Recommended Folk: Irish Contemporary music (#1 - #40)
DERVISH: A Healing Heart
A six piece band from Sligo on the west coast of Ireland. They play high energy traditional Irish music and song with a contemporary edge.
CD price: $12.97
THE DUBLINERS: Best Of
Famous pioneers for Irish folk in Europe and also in the United States.
CD price: $12.97
TOMMIE CUNNIFFE: Unbuttoned
New compositions and traditional Irish tunes on button accordion with guitar and bodhrán accompaniment.
CD price: $16.00 / MP3 price: $16.00
LORCAN MAC MATHUNA: Rogaire Dubh
An innovative and sensitive approach to traditional Irish Sean-Nós Singing. It comprises ten tracks, eight of which have been treated to a new musical approach of accompanying arrangements which are in perfect sympathy with each songs vocal melodic line.
Recommended if you like Iarla Ó Lionáird, Caoimhin O Raghallaigh.CD price: $18.00 / MP3 price: $18.00
THE MAKEM AND SPAIN BROTHERS: Live
The Makem Brothers and Spain Brothers are the definitive Irish folk singers of their generation.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
BRENDAN DEVEREUX: Songs From A Yellow Chair
A real talent.Have a listen to the latest album from award-winning Irish singer/songwriter who writes quality original acoustic songs with a genuine folk feel, recorded in the legendary Westland Studios, Dublin.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
TONY REIDY: A Rough Shot of Lipstick
Not very often a CD drops into your lap and straight away something grabs you.singing very convincingly in a very Irish way not trite .not stage Irish…illustrates exactly what roots music is. Niall Toner.’Acoustic Freeway RTE Radio 1
CD price: $12.97
BECKY TAYLOR: Ireland Bridge
Hardcore diddly-dee meets celtic funk. A dynamic and vibrant mix of traditional and contemporary compositions from Yorkshire's renowned uilleann piper and multi-instrumentalist.
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $8.99
GUARANTEED IRISH: Live
Celtic/American - Traditional Irish and American folk music captured live during a party in Pittsburgh's premier recording studio. Great fun and musicality.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $10.99
GRETCHEN PRIEST AND PLAIDGRASS: Gretchen Priest and Plaidgrass
PLAIDGRASS is an top shelf acoustic band that plays a unique mixture of traditional Irish instrumentals with a bluegrass improvisational twist. Bracketed between rollicking contra and stepdance medleys are lush waltzes and barn burners. Terrific CD.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
CHARLIE O' BRIEN: Songs from an Outpost
This album occupies a quiet, not-so-trodden region, coming from the world of Irish trad. and folk music yet pushing the creative boundaries of that space. It contains 8 original songs in English and 3 traditional Gaelic songs, sensitively arranged.
CD price: $16.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
SHARON KAYE: Over The Ocean
"After living in Dublin, this 25-year-old New Yorker with an angelic voice returns to the Big Apple and records her debut EP. If you fancy the breezy pop stylings of Norah Jones with a Celtic twist, Over The Ocean will send you over the moon." -Genre
Recommended if you like Sarah McLachlan, Norah Jones.CD price: $9.00 / MP3 price: $7.00
THE TOSSERS: Communication & Conviction: The Last Seven Years
Although their name may be irreverent, their music certainly is not. The heart of their distinct sound is derived through the melding of traditional Irish and Punk Rock roots.
Recommended if you like Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly.
MOLLY'S REVENGE: Four
Playing traditional Celtic music in a vivid and energetic style on bagpipes, fiddle, whistle, bouzouki, mandolin, and guitar, Molly's Revenge bring a modern edge to their music with their hot chops and exuberance.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
THE PRODIGALS: Dreaming In Hells Kitchen
The third CD from the 4 piece Irish band based in NYC. Christened the "kings of jig punk", the Prodigals combine high energy traditional Irish music with contemporary rock sounds.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
COLM HEANEY & THE BAD DJ'S: Ten Foot Tall
This mischievous follow up to Exploit of Heroes & Villains contains an eclectic mix of styles from rock, acoustic-pop with hints of jazz, all intermingled with clever lyrical prose.
CD price: $12.97
DAMANTA: The Drunken Priest and the ghostly hymns of autumn (Limited Edition)
Funk, Groove & Gaelic: Describes the Irish-Canadian alt folk band. Formed by singer/uilleann piper elegwen Ó Maoileóin, Damanta performs its balladry with the same intensity as an Irish priest damning sinners to hell.
CD price: $14.95
GREGORY GRENE: FlipSides
Traditional Irish melodic roots, "thoughtful, intelligent lyrics" [Washington Post], "lightning-quick accordion" [Mountain Express], influences ranging from jazz to Cajun, and a superlative musical lineup, make for a unique mix.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
THE DADY BROTHERS: Irish Folk Fest
A fine collection of Irish Folk songs recorded entirely by two of upstate NY's finest troubadours with stunning vocals and instrumental backing.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
JAMES KILBANE: Songs of Ireland
Great Irish ballads. Timeless Irish songs. Very easy listening.
CD price: $13.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
THE IRISH MIST: Home to Ireland
They take Irish music to new a level with their rich harmonies and beautiful arrangements.
Recommended if you like Tommy Makem, Dermot O'Brien.CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
ANTHONY TONER: A Sky for Every Day
Sophisticated, contemporary roots music from acclaimed Irish songwriter. Touches of country, jazz, soul. If Annie Proulx wrote songs, they'd sound like this.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
CHARLENE ADZIMA: The Initiation
A montage of fresh and exciting traditional and newly-composed Irish music on fiddle and Gaelic songs sung in old and new ways.
CD price: $14.00 / MP3 price: $14.00
CAMNOC: Momentus
"Inspired by the the strange atmosphere and affecting beauty of Camnoc located in Southern Ireland, the songs on this album act as snap-shots of moments in each of our lives."
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
WAGTAIL: One Clear Moment
A contemporary folk fusion featuring old-time tunesmithing, world-beat percussion, and three-part vocal power.
CD price: $12.97
WESTSIDE STEVE SIMMONS: Windward Crossing
Folk Rock Celtic Ballads
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $14.99
NUA: NUA
NUA is the Irish word meaning "New". New is exactly what you will get with NUA. Their style of music fuses Irish Folk with Indie Rock that awakens a little rebel and tenderness in us all.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
GAVIN COYLE: Three
The highly acclaimed, gorgeous voice of Gavin Coyle brings to life a beautiful collection of classic Irish folk songs and original compositions, performed in both traditional and contemporary styles.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
EMMET SCANLAN: Self Titeld Ep
Songs marrying Irish folk with Americana and bluegrass touches.
CD price: $10.00
PETER GABRIEL BYRNE: Gentle Land
Irish soul folk pop with threads of country and featuring heart felt vocal and acoustic guitar. Relaxing and healing singer/songwriter style.
Recommended if you like José González, Alexi Murdoch.CD price: $13.95 / MP3 price: $12.95
DAVID KINCAID: The Irish-American's Song
Authentic Irish folk songs of the American Civil War featuring some of the best in Irish traditional muic.
CD price: $14.97 / MP3 price: $14.97
MOLLY'S REVENGE: Raise The Rafters
Molly's Revenge is taking traditional Celtic music by the throat and dragging it into the new millenium.
CD price: $17.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
THE FISTICUFFS: Bruised but not Beaten
Fast paced, agressive Irish Folk Rock from the Southside of Chicago
CD price: $13.99 / MP3 price: $13.99
MEN OF WORTH: Bright Shores of Freedom
Traditional Scottish and Irish folk music from Men of Worth.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
STEVE WICKHAM: Geronimo
Traditional Irish Folkmusic and song with a blues twist.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $12.50
TOM ACTON: Dark River Tumbling
A wide selection of original irish folk songs written in both comtemporary and traditional style.
Recommended if you like Mainstream.CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.97
