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The Barleyshakes
423 listeners
Possibly the most contemporary Celtic band in Australia, The Barleyshakes by equal measures regularly offend and inspire the traditional Ir… read morePossibly the most contemporary Celtic band in Australia, The Barleyshakes by equal measures regularly offend and inspire the traditional Irish players of the scene. This band is often found touring the country at the best of Australian f… read morePossibly the most contemporary Celtic band in Australia, The Barleyshakes by equal measures regularly offend and inspire the traditional Irish players of the scene. This band is often found touring the country at the best of Australian festivals and have worked extensively at international venues. View wiki
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Johnny McEvoy
24,641 listeners
He was vocalist who played good old Irish folk,and irish nationalist songs.He was a great source of enjoyment during the 1970s. View wikiHe was vocalist who played good old Irish folk,and irish nationalist songs.He was a great source of enjoyment during the 1970s. View wikiHe was vocalist who played good old Irish folk,and irish nationalist songs.He was a great source of enjoyment during the 1970s. View wiki
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Barnbrack
6,607 listeners
Barnbrack is an Irish male vocal/instrumental folk/pop group, with band members Alex Quinn, Jimmy McPeake and Eoien McMahon. The word '… read moreBarnbrack is an Irish male vocal/instrumental folk/pop group, with band members Alex Quinn, Jimmy McPeake and Eoien McMahon. The word 'barnbrack' is a play on the Anglicised Irish word "Barmbrack", a type of bread tha… read moreBarnbrack is an Irish male vocal/instrumental folk/pop group, with band members Alex Quinn, Jimmy McPeake and Eoien McMahon. The word 'barnbrack' is a play on the Anglicised Irish word "Barmbrack", a type of bread that contains fruit. Barnbrack separated in 2003, after the pre… read more
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Waxies Dargle
29,157 listeners
Waxies Dargle are one of the many traditional Celtic folk bands to come up through London's Irish pub circuit. The band, founded by Du… read moreWaxies Dargle are one of the many traditional Celtic folk bands to come up through London's Irish pub circuit. The band, founded by Dubliner Gerry Heaney, derived its name from a popular Irish drinking song about a fair called "… read moreWaxies Dargle are one of the many traditional Celtic folk bands to come up through London's Irish pub circuit. The band, founded by Dubliner Gerry Heaney, derived its name from a popular Irish drinking song about a fair called "the Waxies Dargle" which was held by tailors from the … read more
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Gerry O'Connor
6,602 listeners
There are two artists named Gerry O'Connor. 1. Dundalk-born fiddler Gerry O’Connor co-founded the influential group Skylark – also fea… read moreThere are two artists named Gerry O'Connor. 1. Dundalk-born fiddler Gerry O’Connor co-founded the influential group Skylark – also featuring the great Antrim singer Len Graham – in 1986. Five years later, he went on to form Lá Lugh,… read moreThere are two artists named Gerry O'Connor. 1. Dundalk-born fiddler Gerry O’Connor co-founded the influential group Skylark – also featuring the great Antrim singer Len Graham – in 1986. Five years later, he went on to form Lá Lugh, alongside his wife, Eithne Ní Uallacháin, again specialisin… read more
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Andy Irvine
23,060 listeners
Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. He has… read moreAndy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. He has been hailed as "a tradition in himself." Musician, singer and songwriter, Andy has main… read moreAndy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. He has been hailed as "a tradition in himself." Musician, singer and songwriter, Andy has maintained his highly individual performing skills throughout hi… read more
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Liam Clancy
28,031 listeners
William 'Liam' Clancy (2 September 1935 – 4 December 2009) (Irish;Liam Mac Fhlannchadha) was an Irish folk singer. With his broth… read moreWilliam 'Liam' Clancy (2 September 1935 – 4 December 2009) (Irish;Liam Mac Fhlannchadha) was an Irish folk singer. With his brothers Tom, and Patrick Clancy, as well as Tommy Makem, he was part of the popular group The Clancy B… read moreWilliam 'Liam' Clancy (2 September 1935 – 4 December 2009) (Irish;Liam Mac Fhlannchadha) was an Irish folk singer. With his brothers Tom, and Patrick Clancy, as well as Tommy Makem, he was part of the popular group The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. Liam Clancy was the youngest and l… read more
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Finbar Furey
14,506 listeners
Finbar Furey (born 28 September 1946) is a multi-instrumental Irish folk musician and actor, best known for his band of brothers, The Furey… read moreFinbar Furey (born 28 September 1946) is a multi-instrumental Irish folk musician and actor, best known for his band of brothers, The Fureys, who formed in 1974 in Ballyfermot, Dublin, where they grew up. Considered one of the finest Uil… read moreFinbar Furey (born 28 September 1946) is a multi-instrumental Irish folk musician and actor, best known for his band of brothers, The Fureys, who formed in 1974 in Ballyfermot, Dublin, where they grew up. Considered one of the finest Uilleann Pipes players in the world, he is the son of fiddler T… read more
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Sweeney's Men
21,264 listeners
Sweeney's Men was an Irish traditional band. They were a part of the late 1960s Irish roots revival, along with groups like The Dublin… read moreSweeney's Men was an Irish traditional band. They were a part of the late 1960s Irish roots revival, along with groups like The Dubliners and The Clancy Brothers. Their line-up in 1966 was Joe Dolan (1942 – 2008), Johnny Moynihan an… read moreSweeney's Men was an Irish traditional band. They were a part of the late 1960s Irish roots revival, along with groups like The Dubliners and The Clancy Brothers. Their line-up in 1966 was Joe Dolan (1942 – 2008), Johnny Moynihan and Andy Irvine, but Dolan was replaced by Terry Woods only a … read more
