Articles tagged ‘Artists’
The Fabulous Bonker Boys
By Seán | July 19th, 2007 |
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One of my initial firsthand impressions of Ireland and her music scene was attending some Fabulous Bonker Boys shows.
The Fabulous Bonker Boys are a collection of frighteningly talented, hard-playing, hard-drinking Irish musicians covering a range of Celtic music with rock ‘n roll sensibilities. Not the sort of band you want to meet in a dark [...]
Irish Artist - My Fallen Empire
By Seán | July 7th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Ireland 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 [...]
John Joe Kelly - Bodhran player from Flook
By Seán | July 5th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Now, while that video is mainly all about the Uilleann pipes, the Bodhran player there - John Joe Kelly from Flook - is the one I WANTED to post on, but the “embed video” feature was disabled. You’ll have to click here to watch his awesome viruosity. I think it’s also his sense of humour [...]
Hickory Wind debuts in Sean’s Bar
By Seán | June 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Hold onto your hats kids, there’s a new band in town and they smell of . . . what is that, musty old Alabama cherrywood trunks filled with moth-eaten gowns and half-painted, hand-carved wooden toys left by a generation now whiskered and nostalgically inclined?
What? Asparagus?? But that doesn’t make any sense!
All right, embrace your inner [...]
Irish Artist - Jimi Cullen
By Seán | April 29th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
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 sixteenth in a series of profiles I’m doing on prominent Irish [...]
Irish Artist - Agitated Radio Pilot
By Seán | April 7th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
In 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 [...]
Irish Artist - The Chieftans
By Seán | March 21st, 2007 | Add a Comment »
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? [...]
Irish Artist - Bill Coleman
By Seán | March 5th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Called 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 thirteenth [...]
Irish Artist - The Saw Doctors
By Seán | February 26th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Ireland 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 [...]
Irish Artist - Christy Moore
By Seán | February 18th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
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 eleventh in a series of profiles I’m doing on prominent Irish [...]
