Celtic Punk Rock Lives On!
Like celtic music? Like punk music? Have you tried celtic punk? Also known as paddypunk and kiltrock, celtic punk rock combines the best of both worlds. Thrash worthy tunes with traditional Irish lyrics or bagpipes as backup. This lens is a great place to get started.
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Great Celtic Punk Websites
These sites feature celtic punk reviews, previews, articles, and more!
- BandVox
- I built BandVox to review and showcase some of the best bands in the celtic punk genre. I also extend a bit outside the genre to include drinking and folk music, and cross genre bands. Each band has their own page with bios and reviews- just click on "CD Reviews" for the list.
- Shite 'n Onions
- Reviews, videos, band cds as well as mix cds made by Shite 'n Onions, tour information, and more.
- PaddyRock.com
- Reviews, cds, festival info, interviews, etc.
Bands You May Have Heard Of
Some of the more popular bands have been accepted into or come from purely punk circles. These names are not only some of the biggest names in celtic punk, but are good starter bands for those new to the genre.
- The Pogues
- The Pogues' official site
- The Real McKenzies
- The Real McKenzies' official site
- The Mahones
- The Mahones' official site
- Flogging Molly
- Flogging Molly's official site
- Flatfoot 56
- Hardcore punk band out of Chicago with a celtic influence.
- Dropkick Murphys
- Not only is this band incredibly awesome, but they have a link page with tons of other bands' websites to check out.
Great CDs
I have most of these. Those that I don't have are on my wishlist.
Jungle of the Midwest Sea
Check out BandVox.com for a full review- excellent more...0 points
Rave, Rant, Lose Pants by Ceann
Some of the funniest songs I've ever heard.0 points
The Very Best of The Pogues
Import only digitally remastered collection from t more...0 points
Shite 'n' Onions, Vol. 1
Compilation CD from one of my favorite Celtic punk more...0 points
Shite 'n' Onions, Vol. 2: What the Shite
Compilation CD from one of my favorite Celtic punk more...0 points
Bands You May Not Have Heard Of
But should
- Icewagon Flu
- This website actually has a virtual i-pod with several songs from their new cd. It's a great way to test drive new music.
- Ceann
- Not punk per se, but popular drinking/pub music with a celtic bent. Incredibly funny, but probably not for those who haven't had "the talk" yet.
- JD and the Longfellows
- Also drinking/pub music- inspires drunken dancing and a good laugh to those sober enough to hear the lyrics.
- The Larkin Brigade
- Best described as insane. However, the music is a trip and runs from political motivation to zombies in pubs.
- Black 47
- This band is insanely popular, and quite prolific.
Celtic Punk On MySpace
- BandVox
- BandVox's MySpace page- some of the best bands and stations are listed in my Top Friends list.
- Icewagon Flu
- These guys seem to be "online" more than they play!
- JD and the Longfellows
- Fantastic band, though with a little bit of a bluegrass/country influence.
- The Larkin Brigade
- These guys are a bit odd, but awesome.
Are You A Traditionalist?
Celtic Punk Rock Playlist
I can't get the entire playlist window to show here, but if you click "Pop-Out Player", it will open a window with select songs on a playlist so you can check out some of the music before committing to buying a cd.
BandVox Recent Posts
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byCeltic Punk Rock Radio Stations
A Great Way To Check Out The Genre
I mostly listen to Celtic Punk Rock on Live365. Most stations are free, though I do have a VIP account, so they're all available to me. It's a heck of a lot cheaper than buying all of your favorite bands' cds when they come out!
Shite 'n Onions
: This is my personal favorite and the station that I discovered most of my favorite bands from. Unfortunately, it's now VIP only.
Radio Rebel Gael
: An excellent station, but the owner tends to get a bit vehement on politics, though mostly the politics in Ireland. So if you don't mind your music interrupted by the occasional rant, this is a good station to start with. Again, since the government increased taxes on internet radio stations, Radio Rebel Gael is also VIP only.
Angry Young and Poor
: Punk, but not actually celtic punk. This station is owned by a shop a few miles from my house that sells some great clothes, music, etc. Unfortunately, again, this is VIP only.
Shite 'n Onions
Radio Rebel Gael
Angry Young and Poor
About BandVox
Currently BandVox is one person- me. As such, I don't have as much time as I would like to devote to listening to great music and writing about it.
So, while you wait for my next piece of brilliant reviewership, check out my friend's review of Bill Mumy's new cd.
So, while you wait for my next piece of brilliant reviewership, check out my friend's review of Bill Mumy's new cd.
Who's Your Favorite Celtic Punk Band?
Want to spread the word on your favorite band? Drop us a line below!
KarateKatGraphics wrote...
This is a super fun lens. I only know the Pogues, love 'em, glad to learn of the rest. 5***** and adding to favorites :)
Posted January 24, 2009
WordVixen wrote...
Thank you so much! (And if you get the chance, it's a great genre to check out)
Posted September 08, 2008
SemperFidelis wrote...
Never heard of celtic punk rock before now. Great lens!
Blessed, 5-starred, and favorited by a Squid Angel today! :)
Colleen ~ www.squidoo.com/squid-angel
Posted September 08, 2008
by WordVixen
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