REVIEW - PADDY AND THE RATS - "HYMNS FOR BASTARDS" NR02 (2011)

Paddy and the Rats "Hymns for Bastards" Nordic NR02Release date: 2011Running time: 57:02, 16 tracksI feel that Paddy and The Rats are one of the best Celtic punk bands that have come out from Europe in these last years. I voted them as the best newcomer of the year in 2009 and the best album in 2010...

REVIEW – STONE ROW "ALIGNMENT" Self-released (2009)

Stone Row "Alignment", Self-releasedRelease date: 2009Running time: 66:22, 14 tracksAdd the name of the band (Stone Row), the title of the album (Alignment) and the artwork. You will think that the band from Buffalo (NY) Stone Row is a Celtic new age band. Even if a few tracks are a little bit ethereal...

FREE DOWNLOAD: THE SCALLY CAP BRATS - Demos 2011

(From the band's Facebook)"The Scally Cap Brats formed in the summer of 2010 out of a chance meeting between Mike Pusiak and Mike McWhiskey. They quickly discovered a mutual love for Punk, Oi and Celtic music which led to talk about starting a band. They got together in Mike Pusiak's basement, and quickly...

VOTE FOR THE CHARM CITY SAINTS

(From the band's mailing list)"Please go to the link for the Warped Tour battle of the bands and vote for us! Spread the link around on your facebook, twitter, myspace pages and ask your friends to vote and do the same! Vote early and vote often!!!www.battleofthebands.com/u/zakccsThanks for the s...

SAMPLER MAY 2011

01 - CHARM CITY SAINTS - Bars and Scars (from Bars & Scars" 2011) 2:46 02 - RAISE YOUR GLASS - Bersama (demo version) 2:59 03 - THE CLOVES AND THE TOBACCO - Railway (digital single) 4:21 04 - THE BLUE CASKET - The Irish Witch's Broom 2:42 05 - THE BLUE CASKET - Nothing to Lose Anymore (tin whistle...

FREE DOWNLOADS: CELTAS CORTOS "INTROVERSIONES - LIVE!" VIDEO

Celtas Cortos filmed one of the shows of their "Introversiones" theatre tour. Now this video can be downloaded for free from their website. Every track has to be downloaded one by one. Enjoy!DOWNLOAD:http://www.celtascortos.com/introversiones-direct...

REVIEW - THE LAGAN "WORK AWAY" EP (2011)

The Lagan "Work Away" EPRelease date: 2011Running time: 11:19, 3 tracksThe Lagan is a 7 piece band hailing from London, UK: guitar, ukelele, tin whistle, fiddle, bass, drums and trumpet. They define their music as "beer-soaked Celtic folk/punk/ska!" and their tracks have already been included in both...

BILLY LIAR

Billy Liar is an acoustic folk punk singer from Scotland . He has been touring the UK and Europe relentlessly for the last four years and his latest EP was produced by Acey Slade (Murderdolls/Amen/Trashlight Vision/Joan Jett) and features Robin Guy on drums (The King Blues/The Grit/The Business/Lars...

VIDEOS - SIR REG

SIR REG have just started their second European tour:SIR REG - “A sign of the times Tour” (2011 – 12 – 24 May)12 Beta @ København13 Schwarzer Adler @ Egelsse, Germany14 France Day Off15 Pacific Rock @ Cergy, France16 France Day off17 Canadian Café @ Tours, France18 O’Sullivan’s @ Beziers, France19 Country...

BLEEDING HEARTS - NEWSLETTER MAY 2011

'Folk N Glory' Nearly Ready!Two Announcements:A - If you want to hear a preview of a couple of songs from "Folk n Glory"...you can check them out on our MySpace page! Give us some feedback.B - Our good friend Mr Shitter has asked us to mention that we are playing his new festival. As some of you may...

REVIEW - ZUNAME/DRUNKEN FAIRY TALES "SAINT PATRICK'S PUNX DAY SPLIT" (Self released) 2011

Zuname/Drunken Fairy Tales "Saint Patrick's Punx Day" SplitRelease date: 2011Running time: 26:48 (10:53 + 15:55) 13 (5+8) tracksCeltic punk is a global genre. We have seen how the scene has grown in countries such as Japan, Australia, Hungary, the Czech Republic or even Indonesia. And, obviously, a...

BOOTLEG - BILLY BRAGG Bremen 1984

Billy Bragg, the Bard of Barking. A show from his early years. Enjoy!http://www.billybragg.co.uk/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_BraggDOWNLOAD:http://www.mediafire.com/?39dey6hjo1j98...

FREE DOWNLOAD: ROGER DRAWDY AND THE FIRESTARTERS

Roger Drawdy and the Firestarters is a Celtic rock band from Kentucky. Two albums can be downloaded free from their website.(Biography taken from their own website)"Roger Drawdy's west County Cork background, thoughtful lyrics and trained vocal qualities have made him a stand out within the Celtic music...

THE MIGHTY REGIS - NEW EP

The Mighty Regis have just released a new EP, "Walking Around Lucky". It can be bought from CDbaby:http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mightyregis4The title track can be also downloaded for free from the following site:http://themightyregis.bandcamp.co...

THE FATTY FARMERS - Interview

This interview was firstly posted last April 7th on the Spanish version of the blog-zine.The Fatty Farmers come from Toledo, a town which is not in the Celtic area of Spain. Could you please tell us how the band was born?Rodri, the singer, was looking for people interested in playing in the band. At...

REVIEW - THE FISTICUFFS "YOU'LL NOT TAKE US ALIVE", Self-released FC-003 (2011)

The Fisticuffs "You'll Not Take Us Alive", self-released FC-003Release date: January 29, 2011Running Time: 45:22, 15 tracksThe Fisticuffs are back with their third album “You’ll Not Take Us Alive”. Angrier than ever, a “show no mercy” attitude can be found all along the album, at least at first hearing.Some...

REVIEW – BRICK TOP BLAGGERS "COASTER" BlagThis Limited (2011)

Brick Top Blaggers “Coaster” BlagThis LimitedRelease date: March 18, 2011Running time: 34:39,10 tracks“Coaster” is the amazing debut album by the Southern California band Brick Top Blaggers (formerly The Blaggers). This 7 piece outfit consists of Steve Almond (vocals), Greg Mintz (guitars), Dustin Lindberg...

VIDEOS - BRICK TOP BLAGGERS

Live from the Galaxy Theatre, Santa Ana, CA on New Year's Eve 2010. Brick Top Blaggers opened for The Fenians and this is them performing an original song called "No Prodigal Son".Live from the Galaxy Theatre, Santa Ana, CA on New Year's Eve 2010. Brick Top Blaggers opened for The Fenians and this is...