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The Dubliners were an Irish folk band founded in Dublin in 1962 as The Ronnie Drew Ballad Group, named after its founding member; they subsequently renamed themselves The Dubliners. The line-up saw many changes in personnel over their fifty-year career, but the group's success was centred on lead singers Luke Kelly and Ronnie Drew. The band garnered international success with their lively Irish folk songs, traditional street ballads and instrumentals.
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The Dubliners were an Irish folk band founded in Dublin in 1962 as The Ronnie Drew Ballad Group, named after its founding member; they subsequently renamed themselves The Dubliners. The line-up saw many changes in personnel over their fifty-year career, but the group's success was centred on lead singers Luke Kelly and Ronnie Drew. The band garnered international success with their lively Irish folk songs, traditional street ballads and instrumentals.
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2009 collection from the Irish Folk/Rock band. With a history stretching back over two decades, they are the definition of journeymen rockers. The band are now regarded as national heroes in Ireland and originally entered the charts in 1990 with their debut single spending nine weeks at #1 in their home country. They have recently enjoyed a huge resurgence with their cover of 'About You Now', originally performed by the ever-changing Sugababes. This track was originally covered on a show in Ireland but was so successful they released the track and it stormed to #1 all in aid of charity. 22 tracks including 'About You Now', 'N17', 'Last Summer in New York', 'To Win Just Once' and 'I Useta Lover' (the biggest selling Irish single of all time). Universal.
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After three years of breakout touring at some of the biggest roots festivals in the United States and Canada, and another three years locked out of the live performance world they have so ambitiously cultivated, Doolin’, France’s premiere practitioners of Irish and Celtic music, return with a new album entitled CIRCUS BOY.
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In a country that loves its Celtic music, it's no surprise that Vancouver's Pat Chessell has become known as one of the most exciting roots artists in Western Canada. Pat's rootsy vocal style, charismatic stage presence and expert musicianship (guitar) are making for an ever-growing audience of enthusiastic fans.
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Hothouse Flowers are an Irish rock band that combine traditional Irish music with influences from soul, gospel, and rock. Formed in 1985 in Dublin, they started as street performers. Their first album, People (1988), was the most successful debut album in Irish history, reaching No. 1 in Ireland and No. 2 in the UK. After two more albums and extensive touring, the group separated in 1994. Since getting back together in 1998, the band members have been sporadically issuing new songs and touring, but also pursuing solo careers.
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This 2006 Hothouse Flowers collection from WEA International mines much of the same territory as Rhino's Greatest Hits and London's Best of Hothouse Flowers, boasting a wealth of favorites like "Don't Go," "It'll Be Easier in the Morning," "I'm Sorry," "Give It Up," and "I Can See Clearly Now." What sets The Platinum Collection apart from previous overviews is the inclusion of rarities like "Hard Rain," "Kansas City," and "Hydroman," making it solid choice for longtime fans as well as newcomers to the Irish group's soulful gospel and blues-kissed Celtic pop.
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Celtic Thunder is an Irish singing group and stage show known for its eclectic, theatrical style show. The group is backed by the Celtic Thunder Band on their concert tours, and their live shows are known for the use of dramatic set pieces (often invoking symbols of ancient Celtic mythology), visual effects, and highly choreographed staging.