2019-03-12 FULL CONCERT - FIRKIN "Keep on Firkin"

14th full concert, Firkin "Keep on Firkin".

Only 9 gigs left. If you missed a show, click HERE.

Setlist


Intro 0:17
Borfohász (Hungarian) 4:17
Rocky Road The Dublin 7:03
Vezet majd a szél (Hungarian) 9:15
Galway Races 12:53
Wild Rover 16:34
Belfast Child 19:43
Beggarman 22:35
Eileen Og 25:55
Kék volt az égbolt (Hungarian) 29:15
Lord Of The Dance 31:55
Drunken Sailor Song 35:29
Hetedhét székely (Hungarian) 38:21
Jó (Hungarian) 43:10
Whup Jamboree 46:32
Drunken Lullabies 49:00
Firkinful Of Beer 53:30
Igyunk Pálinkát (Hungarian) 57:08

 

2018-05-12 - VIDEOS: FIRKIN, CELTIBEERIAN, SIGULKA

More videos that have been added to our  YouTube Channel: a couple of folk metal bands from Spain (Celtibeerian and Sigulka) and the mighty Firkin from Hungary. Don't forget to subscribe!

Firkin - Awaken the Iron (lyric video)



Celtibeerian - Deiwos



Sigulka - On Fire (lyric video)





 

2018-03-16 THE St. PATRICK'S DAY VIDEO MEGA-POST - MOSCHE DI VELLTO GRIGIO, SIGELPA, PIPES AND PINTS ...

Some videos that have been published this week. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Then you'll be able to watch all the new videos before they are posted here.

Mosche di Vellutto Grigio - The Parting Glass



Sigelpa - País de Titellaires



The Whisky Priests - Bloody Well Back! Teaser # 2



Pipes and Pints - Dark Into the Night



Paddy and The Rats - Where Red Paints the Ocean



Firkin - Those Irish Punk Girls (lyric video)



McScallywag - Billy's Curse



Malasañers - Long Live the Glory

2018-03-11 ALBUM REVIEW - FIRKIN "We are the Ones" (2018)

Firkin "We are the Ones"
Release date: March 17, 2018
Running time: 39:24, 12 tracks

After their EP from 2017, Firkin are finally back with a full CD. Probably one of the best live bands in the continent, the band from Budapest has always released amazing albums. Would they be able to do it again? The answer is “We are the Ones”.

The brand new album is a well-balanced list of self-penned songs (7 tracks) and covers (5 tracks). Firkin felt that another turn of the wheel was needed for their sound and therefore they have bet on a live and crazier sound than usual. From the very first notes of “All is Well” this “change” is noticed. At the beginning one would think that it’s a Celkilt song, but Firkin showcase their metal side straightaway on this kick-ass cut. On the next tracks, the band that comes to mind is The Mahones. “One More Pint”, “Those Irish Punk Girls” and “We are the Ones” are fast-paced songs based on infectious tin whistle, powerful guitars and vocals antics that rival with The Mahones attitude on their last albums.

After that storm, some moments of calm are needed to recover. PJ and his band mates have chosen the suitable song, the traditional  “Lily of the West”. The Celtic punk volcano is back with the next numbers, the brilliant “Your Oddyssey” were Firkin move to The Real McKenzies territory, and “Hold My Beer”, an excellent pub song to sing along.

The next tracks are two covers, “Nancy Whisky” and “Spancil Hill”. The former gets an upbeat treatment with electric guitar and flute, while the latter features interesting fiddling.

Three more songs are delivered before the album comes to its end. “Awaken the Iron” is a superb pirate number with fantastic flute and epic vocals. “Galway Girl” has become a standard and nowadays every single band is covering this song by Steve Earle. Nevertheless, Firkin have done the impossible. They have “firkinized” the song and the final result is incredibly good. “We are the Ones” ends up with a new version of “Flowers” featuring Hungarian folk singer Ági Szalóki on guest vocals.

My opinion? Nobody could expect this master piece after their great “Into the Night” EP from 2017. “Into the Night” was very, very good, but “We are the Ones” is a true gem: great production, perfect sound and a band at the peak of its career.

Track listing:

01 - All is Well 3:00
02 - One More Pint 3:18
03 - Those Irish Punk Girls 3:31
04 - We Are the Ones 3:15
05 - Lily of the West 3:23
06 - Your Oddyssey 4:02
07 - Hold My Beer 3:13
08 - Nancy Whisky 3:14
09 - Spancil Hill 3:09
10 - Awaken the Iron 3:52
11 - Galway Girl 2:39
12 - Flowers feat. Agi Szaloki 3:42


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2018-03-09 VIDEOS - FIRKIN, FLOGGING MOLLY, LES MANDRINOTS, LES VRILLÉS, CURLIES

More videos. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Then you'll be able to watch all the new videos before they are posted here.

 

Firkin - We Are the Ones



Flogging Molly - Going Home



Les Mandrinots - Teaser



Les Vrillés - Staraoké



Curlies - Pochodem vchod


 

2017-12-31 VIDEOS - THE VAD VUC, FIRKIN, BENJAMING'S CLAN

These are the latest videos that have been added to our YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Then you'll be able to watch all the new videos before they are posted here.

 The Vad Vuc - Fruntiera



Firkin - Igyunk Pálinkát!



Benjaming's Clan ft. Leona Šenková Fairytale Of New York (cover)

2017-01-25 EP REVIEW - FIRKIN "Into the Night" EP (2017)

Firkin "Into the Night " EP Pump Jump Records
Release Date: January 20, 2017
Running time: 8:56, 3 tracks
 

When a singer leaves a band, there is always a risk for the remaining members. Fans could make comparisons and decide that although the band keeps the name, they are not the same band. Firkin’s old singer Barna Marthy left the band and PJ and his mates were obliged to look for a new vocalist. When Andy jumped in, Firkin decided to release an EP, “Revox”, with songs from their previous album, but sung by the new singer.

Another two songs where posted on YouTube and obviously fans and critics alike have welcomed Andy, who is doing a great job. And this is clearer on the band’s latest offering, the “Into the Night” EP.

The EP kicks off with the title track “Into the Night”. Celtic punk at its best, as all the things that have placed Firkin at the forefront of the European scene are there: powerful vocals, top-notch fiddle and tin whistle, a solid rhythm section and a great guitarist.

The next song is titled “Flowers”. It’s based on an Irish song recorded by Altan on their “The Red Crow” album (1990), “The Flower of Magherally”. The song is improved by a kick-ass tin whistle tune.

“Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye” gets the Firkin treatment. The song has been recorded by a lot of bands, included The Tossers and Dropkick Murphys, but Firkin always add something special to their renditions.

The digital version from Amazon has only these tracks, but the digipack physical version has a bonus track: “Focimese”.

“Into the Night” is an amazing EP to whet appetites. But we want more. Come on! Release a full album soon. We love you!

Tracklisting:

1 - Into the Night 2:35
2 - Flowers 3:43
3 - Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye 2:38
4 - Focimese 3:14 (Bonus track on CD version)

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Firkin - Into the Night



Firkin - Flowers



Firkin - Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye



Firkin - Focimese

 

2016-05-26 VIDEO - FIRKIN "Focimese"

Firkin's lyrics video for "Focimese", the song intended to be the official UEFA EURO 2016 song of the Hungarian team

Firkin - Focimese 

2016-04-03 VIDEO - FIRKIN "Start Again"

Firkin official video for "Start Again".

Firkin - Start Again

VIDEO - FIRKIN "Parasite's Lust"

Firkin's new video for "Parasite's Lust".

Firkin - Parasite's Lust

FEATURED BANDS AT CELTIC-FOLK-PUNK RADIO (15-16 MAY 2015)

These are the featured bands for this weekend:

- The Maggie Whackers (song from an upcoming French compilation)

- Sons of O'Flaherty (songs from an upcoming French compilation)

- Firkin Revox (three songs from "Finger in the Pie" featuring their new singer)

- Pirate Copy (songs from their latest EP)

- The Scally Cap Brats (songs from their second album)

- The Dullahans (song from a German compilation)

- In Search of a Rose (song from a German compilation)

and songs by The Crazy Rogues, Piñata Protest, Stone Clover, Cockswain, The South Shore Ramblers and more.

This is the weekend schedule:

Friday 15 May 2015

6h00, 10h00, 14h00, 18h00 and 22h00 (CEST, Paris-Berlin-Rome time)

Saturday 16 May 2015

2h00, 6h00, 10h00, 14h00, 18h00 and 22h00 (CEST, Paris-Berlin-Rome time)

Sunday 17 May 2015

2h00 (CEST, Paris-Berlin-Rome time)

There are two different playlists, and therefore every 4 hours the songs won't be the same. Besides, the order will be different every day. That is, if you can only listen to the radio on Friday,  for instance, at 22h00, you can listen again on Saturday at 22h00, since the songs won't be exactly the same.

Tune in and enjoy!

http://celtic-folk-punk.playtheradio.com
 

http://www.radionomy.com/es/radio/celtic-folk-punk/index

FIRKIN - NEWS

(Info from the band's mailing list)

Dear Firkin Fans,

it is with deep regret that we announce that our singer Barna Marthy has decided to leave the band. We are grateful for all the beautiful moments and memories of the last six and a half years that we spent together. We will never forget his contribution to Firkin's music.

All of our booked dates will happen as planned with our new singer Andor Kovács Nemes who has convinced us with his outstanding talents and human values. Please welcome him with your embracing love and energy, so that he could give it back to you multiplied. :)

You may join us and get firkinized on tour:

April 11 – Esztergom (HUN) @ Sportalsó
April 18 – Budapest (HUN) @ Dürer Kert
April 30 – Willofs (GER) @ Veteranentreffen Willofs
May 2 – Lviv (UA) @ The Flugery Lvova
May 28 – Budapest (HUN) @ Budapest Park
June 6 – Trebsen (GER) @ Schloss Trebsen
June 26 – Vonyarcvashegy (HUN) @ Open Air Festival
June 27 – Tata (HUN) @ Víz-Zene-Virág Festival
July 3 – Bochum (GER) @ Bochum Total
July 3 – Vorselaar (BE) @ Na Fir Bolg
July 5 – Bad Nieuweschans (NL) @ Keltisch Midzomer Festival
July 14 – Körmend (HUN) @ AlteRába Festival
July 15 – Velence (HUN) @ EFOTT
July 18 – Dechantskirchen (A) @ Burg Thalberg Burgfest
July 19 – Balatonszemes (HUN) @ Szemes Festival
July 25 – Padina (RO) @ Padina Fest
August 5 – Munich (GER) @ Backstage
August 7 – Balve (GER) @ Balver Höhle
August 12 – Budapest (HUN) @ Sziget Festival
August 15 – Kolarovo/Gúta (SK) @ Open Air Festival
August 21 – Aichwald (GER) @ Goldgelb Festival
August 22 – Chodova Plana (CZ) @ Beer Festival
August 28 – Stoob (A) @ Open Air Festival

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

Firkin "Finger in the Pie" Pump Jump Records PJR201401
Release date: 22 February 2014
Running 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” is the band’s third studio album; “Igyunk pálinkat” was basically  a re-interpretation of their songs in Hungarian and “Keep on Firkin” a live DVD/CD. Even if some line-up changes have occurred (Bazsi is the new guitarist, and Pali is no longer a full-part member, but a guest), Firkin is as strong as ever. These five guys and a girl don’t let you down. Their music can be crazy, wild, fast-paced, but also  quite,  as gentle as a caress … They master their instruments and they master the tempo, then their albums are always well-balanced master works.

Thirteen songs and one instrumental made it to the new album: eight self-penned songs and six covers of standards and traditional stuff.  Regarding the original material, the band showcases their folkie skills on numbers such as “If I Could Be The Pope”. The first “single” of the album is a great song with interesting background vocals and badass flute and fiddle. “Parasite’s Lost” also features an amazing 70’s sounding flute. The intro is fully acoustic, guitar and flute only, but then the full band delivers an excellent song with a Fiddler’s Green from the Peter Pathos era flavour. “High and Low” is an epic number featuring a strings sextet. Firkin have really spent a lot of time on developing  their own compositions. PJ and his bandmates know that every song has its own life. So, if the song needs additional  musicians, even if they are classically trained artists, they will find them.

Firkin shows their hard rock/ metal end on “The Child of Fire”. Barna’s vocals are incredible, Bazsi’s guitar work impeccable and PJ’s flute perfect. Should I say that I love this song? The next number, "I Am Who I Am",  has the classic Firkin’s stamp at the beginning. The listener is then surprised when he noticed that the song is sung by a girl, Judit Bonyár. This is a track to check out absolutely: electric guitar and rhythm section back perfectly Judit’s vocals and PJ’s tin whistle and Lili’s fiddle are flawless.

The following self-penned song is sung by Barna, "Finger in the Pie". He begins playing acoustic guitar, but obviously the song is going to get the full Firkin’s treatment. It turns out to be a fast-paced song featuring an amazing electric guitar part. “Dirty Julie” is another of my faves. Firkin go really mad and become  a sort of a Celtic Toy Dolls. This song is followed by the upbeat “Nincompoop”. Fast-paced Celtic punk at its best.

As far as the covers are concerned, Firkin have followed different approaches:  one standard with different lyrics and song title; four traditional songs and one instrumental.  The first one is a re-recording of “The Foggy Dew”. The Hungarian version can be found on their third album. The song has been called “Kind and Fine” and is sung once again by former band member Pali. “Donegal Danny” and  “Molly Malone”  are lively renditions of Irish ballads. “My Love John” is a midtempo version of the traditional song  “P Stands for Paddy” . It’s sung by another girl, Nóra Fehér. The strings sextet guest on this number too. The band  moves to the Scottish territory  with “Loch Lomond”, a song that features PJ’s electronic pipes.  Finally, “Jumping Lovers” is a tune consisting of a rocking intro and the well-known “Tam Lin” reel.

The CD is available in a digipack packaging with a 12 page booklet full of band pictures. I recommend that you  buy a hard copy instead of a digital version. Grab a beer, read the lyrics and sing-a-long!

Firkin fans will not be disappointed, as “Finger in the Pie” has all the elements that have pushed Firkin to stardom. Anyway, I feel that the band should bet on their own material and include less well-known covers on the next album. There are plenty of traditional songs from the Planxty/De Dannan/Altan/Dervish discography to get a new lease of life. Or even from Christy Moore or The Wolfe Tones repertoire. The Celtic punk/rock scene needs to unveil these hidden gems and, IMHO, Firkin is the right band to do it.



Track listing:

01 - Donegal Danny 2:28
02 - If I Could Be The Pope 3:38
03 - Kind And Fine 2:36
04 - Molly Malone 1:52
05 - Parasite’s Lust 4:03
06 - High And Low 4:07
07 - The Child Of Fire 2:49
08 - I Am Who I Am 3:32
09 - Loch Lomond 3:22
10 - Finger In The Pie 3:07
11 - My Love John 3:42
12 - Dirty Julie 2:57
13 - Nincompoop 2:23
14 - Jumpin’ Lovers 2:23


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FIRKIN UNVEIL THREE SONGS FROM "FINGER IN THE PIE"

Three songs from Firkin's new album "Finger in the Pie" are available on streaming at Soundcloud:

Firkin - Donegal Danny



Firkin - If I Could be the Pope



Firkin - Parasite's Lust

FIRKIN - NEW ALBUM RELEASE PARTY

From now on you may order the new Firkin album entitled "Finger In The Pie". 14 crazy jumpin' songs are waiting for you. Order "Finger In The Pie": 

 

Band's store

Thank you for purchasing our albums by which you support the completion of the further Firkin songs.

On 22nd February, 2014 a huge party will take place in Barba Negra Music Club with all the brand new songs of Firkin's 5th record entitled "Finger in the Pie"! Don't miss out on the first tunes of the spring; several amiable musician friends will join us in the merriment: Attila Szabó (Csík zenekar), Judit Bonyár (NeoFolk), Nóra Fehér (Kormorán) Pál Göttinger (honorary Firkin member), Csongor Turáni (M.É.Z.).

Pre-sale tickets: HUF 2200 Tickets at the evening box office HUF 2900

Tickets are available

- at ticket offices: at the Ticket Express (TEX) offices countrywide

- at the venue: Barba Negra Music Club (1117 Budapest, Prielle Kornélia u. 4). Opening hours: Mon-Sat 14:00 - 20:00; Tel.: +36 20 563 2254

- in pubs: Čech In Sörtár (1065 Budapest, Lázár u. 7.). Opening hours: Mon-Sat 16:00-01:00. Those, who purchase 4 tickets - or more - will be given a free glass of Jezek beer.

- at the Firkin concerts (look for the merchandise desk!)

- online: TEX.hu (if you choose Print@Home service and your order does not exceed HUF 7999, there will be NO handling charge!)

 

http://www.eventim.hu/hu/jegyek/firkin-lemezbemutato-koncert-show-budapest-barba-negra-music-club-343661/event.html
 

Don't forget to print out your tickets and validate them at the box office of Barba Negra Music Club.

FIRKIN - 4th ANIVERSARY CONCERT VIDEO

Firkin have uploaded the concert of Firkin's 4th birthday party (2012) to YouTube in HD format that you may watch on the following link: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogXP3EGN2ZE

The galleries of their 5th birthday party and adventurous journey in the Pilsner Brewery, Pilsner Fest can be found below.

5th Firksday concert:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151868910682380.1073741849.24416722379&type=3
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151888626947380.1073741851.24416722379&type=3

Pilsner Fest (Plzen, CZ):
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151885670197380.1073741850.24416722379&type=3

NEWS - FIRKIN - Spring 2013

"Dear Friends,

we are proud to present Jumpin' John to you, an enormous and unique show that has been created for this special occasion at Budapest, Hungary in the amusing Palace Of Arts on 17th June.

There are going to be 4 singers in Firkin surrounded by talented and pretty dancers from Ballet Pécs and there shall be background screenings as well produced by a video jockey.

A fairy tale is to be born on stage from the new songs and the oldies, in which grief, innocence, disappointment and hopelessness vanish by the new love and - of course - the magical music.

Tickets are available:

 

http://mupa.hu/en/program/firkin-jumpin-john-2013-06-17_20-00-fesztivalszinhaz

Support new Firkin songs

Thank you for your ever support and donations, we appreciate them very much and try to repay your trust.

Let us tell you, that by the end of October 2012, you have donated € 685 to our foundation, from which we could cover a great amount of the total cost (€ 4.670) of our new DVD, so we managed to 'Keep On Firkin'.

This year, we kindly ask you, our fans, friends, supporters and partners in joy to support Firkin to the extent possible. Your offerings shall be invested in the recordings of our upcoming album with the total cost of € 7.670 . We have already given birth to 10 new songs and there's still plenty of time until the recordings in the autumn.

If you would and can afford to support the work of Firkin, please send your offering to the following account:

Seventh Day Foundation

SWIFT code: BACXHUHB

IBAN HU87 1091-8001-0000-0014-7599-0009

If you have any questions (e.g. your donation has a definite goal), please get into contact with us on:

PJ - flutist, producer
pj@firkinband.com

Still in April:

24th April @ 21:00 - Budapest - BME university party of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
https://www.facebook.com/events/141271862716497/
26th April @ 21:00 - Kiskunfélegyháza - Rocktár Club
http://www.rocktar.hu/koncertek
29th April @ 20:00 - Komárom - Komárom Days
http://www.komarom.hu/komaromi_napok.php


www.firkin.hu
www.facebook.com/firkinband

Cheers,

Firkin"

 

REVIEW - FIRKIN "Keep on Firkin-Live in Budapest DVD" (2012)

Firkin "Keep on Firkin (live in Budapest)" Pump Jump Records PJR201202 2012
Release date: 28 December 2012
Running Time: 59:51, 18 Tracks
 
There are bands that release amazing albums but are unable to create the same atmosphere at their live shows. Fortunately, there are bands that issue awesome albums and they are even better on stage. Hungarian band Firkin is one of those bands. Following the spirit of the best Flogging Molly era, the lads (and girl) from Budapest  have one of the best discographies on this side of the pond. Traditional songs, FM covers, self-penned songs … you always get what you want.

Unfortunately, some of us have never enjoyed the band live. Although they have played outside Hungary, they have never visited our town. But we can buy the live DVD!!! OK, we cannot smell the sweat and feel the heat, but “Keep on Firkin” is the second best to a Firkin gig experience.

Eighteen tracks in one hour. All their hits sung both in English and Hungarian. The DVD shows Firkin at their best: two great vocalists (Barni and Pali), a great female fiddler and a kick-ass flutist. Their friends Jamie Winchester and István Pál Szalonna guest on Keyboards and fiddle.

Why should you buy the DVD instead of the mp3 version? Because cameras have been put among the audience, on the bass and on the flute. Because one can see how Barni tears his shirt and his jeans and how he begs when they are going to play “Beggarman”. Because … they are Firkin, and their music has a theatrical end that have to be watched.


Tracklist:

01 - Intro 4:19
02 - Borfohász 2:45
03 - Rocky Road to Dublin 2:10
04 - Vezet Majd a Szél 3:38
05 - The Galway Races 3:40
07 - Belfast Child 2:44
08 - Beggarman 3:31
09 - Eileen Og 3:09
10 - Kék Volt Az Égbolt 2:53
11 - Lord of the Dance 3:22
12 - Drunken Sailor Song 2:58
13 - Hetedhét Székely 4:42
14 - Jó 3:20
15 - Whup Jamboree 2:27
16 - Drunken Lullabies 4:37
17 - Firkinful of Beer 3:32
18 - Igyunk Pálinkát 3:51

http://firkinband.com/
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https://twitter.com/firkinband
  

Click to buy:

http://firkinband.com/en/store/ (DVD)

http://www.amazon.com/Keep-On-Firkin-Live/dp/B00B812NO6/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_t_3_W51W (digital version)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/keep-on-firkin-live/id596016736 (digital version, USA)
https://itunes.apple.com/de/album/keep-on-firkin-live/id596016736 (digital version, Germany)

Review by Kinksmarkham

FIRKIN - NEW VIDEO FROM THE DVD

Firkin  "Whup Jamboree" [Keep On Firkin - DVD Live 2012] [HD version]

FREE DOWNLOADS - FIRKIN "Live EP"

(From the band's mailing list)


Dear Friends,
In January a new Firkin EP is to be released, which is the forerunner of a live LP album. The four-song EP will be available only online on iTunes, and the LP is to come out in May.

However, our newsletter subscriber friends may download the EP now from the following links.

By this EP we would like to wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Thank you for your amazing energy, love, trust and friendship that you provided us in 2012.

FIRKIN – LIVE (EP)

1. INTRO
2. WILD ROVER
3. DRUNKEN SAILOR SONG
4. DRUNKEN LULLABIES

Download in mp3: 

https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0BwXLz7RvhfY2MFhYbkk5QU1MQ00/edit

The cover art of the EP is available:

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B9BqrlmFoDOAWFU2LUpCYUtvS2c

Merry Christmas! :)

Cheers,
Firkin

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