REVIEW - FIRKIN "Finger in the Pie" (2014)

Firkin "Finger in the Pie" Pump Jump Records PJR201401Release date: 22 February 2014Running time: 43:06, 14 tracks“Finger in the Pie” is Firkin’s fifth album. Fortunately we are pleased to have reviewed every single release by Budapest finest. Technically it could be said that “Finger in the Pie”...

VIDEO - BODH'AKTAN "HOME FOR A REST" (SPIRIT OF THE WEST COVER)

Quebecer band Bodh'aktan covering the Spirit of the West classic "Home for a Rest". Bodh'aktan - Home for a Rest ...

FREE DOWNLOAD - DESAKATO "Buen viaje"

The Asturian band Desakato is sharing for free their fourth album "Buen viaje". The band plays punk rock and hardcore and bagpipes are featured on some songs. The digital album can be bought from Bandcamp too (at least 1,00 EUR) Website Facebook Twitter Pablo - Vocals and guitar Pepo - Vocals Gabri...

VIDEOS - ATHY THE ELECTRIC HARPER

Neither Celtic punk, nor Celtic rock, but the guy has sent the info and some people will enjoy this.   Athy "The Electric Harper" is an artist from  Buenos Aires, Argentina. He plays and writes his own compositions too. Four videos for the songs from his album "Harp Seduction" are...

STREAMING VIDEO - SIGELPA "Aquest cos es meu"

The guys from Barcelona Sigelpa have advanced one song from their upcoming album: Sigelpa - Aquest cos es meu &nbs...

13KRAUSS - INSANE TOUR 2014 DATES

The band from Zaragoza (Spain) 13Krauss will be touring Europe next April.  They will visit the following countries:  Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, Switzerland and France. These are the links to some of the events on Facebook: 13 April 2014 DE-65159 Mannheim15 April 2014...

REVIEW - THE RAMSHACKLE ARMY "Letters from the Road Less Travelled" (2014)

The Ramshackle Army "Letters from the Road Less Travelled" East Grand Records EGRC017Release date: 18 February 2014Running time: 41:13, 12 tracksAussie band The Ramshackle Army skyrocketing career was stopped somewhere between 2012 and 2013. After having delivered a kickass EP in 2011, they were...

VIDEO - STRAWDAZE "ES SENZA ROTTA" ON TOUR VIDEO

The guys from StrawDaze have just released a video shot on tour for the song "Es Senza Rotta" . StrawDaze - Es-Senza Rotta ...

DRINK HUNTERS - NEW ALBUM OFFICIAL RELEASE SHOW

Drink Hunters' new album "Lurking Behind the Wods" release gig will take place in Barcelona next Friday: Date: Friday 28 March 2014 Time: 20h30 Cost: 4,00 EUR Venue: Sala Garcilaso, C/Garcilaso 103 Barcelona Don't miss this show if you're in Barcelona next Friday!!!! ...

REVIEW - BLOOD OR WHISKEY "Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil" (2014)

Blood or Whiskey "Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil" BOW records cat. no. BOW2Release date: 14 March 2014Running time: 34:17, 11 tracksBlood or Whiskey are THE real Irish Celtic punk legend. I first new about them at the ad section of the old Friends of Shane fanzine and I bought their debut album...

FEATURED ALBUM AT CFPAM CELTIC FOLK PUNK RADIO

Blood or Whiskey "Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil"  is the  featured album at CFPAM Celtic Folk Punk Radio this weekend.The songs will be played at6h00, 10h00, 14h00, 18h00 and 22h00 GMT+1 next Friday 21 March 20142h00, 6h00, 10h00, 14h00, 18h00 and 22h00 GMT+1 next Saturday 22 March...

VIDEO - BLOOD OR WHISKEY "Gone and Forgotten"

Blood or Whiskey have uploaded to YouTube the video for the song "Gone and Forgotten" off their brand new album "Tell the Truth ans Shame the Devil" Blood or Whiskey - Gone and Forgotten ...

REVIEW - FIDDLER'S WAGE " A Needle Pointing North" (2014)

Fiddler's Wage "A Needle Pointing North" Self-releasedRelease date: January 18th,2014Running time: 37:36, 9 tracks  Our Band of March 2012, Callanach, have recently released their second album. Between their debut album “Walk On Up” and the new album, a lot of things have happened.  First...

VIDEO - CRAIC "The Irish Banshee"

Video for the song "The Irish Banshee" from Craic's debut album. Craic - The Irish Banshee   ...

FREE DOWNLOAD - JOLLY JACKERS "Call the Captain" EP

Jolly Jackers are a Celtic Punk band from Dunaújváros (hungary)Facebook Berta Bence: DrumsBoncz Andrea: Flute, tin whistleFaragó István (Sztivi) : Vocals, guitar, acoustic guitarFarkas István: GuitarPapp Enikő: BassUjházy Krisztina: FiddleTheir EP "Call the Captain" can be downloaded for free from...

ST. PATRICK'S WEEKEND AT CFPAM CELTIC FOLK PUNK RADIO

A lot of songs have been uploaded to CFPAM Celtic Folk Punk Radio for the St. Patrick's weekend:   - Irish Folk artists (The Dubliners, The Wolfe Tones, The Clancy Brothers, The Chieftains, Christy Moore, Dublin City Ramblers, Barleycorn, Paddy Reilly, The Furey Brothers)   - Irish...

FREE DOWNLOAD - O'HAMSTER "St. Patrick's Day" Single

Thanks to Dikiy Clown for the heads-up. The third single from the upcoming O'Hamsters LP "Kiev/Dublin/Alcohol". Recorded in Kyiv during winter 2013 - spring 2014. DOWNLOAD: (Name Your price) Bandcamp ...

VIDEO - 16 TONS WITH ALLY "Safari"

This is the official video for the song "Safari" by 16 Tons with Ally. 16 Tons with Ally - Safari ...

FREE DOWNLOAD - THE TOSSPINTS "Pirate's Life"

In celebration of St. Patricks day, The Tosspints are offering their new track “Pirates Life” for free via stream or download. This exclusive and previously unreleased track is an original song from the Michigan based Celtic-Punk trio, and is a sneak preview of their upcoming follow up record to...

VIDEO - CELTIBEERIAN "Keltorevolution"

Spanish folk metal band Celtibeerian have just released a video for the song "Keltorevolution" off their second album "Keltorevolution". Celtibeerian - Keltorevolution ...

REVIEW - 16 TONS WITH ALLY "Safari" (2014)

16 Tons with Ally "Safari" Chaos & Anarchy CAAC-1024Release date: 5 February 2014Running time: 29:25, 7 tracksLast month our colleagues from the e-zine Idioteq posted an interesting interview with Gord Taylor . Someone on Facebook  pointed out the following words from that interview: “So...

VIDEO - IRISH MOUTARDE "Farewell to Drunkenness"

Irish Moutarde video for "Farewell to Drunkenness" Irish Moutarde - Farewell to Drunkenness ...

VIDEO - LQR "War Games"

LQR official video for the song "War Games", off their brand new EP "A Taste of Liquor". LQR "War Games" ...

THE BLACK SHAMROCKS NEED A FIDDLER/MANDOLIN PLAYER

The band from Los Angeles, CA The Black Shamrocks are looking for a fiddler/mandolin player.:  "We would love to find someone who played fiddle and mandolin (common that someone might play both as they are the same tuning), or mandolin and banjo, no need to sing, but if they do, and if they...

FREE DOWNLOAD - LQR " A Taste of LQR" EP

The Dutch band LQR are sharing their third EP "A Taste of LQR". All of the songs from the EP (together with their previous releases) can be downloaded from Soundcloud. The playlists of the 3 EPs are at the top of the page, scroll down to find the different tracks: DOWNLOAD: Soundcloud...

FEATURED ALBUM AT CFPAM CELTIC FOLK PUNK RADIO

Drink Hunters "Lurking Behind the Woods"" is the  featured album at CFPAM Celtic Folk Punk Radio this weekend.The songs will be played at6h00, 10h00, 14h00, 18h00 and 22h00 GMT+1 next Friday 7 March 20142h00, 6h00, 10h00, 14h00, 18h00 and 22h00 GMT+1 next Saturday 8 March 20142h00, 6h00, 10h00,...

VIDEO - MOLLY MALONE'S "Deja Vu"

A new video by Polish band Molly Malone's. Molly Malone's - Deja vu (Official Video) ...

REVIEW - DRINK HUNTERS "Lurking Behind the Woods" (2014)

Drink Hunters "Lurking Behind the Woods" Maldito DigitalRelease date: 10 March 2014Running time: 38:36, 14 tracks + 1 hidden trackWhat’s the meaning of SoCal Celtic punk? Look it up in the “Colleens” English Dictionary: 1) Celtic punk played by SoCal bands such as Flogging Molly, The Mighty Regis,...

VIDEO - THE CLAN "I'll Tell Me Ma"

This is the official video that The Clan have released for the song "I'll Tell Me Ma". The Clan - I'll Tell Me ...

MONTELAGO CELTIC FESTIVAL (ITALY)

Montelago Celtic Festival is a two day festival entirely dedicated to Celtic music from all over the world.   This is the programme for 2014:  Friday 1 August 2014 -Main stage: Ouberet (France) Celtica Pipes Rock (Austria) Paddy and the Rats (Hungary) -Second stage Oloferne...

BAND OF THE MONTH - THE CLAN

The Band of March 2014 hail from Muggiò, near Milan (Italy): The Clan. They have just released a demo. All the songs are standards, but I'm looking forward to listening some original stuff from this band. "The Clan - Irish rock band from Milan formed in September 2013 from musicians coming from...