Category: Music
Out of the eMailbag, Comes Songs and Stories: Who is St. Patrick?
Who was st. patrick? Sober St. Patrick’s Day founder and chair Bill Reilly feels that as St. Patrick’s Day approaches, there’s no better time to remember what this important figure […]
Out of the Mailbag, Comes Songs and Stories – The 1981 Hunger Strike
“Since it is impossible to experience the circumstances these men lived through, history will have to serve to illuminate what
Out of the Mailbag, Comes Songs and Stories – Give the Gift of Great Music for Christmas
Tara McNeill and Alexander Bernstein, Across the Atlantic, 2023. 12 Tracks When I last interviewed Tara McNeil in April of 2022, as part of Celtic Woman’s Postcards from Ireland U.S. […]
This Just In: Ohio Renaissance Festival Honors Harp Day
The Ohio Renaissance Festival, in collaboration with Harp Ireland, celebrates Harp Day on October 21 with enchanting performances by Jay and Abby Michaels, known as The Harper and The Minstrel. Delight in Medieval, Renaissance, and Celtic music played on various instruments, including historical harps, wooden flutes, penny whistles, viola da gamba, hammered dulcimer, and beautiful singing. Join in the celebration of this historic instrument at the Ohio Renaissance Festival.
Terry from Derry: A Eulogy
Sinead O’Connor, a fiery artist, and protest singer, left an indelible mark on music and society by fearlessly confronting political, social, and clerical injustices. Her courage in speaking uncomfortable truths leaves a lasting legacy.
Out of the Mailbag Comes Songs & Stories: Language and Belfast Elephants
By John O’Brien, Jr.@Jobjr The Elephant of BelfastBy S. Kirk WalshCounterpoint Press ISBN: 978-1-64009-511-3. 320 Pages This national bestseller has such an unusual storyline, I just had to get it. […]
Dublin’s Victoria Johnston’s Tar Liom (Follow Me) single released ahead of Where the Lights Glow Debut Album Release
You hear a call, It is calling you far from here, Calling you like a bird, come follow me beyond the mountains, Follow me Dublin’s singer-songwriter Victoria Johnston has release her new […]
THE OLD SPEAKEASY by Kyf Brewer and Barleyjuice
New Release! THE OLD SPEAKEASY by Kyf Brewer and Barleyjuice Barleyjuice is a nationally known Celtic Rock band from the Philadelphia area. Founder Kyf Brewer has been on the rock scene for over […]
A Scythian Christmas Out at Sea Has Arrived!
Check it out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=k34L-WpAdmc&feature=share
A New and MERRY Christmas Note from Ashley Davis
Hello All My iIrish Friends! As you know, I recently released “Songs of the Celtic Winter II” and I have just added a 2 CD pack to my new page […]