2016-10-30 ALBUM REVIEW - FOLKLAW "Smokey Joe" (2016)

FolkLaw "Smokey Joe" Fiddle of Eigth Records FO8R01CDRelease date: June 28, 2016Running time: 43:26, 11 tracksFokLaw is a fiddle fronted folk rock band from the Cotswolds, England. The band was founded by Nick Gibbs and their first album “Nations Pride” was released in 2010: “Nations Pride” was a...

2016-10-29 FREE DOWNLOAD - MICKEY RICKSHAW "Wild Atlantic - Acoustic EP"

This album was recorded in Mike's bedroom by Mike and Shane. If you want them to do more acoustic stuff like this, let them know!. These and more songs can be heard at Celtic Folk Punk Radio. And remember that you can read our write-up about Mickey Rickshaw's latest album, "Behind the Eight Ball"...

2016-10-27 VIDEO AND FREE DOWNLOAD - JAKE AND THE JELLYFISH "Killing Time"

Jake And The Jellyfish are a folk punk band from Leeds, UK who are armed with foot stomping, beer soaked folk tunes and ‘sing your heart out’ punk rock anthems. Taking influence from pretty much everywhere, the Jellyfish add bits of gypsy punk, a dash of Reggae and a hint of Ska to their base of...

2016-10-25 ALBUM REVIEW - WENCHES & ROGUES "s/t" (2016)

Wenches and Rogues "s/t"Release date: September 20, 2016Running time: 10 tracks, 35:14  Wenches and Rogues hail from Saskatoon, in the Canadian Prairies. Kristen Ratzlaff (vocals and oboe), Pierre Bazin (vocals, bagpipes and whistle), Trevor Merrigan (guitar and bodhrán), Andrew Fitch ...

2016-10-23 FREE DOWNLOAD - DEIEDRA "Ehorzlearen kantuak"

As usual, the Basque band Deiedra is sharing their latest album "Ehorzlearen kantuak" for free. Anyway, it'd be nice if you could contact them and buy the physical version. Plenty of  Irish/Basque ballads with a punk twist sung both in Basque and Spanish. The band consists of Hibai (lead vocals...

2016-10-22 VIDEOS - CELTAS CORTOS

Celtas Cortos live together with the Orquesta Sinfónica del Principado de Asturias. The main Spanish Celtic rock band have recently celebrated their 30th anniversary. The song "20 de Abril" was covered by Oysterband on their album "Trawler". Celtas Cortos - 20 de Abril (In Crescendo - Directo...

2016-10-20 ALBUM REVIEW - THE MUCKERS "s/t" (2016)

The Muckers "The Muckers"Release date. September 1, 2016Running time:46:01, 11 tracks + a hidden track The Muckers are a Celtic pub rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. They are Jeff Shaw (fiddle. mandolin, vocals), Brady Truelove (guitar, vocals), Brian Walsh (accordion, vocals) and Randall English...

2016-10-18 ALBUM REVIEW - KILKENNY KNIGHTS "Highland Rebels & Lowland Buskers" (2016)

Kilkenny Knights "Highland Rebels & Lowland Buskers" Self-releasedRelease date: June 4, 2016Running time: 50:48, 13 tracksKilkenny Knights released their sophomore album just before summertime. “Highland Rebels & Lowlands Buskers” is an amazing album. The German band has kept their...

2016-10-13 VIDEOS - LUGH "Live at Radar Show on Brazilian TVE"

Three Lugh songs live at the Radar show on Brazilian TVE last September 16, 2016. Enjoy!Lugh - Estrada do Perigo (Ao Vivo Radar | TVE) 2016Lugh - Tantos Caminhos (Ao Vivo Radar | TVE) 2016Lugh - Tudo que há para viver (Ao Vivo Radar | TVE) 20...

2016-10-12 ALBUM REVIEW AND FREE DOWNLOAD - MICKEY RICKSHAW "Behind the Eight Ball" (2016)

Mickey Rickshaw "Behind the Eight Ball" Release date: October 13, 2016 Running time: 29:10, 11 tracks When I discovered Mickey Rickshaw last year on Bandcamp, I fell in love with them straightaway. Needless to say, their debut album “No Heaven for Heroes” made the Top 3 at my Best of 2015 list...

2016-10-10 FREE DOWNLOAD - BLACKWATER JUKEBOX "Ancestors"

Blackwater Jukebox last EP, "Ancestors", includes a cover of "Dicey Riley". DOWNLOAD (Name Your Price): Bandcamp ...

2016-10-06 VIDEO - MICKEY RICKSHAW "Rats in Allston"

Mickey Rickshaw video for "Rats in Allston", off their upcoming album "Behind the Eight Ball". Mickey Rickshaw - Rats in Allston ...

2016-10-05 EP REVIEW - MICK O'TOOLE "A Working Class Battalion" (2016)

Mick O'Toole "A Working Class Battalion"Release date: October 1,  2016Running time: 20:44, 5 tracksMick O’Toole’s second EP “1665 Pitchfork Rebellion” was the best EP of 2015 in our list. At the beginning of 2016, they released a kick-ass single featuring Jamie Oliver (UK Subs): “False Flag...

2016-10-04 FREE DOWNLOAD - TENHOLES "Mesin Factory"

Tenholes have a new single and it's free! The song has already been added to the Celtic Folk Punk radio rotation. DOWNLOAD: Ripstore ...

2016-10-03 VIDEO - BODH'AKTAN "Ici"

One of my favourite bands have released another kick-ass video: Bodh'aktan "Ici". Bodh'aktan - Ici...