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The Boys of Doorin

March 12, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Family has always been a key element in the Celtic music genre, and The Byrne Brothers from Donegal, Ireland definitely bring new life to a timeless theme! While many youths their age concentrate on the latest technology, brothers Luca, 19; Finn, 18; and Dempsey; 14, are focused on their individual style of music and traditional Irish dancing. The accomplished Byrne Brothers have entertained crowds at Walt Disney World, toured across the United States, and amassed a huge following on social media to draw in new listeners to the historic genre.

Joined by their father Tommy on fiddle, bagpipe, and guitar, the brothers’ latest album, The Boys of Doorin, is a true delight for fans searching for the next generation in Celtic classics. 18-year-old banjo and mandolin player Finn wrote, recorded, and produced multiple tracks on this enthusiastic record with all family members excelling in their variety of instruments. Eldest brother Luca on accordion leads the animated melodies while youngest brother Dempsey drives the rhythm with his traditional Irish bodhran drum and whistle.

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From the harmonious intro “Dawn Patrol,” The Boys of Doorin showcases The Byrne Brothers’ connection as a family and loyalty to their Irish heritage. One of the many standout songs is “Raggle Taggle Gypsy,” a new twist on a traditional folk song with zest and humor in both vocals and melodies. Midway through the record, “Wendy’s Waltz” is sure to charm fans of classic Irish instrumentals on the more mellow side. Finally, the title track “Boys of Doorin” is a high-energy ballad that especially shines with a moody string melody: perfect for a live performance of The Byrne Brothers’ renowned Irish step dancing.

Overall, The Boys of Doorin proves that talent isn’t limited to age, and even a traditional genre like Celtic folk can be appreciated by anyone! The Byrne Brothers’ enthusiasm, personality, and natural gift for music are prominent throughout this record and are sure to shine further as their career naturally flourishes. The Boys of Doorin is an album that will have listeners dancing along with The Byrne Brothers and experiencing the magic of Irish melodies as a family through song. 5 stars from Celtic Radio!

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The Gothard Sisters

December 18, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Whether you’re new to Celtic music or an avid fan of the eclectic genre, it’s necessary to add the fabulous The Gothard Sisters to your regular playlist. The talented trio of sisters Greta, Solana, and Willow have over 15 years of creating music together and have performed in many popular venues, including the Kennedy Center and on the Disney Cruise in Europe.

In addition to their tremendous performing schedule, The Gothard Sisters have an impressive 10 albums and over 2,000 shows to their name. There’s no wonder this trio is respected, admired, and continues to thrive as a musical act to this day – especially for Celtic Radio listeners!

As a holiday surprise, The Gothard Sisters have recently released their new album, A Celtic Christmas, right in time for the festive season. Beginning the record is many’s favorite carol, “Angels We Have Heard On High,” which demonstrates the sisters’ ethereal harmonies that come together as one lovely sound. Midway through the record, the Gothard Sisters deliver a jaunty rendition of “I Saw Three Ships” to evoke Christmas joy as we near the holidays. Other standout tracks include an instrumental version of “Deck The Halls” with energetic bliss that all will be delighted to sing and dance along to while opening gifts.

You can visit the Gothard Sisters on CelticRadio.net and request their song during our special “A Celtic Christmas” broadcast.

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No matter if your Christmas traditions are a dinner with close friends or a morning celebration with your family, A Celtic Christmas includes both classic songs and lively renditions of traditional tunes for all audiences. The Gothard Sisters’ intricate and melodic style is prevalent throughout the album, with celebratory and joyful tracks such as “Here We Come A Caroling” to share a toast with your loved ones on this special day.

Each sister has their own moment to shine within the record, and A Celtic Christmas is guaranteed to be a Christmas staple, whenever the holidays beckon. The Gothard Sisters bring true merriness and brightness to Christmas, and the trio cheerfully invites you to celebrate along with them through song. Five Stars from Celtic Radio!

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Erin Ruth

October 20, 2023 / / 0 Comments

If you are looking to pick up a CD in our monthly giveaway contest, then this month might be just what you are looking for.

Erin Ruth is a musician from San Francisco who plays both Celtic and Folk songs. Her musical abilities started at a young age when she was influenced by Celtic Films brought home by her mother. She was inspired by the 1997 Celtic Moods compilations as well as the Cranberries.

She arrived in San Francisco in 2012 and became part of the Celtic music scene performing with local artists and then venturing off to the West of Ireland to participate in sessions at Galway, Ennis and Coolin. She began recording this album in 2018 because she wanted it to be a celebration of finding a long lost part of herself in California through Irish music.

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In some ways it is a reflection of many us – discovering Irish and Scottish music is like finding a long lost part of yourself that you did not know exist. Afterall, we do play the music of our Ancestors and this first release by Erin fits right into the type of music we play. A beautiful and inspiring compilation of songs that will have you longing for a trip to Ireland (or Scotland).

We invite you to help support Erin’s music by listening to her music and purchasing her CD:

Visit her facebook profile and then pick up a copy of her new release.

Or, if you would like a chance to win a brand new copy of Erin’s debut CD, then visit our contest page below:

The New Celtic Radio

October 11, 2023 / / 0 Comments

It finally happened – the new Celtic Radio is taking shape. Flash back to November 8, 2003 when we purchased CelticMusicRadio.com – alot has happened since those early internet radio days. We’ve always used this address for our mobile website and even created its own bumper sticker and our promotional flyer. It’s just taken us a little time to focus on developing the site!

Does this mean we are shutting down CelticRadio.net? Certainly not. Many members did not want to see CelticRadio.net go away, so we just completed a 6 month project updating all aspects of our legacy music site.

Our goal for Celtic Music Radio is to offer a modern, easy to use and beautifully rendered site for you to listen to your favorite Celtic music. It will work seamlessly on your mobile device or desktop computer. It is going to be quite simple because we get that you want to hear the music quickly and easily.

For now we have our new player available from the Tune-In section, so give us a listen. Starting today our music announcements and news will come from here and over the next several months look for this site to gradually ramp up.

Our new player technology will allow us to do things not possible in the past, such as offering specialty playlists to augment our broadcasts.

As always, we appreciate the support of our members and hope you will find Celtic Music Radio as enjoyable as we will find developing it.

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