A Santa Monica band that mixes traditional Irish and Scottish folk with contemporary energy.
For their blend of folk energy and storytelling, check out 'Beggarman' or 'The Long Way Home.' They're the kind of band that sounds like they're playing right in front of you.
They got a significant boost in 1997 when they performed the theme song for James Cameron's film 'Titanic,' which helped push them toward wider recognition. Songs like 'Beggarman' and 'Never Drink 'Em Dry (Johnny Tarr's Funeral)' show their knack for lively, pub-ready tunes. They've built a following through extensive touring and a straightforward approach to Celtic music.
Gaelic Storm formed in Santa Monica in 1996, with Patrick Murphy on vocals, bodhrán, and guitar. Their self-titled debut came out in 1998, mixing traditional Irish and Scottish folk with some contemporary touches. They've kept up a steady pace of albums since then, including 'Herstory' in 1999 and 'How Are We Getting Home?' in 2002.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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