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October 5:Music that Uplifts

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Donal McCague (fiddle): Sep 20, 2011 Unitarian Church, Dublin( with Dave Sheridan (flute) and Michael McCague (bouzouki)

Donal McCague (fiddle): Sep 20, 2011 Unitarian Church, Dublin( with Dave Sheridan (flute) and Michael McCague (bouzouki)

A friend told me that the mother of the dog that he has passed away. On top of that I have this frustration that I find hard to describe except this: the feeling you get being nominated several times but  not bagging even just one award. So what to do? Nothing. But the feeling of being confined eats you. In times like this only music is the way out.  Let me give you a list of performers that merit a listen in situations like these artists:

Eden’s Bridge: Grow- Taken from the upcoming  The Longest Day EP. The freshness of this track will carry you into caress of waves and prairie leaves. Transporting, uplifting, let it carry you to the silver lining of your personal clouds:

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Visit : http://www.edensbridge.net/

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Listen to Donal McCague’s Bit’s and Pieces

Explosive shimmering interpretation of traditional pieces from this young Irish fiddle player. The golden album cover speaks of the tracks-utterly timeless, radiant and mesmerizing.  Here’s the preview:

Visit: http://bitsnpieces2011.com/

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Nuala Kennedy creates a mood that kicks off the blues. This Scottish singer/flutist has made a following of her own with her style. Check this info from reverbnation :

Based in her adopted homeland of Scotland, Irish singer and flautist Nuala Kennedy performs a range of material from across the Irish and Scottish traditional music repertoires.

She also composes her own idiosyncratic brand of traditional music and tours in a variety of lineups from duo and quartet to a nine-piece festival band.

She has a new album (Tune In) released on Compass Records in March 2010. It was described as ‘A Picaresque Adventure and A Delight’ **** by THE IRISH TIMES

http://www.reverbnation.com/nualakennedy

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Feel free to share your own tunes and we will discuss it .

Waiting For St. Paddy .

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I had an overtime today for some remote training. Instead of heading home right away( because I feel tired, sleepy and hungry), I decided to cast these feelings aside and log on here. Yes it makes me happy to be able to send a  love letter to the world by bringing out interesting bands.

In this uncertain times there are  few that you can rely on. Even best friends can fail you. Yes even the best and the brightest people can fail. The only things  worth holding on to are 1. Family members 2. Music…well the rest follows but these two made it to the top list. I believe that blood is thicker than water. I know that family is not really defined by blood ties and you can find a family in everyone but then again that’s rare. Anyway just a little bit of things I think about there…

For the news:

The Irish are Coming! Irish Music Workshops

Cape Breton people listen up. The Irish are coming! Yup that’s what it says on the headline as an interesting workshop is on the way. This is sponsored by the Cape Breton University. Don’t I just love Cape Breton? I am sure you love to so join now: http://www.cbu.ca/content/irish-are-coming-irish-music-workshopshttp://www.cbu.ca/content/irish-are-coming-irish-music-workshops

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Celtic Christian Music-What A Joy:

This is big not just on St. Paddy’s day. After all there is something universal about Celtic music that can be enjoyed in all seasons and all religious practices. When something is  truly beautiful, it speaks to all. Famous names in attendance are: Iona, Moya Brennan, Eden’s Bridge( My new favorite band, though they are not really new to the music scene), The Crossing, Ric Blair Band, Jeff Johnson, Dave Bainbridge, Robin Mark, Kathryn Scott, Flatfoot 56, Troy Donockley, Deep Still, Leahys, Carol Arblaster, Skip Cleavinger, Noirin Niriann, and Daniel Nelson..

http://www.squidoo.com/CelticChristianMusic

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Irish music festival to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Yes it says: Renton’s A Terrible Beauty Irish Pub and Restaurant is throwing a three-day Irish music festival in support of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society this weekend, starting today (Friday).

This is a beautiful event to explore if you are in the Seattle area.

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Kerry Records presents An Irish Hooley
The Emerald Isle Series

This looks explosive. Just look at these stars:

Riverdance star *Patrick Barnett*
Members of Slugger O’Toole Band
 Sensational Irish harpist Keri Zwicker
Irish actor Sheelagh Cullen
Irish singer: Laura Turner
The Kerry Dance Troupe
The Kerry Trad Orchestra

http://www.toaks.org/cap/tickets/events/event.asp?eventID=1576

Sarah McLachlan’s New Album and More Bands.

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Update! Sarah McLachlan’s new album will be launched in June 15 2010 . She ‘s one of those artists who take years to release a follow-up album. I am sure fans will be delighted with this news. I find the cover totally amazing. I am sure the tracks are heavenly, as can be expected from this singer who possesses one of the most beautiful voices in the world. The new single is “Loving you is Easy” which you can download from Itunes. Although Sarah’s music is not really Celtic, she does have a voice easily loved by Celtic music fans.

http://www.sarahmclachlan.com

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Cape Breton based band The Cottars has just released Feast. This is a huge relief from the uncertainty fans have after years of almost no update from the band.  The foursome of Bruce, Ciaran, Claire and Fiona will surely cure hungry ears with their latest release now available in record stores.

May 6, 2010
THE COTTARS Make The Folk Music Charts
THE COTTARS rank in the Top 10 in the categories ‘Top Canadian Album’, ‘Top Canadian Song’ and ‘Top Canadian Artist’ in the DJ folk survey.

Pics courtesy of the band’s official website:http://www.thecottars.ca/

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Eden’s Bridge, creating a kind of music that makes you think: this is probably how angels sigh. Melodic, layered and polished to a luminous intensity. The band merge Celtic music’s distinctive style and Christian sensibilities creating a kind of material that appeals to both secular and religious tastes. Originally from Yorkshire England has been around since 1997. Their old website will be updated soon.

Sarah Lacy-Bird : vocals
Richard Lacy : keyboards
Terl Bryant : Drums, percussion
Jon Large : bass
David Bird : guitars
Michael McGoldrick : uilleann pipes, whistles, flutes

http://www.myspace.com/edensbridge