To say thanks for your support we wanted to send you some NEW music for the holidays.
We’ve included some details about the artist, Mickey Harte, and are excited about working with him in the new year.
Enjoy this awesome new song from Mickey:
At the age of 15 Mickey Harte began his musical career entertaining audiences, singing and playing guitar in venues around the N.W. of Ireland. This quickly developed into a full time job when he and some musician friends formed the band “Kryptix” writing and recording his first original album at 17 with the band, while at the same time finishing 2nd level education at St. Columba’s College, in his native Co.Donegal. he completed 5 years and successfully passed the leaving cert exams.
From there Mickey moved straight into 3rd level education studying the “Rock school-Performance” course at Senior college, Ballyfermot, Dublin, and was awarded a Merit grade from city of Dublin V.E.C. continuing to perform with his band for some years and gaining valuable experience on the road. Eventually, Mickey felt the need to go his own way and embarked on a solo career as a full time singer/songwriter, playing acoustic clubs and theatres and supporting many well known irish and international artist during that period.
Mickey returned to collage to further study his music and completed a 2 year btec natoinal diploma course in popular Music at N.W.I.F.H.E. Derry City. recieving a distintion. In 2002 Mickey reluctantly auditioned for a brand new T.V. talent show called “you’re a star ” on R.T.E. the programme took Ireland by storm and Mickey became a house-hold name after winning the competition out right. as part of the winning prize he represented Ireland in the 2003 Eurovision song competition in Riga, Latvia. Signing a record deal with sony records U.K. and recording the #1 album “sometimes right, sometimes wrong” with U.K. producer John Kelly (paul mc cartney, chris rea, kate bush), and We’ve got the world” became the biggest and fastest selling single in Irleland that year.
In 2004 mickey moved on from sony to set up his own label “swerve music” and to date has released 1 full length “Live and Learn”, 2 ep’s and 6 singles on swerve and is currently working on 2nd full length for release spring 2010.
Recently Mickey signed a publishing deal with elevate music for the album “live and learn” and some of his past catalogue, www.elevatemusic.net and is currently working as a contributor and mentor on RTE’s “star search” for young peoples programing. www.rte.ie/ice click on(star search). This has in turn led to a project called “Musicool Europe” established with friend and TV presenter Brian Ormond. and veteran songwriter and performer Francie conway(song writing coach-the rock school,Dublin). The project is an educational and Music based programme for young performers, musicians and bands. www.bebo.com/musicooleurope
The last 12 months have been busy for mickey with gigs both in Ireland and Europe(Germany, Switzerland,Spain, france) and other side projects including writing the theme music for TV’s celeb boxing programme “lords of the ring” summer 09 and various contributions and performances on the ryan show (2fm), RTE’s late late show, and TV3′s Ireland AM, Expose, Irelands top 10′s.
For further info: www.myspace.com/mickeyharte
Email: handonharte@gmail.com
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While the Celtic Force Team was working in Williamsburg this past weekend, on the other side of the state of Virginia, Celtic Force had a presence at the Radford Highland Games.
Teribus, the band that caught many by surprise at Grandfather Mountain this year, delivered their brand of rhythmic music to an appreciative crowd. This mix of pipes, drum & strings is making their mark on the Celtic music world with their musicianship and energy. These performers are experienced and deliver quality shows. Check out more information and song samples at www.teribusmusic.com
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The Blessed Blend composes and performs music, blending Native American and Celtic sounds creating a harmony of tribal music from these two ancient and still thriving indigenous cultures. Through music, they share a deep love for the drum, flutes, dance, language, culture and stories passed down from ancient times. When the Scots and Irish immigrated into these Appalachian mountain lands they found a kindred people. During the 17th century the Scots coined the term “Blessed Blend” to describe the marriage union between a Celt and a Native. The same term was applied to the children who were born of these unions; carrying in their bloodlines the beauty of both. Experience something special that touches on a little known part of history.
For more info, please visit: www.TheBlessedBlend.com
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The first thing that attracts you to BARLEYJUICE is their uncanny ability to pen songs that sound like they could be straight from a classic Pogues or Flogging Molly album. The second thing that hits you is their wit and prowess in performing them. This is why they’re making waves in the Celtic community and beyond. A brilliant pan-Celtic trad & original rock band with endless personality & musical prowess. Humble, as the day is long, too. The kind of blokes you’d introduce to your distant cousin’s adopted niece at Christmas time to keep them from eating all the pie. Of course, you want to make sure the hard spirits are locked up.
For more information, please visit: www.barleyjuice.com!
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Williamsburg Scottish Festival, www.wsfonline.org, is entering its 31st season and they have put themselves in the position to become one of the premier events of their type on the east coast. In 2008 we witnessed the move of the Festival from its long time home, across from the Jamestown Historic Site, to a beautiful, multi-functional facility just outside Williamsburg located on the Chickahominy River in Lenexa, VA. It also marked the first year that Celtic Force was signed on to provide the Celtic entertainment.
The name of the site is Rockahock Campground and it offers more then the name implies. Rockahock boast camping sites, both primitive and full hook up, but also cabin & yurt rentals, a great parade field, a covered permanent stage, separate banquet hall and roadhouse with plenty of parking not far off of I-64 between Richmond and Williamsburg. They even have what they refer to as year round residents due to the large park model community that sits on the backside of the property. There is even access to boat launches from the property. Rockahock also produces events throughout their season that highlights everything from Bluegrass and Country music to motorcycles and mini Coopers. Find out more about this wonderful location at www.rockahock.com.
The WSF Board of Directors has charged Celtic Force with providing some of the best in Celtic music talent from today’s market as a way to help improve the overall quality of the event. 2008 featured the lineup of Barleyjuice, Albannach, Rathkeltair and Poisoned Dwarf with David R Ross adding his Scottish historic perspective. These great entertainers put on a fantastic show.
This year we have another great lineup to present. Albannach will return along with David R Ross to deliver us the true energy of Scotland. We are proud to announce that Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas will bring their world-renowned fiddle and cello duo to the festival and we will add Williamsburg’s own Coyote Run to the mix. And if that wasn’t special enough the Air Force Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble will be with us on Sat. to help pay tribute to the military and first responder guest that the event honors during the weekend.
You want to put Oct. 2 & 3 on your schedule it’s going to be a great weekend in Virginia!
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DAVID R ROSS…
is a patriotic Scot who loves his country and its people. He is passionate about the rich tapestry of Scottish history. David is a writer and historian who has specialised in the great Scottish hero Sir William Wallace.
He released his first book in 1999 called On the Trail of William Wallace followed in turn by 6 more publications on topics including Robert the Bruce, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and his latest on The Black Douglas. Ross manages to write about Scotland and her historical past with a poignancy and touch of humour.
As a result of his unique style, the reader not only learns history but travels to the sites in which all transpired. David tours the United States extensively appearing at Highland Games and Celtic festivals as well as lecturing at academic institutions and historical societies.
For more on David, please visit: http://www.davidrross.org/
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