Rant Maggie Rant CD is the BEST live Recording in Years!

Lindsay Schindler - Fiddle, backing vocals.Glen Dias - Voice, recorders.Rob Larose - Drum Kit, Hand percussion, backing vocals.Barry James Payne- Guitar, backing vocals (www.stringbone.ca) Hometown: Stratford, Ontario http://www.rantmaggierant.com I have listened to many live recordings including mainstream albums but once in a while something pops up and takes the cake. I am talking about the new …

Beannacht and the Sound of Summer

Their debut CD, "Gra na Firinne" was released in November 2011. As summer approaches, more and more Celtic bands are putting out albums that have that feel of white sandy beaches and bonfires. I can cite Beannacht as an example. The duo of Tom Johnston and Dierdre Forrest show that carefree simplicity. The tracks in …

Sounds New 4: Inni-K

Inni-K: Gentle star..rising star. Wow. I mean wow look at how artfully created this video is. Seeing someone sing so flawlessly while keeping the pizzicato rhythm of her violin is not what you usually see even among traditional singers. This is just the initial indication what Inni-K is capable of achieving in her forthcoming album this year. …

Dave Rooney: In the Studio.

Currently recording...  Dave Rooney is working on a new album called Entertainer. I own two of his albums and listening to each  is always a great musical experience. He is a fine musician who is rooted in the folk and Irish tradition but never losing that pop sensibility. If you like The Waterboys, Wet Wet Wet and Luka Bloom, …

News: Moya Brennan, Jenne Lennon, Luka Bloom, Brian Kennedy and Solas

You can now get a copy of the fantastic PBS show hosted by Moya Brennan.  The Music of Ireland (Welcome Home) is now available exclusively at Barnes and Nobles. You can see snippets of this video of you co to http://www.moyabrennan.com/ ….Jenne Lennon is in studio working on he new album. Her moving rendition of …