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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day – from Doolin’ and Skerryvore

A rare musical post from me in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day. My wife and I went to the inaugural Tulsa Irish Fest this year. We didn’t make it this year because I was recovering from knee surgery.

Last year we saw Doolin’, an Irish band from France. France!! They were great. I guess I would call it modern Irish music. No limerick’s or other gimmicks. Just great songs.

Doolin’ at Tulsa Irish Fest 2024.

Another band we saw was Skerryvore. They are from Scotland. They didn’t come back this year. They hit the big time and are playing huge sold out arenas. They are more of rock band but like Doolin’ this music is positive natured.

Skerryvore at Tulsa Irishfest 2024.

So this year, my wife made up some BlackSmiths (Smithwick ale and Guiness Stout) and we fired up my ipod in the back yard and had our own concert. Next year we’ll be at the event!!

I am linking up with Music Moves Me

Not my Mother’s Irish Music, Doolin’ and Skerryvore at Tulsa’s Irishfest

Last weekend Heather and I ventured out to Tulsa Irishfest. One of those long time events that came to an end when covid hit and this year they brought it back for the first time since. We were in the mood for a little Irish beer and some music. The only Irish music I know is the jigs and such and they are okay but nothing I could get excited about. Did I get woken up by what I heard.

There is this Irish band out of France, what? They call themselves Doolin’. And wow, they can play. They can rock!! We and the rest of the audience loved them. Check the link for their facebook site. Check the videos. Their songs are not about drinking and such, they are about life and love. The message is great.

The other Irish band we saw was Skerryvore. They are actually from Scotland. Again, they can rock and their songs have a great message. The lead singer has such a voice.

We saw some other bands as well but these were my top two. Heather and I went home and downloaded a ton of their music and that is all I have been listening to since. We are going back to Tulsa’s Irishfest next year and hope that these guys are returning.