CELTIC MUSIC and ARTIST LINKS:
Ceolas - Celtic Music - Welcome to Ceolas, the home of celtic music on the internet, since 1994. Ceolas houses the largest online collection of information on celtic music, and has links to hundreds of related sites. Current popularity is over half a million hits per month.
This is a wonderful site for Celtic Music information and education. Enjoy your journey of learning the art!
Susan Hamlin - Susan started
singing before she could read. Her style is natural, sincere, and fresh as the air of her beloved Adirondack Mountains. Recognized as one of the Adirondack region's finest singers of traditional, celtic, original & new acoustic music, she delights audiences everywhere with her mischievous wit and boundless energy.
LENAHAN - Tom Lenahan is Celtic-Rock - Lenahan presents a culturally rich, dynamic live show which draws on the musical traditions of Ireland, Scotland, England, Brittany and America. Lenahan is renowned not only for their "blistering bagpipes, dynamic live shows & hot fiddle tunes" but for their critically acclaimed songs which combine traditional & original Celtic music with American & World roots music. Tom Lenahan's personal roots in traditional Irish music, R & B & the Blues influence his songwriting, resulting in original favorites like "Islands in the Storm," "Look to the Mountains," the "Quick Chek Reel," "Dirty Lane" and "Coat & Tie." Tom has won two coveted ASCAP Songwriter Award in as many years.
Hair of the Dog - Hair Of The Dog was formed during the summer of 1992, bringing together renowned musicians from upstate New York. Their high energy folk-rock and bluegrass has made them the number one Irish band in the Northeastern United States.
Based in Albany, New York, Hair Of The Dog often ventures beyond upstate New York to perform in concert venues and pubs. Recent highlights for the band include The Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Festival, The Celtic Classic in Bethlehem,
PA, the Hunter Mountain Irish Festival, Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival, The Coney Island Great Irish Fair, The Capital District Scottish Games and a Carribean Tour.
Tommy Makem and the Makem Brothers -
It is the Makem philosophy to promote the culture of Ireland and in particular, the song tradition. In seven years, The Makem Brothers have done what few acts in Irish Music have done. They have gone to the top of Irish folk music in America, on their own terms. Not an easy task for Shane, Conor and Rory Makem. As the "twenty something" sons of the legendary, Tommy Makem, the shoes to fill were big and the expectations were enormous.
The Paperboys - The Paperboys are a five piece band from Vancouver, Canada, who bring the traditional sounds of the fiddle, accordion , flute, mandolin, and banjo together with the energy of the guitar, bass and drums to deliver a unique Celtic, bluegrass, folk, pop blend which they describe as STOMP.
Black 47 - In an age of repetitious whining and
self-conscious mediocrity, Black 47 is proud of its roots, its heritage, and remains as unique and unclassifiable as on that first stormy night in the Bronx.
Aon Celtic Art -
Aon Celtic Art and Illumination page! Featuring the artistic works of international artist Cari Buziak! This site features Celtic clothing, prints, posters, jewelry, over 100 FREE Celtic clip art designs, Celtic cross stitch patterns, and learn how to create a basic celtic knot!
The Glengarry Bhoys
- "The Glengarry Bhoys are a dynamic group of individuals who have grown to become forerunners in progressive Celtic rock music by the sheer love for their craft. The Glengarry Bhoys are only content when sharing their unique music in as many ways as possible."
Glenn's Celtic Guitar Page - Glenn Weiser plays in the Celtic duo Byrne and Barrett and is the author of four books of Celtic fingerstyle guitar arrangements and a Celtic harmonica book. Site offers free guitar and harmonica tab, articles on Celtic guitar, discographies, links and more.