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Decades: 90s, 00s
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The traditional jigs, reels and ballad of Ireland are preserved through the music of Cruiskeen. Formerly known as Shamrog, the group continues to reflect the same commitment to the musical traditions of Ireland's past.
Ambassadors of the Irish Tourist Board, Cruiskeen has performed in Canada, the United States, Mexico,...
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Decades: 80s, 90s
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Hailing from Dayton, OH, Fannigan's Isle uses the Irish pub music of the Clancy Brothers and the high-spirited American folk music of the Kingston Trio as a springboard for their own unique blend of traditional folk forms. Comprised of Rick Fannin and Tom Scheidt, both having spent stints in rock bands in the '60s, the two came to a mutual... [+] Read More
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Alive and Drinkin' in IrelandArtist: Cruiskeen
Released: 2000
Alive and Drinkin' in Ireland is a rowdy, boisterous collection of Irish songs and ballads performed with infectious enthusiasm by the traditional Celtic band Cruiskeen in front of a live audience at the Dublin pub Molly Malone's. The subject matter revolves mostly around drinking and sex, although not exclusively. Regardless, the band's sense... [+] Read More
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The Rambles of SpringArtist: Fannigan's Isle
Released: 1997
Fannigan's Isle's second album of predominantly Irish tunes is an eclectic twist on boisterous traditional folk songs. Incorporating mandolin, cittern, tin whistles, bouzouki, bodhran, and bagpipes among others, this is a truly first-rate rendering that is almost impossible not to like. Drawing on a few Clancy Brothers standards, like "The... [+] Read More
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