REVIEW - SONS OF O'FLAHERTY - 5 track demo

Sons of O’Flaherty is a six-piece outfit from Vannes (French Brittany). The band was born at the pub John R. O’Flaherty and the original line-up was Gros Tibo (guitar, vocals), Mael (mandolin) and Mak (fiddle). The current line-up includes Théo (bass), Patrick (percussions) and P.E. (flute).The 5 track...

THE DUTCH IRISH BASTARD - Interview

The great accordionist DutchIrishBastard spent recently some days in Spain. Unfortunately I couldn't meet him. However I contacted him via MySpace for an interview and these are his answers. The photos are taken from his MySpace site and were shot in Madrid when Bastards on Parade opened for Pipes...

FREE DOWNLOAD - 9 CASTLE CLOSE

9 Castle Close is a Celtic rock band from Dayton, Ohio (USA)."9 Castle Close delivers your favorite celtic rock tunes, electrifying instrumental sets, and innovative originals with a high level of musicianship as well as a joie de musique and harmonious camaraderie. Come enjoy a musical experience unparalleled,...

TOP TEN 2010 - SEND YOUR VOTES

Remember that you can mail your Top 10 list to the following e-mail: celticfolkpunk@yahoo.es You can win a CD! ...

FIRE IN THE PUB - SAMPLER NOVEMBER 2010

01 - PENN DU - An Emsav (from their 2005 five track recording) 4.3102 - SONS OF O'FLAHERTY - Da viken (from their Demo CD) 3:2403 - CELTIC HANGOVER - Get Your Head Together (from "Drink Up") 6:0804 - CELTIC HANGOVER - O'Neill's March/Toss the Feathers (From "Drink Up") 2:4105 - BELFAST - Follow Me Up...

ENTER THE HAGGIS - US TOUR

This info comes from the Enter the Haggis Mailing List:"Come spend Thanksgiving with us! Enter The Haggis will be playing two shows at Sellersville Theater 1894 in Sellersville, PA on Thanksgiving Eve (almost sold out) and Thanksgiving evening (plenty of tickets available *nudge nudge*)... so have your...

DKM GIANT MERCH SALE

This info comes from the DKM's Mailing List:"Hi everyone,We are very excited to announce the 2010 Dropkick Murphys Thanksgiving/Black Friday/Cyber Monday Giant Merch Sale! Just in time for Xmas you can grab some great T-shirts, Hoodies, Jerseys, Zip Ups, Jackets, Onezies and more all for very low prices....

BOOTLEG - CORE Y GANG

Core Y Gang was a French band from Lannion (Brittany) which was active between 1999 and 2008. The band played a Celtic Hardcore similar to that of Melmor.The words Core Y Gang sound as Korrigan, which is a kind of a leprechaun in the Celtic mithology from the French Brittany.Line-Up:Yann - VocalsJess...

VIDEOS - THE RUMMIES "TOO OLD TO DIE"

The Rummies - "Too Old to Die" promotional video 2010.Produced by Black Shadows Film Productions.Brought to you by APX Music.Photo, producer: Carlos AquilarPhoto, post production: Martin StrandbergPhoto, runner: Andrés AguayoStarring: The Rummies, April TrobergLoke Troberg (mother and child)Tuva Troberg,...

BOOTLEG - CEILI MOSS

This gig took place in Binche (Belgium) in 2004. It is available at the band's website and I have only made the artwork.The recording was made by Julien Verstraete.DOWNLOAD:www.mediafire.com/?ck09ajqj8rrtk...

SIR REG - European release of the debut album

Breaking news: Friday 19th November is the official European release date of the CD "SIR REG". Go out and get it!Available on Amazon.com , cdon.com , ginza.com among others....

VIDEOS - THE MIGHTY REGIS

This is the third version of The Mighty Regis "Paddy don't live in Hollywood" (Just in case version)www.themightyregis.comwww.youtube.com/user/themightyre...

FREE DOWNLOADS - THE PETER O'TOOLES

The Peter O'Tooles are a Celtic punk band from Minneapolis featuring Bunny Sparber and Coco Mault. Bunny Sparber is a longtime writer and performer. Originally from the Twin Cities, he has lived in Los Angeles, where he did theater with Academy Award-winning actress Shelley Winters, Omaha, where he...

VIDEOS - BANSHEE REEL

Banshee Reel was a Kiwi Celtic rock band that was active in the 90's. There was a fan page at www.geocities.com which had all the info about the band. The page is no longer available, but I have found an archive from the original at www.webcitacion.org:"The now defunct band Banshee Reel were one of...

FREE DOWNLOADS - DEIEDRA

Deiedra is a Rebel/ballad band from the Basque country.Deiedra is:Urritz - bodhránSergio - Whistles, fluteHibai - Acoustic and rythm guitarsAll their discography can be downloaded free. Anyway, it would be nice if you could buy the band's stuff: www.combatfolk.muncom.comFor more info, visit the band's...

SKONTRA - Touring The Netherlands and Germany

During December 2010 Skontra will be on tour (The Netherlands and Germany):3 Dec 2010 22:30 Batcave //+ Circle J, Tilburg, (BR), NETHERLANDS 4 Dec 2010 22:30 Tivoli de Helling//+ Circle J, Utrecht, NETHERLANDS 5 Dec 2010 22:30 Shaggy's Pub//+ Circle J, Geleen, (LI), NETHERLANDS 7 Dec 2010...

TOP 10 - SOME HELP

Olivier has told me that the albums by the well known bands are easy to find. However, he feels that there are some bands whose albums could be in his list, but he has not listened to their full albums. I agree with him when he says that he cannot judge a band only by 3 or 4 songs at MySpace. I have...

BEST OF 2010

Somebody has asked me if I could post the 10 CDs of the year. I feel that this should be chosen by the readers, so here below you will find a list of 45 albums that have been released during 2010. Obviously you can choose other albums providing that they have been released during 2010 and they are Celtic...

REVIEW - COMO LAKE ROVERS - FRIDAY NIGHT (2010)

Como Lake Rovers – Friday NightRelease Date: 2010Running Time: 44.41, 12 tracksComo Lake Rovers released their demo in 2008, a recording that is still available free on Jamendo. IMHO it was a big surprise and fortunately the band has released their debut album in 2010.Como Lake Rovers “Friday Night”...

PIPES AND PINTS - French leg of their European Tour Vol. II

"We are back on the stage. After 3 days break, finally a show in Lille - CCL.Saturday Paris - Le Parvis De Bagnolet, venue was changed so check that out.Also there is a new show for Wed 10.11.2010 Bayonne (F) - L'embuscade (just booked), we love this city.Show in Marseille is almost sold out, so who...

FREE DOWNLOAD - Tehilim "Celtic Inspirational Rock"

Tehilim is band from Jundiaí, São Paulo (Brazil) that blends rock and Celtic music with Christian lyrics. Their first album is available for free download. César Ricky Mendes - electric and acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocals Jackie M. Mendes - tin whistle, low whistle, vocals Willy Wesley - bass Danilo...