Topic: Celtic Rock, anyone? (Read 13824 times)

Zadorzky · « **on:** 01 Mar 2009, 09:11 »

I recently got into Tempest from the mediaf!re thread, and I must say I really love the style. I've always been a big fan of Flogging Molly and the Dropkick Murphys, though Im not sure if those two can be called "Celtic Rock"...

I'd be grateful if someone were to direct me towards some more Celtic Rock, I must say the single Tempest album I have is not enough to sate my thirst.

Thanks.

tomselleck69 · « **Reply #1 on:** 01 Mar 2009, 11:27 »

the pogues, of course

Zingoleb · « **Reply #2 on:** 01 Mar 2009, 11:39 »

Jethro Tull for an older style.

Ashley McIsaac also comes to mind, and his stuff's newer.

celticgeek · « **Reply #3 on:** 01 Mar 2009, 11:49 »

Celtic Rock. Hmmmmm.....

Try These.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4 on:** 01 Mar 2009, 11:50 »

Along the line of DKM and Flogging Molly and bands that are more "celtic punk", check out Flatfoot 56. I saw them open for Street Dogs last fall and they were outstanding.

Zingoleb · « **Reply #5 on:** 01 Mar 2009, 11:57 »

Emmish! Fuck, how did I forget about Emmish.

eddie · « **Reply #6 on:** 01 Mar 2009, 12:48 »

The Tossers are good

TLT Thomas · « **Reply #7 on:** 01 Mar 2009, 18:54 »

Is Black 47 still around?

aflowerchild · « **Reply #8 on:** 02 Mar 2009, 06:06 »

Well DKM and Flogging molly are good, but as you said might not be as celtic rock as punk etc.
I saw DKM in concert and they had two other bands that were pretty good.
The Tossers and The Briggs.
They both are like DKM and Flogging Molly but a little different and still pretty good.
Now if you were looking for folk this would be a hell of a lot easier, there are a ton of celtic folk groups out there.

Zadorzky · « **Reply #9 on:** 07 Mar 2009, 11:19 »

Thanks a lot for your suggestions, guys.

I'm normally not a big folk fan,but with Celtic stuff I think I'd be down...got anything to toss my way?

celticgeek · « **Reply #10 on:** 07 Mar 2009, 11:30 »

Try looking here:

Celtic Music Thread

The Joker · « **Reply #11 on:** 07 Mar 2009, 13:27 »

Great Big Sea.

YokoShippo · « **Reply #12 on:** 07 Mar 2009, 21:19 »

Not a very well known band, but The Gentlemen. I saw them open for the Bouncing Souls at a free show for my school and they kicked a ridiculous amount of ass. In fact, at one point in the show their singer and I traded fedoras. A good time was had by all.

BrainToad · « **Reply #13 on:** 07 Mar 2009, 23:29 »

I'm glad you enjoyed Tempest, I was the one who posted the album in the mediafire thread. They are one of my favorites bands, I think I've seen them live about 5-6 times, if not more. Usually see them at least once or twice a year. I avoided doing a big discog post in the thread, but I'll post another one of their albums soon.

Besides the bands already covered, I recommend Real McKenzies. They are like Dropkick Murphys but Scottish instead of Irish. The Skels are also nice. And Amadan, who are bit more folky.

And if you want to get really out there, try some Celtic ska, The Trojans

aflowerchild · « **Reply #14 on:** 17 Nov 2009, 08:18 »

Yeah if you want DKM and Flogging Molly like music.
The guys I recommended toured with DKM a while back.

Patrick · « **Reply #15 on:** 26 Nov 2009, 05:02 »

I've totally met Leif Sorbye on numerous occasions. He used to play with the New Age/folk outfit Golden Bough, who I've seen and interacted with at least 20 times (Paul Espinoza lets me play his guitars every time I go to one of their performances). It's not exactly rock, but Golden Bough have done some pretty amazing things. They have a fantastic Christmas album, and they also have an album with music that celebrates pre-Christian Celtic winter traditions and holidays. I listen to it every year during the holiday season.

Now, before you ignore this post, I want you to pay close attention to the following image:

Got your attention? These dudes call themselves the Wicked Tinkers. Fucking awesome motherfuck rad dudes. And a hell of a live act.

celticgeek · « **Reply #16 on:** 26 Nov 2009, 08:33 »

Ah, Golden Bough. They used to come to the Celtic Games here in Phoenix, and I bought CDs from them every time. My daughter had a vinyl of Boatman's Daughter, and when I asked for it, they said that they had not brought one with them, so I ordered it from them. (This was before the internet, guys). I told them I needed a CD because I had worn out my copy. Margie Butler was at their booth. She said "Tape?" I said "Vinyl." She said, "You've been a fan for a loooong time." And I have.

Golden Bough

Patrick · « **Reply #17 on:** 26 Nov 2009, 14:05 »

Man, so many stories about them. They came to my elementary school because my mom, who was PTA president at the time, decided "Hey wouldn't it be awesome for the kids to see something this rad?" So my mom got in contact with the group, PTA had held fundraisers specifically to pay for such Rad Things, and bam, Golden Bough came to my school. Totally got to chill with them after the assembly was over. Got a hug from Margie

I still like to go up and hug her when I see her, she recognizes me every time.

BeoPuppy · « **Reply #18 on:** 27 Nov 2009, 01:17 »

Is saying 'Cruachan, go listen!' in this thread okay or am I thinking of the wrong genre then?

celticgeek · « **Reply #19 on:** 27 Nov 2009, 08:31 »

It's okay with me.

Yayniall · « **Reply #20 on:** 27 Nov 2009, 18:47 »

hello hello

Patrick · « **Reply #21 on:** 28 Nov 2009, 03:18 »

There is a distinct difference between being Irish in nationality and having Celtic influences, sir/madam.

The Duke · « **Reply #22 on:** 29 Nov 2009, 14:05 »

Indeed.

Still, U2 is pretty awesome.

the_pied_piper · « **Reply #23 on:** 29 Nov 2009, 14:52 »

When I went to see DKM they brought along Mad Caddies as support and were outshone in pretty much every way.

Quote from: Yayniall on 27 Nov 2009, 18:47

U2

Quote from: The Duke on 29 Nov 2009, 14:05

Still, U2 is pretty awesome.

Doing it wrong since whenever they started liking U2.

Yayniall · « **Reply #24 on:** 29 Nov 2009, 15:05 »

Have you not heard Sunday Bloody Sunday or something?

the_pied_piper · « **Reply #25 on:** 29 Nov 2009, 15:18 »

Sadly, I have.

Christophe · « **Reply #26 on:** 29 Nov 2009, 17:02 »

Sunday Bloody Sunday is a good song. But posting U2 in this thread is akin to me posting Glasvegas into this thread.

Rigor_Mortis · « **Reply #27 on:** 01 Dec 2009, 11:39 »

The Young Dubliners springs to mind instantly, probably one of my favorite Celtic Rock bands. Ever.

Zingoleb · « **Reply #28 on:** 01 Dec 2009, 14:21 »

I don't think I'd mind hearing U2 if I had a fucking choice in the matter

The Duke · « **Reply #29 on:** 01 Dec 2009, 16:02 »

Do explain!

Zingoleb · « **Reply #30 on:** 03 Dec 2009, 21:21 »

It's like, I hear them so constantly on the radio and TV commercials and run into them so much I'm just tired of them. I don't think they're terrible, they're just a band that survives being listened to a million times over. They're like John Mellencamp - I probably would have really liked him when he first came out but goddamn am I sick of hearing him.

aflowerchild · « **Reply #31 on:** 04 Dec 2009, 22:46 »

Seconded on the Mellencamp.

BeoPuppy · « **Reply #32 on:** 11 Dec 2009, 05:37 »

Let's face it ... the last time U2 was interesting was in ... 1989 or thereabouts.

Patrick · « **Reply #33 on:** 15 Dec 2009, 04:45 »

So you mean to tell me that U2 has sucked since the very day I was born?

PERISH THE THOUGHT

BeoPuppy · « **Reply #34 on:** 15 Dec 2009, 06:50 »

I don't think those two facts are related, though.

Zingoleb · « **Reply #35 on:** 15 Dec 2009, 08:46 »

Don't rule it out, though.

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