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MP3: “Dicey Riley” by Marc Gunn

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Kilts.  Cats. Science Fiction. Irish drinking songs. Nowhere else but from the bizarre imagination of Marc Gunn would those four elements be so neatly integrated. Marc Gunn–”The Celtfather”–is an award-winning Celtic folk musician. Armed with an autoharp, he riotously combines Renaissance festival fanaticism with Irish drinking and Sci Fi fandom into a satirical jam session between Weird Al Yankovic, Shane MacGowan and The Clancy Brothers. His shows are spirited fireworks featuring Celtic-style songs about hobbits, cats, kilts, Firefly, Star Wars, … Continue reading →

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Playlist: Celtic Music Freedom

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July always feels like the month of freedom for me. Not only do we celebrate Independence Day in America, but in 2005, I turned music into a full-time profession. I even started my Irish & Celtic Music Podcast at the end of July which has gone on to win numerous awards. So in honor of freedom and liberty, I scoured my library to find songs for special Celtic Music Freedom playlist. You can find many of these songs through my … Continue reading →

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Playlist: Celtic Music for May

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With the beauty of Spring in the air, I thought it was a good time to share some of my absolute favorite songs and tunes. This is just a SMALL sampling of some of my top-rated music in my iTunes library. You can find many of these songs through my iTunes playlist. Otherwise click the link to find what you can through Amazon. You will love this music. Enjoy! “Alice’s Reels” by The Tea Merchants from One Lump or Two? … Continue reading →

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The South Wind

photo by Bob Vest, 1 Shot Productions

I played a festival in Monroe Louisiana a few years ago. I believe it was the Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival, run by my friend Doyle Jeeter. During a concert at the festival I played a song about a young girl who was killed accidentally by cannon fire during the Civil War and about the black nanny who cared for her. The story was told by an Irish immigrant soldier. He was broken hearted by the incident, though he knew none … Continue reading →

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Many Counted Blessings

Posted by JM on January 27, 2012 from Dallas TX, USA I wrote the story below some years back, remembering my mother’s mother, Agnes Harrop. It retells the the tale of my last visit with her in Fall River MA and it provides the backdrop for my love of Celtic music; my family history. I learned to love the songs my parents and their parents loved. I learned to sing the songs that crossed the ocean with them, from Ireland on my … Continue reading →

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New to the Celtic Music Magazine in 2012

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The Celtic Music Magazine is approaching twelve years in existence.  I started it in the fall of 2000.  It’s evolved a lot since it was called the Celtic Muse and featured free Celtic MP3s on MP3.com.  Now we have CD reviews as well as free MP3s.  Occasionally, we highlight some cool bits of Celtic news and culture. However, I’ve long wanted the magazine to be… more.  I just didn’t know how to get people involved. Well, I finally made a … Continue reading →

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“Rejoice! A Christmas Album” by Jed Marum

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Jed Marum gives all of these old and beloved Christmas tunes a gentle new and refreshing twist that is sure to please even the most cynical of music critics. The young and the young at heart will revel in the new twist, and sing along as they do every Christmas season. When I first plugged the songs into my iPod, I instantly knew the tunes and started singing along. But I don’t know what to say about these beloved songs, … Continue reading →

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Review: “Lonestar Banjos” by Jed Marum

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Artist:  Jed Marum Album:  Lonestar Banjo Lonestar Banjo, strictly speaking, is not what we are conditioned to think of as Celtic music.  The album is a banjo themed compilation of music described by CDbaby as “a variety of live and studio recording, Film and TV projects”.  Where is the classic Celtic connection?  The answer to that question is found in the roots of Bluegrass music. Behind Bluegrass is several centuries of immigrant musical fusion. The Irish, Scottish, and English settlers … Continue reading →

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Top 14 Celtic CDs of 2010

This was another great year for Celtic music. Celtic musicians from around the globe continue to release great Celtic MP3s through the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. The CDs this year are better than ever too. If you’re a regular reader, you know I’m not as into typical Celtic music. I like independent Celtic music… the kind of music you’re gonna find in YOUR hometown. It’s down-to-earth and filled with passion. That’s the reason it becomes more popular every year. True … Continue reading →

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