" comprised of two brother/sister combos give us some fine Cape Breton music. Here's a little history for those who don't know, like myself until recently. Cape Breton is an island off the coast of Novia Scotia. The islanders have been known for their traditional celtic music thanks to their Irish and Scottish immigrants during the early to mid 1800's. History lesson is now over, ty. Searching for "non-commercial" music is tough, but it can also be half the fun. I long for the day when I was "attending" Berklee college of Music in Boston, back during the 80's. At that time you could find music stores all over the city. I remember when Newbury comics opened their first store, that place had everything! I don't know about you, but I have no interest anymore in going to Best Buy, etc. to buy any music of any kind. Sorry, I'm not supporting Mary J. Blige or whatever her name is. Have you looked at billboard? There may be a few talented artists in the top 10 but that's it. Alright, I got on a tangent there, enough said.
Showing posts with label celtic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label celtic. Show all posts
Friday, February 22, 2008
The Cottars
Found their cd entitled "Forerunner" at my friendly neighborhood public library. "The Cotters" comprised of two brother/sister combos give us some fine Cape Breton music. Here's a little history for those who don't know, like myself until recently. Cape Breton is an island off the coast of Novia Scotia. The islanders have been known for their traditional celtic music thanks to their Irish and Scottish immigrants during the early to mid 1800's. History lesson is now over, ty. Searching for "non-commercial" music is tough, but it can also be half the fun. I long for the day when I was "attending" Berklee college of Music in Boston, back during the 80's. At that time you could find music stores all over the city. I remember when Newbury comics opened their first store, that place had everything! I don't know about you, but I have no interest anymore in going to Best Buy, etc. to buy any music of any kind. Sorry, I'm not supporting Mary J. Blige or whatever her name is. Have you looked at billboard? There may be a few talented artists in the top 10 but that's it. Alright, I got on a tangent there, enough said.
" comprised of two brother/sister combos give us some fine Cape Breton music. Here's a little history for those who don't know, like myself until recently. Cape Breton is an island off the coast of Novia Scotia. The islanders have been known for their traditional celtic music thanks to their Irish and Scottish immigrants during the early to mid 1800's. History lesson is now over, ty. Searching for "non-commercial" music is tough, but it can also be half the fun. I long for the day when I was "attending" Berklee college of Music in Boston, back during the 80's. At that time you could find music stores all over the city. I remember when Newbury comics opened their first store, that place had everything! I don't know about you, but I have no interest anymore in going to Best Buy, etc. to buy any music of any kind. Sorry, I'm not supporting Mary J. Blige or whatever her name is. Have you looked at billboard? There may be a few talented artists in the top 10 but that's it. Alright, I got on a tangent there, enough said.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
CELTIC FIDDLERS
http://http://www.edenforman.com/ http://http://emeraldrae.com/home.html. I've heard these two sisters on the Celtic sojourn program on 89.7 fm Boston, also available on-line. They also perform together as The New Tyme Sisters, check out their site for more info.http://http://www.myspace.com/thenewtymesisters.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
IRISH MUSIC
I know it seems like I started this blog just to worship my wife. That's not a bad thing. But really its about my other passion, music. I've played various instruments, performed in bands, went to music school, etc., and have written many songs in the last 34 years. Face it, music is the soundtrack to our lives. My wife thinks Im nuts, but I can listen to and Metallica and Louis Armstrong in the same day.
Anyway, wanted to ramble about Irish or Celtic Music. if you're from the Boston Area you can catch a great radio program every Saturday from 1200-1500(that's noon - three for all u commies out there). The show is called "A Celtic Sojourn" on 89.7 FM(duh), come to think of it u can listen to it on the web too! its hosted by a transplanted Irishman by the name of Brian O'Donovan. He plays alot of local unknown artists. Hey, listen, the unknown artists are the one's that keep music goin! I personally don't know anyone who buys or downloads(legally of course) any of that rehashed garbage that is on the top billboard charts. Try it out. more later.
and Louis Armstrong in the same day.Anyway, wanted to ramble about Irish or Celtic Music. if you're from the Boston Area you can catch a great radio program every Saturday from 1200-1500(that's noon - three for all u commies out there). The show is called "A Celtic Sojourn" on 89.7 FM(duh), come to think of it u can listen to it on the web too! its hosted by a transplanted Irishman by the name of Brian O'Donovan. He plays alot of local unknown artists. Hey, listen, the unknown artists are the one's that keep music goin! I personally don't know anyone who buys or downloads(legally of course) any of that rehashed garbage that is on the top billboard charts. Try it out. more later.
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