Favorite Celtic singer/group, Vote!

[LibraryJim]

I put down Loreena McKennitt, because she is superb, but there are so many that I like that it is hard to pin it down to one, and it also depends on my moods at the time!

Moya Brennan is another that I buy any CD she puts out, whether on her own or with "Clannad"

Anúna

The Chieftans

Flogging Molly

Seven Nations (Clan na gael)

and local favs

The McIlroys

Tinker's Dam(n)

The Wyndbreakers

There are soooo many.

[SonofHenderson]

I love Runrig-only picked up on them a few years ago on this radio station but have a lot of their cds and even dvds now![COLOR=blue]

[Rindy]

I voted other. Some of my favorite groups are

Clann An Drumma
Great Big Sea
Blackmores Night
Rapalje
Clan Wallace
Tam McLucas
Dougie MacLean
Barley Juice
Celtic Thunder
Kevin Walsh
Clanadonia
Seven Nations
Ed Miller
Phil Coulter
Heather Dale
The Elders
The Pogues
The Trybe

I think most of the artists here on Celtic Radio are fantastic musicians it's hard to just name a few. I could go on forever..

Slainte

[LibraryJim]

Blackmore's Night is the absolute best!

But I wouldn't class them as Celtic, as such. Closer to Renaissance or Mediaeval Rock.

I just got their "Paris Moon" DVD, and think it is better than "Castles and Dreams" even though I like C&D for the setting better (in a Castle at a Ren Fest).

Along with Blackmore's Night, I would add Steeleye Span and Pentangle.

[valpal59]

I voted other. Some of my favorites were not on the list, some were.

Loreena Mckennitt
Enya
Blackmore's Night
Clann An Drumma
Runrig
Pipin Hot
Wicked Tinkers
Secret Garden
Gael Warning

Too many to list.

Val

[Amergin]

Had to put "other" as well. There are just too many top notch groups not mentioned here. The Cheiftans, for instance. How could you leave off the superstars of Irish music? Also love the Elders, Dropkick Murphys, Steeleye Span, Tannahill Weavers, and dozens of others.

Who's heard Albanach? Outstanding music. What a beat.

Albanach

[Shenaniganz247]

I've got a few choices that's hard to pick between

Flogging Molly

Coyote Run

Rathkeltair

Hunting McLeod

Barleyjuice

Seven Nations

Gaelic Storm

Gael Warning

Stanley & Grimm

too many to choose just one best when they are so different in sound but so amazing

[MorganaEllairien]

Celtic Thunder for me! *squees*

[IrishBeachLassie]

Mine has to Be Irish Makeover ~ Molly Malone, Blackbird or All Around My Hat !

slainte,
darlene

[MMEPhilly]

Hey all,

I voted "other" cause I am a huge Celtic Thunder fan... they have a way about them that has their dedicated fans getting into all things Celtic/Irish/Scottish... you can't ask for something better for tourism purposes in this economy!! They are bringing traditional music to masses of Americans and other international audiences, while playing cover songs, original music and traditional Celtic tunes. And they are all as hot as their rich voices!! Plus, almost all the lads play instruments, even if not in the show (on their own recordings). Many fans have sought out Celtic history/culture/jewelry, etc., you name it, and have picked up on Irish lingo and Gaelic Irish because the lads speak it... nw that is what I call an influential artist!!

I listened to some Celtic music here and there... nothing serious... an MP3 here or there... or at a Ren Faire... owned a few Celtic Woman cds... but Celtic Thunder has made me a Celtic music fan and I have sought out other artists cause of them...

I LOVE CELTIC THUNDER!! My <3 belongs to Ryan Kelly, Keith Harkin, Paul Byrom, Neil Byrne, Damian McGinty and George Donaldson!!

~Michelle in Philadelphia

[firewood2u]

As others have already said, there is such a plethora to chose from it is hard to pick ONE.

However, if I must chose it would be Ryan's Fancy . The members are Denis Ryan, Fergus O'Byrne, and Dermot O'Reilly. Their rendition of The Cross at Spancil Hill is likely my all-time favourite song and if you have the chance to pick it up on 'The Irish Love Songs' album do yourself a favour and snap it up! Yes, I said album as i don't think it ever made it to C.D.

Check out their impromptu vocals at the East Coast Music Association's presentation for a Lifetime Achievement Award. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMl45MrUmm8...feature=related

[togo]

Love Celtic Rock.
Here's my list:

Great Big Sea (just saw them 2 nights ago again, great live band! My favorite!)
Runrig
Oysterband
Young Dubliners
Seven Nations
Gaelic Storm
Enter the Haggis
Flogging Molly
The Elders
Barleyjuice
Spirit of the West

[Antwn]

I like Loreena McKennit and Maddy Prior but I'd also add Sandy Denny (!!). Group? Well, not strictly Celtic, but the Incredible String Band and Pentangle, Solas, Karen Casey and her band, the Chieftans of course, Mary Jane Lammond to name a few. Some singers who sing in Welsh too: Julie Murphy and Sion James.

[GREENoverRED]

Enter the Haggis !!

[heartsong]

Can we get a new survey? Some of my favorites are:

Celtic Thunder
Enter the Haggis
Emerald Rose
Rathkeltair
Secret Garden
Great Big Sea
Altan
Sharon Shannon
Orla Fallon
Oona McOuat