Feb09
And from The Rumjacks
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SHITE’N'ONIONS – CELTIC PUNK’N'ROLL
Feb08
Paddyrock.com has just announced the release of Paddy Rock Vol. 4 – a 21 track comp. of the best of Celtic-punk – on March 6th.
The Mahones (Canada), CRAIC (Ohio, USA), Bastards on Parade (Spain), The Ramshackle Army (Australia), Whiskey of the Damned (Wisconsin, USA), Wild Colonial Bhoys (Minnesota, USA), The Kilmaine Saints (Pennsylvania, USA), Brick Top Blaggers (California, USA), The Sandcarvers (Wisconsin, USA), Kevin Flynn & The Avondale Ramblers (Illinois, USA), Murder the Stout (Texas, USA), Charm City Saints (Maryland, USA), The Pubcrawlers (Maine, USA), The Larkin and Moran Brothers (Illinois, USA), The Mickey Finns (New York, USA), The Rumjacks (Australia), The Tossers (Illinois, USA), Sir Reg (Sweden), The Mighty Regis (California, USA), Circle J (Netherlands), and Drink Hunters (Spain).
More details over at: http://www.paddyrock.com/
Feb05
As a rule, I am not typically one for live records. But Wait! Hang on, hear me out!
I have always seen an artist’s release, (or “album,” as we used to call them,) as an collective statement: a work of art. Some hits that are well-received and popular tracks are great, but B-sides and deep cuts, to me, provide each work of recorded material with a personality. I love that. A full-length recording SHOULD be assembled with thought going to the order of the tracks, the mood of the songs and how they flow into each other.
Also, the bands that recorded them, the authors that wrote them, the mixing and production process, that whole gamut, this was all done to realize an idea of each song, and the recording as a whole. It gives a sense of flow, a cohesiveness that can make a collection of songs into much more.
But wait! I also love live shows! The energy and passion that a band can produce from sheer enthusiasm, synergy between performers and audience, the camaraderie amidst the revelry amongst the crowd. It is a great experience.
However, a lot of the things that I love about live shows, and a lot of the things I love about studio releases are typically missing from your average “live CD,” (this usually also applies to “Greatest Hits” and various artist compilations.)
Now, this may just be my own personal perspective, but I felt it necessary to mention where my head was at as I listened to the new live CD from The Langer’s Ball.
Minnesota’s The Langer’s Ball have released a new recorded-live-on-St.-Patrick’s-day CD, Drunk, Sick and Tired. Originally a duo, Hannah Rediske and Michael Sturm have been banging out the Irish Punk sound since 2007, playing major gigs all over the midwestern U.S. and have released two very well received releases, 2008’s As I Roved Out and 2009’s Ships Are Sailing.
Along with Sturm and Rediske’s guitar, mandolin, vocals, accordion, and penny whistle, Drunk, Sick and Tired sees the addition of bass guitar, electric guitar, drums & additional backing vocals seeing the Ball take on the form of a quintet.
The result is a very enthusiastic live collection of songs, versions of well known numbers, mostly tradition ones, all punked up and blasted through with a special kick on the keister.
As I said, I am not typically a fan of live recordings, but listening to Drunk, Sick, and Tired DOES make me wish I was at this show. It sounds like it was a blast!
So, if you like live recordings and look for CDs that capture a band’s performance highlights, AND like hearing amped up versions of some classic songs, then The Langer’s Ball’s Drunk Sick and Tired would probably scratch you right where you itch!
It should also be mentioned that Drunk, Sick and Tired was included in both Shite ‘N’ Onions, AND PaddyRock.com’s top 10 of 2011 lists! So there!
Review by Christopher Toler, THE Blathering Gommel
Feb01
Got this way back before the summer last year so I’m way late in reviewing so sorry guys! Lexington Road are from San Diego strangle enough – I would have guesses either Kentucky or Mass given the name. A very strong debut and very well produced – big rock with a punk energy and loads of fiddles that merge the rock with Celtic, Americana and country. You’ll be hearing a lot more from these guys soon….very soon as an EP is on the way and I’ll review it in haste this time.
http://www.lexingtonfield.com/
Jan25
In tribute to the great Scottish poet on his night and since I did buy a haggis off a man in a subway station once here is the Robbie Burns Podcast.
Where hae ye been sae braw, lad?
Whare hae ye been sae brankie, O?
Whare hae ye been sae braw, lad?
Cam ye by Killiecrankie, O?
Chorus.-An ye had been whare I hae been,
Ye wad na been sae cantie, O;
An ye had seen what I hae seen,
I’ the Braes o’ Killiecrankie, O.
I faught at land, I faught at sea,
At hame I faught my Auntie, O;
But I met the devil an’ Dundee,
On the Braes o’ Killiecrankie, O.
An ye had been, &c.
The bauld Pitcur fell in a furr,
An’ Clavers gat a clankie, O;
Or I had fed an Athole gled,
On the Braes o’ Killiecrankie, O.
An ye had been, &c.
The Real McKenzies – Auld lang sync – Clash of The Tartans
The Electrics – Killiecranked Up -SnO V1
The Real McKenzies – Scots Wha hae – Clash of The Tartans
Murder The Stout – Troosers – EP
Prydein – Stairway To Scotland – Loud Pipes
Roaring Jack – The Bonny Wee Well -Through The Smoke Of Innocence
The Electrics – Caledonia – Old New Borrowed & Green
Hugh Morrison – Ye Jacobites By Name – Robert Burns Rocks
Junkman’s Choir – Sawney Bean – The Junkmans Call
The Electrics – A Man’s A Man For A That – Old New Borrowed & Green
Hugh Morrison – Farewell To The Highlands – Robert Burns Rocks
The Crofters – Scotland The Brave – Hold My Beer While I Kiss Your Girlfriend
Hugh Morrison – Auld Lang Syne – Robert Burns Rocks
Jan25
Going Out In Style: Fenway Park Bonus Edition CD coming March 13th
on January 25th, 2012 at 5:29 pmPosted In: New Releases, News
Lifted from http://www.dropkickmurphys.com/news/
Dropkick Murphys will release the Going Out In Style: Fenway Park Bonus Edition CD — an expanded version of last year’s Going Out In Style — on the band-owned Born & Bred Records March 13 (one week later than previously announced).
The Fenway Park Bonus Edition includes the Live From Fenway bonus disc, recorded on September 8 and 9 in front of 20,000 Dropkick Murphys fans at the band’s sold out headlining dates at Boston’s legendary ballpark.
Also included in the package is a download of the filmed concert at Fenway Park as well as the complete story of Cornelius Larkin by the band’s friend and best-selling author Michael Patrick MacDonald (All Souls, Easter Rising). The Cornelius Larkin story is an expansion of MacDonald’s Cornelius Larkin obituary that appears in the original Going Out In Style liner notes.
Jan25
Looks can be deceptive. Looking at the band picture on the back side of the Second Wind sleeve (the 2nd album no less), Bill Grogan’s Goat (apologies to the band) look like a middle-aged folk rock band permanently stuck playing the Sunday opening spot of some poorly attended, Irish festive in some middle of nowhere, mid-Western state – the track list (all standards) doesn’t take away from the assumption. The music? We’ll its all that but just louder, faster and dirtier and more Motor City guitar riffs then you could ever imagine Irish folk to be. Iggy and The Stooges meets The Clancy’s Brothers and its good and at times skull crushing amazing – the version of Danny Boy is my song of the year so far – post grunge, industrial with a riff and tone that would make Tony Iommi proud. Kick out the jams Paddy Rockers.
Jan23
Mr. Irish Bastard is heading for a exclusive Swedish tour!!!
on January 23rd, 2012 at 4:37 pmPosted In: News
Showdown Booking & Management / K.O.K.S – Music Proudly Presents:
Mr. Irish Bastard – “Never Mind The Bastards – Here`s Mr. Irish Bollocks Tour 2012″
Mr. Irish Bastard is heading for a exclusive Swedish tour, the band will play in the following cities:
May 2012
05.08 Tuesday @ CC-Puben, Gävle
05.09 Wednesday @ Hijazz, Uppsala
05.10 Thursday @ Glada Ankan, Karlstad
05.11 Friday @ Fegens Festival, Göteborg
About the band:
MR. IRISH BASTARD was formed in 2006 by singer Mr. Irish Bastard Himself, bass player Boeuf Strongenuff, banjo player Gran E. Smith and tin whistler Lady Lily. The Levellers, heroes in the world of folk punk, invited the band to support them on their 2006 European tour when they had only recorded one song, “Stupid Bastards”. These days the band tours internationally, and has graced the stage at over 250 venues in 12 countries including China and Japan, performing alongside big-names like The Pogues, New Model Army, Danko Jones, Gaslight Anthem, Ignite and many, many more.
Jan20
KOALAFORNIA CONVICTS TOUR! Lexington Field, The Ramshackle Army
on January 20th, 2012 at 9:24 amPosted In: Live, New Releases
The Ramshackle Arm contine their US invasion with some left coast dates along side Lexington Field. Details below:
KOALAFORNIA CONVICTS TOUR!
We are happy to announce that our good friends, and an awesome Celtic Punk band from Melbourne, Australia, The Ramshackle Army, will be making a stop in California for a couple shows before they head back east to tour with the Dropkick Murphys! While here during the first weekend of March, Lexington Field, The Ramshackle Army, our buddies Hoist the Colors, Green Ashes (out of LA), and San DIego Irish rockers The Fooks will join forces for two awesome shows. It is not often that you get so many Celtic Punk bands on the same stage here on the West Coast, so please join us for one of these dates and take advantage of the craziness and good times that will ensue. Here are the details of the two shows:
SHOW #1 – FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012 – THE SLIDEBAR
122 E Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832
www.slidebarfullerton.com
Hoist the Colors
The Ramshackle Army
Lexington Field
Green Ashes
SHOW #2 – SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2012 – GALLAGHER’S
5046 Newport Ave,
Ocean Beach, CA 92107
www.gallagherspubob.com
The Fooks
Lexington Field
The Ramshackle Army
Hoist the Colors
Jan18
Jan17
I remember reviewing a Murder The Stout album a few years back – rock solid Scottish and Irish ballad standards. In subsequent years, Hugh Morrison the Scottish born, Texas based vocalist and accordion player has cropped up on various Street Dogs tracks adding a Celtic touch to their street punk as will as becoming a touring member of the group. Well here the Street Dogs return the favor with Street Dog Johnny Rioux listed as a full band member and Street Dog Mike McColgan’s Boston accent going toe to toe with Morrison’s Scottish. The music still remains rooted in the Scottish/Irish ballad tradition but now with just a touch more punk’n'roll. Murder The Street Dog’s anyone?
Jan16
Dublin punk legends new album Sound City Beat is now available for pre-order through amazon.co.uk. The album is a collection of covers tracks of early Irish beat groups (mid 60′s through early 70′s Irish rock bands). Most of the tracks and bands are long forgotten but well worth a listen in the superb hands of the Rad’s. The album features appearances from Eamon Carr (Horslips), Henry McCullough (Paul McCartney’s Wings) and Terry Woods (The Pogues).
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