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Phoenyx - Keepers of the Flame cover artwork. A Celtic pattern over a black background.
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Phoenyx Rekindles the Celtic Rock Fire: Keepers of the Flame Returns

Angel Romero December 7, 2025 1 Comment Celtic musicCeltic rockPhoenyxworld music

Phoenyx – Keepers of the Flame (Prometheus Music, 2025) Phoenyx was a pioneering Celtic rock band that was well known in the San Francisco Bay…

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Tempest - Going Home
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Tempest, 30 Years of Magnetic Celtic Rock

Angel Romero November 9, 2022 No Comments Celtic musicCeltic rockLief SorbyeTempestworld music

Tempest – Going Home (Celtodelic, 2022) American Celtic rock band Tempest is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the album “Going Home.” The band was formed…

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Skerryvore - Photo by Chris Kesiak
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Interview with Scottish Band Skerryvore

Angel Romero July 29, 2022 No Comments Alec Dalglishbass; Alan ScobieCeltic musicCeltic rockCraig EspieDaniel GillespieFraser WestJodie BremanesonMartin GillespieScott WoodScottish musicSkerryvore

Scottish band Skerryvore is currently touring the United States and will be playing a free concert on the Memorial Union Terrace on July 30, 2022,…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Skerryvore

Angel Romero July 26, 2022 2 Comments Celtic musicCeltic rockScotlandScottish musicSkerryvoreworld fusionworld music

Scottish Celtic rock band Skerryvore was formed in 2005. The first lineup included Tiree brothers Daniel Gillespie and Martin Gillespie, together with Fraser West and…

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On the Path to St. Patrick: The Rumjacks

Angel Romero March 16, 2021 No Comments Celtic rockThe Rumjacks

Australian Celtic rock band The Rumjacks has released Hestia, its fifth studio album. The multinational group introduces a new lead singer Mike Rivkees (USA). The…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Tempest

Angel Romero December 20, 2017 No Comments Celtic musicCeltic rockTempestUnited States of America

Tempest is an American Celtic rock band founded by vocalist and mandolin player Lief Sorbye, drummer Adolfo Lazo, guitarist Rob Wullenjohn, and bassist Mark Showalter.…

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