Darren Holden

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January welcomes auspicious debuts from new projects and artists from all over the world. Is it me or the change of weather that brings out the best listeners-people with sophisticated ears who appreciate cultured music.

Leo Blanco Keltic Tales


From Celtic Connections:

Born amidst the Venezuelan Andes, internationally trained at such top cross-genre academies as Boston’s Berklee College and the New England Conservatory, pianist/composer Leo Blanco – whose previous Edinburgh Fringe performances won a Herald Angel award – boldly and beautifully blurs the boundaries of jazz, Latin, folk, classical and African music.

The innovative Breton combo Keltic Tales, comprising Jean-Baptiste Boclé (keyboards), Gildas Boclé (double bass), Ronan Le Bars (uilleann pipes), Jérôme Barde (guitar) and Archibald Ligonniére (drums), never set out to sound consciously Celtic, yet these influences echo intriguingly through their all-original jazz/rock/world material.

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Seth Lakeman

Energy and fusion is what Seth Lakeman’s music is about. I love this video called Kitty Jay. Take a look.

For more news of what’s hot and new, visit: http://www.celticconnections.com/

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From Darren Holden official Myspace :

Hi Everyone

We hope you have enjoyed listening to Darren’s song ‘Lady’ in tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales. The song has now been added to the music players on both here and Darren’s official Facebook page as well as www.darrenholden.net

We have now also added a video to Darren’s official YouTube page and hope you’ll agree that the pictures really help to bring the sentiment of the song to life.

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I heard this is a wonderful album.

http://www.michaellondra.com/

Tour Info from The High Kings, Darren Holden and Brian Dunphy

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Contemporary with a dash of traditional and country, Darren Holden (who is popularly known as one of the High Kings) is quite busy this month with his touring schedules. That is not surprising considering the fact that his career did take off after relocating to New York and working with important names in the business. He holds the reputation as not only a singer of a high order but also as a composer and instrumentalist. Hopefully you’ll get to catch Darren as he makes it near you. Check out these schedules…

http://events.myspace.com/134975287/Events/1

Speaking of The High Kings, hear them live at the sugar club. These guys never fail to dazzle listener with the energetic rendition of traditional materials and connection to the audience. Their anecdotes and humour create a relaxed atmosphere where they could explain the origins of each interesting pieces.

http://www.thehighkings.com/trellis/TOUR_DATES

Brian Dunphy started his musical career as part of the Riverdance. From then on everything is history. Blazing the trail as part of the Three Irish Tenors, Brian now tours with The High Kings and has released his first solo CD Timeless.

Brian Dunphy

Traveller Caz :The Celtic Music Chronicles

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(On the pic: Caz and Darren Holden of The High Kings)

I met Caz through this site. We then added each other on MySpace . Every now and then she writes about her travels  and about the concerts she attended. Her blog deals with her musical experiences and  travels all over the UK and Ireland. That’s where I also got to know these talented singers Darren Holden , James Fox and The High Kings. I think Darren has a big heart as shown through his advocacy. Caz tries to make sure she highlights those in her writings. I give floor to Caz and her colorful articles.

Caz’s MySpace Blog