Rating: 7/10 Release: 17 September 2020 Label: Independent ShamRocks are a Ukrainian/American Celtic punk band. They are an energetic and talented group. The music is a wall of punk rock flavored with folk instruments and brass. Their versions of old standards like Leaving of Liverpool, Rising of the moon and … Continue reading →
Rating: 8/10 Release: 3 July 2020 Label: Fat Wreck Chords: The Real McKenzies have always been consistent in putting out great music. I was looking forward to the release of Beer and Loathing and I was not disappointed. Another great album from the group. Starting with the bagpipes of “A … Continue reading →
Rating: 9.5/10Release: 24 April 2020 Label: Careful Now! Records Uncle Bard and The Dirty Bastards are based in Italy and I can honestly say I did not see that coming. After listening to their newest album,The Men Beyond The Glass, I looked up their bio and was blown away by … Continue reading →
Rating: 8.5/10 Release: 6 March 2020 Label: ATS Records Paddy Murphy is a Celtic band from Austria. They label themselves as Irish speed folk rock and I would consider that fairly accurate however this album is a fairly traditional sounding affair leaning towards folk melodies and punk rock with nice … Continue reading →
Rating: 8.5/10 Release: 13 March 2020Label: True North Records The Mahones are pioneers of the Irish Punk genre and have been around for 28 years. With ten albums, combinations, live albums and e.p’s as well they are a well respected and prolific band. This album really showcases the vocals and … Continue reading →
Rating: 8.5/10Release: 6 March 2020 Label: Sound Pollution Songs Finnegans Hell is a band that needs to be played loud to be fully appreciated. Drinking would also enhance the experience. Like the best punk bands across the planet they bring the party with them and its an exuberant fun time. … Continue reading →
Rating: 8/10Release: 2018 Label: Independent Having recently reviewed the bands latest release” De temps et de vents”,I was interested to hear what else the band had to offer. Bodh’aktan is a surprisingly versatile band with a wide pallet of sounds available.The band consists of Alex Richard (lead vocals, guitar, bouzouki, … Continue reading →
Rating: 9.5/10 Release: 29 November 2019 Label: Independent Some of my favorite bands come out of the Great white north of Canada. Rush, Triumph, Neil Young, along with Some great traditional bands like Great Big Sea and The Dreadnoughts however I confess that until recently I had not heard of … Continue reading →
Rating: 8.5/10 Release: 15 November 2019 Label: Four Four / ABC Music Its no secret that I have a warm place in my heart for the Rumjacks. They are in the elite ranks of Celtic punk bands and I would love to see them live. Unfortunately I haven’t had the … Continue reading →
Rating: 9/10 Release: 15 November 2019 Label: Stomprecords I’ve been a fan of The Dreadnoughts for a while. They are unafraid to challenge the norms in music and have been a force for some time in the punk and folk music scene. Always fond of Sea shanty’s they have finally … Continue reading →
