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"The Best of Silly Wizard" by Silly Wizard
by Phil Hall
Artist: Silly Wizard Album: "The Best of Silly Wizard" Year produced: 1985
"The Best of Silly Wizard" is something of a misnomer, since this 1985 CD is also the best of Scottish-style Celtic folk music. This marvelous compilation captures Silly Wizard at its rambunctious peak, mixing compelling ballads and rollicking reels with such skill that it is difficult to keep pace with its energy and passion.
Andy M. Stewart, the lead vocalist for the group, is responsible for true wizardry in bringing many of the songs to full-throttle life. "The Fishermen's Song," a bitter and rueful meditation on the perilous maritime life and the widows it leaves ashore, is among the most brilliant compositions in the canon of Celtic music. "The Valley of Strathmore" and "Broom o' th Cowedenknowes" swing into a more sentimental realm, with its romantic yet futile dream of turning back time to a more serene past. "The Queen of Argyll" provides a playful celebration of feminine charm, as "the roses in the garden bow and ask their pardon" of the song's eponymous beauty. And the rendition of the traditional folk tune "Donald McGillavry," paired with a roaring rendition of "O'Neill's Calvary March," rivals the speed limit with its frenetic rush of wordplay and tune (Stewart's normally clear diction blurs into a near-indecipherable mash coated in the thickest Scottish brogue put on microphone).
When Stewart is not singing, Silly Wizard still reigns with the combined mastery of accordionist Phil Cunningham, his fiddler brother Johnny Cunnigham, guitarists Bob Thomas and Martin Hadden and bass player Martin Hadden. Two lengthy instrumental numbers combining a series of classic reels offer Scottish folk at its most-spirited. If anything, the "The Best of Silly Wizard" should come with seatbelts because Silly Wizard takes the listener on the wildest of Celtic music rides.
Buy the Album: The Best of Silly Wizard
Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Phil Hall is contributing editor for Film Threat, book editor for the New York Resident, author of "The Encyclopedia of Underground Movies" (MWP Books) and a proud child of Wales.
--posted by Marc Gunn, Thursday, January 27, 2005. Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards.
The Irish Harp
The harp that once through Tara's halls the soul of music shed, now hangs as mute on Tara's walls, as if that soul were fled. So sleeps the pride of former days, so glory's thrill is o'er, and hearts that once beat high for praise, now feel that pulse no more
To tell the history of the Irish harp is to tell the history of the Irish people. This ancient folk instrument with its beautiful, delicate sound is played today despite being ignored, derided and proscribed for centuries. Harpers, who in earlier days would have been hanged for their art, now flourish throughout the world, as do the Irish themselves
Legend tell us the first harp was owned by Dagda, a chief among the Tuatha De Danaan. At one time during a war with the Fomorians, the gods of cold and darkness, his harp was stolen but later recovered by Lugh and Ogma. When it was returned it had aquired two secret names and the ability to call forth summer and winter. From then on, when Dagda played, he could produce a melody so poignant, it would make his audience weep, he could play an air so jubilant it would make everyone smile, or bring forth a sound so tranquil, it would lull all who listened to sleep. So thus did the harp became the dispenser of Sorrow, Gladness and Rest.
Harps are played throughout much of the world. From ancient artworks, epic tales and poetry, we learn of harps in Babylonia and Mesopotamia. We see them in the tomb of Pharaoh Ramses III , votive carvings from Iraq and sculptures of ancient Greece. From Africa, which has more than 100 harp traditions, the instrument travelled north to Spain and soon spread throughout Europe. Strung with sinew, silk or wire, harps vary in size, structure and decoration according to the physical and technological environments of their origins. African harps have been made from wood and gourd covered with cowhide, the Burmese sang auk has an arched soundbox similar to the Turkish ceng while European harps feature a triangular frame, There is one feature that all harps share: the strings run vertical (rather than parallel) to the sound box.
Griffith of Wales employed harpists in his court at the end of the 11th century and the monk-historian Geraldus Cambrensis admired the great skill of the Irish harpers and remarked that some even considered the Scots to be better players. For Irish and Scottish harpers commonly visited each other’s countries to study, to learn and exchange tunes and their music was admired throughout Europe. Another twelfth century archivist, John of Salisbury, wrote that " ... had it not been for the Irish harp, there would have been no music at all on the Crusades."
These harps were quite different from the large pedal harps we see in modern symphony orchestras. They were much smaller, originally held on the harper's lap, leaning against the left shoulder, had no pedals, and usually were carved in one piece from bog wood. The Trinity College Harp and Queen Mary's Harp are the oldest surviving Celtic harps and both date from the 15th or 16th centuries and illustrate the similarity between the Irish and Scottish harps. A distinguishing characteristic of these Gaelic harps was that they were wire-strung, rather than gut strung. The word "harp" has its roots in the Anglo-Saxon, Old German and Old Norse words which mean "to pluck." In Gaelic they were known first as cruit and later as clarsach or cláirseach.
The harp isn't peculiar to Ireland but subsequently became its national emblem. (Nowadays you can even see it on the Guiness label) Harpers were highly trained professionals who performed for the nobility and enjoyed political power - so much so that during the 16th century, Queen Elizabeth I issued a proclamation to hang Irish harpists and destroy their instruments to prevent insurrection.
Sadly, while this oldest emblem of Ireland is still with us today most of the ancient airs and melodies it once produced are long gone, but younger harpers are taking up the challenge to reawaken the pride of former days.
Susanna Duffy is a Civil Celebrant, grief counsellor and mythologist. She creates ceremonies and Rites of Passage for individual and civic functions, and specialises in Croning and other celebrations for women.
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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--posted by Marc Gunn, Wednesday, January 26, 2005. Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards.
Kinnitty Sessions by Lunasa
by Michelle Osborne
Artist: Lunasa Album: "Kinnitty Sessions" Year produced: 2004
Lunasa's first album arrived on the scene in 1997, a natural outgrowth of their time spent playing together. Since then, they have produced 4 more albums, as well as several solo albums. Lunasa's musical sound is defined by the uilleann pipes (an instrument that most of these Irish "super groups" sadly seem to do without) and the use of an acoustic bass. Unashamedly influenced by jazz music, Lunasa's music is filled with a variety of syncopations and lush harmonies that are expertly woven into both traditional and newly-composed tunes.
The Kinnitty Sessions album was recorded live in front of a small audience (though the sound quality is so good you wouldn't actually know this) in Ireland's supposedly haunted Kinnitty Castle. The opening track is typical Lunasa and is a true joy to listen to. The first tune is an entirely traditional rendition of the jig, the Stolen Purse, played on pipes (Cillian Vallely) and flute (Kevin Crawford). The second tune, An Síoda, brings in the accompaniment in a syncopated pattern that is Lunasa's jazz-influenced sound at its best. After a brief pause, the full group launches into the final tune, Brendan McMahon's Reel. Yes, that's right. One of the hallmarks of Lunasa's tune arrangements is their change between tune types in the middle of a set. While this is far from traditional, it brings an unexpected and refreshing twist to the music.
Other highlights on this album are Kevin Crawford's whistle playing on the reel set entitled Island Paddy (besides a gorgeous whistle tone quality, his technique and style are amazing to listen to), a gorgeous uilleann pipe air entitled The Wounded Hussar, and a fantastic moment on the Walrus track where three members of the ensemble (Kevin and Cillian are joined by Sean Smyth, the fiddle player) all play low whistles and weave in and out of harmony and melody with each other.
Like Solas, Lunasa is not quite pure-drop trad. But if you want a fun album to listen to, this, or any of their other four albums, comes highly recommended. You can find more information on Lunasa at the Lunasa website.
Buy the Album: "Kinnitty Sessions"
Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Michelle Osborne, a native to the central New York region, plays both high and low whistles regularly with the Syracuse Irish session. Besides being heavily involved in Irish traditional music, she is also a classical clarinetist and composer.
--posted by Marc Gunn, Monday, January 24, 2005. Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards.
Talk On Corners by The Corrs
by Brenda Stokes
Artist: The Corrs Album: Talk On Corners Year produced: 1999
I was first introduced to The Corrs through their hit cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams." One of my favorite bands of all time combined with Irish instrumentation and vocals proved to make for an amazing song that you are sure to replay over and over again.
"Talk On Corners - Special Edition" includes "Dreams" but that is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this folk-rock collection. Primarily remixes of their hits, this CD contains dance versions of their famous tunes including, "So Young," a harmony driven song, that has been dubbed the young person's anthem. I don't particularly care for the driving techno beat behind many of the songs, but the quality of the original versions remain, and I enjoy The Corrs enough to deal with it.
Nearly every song is radio worthy on this disc, capturing this amazingly talented family at their absolute best. While writing and producing the majority of their music, Andrea, Sharon, Caroline and Jim combine modern folksy-rock with traditional Celtic instruments and tunes, proudly reminding their audience of their heritage.
Besides their big hits, however, personal favorites include, "No Good For Me," a wonderful composition that shows off Andrea's passionate voice, the catchy "I Never Loved You Anyway," and "Paddy McCarthy." This song had me completely fooled! It starts out slow with a lounge beat and just when I wanted to hit the skip button, it bursts at the seams with fiddles and tin whistles. It's an awesome merging of modern techno dance beats and traditional reels.
The album closes with a beautiful rendition of Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing," featuring a guest appearance by The Chieftains--a classy end to a must-have collection that finds the perfect balance between traditional and modern.
Buy the Album: Talk On Corners
Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Brenda Stokes is a freelance writer, former Irish Step-dancer and college student located in Southern California. She dreams in jigs and reels and is pursuing a degree in English with an emphasis in Irish studies. Her work has appeared in Woman This Month and N2arts and she can be reached at brenda@ph-x.com
--posted by Marc Gunn, Thursday, January 20, 2005. Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards.
CD of the Year 2004 - Critic's Choice Award Winner!!!
Fiddlers 3 is both excited and proud to announce the WIN of the 'CD of the YEAR - Critic's Choice Award' for their CD entitled ENCORE at the Kweevak Independent Awards! This prestigious award was chosen by a select panel consisting of associates and industry staff and judged in terms of musical quality, production and overall theme! The award was officially announced worldwide on December 24, 2004.
In April 2004, ENCORE! was also the recipient of the 'CD of the YEAR - Viewer's Choice Award. Instead of being selected by a panel, this award outcome is decided by public voting. Several thousand votes are cast and the winners are presented according to votes received. The Fiddlers 3 debut CD was also a recipient of this same award in 2003.
The double 'CD of the YEAR' win was completely unexpected! It was also quite a shock to discover that Fiddlers 3 are the only band to win both CD of the YEAR Awards in the same calendar year!
Kweevak is an internationally recognized music promotion company that promotes indie and mainstream bands. They foster a vibrant music community that they feature throughout their online magazine, music services, reviews and radio productions. The Kweevak CD of the Year Awards have been running for 5 years, with the winners are chosen by music critics and industry associates.
For more information about the award or music, please the Fiddlers 3 homepage. Find out more about ENCORE.Labels: news
--posted by Marc Gunn, Thursday, January 20, 2005. Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards.
If This is Rock and Roll, I Want My Old Job Back by The Saw Doctors
by Phil Hall
Artist: The Saw Doctors Album: If This is Rock and Roll, I Want My Old Job Back Year produced: 2001, original recording released in 1991
The Saw Doctors' 1991 album "If This is Rock and Roll, I Want My Old Job Back" is arguably the closest that Celtic rock has ever come to perfection. A stunning mixture of rude and rue, with visceral up-tempo explosions mixed along introspective ballads and laced with a distinctly Irish personality, the album is a stunning achievement which never wears out its welcome.
From its opening burst of bad-boy sass, the hilariously impolite tribute to jettisoned romance "I Useta Lover," to the closing tribute to lost love rediscovered too late in "I Hope You Meet Again," the Saw Doctors take turns kicking and caressing the human emotions. Through their music, love can send one soaring into new plateaus of emboldened pride ("What a Day"), corrupt the heart into the red light zone of pure undiluted lust ("Presentation Boarder"), wax nostalgically on the too-perfect past ("Red Cortina") and drive the mind into dangerous realms of obsession and angst ("Why Do I Always Want You").
But throughout the recording, "If This is Rock and Roll, I Want My Old Job Back" maintains its unique Irish soul and perspective. "N17," a song from the perspective of a disillusioned emigrant who has yet to assimilate in his new land and who remains fixated with those he left behind, is both a haunting examination of new dreams turned sour when compared to the previously unappreciated simplicity of times which have passed. "Twenty-Five Quid" goes to the races, where a generous bet on "a 10:1 shot called Celtic Queen" is the strategy to win a night's entertainment with a sexy yet elusive lady.
The power of music is also celebrated. "Freedom Fighters" offers a tuneful solution to Irish problems: a traveling band of musicians who cover the entire country in their quest to bring peace and stability. "Sing a Powerful Song" follows well-worn advice of using music to raise spirits, with an extra reminder of the effectiveness of the formula in regions where jobs are disappearing and beloved institutions are facing the wrecking ball.
The album is unique in that it lacks a single false note, false sentiment or false step. To compare "If This is Rock and Roll, I Want My Old Job Back" to a rollercoaster ride would be trite, since the average rollercoaster ride is far more sedate than this album.
Buy the Album: If This is Rock and Roll, I Want My Old Job Back
Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Phil Hall is contributing editor for Film Threat, book editor for the New York Resident, author of "The Encyclopedia of Underground Movies" (MWP Books) and a proud child of Wales.
--posted by Marc Gunn, Wednesday, January 19, 2005. Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards.
The Rogues Welcome Jeremy Freeman to our Musical Family!
The Rogues are very excited to welcome Jeremy Freeman to our group. He began his piping career at age 9 at the acclaimed St. Thomas Episcopal School in Houston under the tutelage of world renowned Gold Medalist Mike Cusack.
Jeremy, an open class piper, has won numerous and prestigious solo piping competitions in Scotland and the U.S, including taking 2nd place in the Silver Medal at the Northern Meeting at Inverness, a very significant achievement. He attended Lyon College on a full piping scholarship, and earned a B.A. in English and philosophy. He went on to obtain a Masters of Arts and Religion from Yale University. When a teaching position opened up at his Alma Mater, St. Thomas, Jeremy couldn't pass up the chance to work with Mike Cusack and the four-time Juvenile World Champion St. Thomas Pipe Band. He is currently in his fourth year as as a piping instructor there. Besides being a fantastic player, he is an all around nice guy. He and his lovely wife, Lauren, also an instructor at St. Thomas, like to hike and spend time outdoors whenever they can.
E.J. Jones, Nelson Stewart and Randy Wothke invite you to come out to McHenry's Pub in Ft. Worth on Friday, January 28 and to McGonigel's Mucky Duck Pub on Saturday, January 29th to meet Jeremy and to hear some new music from their upcoming new album.
Upcoming Rogues Shows in Texas:
McHenry's Pub in Fort Worth - Friday, January 28th, 9:00 pm - 12:00 midnight; 817-346-6448
McGonigel's Mucky Duck Pub in Houston - Saturday, January 29th; two shows: 8 & 10pm; 713-528-5999
North Texas Irish Festival, Fair Park, Dallas, Texas -- Sat. March 5
McGonigel's Mucky Duck Pub, St. Patrick's Day, Thurs. March 17; 7:30 pm - 12:00; 713-528-5999
Norman Medieval Faire, University of Oklahoma Campus, Norman, Oklahoma -- April 1-3; (405) 288- 253
Scarborough Faire Renaissance Festival, Waxahachie, TX--April 9-10; 16-17; 23-24; April 30- May 1; May 7- 8; 14-15; 21-22; (972) 938-3247
Texas Scottish Festival and Games, Arlington, TX -- June 3 - 5Labels: new
--posted by Marc Gunn, Tuesday, January 18, 2005. Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards.
Home Ground: Live from Scotland by Battlefield Band
by Phil Hall
Artist: Battlefield Band Album: Home Ground: Live from Scotland Year produced: 1994
This concert album, recorded from a live 1989 performance in Scotland, offers Battlefield Band at the peak of its creative powers. Mixing adrenaline-rushing energy with equal parts Celtic traditions and modern whimsy, "Home Ground: Live from Scotland" is a field of memorable musical accomplishments.
The wealth of the recording comes in the wildly exuberant renditions of the group's classic numbers: the ale-soaked playfulness of "After Hours," the mournful elegy to Thatcherite economic chaos in "Farewell Jonny Miner," the rich Scottish history embodied in "Yew Tree" and the epic "Rovin' Dies Hard" with its army of adventure-seeking Scots spanning the world in professional and emotional conquests.
Perhaps it was the magic of the live performance which brought their musical magic to full speed, because these songs never sounded so alive and jubilant; the group's studio recordings of these songs, although classic in their own right, actually feel sedate and polite in comparison. Even when the vocals are put aside for pure instrumentals, Battlefield Band literally roars with intensity: the opening number "Home Ground," with its astonishing mix of eight wildly spinning reels, leaves the listener breathless with its depth and scope.
If the album has a flaw, it comes in Battlefield Band's penchant of incorporating classic pop/rock into its Celtic line-up. Their misguided cover of "Bad Moon Rising" (paired with "The Rising Moon Reel") and the hodgepodge "Band of a Thousand Chances" (which throws in "Land of a Thousand Dances," "Let's Twist Again" and "With a Little Help from My Friends" with a wee slice of Scottish hip-hop joking into a stew with traditional Scottish selections "Mrs. Mcleod of Raasay" and The Atholl Highlanders") feels discombobulated. But Battlefield Band and its concert audience have such a jolly time with this occasional tomfoolery that it's easy to overlook these cheery mistakes.
Buy the Album: Home Ground: Live from Scotland
Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Phil Hall is contributing editor for Film Threat, book editor for the New York Resident, author of "The Encyclopedia of Underground Movies" (MWP Books) and a proud child of Wales.
--posted by Marc Gunn, Monday, January 17, 2005. Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards.
Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
by Brenda Stokes
Artist: Ronan Hardiman
Album: Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance
Year produced: 1997
From the moment the first bell sounds, "Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance" sparks curiosity in the mind of the listener, and intrigue at the distinctively Irish, yet mysterious tunes. Each track is undoubtedly traditional, but the modernized electronic sounds implemented by genius composer, Ronan Hardiman make this soundtrack something truly special.
From the ethereal "Celtic Dreams" to the ceili-fun of "Siamsa" the music maintains. Not a single song is "filler" in this collection.
A few standout songs include "Warriors," an ominous, earth-pounding hornpipe, "Gypsy," a sultry reel that takes on an Eastern sound and jazz feel, and "Cry of the Celts," the spectacular opener.
I think what makes "Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance" really noteworthy, is its unique take on dance music. It makes me wish the musicians played reels and jigs like these when I was competing at feisanna.
I really enjoyed the songs sung by Anne Buckley, whose soothing renditions of "Suil a Ruin" and "Our Wedding Day" (known by most as "She Moved Through the Fair") bring peaceful interludes to the soundtrack, of otherwise mainly upbeat tunes.
Other artists featured include the fiddle duo, Maire Breatnach and Mairead Nesbitt. Their best track was unfortunately left off of the soundtrack, but they are still featured on "Lament" and "Fiery Nights" which are both stylistically brilliant, and show off their talents well.
Of course, you can't leave out the bonus tracks that feature Michael Flatley and the Lord of the Dance troupe. These renditions of "Cry of the Celts" and "Lord of the Dance" will launch you right back into the show, tapping your feet and itching to get up and dance. A wonderful CD for those who love Irish music and appreciate cultural brilliance. I know I've taken "Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance" on just about ever trip I've been on, and it should have a home in your CD tower.
Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Brenda Stokes is a freelance writer, former Irish Step-dancer and college student located in Southern California. She dreams in jigs and reels and is pursuing a degree in English with an emphasis in Irish studies. Her work has appeared in Woman This Month and N2arts and she can be reached at brenda@ph-x.com
--posted by Marc Gunn, Thursday, January 13, 2005. Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards.
Download Traditional Celtic Music Easily
I've had a couple opportunities to use TradTunes.com, and I must say I LOVE it. Unlike iTunes, which is catching heat for anti-competition practices, TradTunes.com is, well, my style of music--Celtic music. And you get MP3s, the universal standard for digital music.
I downloaded a couple CDs including Flook's latest and uploaded it to my Archos Gmini 400. That was awesome! I watched movies, transferred pictures from digital camera, and I had lots of great music as I traveled around Italy. Oh! I was also able to record some of our sessions. I'll try to make some of those available in the near future.Labels: news
--posted by Marc Gunn, Thursday, January 13, 2005. Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards.
The Hour Before Dawn by Solas
by Michelle Osborne
Artist: Solas
Album: The Hour Before Dawn
Year produced: October 2000
I happened upon this album somewhat by accident. After looking through the entire Celtic section, I found some albums by Solas and 'The Hour Before Dawn' instantly drew my eyes. Without having ever heard anything by this group, I bought the album, a decision I have never regretted.
Founded by Seamus Egan (a talented multi-instrumentalist who plays flute and tenor banjo, among others), this quintet of brilliant Irish musicians has been hailed as one of the best in the genre. Since their inception in 1995, Solas has produced six albums and a live DVD, as well as several solo albums. They have also toured throughout the world.
The Hour Before Dawn (2000) was the fourth album put out by this group. The opening is a rollicking song in gaelic, sung by Deidre Scanlon (who replaced Karan Casey as Solas's main vocalist). While her voice is not as light and flexible as Karan's, her darker alto brings a new sound to Solas's songs. The second track, a set of reels, was what made me really sit up and take notice of what this group is doing.
"Granny Quinn's" is a celebration of Winifred Horan's fiddle playing, with all the drive and accentuation she is capable of. Seamus Egan takes over with "The Lilac Reel" and one can only gawk in utter awe at the brilliance of this young man's flute playing. This reel set is fast, it's furious, and it's what defines Solas's sound. Other highlights include Deidre Scanlon's "Last of the Great Whales" (a lament about the slaughter of these animals), "A Miner's Life," sung by John Doyle, and Boy/Girl Tune, a Mediterranean-influenced tune by Mick McAuley.
The final track is a joy all its own. Originally an instrumental tune written by Seamus Egan and rewritten with Sarah McLachlan for the movie Brothers McMullen, it is recorded here with Deidre Scanlon singing and a purely traditional group backing her up.
While not pure-drop trad, this group is well worth a listen (or a thousand) and this particular album is a definite must-buy. Solas can be found on the web. They have just finished recording their latest albums and it is expected to be available in the spring of 2005.
Buy "The Hour Before Dawn"
Celtic MP3s Music Magazine writer, Michelle Osborne, a native to the central New York region, plays both high and low whistles regularly with the Syracuse Irish session. Besides being heavily involved in Irish traditional music, she is also a classical clarinetist and composer.
--posted by Marc Gunn, Wednesday, January 12, 2005. Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards.
Paid Irish Music CD Reviews
The Celtic MP3s Music Magazine is seeking CD reviews of Irish, Scottish, Breton, Galacian, Nova Scotian Celtic CDs.- All styles of Celtic music accepted from Traditional Folk to Celtic Rock to Celtic New Age.
- New and old CD reviews accepted.
- Each review must be a minimum of 250 words.
- Reviews become the property of the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Reviews may be distributed by Celtic MP3s Music Magazine to other magazines. Author credit will remain in tact.
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Please email me a list of artists and CDs that you would consider reviewing.
Compensation: $15 per published review, paid monthly.Labels: articles
--posted by Marc Gunn, Monday, January 10, 2005. Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards.
Vote for #1 Folk Band in Austin
It's that time of year. The Austin Chronicle Music Poll is here again.
Last year, The Original Celtic Renaissance duo, the Brobdingnagian Bards, were voted the #2 for the most-popular folk band in Austin! We'd love to be number one this year. All it takes is a couple minutes of your time.
I posted some suggestions for categories to vote for us and some of our favorite Austin band suggestions as well.
Vote at Austin Music Poll Suggestions
P.S. Anyone in the world can vote, but only Once. So please help us out and get your friends involved in making us the #1 Folk Band in Austin.
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