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skot has written 50 posts for 67music.net

Haunting melodies and evocative storytelling are at the heart of “Transplants” from Amelia Hogan

          Amelia Hogan Transplants- From the Old World to the New reviewed by Konnie Stykel   If traditional Irish Music is what you’re looking for, you have found it in Amelia Hogan’s “Transplants- From the Old World to the New”. This CD is solo directed but a collaborative effort working with [...]

Come listen to the Great Highland Pipes of Two Pipers Piping

            Two Pipers Piping self titled reviewed by Jason Hohl     Well, it appears that spring has arrived in it’s full glory and you know what that means: In whatever neck of the woods you live, the Scottish Highland Games festivals are just around the corner!  To get yourself [...]

Rick Baldwin lasts “A Year In A Kilt” and doesn’t stop there.

67 Music’s Jerry Dawson recently spoke with the man behind “A Year In A Kilt”, Rick Baldwin.  The reason why, the ups and downs, and the decision to continue.  Here’s what he had to say. Feature and interview by Jerry Dawson   The Kilt.  A few yards of fabric and a belt.  For most people, [...]

History, Folklore, and Tradition combine on Off The Chain from Welder’s Dog

            Welder’s Dog Off The Chain reviewed by Josh Curll   Johnny Rotten once said “…the genuine roots of culture is folk music.” Australia has long been associated with Ireland, though not always as a great vacation spot or a place to move when one tires of the rain.  Many, [...]

Set sail on Oceans Of Fire with Celtica -Pipes Rock!

                  Sail away with Celtica – Pipes Rock! on their new CD  Oceans of Fire! reviewed by Ann Peck McBride     Right away, you are invited on a special voyage, via a poem delivered with Scots panache.  If you listen to the words, the adventure will [...]

Spotlight review: Jim Malcolm, Live In Glengarg

          Artist: Jim Malcolm Album: Live in Glenfarg   (released in 2004) reviewed by Jason Hohl   In addition to reviewing current Celtic albums, we thought it would be fun to occasionally review some older albums that we really enjoy listening to.  Sooooo…..Quick!  Name me three famous solo musicians who play [...]

Meet Jeremy Bauer. Beloved Celtic music artist of the Pacific NW.

                  Not too long ago, 67 music had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Portland based Celtic musician, Jeremy Bauer.  On this particular spring evening, Jeremy invited us into his home, shared his Guinness, and stories of his long career.  Beginning from his days in an Idaho [...]

Deep roots and family ties. The secret to success for The McGrath Family.

        The McGrath Family Make The Circle Wide review by Ann Peck McBride     In the 70s and early 80s, three Irish musicians in Canada founded a group called Ryan’s Fancy.  After ’71 they were based in St John’s, Newfoundland, and even had a television series in Canada, called “Ryan’s Fancy.”  [...]

Kevin Flynn talks about The Avondale Ramblers, the new album, and Chicago.

                Kevin Flynn and the Avondale Ramblers | The Broken Pavement of Avondale Interview with Kevin Flynn and review of the new album review and interview by Jerry Dawson   Chicago is a city synonymous with great musicians.  With home-town heroes like Muddy Waters, Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, [...]

Arran fascinate listeners with diverse styles and fresh interpretations

            Arran A Thousand Miles reviewed by Ann Peck McBride   When I was listening to Arran’s CD, A Thousand Miles, I was struck by the wide range of music this all acoustic, folk-based group played.  Their music is a rooted in a Celtic tradition, and they play many Irish [...]

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