Music
from Ireland - some reccomendations.
The
Donegal based traditional band Altan
and Lunasa
are one of the "new wave" of Irish bands mixing traditional
music with some modern influences.
Lunasa's live album The
Kinnitty Sessions is available now - it is excellent.
Dervish
are another brilliant Sligo based Traditional group - one of the
best.
Sean
Tyrrell is a fine singer and songwriter with a unique voice
and style.
Danu
are a brilliant traditional group from Waterford. Absolutely fantastic.One
of their finest albums is Road
Less Travelled
The
Session website has loads of sheet music for traditional
tunes - and links to places you can hear them.
Find out about all the ceilis around Ireland and the rest of the world
at Set
Dancing News.
TradMusic
also has news and reviews of traditional Irish and Scottish music.
Mad
for Trad is another great site for lovers of traditional
irish music.
Gael linn
is a record label that concentrates on irish traditional music - the
well designed web site brings this old established Irish company into
the 21st century
The
History of Ireland in Song site adds some historical explanation
to many of the Irish "rebel" songs. From James Connolly to
Men Behind the Wire - and many more in between.
The Pogues bought irish music to the masses in the UK and
America -this is one of several sites dedicated to the Pogues. Plenty
of Links to others too.
Rig
The Jig - This band do great traditional tunes and some
great songs too. Originating in Co. Roscommon , Longford and WestMeath
.Teada
Originating from Sligo - another young traditional group helping to
keep irish music going strong all over the world.
Cheap
Legal Music Downloads 7Digital
charge 99c a track and downloads are available in Ireland. An alternative
to Itunes
The
Sawdoctors All the way from Tuam - Co. Galway. This site
is pretty good . Plenty of up to date news about the band and an active
discussion page.
Horslips
were a great Celtic Rock band from the Seventies. Take a look at their
impressive 'Official' Web Site. They have just released a new reunion
CD !
Undertones
A brilliant band from Derry who were big in the late 70's
and are still doing the odd gig now and then. This official website
has loads of info about the band.
Stiff Little Fingers
This late 70's Belfast "Punk" band are still
doing the odd tour - with a different line up now though.
Ash
from Downpatrick - great band who take the best of the Undertones and
the Ramones and add a touch of Irish glam. Up to date news on this the
Official site.
Dexys Midnight
Runners Led by Kevin Rowland - a man proud of his Irish
roots. Rumours of a comeback in 2003
.U2 The
Official U2 website - as you would expect - a high tech site with great
graphics. There are pictures, music and a timeline showing the history
of the band
.Brian
Kennedy The Official web site of this singer - songwriter
from Belfast. He used to do a lot of work with Van Morrison. Very swish
site -
Van
Morrison Plenty of information for Van Morrison fans on
this site. Comprehensive discography and song lyrics - also Reviews
, News Interviews and Pictures.
Mondogs This Derry band had their own chidrens TV series
back in the early 80's. Read about them on this small site (which is
part of the Undertones.net site) . Apparently they're reformed now!
