Free Irish Music DownloadsWelcome to the Celtic MP3s & Irish Free Music Downloads Archive. If you want to be updated with the latest Irish free music downloads, subscribe to the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Below you will find free music downloads from bands I've featured over the years. Some MP3s are time sensitive. So download them now. All of the latest MP3s are available for at least a month. As always, if you like an MP3, then please help the artist out and buy their CD. Don't just download. "Incantation" by Serundal
Serundal are UK independent, studio-based singer songwriters producing a unique blend of vocal Celtic and ethnic folk music with wide-ranging traditional and contemporary themes focusing on the legends of island peoples of the UK and beyond. Lyrically and musically the songs are cutting edge touching upon birth, death, the spiritual and supernatural with such an individuality that they are impossible to classify. Unforgettable.
Hometown: Blackwood, Wales, United Kingdom Similar Artists: Clannad, Pentangle, Kate Bush Website: Serundal Download MP3: "Incantation" Buy CD: "Transitions"
--posted by Michael Madison, Sunday, April 30, 2006 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. "Johnny Jump Up" by The Potcheen Folk Band
Take a blender, add some Pogues, Young Dubliners, Gaelic Storm, Great Big Sea, Flogging Molly and add in a touch of Ska, some trad tunes and some jams. Put it on puree. Order up some shots of whiskey, many pints of Guinness, wave a flag, grab some booty and get ready to dance like a drunken pirate!!!
Hometown: Denver, Colorado, USA Similar Artists: Seven Nations, Flogging Molly, Braggards, Pogues Website: The Potcheen Folk Band Download MP3: "Johnny Jump Up" Buy CD: Up She Rises
--posted by Michael Madison, Sunday, April 30, 2006 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. "Dudelsackspieler" by Soss
Soss the band was formed during 2005, growing out of a duo (also called Soss) between piper Donald Lindsay and percussionist Dave Boyd. During the year or so that Donald and Dave had played together, they had met and collaborated with many interesting and unique musicians (a shout out is in order here for the Sousaphone player, that was top notch). Rehearsals and informal gigs helped establish a fixed line-up, and within a month or so, Soss had been booked to headline in Oran Mor at Hogmanay. The gig was a great success, and a show downstairs in the club venue during Celtic Connections 2006 followed quickly. Around this time, Soss booked some studio time, and recorded the version of "Dudelsackspieler" now on their download page. Existing recordings of "Pace Car", "Chur Lia", and "Pawky" were remastered, and posted online.
The name 'Soss' is a Scots word meaning 'a coarse mixture, or mess'! It is famously used in the lyrics of the Bothy Ballad "The Muckin o Geordies Byre": 'An siccan a soss wis nivver seen, as the muckin o Geordie's byre'. Hometown: Kirkintilloch, Edinburgh, Cambuslang, Motherwell, Coatbridge & Houston, all in Scotland Similar Artists: Stuart Cassells, Finlay MacDonald Band, Kila, Xose Manuel Budino, Thomas Zoeller Website: Soss - 21st Century Pipe and Drums Download MP3: "Dudelsackspieler" Buy CD: n/a
--posted by Michael Madison, Sunday, April 23, 2006 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. "The Reel" by Ann'Sannat
This Moldavian group, yet to be discovered in the West, is a firm favorite of the Monte-Cristo Publishing House and has been a real revelation. Slav soulfulness mingles with the passion of the Celtic ballad to give music of great vividness, suffused with Vivaldian elegance. The limpid voice of Inna Bondari, the singer of the group, has the dreamlike texture of Loreena McKennit or Sinead O'Connor, but with an added artlessness and an almost childlike fragility which you so often find in young female Slav voices. Ann'Sannat (whose literal meaning is "The Fantastic Tale of the Elves") transports us into an enchanted world with its delicately distilled lullabies, its wild whirls worthy of Lord of the Dance, its songs full of mystery, gentleness and unending reverie and its refined medieval allusions and bewitching melodies. A spellbinding atmosphere with a captivating musical and vocal character, blending the jubilation of Celtic folk music with the melancholy of traditional Slav strains.
Hometown: Chisinau, Moldova Similar Artists:Deanta, Karan Casey, Silly Wizard, Malicorn Website: Ann'Sannat Download MP3: "The Reel" - Downloads include "Improvisation", "The Wind, That Shakes the Barley", "The Reel", "Crazy Man Michael", "The Old Story", "Idje Sen" and "John Riley" Buy CD: Ann'Sannat: "Welcome Into the Morning"
--posted by Michael Madison, Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. "Miz du Black Month" by Dom Duff
Dom Duff is a Breton singer-songwriter and guitarist who has now released two albums over the past three years. He was born in Bro Bagan (Pagan County), a little place on the northwest coast of Brittany and, like his parents, speaks the Breton language fluently. The new album, yet another where Dom is in complete solo mode, contains a repertoire of refreshingly unusual songs inspired by or adopted from his native Breton culture. Great female voices support the songs (Julie Murphy, Nollwen Korbel, Joyce Bacon and Sille Ilves); voices from Estonia to Wales, through US and Brittany. It was back in 2003 that Dom released "Straed an amann" (Butter Street), his first solo album. Dom says, "It was a celebration of song and a crafting of words to express life's challenges and little pleasures." The result is a real cutting edge production, inventive and no doubt something that falls into the rabidly developing category of "new Celtic music".
Hometown: Vanes, Brittany, France Similar Artists: Alan Stivell - Kila - Diwall Website: Dom Duff Download MP3: "Miz du Black Month" Buy CD: Dom Duff: Lagan
--posted by Michael Madison, Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. Top 10 Free Irish Music Downloads of March 2006
Who doesn't love FREE when they can get it. The Celtic MP3s Music Magazine features free Celtic music downloads quite regularly. Since St. Patrick's Day is now over. I wanted to find out what free Celtic music people were searching for in March 2006. Here are the Top 10 most popular webpages for Irish Free Music Downloads.
--posted by Marc Gunn, Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. "Shouldn't They Save You?" by BRIAN
The musical concept of BRIAN is the fusion of Celtic tunes with European rock and American folk combined with some African drums. The instrumentation starts with the basic rock set: drums, bass, guitar and keyboards; reinforced by violin, an occasional recorder, african djembe, mandolin, classic guitar and last but not least vocals (one female lead vocal accompanied by two male voices). Rich tunes and mystical story-telling is complemented by grooving rock beats and hammond sounds.
** NOTE: The website for this band is in German, but includes an English Information PDF on the "Band" page. Hometown: Stuttgart, Germany Similar Artists: Tri Yann Website: BRIAN Download MP3: "Shouldn't They Save You?" Buy CD: n/a
--posted by Michael Madison, Tuesday, April 11, 2006 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. "Revolution" by Stone Autumn
Stone Autumn play acoustic rock which incorporates highland bagpipes and tradition Scottish and Irish tunes. Originally a song-writing 3-piece (bouzouki, percussion and vocals), the addition of Piper Major (and guitarist) Alejo Roderiguez brings an interesting new flavour. The band now combines original songs with traditional pipe tunes.
Hometown: Glasgow, Scotland, UK Similar Artists: Findlay Macdonald, Shooglenifty, Wolfstone (unplugged!) Website: Stone Autumn Download MP3: "Revolution" Buy CD: see website for details
--posted by Michael Madison, Tuesday, April 04, 2006 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. "Piob Mor" by Greenwich Meantime
While Greenwich Meantime is staying true to their Celtic heritage, the group combines all of their creative energy to deliver music that is exciting and new. Anyone who has already seen them in their element can attest to the fact that they are some of the most captivating and energetic performers around. Their brand-new self-titled debut CD features powerful vocal performances by Matthew, Downing and McAlear, and instrumentals featuring Libbey on Highland pipes and whistles, and Ms. Downing’s legendary fiddle playing. Holding down the fort is the rhythm section and cousin team of Nigel Gibson and Steph McAlear. All of this combined presents a powerful new sound and colorful show that is sure to catch your eyes and ears.
Hometown: Cornwall, Ontario, Canada Similar Artists: Great Big Sea, etc... Website: Greenwich Meantime Download MP3: "Piob Mor" (on Myspace) Buy CD: Online Store
--posted by Michael Madison, Tuesday, April 04, 2006 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. "Alleyway Rover" by Circled By Hounds
What happens when tradition, musicianship, energy and an overdeveloped sense of fun and friendship meet up in a pub? Well in the case of these three Craic addicts, they form a band and call themselves CIRCLED BY HOUNDS!
Circled By Hounds is a classic traditional Irish trio featuring Kathryn Claire on Fiddle, Guitar, Lead and Harmony Vocals; Matthew Hayward-McDonald on Guitar, Lead and Harmony Vocals; and Vash on Percussion and Lead and Harmony Vocals. A blend of traditional and original songs of work, politics, love, drink and death in honor of the rich history of the world's working class. This is roll up your sleeves, kick off your shoes and have another pint music. This is a sing along, foot stomping, laugh your head off good time. As likely to be playing in your local pub, on the street outside or in your living room with their fabulous blending of voices and traditional instruments, CIRCLED BY HOUNDS offers an open-hearted, empty-pinted good time to all who are kind enough to stop and give a listen. Hometown: Cannon Beach, OR, USA Similar Artists: Solas, Gaelic Storm, Dougie McLean Website: Circled By Hounds Download MP3: "Alleyway Rover" (on Myspace) Buy CDs: n/a
--posted by Michael Madison, Sunday, April 02, 2006 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. "Lord of the Dance" by Coyote Run
"Coyote Run. . . Funktabulous infused Gaelic rock-esque folk with a big barrel of mead . . ." Kevin Crowe, "Metro Pulse" Knoxville's Weekly Voice, 16 February 2006, Knoxville TN.
Inspired by the rich history and heritage of their hometown - Williamsburg, Virginia - Coyote Run's music tells soaring tales of love, loss, laughter and the joy of living. Coyote Run draws from the deep wells of Celtic, warrior and maritime traditions in crafting their music. They play a range of instruments and all sing. Their sound is clean, powerful, and rich, and their music appeals to all ages. In the tradition of the Ancient Bards, Coyote Run weaves songs that Soar through the Air, Embrace our Mother Earth, Challenge the vastness of the Waters, and Evoke the spirit of sacred Fire. With driving rhythms, Celtic flair, Heroic Warrior's tales, and the Trickster's Twist, Coyote Run invites you to join in their Adventure. In the American Southwest, there comes a time of day when the coyotes run amok. They appear in twos, threes, or more, to yip and race and play. This display of energy and playfulness, incredible in the desert heat, is called the "Coyote Run". Native American tribes have long viewed the Coyote as the trickster/teacher. Filled with mischief, this animal guide leads us through his own foolishness or sometimes by helping us laugh at our own foolishness. Regardless of his method, Coyote is the child within us all, and he helps us to tap into the joy of living. Hometown: Williamsburg, VA, USA Similar Artists: Great Big Sea, Off Kilter, Enter The Haggis Website: Coyote Run Download MP3: "Lord of the Dance" Buy CD: see website for details
--posted by Michael Madison, Sunday, April 02, 2006 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards. "Bogie's Bonnie Bell" by Willson & McKee, The Jigheads
Willson & McKee are two voices with celtic harp, bouzouki, bodhran, guitars, mountain and hammer dulcimer and accordion. The music, with rich and beautiful under-production, is made up of original and traditional Celtic acoustic music delivered with a folk flavor. A first- and two second-place finishes in the Milwaukee Irish Festival Songwriting Contest are indicative of the Celtic flavor of the original material.
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO, USA Similar Artists: Poozies, Niamh Parsons, Scartaglen, Danny Carnahan and Robin Petrie Website: The Jigheads Download MP3: "Bogie's Bonnie Bell" Buy CD: CDBaby
--posted by Michael Madison, Sunday, April 02, 2006 Find Celtic Free Music Downloads from the Brobdingnagian Bards.
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