I have a new Celtic Music convert....

**Michael Weatherhead** · 14th March 16, 03:34 PM

About a month ago, I drove a school bus, with the choir and band directors, and students, to regional choir and band, in Tucson AZ (about two hours from here). It was a two-day event. Stayed one night in a hotel. On the way home, I was talking with the band/orchestra director. I had bought a book about Irish history, earlier that day, at a bookstore. This led to a discussion of all things Celtic. I told her about the celtic and celtic rock music, which I enjoy listening to (I have just over 2,000 tunes downloaded onto my phone, via Spotify). She seemed interested in this. I offered her my phone, so she could give my music a listen. She plugged her earbuds in, and listened to my playlist....for a long time, almost halfway home. She then stopped listening, and told me: "I like this." We had a good discussion, most of the rest of the way home. She said she was going to look into downloading some celtic music, and even play it, for her music students to hear.

**kiltedcontractor** · 14th March 16, 04:17 PM

Care to drop a few band names?

**freep** · 14th March 16, 04:49 PM

A few band names. Yes.

At the mention of celtic rock the first thing that popped into my head was, "How about celtic punk?" Then, "The Pogues, Flogging Molly, like."

**Bluescelt** · 14th March 16, 05:02 PM

My first exposure to acoustic celtic music was a Mick Maloney album I bought at a fiddle festival back in the 70's. Being a Bluegrass fan I could relate to the musicianship and I was hooked. Our local college radio station has a celtic show on the weekends and bring in top notch bands periodically.

**kiltedcontractor** · 14th March 16, 05:19 PM

Lately all i listen to is flogging molly or the rumjacks (from Australia ). If im not listening to my recorded music its the irish pub rock station on pandora.

**freep** · 14th March 16, 05:25 PM

Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/a7kdU24M6iQ

**kiltedcontractor** · 14th March 16, 05:47 PM

They were great. Loved music part, vocals difficult.

**Roadkill** · 14th March 16, 06:52 PM

some others I really like are Dropkick Murphys, Fiddler's Green, Black Tartan Clan, and Off Kilter.

**freep** · 14th March 16, 07:06 PM

And for balance, Old Blind Dogs, Bodega, Capercaillie, Battlefield Band. . .

**Michael Weatherhead** · 14th March 16, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by kiltedcontractor

Care to drop a few band names?

If you are a member of Spotify, I have a playlist of just o er 2000 tunes. The playlist is entitled "Mike's Mega Celtic Playlist." I have all kinds, those mentioned in this thread, and a whole lot more. Too many to name. I believe you can do a free version of Spotify. You just can't listen to it, away from a wifi hotspot. I pay about $10/month. But, my whole family has used it extensively. Music for halloween, wedding receptions, my wife's "workout" music, and of course my celtic list. It's worth it, for us. I'm listening to it, right now, as I write this note.