally from the Washington DC area,
Mark performed in various roots and rock groups before moving
to Japan in 1993.

He then spent several years as co-leader of the Celtic-infused
group The Rising Pints, along with Irish singer/songwriter
Brian Cullen. In the past half dozen years in New England,
Mark has been developing his unique repitoire and fan base,
and working on a new solo album. In addition to his live solo
band, Mark performs traditional songs and tunes with the
Irish/Celtic pub band, Brogue & Blarney.

Hometown: Providence, RI
Similiar: The Cheiftains, The Pogues, Dropkick Murphys
Influences: Irish Trad, Classic Rock, Americana (folk, buegrass,
jazz,blues)

Homepage: http://www.markrenburke.com
Download: "The Golden Thread"
http://www.celticmp3s.com/listen/MarkRenburke-TheGoldenThread.mp3
Buy CD: Mark Renburke
http://cdbaby.com/cd/renburke/from/celtic/



=========================
NEW TO CELTIC MP3S MUSIC MAGAZINE
=========================

Cornelia Amiri (added: 23-Apr-2005)
http://www.CelticRomanceQueen.com
Celtic Romance author Cornelia Amiri's page of her monthly
contest, her published books: The Fox Prince, One Heart One
Way, and Danger Is Sweet. As well as articles, her blog, and
much more.

Keltic Kaleidoscope (added: 21-Apr-2005)
http://keltick.net
Keltic Kaleidoscope started performing in 1995 and currently
has four members. They play a variety of Celtic vocal and
instrumental music in Northwestern Ohio and Southeastern
Michigan.

The Light Spirits (added: 25-Apr-2005)
http://www.thelightspirits.net/
The Light Spirts merge the repertoires of the Irish,
Scottish, Australian and Italian musicians to cover a very
large range of traditional Irish and Scottish Music, from
O'Carolan to Robert Burns, up to the Ceol Nua. The group
face more and more  challenging stages, with an increasing
audience in several contexts (pubs to theatres, festivals,
clubs), earning greater success with every step.

Celtic Horizon (added: 26-Apr-2005)
http://celtichorizon.tripod.com/
With Free MP3s on our Celtic Horizon web site and based in
Scotland we are a Celtic Folk music band available
worldwide.
Soon more Free Mp3s will appear and we intend to build our
own Free Mp3 web site of Celtic, Scottish & Irish Celtic
Music Including our own Songs and Lyrics
Celtic Horizon Folk Band play mainly Scottish, Irish uptempo
Traditional music with Jigs, Reels & Hornpipes, Contemporary
Songs and our own Compositions too.

Beggar's Row (added: 26-Apr-2005)
http://www.beggarsrow.co.uk/
Formed in 1997 especially for the Culross Festival by Bob
Ferguson, disbanded later that year and reformed with a new
line up early in 1998. By the summer of that year the
Beggars went to Russia with overwhelming success and three
more tours followed. The last one involved twenty three
concerts in twenty one days as well as TV shows and several
press conferences. Since then there have been some personnel
changes though Bob, Gus and David remain from the original
line up as founder members.

Father Ted (added: 28-Apr-2005)
https://www.father-ted.live.com.au
4 piece Irish band from melbourne. Australia. Traditional
and contemporary irish music.

The Noble Faire Pagans (added: 28-Apr-2005)
http://tnfp.proboards27.com/index.cgi
Those of The Noble Pagan board has started a Ren guild
called The Noble Faire Pagans..There goal is to repersent
the pagan life styel of the dark and middle ages at ren
faire and festables. I would like to invite any one to
join..

Fantasy-Ireland's Guide to Irish Celtic Symbols (added: 29-Apr-2005)
http://www.fantasy-ireland.com/Irish-Celtic-symbols.html
Historical, national, cultural, mythical, spiritual...there
are plenty of symbols that represent the forty shades of the
Emerald Isle, and then some! We are here to help you sort
them all out!



=========================
6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
=========================

"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!

Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
http://www.celticmp3s.com/promote/

=========================

Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"

Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
April 29, 2005 7000+ subscribers


HIGHLIGHTS....
- Celtic Music News
- Feature: Enter the Haggis
- CD Feature: Tommy Makem & Liam Clancy
- Feature: MacTalla Mo'r
- New Celtic Links
- Manage your subscription

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=========================
1. Celtic Music News
=========================

Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

Wow! I'm on time with this week's edition. Sorry, ye gotta
understand that I'm in the middle of recording two CDs and
still have a day job until July 8th when I start playing music
full-time. It's an exciting time, but being regular at publishing
a weekly ezine is never easy as I'm sure some of my long-time
subscribers know way too well.

That said, I'm continuing my Celebration of the Celts feature
with two more bands Enter the Haggis and MacTalla Mo'r.

The first song comes from Enter the Haggis. We played with
them... man, it must've been five years ago in Houston at a
Celtic celebration. They rocked the house then, but wow, they've
come along way since. The live tracks are just amazing. I totally
dig their version of "Lanigan's Ball", and I think you will too.

The second song feature comes from MacTalla Mo'r. It's pretty
wild. Take Latin Jazz fusion and combine it with bagpipes. I
hear a few band's claim those influences, but few live up to
them. It's a lot less on the traditional side of things, but
being an occasional fan of Latin Jazz, I thought I'd share it.

Speaking of Houston, next issue, look for a song from The
Blaggards out of Houston, plus, a more traditional Celtic
music treat.

---

Heidi, Stef & Bow Triplets now have distribution in the United
States thanks to MAGE Records and CDBaby.

Read about it http://www.celticmp3s.com/magazine/
Buy "One Spot on Earth" by Heidi, Stef & Bow Triplets
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/heidistefbow/from/celtic/

---

CELEBRATION OF CELTS
Date: May 7, 2005
Location: Columbia County Fair Grounds (Chatham, NY)
Gates open: 9am
Opening ceremonies: 12pm

The Celebration of Celts, now in its 3rd year of existence,
is a day-long festival celebrating all of the Celtic nations.
This festival has many fantastic Celtic groups performing,
including Australia's premiere Celtic-fusion ensemble, Claymore,
as well Enter the Haggis and many regional performers that are
not to be missed.

They also offer one of the most unique and exciting pipe band
compeitions in the United States: "Piping Outside the Box,"
which consists of 30 minute shows by some fantastic bands
incorporating non-standard instruments such as electric guitars
and cellos, as well as dance and anything else they can think of!

Besides the music, there is much historical information to be
had here, vendors to check out, and contests to watch. This is
certainly not a festival to be missed!

For more information about the festival, please see their
The Celebration of the Celts website.
http://www.celebrationofcelts.com/

I hope to see some of you there!

Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Michelle Osborne, is a native
to the central New York region. She plays both high and low
whistles regularly with the Syracuse Irish session. Besides
being heavily involved in Irish traditional music, she is also
a classical clarinetist and composer.

---

If ye like what you read and hear,
please forward this newsletter to your friends.

Latest News
http://www.celticmp3s.com/magazine/



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to you, waking you up in the morning, begging for food,
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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #1
=========================

"Lanigan's Ball" by Enter the Haggis

Enter the Haggis is best described as Celtic Fusion. Though
their roots are firmly placed in the Celtic tradition, within
their music are influences of rock, bluegrass, funk and Latin.
ETH has developed into an International act with heavy touring
not only across North America but also Europe - including
Ireland, Scotland, Germany and Italy. After much success with
their most recent album, "Casualties of Retail", Enter the
Haggis is gearing up for a follow up recording to begin
sometime in the fall of 2005.

Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Similar Artists: Ashley MacIsaac, The Elders, Martyn Bennett
Influences: Latin Music (including Cuban and Brazilian), Riff
rock acts (Rage Against t he Machine for example), Newgrass
(Bela Fleck, Nicklecreek, etc), Alt. Rock (Radiohead, Muse,
The Killers, Smashing Pumpkins, etc)

Website: Enter the Haggis
http://www.enterthehaggis.com/
Download MP3: "Lanigan's Ball"
http://www.enterthehaggis.com/index.php?page=Multimedia
Buy CD: Enter the Haggis Live!
http://www.enterthehaggis.com/index.php?page=Merchandise



=========================
CELTIC CD FEATURE
=========================

"The Makem & Clancy Concert [Live]" by Tommy Makem & Liam Clancy

by Phil Hall

Artist: Tommy Makem & Liam Clancy
http://www.makem.com/
Album: The Makem & Clancy Concert
Year produced: 1990

Not only is "The Makem & Clancy Concert" the finest live Celtic
recording of all time, but it is also among the greatest concert
recordings every captured on microphone -- regardless of the
musical genre. Tommy Makem and Liam Clancy were in top musical
form as they barreled their way through an amazing mixture of
comic, romantic, haunting and Celt-flavored patriotic tunes.

"The Makem & Clancy Concert" is the rare recording where the
humorous songs and lively comic patter can be heard endlessly
and still raise gales of laughter. Whether running amok with
the zany situations of "My Father Loves Nikita Khruschev" or
taking hedonism to surreal borders with "The 200 Year Old
Alcoholic," the duo can turn novelty songs into classics of
brilliantly conceived mirth. Even their running commentaries
are goldmines of good humor: when an attempt to rouse the
audience into a sing-along results in a lopsided and lethargic
mess, Tommy Clancy exhorts the audience members to join hands
in an attempt "to contact the living."

But Clancy and Makem know how to pull at the heartstrings with
a sincerity that is uncommon even among the most gifted of folk
singers. "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda" recounts the
Australian experience in World War I with brutal and devastating
results. "The Dutchman," with its story of love amid the
challenges of aging and a fraying mind, is given its single
most poignant rendition here. "Leave Her Jonny," with its cry
for the premature end of a doomed love, is work of simple grace
but rich power.

And no red-blooded Celt cannot feel the call to arms with "Sound
the Pibroch," which recalls the doomed nobility of a historic war
with a resonance that echoes through the centuries into today's
war-weary world. While Makem & Clancy may not have intended a
new Celtic uprising with their performance, they nonetheless
inspire a new generation of Celtic music lovers with their
endless talents. This classic recording is one for the ages.

Buy the Album: The Makem & Clancy Concert
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000000E00/thebards?ref=nosim

---
Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Phil Hall is contributing
editor for Film Threat, book editor for the New York Resident,
author of "The Encyclopedia of Underground Movies" (MWP Books)
and a proud child of Wales.




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=========================
CELTIC BAND FEATURE #2
=========================

"Claveness" by MacTalla Mo'r

MacTalla Mo'r, an exciting Celtic Band featuring Bagpipes,
Piano, Vocals and Bodhran, is taking America by storm!

They've played for HBO TV, at Steinway and Carnegie Hall in NYC,
along side greats like Chick Corea and the Tito Puente Big Band,
at Command Performances for The Average White Band, Rolling
Stone's Kieth Richards and Jose Felician and to rave reviews at
major Celtic Festivals. Called "the best Celtic Fusion Band I've
heard" by Irish critic Joe O'Shea, Mac-talla Mo'r is quickly
becoming one of the most talked about and sought after Celtic
Bands on the scene.

Hometown: New York City and New Fairfield USA
Similar Artists: Tannahill Weavers, Eileen Ivers, Gaelic Storm,
Pogues, Capercaillie, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Mark Saul,
Rare Air, Bob Dylan

Website: MacTalla Mo'r
http://www.mactalla.com/
Download MP3: "Claveness"
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/4/mactallamusic.htm
Buy CD: MacTalla Live From The Valley
http://www.mactalla.com/



=========================
NEW TO CELTIC MP3S MUSIC MAGAZINE
=========================

Fans of Irish Celtic Music (added: 16-Mar-2005)
http://www.4celts.com/
I love Celtic music. So I started this website as a quick
guide to Irish Celtic music online.

Susan Hamlin (added: 20-Apr-2005)
http://www.susanhamlin.com/
Fiery folkie Susan Hamlin (singer, guitarist, and composer)
is regarded as one of today's finest performers of Celtic
and American roots music. Her voice is hauntingly clear,
ferocious and effortlessly versatile, more mediumistic than
diva, totally unpretentious. Ditto for her "exquisite"
(The Record, Troy NY) guitar work.

Moonrakers (added: 20-Apr-2005)
http://www.moonrakers.net
3-piece UK-based Celtic band featuring harps, flutes,
cittern and guitar plus female/male vocals.

Cornelia Amiri (added: 23-Apr-2005)
http://www.CelticRomanceQueen.com
Celtic Romance author Cornelia Amiri's page of her monthly
contest, her published books: The Fox Prince, One Heart One
Way, and Danger Is Sweet. As well as articles, her blog, and
much more.

Keltic Kaleidoscope (added: 21-Apr-2005)
http://keltick.net
Keltic Kaleidoscope started performing in 1995 and currently
has four members. They play a variety of Celtic vocal and
instrumental music in Northwestern Ohio and Southeastern
Michigan.

The Light Spirits (added: 25-Apr-2005)
http://www.thelightspirits.net/
The Light Spirts merge the repertoires of the Irish,
Scottish, Australian and Italian musicians to cover a very
large range of traditional Irish and Scottish Music, from
O'Carolan to Robert Burns, up to the Ceol Nua. The group
face more and more challenging stages, with an increasing
audience in several contexts (pubs to theatres, festivals,
clubs), earning greater success with every step.

Celtic Horizon (added: 26-Apr-2005)
http://celtichorizon.tripod.com/
With Free MP3s on our Celtic Horizon web site and based in
Scotland we are a Celtic Folk music band available
worldwide. Soon more Free Mp3s will appear and we intend
to build our own Free Mp3 web site of Celtic, Scottish &
Irish Celtic Music Including our own Songs and Lyrics
Celtic Horizon Folk Band play mainly Scottish, Irish uptempo
Traditional music with Jigs, Reels & Hornpipes, Contemporary
Songs and our own Compositions too.

Beggar's Row (added: 26-Apr-2005)
http://www.beggarsrow.co.uk/
Formed in 1997 especially for the Culross Festival by Bob
Ferguson, disbanded later that year and reformed with a new
line up early in 1998. By the summer of that year the
Beggars went to Russia with overwhelming success and three
more tours followed. The last one involved twenty three
concerts in twenty one days as well as TV shows and several
press conferences. Since then there have been some personnel
changes though Bob, Gus and David remain from the original
line up as founder members.

Father Ted (added: 28-Apr-2005)
https://www.father-ted.live.com.au
4 piece Irish band from melbourne. Australia. Traditional
and contemporary irish music.

The Noble Faire Pagans (added: 28-Apr-2005)
http://tnfp.proboards27.com/index.cgi
Those of The Noble Pagan board has started a Ren guild
called The Noble Faire Pagans..There goal is to repersent
the pagan life styel of the dark and middle ages at ren
faire and festables. I would like to invite any one to
join..



=========================
6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
=========================

"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!

Members-Only Celtic MP3 Archive (you are a member)
http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/

Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
http://www.celticmp3s.com/promote/

=========================

Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"

Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
April 20, 2005 7000+ subscribers


HIGHLIGHTS....
- Celtic Music News
- Feature: Quagmyre
- CD Feature: The Dubliners
- Feature: Emerald Rose
- New Celtic Links
- Manage your subscription

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Support artists you like & Buy.
Then, forward this newsletter to a friend.
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=========================
1. Celtic Music News
=========================

Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

The digital world is always a rapidly changing place. That makes
it extra exciting to see how new people are becoming a part of
the change. One of the coolest new developments is Podcasting.

Podcasts are like downloadable radio shows in the MP3 format.
Celtic music is now being broadcast this way thanks to the
Celtic Music News Podcast. Go check it out at
http://www.celticmusicnews.com/

Last week, Michelle Osborne (http://www.irishmusicreviews.com)
told me she wanted go write about the Celebration of Celts in
New York. So I decided to feature a few bands from this event
in the next couple editions. The event features a powerhouse
fusion of Celtic and contemporary music with some of the
hottest groups like the first feature today, Quagmyre. Most
Celtic rock, including the stuff you'd hear on "The Secret
World of Celtic Rock" is original music with a touch of
traditional mixed in. Quagmyre eloquently combines driving
drums with hot fiddling in their tune "Seventy-Four".
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/celticmp3mag2/from/celtic/

The second band today is an old favorite of mine that just got
back from their annual tour to Ireland, Emerald Rose. They rocked
the charts on MP3.com and are brilliant songwriters. Today's
song combines talented songwriting with their Celtic/Welsh
heritage to create a mystical song that shows the beauty and
romance of one of Georgia's most-popular Celtic bands.

---

CELEBRATION OF CELTS
Date: May 7, 2005
Location: Columbia County Fair Grounds (Chatham, NY)
Gates open: 9am
Opening ceremonies: 12pm

The Celebration of Celts, now in its 3rd year of existence,
is a day-long festival celebrating all of the Celtic nations.
This festival has many fantastic Celtic groups performing,
including Australia's premiere Celtic-fusion ensemble, Claymore,
as well Enter the Haggis and many regional performers that are
not to be missed.

They also offer one of the most unique and exciting pipe band
compeitions in the United States: "Piping Outside the Box,"
which consists of 30 minute shows by some fantastic bands
incorporating non-standard instruments such as electric guitars
and cellos, as well as dance and anything else they can think of!

Besides the music, there is much historical information to be
had here, vendors to check out, and contests to watch. This is
certainly not a festival to be missed!

For more information about the festival, please see their
The Celebration of the Celts website.
http://www.celebrationofcelts.com/

I hope to see some of you there!

Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Michelle Osborne, is a native
to the central New York region. She plays both high and low
whistles regularly with the Syracuse Irish session. Besides
being heavily involved in Irish traditional music, she is also
a classical clarinetist and composer.

---

If ye like what you read and hear,
please forward this newsletter to your friends.

Latest News
http://www.celticmp3s.com/magazine/



_____________________________________SPONSOR__________

WHEN KITTY EYES ARE SMILING (AND OTHER CELTIC CAT SONGS)
Imagine for a moment all of the crazy little things your
cat does.

Racing around your home, climbing on door frames, napping
in the oddest positions, snuzzling up to you, waking you
up in the morning, begging for food, having them rub their
tail against your leg.

These are the small pleasures of owning a cat.
All the beauty, the sweetness, and all the madness.
That's "Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers"

Download Free MP3s, Order the Single, Pre-Order the CD
http://www.catdrinkingsongs.com/cat_nip.shtml

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"Seventy-Four" by Quagmyre

Quagmyre combines traditional Celtic fiddle music with funk-
and rock-infused themes to create a whole new style of folk
music. They also feature one of the most unique vocal sounds,
presenting totally original lyrics with smooth harmonies.
Combine this with three world champion  stepdancers and you
have a band that you do not want to miss!

Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Similiar: Ashley MacIsaac, Slainte Mhaith, Seven Nations,
The Chieftains, The Wonderstuffs

Homepage: http://www.quagmyre.ca
Download: http://www.quagmyre.ca/music/seventyFour.mp3
Buy CD: "Mouth Full of Potatoes"
http://www.quagmyre.ca



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CELTIC CD FEATURE
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"The Best of The Dubliners" by The Dubliners
by Brenda Stokes

Artist: The Dubliners
http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/the_dubliners/
Album: "The Best of The Dubliners"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00009QG4U/thebards?ref=nosim
Year produced: 2003

After 40 years of playing fantastic traditional Irish music,
The Dubliners released "The Best of The Dubliners" in 2003.
This 3-CD set showcases the band's best hits and most memorable
songs over the years.

The first CD in the set primarily contains drinking songs. If
you want to invoke the pub ambiance, play some "Whiskey in the
Jar," which is probably one of my favorite drinking songs ever.
Other great selections from this disc include "Black Velvet Band,"
and "The Night Visiting Song." The Dubliners have a way of playing
these classics like they were intended to be, full of excellent
musicianship and rough around the edges vocals. Their voices and
instrumentation make it sound as though these traditional songs
are there's and there's alone.

The second CD in this great collection includes classics like
"Molly Malone," "Wild Rover," and "Finnegan's Wake." These are
the kind of songs that you just can't help but sing along with.
I particularly enjoyed, "Lord of the Dance," a nice ditty that
has been adapted into theme song of the dance show by the same
name. One of my all time favorites is included on this disc as
well called, "Dublin in the Rare Oul' Times."

Finally, the third disc is a nice compilation of The Dubliners'
best rebel songs including "Salamanca Reel," a lively banjo-
infused tune, and the melancholy and touching, "And the Band
Played Waltzing Matilda." Although not as fun as the other two
Cds in the set, this disc completes the picture of Irish culture,
providing songs reflecting both the good and the bad times.

If you really want a collection that covers all of your bases
with pub classics and sad love songs, pick up a copy of "The
Best of The Dubliners." Fans of Irish music that like to get
to the roots will definitely appreciate it.


    Buy the Album: "The Best of The Dubliners"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00009QG4U/thebards?ref=nosim


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@...




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"Castle of Arianrhod" by Emerald Rose

Emerald Rose is ever a favorite of mine. They play Celtic
American Folk Rock, plus a bit more. Out of Atlanta, Georgia,
they have deep Celtic roots and a love for the "roots music" --
but they take a somewhat rock-and-pop-influenced angle to it.

They play mostly originals with vocals, guitar, pennywhistle,
Uilleann pipes, bass, and world percussion. Many of our themes
draw from Celtic myth and legend. They're a favorite amon at
sci-fi/fantasy cons like Dragon*Con (where they were just
confirmed for this year) as well as events like the upcoming
"Return of the King" Oscars party in Hollywood (sponsored by
theonering.net).

"Castle of Arianrhod" was a favorite on the late MP3.com. It
is a journey through Welsh mythology. Arianrhod is queen of
illumination.

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Similiar:  Jethro Tull, The Bothy Band, Tannahill Weavers, The
Chieftains, Silly Wizard, Moody Blues, Led Zeppelin

Homepage: http://www.emeraldrose.com
Download: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/9/emeraldrose.htm
Buy CD: "Bending Tradition"
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Fans of Irish Celtic Music (added: 16-Mar-2005)
http://www.4celts.com/
I love Celtic music. So I started this website as a quick
guide to Irish Celtic music online.

Cantiga - America's Quintessential Renaissance Festival Band (added:
17-Mar-2005)
http://www.cantigamusic.com/
Celtic, Renaissance Medieval music played on flute, fiddle,
harp, charango and cello

Reeltrad (added: 20-Mar-2005)
http://www.reeltrad.com
Homepage of Trad Duet Martin Quinn & Angelina Carberry,lots
of free mp3 samples, bio's tour dates and info about our
music

Scottish Clan Council of Houston (added: 23-Mar-2005)
http://www.scottishcouncil.com/
Since 1985  The Scottish Clan Council of Houston has
provided callers to  713-871-0061 with the most current
information available about Scottish and other Celtic
activities, primarily in the Greater Houston Area, but also
Texas at-large and its adjoining states.
With its email/web site at Yahoo! Groups, The Scottish Clan
Council of Houston provides a handy calendar of events with
links to related cultural organizations, clan/family
affiliations, and vendor sources, all continually updated.

Gan Fidil (added: 24-Mar-2005)
http://www.ganfidil.com
Gan Fiddle was formed in 2005 by Kenny Tweedy and Chip
Ueltschey. Together they created something unusual-an
Instrumental Irish band without a fiddle. Just a couple of
pickers cranking out the tunes. Kenny brings his driving
banjo groove to a multitude of traditional Irish tunes,
giving his own finesse to the music. Chip lays down
unconventional syncopations to infuse the tunes with new
funkiness and soul. Together, they redefine traditional
Irish music to imply something modern and energetic.

Old lrish Images (added: 30-Mar-2005)
http://www.oldirishimages.com/
Historical Irish pictures and photographes, Ireland
pictures, Irish gifts, Michael Collins. Have you seen where
your Irish ancestors came from... over a hundred years ago?
Come and explore historical scenes from all over Ireland.

U.K. Festival Podcast (added: 4-Apr-2005)
http://festival-podcast.blogspot.com/
Podcasts from festivals around the UK

Irish Traditional Music Session Reviews (added: 4-Apr-2005)
http://www.livejournal.com/community/sessionreviews/
A community for submitting reviews of Irish traditional
music sessions around the world.

The Lost Harp (added: 4-Apr-2005)
http://www.thelostharp.com
The Stoneholding is the first book in a beautifully wrought
new fantasy series. Written by Mark James and original cover
art by Ted Nasmith, renowned Tolkien illustrator. The Lost
Harp will provide news and information for fans of the
books. If you love The Lord of the Rings, you will also
enjoy The Stoneholding, The Hidden Kingdom, and The Ocean
Isles. Visit and read the first chapter!



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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!

Members-Only Celtic MP3 Archive (you are a member)
http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/

Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

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- Feature: Cady Finlayson
- CD Feature: The Pogues
- Feature: Minstrosity
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Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

Happy Spring! The air is fresh, beautiful, and cool this weekend
in Central Texas. It was a perfect weekend for ending Excalibur
Fantasy Faire, here in the heart of Texas.

Life has been swamped since St. Patrick's Day. The Brobdingnagian
Bards won Best Performing Novelty Band in the 2004 Austin Music
Awards, and my CD "Soul of a Harper" won the Best CD Art. That's
pretty exciting, but that's just a fraction of it all.

I finished my cat single, "When Kitty Eyes Are Smiling (and other
Celtic Cat Songs)". It's being printed right now. In fact, you
can now listen, download and order the single at
http://www.catdrinkingsongs.com/cat_nip.shtml . This is not the
at-home recording I did on the fly three months ago. This features
the brilliant studio producing of Ari Koinuma. The single sounds
fantastic. Go listen to "Wild Kitty" and see if you don't smile.

Plus, the Brobdingnagian Bards have nearly finished our next CD
"Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales". There's just lots going on. So let's
get started.

This week, I have a long-time supporter to feature Cady Finlayson.
She sent me her new CD a couple months ago and it's fantastic.
You can catch a wee sample in this weeks feature MP3.

And back on the Ren Faire front Minstrosity has combined a
brilliant combination of Celtic, folk, and Renaissance music with
hammer dulcimer, guitar, and three-part harmonies. They had some
fantastic production done on their new album, which I'm sure
you'll love.

To top it all off, "The Secret World of Celtic Rock" can now be
purchased at CDBaby. The CD looks and sounds brilliant. If you
were one of the people who agreed to review the album, please
post your review at CDBaby. Everyone else, go listen and pick
up your copy today!

The Secret World of Celtic Rock
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/celticmp3mag2/from/celtic/

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BLOOD  WILL HAVE BLOOD

MACBETH:  The Scottish  Play
In 11th Century Scotland, warriors and kings ruled by one
rule... kill or be killed. With a focus on Scottish history,
the Renaissance Austin Theatre Company  brings MacBeth to the
stage of the Doughtery Arts Center. This specially adapted
version stirs the murder, revenge, and madness of Shakespeare's
tragedy into the dark cauldron of Scottish  history.

To view the Video Trailer for MacBeth -  Click Here:
http://celticcenter.org/renaissanceaustin_current.php

Advanced Tickets Now on Sale at Things Celtic - 1806 W. 35th St.
For Reservations call the Celtic Cultural  Center at 512-431-6290
or 512-771-6174

PERFORMANCE DATES AND  TIMES
MARCH 25 - APRIL 17, 2005
At the Dougherty Arts  Center, 1110 Barton Springs

March 31-April 17: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays,  Sundays
Thurs, Fri, Sat at 8pm;
Sundays at 6:00pm.
$12 Fridays and Saturdays;
$6 Thursdays and Sundays

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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #1
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"Moving Cloud Fair-Haired Mary" by Cady Finlayson

Cady Finlayson plays spirited celtic fiddle with American folk
and world percussion influences. The sizzling fiddle, powerful
vocals and a driving rhythm section give the Cady Finlayson Band
its' unique approach to Irish music. They're based in New York
City, and their music includes lively jigs and reels, traditional
ballads, and world music influences.

Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Similiar: Brian Conway, Andy McGann, Youssou N'Dour, Eileen
Ivers, Natalie MacMaster, Ashley MacIsaac

Homepage: http://www.violincady.com/
Download MP3: http://www.soundclick.com/cadyfinlayson
Buy CD: Harp and Shamrock
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/cadyfinlayson2/from/celtic/



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"If I Should Fall From Grace With God" by The Pogues

Artist: The Pogues
http://www.pogues.com/
Album: If I Should Fall From Grace With God
Year produced: 1988

I knew nothing of the world of Celtic rock until I was sent
a preview copy of Marc Gunn's newly-released compilation,
"The Secret World of Celtic Rock." Instantly, I was intrigued
and was told to go listen to The Pogues who are highly
influential in the Celtic rock world.

The Pogues, who's original name Pogue Mahone means "kiss my
arse" in Gaelic, were founded by Shane MacGowan in 1981. Since
then, they have shortened their name to the now well-known
"The Pogues" (after a DJ discovered what pogue mahone meant)
and put out 13 albums and several videos of their performances.

If I Should Fall From Grace With God, released in 1988, was
their 3rd album and contains over 50 minutes of some truly great
music. One of the highlights of this album is the Christmas
anthem, "Fairlytale of New York." After a beginning with a solo
voice and piano, it launches into a song that starts idealistic
and turns fairly harsh as the couple involved speak of what has
happened to their dreams. One can easily hear the youthful
idealism that turns to cold pessimism as the song spins around
them. Another particular favourite is the "Turkish Song of the
Damned." Be ready to crank the volume up on this one! Beginning
with a driving beat and a Mediterranean-influenced melody, it
continually floats between this sound and a more Celtic-inspired
dance tune. Screams and howls punctuate the singing, while the
latter portion is a driving revved-up jig. A couple other
highlights include the instrumental "Metropolis," which was
inspired by Leonard Bernstein's music (no doubt this would be
West Side Story), and "Streets of Sorrow/Birmingham Six," a
song which shows their Republican leanings and was actually
banned by the BBC.

If you're looking for an album of solid Celtic rock, which is
both unique and fun to listen to, you cannot possibly go wrong
with this album by The Pogues.

    Buy the album: If I Should Fall From Grace With God
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0006957SA/thebards?ref=nosim

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Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Michelle Osborne, is a native
to the central New York region. She plays both high and low
whistles regularly with the Syracuse Irish session. Besides
being heavily involved in Irish traditional music, she is also
a classical clarinetist and composer.
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"Jig Set (Haste to the Wedding/Kesh Jig/Morrison's Jig)" by
Minstrosity

Minstrosity is a trio of talented troubadours that can be found
performing at Renaissance Festivals, weddings, house concerts,
and other events across the Midwest.  The close-knit harmonies
and multi-instrumental prowess of Josephine Thane, Wendy
Zdrodowski, and John Wiseman combine to create a full sound that
would be expected of a larger group.  They perform a variety of
traditional Celtic and folk music, along with original works,
including "The Future Isn't What It Used To Be", which was
awarded Honorable Mention in the 2003 John Lennon Songwriting
Contest.

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Similiar: Battlefield Band, the Chieftains, Tempest

Influences: Chad Mitchell Trio, Kingston Trio, Battlefield Band,
the Moody Blues, Molly & the Tinker

Homepage: http://minstrosity.com
Download: http://www.minstrosity.com/record.html
Buy CD:  "Why Am I Not Surprised?"
http://www.minstrosity.com/record.html




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The Dubliners' Tabby Cats (added: 19-Feb-2005)
http://dublinerstabby.catdrinkingsongs.com/
The Dubliners' Tabby Cats forage their way out of the
gutters of Ireland to create a musical menagerie that
combines Irish drinking songs and the folk music stylings of
groups like The Dubliners, The Clancy Brothers, the Irish
Rovers, and "Weird" Al Yankovic to create a sound unlike any
Celtic music group you've heard today. The songs will make
you laugh and cry with delight or distension as this feline
group reinvents traditional Irish folk music.

Fans of Irish Celtic Music (added: 16-Mar-2005)
http://www.4celts.com/
I love Celtic music. So I started this website as a quick
guide to Irish Celtic music online.

Cantiga - America's Quintessential Renaissance Festival Band (added:
17-Mar-2005)
http://www.cantigamusic.com/
Celtic, Renaissance Medieval music played on flute, fiddle,
harp, charango and cello

Reeltrad (added: 20-Mar-2005)
http://www.reeltrad.com
Homepage of Trad Duet Martin Quinn & Angelina Carberry,lots
of free mp3 samples, bio's tour dates and info about our
music

Scottish Clan Council of Houston (added: 23-Mar-2005)
http://www.scottishcouncil.com/
Since 1985  The Scottish Clan Council of Houston has
provided callers to  713-871-0061 with the most current
information available about Scottish and other Celtic
activities, primarily in the Greater Houston Area, but also
Texas at-large and its adjoining states.
With its email/web site at Yahoo! Groups, The Scottish Clan
Council of Houston provides a handy calendar of events with
links to related cultural organizations, clan/family
affiliations, and vendor sources, all continually updated.

Gan Fidil (added: 24-Mar-2005)
http://www.ganfidil.com
Gan Fiddle was formed in 2005 by Kenny Tweedy and Chip
Ueltschey. Together they created something unusual-an
Instrumental Irish band without a fiddle. Just a couple of
pickers cranking out the tunes. Kenny brings his driving
banjo groove to a multitude of traditional Irish tunes,
giving his own finesse to the music. Chip lays down
unconventional syncopations to infuse the tunes with new
funkiness and soul. Together, they redefine traditional
Irish music to imply something modern and energetic.

Old lrish Images (added: 30-Mar-2005)
http://www.oldirishimages.com/
Historical Irish pictures and photographes, Ireland
pictures, Irish gifts, Michael Collins. Have you seen where
your Irish ancestors came from... over a hundred years ago?
Come and explore historical scenes from all over Ireland.

U.K. Festival Podcast (added: 4-Apr-2005)
http://festival-podcast.blogspot.com/
Podcasts from festivals around the UK

Irish Traditional Music Session Reviews (added: 4-Apr-2005)
http://www.livejournal.com/community/sessionreviews/
A community for submitting reviews of Irish traditional
music sessions around the world.



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6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
=========================

"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!

Members-Only Celtic MP3 Archive (you are a member)
http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/

Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
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Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
March 17, 2005 6000+ subscribers


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- Feature: St Patrick's Day, Pt. 1
- CD Feature: Moya Brennan
- Feature: St Patrick's Day, Pt. 2
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Happy St Patrick's Day Celtic Music Lovers,

You're so lucky!

St Patrick's Day is over, but the music, ah the music, is just
beginning. I'm running a wee bit late this week, because I've
spent a lot of time gaining permission for a bunch of exclusive
MP3s. That's right, half the music you will download today is
unavailable ANYWHERE else!

Let me tell you, it was no easy task. I picked a bunch of
amazing MP3s from some of my favorite Celtic bands. If you're
a regular subscriber, some will be familiar like Ed Miller,
Paisley Close, Emerald Rose, and of course, the Brobdingnagian
Bards. But you won't find music from Cluan, 3 Pints Gone, The
McCabes, and Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer many anywhere online. And
boy are you missing out!

Don't worry. You can download the music for the next month only.
If you wait too long, you'll only be able to sample the music
on their websites.

That said, I hope you enjoy all this great music and had a Happy
St Patrick's Day.

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North Texas Irish Festival Follow-Up
http://www.ntif.org/
Michelle and I had a blast at the North Texas Irish Festival.
I wish we could've made both days, but we were able to catch
a lot of great music from Sarah Dinan, Ed Miller, Brothers 3,
Trinity River Whalers, and The Elders. There was so much great
music it was mind-boggling.

When we got back, Michelle was reeling with excitement. So much
so that she started a new website Irish Music Reviews.com. She's
doing more and more band reviews and is looking for bands who
want to be reviewed. I post her reviews in the Celtic MP3s Music
Magazine, so it's a double whammy of exposure. So start sending
her some CDs.

Irish Music Reviews.com
http://www.irishmusicreviews.com/

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Brobdingnagian Thank You!

The Austin Music Awards were held last night. I am giddy with
the results. The Brobdingnagian Bards won Best Novelty Band in
the awards, and pulled in another close second for Best Folk
Band. Meanwhile, I was a bit thrilled to win Best Cover Art for
my CD, Soul of A Harper. Simple yet effective. Nancy e. Pearsall
deserves half of that award for her stunning cover photo. So to
everyone who voted for us. I thank you a million times over!

Soul of a Harper
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/marcgunn/from/celtic/

I hope this ezine packed with great music might be a small
repayment for your time. Slainte and enjoy!

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1. "Finnegan's Wake" by Brobdingnagian Bards

The Brobdingnagian Bards are the number one Celtic music group
online offering free Celtic music downloads. You can download an
album of Celtic MP3s and then scan a list of ten albums to choose
from featuring The Bards music. Also, download "Whiskey in the
Jar" and "Danny Boy".

Website: http://www.thebards.net/
MP3:
http://www.soundclick.com/pro/default.cfm?bandid=106366&songid=1450890&content=s\
ong
Buy CD "Songs of Ireland (St Patrick's Day music)"
http://www.celticmusic.org/Songs_Of_Ireland_St_Pat.shtml


2. "Paddy's Day" by The McCabes

The McCabes take their name from singer songwriter, Sean McCabe.
His laid back singing style is energized by the frenetic fiddle
of Mazz Swift. Paddy's Day takes a fast paced, but ironic, look
at March 17 - when the crowd is "Celebrating they don't know
what." Not only are there new quirky lyrics and fun, laid-back
music; but also the rhythm section of Daniel Paccione, electric
bass and Steve Holloway, drums, provide a driving force that
propels the band. A great fun album with thought provoking lyrics.

Website: http://www.mccabesband.com/
MP3: http://www.celticmp3s.com/listen/The_McCabes-Paddys_Day.mp3
Buy CD "Dark Before the Dawn"
http://mccabesband.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=1


3. "Castle of Arianrhod" by Emerald Rose

Emerald Rose is a high energy Celtic folk rock band that blends
harmony vocals, pennywhistle, world percussion and driving
guitars and bass. Their music ranges from traditional jigs
and reels to original folk rock and pop songs. Emerald Rose
successfully draws from Celtic myth and legend to create a
unique and accessible sound.

Website: http://www.emeraldrose.com/
MP3: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/9/emeraldrosemusic.htm
Buy CD "Bending Tradition"
http://cdbaby.com/cd/emrose/from/celtic/


4. "Staten Island & Cooley's Reel" by Heidi, Stef, & Bow Triplets

Here's very Celtic music played by a dedicated Band. Traditional
songs and tunes plus original compositions combining their own
multinational backgrounds whith the Celtic styles to which this
band is deeply comitted. They can be heard live in various
countries in Europe.

Website: http://www.bowtriplets.com/
MP3: http://www.soundclick.com/pro/default.cfm?BandID=45728&content=music
Buy CD "Never Too Early"
http://www.bowtriplets.com/


7. "La Ta Tee Da" by Brendan O'Loughlin

Brendan O'Loughlin's music plays part Country, Rock, Irish, Folk,
Pop, and he does it so well, he satisfies the mood of his every
audience. Originally from Limerick in Ireland, Brendan moved to
America in 1986 to expand his career as an Irish entertainer.
Performing not only Irish, but popular, rock n' roll, country
and folk music in restaurants and clubs throughout the U.S. and
Canada. His musical style is new, his musical experience is not.
He reached his teenage years during the high point of the Irish
showband era. He joined the showband circuit and played with a
string of popular Irish showbands and excelled on vocals, bass
and rhythm guitars. Brendan came into his own right as a
songwriter in August 1993 and has been writing about his
experiences ever since.

Website: http://www.brendanoloughlin.com/
MP3: http://celticmp3s.com/listen/BrendanOLoughlin-LaTaTeeDa.mp3
Buy CD "Between Two Shores"
http://cdbaby.com/cd/boloughlin3/from/celtic/


6. "Banish Misfortune & The Cliffs Of Moher" by Dempsey's Lot

Dempsey's Lot is a traditional irish music band for irish nights,
ceilidhs, folk clubs and weddings. Based in the UK Midlands we
travel throughout the UK and overseas. Their repertoire mainly
comprises well-known Irish folk songs to get the audience singing
and lively jigs and reels to set the toes tapping.

Website: http://www.dempseys-lot.co.uk/
MP3: http://www.dempseys-lot.co.uk/mp3-samples.htm
no CD currently available


7. "The Rocky Road to Cashel" by Shantalla

Based in Belgium and signed to the Belgian label Wild Boar Music,
four members of Shantalla are Irish, while singer Helen Flaherty
is Scottish. The band's debut CD, 'Shantalla', was released in
Europe in late 1998. Shantalla has performed regularly around
Europe and the band has shared stages in double bills and
festivals with the likes of Altan, Dervish, Lunasa, Liam O'Flynn,
Sharon Shannon, Niamh Parsons, Sean Keane, Dave Munnelly, Jim
McCann and many more.

Website: http://www.shantalla.com/
MP3: http://www.shantalla.com/albums.html
Buy CD "Shantalla"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000044U2X/thebards?ref=nosim


8. "Irish Reels" by Cantiga

North America's quintessential Renaissance Festival Band.
Childlike and haunting, these ancient Celtic and Medieval tunes
weave a spell both soulful and ethereal. Cantiga's 1995 album
"Once Upon a Time..." is loved by thousands for its childlike
simplicity and the haunting blend of Celtic and Medieval melodies
which truly evoke a magical realm. Cantiga's music should strike
a familiar chord with anyone who loves Tolkein's "Lord of the
Rings".

Website: http://www.cantigamusic.com/
MP3: http://cantigamusic.com/music.html
Buy Cantiga Music
http://www.cdbaby.com/all/cantiga/from/celtic/



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"Two Horizons" by Moya Brennan

by Brenda Stokes

Artist: Moya Brennan
http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/moya_brennan/
Album: "Two Horizons"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000AIT1H/thebards?ref=nosim
Year produced: 2004

After listening to "Two Horizons" by Moya Brennan for the first
time, I was left speechless. Her flawless voice and
instrumentation make for a unique Celtic musical collection that
combines old and new styles seamlessly.

The album begins with the haunting melody of "Show Me" that
can't help but remind me of Brennan's sister Enya's style of
song. However, Moya captures something unique unto herself in
this piece with sweeping instrumentation and a new-age
sensibility.

Other tunes include, "Bright Star," "Bi Liom," and "Change My
World," which is a more traditionally Irish song that still
captures the best of Brennan's enchanting vocals.

Personal favorites include "Falling," a catchy and radio-worthy
track that will leave you singing the chorus for days; "Tara,"
a story-driven piece that showcases Moya's crystal clear voice;
and "Mothers of the Desert," which features a pop dance beat
with strings and Moya's lilting harmonies overlaid on top of it.
It is particularly catchy and hypnotic for me because of the
graceful combination made between Moya's voice and the techno
beat.

All of the songs included on "Two Horizons" connect in some way,
creating a complete story when put together and making for a
unique and enjoyable listening experience-even if you're not
a fan of Irish music!

The title track, "Two Horizons," begins mysteriously as many of
Brennan's songs do, but is a classy display of her soft, yet
powerful vocals. As the low whistle begins to accompany her,
the song slowly turns more and more traditional, soon leaving
Brennan's voice behind for the bodhran and fiddles.

What a joy Moya Brennan brings to Celtic music lovers everywhere
with, "Two Horizons,"-an album that is so uniquely Irish, you
can't help but come back for more.

Buy the Album: "Two Horizons"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000AIT1H/thebards?ref=nosim

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
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9. "The Leprechaun" by Marc Gunn

Marc Gunn performs Celtic songs and offers folk music downloads
from a wide array of Irish, Scottish, and old-time American folk
music styles, in addition to his original music. He performs
a capella and on America's folk instrument, the autoharp. He won
the award for Best Musician on Strings in the 2005 Austin Music
Awards.

Website: http://www.marcgunn.com/
MP3: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00016LAAW/thebards?ref=nosim
Buy CD "Soul of a Harper"
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/marcgunn/from/celtic/


10. "Sovay" by Paisley Close

Paisley Close takes an 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.

Website: http://www.paisleyclose.com/
MP3: http://www.paisleyclose.com/wrapper.php?page=songs
Buy CD "All On A Day"
http://www.paisleyclose.com/wrapper.php?page=songs


11. "Where Are You Tonight I Wonder" by Queen's Gambit

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.

Website: http://www.queens-gambit.com/
MP3: http://www.queens-gambit.com/samples.html
Buy CD "Pawn to King Four" (coming soon)
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/queensgambit3/from/celtic/


12. "The Blacksmith" by Cluan

CLUAN is five Austin-based traditional musicians promoting and
supporting the Celtic heritage and community in Central Texas
through traditional dance music and song. They received rave
reviews for their latest studio release "The High Road" and
played the 2004 Austin Music Awards after being recognized in
the Best New Album and Best World Band categories in 2003 & 2004.

Website: http://www.cluan.com/
MP3: http://celticmp3s.com/listen/Cluan-The_Blacksmith.mp3
Buy CD "High Road"
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/cluan2/from/celtic/


13. "Geordie Lad" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer

Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer have been carving out a reputation
for delivering innovative new slants on traditional tunes and
fascinating originals in festivals and folk clubs around the
country over the last seven years. Vicki's unique style of
playing the Scottish Smallpipes; that is at once spell-bindingly
beautiful and haunting is perfectly complimented by Jonny's
driving guitar playing. On stage the two create a performance
that is skilled, funny and never dull! Vicki and Jonny's strong
educational background makes their workshops as powerful for a
festival event as their performances.

Website: http://www.smallpiper.co.uk/
MP3: http://celticmp3s.com/listen/Vicki_Swan_Jonny_Dyer-Geordie_Lad.mp3
Buy CD "Thumb Twiddling"
http://www.wetfootmusic.co.uk/seriouskitchen/shop/shop_main.html


14. "Follow Me Up to Carlow" by 3 Pints Gone

One more round. 3 Pints Gone plays Celtic traditional-style folk
songs at bars, Celtic fairs and events around the United States.
Their distinctive sound is full of high energy and harmony-rich
arrangements. They entertain by telling stories through the
songs, that leave the audience feeling like old friends.

Website: http://www.3pintsgone.com/
MP3:
http://www.celticmp3s.com/listen/3_Pints_Gone-Follow_Me_Up_to_Carlow.mp3
Buy CD "Health to the Company"
http://www.chivalry.com/shopping/


15. "The Gypsy Rover" by Keltic Kaleidoscope

Keltic Kaleidoscope began performing in 1995 and has since grown
to four members, Mary Behan Miller (keyboard, guitar and bodhrán),
Matt Cassidy (banjo, guitar, and electric bass), Dave Lymanstall
(Fiddle and bodhrán), and Sally Hayes Makulinski (keyboard, flute
and tin whistle). A fifth musician, Tim Galvin, sometimes plays
with the group and is on a number of the tracks available here.
The band performs a variety of Celtic and American folk songs
using two- and three-part harmonies along with some songs from
the sixties.

Website: http://www.keltick.net/
MP3: http://music.download.com/keltick
Buy CD "Keltic Beginnings"
http://cdbaby.com/cd/keltick/from/celtic/


16. "Ferry Me Over" by Ed Miller
Ed, a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, now living in Austin,
Texas, is a product of the 1960s folk revival in Scotland. He
moved to the United States in 1968 to complete his graduate work
in Geography, and later Folklore, at the University of Texas at
Austin. In addition to his singing career, Ed is the host of a
folk music program on Austin's NPR station, KUT-FM.

Website: http://www.songsofscotland.com/
MP3: http://www.celticmp3s.com/listen/EdMiller-FerryMeOver.mp3
Buy CD "Generations of Change"
http://cdbaby.com/cd/edmiller3/from/celtic/


17. "Both Sides of the Tweed" by Rise

Rise has swept the independent Celtic music world with a tasteful
blend of traditional and original songs with an airy scent of
haunting effervencese. Enchanting and personable band that you
can expect to hear a lot more of in the future.

Website: http://www.riseband.co.uk/
MP3: http://celticmp3s.com/listen/Rise-Both_Sides_the_Tweed.mp3
Buy CD "Posing As Human"
http://cdbaby.com/cd/riseband2/from/celtic/



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* Custom Celtic Knot Design and Celtic Artwork (added: 17-Feb-2005)
http://www.feline.se/~graywolf/
Are you looking for unique custom knotwork Ingrid Houwers,
one of the foremost Celtic knot scholars in the world. She's
extensively studied the Book of the Kells and makes
traditional and contemporary Celtic knotwork at amazing
prices. She's even redesigning the Celtic MP3s Music
Magazine logo so stay tuned!

The Dubliners' Tabby Cats (added: 19-Feb-2005)
http://dublinerstabby.catdrinkingsongs.com/
The Dubliners' Tabby Cats forage their way out of the
gutters of Ireland to create a musical menagerie that
combines Irish drinking songs and the folk music stylings of
groups like The Dubliners, The Clancy Brothers, the Irish
Rovers, and "Weird" Al Yankovic to create a sound unlike any
Celtic music group you've heard today. The songs will make
you laugh and cry with delight or distension as this feline
group reinvents traditional Irish folk music.

Past Celtic  Features (added: 2-Mar-2005)
http://www.celticmp3s.com/past_celtic_features.shtml
A small sampling of the Celtic free music downloads, CD
reviews and Band Profiles offered by the Celtic MP3s Music
Magazine. For more Celtic MP3s, subscribe to the magazine
(it's free), and get exclusive access to my Members-Only
Directory

Fromseier Rose (added: 2-Mar-2005)
http://www.fromseierrose.com/
Modern acoustic music for violin and piano, based in the
Celtic tradition.

Andy Thorburn - Scottish piano player (added: 3-Mar-2005)
http://www.andythorburn.com
Scottish piano player who has just released a CD of solo
piano music - all his own compositions except one
traditional piece (Mrs Jamieson's Favourite).  Andy is also
the piano player with Blazin' Fiddles, and he has played
with Mouth Music, Ceolbeg, and Wolfstone.

This Business of Dance and Music (added: 21-Feb-2005)
http://www.thisbusinessofdanceandmusic.com/
This Business of Dance and Music is a community and resource
site for dancers, musicians and writers.

Brothers 3 (added: 4-Mar-2005)
http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/brothers_3/
Traditional Celtic songs and dance music in wide variety of
musical settings from jazz and World Beat to country-
western, pop, and rock.

IrishUSA (added: 9-Mar-2005)
http://www.irishusa.com/
Links to Irish entertainers, festivals, organizations and
pubs in the USA.

CD Manufacturing, Music CD Duplication, Data Conversion (added:
4-Mar-2005)
http://www.24hrcdduplication.com
Provide Quality CD Manufacturing, Music CD Duplication, Data
Conversion and Printing services. Specialize in projects for
Business and Musicians.

Celtic Music News & Podcast (added: 11-Mar-2005)
http://www.celticmusicnews.com/
Celtic Music News Podcast
Celtic Music, mainly the more rockin' kind, as well as News,
Giveaways and whatever I feel like talking about.

The Gutter Pups (added: 12-Mar-2005)
http://gutterpups.com/index2.htm
Rennaissance band from Michigan, USA. Listen to samples of
our music!

Minstrosity (added: 13-Mar-2005)
http://minstrosity.com
Minstrosity is a talented trio of troubadours performing
Celtic and folk music at your favorite Renaissance Faire
across the Midwest.

U.S. Scots (added: 14-Mar-2005)
http://www.usscots.com/
Home Page of the US SCOTS Directory of Scottish Games and
Festivals, listing all events worldwide by location and
date, and the US SCOTS Directory of Scottish Websites,
listing thousands of links to Scottish sites around the
world.  Also the Home Page for the US SCOTS Ring of Scottish
sites, the largest Scottish-interest Ring on the Net with
over 200 Member sites.

Irish Music Reviews - Get Your Irish CD Reviewed (added: 14-Mar-2005)
http://www.irishmusicreviews.com
Reviews of Irish and Celtic music CDs by Michelle Osborne,
staff writer for the Celtic Mp3s Music Magazine.

Fans of Irish Celtic Music (added: 16-Mar-2005)
http://www.4celts.com/
I love Celtic music. So I started this website as a quick
guide to Irish Celtic music online.



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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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Before I start, I got to ask you to check out the new Celtic MP3s
Music Magazine logo. I'm sooo in love with it. Last year, I was
introduced to Ingrid Houwers. She studied Celtic art in The
Netherlands. There was no Celtic course so she created her own,
studying the Book of Kells. She learned to brilliantly combine
the traditional with the contemporary. The result is my new
Dancing Celtic Cat Logo for the site. http://www.celticmp3s.com/

If you need some Celtic knotwork done, talk to her. She does
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Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

I am so excited. The North Texas Irish Festival starts tomorrow.
I won't be able to make it up until Saturday. The anticipation
is growing as I listen to one of this week's MP3 by NTIF performer
Gallus. I think I'll be heading to their show on Saturday.

Sounds like I will meet a lot of people out there. I still plan
to wear my kilt and hang out a wee bit at the Clan Gunn tent.
And here's another lass I look forward to seeing-Sarah Dinan.

I first met Sarah at Things Celtic, Austin's Celtic gift shop
(who will also be at NTIF, stop by and say "hi" to Lanora). Before
I knew it, the Sarah Dinan Band one of the most-popular Celtic
bands in Austin. Her band is composed of some of Austin's best
traditional musicians. And Sarah has a beautiful voice. It's warm,
lustrous, and very sexy. You'll hear it when you listen to her
a cappella performance of "May Morning Dew" below from her debut
CD, "From the Ashes".

I hope to see you at NTIF!

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2005 North Texas Irish Festival - FACTS
North Texas Irish Festival "Bluegrass has Green Roots"

Presented by: Southwest Celtic Music Association

Description: One of the largest Celtic cultural events in the
nation, the North Texas Irish Festival, will launch its 2005
event on Friday night, March 4, at 6 PM with full festival
activities. In keeping with this year's theme "Bluegrass has
Green Roots" Friday night's opening will also include special
musical performances highlighting the strong connection between
traditional Celtic music and the Bluegrass music of Appalachia.
The festivities will continue throughout the weekend, including
Saturday, March 5 through Sunday, March 6, and feature some of
the very finest in Irish and Scottish entertainment including
world famous bands, award-winning dancers, enchanting
storytellers and educational workshops. As in the past, the
festival will also offer a variety of delicious Irish and
international food and drink, cultural crafts, and ethnic vendors.

Dates: March 4, 5, and 6, 2005

Times: Mar. 4, 6pm - 11pm; Mar. 5, 10:30 am - 11:30 pm;
Mar. 6, 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
Location: Fair Park
Parry Ave @ First Ave
Dallas, TX 75210

Admission price: Adult admission is $10 for Fri night, Mar. 4;
$15 each day on Sat.,Mar. 5 or Sun., Mar. 6; OR $30 for a 3-day
weekend pass. Students (w. ID) and Seniors receive a $2 discount.
Children age 11 and under admitted free.

Phone number public can call: 972-943-4624

Website: http://www.ntif.org/

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Celtic Music Festival Tours announces three new 2005 tours!

   a.. Fleadh Nua, Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland, 23-30 May.
   b.. Golowan Festival, Penzance, Cornwall, England, 16-26 June.
   c.. Fleadh Cheoil, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland, 21-28 August.
For details, go to http://www.celticmusicfestivaltours.com.

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Celtic Radio Friday Night?

I got an email from the host of "The Sounds of Scotland" a Radio
Show on CFBW 91.3 FM Bluewater Radio in Hanover, Ontario, Canada.
The Show airs Friday 7pm -9pm EST and can be streamed Streamed
Live, on line at http://www.bluewaterradio.ca/ .

While I'm mentioning Celtic Radio programs, check out Radio
TradTunes http://www.tradtunes.com/radio.php .
They're doing St Patrick's Day edition, with a lot o'great music.

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"May Morning Dew" by Sarah Dinan

Sarah Dinan is a natural vocal talent being hailed by both
critics and audiences as breathtaking', 'angelic', 'enchanting'
and 'beautiful'. Often compared to Mary Black and Sinead
O'Connor, Sarah's clear alto voice is perfect for the lilting
songs and haunting ballads she sings. Sarah and her band are
a Celtic tour de force that performs a repertoire of engaging
songs and tunes from Ireland, Scotland and Brittany. Discover
what critics and audiences across America are calling
'refreshing', 'awesome' and 'majestic'!

Hometown: Austin, Texas
Similiar: Mary Black, Sinead O'Connor, Poor Man's Fortune,
Kate Rusby, Niamh Parsons, Cathie Ryan, Carey Street

Homepage: http://www.sarahdinan.com
Download MP3:
http://www.celticmp3s.com/listen/SarahDinan-MayMorningDew.mp3
Buy CD: From the Ashes
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"At the Close of an Irish Day" by Mary O'Dowd
by Phil Hall

Artist: Mary O'Dowd
Album: "At the Close of an Irish Day"
Year Produced: 1991

One of the more elusive voices of Celtic music is the Irish-
American balladeer Mary O'Dowd, who only recorded one album
prior to 1991's "At the Close of an Irish Day" and none since.
Her stirring voice was in command whether the material was rich
in sentiment or steely with anger, and while her lack of output
is maddening she is guaranteed classic status just with this
amazing album.

O'Dowd's opening number "When New York Was Irish" is a mini-
masterpiece, celebrating Eire's contribution to America's
greatest metropolis with a rich tapestry of large triumphs
and small gestures, capped with a bittersweet but inevitable
surrender of a separate and distinct ethnic pride into the
greater glory of a modern multicultural landscape. One doesn't
need to be either Irish or a New York to appreciate its sweep
of time and achievement, and the recording alone is enough to
warrant the purchase of the album.

But "At the Close of an Irish Day" has a diversity of selections
to intrigue the listener. Old sing-along favorites such as
"Rings on My Fingers" and "Toast to the 32 Counties" are warm
and playful in O'Dowd's charming renditions, while the title
song and "Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore" offer an uncommon mix
of honey and rue in recalling Eire's vibrant charms. Political
music, which often sounds shrill and strident, comes across with
intelligent drama via O'Dowd's vocal prowess. "Wandering Wondering
Child" and "The Town I Love So Well" capture the modern anguish
of occupied Ulster, while "Fields of Athenry" frame the historic
injustice of Anglo-Irish relations with deep grace and maturity.

Even when the material strays from an Irish setting, as with the
tune "The Dutchman" and its tale of elderly love in an Amsterdam
setting, O'Dowd finds the emotional soul of a situation and
displays it with a genuine sense of passion and sincerity.

Where is Mary O'Dowd today? Beyond this album and her earlier
"Portrait of Mary O'Dowd," she seems to have vanished. At least
she is absent from music catalogues and e-commerce sites. But for
those who can differentiate between quantity and quality, the
sterling achievement of "At the Close of an Irish Day" is a
recording to be cherished as a rare and precious musical commodity.

Buy the Album: "At the Close of an Irish Day"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000E71J/thebards

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Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Phil Hall is contributing
editor for Film Threat, book editor for the New York Resident,
author of "The Encyclopedia of Underground Movies" (MWP Books)
and a proud child of Wales.




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"Reels: Shetland Pony, Loch Lavan, Spootiskerry" by Gallus

(ga-luss) Scots dialect. 1. Self-confident, daring; cheeky.
2. Stylish, impressive. 3. Orig. derogatory, meaning wild;
a rascal; deserving to be hanged (from the gallows).

An exciting Celtic eclectic ensemble comprised of some of the
finest traditional musicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
This set of reels has a sound that is much more laid back
traditional sound. This isn't a hard-driving speed demon tune
like those of a lot of super groups. This is music for dancers
and a helluva lot of fun.

Hometown: DFW, Texas
Similiar: Teada, Altan, Danu, Cherish the Ladies, Boys of the
Lough, Kevin Burke, Liz Carroll, Lunasa, Solas

Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/gallustrad/
Download MP3: http://www.geocities.com/gallustrad/music.html
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Brothers 3 (added: 24-Apr-2004)
http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/brothers_3/
Traditional Celtic songs and dance music in wide variety of
musical settings from jazz and World Beat to country-
western, pop, and rock.

* Custom Celtic Knot Design and Celtic Artwork (added: 17-Feb-2005)
http://www.feline.se/~graywolf/
Are you looking for unique custom knotwork Ingrid Houwers,
one of the foremost Celtic knot scholars in the world. She's
extensively studied the Book of the Kells and makes
traditional and contemporary Celtic knotwork at amazing
prices. She's even redesigning the Celtic MP3s Music
Magazine logo so stay tuned!

The Shannon Centre (added: 18-Feb-2005)
http://www.shannoncentre.com
Irish Centre with three venues all under 1 roof. The Shannon
Centre has been established for 25 years, offering a wide
range of Irish entertainment for all age groups. The Shannon
Centre consists of three individual venues offering
different theme nights and music types. Each venue holds a
large capacity, whether it is a small party or a full
banqueting function. O'Connor's Irish Bar holds a weekly
Trad Session every sunday and has full viewing of Irish GAA
and Premiership Football.

Mischiefsmuse (added: 19-Feb-2005)
http://mischiefsmuse.fateback.com/Mischiefsmuse/Homex.html
Welsh sculptor working in recycled materials integrated with
the strength of Papier mache. Pieces heavily influenced by
Celtic heritage.

The Dubliners' Tabby Cats (added: 19-Feb-2005)
http://dublinerstabby.catdrinkingsongs.com/
The Dubliners' Tabby Cats forage their way out of the
gutters of Ireland to create a musical menagerie that
combines Irish drinking songs and the folk music stylings of
groups like The Dubliners, The Clancy Brothers, the Irish
Rovers, and "Weird" Al Yankovic to create a sound unlike any
Celtic music group you've heard today. The songs will make
you laugh and cry with delight or distension as this feline
group reinvents traditional Irish folk music.

Celtic Music Festival Tours (added: 19-Feb-2005)
http://www.celticmusicfestivaltours.com
Your source for Celtic music festival tours to the U.K.,
Ireland and Canada. Celtic Music Festival Tours is a small,
independent, family-run company. Our goal is to help you
experience "the real thing", the authentic music, warm
culture and traditions of the Celtic people.

Folio Page (added: 20-Feb-2005)
http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeonyaf/index.htm
Etchings & Linoleum Prints, based on Landscape and the
poetry of Padraic Fiacc by Seamus Carmichael a Northern
Irish Printmaker now living in the US

Past Celtic  Features (added: 2-Mar-2005)
http://www.celticmp3s.com/past_celtic_features.shtml
A small sampling of the Celtic free music downloads, CD
reviews and Band Profiles offered by the Celtic MP3s Music
Magazine. For more Celtic MP3s, subscribe to the magazine
(it's free), and get exclusive access to my Members-Only
Directory

Fromseier Rose (added: 2-Mar-2005)
http://www.fromseierrose.com/
Modern acoustic music for violin and piano, based in the
Celtic tradition.

Andy Thorburn - Scottish piano player (added: 3-Mar-2005)
http://www.andythorburn.com
Scottish piano player who has just released a CD of solo
piano music - all his own compositions except one
traditional piece (Mrs Jamieson's Favourite).  Andy is also
the piano player with Blazin' Fiddles, and he has played
with Mouth Music, Ceolbeg, and Wolfstone.

This Business of Dance and Music (added: 21-Feb-2005)
http://www.thisbusinessofdanceandmusic.com/
This Business of Dance and Music is a community and resource
site for dancers, musicians and writers.



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http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
=========================

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Bard Marc Gunn of the Brobdingnagian Bards, The Original
Celtic Renaissance. Help spread the word about great
Celtic Music Online!

Members-Only Celtic MP3 Archive (you are a member)
http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/

Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
http://www.celticmp3s.com/promote/

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February 25, 2005 5000+ subscribers


HIGHLIGHTS....
- Celtic Music News
- Feature: The Elders
- CD Feature: Liz Carroll
- Feature: Ed Miller
- New Celtic Links
- Manage your subscription

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Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

I'm really happy to feature two of my favorite Celtic artists
around: Ed Miller and The Elders

I was honored to help Ed Miller get on MP3.com a few years back.
His dedication towards the Songs of Scotland is inspiring, and is
a continual favorite Celtic artist of mine, but a download from
his latest CD will be testament to how great his music is. Once
you get a taste of "Ferry Me Over" by Ed Miller, you will be
begging for his CD.

The Elders I heard about from one of the Brobdingnagian Bards
fans last year. I think I mentioned that I wanted to put together
a Celtic rock CD, and Cynthia immediately got me in touch with
them. So I had to see them live at North Texas Irish Festival
last year. My sister and I were blown away by their passionate
blend of Celtic rock. Not only were The Elders the perfect touch
to my upcoming compilation CD, "The Secret World of Celtic Rock,"
but they like Ed Miller will perform at the North Texas Irish
Festival next weekend.

If you want to find me at NTIF, I'll be wearing my Clan Gunn kilt
watching these two stellar artists!

---

I HAD to share this.

I got a phone call today from a fan from Oklahoma. I could hear
my friend Emilee bouncing up and down on the phone. She told me
*someone* posted a flyer for my upcoming "Irish Drinking Songs
for Cat Lovers" CD in the local PetSmart.

Yes, I am at last working on that CD. Fourteen tracks are
recorded. I have TV stations, newspapers, and now fans in the
middle of Oklahoma PetSmarts calling to find out when this CD
will be complete.

I plan to finish by mid-summer. There's a lot o'fun music.
Listen with a light heart and a love cats, and you will have
a blast. If you want a sampling or would like to sponsor the CD,
tell your friends to visit http://www.catdrinkingsongs.com/ .

---

2005 North Texas Irish Festival - FACTS
North Texas Irish Festival "Bluegrass has Green Roots"

Presented by: Southwest Celtic Music Association

Description: One of the largest Celtic cultural events in the
nation, the North Texas Irish Festival, will launch its 2005
event on Friday night, March 4, at 6 PM with full festival
activities. In keeping with this year's theme "Bluegrass has
Green Roots" Friday night's opening will also include special
musical performances highlighting the strong connection between
traditional Celtic music and the Bluegrass music of Appalachia.
The festivities will continue throughout the weekend, including
Saturday, March 5 through Sunday, March 6, and feature some of
the very finest in Irish and Scottish entertainment including
world famous bands, award-winning dancers, enchanting
storytellers and educational workshops. As in the past, the
festival will also offer a variety of delicious Irish and
international food and drink, cultural crafts, and ethnic vendors.

Dates: March 4, 5, and 6, 2005

Times: Mar. 4, 6pm - 11pm; Mar. 5, 10:30 am - 11:30 pm;
Mar. 6, 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
Location: Fair Park
Parry Ave @ First Ave
Dallas, TX 75210

Admission price: Adult admission is $10 for Fri night, Mar. 4;
$15 each day on Sat.,Mar. 5 or Sun., Mar. 6; OR $30 for a 3-day
weekend pass. Students (w. ID) and Seniors receive a $2 discount.
Children age 11 and under admitted free.

Phone number public can call: 972-943-4624

Website: http://www.ntif.org/

---

Celtic Music Festival Tours announces three new 2005 tours!

   a.. Fleadh Nua, Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland, 23-30 May.
   b.. Golowan Festival, Penzance, Cornwall, England, 16-26 June.
   c.. Fleadh Cheoil, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland, 21-28 August.
For details, go to http:www.celticmusicfestivaltours.com.

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Irish folk drinking songs perfect for St Patrick's Day
or to rediscover your Irish heritage.

Read the Reviews at CDBaby.com
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bards2/from/celtic/

"The Brobdingnagian Bards hit this one out of the park!
... these guys really enjoy making music. Their enthusiasm
will leap out of your speakers and before you know it,
your foot will be tapping and you will be singing out
loud to faithful and entertaining versions of classics...
This CD is a 5-star must-have!" -C.D. Campbell
_____________________________________________________



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CELTIC BAND FEATURE #1
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"Moore St. Girls" by The Elders

The Elders are a Celtic band that does traditional Irish music
with a rock and country twist to it. Very energetic, yet they
also have beautiful ballads included. Based out of Kansas City,
MO, they tour around the country. Have 3 cd's out and working on
a live cd released for fall and another cd released in the
spring. They have done many tv appearances and are getting
airplay here in the states and also in Canada and Australia.

Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Similiar: Young Dubliners, Gaelic Storm, Great Big Sea, The Beatles

Homepage: http://www.eldersmusic.com
Download MP3: http://www.celticmp3s.com/listen/TheElders-MooreStGirls.mp3
Buy CD: American Wake
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0001XAL78/thebards?ref=nosim



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CELTIC CD FEATURE
=========================

by Michelle Osborne

Ask anyone about great American fiddlers and the name Liz Carroll
is sure to come to the forefront of anyone who knows anything's
mind. Beginning with winning both Junior and Senior All-Ireland
championships before she turned 20, she has produced four
brilliant solo albums received a National Heritage Award
Fellowship (1994), and was named "Irish Traditional Musician
of the Year" by the Irish Echo (2000).

Lake Effect (the title a tribute to the particular type of heavy
snowfalls that occur in Chicago and the northeast as winter
storms come across the Great Lakes) is Liz's most recent solo
album. Accompanied by John Doyle on guitar, the album is a
beautiful showcase both for Liz's fiddle playing and her
composition skills.  It takes a true understanding of the
tradition to compose tunes which seem to be a part of it and
yet still retain their unique character. She does this easily
and has, in fact, done this on all her albums.

A quick glance at the back cover of this album highlights one
peculiarities of this album: The Turtle Island String Quartet.
Rarely does the combination of classical ensembles with Irish
traditional music produce anything but very trite music.
Traditional music dressed in a tuxedo and paraded out as
"Celtic." With Liz's touch, as well as this particular string
quartet, this is not what we get. Instead, we get the Catherine
Kelly's/Lake Effect tune set, an absolutely brilliant setting
of a traditional tune, followed by one of Liz's own. The setting
itself is jazzed up, with rhythm set up in the lower instruments
and interjections by the higher violins.  While not entirely
traditional, it fits the music amazingly well and is the
principal highlight of this album. Other highlights are the
Liz Carroll tune "The Ghost," a beautiful air composed for a
scene in a Marina Carr play, and an absolutely brilliant
rendition of the traditional tune, "The Morning Dew."

Artist: Liz Carroll
  http://www.lizcarroll.com/
Album: Lake Effect
  http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006EXDR/thebards/
Year Produced: 2002

---
Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Michelle Osborne, a native
to the central New York region, plays both high and low whistles
regularly with the Syracuse Irish session. Besides being heavily
involved in Irish traditional music, she is also a classical
clarinetist and composer.




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"Ferry Me Over" by Ed Miller

What can I say about Ed Miller. I adore his work. Ed is a
a native of Edinburgh, Scotland who now lives in Austin, Texas.
He is a product of the 1960s folk revival in Scotland and moved
to the United States in 1968 to complete his graduate work in
Geography, and later Folklore, at the University of Texas at
Austin. He is also the host of a folk music program on Austin's
public radio station, KUT-FM.

Ed Miller has had a profound on my musical career. I first met
him at a Scottish gathering in Austin, Texas. It must've been my
second year performing Celtic music. He was a stunning performer,
and focusing on the songs of Scotland, he inspired me to start
studying the music of my own Clan Gunn heritage.

Now we're working on our Scots CD, "Real Men Wear Kilts," but
I honestly can't see how it could compare to the strong confident
songs of Ed Miller. He's a brilliant storyteller and a majestic
singer. I hope one day I'll be half the musician of Ed Miller.

Hometown: Austin, Texas
Similiar: Andy M. Stewart, Hamish Henderson, Brian McNeill,
E.J. Jones, Pipo Hernandez, Kathy Brotherton, Cathie Ryan, Rich
Brotherton, Matt McGinn, Belle Stewart, Dougie MacLean, Dick
Gaughan, Archie Fisher, Hamish Imlach, Adam McNaughtan

Homepage: http://www.songsofscotland.com/
Download MP3: http://www.celticmp3s.com/listen/EdMiller-FerryMeOver.mp3
Buy CD: Yellow On the Broom
http://cdbaby.com/cd/edmiller3/from/celtic/



=========================
NEW TO CELTIC MP3S MUSIC MAGAZINE
=========================

Keltic Nation (added: 8-Feb-2005)
http://store.kelticnation.com/scottishmusic.html
We sell Scottish Music from soloist to grand tattoos

Smallpiper Audio Tutorial (added: 7-Feb-2005)
http://smallpiper.blogspot.com/
This is the Smallpiper Folk Podcast. It's dedicated to
learning tunes using the audio files online

Kennedy's Klan (added: 9-Feb-2005)
http://www.kennedysklan.com
Kennedy's Klan is a rockband with strong influences of
U2,Thin Lizzy,mary Black and the Cranberries.The Dubliner
Corrinne Kennedy fronts the group.Here is also a link to her
99% IRISH consept with the amazing Corry Kittler on el-
fiddle.

Custom Celtic Knotwork (added: 17-Feb-2005)
http://www.graywolf-crafts.tk/
Are you looking for unique custom knotwork Ingrid Houwers,
one of the foremost Celtic knot scholars in the world. She's
extensively studied the Book of the Kells and makes
traditional and contemporary Celtic knotwork at reasonable
prices. She's even redesigning the Celtic MP3s Music
Magazine logo so stay tuned!

The Shannon Centre (added: 18-Feb-2005)
http://www.shannoncentre.com
Irish Centre with three venues all under 1 roof. The Shannon
Centre has been established for 25 years, offering a wide
range of Irish entertainment for all age groups. The Shannon
Centre consists of three individual venues offering
different theme nights and music types. Each venue holds a
large capacity, whether it is a small party or a full
banqueting function. O'Connor's Irish Bar holds a weekly
Trad Session every sunday and has full viewing of Irish GAA
and Premiership Football.

Mischiefsmuse (added: 19-Feb-2005)
http://mischiefsmuse.fateback.com/Mischiefsmuse/Homex.html
Welsh sculptor working in recycled materials integrated with
the strength of Papier mache. Pieces heavily influenced by
Celtic heritage.

The Dubliners' Tabby Cats (added: 19-Feb-2005)
http://dublinerstabby.catdrinkingsongs.com/
The Dubliners' Tabby Cats forage their way out of the
gutters of Ireland to create a musical menagerie that
combines Irish drinking songs and the folk music stylings of
groups like The Dubliners, The Clancy Brothers, the Irish
Rovers, and "Weird" Al Yankovic to create a sound unlike any
Celtic music group you've heard today. The songs will make
you laugh and cry with delight or distension as this feline
group reinvents traditional Irish folk music.

Celtic Music Festival Tours (added: 19-Feb-2005)
http://www.celticmusicfestivaltours.com
Your source for Celtic music festival tours to the U.K.,
Ireland and Canada. Celtic Music Festival Tours is a small,
independent, family-run company. Our goal is to help you
experience "the real thing", the authentic music, warm
culture and traditions of the Celtic people.

Folio Page (added: 20-Feb-2005)
http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeonyaf/index.htm
Etchings & Linoleum Prints, based on Landscape and the
poetry of Padraic Fiacc by Seamus Carmichael a Northern
Irish Printmaker now living in the US



=========================
6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
=========================

"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!

Members-Only Celtic MP3 Archive (you are a member)
http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/

Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
http://www.celticmp3s.com/promote/

Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"
http://www.celticmp3s.com/


Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
February 19, 2005 5000+ subscribers


HIGHLIGHTS....
- Celtic Music News
- Feature: The Rogues
- CD Feature: Kate Rusby
- Feature: Seamus Kennedy
- New Celtic Links
- Manage your subscription

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Greetings Celtic Music Lovers,

I am starting to get some great feedback from my ten CD reviewers
of the upcoming compilation benefit CD, "The Secret World of
Celtic Rock." Special thanks to those of you who volunteered to
writing a review. Keep 'em coming.

Today's feature is another great track from the CD by one of my
personal favorite Celtic bands, The Rogues. I've followed the
history of this stellar band for a number of years now. Last year,
they finished an amazing CD, "Made In Texas" and were kind enough
to donate a track towards my compilation designed to promote
Celtic music. Look for me at one of their shows at the North
Texas Irish Festival.

The other track is a fun performance of the classic pub song,
"Old Dun Cow" by one of the classic performers of that song,
Seamus Kennedy. What happens when a pub catches on fire in
Ireland? Listen to the song to find out.

---

I was emailing a friend online the other day about the
Celtic music scene. I was flattered when Sarah told me,
"You have one of the coolest Celtic Web sites online."
Yet she lamented that since the Riverdance phenomena had died
down, Celtic music was disappearing from view.

I reminded her that St. Patrick's Day was coming and that she
could do her part, by pointing her friends to my upcoming
annual St Patrick's Day edition, 17 for St. Patrick's Day.
I have one of the largest mailing lists of Celtic music fans
out there. Yet to help the Celtic music scene to grow, you have
to introduce your friends to the many styles of Celtic music
available.

That's what this website is all about. I do, however, realize
that I am not alone in promoting Celtic music. So I'd like to
find out from you, what are YOUR favorite Celtic websites that
promote Celtic music and/or culture?

---

NORTH TEXAS IRISH FESTIVAL, March 4th, 5th & 6th, 2005
http://www.ntif.org/
The North Texas Irish Festival is just two weeks away. Look for
it during the first weekend of March in Dallas, Texas at the
historic Fair Park, home of the State Fair of Texas.

Get ready. I will feature a few of the amazing perfomers who
will perform at NTIF in the next couple o'issues.

---

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please forward this newsletter to your friends.

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Irish folk drinking songs perfect for St Patrick's Day
or to rediscover your Irish heritage.

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"The Brobdingnagian Bards hit this one out of the park!
... these guys really enjoy making music. Their enthusiasm
will leap out of your speakers and before you know it,
your foot will be tapping and you will be singing out
loud to faithful and entertaining versions of classics...
This CD is a 5-star must-have!" -C.D. Campbell
_____________________________________________________



=========================
CELTIC BAND FEATURE #1
=========================

"Groovy Scooby" by The Rogues

Here's another band that was ädded to upcoming to the upcoming
compilation CD, "The Secret World of Celtic Rock."

Formed in Houston, Texas in 1994, The Rogues have now become
international performers, with appearances all over North
America and Scotland.  They have shared the stage with Natalie
McMaster, The Battlefield Band, Steeleye Span, and Eric Rigler
Bad Haggis) and have become the favourite act at numerous
festivals and Scottish events around the country.  The band
recently completed their sixth album, as well as their first
DVD, "Made in Texas."  Their fifth album, "The Rogues 5.0,"
and their fourth release, "Off Kilter,"  are listed six times
in the Grammy book.

The group is newly reorganized and sounding better than ever.
The band features EJ Jones (formerly of Clandestine) and
Jeremy Freeman on bagpipes. Look for their show stopping
performance this year at the North Texas Irish Festival.

Hometown: Houston, Texas
Similiar: Clandestine, The Scottish Rogues, The Willow Band,
Jiggernaut, Battlefield Band, Scotland's Reign, Tartan Terrors

Homepage: http://www.therogues.com/
Download MP3:
http://www.celticmp3s.com/listen/TheRogues-GroovyScooby.mp3
Buy CD: Made In Texas
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/therogues4/from/celtic



=========================
CELTIC CD FEATURE
=========================

"Underneath the Stars" by Kate Rusby
by Michelle Osborne

My first introduction to Kate Rusby was through finding her
albums at my local Borders. I knew nothing about her and so I
trudged home to check out some clips on amazon.com. I found she
had a lovely voice and ended up getting this album for Christmas.
I had mixed feelings about the album at first, but the more I
listen to it, the more I fall in love with it.

Kate Rusby, who also sings with the all-female folk group the
Poozies, appeared on the scene in 1998 with her first solo album,
Hourglass. A little bit folk, a little bit Celtic, a little bit
entirely her own, Kate has been a voice for a new generation of
folk singers. Underneath the Stars, her latest album, is almost
solely tracks composed by the artist. Does this leave her as
simply folk, more than Celtic? A friend once told me that artists
cross over into the "folk" category when they spend most of their
time writing and performing their own tunes. In that way, Kate
Rusby, is certainly folk, but the beautiful simplicity, Celtic
vocal styling, and instrumental backup consisting of guitar,
fiddle, and even whistle, give her music a sort of folk/Celtic
fusion.

The opening track, "The Good Man," has traditional lyrics, but
music written by Rusby. This is one of my favourite songs on the
album. The words are deceptively simple and at first listening,
I didn't really pay much attention. Upon focusing on the words,
it becomes a song which could very well imply two different
stories: a cheating wife or a suspicious husband? Other
highlights on this album are "Let Me Be" (a song about a woman
who wants to remain independent, but then finally meets someone
she wants, only to have him overlook her) and the title track
(a lamenting song about leaving before you can't leave of your
own free will).

Artist: Kate Rusby
http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/kate_rusby/
Album: Underneath the Stars
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000WMZXS/thebards
Year produced: 2003

---
Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Michelle Osborne, a native
to the central New York region, plays both high and low whistles
regularly with the Syracuse Irish session. Besides being heavily
involved in Irish traditional music, she is also a classical
clarinetist and composer.




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"Old Dun Cow" by Seamus Kennedy

Seamus Kennedy, originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, has
been entertaining audiences all over the United States for the
past 32 years. With a ready wit and a vast store of songs, he
travels from Alaska to Florida, Maryland to California,
performing for audiences which range from Popes and presidents
to bartenders and bricklayers, from college students to
kindergartners.

Hometown: Maryland
Similiar: Tommy Sands, Pete St. John, Clancy Brothers & Tommy
Makem, The Dubliners, Luke Kelly, The Irish Rovers

Homepage: http://www.seamus-kennedy.com/
Download MP3: http://www.mcnote.com/seamus/rec.html
Buy CD: Let The Music Take You Home
http://cdbaby.com/cd/seamuskennedy4/from/celtic/



=========================
NEW TO CELTIC MP3S MUSIC MAGAZINE
=========================

Keltic Nation (added: 8-Feb-2005)
http://store.kelticnation.com/scottishmusic.html
We sell Scottish Music from soloist to grand tattoos

Masters Research Portfolio Site (added: 7-Feb-2005)
http://intra.ultralab.net/~vix/masters/index.html
Masters in Education portfolio, including as much folkie
stuff as possible.  Using the Scottish Smallpipes and
traditional tunes as the educationl focus.

Smallpiper Audio Tutorial (added: 7-Feb-2005)
http://smallpiper.blogspot.com/
This is the Smallpiper Folk Podcast. It's dedicated to
learning tunes using the audio files online

Kennedy's Klan (added: 9-Feb-2005)
http://www.kennedysklan.com
Kennedy's Klan is a rockband with strong influences of
U2,Thin Lizzy,mary Black and the Cranberries.The Dubliner
Corrinne Kennedy fronts the group.Here is also a link to her
99% IRISH consept with the amazing Corry Kittler on el-
fiddle.

Custom Celtic Knotwork (added: 17-Feb-2005)
http://www.graywolf-crafts.tk/
Are you looking for unique custom knotwork Ingrid Houwers,
one of the foremost Celtic knot scholars in the world. She's
extensively studied the Book of the Kells and makes
traditional and contemporary Celtic knotwork at reasonable
prices. She's even redesigning the Celtic MP3s Music
Magazine logo so stay tuned!

The Shannon Centre (added: 18-Feb-2005)
http://www.shannoncentre.com
Irish Centre with three venues all under 1 roof. The Shannon
Centre has been established for 25 years, offering a wide
range of Irish entertainment for all age groups. The Shannon
Centre consists of three individual venues offering
different theme nights and music types. Each venue holds a
large capacity, whether it is a small party or a full
banqueting function. O'Connor's Irish Bar holds a weekly
Trad Session every sunday and has full viewing of Irish GAA
and Premiership Football.

Mischiefsmuse (added: 19-Feb-2005)
http://mischiefsmuse.fateback.com/Mischiefsmuse/Homex.html
Welsh sculptor working in recycled materials integrated with
the strength of Papier mache. Pieces heavily influenced by
Celtic heritage.

The Dubliners' Tabby Cats (added: 19-Feb-2005)
http://dublinerstabby.catdrinkingsongs.com/
The Dubliners' Tabby Cats forage their way out of the
gutters of Ireland to create a musical menagerie that
combines Irish drinking songs and the folk music stylings of
groups like The Dubliners, The Clancy Brothers, the Irish
Rovers, and "Weird" Al Yankovic to create a sound unlike any
Celtic music group you've heard today. The songs will make
you laugh and cry with delight or distension as this feline
group reinvents traditional Irish folk music.



=========================
6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
=========================

"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!

Members-Only Celtic MP3 Archive (you are a member)
http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/

Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
http://www.celticmp3s.com/promote/

Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"
http://www.celticmp3s.com/


Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
February 14, 2005 5000+ subscribers


HIGHLIGHTS....
- Celtic Music News
- Feature: Marc Gunn
- CD Feature: Davy Spillane
- Feature: Tears for Beers
- New Links
- Manage your subscription

Don't just download.
Support artists you like & Buy.
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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

I hope you all have a beautiful, loving Valentine's Day.

I've had a crazy week. At one point my server stopped due to all
the downloads of my CD "Soul of a Harper." So thanks to everyone
who helped make that possible. If you enjoyed it, please give a
short review at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/marcgunn/from/celtic

I don't feature myself too often, but I like to think of myself
as a romantic. That's kinda what my CD is all about. So this is
one of those rare times I do. I'm pleased to feature an
instrumental of mine from that CD that was inspired by
Shakespeare's "A Midsummer's Night Dream."

I also have the first treat from my upcoming Celtic MP3s Music Mag
compilation CD called, "The Secret World of Celtic Rock." It's
from one of my favorite bands on the late, great MP3.com--Tears
for Beers. The song is a brilliant original piece called "Day After
Day" by a brilliant Celtic band.

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Speaking of the new CD, I'm looking for 10 PEOPLE who are
interested in hearing the album BEFORE it is released and getting
a free copy of the CD.

All you have to do is write a review of the CD and post it in
three places online, like on your Website, or Celtic discussion
forums, and add a link back to the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine.

If you're up to hearing one of the best Celtic compilations of
2005, email me at marc@...?subject=Celtic_Rock_Review

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NORTH TEXAS IRISH FESTIVAL
http://www.ntif.org/
The North Texas Irish Festival arrives the first weekend of March.
I'm pretty psyched. I'll be heading up there with one of my new
staff writers from New York, Michelle Osborne. I'd love to meet
anyone heading out there. So drop me a line.

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"My Titania, Wake You, My Sweet Queen" by Marc Gunn

Marc Gunn performs Celtic songs and offers folk music downloads
from a wide array of Irish, Scottish, and old-time American folk
music styles, in addition to his original music. He performs
a capella and on America's folk instrument, the autoharp.

Hometown: Austin, Texas
Similiar: The Dubliners, The Irish Rovers, The Clancy Brothers,
The Corries, Robert Burns, Christy Moore, The Wolfe Tones,
Ewan MacColl, Ed Miller, Andy M. Stewart

Homepage: http://www.marcgunn.com/
Download MP3: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0001I06SM/thebards
Buy CD: Soul of a Harper
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"A Place Among the Stones" by Davy Spillane
by Brenda Stokes

Davy Spillane is known for his unique sounding instrumentation,
and "A Place Among the Stones" is definitely a prime example.
Every track offers something new and different to your ears;
a graceful combination of traditional and modern sounds, sure
to leave you breathless.

I enjoyed nearly every song in this collection. "Darklight,"
a quiet tune, uses the low whistle to set an ominous tone and
then kicks in with the Uilleann pipes midway through. To the
backdrop of steady guitar playing, Davy's whistle is like air
blowing across nature. It just feels right, and is right. The
pipes, however, offer listeners a voice that expresses the
emotion of the musician in such a way as to be more dynamic
than human voice or words could ever be.

Other favorites include, "Promised Rain," a modern track that
builds on itself out of repetition into a composition that
places images of Celtic warriors and mythology in my mind.
"A Place Among the Stones" features Maire Brennan on vocals
in an interesting kind of duet between voice and pipes.

A personal choice, would have to be, "Starry Night," a beautiful
display of Davy's talent that features Sean Tyrell singing. The
tone of his voice and lamenting music reminds me much of
"Carrickfergus" and other traditional songs.

Davy has a special way of launching you back in time, to a land
before history and into a culture that still pulses in the veins
of Celtic people today. "Callow Lake," elicits this feeling from
me, utilizing the low whistle and a background of silence for
the perfect effect.

The album ends with "Near the Horizon," a track that captures
Davy's versatility in an acoustic guitar solo. This is the CD
that essentially acted as this spectacular artist's debut in
America, and I can't imagine a better collection to show off
the skill and unique qualities of pipes and whistles. A long-held
favorite of mine, and is sure to be one of yours' too.

Artist: Davy Spillane
http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/davy_spillane/
Album: A Place Among the Stones
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000020FJ/thebards?ref=nosim
Year produced: 1985

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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@...




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"Old Dun Cow" by Seamus Kennedy

Seamus Kennedy, originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, has
been entertaining audiences all over the United States for the
past 32 years. With a ready wit and a vast store of songs, he
travels from Alaska to Florida, Maryland to California,
performing for audiences which range from Popes and presidents
to bartenders and bricklayers, from college students to
kindergartners.

Hometown: Maryland
Similiar: Tommy Sands, Pete St. John, Clancy Brothers & Tommy
Makem, The Dubliners, Luke Kelly, The Irish Rovers

Homepage: http://www.seamus-kennedy.com/
Download MP3: http://www.mcnote.com/seamus/rec.html
Buy CD: Let The Music Take You Home
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Derek Warfield of The Wolfe Tones (added: 24-Jan-2005)
http://www.derekwarfield.com/
Derek Warfield is a historian, singer, songwriter, mandolin
player and the leader of the legendary Wolfe Tones. Performing
with the band for over 37 years, he beguiled and entertained
audiences worldwide, he has been their voice with stirring
introductions and amusing antidotes that have endeared him to
countless thousands of fans. He has written and recorded over
60 songs and ballads.

Owen (added: 28-Jan-2005)
http://www.Oweninteractive.co.uk/
Award winning Scottish Borders solo artist, Owen has a habit
of mixing Folk with Acoustic and Acoustic with Celtic to give
a unique sound, which he describes as Celtic Folk Rock with
a sort of indie twist.

Keltic Nation (added: 8-Feb-2005)
http://store.kelticnation.com/scottishmusic.html
We sell Scottish Music from soloist to grand tattoos

Masters Research Portfolio Site (added: 7-Feb-2005)
http://intra.ultralab.net/~vix/masters/index.html
Masters in Education portfolio, including as much folkie
stuff as possible.  Using the Scottish Smallpipes and
traditional tunes as the educationl focus.

Smallpiper Audio Tutorial (added: 7-Feb-2005)
http://smallpiper.blogspot.com/
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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!

Members-Only Celtic MP3 Archive (you are a member)
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Learn more about
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Greetings friends,

First, I wanna thank everyone who cast their vote for the
Brobdingnagian Bards in the Austin Music Poll. The results will
be announced in March during SXSW, the largest independent music
festival in the nation. We were fortunate enough to play there
three years ago. God willing, we'll win an award there this year.

As a special thank you and since Valentine's Day is rapidly
approaching, I was able to procure a free eBook get a free ebook
from Romantic.com to give to you. It's called one "101 Romantic
Ideas." And I hope you find something wonderful to do with your
loved one.

101 Romantic Ideas
http://www.bardscrier.com/eBooks/life/101romanticideas.pdf

Now for some exciting news...

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The Secret World of Celtic Rock Revealed
http://celticmp3s.com/magazine/2005/02/secret-world-of-celtic-rock-revealed.shtm\
l
Two years ago I had an exciting idea to release a Celtic Rock CD.
Man, I've outdone myself! No. I take that back. It's not me. All
I did was compile some of the best independent Celtic Rock bands
around and organize them onto a CD. The result is destined to be
a hit CD among contemporary and traditional Celtic music lovers
alike--"The Secret World of Celtic Rock."

Click the link for more information.

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I'm probably stupid for doing this, but what the hell. Everyone
who migrates their email address to the new list and emails me
that they made the move will receive a FR*EE downloadable copy
of my CD, "Soul of a Harper," which was picked as CD favorite
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I'm probably psycho for doing this since there are over 5,000
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you will be too. Pick the HTML or text version, and you will love
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Just email me when you make the switch, and I will email you a
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NORTH TEXAS IRISH FESTIVAL 2005
http://www.ntif.org/
Bluegrass Has Green Roots. The 23rd year of the North Texas
Irish Festival is gearing up for another great year. Tim O'Brien
headlines along with Téada, Sliabh Notes, Ed Miller, The Elders
and many more. I also see The Rogues, Jed Marum, and Brothers 3
will be there, and Austin sensation The Sarah Dinan Band will
make their debut at this year's festival.

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EXCALIBUR FANTASY FAIRE
http://www.excaliburfaire.com/
A Medieval/Renaissance festival just outside of Austin featuring
lots of great music in a relaxed, comfortable, Renaissance-style
environment, March 12-April 3. Features the Brobdingnagian Bards,
Bedlam Bards, and Birds of a Feather. Keep an eye open for a guest
appearance from Queen's Gambit.

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"Tom O'Connor's/The Joy of My Life/Handy with the Stick" by Téada

Téada's characteristic lively blend of instrumentals and vocals
in the traditional Irish idiom has seen the band evolve into
the busiest touring act in the traditional music scene in recent
times. Having first come to attention through an appearance on
the innovative Irish television series, Flosc, in 2001, Téada
has since gone on to capture the imagination of many thoughout
the world with a creative and spontaneous musical approach,
seeking to capture the intricicies of traditional artform
within a contemporary band context.

Hometown: Ireland
Similar Artists: John Blake, Oisin Mac Diarmada, Sean McElwain,
Tristan Rosenstock

Homepage: http://www.ceolproductions.com/
Download: http://greenlinnet.com/shopping/search_detail.cfm?ProductID=1049
Buy CD: Téada
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"Kinnitty Sessions" by Lunasa
by Michelle Osborne

Artist: Lunasa
Album: Kinnitty Sessions
Year produced: 2004

Lunasa's first album arrived on the scene in 1997, a natural
outgrowth of their time spent playing together. Since then,
they have produced 4 more albums, as well as several solo albums.
Lunasa's musical sound is defined by the uilleann pipes (an
instrument that most of these Irish "super groups" sadly seem
to do without) and the use of an acoustic bass. Unashamedly
influenced by jazz music, Lunasa's music is filled with a variety
of syncopations and lush harmonies that are expertly woven into
both traditional and newly-composed tunes.

The Kinnitty Sessions album was recorded live in front of a
small audience (though the sound quality is so good you wouldn't
actually know this) in Ireland's supposedly haunted Kinnitty
Castle. The opening track is typical Lunasa and is a true joy to
listen to. The first tune is an entirely traditional rendition
of the jig, the Stolen Purse, played on pipes (Cillian Vallely)
and flute (Kevin Crawford). The second tune, An Síoda, brings
in the accompaniment in a syncopated pattern that is Lunasa's
jazz-influenced sound at its best. After a brief pause, the full
group launches into the final tune, Brendan McMahon's Reel. Yes,
that's right. One of the hallmarks of Lunasa's tune arrangements
is their change between tune types in the middle of a set.
While this is far from traditional, it brings an unexpected
and refreshing twist to the music.

Other highlights on this album are Kevin Crawford's whistle
playing on the reel set entitled Island Paddy (besides a gorgeous
whistle tone quality, his technique and style are amazing to
listen to), a gorgeous uilleann pipe air entitled The Wounded
Hussar, and a fantastic moment on the Walrus track where three
members of the ensemble (Kevin and Cillian are joined by Sean
Smyth, the fiddle player) all play low whistles and weave in and
out of harmony and melody with each other.

Like Solas, Lunasa is not quite pure-drop trad. But if you want
a fun album to listen to, this, or any of their other four albums,
comes highly recommended. You can find more information on Lunasa
at the Lunasa website.

Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Michelle Osborne, a native
to the central New York region, plays both high and low whistles
regularly with the Syracuse Irish session. Besides being heavily
involved in Irish traditional music, she is also a classical
clarinetist and composer.

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"Moving Air" by Enam

Enam's music appears to be a mixture of Celtic, New Age,
African, and even Medieval influences... By using multi-layer
techniques, he was able to play all the instruments and sing all
the voices. Some of his mesmerizing compositions do not have
traditional lyrics as such, but they contain combinations of
pronounced and sung sounds that invite the listener on an
otherworldly journey.

Hometown: Nijmegen, Netherlands
Similar Artists: Enya, Adiemus, Loreena McKennitt

Homepage: http://www.enam.nl
Download: http://www.enam.nl/downloads.html
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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"

Gaelic Highland Festival (added: 22-Jan-2005)
http://www.festiville.com
3 days of Scottish and Irish Food,Music, Dance and Drink for
all ages in Canon City, CO

Gladly Playe Wyth Stryngs (added: 23-Jan-2005)
http://www.gladlyplaye.com
Gladly Playe performs music that is centered around melodies
on  hammer dulcimer, violin, Irish whistles and wooden
flute. Much of the repertoire has origins in the British
Isles, particularly Scotland and Ireland, and is often
hundreds of years old. Most of the tunes are from within the
folk idiom. Gladly Playe also performs adapted classics,
Shaker tunes, and new music written specifically for the
hammer dulcimer in the folk genre.

Mill a h-Uile Rud (added: 23-Jan-2005)
http://www.yahoo.com/millahuilerud/
Mill a h-Uile Rud play melodic punk rock in the Scottish
Gaelic language.  "...some of the best new Gaelic music I have
heard in a long time. " -Murchadh MacLeoid, The Scotsman.

Moch Pryderi (added: 24-Jan-2005)
http://www.mochpryderi.com/
Six piece Virginia based Welsh and Breton Music band
playing music of the Brythonic Celts on Harp, bagpipe,
bombarde, pibgorn, bouzouki, banjo, fiddle and guitar

Derek Warfield of The Wolfe Tones (added: 24-Jan-2005)
http://www.derekwarfield.com/
Derek Warfield is a historian, singer, songwriter, mandolin
player and the leader of the legendary Wolfe Tones.
Performing with the band for over 37 years, he beguiled and
entertained audiences worldwide, he has been their voice
with stirring introductions and amusing antidotes that have
endeared him to countless thousands of fans. He has written
and recorded over 60 songs and ballads.

Owen (added: 28-Jan-2005)
http://www.Oweninteractive.co.uk
Award winning Scottish Borders solo artist, Owen has a habit
of mixing Folk with Acoustic and Acoustic with Celtic to
give a unique sound, which he describes as Celtic Folk Rock
with a sort of indie twist.



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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!

Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

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Greetings friends,

LAST CHANCE TO VOTE FOR THE BARDS, ENDS FRIDAY-MIDNIGHT
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

Thank you!

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NORTH TEXAS IRISH FESTIVAL 2005
http://www.ntif.org/
Bluegrass Has Green Roots. The 23rd year of the North Texas
Irish Festival is gearing up for another great year. Tim O'Brien
headlines along with Téada, Sliabh Notes, Ed Miller, The Elders
and many more. I also see The Rogues, Jed Marum, and Brothers 3
will be there, and Austin sensation The Sarah Dinan Band will
make their debut at this year's festival.

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EXCALIBUR FANTASY FAIRE
http://www.excaliburfaire.com/
A Medieval/Renaissance festival just outside of Austin featuring
lots of great music in a relaxed, comfortable, Renaissance-style
environment, March 12-April 3. Features the Brobdingnagian Bards,
Bedlam Bards, and Birds of a Feather. Keep an eye open for a guest
appearance from Queen's Gambit.

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"Paddy Canny's Castle (jigs)" by Time To Time

First half of the Twentieth Century... The Irish Republic took
advantage of its recent independance and its role as a stepping
stone between Europe and the New World to wipe out memories of
crisis years to take artistic achievements to their heights.
This effervescence produced great musicians, masters of their
craft, who went to the USA, where, thanks to the rising
phonographic industry, they aroused a new interest in
traditional Irish music.

Some years later, fiddlers Paddy Canny, PJ Hayes, Bobby Casey,
Paddy Fahy, Ed Reavy, Sean Ryan or Junior Crehan, as well as
accordionists Paddy O'Brien and Joe Cooley were to become
legendary. Not only were they great performers, they were also
composers of genius who inspired generations to come. It was the
Golden Age of Irish music.

Time To Time tries to be faithful to the traditional feel,
playing music as it used to be played in the heart of post-war
rural communities in Ireland. Lively, spontaneous, profound and
joyful, Time To Time's music resembles that of the great masters
of the past whose music we have all inherited.

Time To Time mingles the sounds of fiddle, accordion - and its
cousin the melodion - cello and guitar with the warmth of the
human voice, in a repertoire that has its roots deep in the west
of Ireland, County Clare, Galway and Tipperary to be precise;
for that is where the most beautiful traditional tunes
originated.

Time To Time will carry you through time and space into the
warmth and friendliness of the Irish pubs and dance-halls of
bygone days. The free style of accompaniment on melodies played
strictly in the west of Ireland traditions create the original
sound of Time to Time.

Hometown: Paris, France
Similar Artists: Clare and East-Galway musicians, Paddy Canny,
Paddy Fahy, Paddy O'Brien, Bobby Casey, Ed Reavy

Homepage: http://www.timetotime.org/
Download: http://www.timetotime.org/html/live.htm
Buy CD: Irish traditional music from Clare and East-Galway
http://www.timetotime.org/html/musique.htm



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The Best of Silly Wizard by Silly Wizard
by Phil Hall

Artist: Silly Wizard
Album: The Best of Silly Wizard
Year produced: 1985

"The Best of Silly Wizard" is something of a misnomer,
since this 1985 CD is also the best of Scottish-style Celtic
folk music. This marvelous compilation captures Silly Wizard at
its rambunctious peak, mixing compelling ballads and rollicking
reels with such skill that it is difficult to keep pace with
its energy and passion.

Andy M. Stewart, the lead vocalist for the group, is responsible
for true wizardry in bringing many of the songs to full-throttle
life. "The Fishermen's Song," a bitter and rueful meditation on
the perilous maritime life and the widows it leaves ashore, is
among the most brilliant compositions in the canon of Celtic
music. "The Valley of Strathmore" and "Broom o' th Cowedenknowes"
swing into a more sentimental realm, with its romantic yet futile
dream of turning back time to a more serene past. "The Queen of
Argyll" provides a playful celebration of feminine charm, as
"the roses in the garden bow and ask their pardon" of the song's
eponymous beauty. And the rendition of the traditional folk tune
"Donald McGillavry," paired with a roaring rendition of
"O'Neill's Calvary March," rivals the speed limit with its
frenetic rush of wordplay and tune (Stewart's normally clear
diction blurs into a near-indecipherable mash coated in the
thickest Scottish brogue put on microphone).

When Stewart is not singing, Silly Wizard still reigns with the
combined mastery of accordionist Phil Cunningham, his fiddler
brother Johnny Cunnigham, guitarists Bob Thomas and Martin Hadden
and bass player Martin Hadden. Two lengthy instrumental numbers
combining a series of classic reels offer Scottish folk at its
most-spirited. If anything, the The Best of Silly Wizard should
come with seatbelts because Silly Wizard takes the listener on
the wildest of Celtic music rides.

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Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Phil Hall is contributing
editor for Film Threat, book editor for the New York Resident,
author of "The Encyclopedia of Underground Movies" (MWP Books)
and a proud child of Wales.


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"The Irish Volunteers" by Mick Moloney

Mick Moloney is the author of "Far From the Shamrock Shore: The
story of Irish American History Through Song" released by Crown
Publications in February of 2002 with an accompanying CD on
Shanachie Records. He holds a Ph.D. in folklore and folklife
from the University of Pennsylvania. He has taught
ethnomusicology, folklore and Irish studies courses at the
University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown, and Villanova
Universities, and currently teaches at New York University in
the Irish Studies program.

He has recorded and produced over forty albums of traditional
music and acted as advisor for scores of festivals and concerts
all over America. Mick also served as the artistic director for
several major arts tours including The Green Fields of America,
an ensemble of Irish musicians, singers and dancers which toured
across the United States on several occasions.

He has hosted three nationally syndicated series of folk music
on American Public Television; was a consultant, performer and
interviewee on the Irish Television special "Bringing It All
Back Home"; a participant, consultant and music arranger of the
PBS documentary film "Out of Ireland"; and a performer on the
PBS special "The Irish in America: Long Journey Home." In 1999
he was awarded the National Heritage Award from the National
Endowment for the Arts - the highest official honor a
traditional artist can receive in the United States.

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Similar Artists: Cherish the Ladies, Emmet Folk Group,
Greenfields of America, Planxty, The Bothy Band, The Johnstons,
Eugene O'Donnell, Robbie O'Connell, Jimmy Keane, Seamus Egan

Homepage: http://www.mickmoloney.com/
Download: http://www.mickmoloney.com/music/
Buy CD: Far From the Shamrock Shore
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005Y1TP/thebards



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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"

Gaelic Highland Festival (added: 22-Jan-2005)
http://www.festiville.com
3 days of Scottish and Irish Food,Music, Dance and Drink for
all ages in Canon City, CO

Gladly Playe Wyth Stryngs (added: 23-Jan-2005)
http://www.gladlyplaye.com
Gladly Playe performs music that is centered around melodies
on  hammer dulcimer, violin, Irish whistles and wooden
flute. Much of the repertoire has origins in the British
Isles, particularly Scotland and Ireland, and is often
hundreds of years old. Most of the tunes are from within the
folk idiom. Gladly Playe also performs adapted classics,
Shaker tunes, and new music written specifically for the
hammer dulcimer in the folk genre.

Mill a h-Uile Rud (added: 23-Jan-2005)
http://www.yahoo.com/millahuilerud/
Mill a h-Uile Rud play melodic punk rock in the Scottish
Gaelic language. "...some of the best new Gaelic music I have
heard in a long time. " -Murchadh MacLeoid, The Scotsman.

Moch Pryderi (added: 24-Jan-2005)
http://www.mochpryderi.com/
Six piece Virginia based Welsh and Breton Music band
playing music of the Brythonic Celts on Harp, bagpipe,
bombarde, pibgorn,
bouzouki, banjo, fiddle and guitar

Derek Warfield of The Wolfe Tones (added: 24-Jan-2005)
http://www.derekwarfield.com/
Derek Warfield is a historian, singer, songwriter, mandolin
player and the leader of the legendary Wolfe Tones.
Performing with the band for over 37 years, he beguiled and
entertained audiences worldwide, he has been their voice
with stirring introductions and amusing antidotes that have
endeared him to countless thousands of fans. He has written
and recorded over 60 songs and ballads.



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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!

Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
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January 31, 2005 5000+ subscribers


HIGHLIGHTS....
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- Feature: Paisley Close
- CD Feature: The Corrs
- Feature: Queen's Gambit
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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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"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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"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"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000I3Z1/thebards

Find out more about The Corrs at
http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/the_corrs/



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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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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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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!

Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
http://www.celticmp3s.com/promote/

Marc Gunn's "Celtic MP3 Music Magazine"
http://www.celticmp3s.com/


Changing the way you hear Celtic Music
A weekly ezine of legal free Celtic MP3 downloads
January 12, 2005 5000+ subscribers


HIGHLIGHTS....
- Celtic Music News
- Feature: Pol Mac Adaim
- CD Feature: Solas
- Feature: Jeremy Kittel
- New Links
- Manage your subscription

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Greetings friends,

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. Mine was amazing
as I traveled around Europe playing music all along the way. I
had the opportunity to join some amazing sessions with Heid and
Stef of Bow Triplets (http://www.bowtriplets/). This band once
dominated on MP3.com for good reason. Now they're still the #1
Celtic band in Switzerland. Amazing group. You can also listen
to their music at SoundClick.com where they continue to knock
the shoes off of listeners.

Down in Italy, I had another session opportunity with The Light
Spirits and members of F.I.M., two brilliant Celtic groups down
by Rome. It really seems amazing to me how much great Celtic
music there is outside of the Celtic nations, but it flourishes
and is loved throughout filling concert halls in the most
unlikely of places.

That's a great sign of all that's to come.

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Download Traditional Celtic Music Easily

I've had a couple opportunities to use TradTunes.com, and I must
say I LOVE it. Unlike iTunes, which is catching heat for anti-
competition practices, TradTunes.com is, well, my style of music--
Celtic music. And you get MP3s, the universal standard for digital
music.

I downloaded a couple CDs including Flook's latest and uploaded
it to my Archos Gmini 400. That was awesome! I watched movies,
transferred pictures from digital camera, and I had lots of great
music as I traveled around Italy. Oh! I was also able to record
some of our sessions. I'll try to make some of those available
in the near future.

TradTunes.com
http://www.celticmp3s.com/cgi-bin/celtic_music/jump.cgi?ID=838

Archos Gmini 400
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002U0JPE/thebards

Read my Review
http://www.magenetwork.com/2004/12/archos-gmini-400-review.shtml

Pictures from Italy Session in Labro
http://www.marcgunn.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=27

Rough Recording with Gmini of "Wild Kitty" (cat parody)
http://www.soundclick.com/pro/?BandID=106407

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Oh, one more personal note. I was pretty psyched to see after
my vacation that Fark.com found my Irish Drinking Songs for Cat
Lovers website and had a heyday with it. If you're in the mood
for a laugh and haven't seen the site yet, check out
http://www.catdrinkingsongs.com/

Slainte!

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"If We Don't Help Them" by Pol MacAdaim

Pól MacAdaim is 30 years old and was born in Belfast. He first
became involved in playing music at the age of 9. Through the
years he has learnt to play in a wide range of styles including
Folk, Appalachian, Cajun, Rock, Soul and Contemporary. He is also
skilled in a variety of instruments ranging from tin whistles,
Traditional Irish flute, Low whistles, Uilleann pipes, harmonicas,
guitars (acoustic/Bass), Mandolin, and the Tenor banjo to Bodhran
and general percussion in rhythm section. He has also developed
vocals in backing and lead modes.

He tours throughout Europe playing mainly traditional Irish music
and has also toured in America.His music addresses various issues
and his lyrics carries a radical punch like in the song "If We
Don't Help Them Now." Pol MacAdaim's voice is so pleasantly filled
with passion it begs for action in support of Human Rights.
Outstanding!

Hometown: Belfast, Ireland
Similiar: Woody Guthrie, Christy Moore, Planxty, Dick Gaughan.

Homepage: http://www.polmacadaim.com/
Download: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0006V4LQW/thebards
Buy: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/plmacadaim/from/celtic/



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Artist: Solas
Album: The Hour Before Dawn
Year produced: October 2000

I happened upon this album somewhat by accident.  After looking
through the entire Celtic section, I found some albums by Solas
and 'The Hour Before Dawn' instantly drew my eyes.  Without
having ever heard anything by this group, I bought the album,
a decision I have never regretted.

Founded by Seamus Egan (a talented multi-instrumentalist who
plays flute and tenor banjo, among others), this quintet of
brilliant Irish musicians has been hailed as one of the best
in the genre. Since their inception in 1995, Solas has produced
six albums and a live DVD, as well as several solo albums.
They have also toured throughout the world.

The Hour Before Dawn (2000) was the fourth album put out by
this group.  The opening is a rollicking song in gaelic, sung
by Deidre Scanlon (who replaced Karan Casey as Solas's main
vocalist). While her voice is not as light and flexible as
Karan's, her darker alto brings a new sound to Solas's songs.
The second track, a set of reels, was what made me really sit up
and take notice of what this group is doing.

"Granny Quinn's" is a celebration of Winifred Horan's fiddle
playing, with all the drive and accentuation she is capable of.
Seamus Egan takes over with "The Lilac Reel" and one can only
gawk in utter awe at the brilliance of this young man's flute
playing. This reel set is fast, it's furious, and it's what
defines Solas's sound. Other highlights include Deidre Scanlon's
"Last of the Great Whales" (a lament about the slaughter of these
animals), "A Miner's Life," sung by John Doyle, and Boy/Girl Tune,
a Mediterranean-influenced tune by Mick McAuley.

The final track is a joy all its own. Originally an instrumental
tune written by Seamus Egan and rewritten with Sarah McLachlan
for the movie Brothers McMullen, it is recorded here with Deidre
Scanlon singing and a purely traditional group backing her up.

While not pure-drop trad, this group is well worth a listen (or a
thousand) and this particular album is a definite must-buy. Solas
can be found on the web at http://www.solasmusic.com.  They have
just finished recording their latest albums and it is expected to
be available in the spring of 2005.

Read the Review Online at
http://celticmp3s.com/magazine/

Buy "The Hour Before Dawn"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004Y9VH/thebards

Find out more about Solas at
http://www.celticmp3s.com/bands/solas/

---
Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Michelle Osborne, a native
to the central New York region, plays both high and low whistles
regularly with the Syracuse Irish session. Besides being heavily
involved in Irish traditional music, she is also a classical
clarinetist and composer.



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"Stairwell Time/The Slipping Jig/Sky Paint" by Jeremy Kittel

Jeremy Kittel is a phenomenal fiddler, equally adept at a wide
range of styles including Scottish, Irish, jazz and bluegrass.
He is a three-time US National Scottish Fiddle Champion and has
won national awards for jazz and improvisation. Jeremy's
performances include the Kennedy Center, "Prairie Home Companion,"
Chicago Celtic Fest, Milwaukee Irish Fest and Bethlehem Musikfest.
Jeremy's CDs have received rave reviews in newspapers and magazines,
and he recently won 2nd place for Celtic Instrumental Album in a
national competition of 10,000 CDs.

You can hear is toe-tapping blends of styles in this powerful
set of tunes--a great introduction to some amazing fiddling.

Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Similiar: Liz Carroll, Solas, Martin Hayes, Alasdair Fraser,
Jerry Holland

Homepage: http://jeremykittel.com/
Download: http://jeremykittel.com/music/stairwelltime.mp3
Buy: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kittel1/from/celtic



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Rowan: Celtic Music from the Heartland (added: 27-Dec-2004)
http://www.RowanCelticMusic.com
Rowan is a Celtic trio from Lawrence, KS.  We are listed in
the Heartland Arts fund catalog and are on the Kansas Arts
Commission Touring Program.  We play at weddings, parties,
festivals, schools (we have a school program for K-12
students), house concerts, you name it.  And we're pretty
good, so they say.

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.

RATHKELTAÍR (rath-KELT-ur) (added: 17-Nov-2004)
http://www.rathkeltair.com
RATHKELTAÍR (rath-KELT-ur): n. 1. acoustic trad mixed with
spine-tingling Euro-pop as performed by jaded ex-rockstars;
2. Celtic world fusion;
3. the new ROAR in 2004!



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6. ABOUT THE CELTIC MP3s MUSIC MAGAZINE
http://www.CelticMP3s.com/
=========================

"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!

Learn more about
http://www.marcgunn.com <-- Bard Marc Gunn
http://www.thebards.net <-- Brobdingnagian Bards

Promote your music with Celtic MP3s
http://www.celticmp3s.com/promote/