Ireland Artists

Profiles of notable Irish musicians and groups.

Irish Artist - Colm Lynch

Colm LynchFor such a small country, Ireland has a ridiculously disproportionate number of internationally famous musicians and bands. What is it about this small, rain-soaked island that breeds such excellent music?

It’s that vein of thought I’ve been exploring in this, a series of profiles on prominent Irish musical artists and groups. Ireland is a great place to be for anyone interested in music and this is the tenth in this series.

This week’s artist is Colm Lynch.


Date: February 11th, 2007 | No Comments

Irish Artist - Mundy

mundy, irish artist from Birr, county offalyIn about three hours, you can take a train across the entire width of Ireland. And yet, for such a small place, Ireland looms large on the world stage in terms of its music. Just count the number of Irish artists currently on the charts.

What is it about this small, rain-soaked island that breeds such excellent music?

It’s that very idea we’ll be exploring in this, the eighth in a series I’ve been publishing on Irish music.

This week’s artist is Mundy.


Date: January 28th, 2007 | No Comments

Irish Artist - Guggenheim Grotto

Guggenheim GrottoCalled the land of saints and scholars, Ireland also has cradled a huge number of poets and songsmiths in her emerald arms. Even today, Ireland produces ridiculously disproportionate number of internationally famous musicians and bands given its diminutive size. What is it about this small, rain-soaked island that breeds such excellent music?

This is the sixth in a series of profiles I’m doing on noteable Irish musical artists and groups. It’s my intent to shed more light on what makes Ireland such a great place to be for anyone interested in music.

This week’s artist is Guggenheim Grotto.


Date: January 15th, 2007 | No Comments

Irish Artist - The Frames

The Frames, Irish rock band

For such a small country, Ireland has a ridiculously disproportionate number of internationally famous musicians and bands. What is it about this small, rain-soaked island that breeds such excellent music?

We’ve been exploring that vein of thought in this, a series of profiles I’ve been doing on prominent Irish musical artists and groups. Ireland is a great place to be for anyone interested in music and this is the fourth in this series.

This week’s artist is The Frames.


Date: January 1st, 2007 | 2 comments

Irish Artist - Mic Christopher

Mic Christopher, Irish artistFor such a small country, Ireland has a ridiculously disproportionate number of internationally famous musicians and bands. What is it about this small, rain-soaked island that breeds such excellent music?

We’ll be exploring that vein of thought in this, the second in a series of profiles I’ll be doing on prominent Irish musical artists and groups. Maybe, by putting these amazing people together here in this series we’ll shed more light on what makes Ireland such a great place to be for anyone interested in music.

This week’s artist is Mic Christopher.


Date: December 17th, 2006 | No Comments

Irish Artist - Snow Patrol

Snow Patrol

It may be a diminutive aspect of Europe’s geography with a population barely topping four million, but Ireland has a ridiculously disproportionate number of internationally famous musicians and bands. What is it about this small, rain-soaked island that breeds such excellent music?

This is the ninth in a series of profiles I’m doing on prominent Irish musicians and bands.

This week’s artist is Snow Patrol.


Date: February 4th, 2007 | No Comments

Irish Artist - Makewait

makewait, independent Irish rock band from Athlone

Among the English-speaking nations of the world, Ireland may be geographically small, but in terms of her impact on international music, she stands tall indeed. How is it that such a ridiculously disproportionate number of internationally famous musicians and bands call Ireland home?

What is it about this small, rain-soaked island that breeds such excellent music?

I’ve been exploring that vein of thought in this, the seventh in a series of profiles I’ve been doing on prominent Irish musical artists and groups.

This week’s artist is Makewait.


Date: January 21st, 2007 | No Comments

Irish Artist - Pete Courtney

Pete Courtney, Irish songwriterIreland isn’t a big place. Nevertheless, Irish artists have always had a huge presence on the international charts.

More than that, Ireland and her music is often cited by songwriters and musicians worldwide as a musical influence and inspiration. What is it about this small, rain-soaked island that breeds such excellent music?

This is the fifth in a series of profiles irelandlogue is featuring on prominent Irish musical artists and groups.

This week’s artist is Pete Courtney.


Date: January 9th, 2007 | 1 comment

Irish Artist - Lunasa

lunasaIt may be a diminutive aspect of Europe’s geography with a population barely topping four million, but Ireland has a ridiculously disproportionate number of internationally famous musicians and bands. What is it about this small, rain-soaked island that breeds such excellent music?
This is the third in a series of profiles I’m doing on prominent Irish musical artists and groups.

This week’s artist is the group Lunasa.


Date: December 24th, 2006 | No Comments

Irish Artist - Damien Rice

damien riceFor such a small country, Ireland has a ridiculously disproportionate number of internationally famous musicians and bands. What is it about this small, rain-soaked island that breeds such excellent music?

We’ll be exploring that vein of thought in this, the first in a series of profiles I’ll be doing on prominent Irish musical artists and groups. Maybe, by putting these amazing people together here in this series we’ll shed more light on what makes Ireland such a great place to be for anyone interested in music.

This week’s artist is Damien Rice.


Date: December 10th, 2006 | No Comments


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