They dont make their revenue public, but im just really curious since they are the lead example of successful Irish band, I wonder in a practical sense how much they are making from music plays and merch sales. Is each member of the band comfortable and not have to get a second job? Stuff like that etc.

Currently writing a song based around Irish mythology and I am looking for inspiration through some sort of folk guitar piece that sounds more trad influenced than the likes of Tommy Emmanuel or other folk musicians

Hi everyone,

I wonder if anyone might have some recommendations for a good Bouzouki teacher? I'd love to do in-person lessons but there's not much to be found online in terms of teachers advertising for that so I suppose online lessons through zoom or something would have to do. For what it's worth I've been playing guitar for many years but picked up the bouzouki about 18 months ago. I'm struggling with the picking techniques needed and that's really where I'm looking to focus. Any suggestions would be most welcome.

Slán agus go raibh maith agaibh.

Hi - I’m a guitarist and could do with having a few songs ready to sing at the sessions I go to… does anyone have any suggestions? Ballads rather than the usual pub stuff. Doesn’t even have to be strictly Irish trad, just a few songs that would fit

I am an American old time banjo player who has recently learned a trick that may be able to let me play Irish tunes. I’ve always loved Irish tunes but they are legendary hard for clawhammer banjo players. Does anyone have any good recommendations for some fiddle tunes that may be up my alley?

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Hi folks, I'm looking for a song I heard back in 2006 or so. I've tried google searching portions of the lyrics I remember but I can't find it.

It starts out, "a piteous place was Ireland, in the 18th century. But from that land, was born a man, who'd set the people free. There had to be a better way, so home again he came. The uncrowned king of Ireland, Don O'Connell was his name."

"He brought the people with (a man?), they paid a small demand. A penny among each member, brought them all under his hand..."

Then I blank on a few verses. I think the last verse starts with, "in Italy, across the sea, he yielded to God's hand.."

If anyone knows this song or could post a copy of the lyrics I'd be really greatful. Unfortunately I don't recall the artist.

A recent visit the a show of the “Dublin Legends” with former Dubliner Sean Cannon, has reignited my love for Irish music and the Dubliners in particular. I wanted to dive a bit deeper into their catalogue but found myself a bit overwhelmed due to the vast amount of Best Of Albums and Re-Releases - so I thought I’d get myself a bit of inspiration here.

I own a 4-disc set called “God Save the Dubliners and Ireland” with roughly 70 songs, the albums “At home with the Dubliners” as well as the live albums “A night out with the Dubliners” and “Live at Vicar Street”.

I realize a bit of overlap will be unavoidable but maybe you have a couple of recommendations that would be a nice addition to the albums I already have? The only limitation is, that they should be available in Germany at least in form of digital download (CD would also be good). If there are solid remasters of their old songs, that would also be nice.

I’ve already identified the 40 year concert as an album to get, but I’d be very grateful for any other recommendations.

Thanks a lot in advance! :-)

What songs do you find get the best reaction at a sessions, like not just a poppy well known song, more a song that genuinely impresses and excites audiences into enthusiasticly appreciates a song.

I’d love a thunderbird but ya boy is ballin on a budget. I see some on Amazon for $70-100 but is there one more in the price range of a recorder that still works?

Does anyone know this song in other context then piano practice music? My wife is learning to play piano and when the teacher played this, she remembered the song and could sing along. To me it also sounds familiar, from a movie perhaps? All I could find was the sheet music written by Anne Terzibaschitch.

Sorry if this is a tagable thing, or if it isn't Irish. I'm unsure of the song too much. It was a long while ago. If it isn't Irish please tell me what language it is and possibly a title.

1. The song is NOT in english. Not a single word so bear with me there as I try my best to figure it out. Not even title is in english. Definitely remember it being either Irish or a close neighboring language.

2. It is/was on spotify. It was where I put it in my playlist for a while, before I got rid of it due to low storage at the time. I have no clue if it has a music video or not on Youtube.

3. It is over 5+ minutes long. Probably closer to 7-11+ minutes long, but I'm giving room for error here.

4. The spotify cover was tan, had I think a woman on it? All I remember is tan (kinda coffee old aged paper tan, like an old drawing), red and I think blueish teal in the center. Black lines in think to help differentiate from the background? I'm sorry if this isn't helpful. Full on battle-y feel to it but I'm not sure.

5. I think it was sung by a woman, or a woman with a man. But I know the backing track had drums. Kinda battle-y feel to it but that could be misguided judgement here.

If anyone finds it that'll be a great great help. I tried looking everywhere. If this isnt for this subreddit I will delete and try again in any subreddit you tell me is best for this request.

Updated for extra information: I found the genre of song to be similar to be fiana bán's song: blàth an chrainn in tone but the drumming was also like broceliande by antti matrikainen music, kinda like samhain by elenniyah. Took me a lot of digging to find similar vibe songs. Just 5+ minutes long, with buildup before the singer speaks and spoken not in english, and has a woman in teak with a coffee stained color background as the spotify album cover. A long long name.

I FOUND IT.

Hey, I just recently came across Dicky Deegan and the song called Fox's Lament. I tried searching online for the meaning behind the song, but didn't find anything. Can anyone please explain?

Thanks!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3FXfqW0_TJs&pp=ygULZm94YSBsYW1lbnQ%3D

Also if you have any other great music to recommend I'd be most grateful.

I'm a traditional singer and I like to do some lilting whenever I get together with friends who play fiddle, whistle, etc. I'm looking for suggestions for tunes that are lilt-able, to add to my repertoire. Do you have any favourite lilt-able tunes?

I'm a big fan of great Irish music, trad and original - Ye Vagabonds, Lankum, Lunasa, De Dan(n)an(n), Planxty, Bothy Band, Danú, Beoga..... etc - and I've pretty broad taste overall, from John Prine to Just Mustard.
I don't have time for cheesy country, a lot of noisy contrived pop acts, Ed Sheeran, and Coldplay.

But I can't understand how Amble have, in just over a year, gained such a huge following. Heading for half a million listeners on $potify, millions of plays, before they're released an album. They're billed as a "Huge" addition to the Big Top schedule for next year's Galway Arts Festival.
Obviously decent musicians.

But they just sound like Meh vagabonds to me - I think they lack passion, soul, or real artistry. What am I missing?