Web Hosting Celtic Music Blogs

As any fan of Celtic folk music knows, its popularity is declining. Once-prominent bands such as The Chieftains and Irish Rovers are now long forgotten while younger musicians simply aren’t as passionate about performing the genre. Web Hosting Celtic Music Blogs

Modern Celtic musicians don’t face the same daunting marketing and sales machine of rock or country stars anymore, which means the industry has long since experienced commercial success. That shouldn’t necessarily be seen as bad; smaller venues, house concerts and community-building events that bring Celtic music back are providing listeners with a better experience and making it easier for bands to connect with fans.

Internet streaming services like Spotify are helping revive interest in Celtic music. If you haven’t tried Spotify yet, now would be an excellent time to discover new Celtic tunes – if you already love Celtic tunes then give Spotify another go – it is a fantastic way of experiencing its magic first-hand!

Matt and Shannon Heaton from Ireland have provided me with some of the finest new Celtic MP3s I’ve encountered recently, featuring guitar, flute and vocals to produce an intriguing blend that stands out. Their songs possess an intimate charm that draws listeners in. You can hear them on my Pub Songs & Stories podcast; they make for excellent choices for fans who appreciate traditional Celtic music with an original edge.