Celtic Punk Music
I think it was best said by a reviewer from the Boston Globe when The Pogues performed at Symphony Hall. He said "the only way to describe them is a cross between the Clancy Brothers and The Sex Pistols." And The Pogues truly are the pioneers of Celtic Punk music, being the first to really bring out this new sound. The music itself is about celebrating a Celtic heritage by covering folk songs and using traditional Celtic instruments in original rock music. Some of these instruments include the tin whistle, banjo, bagpipes, bodhran, and many others. A few of the trends in the songs lyrics are usually about The Republic of Ireland, working class, drinking, fighting and hardships.
About The Site
My name is Seafra and I began the site in early 2002. I grew up on a diverse style of music, but I found myself listening to bands like The Clash, The Ramones, The Pogues, and Irish Folk music more than any other. Throughout the years more and more bands started to come out with this type of sound, they are mostly bands on independent labels with amazing talent. Which means they would never see mainstream radio play. My goal is to build a community to showcase some of these artist and help spread the word. Even though the focus is on Irish Punk music and Celtic culture, we have a lot of different content to keep you entertained . So you can put this site into whatever category you wish. But when you come here we hope you find what you are looking for, if not, let us know and we will get you the name of that obscure band, or information on upcoming tours. We are always looking to improve and build a large community with information. So if you have any feedback be sure to let us know. And to those of you that support this site, we thank you.
FAQ
Q.Want to trade links?
A.It never hurts to email and ask, However if you get an email sending you to our advertising section, don't complain, our rates start low and are beyond reasonable, even in a terrible economy.
Q.I would like to send in promos or albums for review, how do I get in touch with you?
A.Check out the contact section and email us for more information.
Q.Does the radio play any music that has been released under the RIAA?
A.Absolutely not. Or rather we hope not! It's just not worth the time to deal with threatening emails saying stuff such as "You dare expose these musicians? Prepare to die mortal!"
Q.Can I help contribute to the site?
A.Yes, we love the community and would like anything you guys have to offer.
Q.Could I be a full time editor?
A.Maybe, please send in any credentials to us in our contact section. While there are no requirements , it will certainly help if you have any of the following.
College degree in journalism.
Having extensive contacts and unique sources in the business.
Having prior experience in either magazines, newspapers, or other websites.
