my fav. celtic rock

[Valencian Kilted]

From this side of the atlantic:

Celtas Cortos
Mago de Oz

Celtic Rock from North-West Spain!

¡Salud!

T O N O

[MacHummel]

No one mentioned Mudmen or Peatbog Fairies or Run Rig

[CameronTaylor]

WT is the shizznit yo !


CT - I have no idea what I just said

[Retro Red]

A bunch of great Celtic rock bands have been mentioned in this thread, but here's 3 bands I haven't seen anyone mention. EVERYONE WHO LIKES CELTIC ROCK NEEDS TO GIVE THESE BANDS A LISTEN!!!

I can't believe nobody has mentioned BLACK 47. This New York band has been ripping it up for over 10 years. They're unblinkingly political, thoroughly Irish & uncompromisingly Rock'n'Roll. Check 'em out at - http://www.black47.com/

Another excellent Celtic Rock band that has obviously gone unnoticed by the members of this fine community is CEILI RAIN. Not a hard rockin' outfit, but they incorporate Celtic influences with Rock music better than most any other band I've heard with excellent songwriting (often with a sense of humor & subtle Christian worldview). Give a listen to 'em at - http://ceilirain.com/

And a new group I just came across recently that I'm really enjoying the more I listen to 'em is NEED FIRE - http://www.needfire.com

Finally, here's another really cool Celtic music podcast site - http://www.celticmusicnews.com
A quality mix of rockin' & more traditional Celtic music

[possingk]

I am a big fan of Great Big Sea, can't wait to see them in Philly March 10th

[Big Paul]

A bunch of great Celtic rock bands have been mentioned in this thread, but here's 3 bands I haven't seen anyone mention. EVERYONE WHO LIKES CELTIC ROCK NEEDS TO GIVE THESE BANDS A LISTEN!!!

I can't believe nobody has mentioned BLACK 47. This New York band has been ripping it up for over 10 years. They're unblinkingly political, thoroughly Irish & uncompromisingly Rock'n'Roll. Check 'em out at - http://www.black47.com/

Another excellent Celtic Rock band that has obviously gone unnoticed by the members of this fine community is CEILI RAIN. Not a hard rockin' outfit, but they incorporate Celtic influences with Rock music better than most any other band I've heard with excellent songwriting (often with a sense of humor & subtle Christian worldview). Give a listen to 'em at - http://ceilirain.com/

And a new group I just came across recently that I'm really enjoying the more I listen to 'em is NEED FIRE - http://www.needfire.com

Finally, here's another really cool Celtic music podcast site - http://www.celticmusicnews.com
A quality mix of rockin' & more traditional Celtic music

I will have to give these bands a shot! Celticmusicnews.com also has a MAP! Also be sure to jion the Floggin Molly Map and the Enter the Haggis Map!!

[Iolaus]

I can't believe nobody has mentioned BLACK 47. This New York band has been ripping it up for over 10 years. They're unblinkingly political, thoroughly Irish & uncompromisingly Rock'n'Roll. Check 'em out at - http://www.black47.com/

Every time I hear them on the internet stations, they sound like rock, but every time I go sample the tracks on Amazon, the rest of their stuff sounds like punk.

[Moosehead]

Possingk beat me to it. Great Big Sea
Good 'ole (well, young) boys from Newfy John.

[Retro Red]

Every time I hear them on the internet stations, they sound like rock, but every time I go sample the tracks on Amazon, the rest of their stuff sounds like punk.

Yeah, BLACK 47 are a bit musically schizophrenic, but then I could say something similar about FLOGGING MOLLY, which is the closest band I would compare them to, tho' BLACK 47 has been around longer. Sometimes they sound punk, but on some songs they don't. Actually, to me they often sound like a Celtic Clash, who were tagged as a "punk" band, but who explored many non-punk styles, as well. They do sound a lot more punk on their live albums. For a good starting point, I'd recommend "Fire Of Freedom." This Ric Ocasek (of The Cars fame) produced disc was their first full-length major-label album & it still stands up very well.

[Kilted Taper]

Just FYI on Black 47, they allow audience recording, so if you're into the live stuff, it's out there.