Marc Gunn: The Celtfather
Marc Gunn’s presence in the world of Celtic Music is staggering to say the least. For well over a decade, his footprint across all things “celtic music” has not only been embraced worldwide by fans of his original music but also by the thousands of celtic musicians that he has promoted over the years. Endeavoring to share his great love of celtic music, Gunn has rightfully earned the name of the “Celtfather” by inviting listeners to learn about and listen to new music by celtic indie musicians from across the globe. With a busy touring schedule around the...
Read MoreMater Dea: Satyricon
Mater Dea: Satyricon With Mater Dea’s second full album release, “Satyricon”, the band has dynamically expanded upon their unique sound and visual imagery that brought us the powerful and stirring debut “Below the Mists, Above the Brambles”. By keeping their music and lyrics faithfully in tune with their great gypsy spirit and forest-folk style of storytelling, Satyricon not only rocks us, Satyricon spiritually entertains and uplifts us by masterfully carrying further the epic journey of Mater Dea and magically harmonizing all in their path as only they can.Simon...
Read MoreLegend: Masters of Pagan Prog Rock
Originally formed in 1988 by keyboardist Steve Paine, the band’s lineup has shifted here and there throughout the years(see Legend website) but the music has stayed true to Legend’s intent of expanding the progressive folk-rock genre to include a thoroughly pagan perspective. A practising Wiccan since 1982, Paine’s still very much involved in the Pagan Music scene in the UK; he played keys on the “Wytches” album by Inkubus Sukkubus, worked with Damh the Bard and The Seventh Wave, and today continues contributing to social awareness/acceptance of all things...
Read MoreScot Ryder’s “Inspiration”
With his debut solo album, “Inspiration”. Scot Ryder brings us lively acoustic guitar instrumentals inspired by his son Sebastion and in dedication to his grandfather, Jim. Firing together the styles of folk, flamenco, and classical guitar, his sound is a refreshingly welcome mix of sturdy finger picking, heartful harmonies, colorful splashes of melodic harmonics and just the right dose of percussive embellishment. With no song over three minutes, and most just under two, each track is a complete mini-masterpiece, collectively providing a warm storm of seriously catchy melodies,...
Read MoreThe Artistry of Andy Duroe: Following his Muse
When U.K. artist/musician Andy Duroe locked his doors and switched off his phone last year for several months to write his first book and epic fantasy journey revealing that ever pressing question, “Why are we here?”, he was essentially doing what he has always done. That is to say he was following his muse.In Desperate Search of the Lesser Spotted Pink Salamander from Ghangi Blah not only takes us along a colorful quest with ferociously furry “gaudy critters” but serves as a reminder to author and reader alike that Art can many times be appreciated as a...
Read MoreIcewagon Flu
ICEWAGON FLU is one of the the most original bands to come on the music scene in years. Since 2001, the band has created a fun mixture of genre-bending world music pop, which has solidified a growing cult following and insured a place in Indy pop and Irish Rock. While releasing four full length albums, one EP, included on five compilations, and six film soundtracks, the FLU has toured all over the United States, performing with notable bands such as Black 47, Carbon Leaf, Scythian and Flogging Molly.Merging the sounds and spirit of funk, rock, rap, and reggae, Icewagon Flu has radically...
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