The Bombadils are: Sarah Frank Luke Fraser Anh Phung and Evan Stewart
The Canadian quartet The Bombadils are back in the studio. They are recording new tunes for an upcoming album. Release dates haven’t been confirmed yet. Apart from prepping their schedule calendar for more gigs, they are also expanding their fan base. And it will be made possible by the help of a ‘Street Team.” I got coined that term from a Lifehouse fan base during the early years of their album making. Street Teams are a group of loyal and passionate fans who are willing to advertise, blog or do YouTube promotion for the band. This is to ensure that they go viral.
So what about this new album?
Given their background in Classical, Jazz and Folk music, I am sure this will be an amazing treat to those who already heard their previous album.
This is an interesting phase in the music industry where the fans become the managers, promoters and record executives. This is good news right? We don’t have to rely on the powerful few to run the state of the music we are in. But it is still sad that the majority would rather sit and accept whatever is handed to them instead of taking action. Now is the time people. let’s start a revolution. Go out there and voice your opinion. Turn on your computers and start blogging about your favorite bands.
Are you one of those who are fervent supporters of your kind of music? What do you do to promote your favorite band? Feel free to share your views in this matter.
Fans of Celtic music will find something to enjoy in the following facebook links that I am posting below. We aren’t small anymore. There are events and venues being set up all over the world especially in the United States, Canada and Europe. All we need to do is to be resourceful in finding these networks and be a member. I also discover new artists from them.
Pan Celtic Festival-Cornish artist Matthew Clarke made me join this group and it is all about the love for Celtic fusion. There are 217 members comprising of musicians and fans of the music. https://www.facebook.com/groups/110876723848/
The Celtic Link-A very informative site dedicated to musicians, bloggers and fans of Celtic music. If you want to know what’s new , then this is the place to hangout. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecelticlink/
Aberfest-An even that celebrates the musical relationship between Cornwall and Brittany.April is the month of events. You don’t want to be late! https://www.facebook.com/groups/8079694323/
East London Comhaltas-This is a network dedicated to any Celtic music related activities in the east of London. Musicians who jam with other musicians post here often. You will know about latest gigs in this are in London. https://www.facebook.com/groups/8079694323/
Celtic Music Fan’s Weblog-A facebook page I created. Please join and share your thoughts. This is all about music and the good stuff about it. I currently appointed 4 administrators including my friend Christi who comments here often. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Celticmusicfans-Weblog/105906649451348
Hello Celtic Music Fans. Another week of musical discovery is here. Sue Aston is now available in Bandcamp. Those who don’t have her albums yet can listen to sample tracks. Let the healing melody wrap all over you. The title reminds one of Cornwall’s beautiful beaches.Soon it is summer. What a great time to go surfing over there.I was listening to this track again and again today. I am being reminded that there is truth that certain type of music has a calming effect on troubled hearts.
Interesting Article about Breton Musician Dom Duff:
The latest addition to Celtic Music fan’s people that make the Celtic world go round. Hamish Burgess is a graphic artist based in the island of Maui Hawaii. His works are amazing and I can look at them for hours and feel totally relaxed and happy. Here’s a little blurb about his profile:
Hamish Douglas Burgess is an artist living on the island of Maui, in the Hawaiian Islands. He continues the ancient practice with his own Celtic art, traditional and modern. Coming from Celtic stock (Scottish), and living for many years in a Celtic area of Britain (Cornwall), he has a love of Celtic art and music instilled in him, producing Celtic artwork in different media, photography from the Celtic Lands, and playing the bagpipes – he also holds the Hawaii State tattoo artist license. He regularly spends time in the ancient Celtic areas of Britain, Ireland and Europe, studying ancient works of Celtic art, and visiting other artists. Recent works have included album covers, book illustrations, commissioned pieces, original celtic tattoos, temporary celtic tattoos and even an entire car!
Gem from 2011: Michael Cooney Pat Egan Uilleann Pipes and Guitar 2011(Thanks to Beebee Simmons)
Two instruments that work together. The mellifluous sound of the uilleann pipes can work well with the acoustic guitar. It is great to see the two instruments make a perfect tandem. Blurb:
Two of our favorite musicians in the world. Pat Egan and Michael Cooney. Philly House Concert…. Foxhunters is the reel… Thanks so much to Bette and Bob for hosting this concert!!!!
A Dose of Irish Traditional Music: The Shannon Family(Thanks to Beebee Simmons).
Traditional Irish music is fun to be heard as to be seen. You can just see and hear the passion there…and makes you pasisonate to do something too..like in my case write!
The She Amigos
They’ve got the funk, the grit and the free spirited music.Linda Welby, Dee Brown and Regina McDermott, collectively known as “The She Amigos”. They are three awesome women from Ireland. Learn more about them here: www.irishcountrymusicradio.com
Justus and Law – LIVE at the Gumboot Cafe – Dec 22, 2011
They are based in based in British Columbia. There is something about Canadian Celtic musicians…they add a fresh touch to traditional sounds. I love the fine way these guys play the instruments. So much passion and beauty. Please check the project
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