Every year for St. Patrick's Day, I compile a new list of St Patrick's Day MP3 downloads that are 100% free and legal. This year, I decided to present them in a new format. This year, all the files are compiled like a gigantic digital compilation CD. I ZIP the files up and you just need to download one file.

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17 Free Irish & Celtic Music Downloads for St. Patrick's Day

1. "Seven Drunken Nights" by Brobdingnagian Bards
   Scottish and Irish folk songs combined with the Lord of the Rings music and a wee bit o'Celtic fun. The Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo from Austin, Texas. Their unique brand of folk music on the autoharp, recorder, and mandolin has made them one of the most-popular Celtic music groups online where they give away thousands of free Celtic MP3 downloads daily. The Brobdingnagian Bards perform coast-to-coast, and in a given month might be at a Lord of the Rings Oscar Party, a Celtic festival, or a Science Fiction Conventions. However, they are an absolute favorite at Renaissance Faires where they add high-energy and wit to make every show a memorable experience.
   
   Buy CD: "The Holy Grail of Irish Drinking Songs"
   
   


2. "Lord of the Pounce" by Marc Gunn
   This was the fourth release off my Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers CD. It parodies "Lord of the Dance" and tells exciting tail of how cats were there since the beginning.
   
   Cats. Irish music. Drinking songs. Nowhere else but from the bright imagination of Marc Gunn would those three elements be so neatly integrated. Yet Gunn, sometimes called "the hardest working man in Celtic music" around his hometown in Austin, is an accomplished musician and entrepreneur who not long ago headlined at the Oscar party for Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
   
   Buy CD: "Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers"
   
   


3. "The Polka Set" by Wild Clover Band
   Don't let the fact that The Wild Clover Band is based in Nebraska throw you from the fact that they play amazing music. Their CD was an instant favorite of mine when I got it last year. That was one of the reasons I decided to include them as the first track on my newly released Victims of Irish Music compilation CD.
   
   Because of this fusion of styles, The Wild Clover Band advertises themselves as "Irish Music and More." Playing in a local pub, the group began primarily as an instrumental group focusing on Irish and American fiddle tunes. They have now evolved into a group that specializes in Irish dance tunes, pub songs, and ballads and has played festivals, community concerts, pubs, and private functions throughout the state of Nebraska, as well as Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and South Dakota.
   
   Buy CD: "Behind the Blarney"
   
   


4. "Princess Royale" by Thomas "Doc" Grauzer
   "Doc" Grauzer is a harper and storyteller in the Irish tradition. He is fascinated with the traditional harp music of Ireland, Scotland and Wales. When performing live he throws in historical background, folklore or weird stories between the tunes.
   
   I first met Doc performing at Mother's Cafe in Austin where he has played three times a week for eight years! The sad tragedy is that Mother's recently had a fire. So for the first time in eight years there is no harp music there. So please help out an amazing Irish harper. Pick up a copy of this beautiful CD.
   
   Buy CD: "Infernal Harp Racket"
   
   


5. "Rakes of Mallow" from Men of Thunda
   Thundaing out of Kentucky, this group takes two of the earliest instruments known to man--the drums and the bagpipes--and pays tribute to an ancient form of Celtic musical entertainment.
   
   What makes Men of Thunda different from military pipe bands is that Men of Thunda is strictly a band of entertainers. They do not enter in competitions. What they do, however, is strive to bring fun to their audience through their music, composed of spirited renditions of traditional Highland bagpipe melodies accompanied by tribal drumbeats.
   It is a raucous good time for anyone who loves the pipes.
   
   


6. "Elevator" from Booze Brothers
   What emerges when you mix Irish music with punk rock? Shaken or stirred, the result is The Booze Brothers. Their sound is unlike other Celtic punk bands: more traditional than Flogging Molly and more rock than the Young Dubliners. Having heard a lot of Celtic rock groups, I always look for something exceptional and different. This band fits the bill!
   
   Buy CD: "Elevator"
   
   


7. "Alice's Reels " from The Tea Merchants
   The Tea Merchants were formed a few years ago by Chris, Charlie, and Rob as a method by which to procure grocery money and a free evening tab at the bar. They are my favorite band to watch here in Austin. And this year, they were honored as the second Celtic band in Austin (after the Brobdingnagian Bards) to win an Austin Music Award. In a town touted as the Live Music Capitol of the World, that is no easy task. A BIG congrats to these brilliant musicians and for the release of their brand new CD.
   
   Buy CD: "One Lump Or Two?" (coming soon)
   
   


8. "Scottish Ballade" by Christiane Cargill
   I always appreciate bands who go for an "intimate" sound. When I saw that description on Christiane's site, I had to explore further. An accomplished and agile pianist with a gift for melodies and a fluid, soulful voice, she begged to take piano and organ lessons at the tender age of 3, while her legs were still too short to reach the pedals. Later, she was classically trained only to be drawn to the music of Ireland and Scotland, with a gorgeous result.
   
   Buy CD: "Metamorphosis" (coming soon)
   
   


9. "The Skylark" from Culann's Hounds
   I'm always looking for larger than life music for my magazine and podcast. Culann's House is one of those bands. And the name is fitting to as they were named after one of the great warriors of Irish legend. They're masters of the San Francisco Celtic scene and while they describe their style as a punk-Irish-hoedown. The music goes way beyond that with a solid traditional sound that connects with the listener like most music doesn't.
   
   Buy CD: "The Year of the Dog"
   
   


10. "Bonnie Ship the Diamond" by Irish Stout
    This duo combines the Irish with piratey raucous Irish songs straight from the pub. They're taking the internet by storm with their free podcast, called Your Weekly Irish Stout, featuring free Irish songs every week. So go out and pirate their music. This entry sponsored by the letter Rrrrrr!
    
    Buy CD: A Collection of Irish Pub Songs
    
    


11. "The Willows/Three Ashes" from Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer
    Since the days when Muckle Flugga tore up the charts on MP3.com, I've been a fan of this talented Celtic duo. Currently taking the folk world by storm, Vicki is one of the best pipers in the business, able to seamlessly veer from soulful airs to driving, up-tempo tunes to set every foot tapping, and this is all aided by Jonny's brilliantly inventive, subtle yet strong guitar work.
    
    Although best-known for their instrumental skills, the duo have also added a healthy number of songs to their act, and have rightly established themselves as one of the best young duos around on the folk scene today!
    
    Buy CD: "Scatter Pipes"
    
    


12. "Maid on the Shore" from Ceili Moss
    Ceili Moss can be best described as "acoustic folk-rock with a Celtic-Pan-European edge that is not afraid of coloring a bit outside of the lines..." But if a band's description doesn't reel you in, then perhaps a personal testimony. I've been hearing people rave about this band for years. Sadly, it's only now that I actually found time to listen. And wow! Beautiful arrangements. I'll be listening to more of them in the future.
    
    Buy CD: "On the Shore"
    
    


13. "Madam I'm A Darlin'" by Queen's Gambit
    Based out of Oklahoma, Queen's Gambit not only performs in costume and in character, but also plays Celtic traditional folk music with a side of Renaissance Dance. Their style is appealing to people of all ages, and their on-site banter that flows during performances really brings their performances to life. But for me, it's a joy to see this fun band grow musically as they have done since I first met them many long years ago.
    
    Buy CD: "Off the Board"
    
    


14. "Mrs. McGrath" by HOMELAND
    Since 1999, HOMELAND has been rockin' the stage with their own style of music that is a conglomeration of new rock and old Celtic style, creating some "tricked out traditional" tunes since their origination. HOMELAND is one of those bands that will keep you on your feet, and keep your toes tappping.
    
    Buy CD: "We Never Got This Far Alone"
    
    


15. "Time Ticks Away" by Jigger
    Take a rowdy mandolin and guitar player who doesn't like sleeves on any of his shirts, combine that with a singer-songwriter obsessed with the themes of time, love, boats and drinking; slot in a wailing fiddle player who can't stay still; then add three part harmonies, a dash of larrikin humour and you get Jigger--an energetic three-piece who play spirited acoustic music. The music is lively with a hint of bluegrass and cool groove.
    
    Buy CD: "Time Ticks Away" EP
    
    


16. "Downtown Baghdad Blues" by Black 47
    They are a band that is best described as an unblinkingly political and thoroughly Irish form of rock 'n roll. Their songs cover a range of topics from the Northern Ireland conflict to civil rights and unrest in contemporary New York. But what sets the band apart is that their music can be humorous, informative and always rockin'. They are by far one of my favorite Celtic bands of all time!
    
    Buy CD: "Elvis Murphy's Green Suede Shoes"
    
    


17. "Ar Sorserez (La Sorciere)/Muneira" by Rowan
    Rowan's music not only takes the listener through a spiritual journey through time, but also transcends genres. From the 17th Century English Faire to an 18th Century Jacobite uprising to the American Civil War to the 20th Century Belfast, their music calls forth what human beings share down through the ages and across borders. With a balanced mix of ballads and jigs, this band's music reflects their roots in the deep spiritual resonance of the Celtic lands, they acknowledge, praise, and validate all folk music from all lands in all periods. It will take you on a journey through time and leave you wanting more.
    
    Buy CD: "Tales Through Time"
    
    
    And just because I got carried away, here's one more bonus MP3...
    
    
18. "Lark in the Morning" by Maidens IV
    With the heartbeat of the bodhran, the spirit of the violin and viola, and the soft tunings of the guitar, Maidens IV is bringing a youthful vigor and class to Celtic and Folk sounds. These four sisters, Havilah, Heather, Abigail and Tabitha Justice have been performing classical and baroque music wih their nine siblings. With a new sound of their own, they formed Maidens IV, bringing a new sound and genre to the mix as they stoke the fire of the Celtic and Folk scene. I always loved this song and they execute it beautifully!
    
    Buy CD: "Four Aflame"
    

Well, I hope you have a brilliant St. Patrick's Day. Drink responsibly and Slainte!

Oh! And don't forget some of these MP3s are time sensitive. They are exclusive to this magazine for ONE MONTH ONLY!

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Marc Gunn is an Irish and Scottish folk singer with a strange affinity for Celtic ballads, drinking songs and cats. He is the lead singer for the Brobdingnagian Bards. He is also Celtic music podcaster and promoters as well as publisher of Celtic MP3s Music Magazine.

Reposted from the Celtic MP3s Music Magazines St. Patrick's Day Music Article.

See! I told you I would post some more St. Patrick's Day quotations. Sure, it took me longer than I had expected, but hey! You take what you can get. The St. Patrick's Day Party is just beginning too! Five more days until my St. Paddy's Day birthday.

1. "Half a loaf of bread is better than no bread at all."
   -- Irish Proverb
   
   
2. "Remember even if you loose all, keep your good name; for if you loose that you are worthless."
   -- Irish Proverb
   
   
3. "An Irishman is never drunk as long as he can hold onto one blade of grass to keep from falling off the earth."
   -- Irish Saying
   
   
4. "Don't be breaking your shin on a stool that's not in your way."
   -- Irish Saying
   
   
5. "Ireland is rich in literature that understands a soul's yearnings, and dancing that understands a happy heart."
   -- Margaret Jackson
   
   
6. "Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and fat."
   -- Alex Levine
   
   
7. "O Ireland isn't it grand you look--Like a bride in her rich adornin? And with all the pent-up love of my heart I bid you the top o' the mornin!"
   -- John Locke "The Exile's Return"
   
   
8. "In Ireland the inevitable never happens and the unexpected constantly occurs."
   -- Sir John Pentland Mahaffy
   
   
9. "On she went, and her maiden smile In safety lighted her round the Green Isle; And blest forever was she who relied Upon Erin's honor and Erin's pride."
   -- Thomas Moore
   
   
10. "When anyone asks me about the Irish character, I say look at the trees. Maimed, stark and misshapen, but ferociously tenacious."
    -- Edna O'Brien (1932– )
    
    
11. "Why should Ireland be treated as a geographical fragment of England . . . Ireland is not a geographical fragment, but a nation."
    -- Charles Stewart Parnell (1846—1891)
    
    
12. "Eternal is the fact that the human creature born in Ireland and brought up in its air is Irish. I have lived for twenty years in Ireland and for seventy-two in England; but the twenty came first, and in Britain I am still a foreigner and shall die one."
    -- George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950 )
    
    
13. "There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting."
    -- John Millington Synge (1871–1909)
    
    
14. "Anyone acquainted with Ireland knows that the morning of St. Patrick's Day consists of the night of the 17th of March flavored strongly with the morning of the 18th."
    -- Unknown
    
    
15. "We . . . are no petty people. We are one of the great stocks of Europe. We are the people of Burke; we are the people of Swift, the people of Emmet, the people of Parnell. We have created most of the modern literature of this country. We have created the best of its political intelligence."
    -- W. B. Yeats (1865–1939) speech in the Irish Senate, June 11, 1925

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Well, I already mentioned a bunch of St. Patrick's Day lyrics, but I thought I'd still specify that there are a lot of great St. Patrick's Day songs. These are some of my favorite Irish songs to sing, As well as just some of the popular Irish songs to sing by others. I'm sure I'm missing a bunch, but I'll add more in the future.

• An Irish Lullaby
• Danny Boy
• Fiddler's Green
• Finnegan's Wake
• Happy Birthday From Ireland
• Jedi Drinking Song (can't forget this one)
  
• Johnny Jump Up
• Old Dun Cow
• Patriot Game
• Rattlin' Bog
• Seven Drunken Nights
• The Leprechaun (You're No Irish Laddie)
• The Parting Glass
• The Scotsman
• The Unicorn Song
• When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
• Whiskey in the Jar
• Wild Mountain Thyme
• Wild Rover
  

And once again You can find more St Patrick's Day lyrics on my St. Patrick's Day Party website. So go ahead. Start printing out the lyrics and sing-a-long. You might even enjoy it!

Slainte! (pron. slawn-chuh, it means "cheers" or "to your health")

St. Patrick's Day is getting closer. So I've been reading more about this Irish holiday of holidays. It's funny looking at most of the articles about St. Patrick's Day. Most of them are all shamrocks and leprechauns and green beer. It's seen as time to dress green and get drunk.

While I guess I'm not the best judge of such things since I play Irish drinking songs, in fact, I do encourage temperance. Getting totally pissed is both unattractive and not that much fun. To me, I'd rather be in control. Of course if you're gonna drink on St. Patrick's Day, have fun, but be gentle to your body (and others around you). Don't get plastered, drink so you actually might enjoy yourself, not so your vomiting green crap all over your friends.

This has been a public service announcement from Marc Gunn. hehe!

Oh! And if you want to be REALLY smart, stay away from green beer all together. That's just nasty. Guinness all the way!

Okay, here's some nice St. Patrick's Day quotes:

1. "It's not that the Irish are cynical. It's rather that they have a wonderful lack of respect for everything and everybody."
   -- Brendan Behan(1923-1964) - Irish dramatist, author
   
   
2. "In order to find his equal, an Irishman is forced to talk to God."
   -- Stephen Braveheart
   
   
3. "St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic."
   -- Adrienne Cook
   
   
4. "When I die I want to decompose in a barrel of porter and have it served in all the pubs in Ireland."
   -- J. P. Dunleavy
   
   
5. "This is one race of people for whom psychoanalysis is of no use whatsoever."
   -- Sigmund Freud (about the Irish)
   
   
6. "There is an Irish way of paying compliments as though they were irresistible truths which makes what would otherwise be an impertinence delightful."
   -- Katherine Tynan Hinkson
   
   
7. "You've got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was."
   -- Irish Proverb
   
   
8. "The most beautiful music of all is the music of what happens."
   -- Irish Proverb
   
   
9. "A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book."
   -- Irish Proverb
   
   
10. "You never miss the water till the well has run dry."
    -- Irish Proverb

More quotes coming soon...

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St. Patrick's Day is almost here. If you haven't ordered your favorite St. Patrick's Day CDs, what are you waiting for? If you need help picking CDs, here are my suggestions:

1. Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers by Marc Gunn
2. The Holy Grail of Irish Drinking Songs by Brobdingnagian Bards
3. The Tea Merchants by The Tea Merchants
4. A Collection of Irish Pub Songs by Irish Stout
5. The Secret World of Celtic Rock by Various Artists
6. Coventina's Well by Various Artists
7. Digital Flashbacks by Celtic Stone
8. One Spot on Earth by Heidi, Stef & Bow Triplets
9. A Pocketful of Lint by Kennedy's Kitchen
10. From the Ashes by Sarah Dinan
    

You can also still find a bunch of St. Patrick's Day lyrics on my website as well. I hope you have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

It's that time of year again--St. Patrick's Day. People are getting ready for and searching out the wazzoo for everything Irish. So Irish drinking songs are popular once again.

That's good news to me because Irish drinking songs is what I do. Whether it be Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers, Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lover's Companion, The Holy Grail of Irish Drinking Songs, A Collection of Irish Pub Songs, or even the Pub Songs Podcast, this year I practically have a monopoly on Irish drinking songs... or at least the term.

Because exit the internet, and no one has heard of Marc Gunn or the Brobdingnagian Bards. They're still hung up on The Dubliners, the Irish Rovers, The Clancy Brothers, The Wolfe Tones, and other groups who've given a name to the drinking songs of Irish music. And with good cause. Those bands are awesome. Those are the groups from whom I learned many of the Irish drinking songs I sing today. So raise a glass to them.

Yet where they made a name for Irish music in middle of last century, I'm trying trying to do the same in the digital era. No one is out promoting Celtic music. That's why I started the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. My goal is to keep Irish folk music alive. So I have all those CDs above, plus, I have a traditional Irish music compilation CD and try to promote Celtic groups as I am able.

That said, St. Patrick's Day is almost here. And you can bet I'll be doing a lot for the Irish holiday. Keep an ear open for podcasts and MP3s and magazines and of course new CDs of Irish drinking songs, because that's what I do when I want to promote St. Patrick's Day music.

And why shouldn't I? It's my birthday after all.