Occasionally someone will have a fusion project that I’ll find interesting, but like Lunasa it usually starts with people who are well-founded virtuosos in whatever genre they’re drawing from. There are also versions that are packaged in the same way "Celtic Rock" is, but I prefer to seek out the roots versions of whatever it is. I’m very lucky to be living in an area where I have access to great concerts in just about any genre.
Now when I want to hear Middle Eastern music I go and listen to the experts.
One day I looked at the lot and realized that I wouldn’t live long enough to learn any of them the way I wanted to, so I whittled it down to one genre and 2 or three instruments. Then for some other genres I had a dumbek, mizmar (zurna) mijwiz, nay, bendir, tar, def, tabla balady, kalimba, crumhorn, recorders, zamponia, bombo, conga, kena, ukulele, buzuk, and a variety of shakey egg type things from various corners of the Earth. Besides concertina and flute (and piano) I had a harp and hammered dulcimer. The room collected a lot of instruments over the years. I used to have a music room where I kept my piano. There are too many genres out there, Will. I don’t care for guitar bands much, so why would I like one with a “Celtic” theme? Nothing wrong with that… right? # But to me Flogging Molly is just a guitar band with “Celtic” affectations. That doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with fusion/rock projects – I just find it to be boring in most cases… but not all.Ĭase in point when artists are well founded and highly accomplished in the traditions they’re fusing the results can be very exciting and entertaining. I will usually seek out the roots music of whatever genre I’m attracted to. If I’m hankering for Mexican food - I head for the Mission District. Unlike Will, I never go to Taco Bell™ for any meal – but that’s my choice. "Celtic Rock" is in the same way presented with mainstream sounding electric guitars and drums the meat & potatoes of pop music that makes it palatable. You get the ethnic-like food with all of the colorful plastic decor and packaging. What I was saying is "Celtic Rock" features the Irish melodies served up with the accoutrements that pop music offers in the same way that Taco Bell™ serves up Mexican style food complete with drive-thru neon eating stations and corporate logos that we expect from fast-food establishments. If yer unable or unwilling to follow these rules, refunds may be requested within 48 hours of the show.Musicfan, I never said there was anything "wrong" with Celtic Rock" you read that into it. Unvaccinated fans over 12 years old with a valid medical restriction & medical note will be required to take a COVID-19 diagnostic test within 48-hours before entry to the facility, and will provide proof of negative result to security prior to entering the venue. Unvaccinated fans under 12 years of age will be required to take a COVID-19 diagnostic test within 48-hours before entry to the facility and will provide proof of negative result to security prior to entering the venue. Or, have received a negative COVID-19 diagnostic test within 48-hours before entry to the facility and provide proof of negative result to security prior to entering the venue. We require that you verify that you will follow the following rules to keep yerself and others safe:Īll fans must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (at least two weeks after final dose) and provide proof of vaccination. We play shows because we love sharing our music with YOU.īut, the unpredictable & ever-changing world we’re living in requires us to all be flexible in the ways that we share our music.