Celtic Music Magazine

Artist: Brigands’ FolieAlbum: Fog & FireYear produced: 2008 This is a very unique CD. Brigands’ Folie is an acoustic duo that plays traditional Irish, Scottish and English music. Despite the fact that this band does traditional music, they manage to bring a different style to the tunes here that makes them come across fresh...
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Artist: Rising GaelAlbum: One More DayYear produced: 2008 This band is tough to pin down and describe definitively, as they have such variety going. On “One More Day” you might hear the sound of Scottish pipes one moment, and then African drums the next. The somewhat unusual combination of instruments gives the band a...
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Artist: Brian Hebert & FriendsAlbum: Any Time At AllYear produced: 2008 Do you like Beatles music? In the mood for something different? This CD is your dream come true! Eleanor Rigby, She Loves You and even I Wanna Hold Your Hand are played here–but with Celtic flavor. Bet you never thought you would hear...
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Artist: Scott BoswellAlbum: Jug Of Punch Year produced: 2007 A lively, melodic version of “Jug of Punch” is just one of 13 lovely tracks on this CD by Scott Boswell. The mood is very much folk/traditional with a pinch of gentle harmony thrown in for good measure. The flute is lively on this album...
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Artist: Paddy’s PigAlbum: Maple & WireYear produced: 2008 Those who enjoy traditional pub music will love “Maple & Wire” by Paddy’s Pig. This is a great collection of 16 songs that are sung well and played with heart. Even though there is a traditional feel to the album, it isn’t boring, and the tone...
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