Band Spotlight
Darby O’Gill & The Lil People - Las Vegas, NVDarby O’Gill & the Little People have been THE Celtic Rock act to catch in Las Vegas for some time now. This group of hooligans is made up of Darby O’Gill - Lead Singer and Guitar, Nancy Whiskey - Fiddle and Vocals, Ringo Malarkey - Accordion and Vocals, Barry McCockiner – Bass, and Tipsy McStagger – Drums. The music is amazing…. but their lyrics are just as humorous and one hell of a drinking good time as their stage name!
They have three releases that are a must have for your collection for your favorite Celtic Rock Party… and will have you drinking… grinning… and even singing along to all their songs with a whiskey grin that will go from ear to ear. Their last years release for the holidays is one of my favorites for the season as well… this isn’t the one for the kids to sing along with… but us adults with a sense of humor and strong will to drink find this release hilarious. Happily named “Christmas Songs for Drunken Atheists” you can pick it up by clicking here.
I want them to play Chicago… and will be more than happy to promote the hell out of the shows they would do anywhere in the city…. So take that in consideration for booking them in your neck of the woods!
Management & U.S. Booking:
http://www.darbyogillband.com/contact.asp
For more information on Darby O’ Gill & the Little People:
Click here for their Official Website
Click here for their myspace page
CD Reviews
CD Review - Mr. Irish Bastard - The Bastard Brotherhood»
Mr. Irish Bastard
“The Bastard Brotherhood”
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Been waiting around for another disc from these Germany Celt-Punk Rockers since their amazing 2006 release St. Mary’s School of Drinking EP (#20 of our list of Top CDs of 2006). The Bastard Brotherhood straight forward one of the best releases to come out this [...]
CD Review - “Hibernian Sessions Vol. 1 - Live @ The Hibos”»
Hibernian Sessions Volume 1
Live @ The Hibos
Hibernian Sessions
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This is one fine CD of Live recordings of some fine Irish music at Bristol Ancient Order of Hibernians, Div # 1, the Hibos in Bristol, PA. One hundred and twenty five years after formation in 1883, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division [...]
CD Review - The Mighty Regis - “Another Nickel For The Pope”»
The Mighty Regis
“Another Nickel For The Pope”
Molly Malones Music
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After much buzz being drawn to their debut CD “Co. Sligo”, LA’s The Mighty Regis is back with a release that is sure to smack you in the face and have you loving every second of it with it’s amazing Irish Folk [...]
CD Review - Birmingham Six - “Iron Rations”»
Birmingham Six
“Iron Rations”
Self-released
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It’s about time that these seasoned musicians have put together their debut CD with “Iron Rations”!! Barry Breslin has been performing these traditional Irish tunes for a long time now, and here with his cohort within the Birmingham Six (James Breslin - Bass, vocals, Brian Kelly - Drums, [...]
CD Review - The American Wake - “Live” DVD/CD»
The American Wake
“Live” DVD/CD
Self-Released
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The American Wake coming off their stellar release of “Tell No Tales” has now captured the band in their true element with a DVD happily named “Live” in Orange, CA. This DVD/CD allows for you to get a great mix of music here and even something [...]
CD Review - The Fisticuffs - “Neatly Stumblin’”»
The Fisticuffs
“Neatly Stumblin’”
Self-Released
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South-side Chicago Irish Folk-Punk-Rockers within The Fisticuffs have matured into one hell of a band now with “Neatly Stumblin’”. The CD is solid from start to finish with some of the best original songs I’ve received this year from all the bands from all over the world. Bobby [...]
CD Review - The Dreadnoughts - “Legends Never Die”»
The Dreadnoughts
“Legends Never Die”
Self-Released
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The Dreadnoughts are nothing new to all of us in the Celtic Rock…. but to many this band has remained underground until we started getting in requests for their music lately here from around the world. “Legends Never Die” is The Dreadnoughts first release, but this is [...]
CD Review - Barleyjuice - “Bonny Prince Barley”»
Barleyjuice
“Bonny Prince Barley”
Self-Released
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Kyf and the guys are back with yet another amazing CD with “Bonny Prince Barley”…. a definant step up from their last release of “Six Yanks” and that was seriously hard to do since it was #14 of our Top 20 CDs of 2006. With songs like “Drunkard’s [...]
CD Review - Ceann - “Making Friends”»
Ceann
“Making Friends”
Self-Released
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These Pittsburgh Comedic Celts are back with their third release within “Making Friends”. I mean with tracks like “Friends With Benefits”, “So Canadian”, a kinda Ska version of “Old Dun Cow”, one of my personal favorites with “Moron With The Bodhran”, a great song for those guys thinking about [...]
CD Review - Keltic Cowboys - “Pay For Our Sins Tommorow”»
Keltic Cowboys
“Pay For Our Sins Tomorrow”
Self-Released
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Ever since “Kiss My Irish Ass” had become a staple here at Paddy Rock Radio and across the world as well… Frank Mackey has proven himself as one of the best song writers in the Paddy Rockin’ world. Frank Mackey and the Keltic Cowboys are [...]
Live Reviews
Kevin Flynn & The Avondale Ramblers - October 26, 2008 - Subterranean - Chicago, IL»
Kevin Flynn and the Avondale Ramblers rocked the Subterranean Sunday night.
Playing their unique blend of Rock, Americana, and Irish Folk, the set was the band at their best.
Starting the set was “The Sign of the Cross”, an upbeat drinking tune replete with the religious imagery that the title suggests. The sentimental love letter to the [...]
Interviews
Interview - Shay Clarke»
Shay Clarke - July 2007
Shay Clarke has been a strong supporter of Celtic Rock music here in the Chicago area for years. Stopping by the Irish American Heritage Festival in Chicago, IL I happened to get have a chance to sit down with him to talk about the explosion of Celtic Rock in the festival [...]
Interview - Flatfoot 56»
Flatfoot 56 - May 2007
Flatfoot 56 was almost set to release their CD “Jungle Of The Midwest Sea” and Tobin (Guitar, Vocals) was able to get back with me and talk about their trip to Japan with Flogging Molly, their history as a band, and some stories behind some of the new songs. Sorry about [...]
Latest Videos
Darby O’Gill & The Little People - “Sentimental Johnny” Live»
Here is Darby O’Gill & the Little People from Las Vegas, NV doing their version of Flogging Molly’s “Sentimental Johnny”.
Mr. Irish Bastard - “Let’s Go & Curse of the Red Haired Woman” - Live»
Straight from Germany, Mr. Irish Bastard performing live in Freaktal, Switzerland on April 8, 2007.
Two songs here… Let’s Go and Curse of the Red Haired Woman… video is shaky, but brings you close to the craziness of a Bastards show.
Top CDs Of The Year
Top Celtic Rock & Punk CDs for 2007»Here are the top Celtic Rock & Punk CDs for 2007 based upon listener hits and our personal selections from a ton of the great ones that came out this past year:
01 - The Tossers - Agony
02 - The Killigans - One Step Ahead of Hell
03 - Flatfoot 56 - Jungle Of The Midwest Sea
04 [...]
Top Celtic Rock & Punk CD’s of 2006»
Here are the Top Celtic Rock & Punk CD’s based upon listener hits of the songs of these albums over the year, and the votes of our staff here at Paddy Rock Radio for 2006:
01 - The Elders - Racing The Tide
02 - The Sandcarvers - Dealin Craic
03 - The Killigans - Brown Bottle Hymnal
04 [...]
