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Kilted To Kick Cancer

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Did you know that September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month? Did you know that prostate and testicular cancers kill just as many men as breast cancer kills women? That’s a statistic that blew me away, and my hunch is, not too many people know about that fact. The good news is, Kilted to Kick Cancer is trying to change that and raise awareness of the disease–by wearing their kilts and talking about things such as risk factors and when to … Continue reading →

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Are You a Celtic Geek Too?

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I have a confession. I am a Celtic Geek. I love Celtic music and culture. That’s why I publish this magazine and my award-winning podcast. However, I also love science fiction and fantasy. That’s why I record songs about hobbits, Firefly, Star Wars, Dr. Who, dragons, and cats. (Okay. Cats might not see to Sci Fi like until you’ve seen the art of Sarah Clemens. She’s a brilliant fantasy artist who combines cats and dragons.) But that’s really not what … Continue reading →

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Song By Song: The Minstrel Boy

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Author’s Note: Okay. I’m sorry. When I said that this would be bi-weekly, I meant barring thunderstorms that knock out power, family coming, cleaning and other things that get in the way of writing. Please accept my apologies and don’t mention it again. My feelings would be hurt otherwise. Okay, before we get to the good stuff (my opinions), do you know of any really good resources that detail the histories of Celtic songs? I’d love more scholarly efforts than … Continue reading →

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Robots, bagpipes and Celtic music

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Here’s a little quiz for you. What do the following have in common? Skoda cars, robots, pistols, and Vaclav Havel. Got it? They’re all Czech. Really? Mr.Havel and Skoda cars, sure, but robots and pistols? Both are Czech words which have been completely assimilated into the English language.  Now, if I were to add to this list of things Czech ‘bagpipes’ and ‘Celtic music’ you might start to question my state of mind. Too much strong Czech beer, perhaps. Nope, … Continue reading →

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New Blog: Song By Song

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Okay, everyone imagine you are a socially awkward, introverted (we no longer say shy, because it’s not cool anymore), slightly mysophobic young lady. Got it? Now imagine you are at a Ren Faire. Okay now, pop quiz time: What is the worst thing that can happen to you there? Is it?  A) Get a lap dance from a man in a kilt. B) You buy a band’s CD from a girl in corset who was never actually on stage with … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Buy a Celtic CD Today

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The music industry is in a terrible state. Check out music biz sites like Hypebot, you see that everyone is shouting, “Doom!” That’s because no one knows what is in store for the industry. They are less certain what will happen to the growing numbers of indie musicians. Everyone is going digital. Heck, the Celtic Music Magazine led the Celtic revolution for digital music when we first started publishing in 2000. People wonder if CDs are done. Streaming music sites … Continue reading →

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Poitin and Irish & Celtic Music Podcast Top the Charts at #1

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Yesterday was an exciting day. Could Poitin, an indie Celtic music band from the Czech Republic, Top the Charts on Amazon and iTunes? The answer to that question is yes. It all began with a compilation CD by the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast called Irish Celtic Music. I say “compilation”, but in fact, it’s just two bands: Poitin and FIMM. Both are indie Celtic groups from Europe. Poitin hails for the Czech Republic. FIMM hails from Italy. Our goal … Continue reading →

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“Just T’inkin’” a Celtic Blog by Boston Blackthorne’s Jim O’Connor

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  After a whirlwind Saint Patrick’s season me and the boys from Boston Blackthorne have entered the part of the gig calendar we call “mud season.”  What better time to take in the sessuin at the Skellig in Waltham MA hosted by the ever charming Larry Reynolds.  Another great night, some wonderful ballad singing which was a treat, especially a gentleman whose version of  Ewan McColl’s “30 Foot Trailer” sent me straight to Google when I got home to download … Continue reading →

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“Jus’ T’inkin!” a Celtic Music Blog by Jim O’Connor of Boston Blackthorne

Jim O’Connor from the band Boston Blackthorne here again to relate our exploits over the Irish High Holidays, 2012.  Faced with a daunting schedule of 5 gigs in 3 days on either side of the great state of Massachusetts it was the best of years and the worst of years!  Heading out on the road, the disabled list for our 5 piece Celtic band read like the Boston Red Sox last September right down to the beer and chicken in … Continue reading →

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Celtic Roots Craic! 51 – Goliath, Samson and ‘Titanic Belfast’

10th April, 2012 A new phenomenon in Belfast in recent years has been the development of ‘quarters.’  First we had what is now known as the Cathedral Quarter which, strangely enough, is near St. Anne’s Cathedral to the north of the city centre. Like Dublin’s Temple Bar area, this is an area of narrow cobbled streets, restaurants, old pubs and new pubs in old buildings, with music and other entertainment.  Just opposite the cathedral is Writer’s Square, with the names … Continue reading →

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