Friday, September 28, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
REVIEW - THE WAXIES "Wasted Saints"
By Celtic Folk Punk
On 8:41 PM
In 5 Reviews, 8 New Albums, Celtic Punk, Celtic Rock, The Waxies, USA
The Waxies "Wasted Saints" Self-released (2012)
Release date: March 15,2012
Running time: 29:26, 8 tracks
"Wasted Saints" is the second album released by The Waxies. Many bands have used the word “tales” on their titles in the last couple of years : “Tales from the Death Shore”, “Overground Tales”, “Tales from the Wasteland”… As you can see, that word cannot be found on the new Waxies album title. However, that’s exactly what the listener gets: a bunch of tales written by different members of the band.
“Empty Bed” is a kick-ass opening track with a great chorus (“Whiskey won’t fill, won’t fill this empty bed” ). American influences on a song on which vocals are shared by a boy and a girl ; “The Way Back Home” is an excellent Russian/gypsy number with some klezmer influences (the sound of the clarinet); “Another Wasted Saint” is a top-notch song with parts of “Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye” and “The Kesh”; and, of course, the last number, "Out in the Desert", an amazing Western song of revenge. Just listen to the intro of the song, it has all the elements to catch you: the sound of the Jews harp, a wolf and a train.
Together with these awesome self-penned songs, The Waxies have recorded four covers. I love “Irish Soldier Laddie”, with that tin whistle and mandolin sound à la Skels, together with the fiddle. But their rendition of “The Raggle Taggle Gypsy” is very interesting too. Female vocals and a great tune on which the tin whistle and the fiddle shine.
The Waxies’ own universe is really appealing on both fronts, lyrically and musically. Maybe they are not so raucous as The Tossers or The Fisticuffs, but when I listen to their songs I realize that all the songs get the right treatment. The influences and genres are different, but the final result is really tight. Besides, every single instrument (banjo, mandolin, guitar, tin whistle, fiddle, bass and drums) can be heard on the mix and that’s something that I appreciate. It’s a little bit annoying when one reads that there are six, seven or eight musicians playing on a song and one cannot hear all the instruments.
If you like Lexington Field, The Dreadnoughts, Garrahan’s Ghost and Johnny Cash, then you will enjoy The Waxies too.
Tracklist:
1.Empty Bed 03:01
2.Irish Soldier Laddie 01:58
3.The Way Back Home 05:26
4.Another Wasted Saint 03:43
5.House Carpenter 03:53
6.The Rocky Road to Dublin 02:59
7.The Raggle Taggle Gypsy 02:38
8.Out in the Desert 05:30
http://www.thewaxies.com
http://www.reverbnation.com/thewaxiesgr
http://www.facebook.com/theWaxies
Click to buy:
http://thewaxiesgr.bandcamp.com/album/wasted-saints
Review by Kinksmarkham
Release date: March 15,2012
Running time: 29:26, 8 tracks
"Wasted Saints" is the second album released by The Waxies. Many bands have used the word “tales” on their titles in the last couple of years : “Tales from the Death Shore”, “Overground Tales”, “Tales from the Wasteland”… As you can see, that word cannot be found on the new Waxies album title. However, that’s exactly what the listener gets: a bunch of tales written by different members of the band.
“Empty Bed” is a kick-ass opening track with a great chorus (“Whiskey won’t fill, won’t fill this empty bed” ). American influences on a song on which vocals are shared by a boy and a girl ; “The Way Back Home” is an excellent Russian/gypsy number with some klezmer influences (the sound of the clarinet); “Another Wasted Saint” is a top-notch song with parts of “Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye” and “The Kesh”; and, of course, the last number, "Out in the Desert", an amazing Western song of revenge. Just listen to the intro of the song, it has all the elements to catch you: the sound of the Jews harp, a wolf and a train.
Together with these awesome self-penned songs, The Waxies have recorded four covers. I love “Irish Soldier Laddie”, with that tin whistle and mandolin sound à la Skels, together with the fiddle. But their rendition of “The Raggle Taggle Gypsy” is very interesting too. Female vocals and a great tune on which the tin whistle and the fiddle shine.
The Waxies’ own universe is really appealing on both fronts, lyrically and musically. Maybe they are not so raucous as The Tossers or The Fisticuffs, but when I listen to their songs I realize that all the songs get the right treatment. The influences and genres are different, but the final result is really tight. Besides, every single instrument (banjo, mandolin, guitar, tin whistle, fiddle, bass and drums) can be heard on the mix and that’s something that I appreciate. It’s a little bit annoying when one reads that there are six, seven or eight musicians playing on a song and one cannot hear all the instruments.
If you like Lexington Field, The Dreadnoughts, Garrahan’s Ghost and Johnny Cash, then you will enjoy The Waxies too.
Tracklist:
1.Empty Bed 03:01
2.Irish Soldier Laddie 01:58
3.The Way Back Home 05:26
4.Another Wasted Saint 03:43
5.House Carpenter 03:53
6.The Rocky Road to Dublin 02:59
7.The Raggle Taggle Gypsy 02:38
8.Out in the Desert 05:30
http://www.thewaxies.com
http://www.reverbnation.com/thewaxiesgr
http://www.facebook.com/theWaxies
Click to buy:
http://thewaxiesgr.bandcamp.com/album/wasted-saints
Review by Kinksmarkham
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
ROIO - THE FATTY FARMERS Radio Session
The Fatty Farmers were interviewed and played some acoustic tracks at the Radio Universitaria Alcalá de Henares this Summer.
If you download this file, you will get:
1) The podcast (interview in Spanish + acoustic tracks at "La Furgo" RUAH)
2) Three separate Mp3 with the 3 songs
Enjoy!
DOWNLOAD:
Monday, September 24, 2012
VIDEO - CHANTER'S ALLEY
By Celtic Folk Punk
On 8:14 PM
In 3 Videos, Bagpipes Punk, Celtic Punk, Chanter's Alley, South Korea
Chanter's Alley, amazing bagpipes punk band from Seoul (South Korea)
Line-up:
John Middlemis - Lead vocals/guitar
Bryan Suechting - Bass/vocals
David Seiden - Guitar
Trevor Gardner - Bagpipes/Harmonica/vocals
Ray Paez - Drums
Discography:
"Chanter's Alley" (5 track EP, 2012)
Sunday, September 23, 2012
REVIEW - THE STUBBY SHILLELAGHS - "Parental Advisory Live!" (2012)
By Celtic Folk Punk
On 10:55 AM
In 5 Reviews, 8 New Albums, Ballads, Celtic drinking songs, Pub music, The Stubby Shillelaghs, USA
The Stubby Shillelaghs "Parental Advisory Live!" Self-released
Release date: March 2012
Running time: 50:09 + 60:44, 16 + 13 tracks
I have noticed that normally when a reviewer writes about a live album he is not happy with the final result: the listener cannot feel the atmosphere, the sound is artificial, there are too many overdubs … Usually I don’t have that problem. And I guess that those reviewers won’t be disappointed with the 2CD live album by The Stubby Shillelaghs.
Is the sound “raw”? Sure. Can you hear the crowd? Yes, but they are not so annoying as on Great Big Sea “Road Rage” album. Is the chat between songs interesting? Of course, just have a look to the title, “Parental Advisory”.
The four guys from Colorado have recorded one of their Tuesday shows at Patrick's Irish Pub in Greeley. When you put the CDs on your player you can feel that you’re there too. The band is really tight, specially Andy on vocals and Jacie on fiddle. They have taken the spirit of the likes of The Dubliners, The Wolfe Tones and The Clancy Brothers and have added a great deal of their own ingredients to the mix. As a result, two well-balanced sets of Irish ballads, Scottish songs, drinking songs, comedy, some bluegrass and modern Celtic classics such as “The Jedi Drinking Song” (Dust Rhinos) or “The Scotman” (Mike Cross).
And that’s what makes this 2 CD set so special, the choice of the songs together with the self-penned material. Eight songs (“Unapolegitically Me”, “Club to the Pub”, “Mountain Rain”, “Corn Shucklin’ Time”, “Far Back When”, “To Those We Loved”, “The Vodka Song” an “Top o’the Morning Wood” ) written mainly by Shaugnessy McDaniel and amazing tune written by Jacquelyne McConnell ("Sgt. McConnell"). Without those numbers, the album would be one more among the only-listened-on.St Patrick’s CDs. Fortunately, this 2 CD set can be enjoyed all along the year. Well-done, Stubbies!
Tracklist:
CD1 :
1. Whiskey in the Jar 3:17
2. Dirty Old Town Intro 0:16
3. Dirty Old Town 3:43
4. The Spanish Lady 3:07
5. Holy Ground 3:44
6. Free Jameson 0:20
7. Finnegan's Wake 5:10
8. Crooked Jack 2:14
9. Sgt. McConnell 2:26
10. Unapologetically Me 4:13
11. Club 2 Da Pub 3:53
12. Mountain Rain 3:29
13. Corn Shuckin' Time 3:57
14. The Far Back When 4:56
15. Molly Malone 2:25
16. Beer Beer Beer 2:44
CD2:
1. MacPherson's Rant 3:54
2. Ol' Dun Cow 5:50
3. The Jedi Drinking Song 6:19
4. Quare Bungle Rye 3:09
5. Wild Rover 3:40
6. I'm a Rover 3:58
7. The Scotsman 2:50
8. South Australia 2:36
9. To Those We Loved (and Should'na Hae) 3:20
10. The Vodka Song 3:29
11. The Cobbler 3:28
12. 7 Drunken Nights 13:51
13. Top O' the Mornin' Wood 3:56
http://thestubbies.net
http://www.thestubbies.net/The_Music.html (All the lyrics here)
http://www.facebook.com/thestubbyshillelaghs
http://www.reverbnation.com/thestubbyshillelaghs
http://www.last.fm/music/The+Stubby+Shillelaghs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p-PZl4HCoE&feature=colike (Interview)
Click to buy:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/thestubbyshillelaghs2
http://thestubbyshillelaghs.bigcartel.com
Review by Kinksmarkham
Release date: March 2012
Running time: 50:09 + 60:44, 16 + 13 tracks
I have noticed that normally when a reviewer writes about a live album he is not happy with the final result: the listener cannot feel the atmosphere, the sound is artificial, there are too many overdubs … Usually I don’t have that problem. And I guess that those reviewers won’t be disappointed with the 2CD live album by The Stubby Shillelaghs.
Is the sound “raw”? Sure. Can you hear the crowd? Yes, but they are not so annoying as on Great Big Sea “Road Rage” album. Is the chat between songs interesting? Of course, just have a look to the title, “Parental Advisory”.
The four guys from Colorado have recorded one of their Tuesday shows at Patrick's Irish Pub in Greeley. When you put the CDs on your player you can feel that you’re there too. The band is really tight, specially Andy on vocals and Jacie on fiddle. They have taken the spirit of the likes of The Dubliners, The Wolfe Tones and The Clancy Brothers and have added a great deal of their own ingredients to the mix. As a result, two well-balanced sets of Irish ballads, Scottish songs, drinking songs, comedy, some bluegrass and modern Celtic classics such as “The Jedi Drinking Song” (Dust Rhinos) or “The Scotman” (Mike Cross).
And that’s what makes this 2 CD set so special, the choice of the songs together with the self-penned material. Eight songs (“Unapolegitically Me”, “Club to the Pub”, “Mountain Rain”, “Corn Shucklin’ Time”, “Far Back When”, “To Those We Loved”, “The Vodka Song” an “Top o’the Morning Wood” ) written mainly by Shaugnessy McDaniel and amazing tune written by Jacquelyne McConnell ("Sgt. McConnell"). Without those numbers, the album would be one more among the only-listened-on.St Patrick’s CDs. Fortunately, this 2 CD set can be enjoyed all along the year. Well-done, Stubbies!
Tracklist:
CD1 :
1. Whiskey in the Jar 3:17
2. Dirty Old Town Intro 0:16
3. Dirty Old Town 3:43
4. The Spanish Lady 3:07
5. Holy Ground 3:44
6. Free Jameson 0:20
7. Finnegan's Wake 5:10
8. Crooked Jack 2:14
9. Sgt. McConnell 2:26
10. Unapologetically Me 4:13
11. Club 2 Da Pub 3:53
12. Mountain Rain 3:29
13. Corn Shuckin' Time 3:57
14. The Far Back When 4:56
15. Molly Malone 2:25
16. Beer Beer Beer 2:44
CD2:
1. MacPherson's Rant 3:54
2. Ol' Dun Cow 5:50
3. The Jedi Drinking Song 6:19
4. Quare Bungle Rye 3:09
5. Wild Rover 3:40
6. I'm a Rover 3:58
7. The Scotsman 2:50
8. South Australia 2:36
9. To Those We Loved (and Should'na Hae) 3:20
10. The Vodka Song 3:29
11. The Cobbler 3:28
12. 7 Drunken Nights 13:51
13. Top O' the Mornin' Wood 3:56
http://thestubbies.net
http://www.thestubbies.net/The_Music.html (All the lyrics here)
http://www.facebook.com/thestubbyshillelaghs
http://www.reverbnation.com/thestubbyshillelaghs
http://www.last.fm/music/The+Stubby+Shillelaghs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p-PZl4HCoE&feature=colike (Interview)
Click to buy:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/thestubbyshillelaghs2
http://thestubbyshillelaghs.bigcartel.com
Review by Kinksmarkham
Saturday, September 22, 2012
ROIO - TOM BOMBADIL "Live"
Awesome band from Castellón (Spain). They released a couple of albums in the 90's and have played some reunion shows since 2009.
These guys took some Irish/Scottish songs/tunes and put funny lyrics to them (in Spanish or Valencià). All the songs come from a gig that was broadcasted by a local TV channel.
Original studio versions from the first album "Tom Bombadil": 2, 7, 8, 12, 13
Original studio versions from the second album "El camino pedregoso": 3, 5, 6, 9, 11
Original studio versions from the second album "El camino pedregoso": 3, 5, 6, 9, 11
These are the songs on which Tom Bombadil based his renditions:
03- The Ballad of Saint Anne's Reel (The Dubliners "25 Years Celebration")
05 - King of The Fairies (Horslips "Dance Hall Sweethearts")
06 - Galway Races (The Dubliners) + Airiños aires (Xoaquin Cesteira)
08 - The Musical Priest (Horlsips "Happy to Meet, Sorry to Part")
09 - Botany Bay (Wolfe Tones) + Drowsy Maggie + The Traveler
11 - All for Me Grog (The Dubliners)
13 - Star of the Co. Down
All tracks: Music trad., arr. Tom Bombadil, Lyrics: V.Tena/N.Fernández, track 9 X.del Senyor
http://www.myspace.com/tombombadilcs
Line-up:
Valentín Tena - Vocals bodhrán
Juanjo Costa - Accordion, keyboards, classic guitar
Nicolás Fernández - Flutes, Galician pipes, Uilleannn pipes
Ximo Muñoz - Tenor banjo, mandolin, tambourine, Jews Harp
Javier M. - Fiddle
Xavier del senyor - Drums, percussions
Manolo Ávila - Acosutic guitars, electric guitar
Sebastián Cerdán - Tin whistle
Cristian Arenós - Bass
Discography:
"La estrella de la región/Hay un tío en mi calle que no quiere trabajar" (2 track single, 1991)
"Tom Bombadil" (13 tracks, 1995)
"El camino pedregoso" (12 tracks, 1996)
DOWNLOAD:
http://www.mediafire.com/?87xwkinhtr87kv1
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
REVIEW - SEAGULLS ARE DRUNK Self-titled Demo CD
Seagulls Are Drunk - Demo
Release date: 2011
Running time: 18:36, 5 tracks
Segulls Are Drunk is a 5 piece band from Reims, France. This demo CD was released in 2011 by Bruno (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Olivier (keyboards, accordion, vocals), Quentin (drums) and Fabien (guitar, vocals) . At the time being SAD have a fifth member, Joaquim, who plays flute and bombarde.
Release date: 2011
Running time: 18:36, 5 tracks
Segulls Are Drunk is a 5 piece band from Reims, France. This demo CD was released in 2011 by Bruno (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Olivier (keyboards, accordion, vocals), Quentin (drums) and Fabien (guitar, vocals) . At the time being SAD have a fifth member, Joaquim, who plays flute and bombarde.
These French musicians have already shared the stage with The Popes, Jamie Clarke’s Perfect and Mirror Field and they say that they love beer, Ireland, Scotland, songs about losers, folk music, bad jokes, whisky, the ships … The five songs on the demo CD can be labeled as folk , but in the American meaning of the word. An influence would be Bob Dylan, but there are also some elements that link the band to Van Morrison or even the Irish band Black Velvet Band from their “When Justice Came” era.
My favourite songs are track no. 2, “Ol’lheary’s Gun” and track no. 3. “Like a Winkle in a Barrel of Whisky” is a catchy song with some Caribbean roots. I love it, it’s the kind of song that you can imagine being performed faster, slower, with more instruments or with less instruments and every version sounds great.
Unfortunately, the demo CD is sold-out, but all the tracks are available on YouTube. Anyway, Seagulls Are Drunk have recently released their debut album. So, if you like folk music based on guitars, keyboards/accordion and harmonica, contact the band and grab a copy.
Tracklist:
1 - Stone Child 3:54
2 - O'lheary's Gun 4:42
3 - Like a Winkle in a Barrel 2:38
4 - Feel Like a Storm 2:52
5 - Darkness of love 4:30
http://www.facebook.com/SeagullsAreDrunk
http://www.myspace.com/seagullsaredrunk
http://www.beezik.com/telecharger/a/225660-seagulls-are-drunk
http://www.deezer.com/fr/music/seagulls-are-drunk
Review by Kinksmarkham
My favourite songs are track no. 2, “Ol’lheary’s Gun” and track no. 3. “Like a Winkle in a Barrel of Whisky” is a catchy song with some Caribbean roots. I love it, it’s the kind of song that you can imagine being performed faster, slower, with more instruments or with less instruments and every version sounds great.
Unfortunately, the demo CD is sold-out, but all the tracks are available on YouTube. Anyway, Seagulls Are Drunk have recently released their debut album. So, if you like folk music based on guitars, keyboards/accordion and harmonica, contact the band and grab a copy.
Tracklist:
1 - Stone Child 3:54
2 - O'lheary's Gun 4:42
3 - Like a Winkle in a Barrel 2:38
4 - Feel Like a Storm 2:52
5 - Darkness of love 4:30
http://www.facebook.com/SeagullsAreDrunk
http://www.myspace.com/seagullsaredrunk
http://www.beezik.com/telecharger/a/225660-seagulls-are-drunk
http://www.deezer.com/fr/music/seagulls-are-drunk
Review by Kinksmarkham
Monday, September 17, 2012
VIDEO - LORDS OF THE PINT
Lords Of The Pint - "Saint Patrick"
Album "De La Cuite Dans Les Idées"
Réalisation Alexandre Aristides - 2012
Saturday, September 15, 2012
REVIEW - THE TOM FOOLIGANS "Five Rounds"
By Celtic Folk Punk
On 9:57 PM
In 5 Reviews, 8 New Albums, Bagpipes Punk, Celtic Punk, The Tomfooligans, USA
The Tomfooligans "Five Rounds"
Release date: August 2012
Running Time: 17:34, 5 tracks
“Five Rounds” is the first work by the Texan band The Tomfooligans. Alistair (drums), Jude (guitar and lead vocals), Patrick (bass) and Robert (pipes) have recorded 5 tracks following their own Celtic punk blend. Punk and pipes, but not a new Dropkick Murphys wannabe band.
Release date: August 2012
Running Time: 17:34, 5 tracks
“Five Rounds” is the first work by the Texan band The Tomfooligans. Alistair (drums), Jude (guitar and lead vocals), Patrick (bass) and Robert (pipes) have recorded 5 tracks following their own Celtic punk blend. Punk and pipes, but not a new Dropkick Murphys wannabe band.
Even if the sound quality could be improved, the lads have followed a very interesting approach. Yes, there are some traditional songs, but they have avoided the standards that every single band has recorded. Neither “Fields of Athenry”, nor “The Irish Rover” can be found on “Five Rounds”. And, when they have played traditional songs, they have really worked on them or have developed a new song based on them. For instance, the second track, “Nancy´s Barnyard” combines two traditional numbers: the pipes part is the tune of “Barnyards of Delgaty” while the lyrics are from “Nancy Whiskey”. The last track also features “Amazing Grace”, but is a new song, a tribute to some American heroes (the firemen).
There are two 100% original numbers on the EP. One of them is the opening track, “McGregor’s Pipes”. Once again The Tomfooligans talk about their heroes, in this case a Scottish immigrant that fought at The Alamo. Apparently John McGregor (pipes) had musical duels with Davy Crockett (fiddle).
The other self-penned song is track no. 3, "Paddy Reb". In fact, it’s my fave, an amazing Celtic punk song, similar to The Tradesmen's stuff.
If The Tomfooligans are faithful to their songwriting and find a good studio and/or producer, their debut album could be a must have.
Tracklist:
1. McGregor's Pipes 4:37
2. Nancy's Barnyard 2:12
3. Paddy Reb 3:14
4. Galway Races 3:25
5. Fireman's Carry 3:58
http://www.facebook.com/Tomfooligans
http://www.jango.com/music/The+Tomfooligans?l=0
http://www.myspace.com/thetomfooligans/music
Click to buy the EP:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/thetomfooligans
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_srch_drd_B0090OTIGE?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=The%20Tomfooligans&index=digital-music&search-type=ss
Review by Kinksmarkham
VIDEOS - HADRIAN'S WALL
Hadrian’s Wall borrows from traditional Celtic music, and creatively weaves it through their own unique blend of folk, blues, and pop/rock, to deliver a fresh and diverse palette of sound. Sometimes pensive, more often driving and melodic, the music is always captivating and the band always strong.
Since its inception in 1996, the band has been sure to maintain a close connection with their Celtic heritage. “Growing up in Glengarry meant that we heard just as much traditional music as we did modern music”, says singer and guitar player Neil Emberg. “Everyone knew and played a lot of old songs”. In fact, many of these traditional folk songs remain in the live set list, and several incarnations of them have ended up on Hadrian’s Wall recordings.
From their 1996 self-titled debut to their sixth album “A Good Excuse to Wear a Suit”, the band has released a steady stream of CDs, featuring both traditional and original songs. Fiddle, accordion, whistles, and bagpipes can be found throughout, while vocal duties are split between Emberg and drummer/percussionist Richard Irwin. Emberg’s powerful vocal style provides a perfect counterpoint to Irwin’s soulful delivery.
Since its inception in 1996, the band has been sure to maintain a close connection with their Celtic heritage. “Growing up in Glengarry meant that we heard just as much traditional music as we did modern music”, says singer and guitar player Neil Emberg. “Everyone knew and played a lot of old songs”. In fact, many of these traditional folk songs remain in the live set list, and several incarnations of them have ended up on Hadrian’s Wall recordings.
From their 1996 self-titled debut to their sixth album “A Good Excuse to Wear a Suit”, the band has released a steady stream of CDs, featuring both traditional and original songs. Fiddle, accordion, whistles, and bagpipes can be found throughout, while vocal duties are split between Emberg and drummer/percussionist Richard Irwin. Emberg’s powerful vocal style provides a perfect counterpoint to Irwin’s soulful delivery.
But it’s on stage that the band truly feels at home. By nature, Celtic music attracts those who enjoy sharing good music, good drink, and good friends. This is truly evident when Hadrian’s Wall hits the stage. Inspiring musicianship and energetic sets, combined with the bands easy charm, make for a dynamic and enjoyable show, every time. Over the past few years the band has been honored and graced with invitations to play at many of the continent’s biggest Celtic, Folk, and World Music festivals. “The pleasure of sharing the stage with some of the world’s best musicians and songwriters is all ours!” exclaims drummer/vocalist Richard Irwin.
Although this talented group of musicians are certainly seasoned players on this circuit, 2006 will mark a new chapter in their careers. With the release of the new album and a North American tour in it's support, Hadrian's Wall plans to take on dynamic musical ventures that will see them play everything from intimate acoustic concerts right up to large-scale festivals, in front of tens of thousands. Watch for Hadrian's Wall in your area and experience a live performance that has been described as "nothing less than dynamic, energetic, and unforgettable."
Line-up:
Current
Neil Emberg - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Dave Gossage - Irish Flutes, Harmonica, Whistles and Electric Guitar
Ashley MacLeod - Vocals, Fiddle, Accordion
Terry O'Farrell - Vocals, Bass
Ewen McIntosh - Vocals, Mandolin, Bouzouki, Guitar
Richard Irwin - Vocals, Drums
Current
Neil Emberg - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Dave Gossage - Irish Flutes, Harmonica, Whistles and Electric Guitar
Ashley MacLeod - Vocals, Fiddle, Accordion
Terry O'Farrell - Vocals, Bass
Ewen McIntosh - Vocals, Mandolin, Bouzouki, Guitar
Richard Irwin - Vocals, Drums
Old members:
Jay Weiler -Fiddle and vocals
Nelson MacPherson - Accordion
Jonathan Moorman - Fiddle/Vocals
Bill Gossage - Double Bass/Electric Bass/Vocals
Discography:
"Hadrian's Wall" (1996)
"Glengarry" (1997)
"Courtin' in the Kitchen" (1998)
"Elbow, Grease & Whiskey" (2000)
"Live" (14 tracks, 2001)
"A Good Excuse to Wear a Suit" (10 tracks, 2003)
"Collection" (20 tracks)
"Tonight's Lineup" (Live, 11 tracks, 2010)
(click on the titles to read the reviews)
"Hadrian's Wall" (1996)
"Glengarry" (1997)
"Courtin' in the Kitchen" (1998)
"Elbow, Grease & Whiskey" (2000)
"Live" (14 tracks, 2001)
"A Good Excuse to Wear a Suit" (10 tracks, 2003)
"Collection" (20 tracks)
"Tonight's Lineup" (Live, 11 tracks, 2010)
(click on the titles to read the reviews)
More info:
http://neilemberg.com
http://www.sonicbids.com/2/EPK/?epk_id=144749
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=698916
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hadrians-Wall/261038567272606
http://www.myspace.com/hadwall
http://www.last.fm/music/Hadrian%27s+Wall
http://planetlyrics.co/artist/Hadrian%27s+Wall/photos/1#.UFQ4cVGf-So
Click on those links to buy their music:
http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/artist/Hadrian%27s+Wall/a/albums.htm
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/HadriansWall
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/HadriansWall1
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/hadrians-wall/id111274808
Hadrian's Wall 2012 Promo (Step it Out Mary/Julia Delaney)
Hadrian's Wall - The Jolly Piper (Live 2001)
Hadrian's Wall - "North and South of the River"
Hadrian's Wall performing Christy Moore/U2's "North and South of the River" at Midwinter Scottish & Irish Festival in Valley Forge, PA on Sunday, March 25th, 2012.
Hadrian's Wall "She Moved through the Fair"
Hadrian's Wall on Saturday at the 2009 MidWinter Scottish Irish Festival in King of Prussia, PA
Hadrian's Wall
The headlining act at Almonte Celtfest 2008, performing Sunday, July 13th, 2008 at Gemmill Park.
Hadrian's Wall "I Useta Lover"
Hadrian's Wall - The Jolly Piper (Live 2001)
Hadrian's Wall - "North and South of the River"
Hadrian's Wall performing Christy Moore/U2's "North and South of the River" at Midwinter Scottish & Irish Festival in Valley Forge, PA on Sunday, March 25th, 2012.
Hadrian's Wall "She Moved through the Fair"
Hadrian's Wall on Saturday at the 2009 MidWinter Scottish Irish Festival in King of Prussia, PA
Hadrian's Wall
The headlining act at Almonte Celtfest 2008, performing Sunday, July 13th, 2008 at Gemmill Park.
Hadrian's Wall "I Useta Lover"
Hadrian's Wall performs "I Useta Love Her" at the Almonte Celtfest, Sunday, July 13th, 2008.
Friday, September 14, 2012
NEWS - SEVEN LITTLE SISTERS
"Hello all you wonderful people,
Seven Little Sisters have had a pretty quiet summer but we have a busy October & November ahead of us and we have now started to record our new album - 'A Devil on Each Shoulder' - which we will release in mid January.....watch this space!
Seven Little Sisters have had a pretty quiet summer but we have a busy October & November ahead of us and we have now started to record our new album - 'A Devil on Each Shoulder' - which we will release in mid January.....watch this space!
A note to all of our American brothers and sisters:
We are hoping to be touring America in 2013. We've taken the obvious step of applying to showcase at the SXSW conference in 2013, which if successful, will mean we will be in America next March......I appreciate that every other band on the planet will also be applying and our chances of getting the gig are akin to a snowball in hell, but we have gone for it anyway. If we are not chosen, I have a meeting with an American contact now residing in London in October......we'll just have to do it the old fashioned way!
We do not normally ask anything of our fans, but our chances of building a fan base in another country are limited, so if you could help us spread the word about Seven Little Sisters by telling your friends and family to check us out, we'd really appreciate it.
Also, if anyone has any towns or venues in America that they think we should contact, then just let us know and we'll do our best to get there.
All the best,
Seven Little Sisters"
Thursday, September 13, 2012
NEWS - BLEEDING HEARTS
FOXIE'S EVER SO NICELY RE-BRANDED 'RANT' AKA THOUGHTS OF AN ANGRY PHILOSOPHER:
Sounds nothing like any of my other rants... promise
1. NEWS
Those of you who follow us closely... yeah, I know it's hard to believe it's true that some of you do - but I am told by the man who counts the website and facebook hits that some of you do... anyway we do have some new news:
1.1 Lizzie has left the band due to unforeseen personal circumstances. We wish her well and we are currently auditioning her replacement. In the meantime, Mark 'madfiddler' Knight has rejoined the fold until we can find a permanent bow merchant. So, if you think you're suited to what we do and can attack those fiddle strings... get in touch.
1.2 Bleeding Hearts are soon to start working with a nice couple of chaps called Paul and Marcus at CN Management - who will be 'managing' us. Yes, that is most definitely hard to believe because if you ask my boss at work he thinks I am the hardest person he has ever had to manage. So, we prefer to call it a mutually beneficial partnership. Anyway, their management company will, from now on, be responsible for the business end of what we do; so we can concentrate on making the music and getting pissed. We are really excited about this development!!!! Yarp!
1.3 As part of our 're-branding' exercise we are henceforth to be considered 'Anthemic Folk'. It's the same as punk-folk-rock but easier to sell I am told (-:
2. FOLK N GLORY
Folk 'n' Glory is 11 tracks long. Having been done 1,2,3,4, stylee all together in a room through hot valves straight to our budget pc - and it's got a lo-fi charm all of its own. We went for that 60s/70s vibe with band in a room having fun feel and we thinks that's exactly what we've got. Folk 'n' Glory has quite a retro feel to the music and artwork, which we think you'll be pleased with, we are. Deffo folkier than Politics and on a par with fiddle-punkin' 'Propaganda' for that soundscape to the revolution Foxie is planning every day. Yay, that's getting closer too by the way...
It's received rave reviews in Rock n Reel and Froots as well as a multitude of other mags and online sources... we hear that one mag didn't like it much so we were gonna' send them a horses head through the post but it didn't fit into the jiffy bag so I didn't bother.
4. WE IS ON I-TUNES ETC ETC.
Yeah, you know we are, go check it out or do it the old fashioned way and visit our 'DOSHSWAP' page or come to a Bleedin' gig.
5. FORUM.
Contact 'keeping it nice since 1972 Ewan Porter hyphen Stevens' if you wanna tell him a story... we wish he would tell us one 'cus that blog of his is a bit out of date (like I can talk with my lax attitude towards this website).
6. FINALLY.
CN Management will be working on 2013 gigs that will be posted up as soon as stuff starts getting confirmed, so until then, we hope to see some of you, all of you, new friends, old friends, lost friends at a gig soon, when they eventually happen, so don't be strangers!
Foxie
xx
GIGS 2012
5 October: Odins Rock Club, Commonwealth Road, Garnlydan, Ebbw Vale, Wales
10 November: The Wheatsheaf, Leighton Buzzard, UK
(www.thewheatie.co.uk)
And for 2013..... 5 January: Katie Fitzgeralds, Stourbridge UK
(www.katiefitzgeralds.co.uk)
(more gigs will be posted if/when/as they come in)
Sounds nothing like any of my other rants... promise
1. NEWS
Those of you who follow us closely... yeah, I know it's hard to believe it's true that some of you do - but I am told by the man who counts the website and facebook hits that some of you do... anyway we do have some new news:
1.1 Lizzie has left the band due to unforeseen personal circumstances. We wish her well and we are currently auditioning her replacement. In the meantime, Mark 'madfiddler' Knight has rejoined the fold until we can find a permanent bow merchant. So, if you think you're suited to what we do and can attack those fiddle strings... get in touch.
1.2 Bleeding Hearts are soon to start working with a nice couple of chaps called Paul and Marcus at CN Management - who will be 'managing' us. Yes, that is most definitely hard to believe because if you ask my boss at work he thinks I am the hardest person he has ever had to manage. So, we prefer to call it a mutually beneficial partnership. Anyway, their management company will, from now on, be responsible for the business end of what we do; so we can concentrate on making the music and getting pissed. We are really excited about this development!!!! Yarp!
1.3 As part of our 're-branding' exercise we are henceforth to be considered 'Anthemic Folk'. It's the same as punk-folk-rock but easier to sell I am told (-:
2. FOLK N GLORY
Folk 'n' Glory is 11 tracks long. Having been done 1,2,3,4, stylee all together in a room through hot valves straight to our budget pc - and it's got a lo-fi charm all of its own. We went for that 60s/70s vibe with band in a room having fun feel and we thinks that's exactly what we've got. Folk 'n' Glory has quite a retro feel to the music and artwork, which we think you'll be pleased with, we are. Deffo folkier than Politics and on a par with fiddle-punkin' 'Propaganda' for that soundscape to the revolution Foxie is planning every day. Yay, that's getting closer too by the way...
It's received rave reviews in Rock n Reel and Froots as well as a multitude of other mags and online sources... we hear that one mag didn't like it much so we were gonna' send them a horses head through the post but it didn't fit into the jiffy bag so I didn't bother.
4. WE IS ON I-TUNES ETC ETC.
Yeah, you know we are, go check it out or do it the old fashioned way and visit our 'DOSHSWAP' page or come to a Bleedin' gig.
5. FORUM.
Contact 'keeping it nice since 1972 Ewan Porter hyphen Stevens' if you wanna tell him a story... we wish he would tell us one 'cus that blog of his is a bit out of date (like I can talk with my lax attitude towards this website).
6. FINALLY.
CN Management will be working on 2013 gigs that will be posted up as soon as stuff starts getting confirmed, so until then, we hope to see some of you, all of you, new friends, old friends, lost friends at a gig soon, when they eventually happen, so don't be strangers!
Foxie
xx
GIGS 2012
5 October: Odins Rock Club, Commonwealth Road, Garnlydan, Ebbw Vale, Wales
10 November: The Wheatsheaf, Leighton Buzzard, UK
(www.thewheatie.co.uk)
And for 2013..... 5 January: Katie Fitzgeralds, Stourbridge UK
(www.katiefitzgeralds.co.uk)
(more gigs will be posted if/when/as they come in)
NEWS - THE STANFIELDS
THE STANFIELDS ANNOUNCE CANADIAN TOUR IN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
New dates scheduled as the band promotes latest album "Death & Taxes"
Available September 18 on GroundSwell Music / Warner Music Canada
Following the release of their sophomore album "Death & Taxes" on September 18, Halifax-based rockers The Stanfields will head out on a Canadian tour in October/ November, sponsored by Exclaim! Magazine. Already well-known in the Maritimes, the band will bring their dynamic live show to fans across the rest of the country as they support their newest release. The nearly two-month run kicks off October 10 in Ottawa and will see The Stanfields travel as far west as Victoria before returning home to the east coast in mid-November. The band has also just confirmed a special CD release show on September 18 in Halifax at the Seahorse Tavern.
Formed in 2008 and hailing from the gritty post-industrial towns of Nova Scotia, Canada, The Stanfields play every show like it's their collective last night on earth. Their kitchen party harmonies, thunderous rhythm section, high-octane stage show and genuine chemistry have won over audiences from coast to coast.
The band's groundbreaking live performances have earned them much-lauded opportunities to shine on stages at the Vancouver Olympics, Nova Scotia Music Awards, NXNE, CMW, SXSW, Junofest, and the 2011 Canada Games Opening Ceremonies. They have also shared the stage with Flogging Molly, The Arkells, Big Sugar, The Trews and Matt Mays, among other high profile acts.
The Stanfields - Canadian Tour Dates:
(* = w/ Gloryhound)
September 18 - Halifax, NS @ Seahorse Tavern (CD release show)
October 10 - Ottawa, ON @ Zaphod Beeblebrox*
October 12 - Toronto, ON @ El Mocambo*
October 15 - Dauphin, MB @ Watson Arts Centre*
October 16 - Saskatoon, SK @ Amigos Cantina*
October 17 - Calgary, AB @ The Gateway*
October 18 - Edmonton, AB @ Pawn Shop*
October 19 - Red Deer, AB @ The Vat Pub*
October 24 - Vancouver, BC @ Venue Nightclub*
October 25 - Nanaimo, BC @ The Cambie Pub*
October 26 - Victoria, BC @ Lucky Bar*
October 29 - Banff, AB @ The Devil's Gap*
October 30 - Regina, SK @ The Exchange*
October 31 - Winnipeg, MB @ The Zoo*
November 1 - Thunder Bay, ON @ Black Pirates Pub*
November 2 - Sault Ste Marie, ON @ Lop Lops*
November 3 - St. Catharines, ON @ The Mansion House*
November 4 - Peterborough, ON @ Red Dog*
November 5 - Hamilton, ON @ Casbah*
November 6 - Guelph, ON @ e-Bar*
November 8 - Montreal, QC @ Underworld*
November 10 - Liverpool, NS @ White Point (Nova Scotia Music Week)
November 16 - New Glasgow, NS @ New Glasgow Theatre
November 23 - Yarmouth, NS @ Red Knight
Previously Announced Dates:
September 14 - Victoria, BC @ Victoria Events Centre (Rifflandia)
September 15 - Victoria, BC @ Royal Athletic Park Side Stage (Rifflandia)
September 15 - Vancouver, BC @ The Shark Club
September 29 - Shearwater, NS @ Sea King Club
October 6 - Truro, NS @ Split Crow
Co-produced by the band and Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Aerosmith, Metallica), "Death & Taxes" is a collection of ten highly-charged tracks that are anthemic in scope and resplendent with The Stanfields' trademarks: a folk and punk-tinged blue collar rock 'n' roll sound, driving guitar riffs and vocalist/guitarist Jon Landry's gritty, Tom Waits-esque growl. Thematically, the album diverges from traditional Canadian East Coast fare to explore the darker, unspoken side of Maritime living and themes of poverty, war, despair, greed, and capitalism.
The Stanfields have launched a pre-order campaign allowing fans to purchase tickets to the Halifax CD release show along with a copy of the album, available at their newly revamped website www.thestanfields.ca.
"Death & Taxes" PRE-ORDER available here: http://thestanfields.ca/preorder/
HIGHLIGHTS:
JAN 2012: Recorded "Death & Taxes" at the Sonic Temple in Halifax
NOV 2011: Winner of the Nova Scotia Music Award for Video of the Year for "Ship to Shore" (from debut album "Vanguard of the Young & Reckless")
SEPT/OCT 2011: Opened tour dates for Flogging Molly in US and Canada
APR 2011: Winner of the East Coast Music Award for Rising Star of the Year
MAR 2011: Voted "Best Single", "Best Local Video" and, for the third consecutive year, "Best Band to Get Trashed to" by readers of The Coast newspaper, Halifax
JAN 2011: Four East Coast Music Award Nominations for Fan's Choice Entertainer of the Year, FACTOR Recording of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, and Vibe Creative Group Single of the Year
JAN 2011: "The Dirtiest Drunk (in the History of Liquor)" from Vanguard was #1 on rock radio station Q104 Halifax's Top 104 of 2010 (QCharts)
NOV 2010: Winner of the Alternative Artist/Group Recording of the Year at the Nova Scotia Music Awards
New dates scheduled as the band promotes latest album "Death & Taxes"
Available September 18 on GroundSwell Music / Warner Music Canada
Following the release of their sophomore album "Death & Taxes" on September 18, Halifax-based rockers The Stanfields will head out on a Canadian tour in October/ November, sponsored by Exclaim! Magazine. Already well-known in the Maritimes, the band will bring their dynamic live show to fans across the rest of the country as they support their newest release. The nearly two-month run kicks off October 10 in Ottawa and will see The Stanfields travel as far west as Victoria before returning home to the east coast in mid-November. The band has also just confirmed a special CD release show on September 18 in Halifax at the Seahorse Tavern.
Formed in 2008 and hailing from the gritty post-industrial towns of Nova Scotia, Canada, The Stanfields play every show like it's their collective last night on earth. Their kitchen party harmonies, thunderous rhythm section, high-octane stage show and genuine chemistry have won over audiences from coast to coast.
The band's groundbreaking live performances have earned them much-lauded opportunities to shine on stages at the Vancouver Olympics, Nova Scotia Music Awards, NXNE, CMW, SXSW, Junofest, and the 2011 Canada Games Opening Ceremonies. They have also shared the stage with Flogging Molly, The Arkells, Big Sugar, The Trews and Matt Mays, among other high profile acts.
The Stanfields - Canadian Tour Dates:
(* = w/ Gloryhound)
September 18 - Halifax, NS @ Seahorse Tavern (CD release show)
October 10 - Ottawa, ON @ Zaphod Beeblebrox*
October 12 - Toronto, ON @ El Mocambo*
October 15 - Dauphin, MB @ Watson Arts Centre*
October 16 - Saskatoon, SK @ Amigos Cantina*
October 17 - Calgary, AB @ The Gateway*
October 18 - Edmonton, AB @ Pawn Shop*
October 19 - Red Deer, AB @ The Vat Pub*
October 24 - Vancouver, BC @ Venue Nightclub*
October 25 - Nanaimo, BC @ The Cambie Pub*
October 26 - Victoria, BC @ Lucky Bar*
October 29 - Banff, AB @ The Devil's Gap*
October 30 - Regina, SK @ The Exchange*
October 31 - Winnipeg, MB @ The Zoo*
November 1 - Thunder Bay, ON @ Black Pirates Pub*
November 2 - Sault Ste Marie, ON @ Lop Lops*
November 3 - St. Catharines, ON @ The Mansion House*
November 4 - Peterborough, ON @ Red Dog*
November 5 - Hamilton, ON @ Casbah*
November 6 - Guelph, ON @ e-Bar*
November 8 - Montreal, QC @ Underworld*
November 10 - Liverpool, NS @ White Point (Nova Scotia Music Week)
November 16 - New Glasgow, NS @ New Glasgow Theatre
November 23 - Yarmouth, NS @ Red Knight
Previously Announced Dates:
September 14 - Victoria, BC @ Victoria Events Centre (Rifflandia)
September 15 - Victoria, BC @ Royal Athletic Park Side Stage (Rifflandia)
September 15 - Vancouver, BC @ The Shark Club
September 29 - Shearwater, NS @ Sea King Club
October 6 - Truro, NS @ Split Crow
Co-produced by the band and Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Aerosmith, Metallica), "Death & Taxes" is a collection of ten highly-charged tracks that are anthemic in scope and resplendent with The Stanfields' trademarks: a folk and punk-tinged blue collar rock 'n' roll sound, driving guitar riffs and vocalist/guitarist Jon Landry's gritty, Tom Waits-esque growl. Thematically, the album diverges from traditional Canadian East Coast fare to explore the darker, unspoken side of Maritime living and themes of poverty, war, despair, greed, and capitalism.
The Stanfields have launched a pre-order campaign allowing fans to purchase tickets to the Halifax CD release show along with a copy of the album, available at their newly revamped website www.thestanfields.ca.
"Death & Taxes" PRE-ORDER available here: http://thestanfields.ca/preorder/
HIGHLIGHTS:
JAN 2012: Recorded "Death & Taxes" at the Sonic Temple in Halifax
NOV 2011: Winner of the Nova Scotia Music Award for Video of the Year for "Ship to Shore" (from debut album "Vanguard of the Young & Reckless")
SEPT/OCT 2011: Opened tour dates for Flogging Molly in US and Canada
APR 2011: Winner of the East Coast Music Award for Rising Star of the Year
MAR 2011: Voted "Best Single", "Best Local Video" and, for the third consecutive year, "Best Band to Get Trashed to" by readers of The Coast newspaper, Halifax
JAN 2011: Four East Coast Music Award Nominations for Fan's Choice Entertainer of the Year, FACTOR Recording of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, and Vibe Creative Group Single of the Year
JAN 2011: "The Dirtiest Drunk (in the History of Liquor)" from Vanguard was #1 on rock radio station Q104 Halifax's Top 104 of 2010 (QCharts)
NOV 2010: Winner of the Alternative Artist/Group Recording of the Year at the Nova Scotia Music Awards
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
NEWS - BILL GROGAN'S GOAT
Bill Grogan's Goat news - September 2012
Greetings, Goat Herd!
We ended the summer with a debut performance at Small's in Hamtramck, MI as part of a three band lineup featuring Coven 13 and Streetwalking Cheetahs. The show garnered us a full page feature in the Detroit Metro Times' City Slang column. Once again, a special thank you to Brett Callwood for the great exposure!
To read the full feature article, Click Here.
We also made our debut appearance at Lynch's Irish Tavern in Port Huron over Labor Day weekend, and will be appearing again the second weekend in November. We were thrilled to bring our music to the Port Huron area for the first time, and hope to do so many times in the future.
We're also pleased to announce that we will be one of the opening bands for Korpiklaani's Detroit show during their North American Tour on Tuesday, September 18th at Harpos Concert Theatre in Detroit. To purchase tickets online, click here. We hope to see you there!
Bill Grogan's Goat has had a fantastic year so far, and 2012 isn't over yet! A few groups in particular have made this possible for us:
A very special thank you to all of the print and online publications that have featured reviews of our latest album, Second Wind, this year, and also to the numerous online podcasts that are currently featuring our tunes.
We also woud be remiss in not thanking the local Detroit area vendors who stock our music for sale on their shelves, among them The Twisted Shamrock in Ferndale, MI, Colleen's Gaelic Gifts in Livonia, MI and O'Connor's Irish Gifts out of Newport, MI. Thank you, as always, for your support of local artists and music.
Remember, you can follow Bill Grogan's Goat on Facebook or Twitter, and listen to our music on Pandora, iTunes, Last FM and iHeartRadio. Videos of some of our performances can also be found on YouTube.
For all of the lastest news, information and show dates, be sure to check our web site regularly at www.billgrogansgoat.com While you're there, please check out our Goat Gear store to purchase new t-shirts and golf towels as well as our music, which is availabe for shipment or mp3 download. To visit our store directly, click here.
Thank you, always, for your support!
Rock on, Goat Herd!
NEWS - A BAND OF ROGUES
For the rest of September and October, the best way to get your hands on our new CD is to come out and see us !! We've got quite a few events listed below in the NY/NJ area so there's plenty of opportunities.
Thanks to all those who came out to see us at The Blackthorne, The Hoooley on the Hudson, Connolly's and the Ship Bottom Irish Fest !! It's been a busy month !
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sep 16th - Great Irish Fair, Coney Island 11:30am Main Stage
Sep 16th - Irish Fest at Alba House, Victory Blvd SI 4pm
Sep 22nd - Bergen PAC w/ party outside after the Bergen Police and Drums Concert, Englewood, NJ 10pm
Oct 6th - Trenton irish Festival, Trenton AOH Div #1 3:45pm
A Band of Rogues CD
The CD is available from our website for $14.99 (including shipping and handling) or Download the entire CD for $9.99
You can also download from iTunes and CD Baby.
Thanks to all those who came out to see us at The Blackthorne, The Hoooley on the Hudson, Connolly's and the Ship Bottom Irish Fest !! It's been a busy month !
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sep 16th - Great Irish Fair, Coney Island 11:30am Main Stage
Sep 16th - Irish Fest at Alba House, Victory Blvd SI 4pm
Sep 22nd - Bergen PAC w/ party outside after the Bergen Police and Drums Concert, Englewood, NJ 10pm
Oct 6th - Trenton irish Festival, Trenton AOH Div #1 3:45pm
A Band of Rogues CD
The CD is available from our website for $14.99 (including shipping and handling) or Download the entire CD for $9.99
You can also download from iTunes and CD Baby.
THE LEVELLERS ON TOUR
SEPTEMBER LIVE SHOWS
We're looking forward to getting back out on the road at the end of the month for the last festival of our season in Cornwall, followed by a show in Port Talbot and then we'll be on the road for six acoustic shows at theatres and cathedrals around the country with support from Moulettes. Tickets have nearly sold out for Exeter and are selling fast for the other dates so please don't leave it too long if you want to get tickets.
Sat 22 September Looe Music Festival, Cornwall
www.looemusic.co.uk/looe-music-festival-buy-tickets
Sun 23 September Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot
www.nptartsandents.co.uk/en/event-2843
Tue 25 September The Anvil Basingstoke
www.anvilarts.org.uk/whats-on/12/sep/levellers-acoustic LEVELLERS ACOUSTIC with Moulettes
Wed 26 September Exeter Cathedral
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/book-tickets/exeter-cathedral NEARLY SOLD OUT
Thu 27 September Salisbury Cathedral
www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk/index.php?page=1180
Fri 28 September Buxton Opera House
www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/whats-on/levellers-acoustic
Sat 29 September Harrogate Royal Hall
www.bit.ly/OKJL3q
Sun 30 September The Sage Gateshead
thesagegateshead.org/event/levellers-30-09-12
Levellers
OCTOBER EUROPEAN TOUR
We're going to be touring all over Europe throughout the whole of October stopping in France, Holland, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium and the Czech Republic! We'll be playing tracks from the new album alongside live favourites on all the dates. Hope to see you somewhere along the way...
Wed 3 October NIJMEGEN Doornoosje NL
SOLD OUT
Thu 4 October PARIS Divan du Monde FR
www.divandumonde.com
Fri 5 October FRANKFURT Batschkapp DE
batschkapp.tickets.de/de
Sat 6 October BELGIUM Rock Ternat Festival
rockternat.be/tickets
Sat 7 October STUTTGART LKA-Club DE
www.lka-longhorn.de
Tue 9 October BASEL Z7 Pratteln CH
www.z-7.ch/start.php
Wed 10 October VIENNA Arena AU
www.skalarmusic.at
Thu 11 October PRAGUE Akropolis CZ
www.eventim.cz/levellers?language=en
Fri 12 October BUDAPEST A 38 Ship HU
www.a38.hu/en
Sat 13 October BERLIN Magnet DE
www.magnet-club.de
Mon 15 October HANNOVER Musikzentrum DE
www.musikzentrum-hannover.de
Tue 16 October KOLN Kantine DE
www.kantine.com
Wed 17 October BREDA Mezz NL
www.mezz.nl/programma/Levellers-(UK)/25766
Thu 18 October UTTRECHT Tivoli NL
www.tivoli.nl
Fri 19 October HENGELO Metropool NL
www.metropool.nl
Sat 20 October MUZE Heusden - Zolder BE
SOLD OUT
Sun 21 October HAMBURG Knust DE
www.knusthamburg.de
Tue 23 October MALMO KB SE
www.kulturbolaget.se
Wed 24 October OSLO John Dee NO
www.rockefeller.no/jd241012.html
Thu 25 October STOCKHOLM Gota Kalare SE
www.gotakallare.com
Fri 26 October GOTHENBURG Sticky Fingers SE
www.stickyfingers.nu
Sat 27 October COPENHAGEN Lille Vega DK
www.vega.dk/arrangementer/the-levellers-7372.html
Sun 28 October MUNSTER Gleis 22 DE
SOLD OUT
Levellers
NOVEMBER UK TOUR
In November we're playing eleven dates around the UK including a night at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire on Saturday 24 November. We're going to be joined on all the dates by Citizen Fish.
Wed 14 November CAMBRIDGE Corn Exchange
www.gigsandtours.com/Tour/LEVELLERS
Thu 15 November BRISTOL o2 Academy
www.gigsandtours.com/Tour/LEVELLERS
Fri 16 November LINCOLN Engine Shed
www.gigsandtours.com/Tour/LEVELLERS
Sat 17 November MANCHESTER Academy
www.gigsandtours.com/Tour/LEVELLERS
Sun 18 November LIVERPOOL o2 Academy
www.gigsandtours.com/Tour/LEVELLERS
Tue 20 November GLASGOW ABC
www.gigsinscotland.com
Wed 21 November NOTTINGHAM Rock City
www.alt-tickets.co.uk/alttickets/home_levellers.html
Thu 22 November LEEDS o2 Academy
www.gigsandtours.com/Tour/LEVELLERS
Fri 23 November BIRMINGHAM o2 Academy
www.gigsandtours.com/Tour/LEVELLERS
Sat 24 November LONDON o2 Shepherds Bush Empire
www.gigsandtours.com/Tour/LEVELLERS
Sun 25 November SOUTHAMPTON Guildhall
www.gigsandtours.com/Tour/LEVELLERS
We're looking forward to getting back out on the road at the end of the month for the last festival of our season in Cornwall, followed by a show in Port Talbot and then we'll be on the road for six acoustic shows at theatres and cathedrals around the country with support from Moulettes. Tickets have nearly sold out for Exeter and are selling fast for the other dates so please don't leave it too long if you want to get tickets.
Sat 22 September Looe Music Festival, Cornwall
www.looemusic.co.uk/looe-music-festival-buy-tickets
Sun 23 September Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot
www.nptartsandents.co.uk/en/event-2843
Tue 25 September The Anvil Basingstoke
www.anvilarts.org.uk/whats-on/12/sep/levellers-acoustic LEVELLERS ACOUSTIC with Moulettes
Wed 26 September Exeter Cathedral
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/book-tickets/exeter-cathedral NEARLY SOLD OUT
Thu 27 September Salisbury Cathedral
www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk/index.php?page=1180
Fri 28 September Buxton Opera House
www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/whats-on/levellers-acoustic
Sat 29 September Harrogate Royal Hall
www.bit.ly/OKJL3q
Sun 30 September The Sage Gateshead
thesagegateshead.org/event/levellers-30-09-12
Levellers
OCTOBER EUROPEAN TOUR
We're going to be touring all over Europe throughout the whole of October stopping in France, Holland, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium and the Czech Republic! We'll be playing tracks from the new album alongside live favourites on all the dates. Hope to see you somewhere along the way...
Wed 3 October NIJMEGEN Doornoosje NL
SOLD OUT
Thu 4 October PARIS Divan du Monde FR
www.divandumonde.com
Fri 5 October FRANKFURT Batschkapp DE
batschkapp.tickets.de/de
Sat 6 October BELGIUM Rock Ternat Festival
rockternat.be/tickets
Sat 7 October STUTTGART LKA-Club DE
www.lka-longhorn.de
Tue 9 October BASEL Z7 Pratteln CH
www.z-7.ch/start.php
Wed 10 October VIENNA Arena AU
www.skalarmusic.at
Thu 11 October PRAGUE Akropolis CZ
www.eventim.cz/levellers?language=en
Fri 12 October BUDAPEST A 38 Ship HU
www.a38.hu/en
Sat 13 October BERLIN Magnet DE
www.magnet-club.de
Mon 15 October HANNOVER Musikzentrum DE
www.musikzentrum-hannover.de
Tue 16 October KOLN Kantine DE
www.kantine.com
Wed 17 October BREDA Mezz NL
www.mezz.nl/programma/Levellers-(UK)/25766
Thu 18 October UTTRECHT Tivoli NL
www.tivoli.nl
Fri 19 October HENGELO Metropool NL
www.metropool.nl
Sat 20 October MUZE Heusden - Zolder BE
SOLD OUT
Sun 21 October HAMBURG Knust DE
www.knusthamburg.de
Tue 23 October MALMO KB SE
www.kulturbolaget.se
Wed 24 October OSLO John Dee NO
www.rockefeller.no/jd241012.html
Thu 25 October STOCKHOLM Gota Kalare SE
www.gotakallare.com
Fri 26 October GOTHENBURG Sticky Fingers SE
www.stickyfingers.nu
Sat 27 October COPENHAGEN Lille Vega DK
www.vega.dk/arrangementer/the-levellers-7372.html
Sun 28 October MUNSTER Gleis 22 DE
SOLD OUT
Levellers
NOVEMBER UK TOUR
In November we're playing eleven dates around the UK including a night at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire on Saturday 24 November. We're going to be joined on all the dates by Citizen Fish.
Wed 14 November CAMBRIDGE Corn Exchange
www.gigsandtours.com/Tour/LEVELLERS
Thu 15 November BRISTOL o2 Academy
www.gigsandtours.com/Tour/LEVELLERS
Fri 16 November LINCOLN Engine Shed
www.gigsandtours.com/Tour/LEVELLERS
Sat 17 November MANCHESTER Academy
www.gigsandtours.com/Tour/LEVELLERS
Sun 18 November LIVERPOOL o2 Academy
www.gigsandtours.com/Tour/LEVELLERS
Tue 20 November GLASGOW ABC
www.gigsinscotland.com
Wed 21 November NOTTINGHAM Rock City
www.alt-tickets.co.uk/alttickets/home_levellers.html
Thu 22 November LEEDS o2 Academy
www.gigsandtours.com/Tour/LEVELLERS
Fri 23 November BIRMINGHAM o2 Academy
www.gigsandtours.com/Tour/LEVELLERS
Sat 24 November LONDON o2 Shepherds Bush Empire
www.gigsandtours.com/Tour/LEVELLERS
Sun 25 November SOUTHAMPTON Guildhall
www.gigsandtours.com/Tour/LEVELLERS
SAMPLER - GYPSY PUNK BANDS FROM AUSTRALIA
By Celtic Folk Punk
On 7:06 PM
In 1 Sampler, Australia, Balkan, Bearded Gypsy Band, Cabaret, Gypsy Punks, Juke Baritone, Men Who Drip with Germs, Rapskallion, The Barons of Tang, The Woohoo Revue
Six bands from Australia playing different kind of music: gypsy, balkan, cabaret, tango ...
All the tracks are free downloads from Reverbnation and/or Triple J Unearthed.
1) JUKE BARITONE & THE SWAMP DOGS (Sydney, NSW)
http://www.triplejunearthed.com/JukeBaritone
http://www.reverbnation.com/jukebaritone
http://www.facebook.com/jukebaritoneband
http://www.myspace.com/jukebaritone
http://www.last.fm/music/Juke+Baritone
Line-up:
Juke Baritone - Vocals, keyboards
James Thompson - Drums
Ben Daley - Guitar
John Maddox - Double bass, kazoo
Ben Cairns - Tenor saxophone, percussion
Grant Arthur - Trombone, banjo, bass trumpet
Lindsay Page - Trombone, keyboards
Discography:
"Juke Baritone" (9 tracks, 2007)
"Salted Man" (13 tracks, 2009)
2) MEN WHO DRIP WITH GERMS (Newcastle, NSW)
http://www.triplejunearthed.com/MenWhoDripWithGerms
http://www.myspace.com/menwhodripwithgerms
http://www.last.fm/music/Men+Who+Drip+With+Germs
Line-up:
Sokratis (moustache) - lead vocals, nylon/steel string guitars, keyboards, melodion, piano
Senor Tequila - cello, vocals
Amaryllis - violin, percussion, vocals
Umberto - upright & downright basses, vocals
Gunta -clarinet, vocals
Sordino - trombone, the occasional melodion, watermelon, maraccas
Kabuki Jo - piano-accordion, oboe, cor anglais, piano, saxophones
Timbale Esquire - drum kit, percussive devices, steel drum, falsetto
Scitrus Piers - 7-string electric guitar, vox
Discography:
6 track EP (2007)
3) BEARDED GYPSY BAND (Adelaide Foothills, SA)
http://beardedgypsyband.net
http://www.reverbnation.com/beardedgypsyband
http://www.facebook.com/BeardedGypsyBand
http://www.triplejunearthed.com/Artists/View.aspx?artistid=37872
http://www.myspace.com/beardedgypsyband
Line-up:
Tom Boehm - Violin/Mandolin
Kiah Gossner- Bass
Tom Kneebone - Guitar
Max Tulysewski - Drums /Percussion
Discography:
"Bearded Gypsy Band" (10 tracks, 2010)
4) THE BARONS OF TANG (Melbourne, VIC)
http://www.thebaronsoftang.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Barons-of-Tang/27135980829
http://www.reverbnation.com/thebaronsoftang
http://www.triplejunearthed.com/TheBaronsOfTang
http://www.myspace.com/thebaronsoftang
Line-up:
Don Carlos Parraga - Accordion
Julian Cue - Double bass, Vocals
Sean Wyers - Drums
Annie Pfeiffer - Percussion
Aviva Endean - Bass Clarinet
Anna Joy Gordon - Saxophone
Jules Brunton - Electric Guitar
Discography:
"The Barons of Tang" (5 track EP, 2008)
"Knots and Tangles" (6 track EP, 2010)
5) THE WOOHOO REVUE (Melbourne, VIC)
http://www.thewoohoorevue.com.au
http://www.triplejunearthed.com/TheWoohooRevue
http://www.reverbnation.com/thewoohoorevue
http://www.facebook.com/TheWoohooRevue
http://www.myspace.com/thewoohoorevue
https://twitter.com/#!/thewoohoorevue
Line-up:
Sarah Busutill - Violin
Nic Ryan-GlenieE - Trumpet
Sam Boon - Alto Saxophone
Dannie McKenzie - Acoustic Guitars
Katherine Ades - Electric Bass
Andrew Rousch - Drum Kit
Discography:
"Dear Animals" (9 tracks, 2009)
"Moreland's Ball" (11 tracks, 2012)
6) RAPSKALLION (Melbourne, VIC)
http://www.rapskallion.com.au
http://www.facebook.com/rapskallion
http://www.reverbnation.com/Rapskallion
http://www.myspace.com/rapskallionmusic
https://twitter.com/#!/rapskallionrock
Line up:
Fingal Capaldi- Vocals, Guitar, Piano Accordion, mandolin
Sara Yael- Vocals, Melodica, Guitar
Carmen "Dark Horse" O Brien- Violin, vocals
Jeremy "Mysterio" Mcnaughton- Button accordion, Vocals, Guitar, Pan Pipes
Jules "Hellraiser" Hoyle- Double/Acoustic Bass, Vocals
Zak Ateca- Drums, Junk, Chains
Gabriele "Slip Gyp" Cavazza- Trumpet, Vocals
Discography:
"One Up for the Litte Man" (2009)
"The Cat in the Fiddle" (5 track EP, 2011)
"Vagabond King" (10 tracks, 2012)
DOWNLOAD:
http://www.mediafire.com/?fctt1m2wxpnftmv
1) JUKE BARITONE & THE SWAMP DOGS (Sydney, NSW)
http://www.triplejunearthed.com/JukeBaritone
http://www.reverbnation.com/jukebaritone
http://www.facebook.com/jukebaritoneband
http://www.myspace.com/jukebaritone
http://www.last.fm/music/Juke+Baritone
Line-up:
Juke Baritone - Vocals, keyboards
James Thompson - Drums
Ben Daley - Guitar
John Maddox - Double bass, kazoo
Ben Cairns - Tenor saxophone, percussion
Grant Arthur - Trombone, banjo, bass trumpet
Lindsay Page - Trombone, keyboards
Discography:
"Juke Baritone" (9 tracks, 2007)
"Salted Man" (13 tracks, 2009)
2) MEN WHO DRIP WITH GERMS (Newcastle, NSW)
http://www.triplejunearthed.com/MenWhoDripWithGerms
http://www.myspace.com/menwhodripwithgerms
http://www.last.fm/music/Men+Who+Drip+With+Germs
Line-up:
Sokratis (moustache) - lead vocals, nylon/steel string guitars, keyboards, melodion, piano
Senor Tequila - cello, vocals
Amaryllis - violin, percussion, vocals
Umberto - upright & downright basses, vocals
Gunta -clarinet, vocals
Sordino - trombone, the occasional melodion, watermelon, maraccas
Kabuki Jo - piano-accordion, oboe, cor anglais, piano, saxophones
Timbale Esquire - drum kit, percussive devices, steel drum, falsetto
Scitrus Piers - 7-string electric guitar, vox
Discography:
6 track EP (2007)
3) BEARDED GYPSY BAND (Adelaide Foothills, SA)
http://beardedgypsyband.net
http://www.reverbnation.com/beardedgypsyband
http://www.facebook.com/BeardedGypsyBand
http://www.triplejunearthed.com/Artists/View.aspx?artistid=37872
http://www.myspace.com/beardedgypsyband
Line-up:
Tom Boehm - Violin/Mandolin
Kiah Gossner- Bass
Tom Kneebone - Guitar
Max Tulysewski - Drums /Percussion
Discography:
"Bearded Gypsy Band" (10 tracks, 2010)
4) THE BARONS OF TANG (Melbourne, VIC)
http://www.thebaronsoftang.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Barons-of-Tang/27135980829
http://www.reverbnation.com/thebaronsoftang
http://www.triplejunearthed.com/TheBaronsOfTang
http://www.myspace.com/thebaronsoftang
Line-up:
Don Carlos Parraga - Accordion
Julian Cue - Double bass, Vocals
Sean Wyers - Drums
Annie Pfeiffer - Percussion
Aviva Endean - Bass Clarinet
Anna Joy Gordon - Saxophone
Jules Brunton - Electric Guitar
Discography:
"The Barons of Tang" (5 track EP, 2008)
"Knots and Tangles" (6 track EP, 2010)
5) THE WOOHOO REVUE (Melbourne, VIC)
http://www.thewoohoorevue.com.au
http://www.triplejunearthed.com/TheWoohooRevue
http://www.reverbnation.com/thewoohoorevue
http://www.facebook.com/TheWoohooRevue
http://www.myspace.com/thewoohoorevue
https://twitter.com/#!/thewoohoorevue
Line-up:
Sarah Busutill - Violin
Nic Ryan-GlenieE - Trumpet
Sam Boon - Alto Saxophone
Dannie McKenzie - Acoustic Guitars
Katherine Ades - Electric Bass
Andrew Rousch - Drum Kit
Discography:
"Dear Animals" (9 tracks, 2009)
"Moreland's Ball" (11 tracks, 2012)
6) RAPSKALLION (Melbourne, VIC)
http://www.rapskallion.com.au
http://www.facebook.com/rapskallion
http://www.reverbnation.com/Rapskallion
http://www.myspace.com/rapskallionmusic
https://twitter.com/#!/rapskallionrock
Line up:
Fingal Capaldi- Vocals, Guitar, Piano Accordion, mandolin
Sara Yael- Vocals, Melodica, Guitar
Carmen "Dark Horse" O Brien- Violin, vocals
Jeremy "Mysterio" Mcnaughton- Button accordion, Vocals, Guitar, Pan Pipes
Jules "Hellraiser" Hoyle- Double/Acoustic Bass, Vocals
Zak Ateca- Drums, Junk, Chains
Gabriele "Slip Gyp" Cavazza- Trumpet, Vocals
Discography:
"One Up for the Litte Man" (2009)
"The Cat in the Fiddle" (5 track EP, 2011)
"Vagabond King" (10 tracks, 2012)
DOWNLOAD:
http://www.mediafire.com/?fctt1m2wxpnftmv
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
FREE DOWNLOAD - FOLKAHOLICS
Folkaholics are from The Netherlands. All the tracks from their debut album "Folk You!" can be downloaded from their website.
Mark Dirne - Guitar, banjo, mandolin
Joris Barnier - Marching drum, cajon
Rick Fokkinga - Fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo
Pim van Bussel - Lead vocals, harmonica
Ben Groenen - Accordion, fiddle
Twan Dekkers - Guitar, bass
Simon Berg - Guitar, bass
Discography:
"Live at O'Jerry's" (7 track demo CD)
"Folk You!" (10 tracks, 2006)
http://www.folkaholics.nl
http://www.reverbnation.com/folkaholics
http://www.last.fm/music/Folkaholics
https://twitter.com/Folkaholics
DOWNLOAD:
Website
(one by one)
Sunday, September 9, 2012
REVIEW - AULD CORN BRIGADE "Our Flag" (2012)
By Celtic Folk Punk
On 4:25 PM
In 5 Reviews, 8 New Albums, Auld Corn Brigade, Celtic Punk, Germany, Irish Rebel Songs
Auld Corn Brigade "Our Flag" 10" Bad Dog Records / Coretex BD57
Release date: May 25th, 2012
Running time: 15:27, 4 tracks
Auld Corn Brigade’s debut album reached no. 22 on the best of 2010 list that was voted by the followers of this site. If The Porters’ debut album was focused on covers of drinking songs and Irish standards, Auld Corn Brigade “A Fighter’s Lullabies” was based on covers of Irish rebel songs (mainly Wolfe Tones songs).
Release date: May 25th, 2012
Running time: 15:27, 4 tracks
Auld Corn Brigade’s debut album reached no. 22 on the best of 2010 list that was voted by the followers of this site. If The Porters’ debut album was focused on covers of drinking songs and Irish standards, Auld Corn Brigade “A Fighter’s Lullabies” was based on covers of Irish rebel songs (mainly Wolfe Tones songs).
Two years later the German lads have released a 4 track 10” vinyl. And there is a big news: the band has recorded their first self-penned songs. Vocalist and guitarist Nico has written a couple of songs . The first one, “Our Flag” opens the record and is an awesome song which merges influences from bands like Dropkick Murphys and The Porters. The two vocalists , Nico and Nicole, sing on this great song about workers’ pride and solidarity.
The second original number is the song that closes the record, “A Mother’s Heart”, a slow number about wars and how stupid they are. Nicole sings on this track and the structure of the song is perfect: acoustic guitar at the beginning, Nicole starts to sing, then the fiddle joins, the next one to join is the tin whistle and finally the drums and the electric instruments are added.
Regarding the two covers (Christy Moore and Wolfe Tones) my fave is "Helicopter Song". Auld Corn Brigade have previously covered other Wolfe Tones hits ("The Broad Black Brimmer", "Boys of the Old Brigade", "Rifles of the IRA"…) but I feel that "Helicopter Song" is their best Wolfe Tones cover. After listening to this track I wish that their could cover “Rock on Rockall” soon.
How long do we need to wait till their second album featuring a majority of original songs is released? Come on, buy this 10” and then they will be able to issue their second album as soon as possible.
Tracklist:
A1 - Our Flag
A2 - Viva La Quinta Brigada
B1 - Helicopter Song
B2 - A Mother's Heart
http://www.auldcornbrigade.com
http://www.reverbnation.com/auldcornbrigade
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Auld-Corn-Brigade/182653603306
http://www.myspace.com/auldcornbrigade
http://www.last.fm/music/Auld+Corn+Brigade
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auld_Corn_Brigade
http://www.gogoyoko.com/artist/Auld_Corn_Brigade
Click to buy the 10" vinyl:
http://coretexrecords.com/Auld-Corn-Brigade-our-flag
Review by Kinksmarkham
Saturday, September 8, 2012
FREE DOWNLOAD - INNISCOR "Masche Nere" (2011)
Line-up:
One man band: Guitar, mandolin, banjo, flutes, Celtic harp, percussions, programming and vocals
Discography:
1st demo (11 tracks, 2011)
2nd demo (10 tracks, 2008)
Masche Nere (6 tracks, 2011)
http://www.myspace.com/theinniscor
https://inniscorblog.wordpress.com
DOWNLOAD:
http://www.jamendo.com/en/list/a101631/masche-nere