Here's a few Irish love songs to listen to on this special Hallmark Day! If we still did actual mixtapes I think this is possibly one I'd make for the good wife! The Crayon Set - No. 1 Fan Julie Feeney - Valentine's Song Fiach - [...]
Have you got to the stage where you hate Christmas songs? Are you at the point that if you hear one more Shaken Stevens or Shaken Shane MacGowan you'll go mad? Well this list is for you. Here's the best ten tracks from Irish artists released before 2011 that I think fits the Christmas mood. These are reflective songs with thought provoking lyrics that should be heard by the masses! 1. Pearse McGloughlin - Passion Song [...]
If I could, I'd write about Declan DeBarra every week because he is just that damn good at what he does. As Friday is covers day on the blog I'm sharing a video of Declan performing the Irish Ballad 'Wind The Shakes The Barley' written by poet Robert Dwyer Joyce. Listen to a recorded version on Declan's Soundcloud page here: http://soundcloud.com/declande barra http://www.declandebarra.com/
Another month, another mix. A collection of twenty or so of the best tunes we posted in April plus a couple of tasty new ones. Download, hit play, relax. Download Ha Ha Tonka – Usual Suspects mp3 (from Death Of A Decade) Soulful, catchy, country rock. Download Sweet Lights – The Shortest Man On Earth mp3 (from Digital Single) Beautifully judged excursion into the world of classic sunshine and psych rock. Download Races – Big Broom mp3 (from Big Broom 7″) Lush, [...]
Declan de Barra has been around for a while and Fragments, Footprints & the Forgotten is his third full length under his own name, but the first we have discovered. And what a discovery it is - the album has been getting repeated plays here at MM containing as it does, all the ingredients we like to make a great record. Sparse, haunting vocals, weary, deadpan and occasionally caustic lyrics, a genuine troubadour's folk strum and a powerful sense of right and wrong. His website tells it better than we can: [...]
Une arrivée en douceur... michael andrews -just a thought- ben sollee -how to see the sun rise- the phoenix foundation -bailey's beach- erland & the carnival -the ballad of egremont- declan de barra -red forests- telekinesis -patterns-
It's my personal feelings that Ireland is now too small a market for bands and musicians to make a basic standard of living from. I'm delighted when I see artists like James Vincent McMorrow and Julie Feeney spending a considerable amount of time bringing their amazing talent to other markets. Here is a list of Irish artists who are working in other markets to bring their music to prominence. Many of these artists are making a 'Mother's Day' call home today! [...]
Download the third album from Declan de Barra, and if you're feeling charitable, give some money to Medecins Sans Frontieres.
Declan DeBarra 's third album "Fragments, footprints and the forgotten" is due to be released this month Black Star Foundation. You can have a sneak peak at the art for this panel with lyrics over here http://www.flickr.com/photos/d eclandebarra/5224499740/ Here's the free taster track for your downloading pleasure! 01 Call to Arms by Declandebarra Details of Declan DeBarra's Spring tour are here: European Tour [...]
Here is a little post consisting of wonderful Irish songs and a few facts and numbers to help us celebrate a wee occasion. 1. Berkeley - One Way Out Berkeley - One Way Out by 2uibestow On Twitter, the 2UIBestow account currently has 347 Followers! http://twitter.com/2uibestow 2. Favourite Sons - No [...]
You know when it's Autumn when you go into the shops and you're met with Christmas sized tins of sweets and the Summer stock is all half price! Oh and the weather gets nice again! Here's four tracks from Irish artists who wrote Autumn inspired songs! Jape is close to releasing a new album to follow the 2008 Choice winner Ritual. 'Autumn Summer' is from the 2004 acclaimed album 'The Monkeys In The Zoo Have More Fun Than Me' and [...]
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In the week where we will reach 1000 posts on the blog I'll be counting down the best 25 songs I've discovered during the lifetime of the blog. 5 tracks a day in which my part 5 of the list hopefully being post 1000! Most of the songs will be available for download through Soundcloud 6. Brian Canavan - Nightclubbin' It's a pain in the arse being too alternative for mainstream and too mainstream to be considered alternative! [...]
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In the week where we will reach 1000 posts on the blog I'll be counting down the best 25 songs I've discovered during the lifetime of the blog. 5 tracks a day in which my part 5 of the list hopefully being post 1000! Most of the songs will be available for download through Soundcloud 11. One Day International - Miss Your Mouth There's a few gigs which stand out over the last few years such as Mark [...]
Anyone who was listening to John Barker's Totally Irish on Dublin's 98FM would have heard yours truly talking about O Emperor, I am Not Lefthanded, free music, as well as upcoming gigs. I promised to post links to all the free music (as well as the other stuff I covered), so here it is: O Emperor - Reverie EP Review I Am Not Lefthanded New Album/Donate FREE MUSIC... Cast of Cheers - Chariot [...]
Last year, Peter at 2UIBestow answered the Irish Times ' list of the best Irish Acts around today with his own list. This year, he has followed that up by doing it again. Check out his list of his top 50 here , and then when you're finished, have a look at mine. 50. Ham Sandwich The Kells band have been going for a few years, but have only started to hit the big time in the last year or so. Debut album Carry the Meek was met with great [...]
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This week [Monday - Friday] I'm counting down my Top 50 artists in my humble opinion at this moment in time. The artists are to have released an album/ep or played a gig since Jan 2009 in order to qualify for the list. 1. The Chapters I've chosen The Chapters as my number one band/artist in Ireland at this moment in time because they released a great album last year and they are one of the best live bands I've ever seen. The music [...]
Yep .... Love is all around us and I hope you're getting your fair share! There's plenty to go around! Isn't there? Here's a Mixtape of lurve songs for your pleasure. Foy Vance - Little Heart Kitty & The Can Openers - Predatory Love Mark Dignam - This Is Love The Whiskey Limbs - Love [...]
Declan DeBarra with support from Miss Paula Flynn - Friday 8th Jan Bewleys Cafe Theatre! Great way to start the New Year! Glen Hansard announced on twitter he is to join Declan O'Rourke, Gemma Hayes, Paddy Casey, Mundy and surprise special guests in Vicar Street this coming Monday night to celebrate the massive contributions Dave Murphy has made to their careers! Here's more footage from The Christmas Busk on Grafton Street on [...]
Happy 2010 to you all. Much appreciation to you the reader for kind words and comments which only help to encourage the progression of this blog! How was 2009 for you? Top 3 Song of 2009 1. Daybreak Somewhere by David Hope 2. Frozen Lake by Iain Archer 3. Bobby D by Lisa O'Neill Top 3 Albums of 2009 1. Declan DeBarra - A Fire To Scare The Sun 2. Lisa O'Neill - Has [...]
Never mind that shoddy work Christmas Party, the real parties are ones with live bands. Luckily enough, the 2UIBestow Christmas Party features three such artists. There's Alphastates, Junah and Declan De Barra. All worthy of your attention. What's better is the fact that it's free in. It's on this Friday at 9 p.m. in Boyle's in Slane and is sure to be jampacked. A great night will be had by all. More info: http://2uibestow.blogspot.com/ 2009/12/2uibestow-christmas-pa rty.html
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