Larry Kirwan

The Baxteria Podcast #17

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Hello friends. New tunes are up plus more emphasis on Christmas music in my Celtic music show. As for the indie variety, I am featuring tunes from Radio Happy Music Compilation for the Haiyan​/​Yolanda Victims.
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Celtic Music

Loreena McKennitt-The Seven Rejoices of Mary
Tara O’Grady-Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Enya-Amid the Falling Snow
Cherish the Ladies-Deck the Halls
Larry Kirwan feat. Ashley Davis-Happy Christmas
The Celtic Tenors-Silent Night
Damien Dempsey-Oh Holy Night

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Indie variety
Ade Hodges-Short Drone for Tacloban
Among the Echoes-Feels like Heaven
Xan Alexander-Klausified
Flight-Strange Little Girl
Heliophile-Nebula
Samuel Smith-The Way of the World

Together for Christmas- FUNDRAISER FOR THE PHILIPPINES

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Last year I posted something about Together for Christmas(read my full review here: http://celticmusicfan.com/2012/12/14/a-holiday-album-for-all/). This year, the album is back but with a greater goal. There is a fund raising concert this December 16. It’s called  HOST ‘TOGETHER FOR CHRISTMAS, A CELTIC COLLECTION’  A FUNDRAISER FOR THE PHILIPPINES – ARLENE’S GROCERY, DEC 16TH 6PM NYC.tfc-cd-cover

The album was produced by Anita Daly and on Cosmic Trigger Records, the CD was launched in December 2012 at a
Fundraiser in NYC to raise funds for those in the local NY area affected by Super-storm Sandy. Now the event will help the victims of the hurricane Haiyan/Yolanda in the Visayas region of the Philippines. Artists involved in this recording are The High Kings, Damien Dempsey, Larry Kirwan, Kyf Brewer, The Elders, The Celtic Tenors and more. If you attend this event, not only will you hear amazing tunes but you will also be helping the victims of the super storm in the Philippines.

Here’s the rest of the important things about this event c/o Anita Daly:

December 2012 at a Fundraiser in NYC to raise funds for those in the local NY area affected by Super-storm Sandy.  This year a few of the artists featured on the album approached us to do a Fundraiser for the people of The Philippines devastated by the Typhoon that destroyed so much of that country.    So, this year we are partnering with Concern Worldwide to raise funds for that organization that has people working on the ground in The Philippines with a show on December 16th at Arlene’s Grocery, NYC.

Joe Cahalan CEO of Concern Worldwide US says, “The immensity of Typhoon Haiyan and the tragic loss of life and destruction it caused shocked us all.  Concern’s response in times like these is immediate and decisive, and though we had not been operating in the Philippines, our emergency response team was on the ground quickly, and they’ve launched a response in some of the poorest, most remote fishing communities.  We’re helping more than 10,000 families rebuild their homes, replenishing essential household supplies lost in the storm, and ensuring that boats can be repaired quickly so that livelihoods are not lost.   We could not do this life-saving work without the seemingly bottomless support of the New York Irish community, and the latest manifestation of that support will be set to music at the Together for Christmas concert fundraiser.  Both artists and audience that night will be directly touching lives in the Philippines through Concern.  You won’t give a better gift this holiday season!”

It will be a night of great music. Artists performing include Kyf Brewer (Barleyjuice) , Tara O’Grady, John Munnelly and The Wild Colonial Bhoys.  As Larry Kirwan says about this album come on out and, “Turn up the volume! Kick out those December jams…!”

NOW is the time to come TOGETHER FOR CHRISTMAS!

FUNDRAISER, MONDAY, Dec. 16th, Arlene’s Grocery 95 Stanton St, New York, NY $20 at the Door only and cds will be for sale with a portion of cd sales going to Concern.
If you can’t make the show you can donate to Concern at: http://www.concernusa.org and/or buy the cd at: www.togetherforchristmas.com , on iTunes or by calling in the US 1-800-714-3272.    Together for Christmas: A Contemporary Celtic Christmas Collection” is on Cosmic Trigger Records .

Larry Kirwan’s Celtic Invasion

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The Buzz: “Album review:Larry Kirwan’s Celtic Invasion, Qristina Bachand and Malvariche!

Larry Kirwan's Celtic Invasion

Album: Larry Kirwan’s Celtic Invasion
Genre: Celtic Rock
Tracks:
“Weekend Irish” – Barleyjuice
“Clash of the Ash” – Runrig
“Uncle Jim” – Black 47
“You’re So Beautiful” – Pat McGuire
“Savage Earth Heart (Live from Glastonbury)” – The Waterboys
“Buile Mo Chroí (The Beat of My Heart)” – John Spillane
“22” – Celtic Cross
“Wacko King Hako” – Peatbog Faeries
“Irish Rover” – Blaggards
“Sullivans Lake (The Flood)” – Garrahan’s Ghost
“Meet Me on McLean” – Shilelagh Law
“Sí Do Mhaimeo Í” – Hothouse Flowers
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I love this album because it has everything…Mostly focused on Celtic rock style and composed of bands compiled by Celtic rockster himself Larry Kirwan of Black 47. Bands like Hothouse Flowers,Peatbog Faeries, The Waterboys and much more. The thing about the label “Celtic Rock’ is that there are a LOT of those out there and it is hard to pick out the best from the bunch. It is amazing Mr Kirwan has done this task for us all, so we know only the best in genre. It is also a way to represent the bands in the field.
My journey to Celtic music was through a different vehicle. Think of World and New Age inspired Celtic music. Yeah those were my introduction. Rock music came later in life and so were the other forms of music-in this case Celtic rock. There is not much to write about these bands except what you already know. And also your personal impression of each song. When you get your hands on a copy of Celtic Invasion. First, this is a compilation.It is hard to single out which is better. Every band excels through its own style. And this is a compilation of the creme de la creme of Celtic rock. It’s like riding the kaleidoscope of sounds where everything sparks up and it is hard single out one color from the other.
Larry Kirwan’s Celtic Invasion#1 is something you should bring with you when you want to liven up a party. If you are having your own party at home then better crank this up. This is the best. You know why? Because it isn’t just rock music. It is Celtic rock music. And the C of Celtic also stands for COOL! I know rock aficionados who like to comment on guitar rifts, bass lines, drums or even the vocals. Hey Celtic rock’s got fiddle and pipes and a whole lot more! Something you can’t find in ordinary music. So….Mr Kirwan certainly compiles something awesome with Celtic Invasion#1. May we get a follow-up to this!
The album comes with the liner notes detailing introduction to every track.
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What’s Hot This March!
Check out the gigs around the United States:

BLACK 47, March 9th at the Boulton Center, Bay Shore NY www.boultoncenter.org + at BB Kings NYC on March 16th www.bbkingsblues.com

THE SAW DOCTORS March 8th at The Paramount Theater, Huntington NY, www.paramountny.com + at Irving Plaza NYC March 15th SOLD OUT!!

THE CELTIC TENORS March 16th at Lehman Center for Performing Arts, Bronx NY, www.lehmancenter.org + at West Hampton Beach PAC on March 17th , www.whbpac.org

Also check out the new CD in time for St Patrick’s Day by ENTER THE HAGGIS, ‘The Modest Revolution’ www.Enterthehaggis.com “Each track of ‘The Modest Revolution’ is sing-a-long song with killer harmonies and masterful instrumentation and captures Enter The Haggis at the top of their game.” Paddyrock Radio

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Huzzah!

I had a bizarre experience reading a post by Qristina Bachand. It was  about a certain musician who cyber bullied her. The comment was directed to Qristina’s looks onstage.  I am so glad that Qristina has more class and obviously more brains to defend herself from these accusations. It is sad when oppression against women is directed not by men but by women themselves! It is ridiculous.  March is the month to show appreciation to the women in history. They were and are obviously beautiful inside and out. So what if you are blessed with both looks and talent? There is nothing wrong with that. If you have it, flaunt it. If you don’t then keep it. That simple. Ok enough of Qristina’s unquestionable looks onstage (which I say is fantastic!) and on with the music. This is together with brother Quinn:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQmtEr0-bbk

Now, let’s go to Spain. Here’s an amazing video introduction to the Celtic inspired music from that region. The recommendation came with Spanish text so I don’t really understand it but the music is fantastic!

Here’s what it says:

MALVARICHE en acústico

21 de Abril de 2013

Auditorio “Victor Villegas” (Murcia)

20h. – Entrada: 10 €

http://www.ticktackticket.com

Surefolk

Tél. +34 659 28 41 08

Fax +34 968 29 22 16

+info en : http://www.surefolk.es

I have more album reviews so watch out for the next edition. I don’t want to overload your neurons with too much information and names. But sometimes it is fun to know what’s happening . Ok until next time. Spread the love and please say no to cyber-bullying!

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John Breen, Nick Burbridge, Jim Wearne and Alan Cooke a.k.a The Wild Irish Poet

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Presenting, the important voices of our time….

This week’s featured artist edition is special. It is the first time I submitted an interview article for another Celtic music site. So hold on to your seats Celtic music listeners. There are people I’d like you to meet. And as always I want to thank each one of you for your continued support in making this site worth blogging for. Much love to all of you.

John Breen picture

John Breen

Our featured artist for this week is John Breen

Yes you probably noticed the picture on the upper right of this site. That’ Irish singer/songwriter John Breen. He is this week’s featured artist after agreeing for an interview with yours truly. The great thing about this interview is that it is posted in 67 Music. Yeah the owner of 67 Music are friends and it is a great opportunity to be invited as a guest blogger. If you read through the whole thing you can tell that he has  a great sense of humor. His experiences are funny and interesting. I enjoyed doing this interview with him which was very comfortable. Great stuff here and yes good craic. Also loads of insights into the album making and promoting music in general. I find that this piece will benefit not only readers but also musicians on the ‘ how to and what if’ of music. So go ahead and have a peek. You will definitely enjoy this amazing piece that John Breen and I prepared for all of you. Here it is: http://67music.net/features/john-breen/

This video is a fine example of the raw appeal of John Breen’s live performance with the band Fenian Folk.

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Memoirs of musician/writer Nick Burbridge .

CARETAKERS: This was written some years ago and published in Songbook (ed. Dave White)

Check this amazing writing by Nick Burbridge. He is one of this year’s nominee for The Spiral Earth Awards. This writing will move you or even shock you. It is amazing how one can accomplish so much by being honest and not sugar coat things out of fear. I think aspiring writers will learn something from the prose of Mr Burbridge. So have tea and enjoy: https://www.facebook.com/notes/nick-burbridge-burbridge-arts/caretakers-this-was-written-some-years-ago-and-published-in-songbook-ed-dave-whi/132877240107871

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The Wild Irish Poet

NAKED IN NEW YORK – A MEMOIR OF THE CITY – EBOOK KINDLE GLOBAL LAUNCH ONLINE

If you have been eavesdropping upon the literary circle via facebook then you might have cached the buzz. Emmy-winning writer/poet Alan Cooke a.k.a The Wild Irish Poet is releasing an e-book called Naked in New York-A Memoire of the City. Alan Cooke spent seven years in New York and came to know it’s bright  and dark side. If you are curious about his prose, here it goes:

Excerpt : 2013 Copyright Alan Cooke New York is a thousand villages I have walked them all felt and touched upon a sense of each unique cultural quarter blending into each block I walked as they passed into the shadows of history and impermanency. For those who have never lived here they assume the city is one giant cosmopolitan fantasy but the living from day to day and moment to moment requires a realignment of the senses , you might never move far from your self sufficient hood which contains all you need to keep breathing. Sushi bars with quiet chopping sounds of perfectly sculpted fish dishes, delis with 30 meats and cheeses beers and atms to keep the wolf firmly in the dark, clothing and hardwares and cab companies and button emporiums, bars and libraries and …continue reading

Here is also an interview with the poet via Expats Post Magazine by my friend Dean Walker

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoVOnxcdJjg

Wild Irish Poet.
Copyright 2012 – Alan Cooke and Wild Poet Films. All footage is copyrighted. My Blog: http://www.wildirishpoet.blogspot.com
Buy the book on http://www.wildirishpoet.com on Audio release soon. Email to order your copy in advance : wildpoetfilms@gmail.com

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Jim Wearne our amazing Cornish folk balladeer.

Jim Wearne is another best representative of Cornwall. I think you should listen to his ballads. They are interesting. Now before you all jump and get excited, this is just a taster. I am definitely interested in getting Jim’s story. You will get that story soon.

Here’s his web site:
www.jimwearne.com

And a few of his songs on Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/jim-wearne

Plus – He wrote a book, and it’s here
http://www.jimwearne.com/old_campaigners.htm

Gallery:

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Huzzah!

I am finishing this blog at the patio watching the rain fall. The smell of earth rising is intoxicating. The cool breeze is inviting. I feel refreshed and drunk after reading and listening to the music of today’s artists. It is great to be part of it all.

Things are getting really excited as we move closer to St Paddy’ day. For example, take a listen to this sampler.

Larry Kirwan has been carrying the flag for Celtic rock music since the founding of Black 47 in 1989. The expatriate Irishman lives in New York City where he has been hosting Celtic Crush on SiriusXM since 2005. Kirwan, also a respected writer, has published three books and writes a column for The Irish Echo – the USA’s most widely read Irish-American newspaper.

Larry Kirwan’s Celtic Invasion features a dozen of his favorite bands and most requested rock tracks from his SiriusXM show Celtic Crush. The album includes legends like The Waterboys, Runrig and Black 47 (just to name a few) with popular U.S. touring groups Blaggards, Barleyjuice, Garrahan’s Ghost and Shilelagh Law.

Check out this preview featuring Barelyjuice, Runrig, Black 47, Pat McGuire, and The Waterboys!

Got an email from Tom Quick of  Celtic Music FM 98.5

I just want to inform you that my radio broadcast “Irish Horizons” will be changing it’s name to “Celtic Connections” as of March 3rd. I’m doing this so I can include Celtic music from other area’s such as Scotland. Wales, Cornwall etc:  If you would like your music aired on the radio show please contact me.

So yes, if you are interesting to get your music heard check out http://www.ckwr.com/

Celtic Twist Game:

The Celtic Music Fan would  like offer a free copy of Twist in the Tale to the winner of a competition which will start now. This is how it goes. All you need to do is find an answer to a question which in the animated picture blow. all you need to do is go to their official website http://www.wix.com/hollandandpalmley/celtictwist to look for the answer. A winner will be announced at the end of this month.  Phil and Dave could send it directly to you with a short note of congratulations. How’s that? For those who are new to this album, here is the link to the review I did back in June 27 of 2012.

Tylwyth Teg’s Lively Welsh Fusion

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Cardiff  based band make a leap into the national Welsh folk scene.

Foot stumping music from a band that started in 2009,  an album and now gigs all over the country.  Tylwyth Teg(which is also the Welsh term for “Fair folk‘ or fairies) have joined the ranks of  Celtic bands that represent the “Welsh sound”. Sleepless Streets off their self title album grabs you with is fusion of musical styles and male vocal that calls Larry Kirwan of Black 47.

They maintained a balance between  eclecticism and  their folk roots. The  influences make the music exciting  but they maintained that cohesive aspect of songwriting that agrees with everyone’s background and respects it. There’s that developed  sound that will tell you right away it is Tylwyth Teg.

http://www.tylwythteg.co.uk

http://www.myspace.com/tylwythtegcardiff

email: tylwythtegcardiff@gmail.com

facebook :https://www.facebook.com/tylwythteg

Band members:

Sally Wooldridge, Jo Marriott – Flutey-Tooties
Katie Marriott, Heulwen Williams – Fiddlers
Andy Taylor – Guitar
Dave Francis – Bass Boi
Anna Fonge – Cello
Ed Millington – Drums

You can buy the new album here: http://www.tylwythteg.co.uk/Tylwyth_Teg/Shop.html
In a small lecture theatre in Cardiff UniversityHere is a helpful blurd from their website:

music department, a session of about 30 people
started playing what can only be described as
a shambles of folk tunes! From there the numbers
dwindled to 8 members that became collectively
known as Tylwyth Teg.

With members ranging from welsh dance group band
members to classically trained to heavy metal headbangers,
these musicians began taking traditional folk tunes, combining them with all these influences into a unique sound.

Since this rabble meeting in October 2009, Tylwyth Teg have played at the International Pan-Celtic folk festival in Ireland and Lowender Perran folk festival, along with gigs dotted all over Wales. With instruments varying from fiddles, Irish flute, Cajon and various saxophones this is a group with unrelenting enthusiasm, which guarantees dancing by the end of the night!