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Alasdair Fraser
Master Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser is a consummate performer. His dynamic fiddling, engaging stage presence, and deep understanding of Scotland's music have created a constant and international demand for his solo appearances and concerts with a variety of ensembles. Alasdair has been a major force behind the resurgence of traditional Scottish fiddling in his homeland and the U.S., inspiring legions of listeners and learners through his recordings, annual fiddle camps, and concerts.
(Added: 19-Dec-2003 Hits: 531)
Bedlam Bards
Billing themselves as An Act of Balladry with Violins, the two and a halfmembers of the Bedlam Bards are Austin's wildest renfaire band. Mixingtoe-tapping fiddle tunes with songs on topics ranging from Irish rebellionto ghost ships to young love to bondage and discipline, they're ready toliven up any festival, wedding, private party, church service, or barmitzvah you might have.
(Added: 20-Dec-2003 Hits: 449)
Behan
Behan gives traditional Irish pub singing tunes "a rousing, kicked-up spin". Their influences include The Clancy Brothers, The Dubliners, The Irish Rovers, DFW's own Irish Rogues, Bing Crosby and daddy Behan's predilection to inundate their young ears with the jigs reels and barndances of the 78 player variety. Somehow the punk music scene, liturgical music and the Arlington Drum and Bugle corp factor in as well.
(Added: 19-Dec-2003 Hits: 534)
Beyond The Pale
Beyond The Pale presents a variety of traditional instrumental pieces, songs and original compositions by the members.The band has developed their unique sound by blending the traditional dance tunes and folk songs of Ireland and Scotland with an array of other traditional tunes and songs from America.
(Added: 9-Jan-2004 Hits: 464)
Bill Thurman
Bill Thurman is a composer/arranger, an old time fiddler, singer, and a swing/jazz/pop/Celtic music performer all rolled into one. He has had an extensive versatile recording career going back to 1965. A professional musician with a Master's Degree from the University of Memphis, he now lives in Austin, TX where he teaches the many styles of fiddle as well as violin and viola. Bill plays and teaches workshops at Music Fests and plays public and private performances throughout the country.
(Added: 20-Dec-2003 Hits: 456)
Blaggards
Blaggards produce stout irish rock fortified with country, metal, funk, ska and pop, delivered with a ferocity unchallenged by anyone else in the genre... or any genre, for that matter.
(Added: 12-Oct-2004 Hits: 405)
Bourrée Texane
Bourrée Texane plays mostly French folk music from southern and central France, Brittany, Québec and Louisiana.
(Added: 12-Oct-2004 Hits: 345)
Bowfire
Bowfire is the Total String Experience... Virtuosity in the hands of Masters. Bowfire presents an All Star Show of the finest lineup of fiddle and violin virtuosos ever assembled on one stage. It takes its audiences on a musical journey that moves seamlessly from Jazz, Classical, Bluegrass, Celtic, Rock, Gypsy, World, Texas Swing and Ottawa Valley and Cape Breton styles and mixes in incredible step and tap dancing and a beautiful voice.
(Added: 10-Nov-2005 Hits: 310)
Brobdingnagian Bards
The Original Celtic Renaissance with dozens of Free MP3 Downloads, and fun Celtic songs. One of the Top 10 most-listened to bands on mp3.com. The Brobdingnagian Bards (pronounced brAHb'ding-n”g-EE-en) are The Original Celtic Renaissance duo combining unique instrumentation (autoharp, recorder & mandolin) that'll leave you hungry for more: Celtic drinking songs for breakfast; fantasy, filk and dragon sandwiches for lunch; and an extra helping of JRR Tolkien-esque instrumentals for dinner.
(Added: 20-Dec-2003 Hits: 553)
Capitol City Highlanders Pipes & Drums
Austin's oldest bagpipe band non-competitive, fun and growing!
(Added: 20-Dec-2003 Hits: 464)
Carey Street
Interstate traditional Irish band composed of Jeff Baker from New England, Heather Gilmer and Jeff Moore from Austin, TX. Heather and Jeff are already widely known in Texas as a versatile traditional Irish duo particularly interested in dance music from the Sliabh Luachra region of Ireland. Jeff Baker has been internationally recognized for his performances, and has performed across the US and in Europe.
(Added: 12-Oct-2004 Hits: 339)
Cathie Ryan
The New York Daily News recently stated that Cathie Ryan is 'firmly in the upper echelons of Irish music singers.' For the fans who have been following Cathie since her early days with Cherish the Ladies, this is proof of what they have known for years: that she is a major artistic talent, equally at home amid the deepest strains of the Irish tradition or the cutting edge of the contemporary songwriter movement.
(Added: 9-Jan-2004 Hits: 431)
Celta
Digital Celtic music from a Spanish speaking Welshman, from Carmarthen, South Wales
(Added: 22-Dec-2003 Hits: 447)
Clandestine
Clandestine evolved out of a pipe and drum ensemble founded in 1991 in Houston, Texas. Highland pipes, fiddle, acoustic guitar, hand percussion, and vocal harmonies combine to create a sound that brings the brilliance of Celtic culture alive for the aficionado and the curious. Clandestine is a high energy band with a diverse repetoire which is firmly rooted in the Celtic tradition.
(Added: 20-Jun-2005 Hits: 359)
Cluan
High energy celtic band, specializing in "pure drop" traditional Irish music.
(Added: 20-Dec-2003 Hits: 452)
Constant Billy
A new day has dawned. There's a new band in the neighborhood, Constant Billy.' Take the traditional music of Britain and Ireland. Shake and stir in Rock, Classical and Swing using 'a staggering array of string and woodwind instruments.' Mix in the vocals of 'probably the best all-around folk a-cappella singers.' Add a dash of “hilarious between-songs banter' and you have a band that will leave you reeling. Constant Billy is Today’s Trad.
(Added: 19-Dec-2003 Hits: 407)
Derek Warfield (from The Wolfe Tones)
erek Warfield is a historian, singer, songwriter, mandolin player and the leader of the legendary Wolfe Tones. Performing with the band for over 37 years, he beguiled and entertained audiences worldwide, he has been their voice with stirring introductions and amusing antidotes that have endeared him to countless thousands of fans. He has written and recorded over 60 songs and ballads.
(Added: 24-Jan-2005 Hits: 337)
E.J. Jones
EJ Jones is a multi-instrumentalist, best-known for playing the Highland Bagpipes and as an essential member of the former band, Clandestine.
(Added: 19-Dec-2003 Hits: 458)
Ed Miller
'Ed Miller is one of the best singers to emerge from the Scottish folk revival, a guitar-wielding folkie who wins his audiences over with a sweet but powerful voice, a great ear for material, and equal doses of populist politics and wry humor. Miller is also a scholar with an academic degree in folklore and a deep curiosity about history and culture, and his multiple roles and approaches to music and song make his performances and recordings that much more rewarding.' The Music Hound
(Added: 20-Dec-2003 Hits: 445)
Eileen Ivers
Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, Nine Time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, London Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony at The Kennedy Center, Boston Pops, musical star of Riverdance, The Chieftains, Paula Cole, Patti Smith, Hall and Oates, founding member of Cherish the Ladies … this is a short list of accomplishments, headliners, tours and affiliations. Fiddler Eileen Ivers has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today.
(Added: 10-Jan-2005 Hits: 292)
Eric Bogle
An internationally known folksinger, originally from Peebles, Scotland. Born in 1944, he spent his first twenty five years in Scotland. In 1969 he emigrated to Australia first settling in Canberra. He eventually trained, and worked as an accountant, then in 1980 became a full time folk singer. Eric currently lives near Adelaide, South Australia. A gentle man, he's also one of the most straight forward and nicest people you could ever hope to meet.
(Added: 19-Dec-2003 Hits: 412)
Frankie Gavin
Frankie Gavin has been playing Irish traditional music since the age of four when he started on the tin whistle. At the age of seven he made his debut television appearance on Irish TV and had appeared on American television by the age of nine. Martin Rabbitt taught him to read music in Galway, but he is largely self-taught and has a remarkable ability for learning music by heart.
(Added: 9-Jan-2004 Hits: 370)
Gaelic Storm
Blockbuster Celtic music group made famous in the steerage party of the movie 'Titanic'. There music goes a lot further than that with an engaging mix of traditional music, dance music, and songs, all performed with energy and enthusiasm.
(Added: 26-Jan-2004 Hits: 471)
Gallus
An exciting Celtic eclectic ensemble comprised of some of the finest traditional musicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
(Added: 12-Oct-2004 Hits: 374)
Gerry O'Beirne
A native of Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland, Gerry O'Beirne is a self-taught master of the 6- and 12-string guitars and an inspired singer and songwriter. Whether performing solo or with other artists, his unique musical stylings and poignant original songs coupled with a passionate love of the music draw his audience into an intimate circle in the largest concert hall or the smallest pub. Gerry is also much sought after for his skills as an arranger and producer.
(Added: 12-Oct-2004 Hits: 299)
Gilmer & Moore
Heather Gilmer & Jeff Moore are a traditional Irish music duo, specializing in a variety of tunes and songs that extend beyond the average dose of jigs and reels commonly found within the genre. Particularly interested in dance music from the Sliabh Luachra region of Ireland, they include in their repertoire a generous helping of slides, polkas, hornpipes and slip jigs.
(Added: 20-Dec-2003 Hits: 360)
Great Big Sea
Although there is no single word to describe the unique sound of Great Big Sea, their music is an energetic combination of Celtic rock and sing-along folk, while remaining unmistakably traditional. Bob, the band's multi-instrumentalist, has said Great Big Sea is 'a really aggressive folk band that marries traditional Celtic music with modern rhythms.'
(Added: 19-Dec-2003 Hits: 446)
Heather Gilmer
Primarily with Gilmer & Moore, Austin-based fiddle-guitar Irish duo. Add New Hampshire flute Jeff Baker for the interstate Carey Street trio. Groups with assorted instrumentation and size can be assembled for various purposes - for example, fiddle, flute, vocals, bodhrán, even harp or pipes.
(Added: 20-Dec-2003 Hits: 376)
Ian Gallagher Band
Irish Singer, Irish Band, Irish Musician, Party Band Based in New Jersey, Ian Gallagher can deliver. Irish Affair's our speciality
(Added: 18-Mar-2005 Hits: 279)
Jacqui McShee's Pentangle
Formed in 1967, The Pentangle was inspired by 'Bert and John', a collaborative album by folk musicians Bert Jansch and John Renbourn. Vocalist Jacqui McShee, an established figure on the traditional circuit, who had been working with John for a year and had appeared on his album 'Another Monday' then joined. The lineup was completed by Danny Thompson and Terry Cox, both of Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated, in a quintet which would also embrace blues and jazz forms.
(Added: 28-Jun-2005 Hits: 231)
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