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James Olin Oden with “Samhain’s March”

Hailing from Raleigh, James Olin Oden’s Samhain’s March is excellently crafted.  “The Smile Jig Set” is a delightful instrumental and “Wake Up and Smell the Whiskey” is a charming tune about knowing the important things in life, such as friends and good times. A fantastic tidbit in the liner notes describes the poetic meaning of the title: Samhain March.  As Samhain is the beginning of the Celtic/Pagan year around the beginning of November, it is a “dying time” and we … Continue reading →

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Review: “Mist Covered Mountains” by Barrowburn

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Barrowburn has a smooth speed in their music that beacons to listen to more of their style. And with their style you also get great a cappellas that are compelling to any soul. You’ll find hearty, traditional Celtic songs played with an American twist that only Barrowburn can bring. The flute and fiddle have a special place in my heart (just below the pipes), and Barrowburn displays some of the best that I’ve heard in a while. Virgil Sealy and … Continue reading →

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Free Mp3 of “First Shoots of Spring” by James Olin Oden

James Olin Oden is a singer/songwriter out of Raleigh, North Carolina who takes a touch of the old mountain music style and combines it with a celtic touch. With heart-rending ballads, good old drinking songs and foot stomping jigs and reels, his compelling rhythmic style pulls you in and regales you with stories ranging from dark tales to silly revelries. Artist: James Olin Oden Buy CD: Samhain’s March: A Winter Journey Download MP3: “First Shoots of Spring” Hometown: Raleigh, NC, … Continue reading →

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Free MP3 of “Pipers Refrain” by Barrowburn

The band Barrowburn hails out of Raleigh, NC and has been presenting traditional Celtic music on acoustic instruments for over 10 years. Barrowburn prides itself in their versatility. They are equally at home ripping through a set of jigs or reels as they are rendering the simple beauty of a slow air or lament. Barrowburn performs both legacy and contemporary ballads from the traditional as well as comical pub songs that are best accompanied with a swinging pint of Guinness. … Continue reading →

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MP3: “A Man’s A Man For A’ That” by Marc Gunn

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“Marc has a brilliant selection of both the merry and the somber to suit whatever your current mood, whether you need some cheering up or had rather drown in your own sorrow. Go ahead and draw a tub of water, light a few candles, prepare to relax and soak up some autoharp.” (Celtophilia) Marc Gunn is an award-winning acoustic folk musician rooted in the American Celtic song tradition–-Celtic music, the Traditional and the Twisted. His musical instrument of choice-the autoharp-continues … Continue reading →

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MP3: “Kilted For Her Pleasure” by Marc Gunn

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Marc Gunn plays acoustic folk music rooted in the American Celtic song tradition. It is Celtic music, both the Traditional and the Twisted. He brings a fresh sound to the Celtic music world with a vibrant live show filled with interactive songs and stories, all performed on the American folk instrument, the autoharp. The result is something both old and yet stunningly new and interesting. Over the past three years, he has released nearly four albums a year. His latest … Continue reading →

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