The Chieftans have a nice Christmas CD...can't recall the name of it, but I truly appreciate the Elvis Costello song - it helps me get through the time with the inlaws.
I just received two Christmas CD's in the mail today. The first one is Matt & Shannon Heaton's "Fine Winter's Night" and the other is Eileen Iver's "An Irish Christmas". I haven't had a chance to listen to either yet but they both appear to have a mix of tunes, carols, and original songs on them. I'll let you know once I get a chance to listen to them as I will be playing them on my radio show in mid-December.
Canadian band the Mcdades with Terry Mcdade (their harper father) and there album "Noel" ... check it out ..... http://cdbaby.com/cd/mcdades3
and scottish gaelic singer Fiona Mackenzie whos just released her new album "Duan Nollaig" full of gaelic christmas songs.... http://www.myspace.com/fionajmackenzie
The best I have heard is by the group Dordan with Mary Bergen et al--wonderful disc. Second favorite is the very pretty Cherish the Ladies Christmas disc that came out a few years ago.
MacCruiskeen--What we are looking for is albums that rise above that admittedly hideous moniker, and are actually good!
Just noticed that Nfg had already mentioned the Cherish the Ladies CD above, in which case, make it two votes for the Ladies.
By the way Nfg, that is an unusual name you have--is it pronounced the way it is spelled?
Cannot go with you on that one either Mr. Bliss
Do you know how they got Margaret O'Brien to cry while Judy Garland sang 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'? 2nd place goes to the "Fairytale". So you were close.
Best Celtic Christmas Records
Best Celtic Christmas Records
Favorite Celtic Christmas records? Looking for some for the holiday season.
# Posted on November 6th 2007 by kellyg
Re: Best Celtic Christmas Records
The Chieftans have a nice Christmas CD...can't recall the name of it, but I truly appreciate the Elvis Costello song - it helps me get through the time with the inlaws.
Eric
# Posted on November 6th 2007 by Jayhawk
Re: Best Celtic Christmas Records
Boho-ho-ho-hola by Bohola. Just coming out and you have to listen to the last cut (a "recipe".)
The music is superb.
MIke Keyes
http://www.banjosessions.com
# Posted on November 6th 2007 by mikeyes
Re: Best Celtic Christmas Records
Cherish The Ladies--On Christmas Night
The Chieftains--The Bells of Dublin
Mary Coogan and friends--Christmas
All are excellent Christmas CD's with a mix of traditional Christmas and ITM
# Posted on November 6th 2007 by Nfg
Re: Best Celtic Christmas Records
Matt and Shannon Heaton will be releasing their Christmas CD in a few weeks.
I have a feeling it will be pretty good.
# Posted on November 6th 2007 by sts
Re: Best Celtic Christmas Records
My all time favorites are the "Celtic Celebration Volume I and II by the Night Heron Consort.
Check out: http://www.nightheron.com/
# Posted on November 6th 2007 by MagRoibin
Re: Best Celtic Christmas Records
Brave confession to follow: I still listen to the "Irish Rovers - An Irish Christmas" every year. The kids love it.
# Posted on November 6th 2007 by SWFL Fiddler
Re: Best Celtic Christmas Records
I just received two Christmas CD's in the mail today. The first one is Matt & Shannon Heaton's "Fine Winter's Night" and the other is Eileen Iver's "An Irish Christmas". I haven't had a chance to listen to either yet but they both appear to have a mix of tunes, carols, and original songs on them. I'll let you know once I get a chance to listen to them as I will be playing them on my radio show in mid-December.
# Posted on November 6th 2007 by moria enya
Re: Best Celtic Christmas Records
Canadian band the Mcdades with Terry Mcdade (their harper father) and there album "Noel" ... check it out ..... http://cdbaby.com/cd/mcdades3
and scottish gaelic singer Fiona Mackenzie whos just released her new album "Duan Nollaig" full of gaelic christmas songs....
http://www.myspace.com/fionajmackenzie
# Posted on November 6th 2007 by rachrach
Re: Best Celtic Christmas Records
My favorite is The Barra MacNeils Christmas album. There are 2 volumes, I haven't gotten the second yet, but I love the first!
# Posted on November 6th 2007 by anastasiadesroches
Re: Best Celtic Christmas Records
You could try singing Jungle Bhoys to the tune of Jingle Bells
http://www.thejunglebhoys.net/songs.html
# Posted on November 6th 2007 by Key Maniac Lad
Re: Best Celtic Christmas Records
The best I have heard is by the group Dordan with Mary Bergen et al--wonderful disc. Second favorite is the very pretty Cherish the Ladies Christmas disc that came out a few years ago.
# Posted on November 6th 2007 by AlBrown
Re: Best Celtic Christmas Records
The Pogues - Fairytale of New York
# Posted on November 6th 2007 by musical soul
Re: Best Celtic Christmas Records
The Barra MacNeils! Right on ana, I have that 1st one too, great stuff.
# Posted on November 6th 2007 by SWFL Fiddler
Re: Best Celtic Christmas Records
'Best Celtic Christmas [records]'? Can an oxymoron have three words?
Bah, humbug!
# Posted on November 6th 2007 by Floss the Tethers
Re: Best Celtic Christmas Records
MacCruiskeen--What we are looking for is albums that rise above that admittedly hideous moniker, and are actually good!
Just noticed that Nfg had already mentioned the Cherish the Ladies CD above, in which case, make it two votes for the Ladies.
By the way Nfg, that is an unusual name you have--is it pronounced the way it is spelled?
# Posted on November 6th 2007 by AlBrown
Re: Best Celtic Christmas Records
I would second the Night Heron Consort for general purpose Christmas things.
# Posted on November 6th 2007 by zippydw
Re: Best Celtic Christmas Records
There is only one, yes ONE, great Christmas piece of music. "Fairytale of New York". Absolutely the only contender.
# Posted on November 7th 2007 by bodhran bliss
Best Christmas Song
Cannot go with you on that one either Mr. Bliss
Do you know how they got Margaret O'Brien to cry while Judy Garland sang 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'? 2nd place goes to the "Fairytale". So you were close.
# Posted on November 7th 2007 by Random_notes
Re: Best Celtic Christmas Records
I agree with Bliss.
"You were always on my mind" is indeed a great song but the Pet Shop Boys have alot to answer for!
BTW bliss how was the hols?
# Posted on November 7th 2007 by jfiddlerh