LiveIreland has released the best Irish performers from 2000 to 2010. Those listed are the following:

Lunasa

Jimmy Keane

Laura Smith

The Brock McGuire Band

Eilis Kennedy

Alan O’Leary

Paddy Homan

Cathie Ryan

Len Graham

Shaun Davey

Flook

Liz Carroll

Beal Tuinne

Read more here: http://my.liveireland.com/profiles/blogs/liveireland-decades-awards

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Dublin will be bursting with gigs at the start of the year. If you are lucky to find yourself waking along, then better head to The Temple Bar where all things exciting and traditional happens. Temple Bar has been around for almost twenty years, bringing you the brightest and the greatest in Irish music. Check out http://www.templebartrad.com/

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Fo those who haven’t bought Marc Gunn’s Kilted For Her Pleasure should get their copies now. Funny, beautiful and warm are used to describe this collection of songs that gives you a sideways glance.

Here’s what one reviewer says:

“Funny. Sexy Songs. Oh my… Is it warm in here – or is it just me? Gunn will heat up your blood with this devilishly funny collection – sure to elicit the many naughty giggles and blushes promised by the title. A sure bet for fans of sexy Scotsmen (like Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series), beer, filk and cats.”
– Melissa McCauley

Listen to samples here:  http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/gunnmarc11/from/celtic/

That’s it for now folks. Will be keeping you updated for more later!