The new Leaves debut album ‘A Sketch of Home’ is the first album to be released by Corncrake Records, the brainchild of Bluebells frontman Ken McCluskey. Hailing from Warrenpoint, Co Down, The New Leaves are a modern Irish folk group exploring the natural beauty, history and mythology of their environment. Their first single, ‘Donaghaguy Reservoir’, released on the 29th March of this year, has received significant airplay on national and regional radio stations across the UK and Ireland.
Some welcome and powerful reviews from International Profile Artists include ;
“Really great; a bucolic delight with a lovely coda.”
Justin Currie, Del Amitri
“Very atmospheric”
Ricky Ross, Deacon Blue
“Something a little bit special… this is something very, veryspecial….I love this”
The Cardinal Sins are from the Midlands of Ireland, and are a high energy 6 piece band that combine driving guitars, bass & drums with traditional Irish instruments to create a powerful Celtic Punk fusion.
Already joined on singles by such seminal bands as Flatfoot 56, The Briggs and Tex-Mex punkers Piñata Protest, The Cardinal Sins are currently finishing up recording their debut album with US label Singular Recordings for release in September 2024.
The Cardinal Sins have established a strong relationship with European audiences in recent times with trips to Germany, Denmark & Italy and are hoping to expand further both nationally and internationally in 2025.
Remembering Ronnie Drew is a brand new show led by Phelim Drew….the Son of Ronnie Drew from the Dubliners , and for the first time ever he is offering a unique chance to hear some of Ronnie’s Favourite Songs from the Dubliners after his passing where his music is dearly missed.
In this show he will be telling a few yarns and singing some of the songs made famous by Ronnie, Luke, Barney, Ciaran and John. This incredible show is made up of a mixture of folk and other forms of musical that helped to make Ronnie and the lads so unique and to take the audience on a journey that they will enjoy as much as sharing these experiences in songs and stories.
The Shamrock Tenors are Ireland’s newest and most electric Celtic five-piece harmony and multi-instrumental group, combining classic Celtic melodies and exciting modern-day traditional Irish vocals. Hailing from Ulster, this cross-community band features some of Ireland’s most exciting new musical talent who have not only featured in West End shows such as Les Miserables but have won Irish dance championships across the world.
Their debut single, a cover of the iconic Irish song “Grace”, went to number 1 on the iTunes World Music Charts in June of 2020 and their videos online have amassed over one million views in the last year alone. They are set to appear on PBS television in the United States this year and plan to tour the world in 2022. The boys are on a mission to bring their favorite traditional Irish songs to a modern and worldwide audience.
As the band come to the end of their incredible ‘Comin of Age’ tour, the band can’t believe how their career’s have amplified in the past year, playing to thousands of fans all over the world. With the album & tour marking their tenth year together, the guys were determined this was going to be their time to shine. The Logues have been giving it their all in 2021 – and thank folk it is paying off.
About Their Journey
The guys have been clocking up huge air miles to bring their unique brand of music to fans all over the world. They headlined the annual St Patrick’s Festival in Dubai, headlined at Gramsbergen Irish Festival in Holland and thrilled crowds in Spain and Switzerland.Of course, The Logues have also managed to squeeze in huge gigs and festivals at home, including Dalriada, Gig n the Bann, Dergfest, Wake the Giants, Electric Picnic festivals and the huge Dublin All-Ireland Champions homecoming, with over 10,000 attendees.The latest album, ‘Comin’ Of Age’ was a long time coming, and with this bands sheer talent we hope the next won’t be too far away.
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Moya Brennan, the Voice of Clannad and First Lady of Celtic Music, brings the unique atmosphere of her music to a specially produced seasonal show of celebration and reflection.
Moya, along with her multi-talented Irish band, will draw not only on a rich selection of traditional Irish and European Christmas songs and carols but also her enticing repertoire of well-known solo and Clannad songs. The show has been presented for the last 13 years and has never failed to warm the heart and carry the spirit and message of the season to audiences throughout Europe and the USA.
Moya’s Christmas release, An Irish Christmas, is a Celtic-inspired album of classic and contemporary songs and carols, such as Silent Night, In the Bleak Midwinter, In Dulci Jubilo, and Joy to the World
See video of Moya’s Christmas collection ;
Biography
When Bono stated recently, “I think she has one of the greatest voices the human ear has ever experienced”, he was heralding what many people know already about Moya Brennan. She sings like nothing you’ve ever heard before! So it makes sense that her live solo shows – with all the musicality and power of Clannad but with added, heart-warming intimacy – should be such a rich and moving experience. Her effortless vocals and timeless music pay homage not only to her vibrant traditional Irish heritage but also her grasp of contemporary forms.
With Clannad, she rose to prominence with a pioneering approach to traditional music which has garnered them 15 million record sales worldwide and a string of awards, including a Grammy in 1998. Their sound has since become the benchmark for the Celtic music genre.Sister Enya joined Clannad for a time before pursuing her own successful career.
Moya’s solo career has continued that success with 8 albums to her credit and more in the pipeline. Her live show has developed into a visual (as well as sound) spectacle with rhythm, atmosphere, and vibrant harmony.
Besides her solo work, Moya has been much in demand for a number of other projects and is both vociferous and active in her championing of Irish arts and culture abroad. Her career to date includes 25 albums, numerous film scores and she has sung with many great artists, including The Chieftains, Paul Brady, Bruce Hornsby, Michael McDonald, and, of course, Bono.
Her voice continues to be in demand with other collaborators including the Colours release with Ryan Vail and Elma Orkestra, Saltwater with Chicane DJ Roger Shah, and Trance Wax. The Irish Women in Harmony collective, of which Moya was an active member, scored groundbreaking hits during 2020 whilst also highlighting the role of women musicians and artists in the business.
“Ireland is changing rapidly but one thing that remains constant is our love of music and wanting the whole world to hear it. I love being part of that”, says Moya.
Timeless, elemental, and carried heavenwards in a soulful breath, Moya Brennan‘s voice reaches out to the farthest places but still touches the soul. She sings with an angel’s voice, arousing a passion in every listener. Her music refreshes and heals, exciting the senses, bringing a sense of calm to tired hearts. Always fresh, forever just a dream away Moya captures the essence of her homeland in all its cascading beauty, mystery, and contradictions. Yet she sings from the heart to a world where hope, faith, and joy are not just a dream. Through her long career, through school halls, folk clubs, festivals, discos, churches, the world’s most renowned concert halls she has traveled purposefully and always focused. The power of her whispered tones and the beauty of her music touch the soul.
“The finest version of ‘Danny Boy’ I have ever heard.”
Former President Bill Clinton
The Celtic Tenors have had world wide success and have become global phenomenon’s touring
consistently over the past ten years, which has seen them become Irish superstars all across the globe including United States and Canada where they now spend at least 6 months of the year as well as having huge success in Holland and the Middle East and next year they will tour China.
With a total album sales worldwide of over one million and over two million in ticket sales alone as well as a full international touring schedule, the Celtic Tenors have become the most successful classical crossover artists to emerge from Ireland. They have topped the charts in the USA, Canada, Germany, the UK and Ireland.
Their new album, Feels Like Home, was released in Ireland and the UK in September 2011, and the rest of the world October 2011. The album features 13 fantastic songs, all chosen by The Celtic Tenors and it focuses on The Celtic countries, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England with a mix of contemporary and traditional song choices.
It includes the moving ‘Going Home’, the beautiful balladry of ‘Feels Like Home’ which was originally sung by Edwina Hayes and featured in the smash hit movie ‘My Sister’s Keeper’ to the more upbeat traditional toe tapping anthem of ‘Red Haired Mary’ to the Irish Folk classic ‘She moved through the Fair, they have even recorded the beautiful Welsh lullaby ‘Suo Gan’ in Welsh. The Celtic Tenors have effortlessly combined a selection of songs that take you on an emotionally charged journey with a thoroughly uplifting experience.
While each of The Celtic Tenors have been influenced by the musical traditions from their own individual parts of Ireland, Daryl, James and Matthew show great flexibility in melding their voices to suit the appropriate classical, folk, Irish and pop genres.
The Celtic Tenors will be touring the UK in September and their show is an experience ov
erflowing with vitality and variety from start to finish. Daryl, James and Matthew shine with their unique voices, charm and wit and their personalities shine through alongside their undeniable Celtic charm.
“A class act… These guys are in a league of their own…
They are the best at what they do….” Louis Walsh
“Many things came after,” he jokes. “After the Three Tenors came the Three Sopranos, then the Celtic Tenors, then the Three Finnish Basses. But it was great for everybody. I know there were many people who were purist about it, but I don’t care because I have given to the purists all my life. I have the right to enjoy it.” Placido Domingo
Career Fact Sheet
• have appeared on TV across the USA, Canada and Europe
• Signed to EMI Classics for three album deal after impromptu audition in London, 2000
• Top Ten US Billboard and Canadian Charts
• Two Coast to Coast PBS TV Specials in the US
• No. 1 Chart Positions Ireland & Germany, No. 2 UK
• Triple Platinum selling artists in Ireland
• ECHO Germany Award Winners for “music without borders”, a core concept of the group.
• Headlining major Celtic festivals around the world. (Skagen, London, Milwaukee, Dublin Ohio).
• Orchestral shows include BBC CO, Concertgebouw, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops, Vancouver & Toronto SOs and individually have sung leading roles with top opera companies and performed in oratorio and concerts across the globe
• Have performed to private audiences for world leaders such as Bill Clinton and Kofi Annan (personally organised by Bono).
• Performed at international sporting events such as The Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix, hosted by Sheik Nahyan in 2009; The Opening Ceremony for Dubai Tennis Open in 2010 and many matches with Munster Rugby at home in Thomond Park, Limerick since 2008 up to 2011.
• They have performed at the Hong Kong Football Club 125th Anniversary Celebrations in February 2011.
• Have hosted the Rose of Tralee Dubai in May 2010, Comparing the show and providing full musical entertainment.
from her early days in Dublin folk clubs through to her astonishing success today. To date, she has had 7 platinum-selling solo albums, one of which, No Frontiers, spent fifty-six weeks in the Irish Top 30. Needless to say, Mary is a seminal figure in Irish musical history, and one of the artists responsible for its recent global popularity.
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