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The Peglegs

domingo, 27 de mayo de 2018



A drunken haze that took its form in the early 2017 following an ep named Gallows Play in the may of the same year. The Peglegs have since put out singles, doing gigs and changed form all the time evolving and finding their own way of doing things. Mixing rock, punk, metal and folkmusic in its different forms in addition with the traditional instruments that go with it the band makes sure that theres no boring moment. Currently the band consists of four


MEMBERS:

Aapo: vox, whistles, violin and Bouzouki.
Riku: drums, perc and vox.
Timo: guitar
Eero: bass.

The Peglegs - Discography

Gallows Play (2017)




Latest releases can be found on bands youtube page as part of exclusive single hulabalooza. Dont also forget to check the first album on spotify!



Hamac Caziim

sábado, 19 de mayo de 2018


Hamac Caziim (Divine Fire) is the name of the rock band Comca'ac (also known as Seris) formed in 1995 with the authorization of the Council of Elders of the Comcaac people.
Fuego divino recreates through rock the traditional songs that encourage the party and renew the energy. It is the way young comca'ac found to communicate to the world their worldview, their history, their traditions and the preservation of their language

The music of the band has been known mainly in festivals such as Cumbre Tajín, in Veracuz, International Festival of Arts, in Naucalpan, VI National Encounter of Creators of Dreams and Realities, in Sonora; VII Festival of San Luis, in San Luis Potosí; Ollin Kan Festival, in México Distrito Federal; Barroquísimo Puebla, Chihuahua International Festival, Book Fair of the Museum of Anthropology and History, International Forum of Cultures, in Monterrey; Forum Alicia, Zócalo capital, among others in Mexico and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington D.C., in the United States of North America, in Wassermusik in Berlin, Germany and the Festival White Nights in Perm, Russia.


In 2007 they are the protagonists of the documentary "Hamac Caziim, sacred fire" by Gerónimo Barriga produced by the University Center for Cinematographic Studies of the UNAM and in 2010 they participate in the film Cefalópodo by Ruben Imaz.
He has shared stages with groups such as Sak Tzevul, Lumaltok, Bitzma, El Tri, Natalia Lafourcade, Jumbo and Kinky.
In this way, five young Comca'ac, with an immense roots in their identity, their customs and their language, who live in a small town in the coastal area of ​​Sonora, manifest themselves through music to participate in the scene global.


MEMBERS:


Cmique / Francisco Molina Sesma “El Indio”/ Voz líder.
Hassa /Anselmo Morales Astorga / Guitarra eléctrica.
Sipoj /Jeremías López Félix / Bajo eléctrico.
Haxz / Eliezer Barnett Herrera / Batería.



Hamac Caziim - Hamac Caziim (Fuego Divino)


Tracklist:



1. Baico Baico
2. Camaj Hiyobi Hiyobi
3. Cmoam Coicoos
4. Hammat Coicoos
5. Sidaine
6. Sibale Sibale
7. Sabeda Baheta Manido
8. Thoni Yobe Manabii
9. Ihamoc Hanontofin
10. Sabidabata Bimanaidoba



Eivør

miércoles, 16 de mayo de 2018


So says Eivør – vocalist, instrumentalist and songwriter with a voice of rare beauty and power – when asked about where she gets her inspiration. These aren’t just words as she has relentlessly pursued music ever since dedicating her life to it at the tender age of fifteen.

Born in 1983 in the Faroe Islands, Eivør’s early musical forays were steeped in Faroese musical traditions. At the age of sixteen she released her self-titled debut album bearing the marks of this fruitful starting point. While an enduring love of Faroese culture remains at the heart of her work, its expression has been widened through profound interaction with other traditions.

Eivør’s musical palette has broadened since her folk beginnings as her albums and performances variably have included jazz, country folk, big band stylings, classical influences, and trip hop tinted rock. As of late, she has consolidated these experimental inputs into her own style of folktronica with heartfelt lyrical observations of life as it unfolds.

Eivør is now based in Denmark. Her music covers a wide musical and emotional range. She remains a voice unique in its intimacy, its effortless virtuosity and range of colours, evident from her first recording all the way through to her tenth album Slør from 2015. The english version of Slør was released in May 2017. The release sees Eivør entering the UK market performing on BBC’s Jools Holland and a sold out UK tour in June with a follow-up tour later in 2017. As always, she is a riveting live performer with a vivacious and warm stage presence.

Her career has thus far been a testament to the fact that there is indeed music in every situation. Yet it takes a skilled artist to be able to grasp and express this music and Eivør is such an artist; an acclaimed vocalist/composer at the peak of her powers.


Members:

Eivør Pálsdóttir
Høgni Lisberg
Mikael Blak
Hallur Jonson


Eivør - Discography

Slør (English Version) 82017)

Slør (2015)

Bridges (2015)

Room (2012)

Larva (2010)

EP

Live (2009)

Mannabarn (2007)

Eivør (2004)

Krákan (2003)

Eivør Pálsdóttir (2000)


Wolf Rahm

martes, 15 de mayo de 2018


Wolf Rahm is a ‘Fake Folk-metal’band from Russia. They released an album through Sound Age Productions in 2014. They make a rather humorous kind of folk-metal.


MEMBERS:

Nikita Fedorov - Bass, Vocals (backing) (2009-present)
Stasya Sentyakova Drums (2009-present)
Alexander Velikonskiy - Vocals, Guitars (2009-present)
Denis Glukhov - Vocals, Keyboards (2010-present)
Svetlana Skripnikova - Violin (2014-present)


Wolf Rahm - Discography 

Фольклорище (2014)

Теремок EP (2015)


Martine Kraft

sábado, 23 de diciembre de 2017


Martine Kraft is an acclaimed Norwegian artist and composer, combining her traditional nordic sounds with raw power and haunting, dreamlike soundscapes.
As well as being a virtuoso on the hardingfiddle, she is a talented composer with a unique voice.

Martine has released 5 albums and registered about 250 compositions in TONO.
She has been granted schollarships for professional artists and was recently supported by Innovation Norway to create the folkloristic world Spirits from Norway.
In 2013 the national fund for Hardanger fiddles (The Hardanger fiddle is the national instrument of Norway) made Martine an ambassador and she was rewarded with a signature Martine Kraft Hardanger fiddle. 

During 2017 she performs in Belgium, Spain, The Netherlands, Germany and USA in addition to her home country.

Martine Kraft delivers a musical experience that you will remember for a long long time!

"Martine Kraft is an exceptional performer with a stellar band! Her live show exploded past any and all expectations I could have." - Robert Gould, Director Faerieworlds

"A little rock, a little folk… and a whole lot of excellent! " - Lori Gordon 

"There is a power in Martines music that can not avoid to touch!"
- Hamar Arbeiderblad (Newspaper)


"Not since Griegs “Into the hall of the mountain king” has anything as mysterious and powerful been delivered from a Norwegian artist." 
- The Newspaper of Trondheim


MEMBERS:

Martine Kraft,
Nils Jørgen Nygaard Kraft,
Stig Enger,
Jon Karlsen,
Freddy Wike



Martine Kraft - Discography

Huldrin (2017)


Villdans (2014)

Hidden Shore (2008)

Distant Call (2010)

Spirits from Norway (2011)

Fragile Mind (2013)

Toner fra et fossefall (bok m/digitalt album, 2013)


Feather (digitalt samlealbum, 2014)

The Ceili Family

jueves, 21 de diciembre de 2017


The Ceili Family is on tour-a-loo since 1996. Played small Pubs and Dive bars as well as well-known Open
Air-Festivals...especially all over Germany! The band crossovers a lot. Irish Folk Festivals, Village Fairs or
other occasions. Meets purist legends like the Dubliners, infamous Shane MacGowan or harlequins like
German artist „Honigdieb“ and loads of great blokes of the Irish Folk (Punk) scene: Mr Irish Bastard,
Celtica, Lady Godiva, Jamie Clarke’s Perfect, Paul McKenna Band, The Porters, Kings and Boozers, The
O’Reillys and the Paddyhats, The Shanes, Across the Border, In search of the rose and many more.
Size does not matter when it come to audiences. The Ceili Family does not care if they’re playing in front of
a festival crowd of 2000 people or merely 50 drunks in a smokey Pub. The band is always playing their
hearts out. Presenting their own songs. And classics like „Whiskey in the jar“ or „Dirty Old Town“ from
time to time as well as trash-talking breaking out in laughter...

The Ceili Family celebrates every concert as if it was the last. Or their first...

And they have royal friends! On Tory Island! There’s not a single tree there... There’s not even a rat... But
there is...a King!! Patsy Dan on duty. Welcoming everyone who comes to Tory Island. And wishing a fond
farewell when Tory Ferry leaves again. And there’s always a session going on. And many a song to be sung
in Tory’s Hotel bar...

Check out The Ceili Family’s latest CD! Nine songs written by themselves. After playing the music of Christy
Moore, the Dubliners and the Pogues on „Don’t eat yellow snow!“. And after having one original Ceili
Family tune on „tooraloo“. „Fall Face First“, a story taken from Shane MacGowan’s autobiography, got a
great reception. The guy drinking 27 Gins and 7 pints of Stout leaving the Pub with applause...and falling
face first on the floor outside the Pub. Reviewers like „Shite’n’Onions“ told the Ceili Family to have more
Ceili songs and less cover versions. No problem. „Pure Ceili“ on „TORY KINGS“.

Tory Kings“ is irish-inspired, contemporary music. No messing around. Handmade Irish Entertainment
Folk’n’Roll with no frills! „You cannot tell a good story, without a pack of lies“, Ronnie Drew once said in
a TV show. The Ceili Family tells many a story. About the mutineers ending up in a bay with no Ladies at
all. About devious Courtesans. Elation and devastation. Songs that make you happy, thoughtful and often
thirsty.

Pogues-Gitarrist Philip Chevron wrote about „Tory Kings“:
„Enjoyed listening to the CD, by the way. Always good to see people doing something of their own with the
basic idea we invented!“


MEMBERS:

Salzer / Akkordeon und Gesang 
Robin / Gitarre und Gesang
Schröder / Gitarre, Mandoline und Gesang
Whiskey Wiese / Bass 
Matthi / Schlagzeug
Erik, der Wikinger / Geige

The Ceili Family - Discography

ministry of silly folk (2016)

tooraloo (2010)

tory kings (2009)

Pyrolysis

miércoles, 20 de diciembre de 2017


Pyrolysis [pye-[b]rol[/b]-lis-sis] is a folk band from the heart of the Burgundian countryside, Zaltbommel. With traditional acoustic instruments like violin, accordion, bouzouki and bodhrán, the musicians play original folk songs with a traditional tune here and there. The music is inspired by traditional folk music from different corners of the planet: Irish and Scottish influences are evident, but gypsy, heathen and even Viking influences also present themselves. With a lot of energy and a clear, positive approach, the members dance and jump around the stage singing cheerful songs about the good things in life. 

Since an unannounced musical presence at Keltfest in 2014, Pyrolysis has been in an updraft, playing on large folk festivals throughout the Netherlands, such as Keltfest, Castlefest and the Midwinter Fair. It even led them to be nominated for the "best live band NL/BE" award in the Bastaard Fantasy Awards 2016.

Pyrolysis’ music gives you a feeling of cheer and friendship, letting you forget about your sorrows!


MEMBERS:

Stan Eimers - Vocals, Bodhrán, Harmonica; 
Tim Elfring - Bouzouki, Vocals, Tin Whistle; 
Laurens Krah - Accordion, Backing Vocals; 
Rikke Linssen - Violin, Vocals, Tin Whistle


Pyrolysis - Discography

Edges of the Day (2017)

On Mountains High I Stand (2015)


MUTEFISH


MUTEFISH are culturally diverse six piece band from Ireland, Poland, Lithuania, Portugal and Ukraine. They fuse the musical sounds and cultures of Eastern Europe with traditional Irish influences resulting in an engaging melodic compilation of tracks. Each band member brings their distinct musical backgrounds and tastes giving them their unique sound which makes it difficult to label their style or genre.

MEMBERS:

Tomas Pupalaigis
Marka Lovkil 
Peter Karabasoff 
Bo Stelmach 
Phil Staunton 
Pedro Martinho


Mutefish - Discography

360 Hangovers (2014)

On Draught (2010)

Ka Gaia An

jueves, 12 de octubre de 2017


Over the mountains, across the plains, near the sea was a remarkable people: the Dacians "the most powerful of the Thracians", as Herodotus said. "Ka Gaia An" is a state of mind, a return to traditions, customs, emotions and spiritual life. The band was set up in February 2008 in Bucharest. The musical style approached is a combination of traditional Romanian folklore, with influences from different styles of rock. "Ka Gaia An" has had a concert activity in Romania and Hungary, whether it is a club or a festival, winning the 1st prize at the OST Mountains Fest 2011 preselection.

The first discography, the EP "Play Dacians", benefited from the double launch in Bucharest and Budapest in October 2012.

After a break, the band returned to the stage in spring 2016, in November released a new studio material titled "The Dacians"


MEMBERS: 

Ariadna Chitu - vocals
Florin Costachita - vocals
Gabi Andrei - lead guitar / backing vocals
Teddy Bejenaru - rhythm guitar
Tudor Nica - bass
Paula Gherasim - keyboards
Tudor Uscoi - drums


The members of the band have been known for many years, collaborating with other bands like "An Theos" or "Dark Fusion".



Ariadna, the female voice of the band, was co-opted last year, her extraordinary voice and experience being decisive.

Florin, the male voice, is the oldest member of the band, being one of the founding members. Over the years he has put his mark on the vocal part of several Romanian rock bands. He also signs the lyrics and some of the band's music.
Gabi is the solo guitarist of the band. In the past he also featured on the band's bass at a festival. He is responsible for the musical side, making himself "guilty" of improving and maintaining old pieces. The new songs will be his main composer.
Teddy ensures the rhythmic part, the guitar coming as a beneficial addition to the sound of the band.
Tudor Nica, through the bass, leads the low marks on the mioritic realm.
Paula is the feminine presence of the keyboards. With specialized studies, she studied both piano and violin

Tudor is the band's heart, his drums complete the folk-metal ensemble "Ka Gaia An".


Ka Gaia An - Discography


Neamul Dacilor (2016)

Joacă Dacii EP (2012)


VIS

 

Folk Metal Band born in 2013 from Brescia, Italy.


Members:

Enrico: Voce, Chitarra
Matteo: Basso
Leonardo: Chitarra
Paolo: Chitarra, Tin Whistle
Lorenzo: Batteria


VIS - The Everburning Fire

Tracklist:

01 Forestwaltz [00:00]
02 Il risveglio [07:04]
03 With the Thunder [16:24]
04 Slaves to the Pagan Fire [22:38]



Elegies of the Endless Horizons

domingo, 8 de octubre de 2017


A great recommendation for a quiet Sunday with this great ambient album (Split) of the Slovak pagan black metal trio. 
Igric stands out on this compilation. The melodic journey of a year in the life of inchoate man. Play this to any man of any time and he will understand the vicissitudes of his ancestors; his own time; and that of his progeny, in whatever distant future may come.

A great environmental album full of melancholy


Country: Slovakia
Genre: Ambient / Neofolk
Year: 2010



Tracklist:

Karpathia


01. Beyond The Lingering Forests... 02. Mists Of The Past 
03. Towards The Blazing Destiny

Igric

04. After The Snow Passes Away - The Rebirth (Spring Equinox) 
05. The Hills And Plains Have Spoken (Summer Solstice) 
06. By The Dawn Of The Autumn Sun 
07. Elegy Of The Passing Winter 

Perterricrepus

08. Behold The Monuments Of Ancient Times 
09. Glory


Daridel Paganfolk

sábado, 7 de octubre de 2017


Paganfolk band with passion for nature, all creatures and woods life. We play a medieval, tribal and paganfolk sound. 


Members:

Camilla varonesi: tagelharpa,shamanic drums, guitar, cajon.

Alessio Santi : davul, djembe, rattles, drums.

Edoardo Alessio : flutes, bagpipe, didgeridoo, bouzouki, djembe.



Cuélebre


Cuélebre emerges as a Yhandros Huergo's idea in 2011, looking for an archaic sound in the Medieval-Folk.


With a few songs written and recorded as demos begins the search for musicians with whom to carry Cuélebre to live, a long and difficult search due to the poor dissemination of this musical style in Spain.


His influences includes bands like Hagalaz Runedance, Corvus Corax or Wardruna, but always looking forward to maintain a unique sound and identity.

Finally in mid-2013 the group is finally complete and initiates rehearsals and testing for the album, which is released in May 2014 on a limited six-panel digipack and also in June 9th under Art Gates Records as a jewel case. 



Members:


Yhandros Huergo

Rose Avalon
Cristree Bach
Sergio Gonzalez
Victor Noriega


Cuélebre - Discography

Oinos (2014)

Anaman (2017)




The Royal Spuds


“From the moist dirt in South-Holland, a new kind of tuber emerged. The kind that walks on two legs and is
fused with an instrument of choice. It's The Royal Spuds! A half-baked punk mash with chunks, suffused
with a traditional Irish shamrock 'n roll-sauce. As befits a "real" spud, the possibilities are endless!” The
above self-penned biography for The Royal Spuds almost says it all. Although relatively new on the music
scene, they have made quite an impression. Since the release, Start Your Engines (2012), The Royal Spuds
have been on the fast track, gaining fans and momentum at a steady pace. Wanted Drunk and Alive (2013)
climbed the charts fast and made it into the top rankings for 'Best Celtic Punk/Rock Albums, 2013'. Naturally,
expectations are high for their June/2015 release of a new cd titled, It’s A Feckin' Freakshow. Remember,
just like any salty spud, once you have had a taste of their powerful music, you will be left craving more.
The Royal Spuds are available for gigs, festivals, and concerts in the Netherlands and/or abroad.


Members:

Maarten van Vliet: Vocals, Banjo & Mandolin

Micky Silver: Accordion, Whistles & Vocals

Milan Boom: Guitars & Backing vocals

Robin Janssens: Guitar & Backing vocals

Dave Schrijvers : Bass

Mark de Jong: Drums


The Royal Spuds - Discography

START YOUR ENGINES (2012)

WANTED: DRUNK ‘N’ ALIVE (2013)

IT’S A FECKIN’ FREAKSHOW (2015)


 

Greenrose Faire

domingo, 16 de octubre de 2016


Greenrose Faire plays rousing Celtic folk rock with head-bobbing, toe-tapping rock feel. The Finnish sextet meshes mandolins and violin with rock drums and bass and symphonic synths, and spikes the rollicking attitude with the slightly ominous overtones of Finnish melancholy. Greenrose Faire sounds lively and modern but still tugs at the nostalgia strings for the long-gone days of yore.


Greenrose Faire plays jaunty folk rock, taking you on a journey to a world of ancient woods and solitary beaches as well as lively village markets and rowdy taverns.



The band has great fun on stage, and have played everywhere from corner pubs to concert halls, and from intimate weddings to international festivals, among others Elfia in The Netherlands (with e.g. Rapalje and Harmony Glen) and the Häme Medieval Fair six years in a row (with e.g. Värttinä and Korpiklaani) They also host an annual two-day Medieval Folk Festival of their own in Tampere. 


Line-up:

Salla Rimmi - lead vocals,
Hanna Heinonen - violin,
Niilo Sirola - bouzouki, 

Petri Hannuksela - keyboards,
Mikko Kaipainen - bass,
Tomi Hyttinen - drums & backing vocals




Greenrose Faire - Discography



Beggars and Thieves EP (2010)


Neverending Journey (2011)


My Home Is Where My Heart Is (2013)


Feed the Flames (2015)