2016-07-31 ALBUM REVIEW - HAKKA MUGGIES "MDCCXLVI" (2016)

Hakka Muggies "MDCCXLVI"Release date: March 15, 2016Running time: 45:06, 10 tracks  Hakka muggies -  1 - Shetland; seasoned cod liver and oatmeal boiled in the stomach (muggie) of a fish.2 - an innovative folk metal band from the Czech Republic established in 2002.Hakka Muggies should be...

2016-07-31 VIDEO - THE DRUNKEN LAZY BASTARDS "I should've Been an Irish Guy"

The Drunken Lazy Bastards are a band from the Paris region (France). They released an album in 2013 and this is their brand new video for "I Should've Been an Irish Guy"  WebsiteFacebookLine-up:Max - vocals, guitarLuigi - whistles, harmonicaPamphile - accordionJérémy - drumsNicolas - bassDiscographie:"Drunk...

2016-07-30 FREE DOWNLOAD - SINFUL MAGGIE "3 track EP"

Another band that the lads from London Celtic Punks have unveiled at their facebook page. Sinful Maggie hail from Dorset. Briony Ireland was a member of the sadly defunct band The Devil Rejects. In fact, the last track of their "13" album was titled "Sinful Maggie".   A 3 track EP is available...

2016-07-29 VIDEO - BODH'AKTAN "Samedi soir au fais dodo"

One of the best songs of the year and probably the best song for the summer: Bodh'aktan "Samedi soir au fais dodo". Bodh'aktan - Samedi soir au fais dodo...

2016-07-29 ROIO - THE MAHONES Live at The Phoenix

This is the 25th Anniversary show that The Mahones played last March 23, 2016 at The Phoenix (Toronto, Canada). It's a soundboard boot taped by Rob Gale and featuring a lot of guests. Enjoy! DOWNLOAD:Archive org (WAV)Archive org (Mp3)  ...

2016-07-28 VIDEO - HIGH SEA LOOTERS "The Beginning"

High Sea Looters video for "The Beginning". High Sea Looters - The Beginning &nbs...

2016-07-28 FREE DOWNLOAD: HIGH SEA LOOTERS "The Beginning"

In the age of Google everything can be found. However, there is not enough info about High Sea Looters. Their debut album "The Beginning" is available for free/Name Your Price on Bandcamp and they have an official  video for "The Beginning", but they don't have Facebook/Twitter pages. Apparently...

2016-07-27 ALBUM REVIEW - THE LOGUES "Comin' of Age"

The Logues "Comin' of Age" LGS009Release date: May 29, 2016Running time: 46:05, 14 tracksThe Logues released their debut album “Tough at the Bottom” in 2011. As they say on the liner notes, they’ve only managed to write two albums in 10 years. Anyway, before releasing “Comin’ of Age”, they released...

2016-07-26 VIDEO - SPIRIT OF THE WEST "Live at Massey Hall June 6, 2016"

"Documenting what was among the band’s final performances, Vancouver-based Spirit of the West celebrated their incredible 30+ year career with a capacity crowd at Toronto's historic Massey Hall. The WCMA Hall of Fame inductees performed fan favourites such as "Venice is Sinking," "The Crawl,"...

2016-07-21 VIDEOS - THE LOGUES

The Logues recently released their second album "Comin' of Age". The songs will be featured at Celtic Folk Punk Radio this weekend and an album review will be posted soon. These are some videos for 5 songs from "Comin' of Age". "Home", "All I Want is You" and "I'm on Fire" were recorded live at...

2016-07-19 VIDEO - THE WHISKY PRIESTS "Live at Neckarpark, Mannheim, 1999" (full gig fan video)

Gary Miller (The Whisky Priests founding member and main songwriter) has just shared this full gig video that he found on YouTube. And these are the latest news about Gary's forthcoming album and The Whisky Priests discography reissue: "The huge 'Mad Martins' Deluxe Triple CD/Book (a real collectors'...

2016-07-14 VIDEO - KILLIMOR "Rider's Soul"

Killimor is a new bagpipes punk band from Mâcon (Saôn-et-Loire, France). Line-up Romain Simondet: Vocals, BagpipesGeoffrey Chevalier : Bass, Backing VocalsMorgan McBogar: Bagpipes, Tin WhistleCédric DeFaria: Guitar, Backing VocalsThomas Ramette: Drums, Backing VocalsKevin P.: Vocals, Guitar,...

2016-07-13 ALBUM REVIEW - SIR REG "Modern Day Disgrace" (2016)

SIR REG "Modern Day Disgrace" Gain Sony MusicRelease date: June 17, 2016Running time: 35:46, 11 tracksIn August 2014 Sir Reg signed with a new label linked to Sony, Gain Music Entertainment. Every band’s album had been chosen The Best album for Celtic Rock & Punk for 2010, 2011 and 2013 by Paddy...

2016-07-12 VIDEO - IN FOR A PENNY "Stumblin' Home"

Here's In for a Penny video for the song "Stumblin' Home" from their "Every Day Should Be Saint Paddy's Day" E.P. Filmed over the course of two days at Huc A Poos, The Sand Bar, Sean's apartment and their home streets of Tybee Island, Georgia.Huge thanks to Ricardo Ochoa for providing the gypsy jazz...

2016-07-11 THE DEAD MAGGIES ON TOUR (AUSTRALIA, INDONESIA, VIETNAM)

PRESS RELEASE 200 years since invading Tasmania, The Empire is in its death throes. But while Maggie’s dead, her ideas don’t rest. We can’t change the past, and we should probably talk about it... but instead, go and catch The Dead Maggies. Tasmanian story-telling, flannie-clad, folk-punks The...

2016-07-10 ALBUM REVIEW AND FREE DOWNLOAD - SIGELPA "Rabant original" (2016)

Sigelpa "Rabant original"Release date: July 8, 2016Running time: 28:14, 14 tracksThe Catalonian folk-rock/Celtic punk scene is alive and kicking. Ebri Knight released their third album last year, Lád Cúig have recently released their second album and Sigelpa have just released “Rabant original”,...

2016-07-09 VIDEO - BARBAR'O'RHUM "La République Pirate"

Barbar'O'Rhum lyrics video for "La Republique Pirate", off their debut album "Toutes les Routes Mènent au Rhum". It's a song about the Pirate Republic established at Nassau at the beginning of the XVIIth century.Barbar'O'Rhum - La République Pira...

2016-07-08 VIDEO - CAROTTÉ - Un gars du far west

A new video by Quebecer band Carotté: "Un gars du far west" Carotté - Un  gars du far we...

2016-07-08 PRE-ORDER THE RUMJACKS NEW ALBUM

    PRESS RELEASE - The Rumjacks brand new studio album Sleepin' Rough out August 5 - PRE-ORDER NOW!It’s what’s become vintage Rumjacks; there’s no point beating about the bush, it’s out the gate and straight down to business.Recorded at Bomba Studios in regional Victoria, Sleepin’...

2016-07-07 ALBUM REVIEW - TRANSPHER "Black Sam" (2016)

Transpher "Black Sam" Self-released Release date: May 20, 2016 Running time: 38:00, 9 tracks Transpher is a Celtic rock/pirate rock band from Melun (Île de France region, France):  Jean-Marc Houdayer (lead vocals, guitar), Philippe Sternis  (bouzouki and acoustic guitar), Franck Fafin...

2016-07-05 VIDEO - KOLORFUL "Sosem kérte"

Kolorful video for "Sosem kérte", the new song by the Hungarian band. Kolorful - Sosem kérte ...

2016-07-05 PADDY ROCK PODCAST - EPISODE #24 Father's Day in July!

(This podcast was originally posted at Paddy Rock last June 30, 2016. Enjoy! ) …Now the Party can begin !  Originally this episode was meant to be released around Father’s Day, but as we know life happens often and it has happened again. It’s been just about a month since the last...

2016-07-01 THE GRINNING BARRETTS, FANTASTIC BAGPIPES PUNK BAND FROM CANADA

A Canadian band for Canada Day. If you listen regularly to Celtic Folk Punk radio, you already know this kick-ass band from Vancouver Island, since their songs have been featured the last two weekends (and this one too). The Grinning Barretts are a 5 piece Celt-Punk band from Ladysmith BC Canada. Formed...