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Posted by: brettzky42 02-Jun-2003, 10:02 PM
While I'm a fan of some of the larger, more recognized bands and performers, I've also taken a liking to some smaller, more local acts. Anyone out there familiar with the Hooligans or Blackthorn from Philly?

What are you guys listening to?

Posted by: MDF3530 02-Jun-2003, 11:49 PM
This will be a heavily discussed topic. I've liked Loreena McKennitt since I saw the last two Highlander movies, which featured "Bonny Portmore". I love the Irish Rovers, especially The Unicorn Song. They played in my area back in March and I didn't even know sad.gif . A lot of people like Enya. The only song of hers I like is the Gaelic version of Silent Night. I also like hearing the bagpipes being played (especially "Amazing Grace", "Scotland the Brave", and Highland Cathedral). But that's just me. My taste in music in general ranges in just about everything from AC/DC to ZZ Top. Like right now on my computer, iTunes is playing my download of "How Great Thou Art" by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Posted by: brettzky42 03-Jun-2003, 06:30 PM
Yikes!!
Does the word "eclectic" mean anything to you?

Posted by: Crebain 04-Jun-2003, 11:07 AM
Not sure but if I must choose then perhaps my favourites are Capercaillie, The Chieftains and The Pogues.

Favourite song I have heard on Highlander Radio is Ravens by Clann An Drumma.
I'm requesting that song everytime I get the chance.
smile.gif

Posted by: MDF3530 04-Jun-2003, 04:08 PM
QUOTE (brettzky42 @ Jun 3 2003, 07:30 PM)
Yikes!!
Does the word "eclectic" mean anything to you?

Yeah, I know. The only thing I won't listen to is Pop/Top 40. That kind of music turns my stomach. Those artists have no creative ability IMHO. That is why I will never watch the show American Idol.

Posted by: free2Bme 04-Jun-2003, 04:33 PM
QUOTE (MDF3530 @ Jun 4 2003, 07:08 PM)
Yeah, I know. The only thing I won't listen to is Pop/Top 40. That kind of music turns my stomach. Those artists have no creative ability IMHO. That is why I will never watch the show American Idol.

I like all sorts of music - classical, jazz, R & B, really old Country Music (i.e. George Jones, Hank Williams, Sr., Charley Pride, Johnny Cash), and Rock and Roll (Beatles, collectively and as individual artists, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Rod Stewart). A lot of the Celtic Music I like reminds me of the folk songs we grew up with...my fav celtic song is The Flower of Scotland.

BTW, you know you're getting old when you know all the words to the elevator music....

Posted by: CelticAingeal 04-Jun-2003, 04:59 PM
QUOTE
What are you guys listening to?

I wouldn't know where to begin and to end when it comes to Celtic music......I love it all!! biggrin.gif

Anyone heard of 'Enter The Haggis' ?? I've heard them in the pub a couple of times, bought their CD's.....they are grrrrreat!!
Website: http://www.enterthehaggis.com/index.php



Posted by: MDF3530 04-Jun-2003, 05:00 PM
QUOTE (free2Bme @ Jun 4 2003, 05:33 PM)
BTW, you know you're getting old when you know all the words to the elevator music....

I know ohmy.gif ...

When I went to a Marshall Field store about a week ago, one of the Muzak songs was Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin ohmy.gif ohmy.gif ohmy.gif .

Posted by: MDF3530 04-Jun-2003, 05:14 PM
I also like hearing modern versions of older songs. In fact, last night I downloaded two versions of "Whiskey in the Jar"-one by U2 recorded live in Dublin in '97, and the other is by Metallica off their Garage, Inc. album.

Posted by: Gaelic Bread 04-Jun-2003, 06:54 PM
My favorites:

Barry Manilow singing "Come Out Ye Black and Tans"
Celine Dion's "Wild Rover"
Wayne Newton's version of the "Spicy McHaggis Jig"
Tony Blair's "Give Ireland Back To The Irish"
Kathie Lee Gifford's "Whiskey In The Jar"

Posted by: Catriona 05-Jun-2003, 06:08 AM
I like Capercaillie, Silly Wizzard and SOME of Runrig's stuff wink.gif

I really like the Scottish folk music that I grew up with, particularly the Corries - who I saw so many times that I can't count. In fact Roy Williamson was a a relief Art teacher at my school when I was in my late teens - talk about starstruck!!

Although it sounds like it is a traditional folk song from the 1700s or 1800s, in fact, Roy wrote 'O, Flower of Scotland' - I THINK in the late 60s. It was adopted as the 'national anthem' for the Scottish Rugby team in 1970 or so..... Unfortunately, poor Roy died just before he could hear the huge crowds at Murrayfield singing the song.... sad.gif

I love traditional Scottish fiddle music, Ally MacBain etc.

Posted by: Gaelic Bread 05-Jun-2003, 10:39 AM
QUOTE (Catriona @ Jun 5 2003, 09:08 AM)
... traditional Scottish fiddle music, Ally MacBain

Coooool!

I did NOT know that Callista Flockhart was a musician!!!
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Posted by: Catriona 05-Jun-2003, 03:31 PM
Who IS Callista Flockhart? unsure.gif

Posted by: free2Bme 05-Jun-2003, 03:47 PM
QUOTE (Gaelic Bread @ Jun 5 2003, 01:39 PM)
QUOTE (Catriona @ Jun 5 2003, 09:08 AM)
... traditional Scottish fiddle music, Ally MacBain

Coooool!

I did NOT know that Callista Flockhart was a musician!!!
wink.gif

I believe she said "Ally McBain" NOT "Ally McBeal!" laugh.gif

File this under D for Doh!! tongue.gif

Cousin, please don't let him fool you he is only teasing - Callista Flockhart is this really skinny actress who plays a lawyer in a mini-skirt on a television program.... laugh.gif

Posted by: profpinky 05-Jun-2003, 04:40 PM
Hi! I've been lurking, but had to add my $.02 on this topic -- Dougie Maclean is, at least in my opinion, one of the best singer/songwriters to come out of Scotland ever. I love his music and will travel hundreds of miles to get to a concert!

Profpinky (old listener, new forum member)

Posted by: brettzky42 05-Jun-2003, 06:46 PM
GB: You forgot Rosey Grier's "My Wild Irish Rose" and Barry White's "Rocky Road to Dublin".

Here's something for the rest of you: If you get the chance check out http://hooligansusa.com. These guys are THE BEST Irish band working the Philly Area.

Posted by: barddas 11-Jun-2003, 10:01 AM
QUOTE (Gaelic Bread @ Jun 5 2003, 01:54 AM)
My favorites:


Kathie Lee Gifford's "Whiskey In The Jar"

Really??? That is for real??? Wow, i might have to download it if it is. Just to hear ....

I listen to about everything under the sun. Some of my favs are Kiss, Steeleye Span( would love to see them on Highlander Radio!!!hint hint) wink.gif , Mozart, Alison Krauss, Eve, I listen too so much AHHHH I'll Stop here.... blink.gif

Posted by: RavenWing 13-Jun-2003, 12:07 PM
QUOTE (Gaelic Bread @ Jun 5 2003, 01:54 AM)
My favorites:

Barry Manilow singing "Come Out Ye Black and Tans"
Celine Dion's "Wild Rover"
Wayne Newton's version of the "Spicy McHaggis Jig"
Tony Blair's "Give Ireland Back To The Irish"
Kathie Lee Gifford's "Whiskey In The Jar"

AAAAGGGGGHHHHHH!!!! Not Celine Dion!! huh.gif huh.gif huh.gif



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Posted by: RavenWing 13-Jun-2003, 12:13 PM
What I am listening to:

Blondie - The Best of Blondie
Kenny Chesney - No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems
Pinmonkey - Pinmonkey
Fiona Apple - Tidal
Bjork - Post
No Doubt - Rock Steady
Fleetwood Mac - Greatest Hits
The Three Hanks
O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack
Uriah Heep - Demons and Wizards

Barddas' is in my car too wink.gif


Posted by: barddas 13-Jun-2003, 01:20 PM
Thank you Ravenwing..

I've got No doubt, O brother and Uriah Heep here at work... LOL! tongue.gif

Posted by: pawnman 13-Jun-2003, 02:12 PM
My favorite Celtic musician is, by far, Loreena McKennit, followed closely by Enya. I just LOVE "The Highwayman". I loved the poem in high school, and I love the way she set it to music. I also really liked Enya's work in LOTR.

Posted by: Swanny 14-Jun-2003, 10:46 PM
Tonight's favorites (it changes regularly):

The Virginia Company "Rosin the Beau"

Curmudgeon "Red is the Rose" and "Ramblin' Rover"

Father, Son and Friends "The Yew Tree", "The Rovin' Dies Hard"

Boston "The Star Spangled Banner" (Better than Hendrick's version)

Swanny

Posted by: maggiemahone1 15-Jun-2003, 07:59 AM
barrdas, Alison Krauss is one of my favorite female singers. I think she has such a beautiful voice. She is going to be at our state fair in August and I really want to go see her. This will be her second apperance there and I was fortunate enough to see her the first time.

RavenWing, Did you see the movie O'Brother? I think George Clooney is great in anything he plays in! I wonder how he would look in a kilt? rolleyes.gif

maggiemahone1

Posted by: free2Bme 15-Jun-2003, 11:46 AM
I work the graveyard shift so I was awake all night last night. I had the opportunity to watch a first season episode of SNL with Gilda, Jane, Lorainne, Dan, John, Garret, and the gang - musical guest was the Chieftains! I did not remember them being on the show, but it sure was fun watching them perform a couple of numbers - they were as great back then as they are today!

Posted by: MDF3530 15-Jun-2003, 11:57 AM
QUOTE (maggiemahone1 @ Jun 15 2003, 08:59 AM)
RavenWing, Did you see the movie O'Brother?  I think George Clooney is great in anything he plays in!  I wonder how he would look in a kilt?    rolleyes.gif 

maggiemahone1

Patti, I just want to say...


Get your mind outta the gutter!

Posted by: MDF3530 15-Jun-2003, 12:01 PM
QUOTE (free2Bme @ Jun 15 2003, 12:46 PM)
I work the graveyard shift so I was awake all night last night. I had the opportunity to watch a first season episode of SNL with Gilda, Jane, Lorainne, Dan, John, Garret, and the gang - musical guest was the Chieftains! I did not remember them being on the show, but it sure was fun watching them perform a couple of numbers - they were as great back then as they are today!

Let me guess...

At one point during the "Weekend Update", Dan said "Jane, you ignorant slut."

Posted by: free2Bme 15-Jun-2003, 12:59 PM
QUOTE (MDF3530 @ Jun 15 2003, 03:01 PM)
QUOTE (free2Bme @ Jun 15 2003, 12:46 PM)
I work the graveyard shift so I was awake all night last night. I had the opportunity to watch a first season episode of SNL with Gilda, Jane, Lorainne, Dan, John, Garret, and the gang - musical guest was the Chieftains! I did not remember them being on the show, but it sure was fun watching them perform a couple of numbers - they were as great back then as they are today!

Let me guess...

At one point during the "Weekend Update", Dan said "Jane, you ignorant slut."

Yup, and they were doing political humor stuff about Jimmy Carter!

Posted by: barddas 16-Jun-2003, 02:44 PM
QUOTE (free2Bme @ Jun 15 2003, 06:46 PM)
I work the graveyard shift so I was awake all night last night. I had the opportunity to watch a first season episode of SNL with Gilda, Jane, Lorainne, Dan, John, Garret, and the gang - musical guest was the Chieftains! I did not remember them being on the show, but it sure was fun watching them perform a couple of numbers - they were as great back then as they are today!

My DAD told me about that last night!!!! Wished I had seen it... sad.gif

Posted by: barddas 16-Jun-2003, 02:47 PM
QUOTE (maggiemahone1 @ Jun 15 2003, 02:59 PM)
barrdas, Alison Krauss is one of my favorite female singers. I think she has such a beautiful voice. She is going to be at our state fair in August and I really want to go see her. This will be her second apperance there and I was fortunate enough to see her the first time.


She is effortless in her vocals. WOW! I have seen her twice. Once for the last album she did ( New Favorite) and then the Down from the Mountain tour. That was a treat! smile.gif

Posted by: barddas 16-Jun-2003, 02:53 PM
QUOTE (profpinky @ Jun 5 2003, 11:40 PM)
Hi! I've been lurking, but had to add my $.02 on this topic -- Dougie Maclean is, at least in my opinion, one of the best singer/songwriters to come out of Scotland ever. I love his music and will travel hundreds of miles to get to a concert!

Profpinky (old listener, new forum member)

I agree Dougie is a very good writer, I just wish sometimes he would lay off the keyboards a bit. There are so many layers of keyboards in some of his songs. Not a bad thing.....


cheers

Posted by: RavenWing 17-Jun-2003, 08:01 AM
QUOTE (barddas @ Jun 13 2003, 08:20 PM)
Thank you Ravenwing..

I've got No doubt, O brother and Uriah Heep here at work... LOL! tongue.gif

Are you serious? If so That is AWESOME!!! If not, shame on you!

Posted by: RavenWing 17-Jun-2003, 08:04 AM
QUOTE (MDF3530 @ Jun 15 2003, 06:57 PM)
QUOTE (maggiemahone1 @ Jun 15 2003, 08:59 AM)
RavenWing, Did you see the movie O'Brother?  I think George Clooney is great in anything he plays in!  I wonder how he would look in a kilt?    rolleyes.gif 

maggiemahone1

Patti, I just want to say...


Get your mind outta the gutter!

Sure did!!


My favorite quotes:
"Care for some gopher?"

"Well ain't this place a geographical oddity? It's 2 weeks from everywhere!"

Pete: "I'm votin for yours truly."
Everett: "We'll I'm votin for your tryuly too!"
Delmar: "Well....I'm with you fellers."

Posted by: RavenWing 17-Jun-2003, 08:07 AM
I think Allison Krauss has the voice of an angel. I think I would be in heaven if she ever sang with Vince Gill.


Has anybody heard Nickel Creek? They're not bad for some kids from California. laugh.gif

Posted by: barddas 17-Jun-2003, 08:27 AM
QUOTE (RavenWing @ Jun 17 2003, 03:07 PM)


Has anybody heard Nickel Creek? They're not bad for some kids from California. laugh.gif

YES!!!! They are amazing! The mandolin player WOW! I think they are in town this week. Might be July.. I'm not sure...
They do Robert Burns "Sweet Afton" very nice....

Posted by: pawnman 17-Jun-2003, 08:36 AM
QUOTE
My favorite quotes:
"Care for some gopher?"

"Well ain't this place a geographical oddity? It's 2 weeks from everywhere!"

Pete: "I'm votin for yours truly."
Everett: "We'll I'm votin for your tryuly too!"
Delmar: "Well....I'm with you fellers."


"We're in a tight spot!"

"Are any of you blacksmiths, or perhaps in some way skilled in the metalurgical arts?" WHUMP... slide...thump thump thump

"Cows! I hate cows more than I hate cops!"

Posted by: RavenWing 17-Jun-2003, 08:50 AM
QUOTE (barddas @ Jun 17 2003, 03:27 PM)
QUOTE (RavenWing @ Jun 17 2003, 03:07 PM)


Has anybody heard Nickel Creek?  They're not bad for some kids from California.  laugh.gif

YES!!!! They are amazing! The mandolin player WOW! I think they are in town this week. Might be July.. I'm not sure...
They do Robert Burns "Sweet Afton" very nice....

They will be at Headliner's I think

Posted by: RavenWing 17-Jun-2003, 08:51 AM
QUOTE (pawnman @ Jun 17 2003, 03:36 PM)

"We're in a tight spot!"

"Are any of you blacksmiths, or perhaps in some way skilled in the metalurgical arts?" WHUMP... slide...thump thump thump

"Cows! I hate cows more than I hate cops!"

"Mrs. Hogswallop up and R-U-N-N-O-F-T"

"But we was fixin to fornicate!"

Posted by: Gaelic Bread 17-Jun-2003, 11:27 AM
Everett:
Tommy? You sold your soul to the devil?
Well, Delmar and Pete here just got baptized.
It appears that I'm the only one not affiliated!

Notice that everytime Everett is woken-up, the first thing he says is "MY HAIR"?

That's all. I've written my post "and counted to ten".
laugh.gif

P.S. "...and stay out of the Woolworth."

Posted by: Gaelic Bread 17-Jun-2003, 11:44 AM
QUOTE (maggiemahone1 @ Jun 15 2003, 10:59 AM)
I wonder how he would look in a kilt?

Ask and ye shall receive... well... kind of!
unsure.gif

Posted by: RavenWing 17-Jun-2003, 11:48 AM
*SNORT*

Posted by: barddas 17-Jun-2003, 12:11 PM
GB you crack me the **** up dude!

LMFAO!!!! tongue.gif

Posted by: pawnman 28-Jun-2003, 08:02 PM
Man, I wish I was all artistically inclined so I could put celebrities in Kilts...

Posted by: Macrae 29-Jun-2003, 01:49 AM
The O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack had to be the grooviest I've heard from a movie in a long time!

Has anyone ever heard of the Wicked Tinkers? I've heard of them and want to buy some of their stuff but I've not heard the music yet. If you've heard their stuff then please let me know!

I saw Cherish the Ladies in March. They performed with the Houston Symphony for the Irish Pops series. I don't know her name but they have this young lady with a voice that makes you want to pack your bags and hop the next flight to Ireland. And she was born and raised in Ireland as well.

Also...check out www.arkmusic.com. They have some great Celtic tunes inspired by the books of Stephen Lawhead...quite possibly the world's best author...in this century anyway. I put him up there with Tolkien and Lewis! arkmusic.com has other Celtic tunes as well. I just bought $63 worth of CD's from them and let me tell you, it was money well spent!


Posted by: FloweroftheWest 29-Jun-2003, 02:18 PM
Agreed on Stephen Lawhead Macrae! Brilliant read, easy style and enough knowledge to build the excellent trilogy around those two travellers between Scotland and Albion ... (fascinating read that, thoroughly inspired by Celtic mythology, forgot the title of the first two, the third one is "The endless knot", is the second one "The Silver Hand" or something like that? I 've forgotten them in Germany grr).

And Arcmusic is good smile.gif I 've got some stuff from them. And the Wicked Tinkers are cool ... Thanks to Paul they' re on the Playlist smile.gif

Posted by: brettzky42 02-Jul-2003, 02:58 PM
Gaelic Bread and I were testing out a new pub the other night. The jukebox was ALL Irish. Had my first exposure to Christy Moore....VERY GOOD!

Posted by: Billsnerdness 24-Jul-2003, 11:23 AM
biggrin.gif This is easy.... I listen to Cherish the Ladies, Joanie Madden, The Cheiftains, The Irish Rovers, The Pogues, Maire Brennan, anything with Bagpipes or the tin whistle... gues I pretty much like it all...... happy.gif

Posted by: pockets 29-Jul-2003, 09:10 PM
awww it has to be Capercaillie at the moment followed closely by our local bands - Celtic Plus and The Jimmies.
We have these dances down at the local hall during the winter months. They're great and have a real old time U.K. feel about it. It's so good for us to get back to our roots particularly when you are 5 generations away from the 'homeland' and not allowed to return to the land of our forefathers, except for holidays so we make our own bit of home with the music which does nicely thank you.
And now I will find some more with this super site.

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Posted by: Scatha Arzetyn 09-Aug-2003, 10:23 AM
I like The Crossing, Clannad,....
Who else is there? [Pooh]Think, think, think[/Pooh]
I've heard just enough Connie Dover & Mary Black to know that I like them, but not enough to know how much.
Bunch of other people that I can't of off the top of my head as well.
The McKrells are a pretty cool Bluegrass band with Celtic influences.

FloweroftheWest, The Song of Albion trilogy is an excellent series. smile.gif I've read it about 3-4 times.
The first book is The Paradise War, and yes, the second & thrid are The Silver Hand, & The Endless Knot.

My Da used to have a tape of music inspired by The Paradise War, but he gave it to a friend of his years ago & I've not seen it since. sad.gif

You're right about how well researched he is. I first read them before I knew anything about Celtic mytholgy and was surprised as I went along just how many things I recognised from the boks. smile.gif

I'm rambling aren't I? heh.............

We now return you to your regulary scheduled thread

Anja II

Posted by: Macfive 09-Aug-2003, 11:12 PM
Hi Scatha,

Welcome to the board!

Connie Dover and The Mckrells maybe coming on the broadcast soon as we have heard from both musicians. Hope to receive their CD's soon to hear them ourselves!

Again, welcome to board. Enjoy! thumbs_up.gif

Posted by: ShannonsSong 14-Aug-2003, 09:36 PM
I listen to just about everything. If we're talking Celtic though - Dougie MacLean, Ed Miller, Alasdair Fraser, Capercaille (did I spell that right?), Corsairs (not totally Celtic, but they've got some great songs including Hielan' Laddie), and Old Blind Dogs.

SS

Posted by: ShannonsSong 14-Aug-2003, 10:36 PM
We need some rating in between "like it" and "Love it!" LOL Could we get an "I'm really fond of this song, and would like to listen to it more, but it's not the top on my list because I haven't heard it enough?"

SS

Posted by: GreenHatGuy 12-Sep-2003, 03:24 PM
Hi all. I am new to Celtic music (from the US) and new to this site. We have recently lucky enough to go see The Old Blind Dogs. I think they are fantastic. I don't hear too much about them on this forum.

Can anyone give me an overall view of how OBD fits into the Celtic music scene?

Posted by: ranger 12-Sep-2003, 04:14 PM
I'm new to this forum and new to the site (although i'vbe been listening to it for a few years now). I may be off here, but the first celtic CD I ever bought is still my favorite- Sons of Somerled. Steve McDonald does awesome work. His music is haunting and uplifting at the same time. He also throws in quite a bit of a history lesson when he can. I also like Gary Stadler-although he may be considered new age he is played on this site. He is one to listen to when you go to bed at night or just want to relax. Steve McDonald is who you listen to anytime you need an emotional jarring around, or just want to sit around and tip a few. I also listen to him to get me all worked up before soccer games and search warrants. angel_not.gif beer_mug.gif beer_mug.gif

Posted by: Cailiosa 24-Sep-2003, 09:06 PM
At the moment I am in a Christy Moore mood, though I've only found one station online that plays his music and I haven't been able to find any of his cds in the US. I also like Connie Dover, Sean and Dolores Keane, Capercaille, Solas, Gaelic Storm, Great Big Sea, Seven Nations . . . the list could go on and on.

Posted by: maryellen 29-Sep-2003, 06:54 PM
I really like Heather Dale. I have 2 of her CD's - she has a great voice. "What's up yours?" is hilarious! "Highway Man" by Loreena McKinnet is great and one of my favorites.

Posted by: shycartech 29-Sep-2003, 11:30 PM
Wicked Tinkers are BADASS live! Tempest is very good, Cuillin (not around anymore), Shooglenifty rocks Celt style, Seven Nations, Black 47 is good pub music.
I'm also very eclectic, anything but rap and "light rock".
scott

Posted by: FireStormReel 07-Oct-2003, 05:41 PM
I like just about every kind of Celtic music, whether it is trad. or not. Great Big Sea has been my favorite since 6th grade - I'm a freshman in college now. The Cottars are a really good new - and very young - group. I saw them during the summer. Basically, my CD collection consists of a lot of Celtic music with a sprinkling of some other stuff.

Posted by: egilmez2 08-Oct-2003, 08:45 AM
Hi,every body.I am from Turkey(Türkiye) and i find this radio from internet.I am 30 years old and i interest Scottish pipe music.If you have some bagpipe musics in your computers im MP3 format can you e-mail me to " [email protected]".
Thanks all. walkman.gif

Posted by: Richard Bercot 19-Oct-2003, 06:26 PM
One of my Favorite Songs that I have not been able to find here is "RAGLAN ROAD" sung by Fair Isle Folk.

I found this and other good song by sung by:

Barleycorn, Dublin City Ramblers, Mary Black, Paddy Reilly, De Danann, Makem & Clancy, Johnny McEvoy and Brian Byrne.

This is a cassette GOLDEN SOUNDS OF IRISH FOLK produced in association with Dolphin Traders Ltd., 56 Moore Street, Dublin 1
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Posted by: Kelly W. West 21-Oct-2003, 03:26 PM
New here, since I finally got a connection fast enough to use Itunes on the better stations. Some of my favorite Celtic and celtic influenced bands are Steeleye Span, Clam Chowder, Tears for Beers(OK their german but I love their version of Raggle taggle gypsy and Step it out Mary), tempest, Dust Rhinos and Anwwn(Shame aboutt them breaking up).

Posted by: jaynebylak 27-Oct-2003, 11:06 AM
Hello. Hummm I like a lot of groups and singers. I like just about all. But to give a few. Heather Dale, The Corries, The Irish Rovers, Charlie Zahn,Colin Grant-Adams, Runrig and any Bagpipe and Drums groups.
Jayne smile.gif

Posted by: ScanFan 11-Dec-2003, 12:03 AM
I don't know of any local celtic groups though there must be one somewhere around here in the Celtic part of Oakland, California. But lesser-known musicians that I can't get enough of include:

Ian MacDougall, a Cape Breton fiddler;
Chris Sherburn & Denny Bartley, an Irish concertina and guitar duo;
Bohala, an Irish-American group from Chicago;
Noel Hill, an Irish concertina player.

Posted by: Raven 11-Dec-2003, 09:39 AM
Great picture Jim!!

I am really getting into Barley Juice, Smithfield Fair and Loreena McKinnet as a result of listening to CR.N

Great Job

Paul

Posted by: CelticRose 11-Dec-2003, 06:01 PM
My absolute favorite is Loreena McKinnett! I have every single one of her CDs. I also think The Mummer's Dance is probably one of the best song ever written! I also love Runrig, Altan. Just recently have been introduced to Capercaillie and John MacLean Allan and Slainte Mhath, who I like very well.

I love the bagpipe and drum music, especially the song Scotland the Brave. Can anyone recommend their favorite pipe music? angel_not.gif

Posted by: Eamon506 12-Dec-2003, 02:32 PM
Excellent topic. Hmm, I would have to go with Planxty, Chieftans, Tannahill Weavers, Wolfstone and the Bothy Band.

We have some excellent local Irish talent in the Philly area and my favorites are the Hooligans, Blackthorn and Drowsy Maggie.

I will listen to anything with a celtic flair, and thats why I love this site!

Eamon

Posted by: Kiwi Gael 01-Feb-2004, 01:12 AM
I have many favourite artists including Loreena McKennitt, Connie Dover, Meav, Runrig, Donnie Munro, Wolfstone, Iron Horse, Dougie MacLean, Burach, Natalie MacMaster, Irish Rovers, and many others.

Outside the Celtic genre, I'm a fan of David Arkenstone, Sarah Brightman, The Men They Couldn't Hang, Mediaeval Baebes, Dixie Chicks, Shania Twain, and one solitary Metal band, Running Wild - an awesome band from Germany and with a unique and superb sound and style (with a pirate/seafaring concept and image), the only Metal band I still support. Their music is timeless. rockon.gif

Posted by: CelticRose 01-Feb-2004, 01:22 AM
Have you heard of John McLean Allan? It you love Celtic rock bagpipe music you would love him!

Posted by: Kiwi Gael 01-Feb-2004, 02:13 AM
QUOTE (CelticRose @ Feb 1 2004, 08:22 PM)
Have you heard of John McLean Allan?

No, I haven't - thanx for the tip! thumbs_up.gif

Posted by: CelticRose 01-Feb-2004, 02:35 AM
Check out his website and listen to some tracks and see what you think!

http://www.bagpipetamer.com/

Posted by: Kiwi Gael 01-Feb-2004, 02:13 PM
QUOTE (CelticRose @ Feb 1 2004, 09:35 PM)
Check out his website and listen to some tracks and see what you think!

http://www.bagpipetamer.com/

His stuff sounds great, definitely my sorta music! I'm a convert. Thanks again! thumbs_up.gif

Posted by: CelticRose 01-Feb-2004, 07:18 PM
Yeah me too! I ordered his CD but it has yet to arrive yet! sad.gif

Posted by: balisodare 02-Feb-2004, 11:58 AM
wow...so much music...so little time.
Just a quick run-down of my favs:

Irish/Scottish
Hamish Moore and Dick Lee (these guys are great!!)
Lunasa
Paddy Keenan and Emon Dillion
Liz Caroll (and Martin Hayes!)

Other Folk
BOB DYLAN!! all the way man. Blonde on Blonde is where it's at
Jerry Garcia (just got the pizza tapes a day or two ago...wow)
Woods Tea Company
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones (gotta love the hippo)

Classical
Wagner, I finally got to listen to all of Tannhauser the other day and it's one of my favorties now.
Schubert has been growing on me lately too.
Oh...and Beethoven Piano Sonatas. The Waldstein Sonata never ceases to amaze me.

Jazz
I've always been a Coltrane fan. (based on a biography I read one time....I guess Coltrane had bought a set of highland pipes and was toying them right before he died)
Cannonball Adderley is also great. I have a cut of him just rocking out on Sack-o-Woe. Good stuff.

Cheers
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Posted by: Aaediwen 02-Feb-2004, 07:13 PM
Ohh, we can list several fav's from various genres? ok

<U>Celtic</U>
Loreena McKennitt
Heather Dale

<U>?Pop Folk?</U>
Peter, Paul, and Mary
The Mammas and the Papas
Simon and Garfunkel
John Denver

<U>Recent (Since 1995) Pop and Alternative</U>
Godsmack
Evanescence
Three Doors Down

<U>Contemporary Country</U>
Garth Brooks
Alabama
Blackhawk

<U>60's, 70's Country</U>
Loretta Lynn
Kenny Rogers (kindof belongs above too)
Johnny Cash

<U>New Age</U>
Iasos
Gary Stadler
Enigma
Alkaemy

<U>Rock older than myself</U>
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones

<U>80's (Big Hair, Metal, and just plain Rock)</U>
Def Leppard
Bon Jovi

Am I missing anything? Not a fan of classical
/me checks his collection
Neil Diamond belongs on here somewhere, atthe top pf one of these lists, but I don't know which one. Anyone up for some Porcupine Pie on a hot August night? Be sure not to get any on you jeans.

Posted by: mingkee 05-Feb-2004, 07:34 PM
for me

Celtic

The Tannahill Weavers
Clannad
Loreena McKennitt
Dougie MacLean

80's POP

Cindy Lauper
The Commodores/Lionel Richie
Michael Jackson

80's UK and Irish POP

U2
Duran Duran
Spandau Ballet
Enya
Human League

Chinese POP

Anita Mui
Leslie Cheung
Alam Tam
Sandy Lam
Taichi
Beyond

Others

Jewel
Carpenters
John Denver
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Vince Gill

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