Celtic Music Magazine

Celtic Roots Craic! 47 – Sowin’ wi’ a ‘fiddle’

February 10, 2012 Last week I talked about drivin’, our latest Belfast sculpture and...

CD Review – Clair Roche Songs from the...

Celtic Harper/Singer Claire Roche goes back to her roots with Songs from the Harp...

“Foxlight” by Iarla Ó Lionáird

Iarla Ó Lionáird’s CD, “Foxlight” is one of the best I’ve heard in a...

Top 10 Celtic Music CDs Of 2011

It’s time for the top 10 Celtic CDs of 2011 list! There sure was...

Review: "The Talking Rake" by Ron Cody

By Marc Gunn

July 23, 2009

Artist: Ron CodyAlbum: The Talking RakeYear produced: 2008 Nimble, able and intriguing is how I would describe the instruments on this CD. They are obviously played by skilled hands, but it isn’t just the expertise here that makes the album interesting…it is the arrangement of the music as well. This is Celtic music at...
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MP3: "The Wanderer" by Anois

By Marc Gunn

July 20, 2009

Anois is the Gaelic word for “now,” and nothing better sums up the poetic Celtic music that this group gives its listeners. This Dutch band offers up a tapestry of Celtic music, inspired by Enya, Loreena McKennitt, Clannad, as well as the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien of “Lord of the Rings” fame. Anois’...
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Review: "Don’t Count Me Out" by Kevin Flynn & The Avondale Ramblers

By Marc Gunn

July 18, 2009

Artist: Kevin Flynn and The Avondale RamblersAlbum: Don’t Count Me Out Year produced: 2008 A “north-side, Chicago Irish band,” Kevin Flynn and The Avondale Ramblers have the energy and spirit that makes up a great group, and this CD, Don’t Count Me Out is a showcase for their talents. The band is definitely Celtic,...
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Review: "The Story So Far" by Lunasa

By Marc Gunn

July 17, 2009

Artist: LunasaAlbum: The Story So FarYear produced: 2008 This CD is a retrospective collection of songs from Lunasa that brings with it a new flavor. Drawing from six albums, the songs will be familiar to fans, such as ‘Aibreann’ and ‘Morning Nightcap’. That said, this would also make a great introductory CD for those...
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Review: "Anchor Management" by The Poxy Boggards

By Marc Gunn

July 16, 2009

Artist: The Poxy BoggardsAlbum: Anchor ManagementYear produced: 2008 Now if you happen to be looking for a CD that is jam-packed with fun and frolic, I would highly recommend The Poxy Boggards. Anchor Management is a hilariously amusing, yet very well-done album that quite resembles a drunken party set to music. The quick-witted band...
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