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The Listening Room · A growing directory

Celtic artists from around the world.

Musicians who keep the tradition moving, from Tokyo to Donegal and along the US East Coast to Tennessee. Every listing is free and links only to the artist’s own official pages. These are source-checked starting points, not a complete map.

Featured artist
Japan · Irish traditional

O'Jizo

Tokyo trio (flute, bouzouki/accordion, guitar) playing Irish tradition and originals since 2008. Played Milwaukee Irish Fest 2026.

Japan · Irish music

John John Festival

Japanese band playing Irish music.

Japan · Contemporary Celtic

Celtechadenza

A self-described "new type of Celtic music" from Japan.

Japan · Irish céilí

Toyota Ceili Band

Céilí band led by O'Jizo flute player Kozo Toyota.

Japan (Osaka) · Irish céilí / dance music

SAINAK Ceili Band

Osaka band of dancers and players who specialize in music for Irish dancing.

Japan · Celtic

Ottories

Japanese Celtic band.

Japan · Irish folk

tricolor

Japanese trio playing Irish-rooted folk music and original tunes since 2009.

Canada (Ontario) · Celtic rock / fusion

Glengarry Bhoys

Glengarry County band blending Highland Scots and French Canadian music with rock since 1998.

Canada · Celtic fiddle

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy

Celtic fiddle recording and touring artists.

Ireland · Irish traditional

Altan

Donegal band known for their native Donegal fiddle style.

Ireland · Irish traditional

Dervish

Irish traditional band - the one whose CD first pulled Kozo Toyota into Irish music.

Ireland · Celtic / Americana

We Banjo 3

Irish band known for banjo-led Celtic and Americana.

Scotland · Celtic rock

Skerryvore

Award-winning Scottish band.

Scotland · Contemporary folk

Breabach

Glasgow-based band rooted in Highland and Island tradition.

Scotland · Scottish folk

Talisk

Scottish folk band.

Spain (Galicia) · Celtic / Galician gaita

Carlos Núñez

Galician piper and ambassador of Celtic music and Galician tradition.

Ireland · Irish traditional

Lúnasa

Irish traditional band formed in 1997; its official site describes its acoustic arrangements.

Ireland · Irish traditional

Goitse

Traditional ensemble formed at the Irish World Academy in Limerick.

Ireland · Irish alt-folk

MOXIE

Irish alt-folk band with an official site for music and tour information.

Ireland · Irish traditional

Téada

Traditional Irish band with an international touring history.

Scotland · Scottish folk

RURA

Scottish instrumental group blending fiddle, pipes, flute, bodhrán and guitar.

Scotland · Scottish folk fusion

Elephant Sessions

Highlands band combining fiddle and mandolin with bass, drums and electronic elements.

Scotland · Scottish folk fusion

Peatbog Faeries

Isle of Skye band combining traditional tunes with dance grooves.

Scotland · Scottish Gaelic folk

Mànran

Scottish band combining Gaelic and English songs with traditional and contemporary instruments.

Wales · Welsh folk / contemporary

9Bach

Welsh band led by Lisa Jên Brown, combining Welsh musical heritage with contemporary sounds.

Wales · Welsh traditional / chamber folk

VRï

Welsh trio drawing on traditional music, fiddles and vocal harmonies.

Brittany · Breton singing

Denez

Breton singer whose official biography describes his work in Breton-language song.

Brittany · Breton music

Alan Stivell

Breton musician with an official artist site and tour information.

USA · New England · Irish traditional

Cherish the Ladies

Irish traditional music and dance ensemble with a long-running performance history.

USA · New England · Celtic / folk

Songs for Ceilidh

Band mixing Irish, Scottish and Canadian Maritime influences with American roots.

USA · New England · Irish music

Devri

Boston Irish band featuring vocals, guitar, mandolin and bass.

USA · New England · Celtic music

Boston Harbor Bhoys

Boston-area band centered on traditional Irish and Scottish songs and tunes.

USA · Mid-Atlantic · Irish music

The Tullamore Crew

Philadelphia group playing Irish songs and tunes since 2012.

USA · Mid-Atlantic · Celtic folk

Celtic Cross

Celtic folk band with an official music and video site; check its current performances directly.

USA · Mid-Atlantic · Irish traditional

Gallagher's Frolics

Four-piece traditional Irish band based around Baltimore, Maryland.

USA · Mid-Atlantic · Celtic rock

Kilmaine Saints

Celtic rock band based in central Pennsylvania.

USA · Mid-Atlantic · Celtic rock

Gaelic Mishap

Maryland group combining Celtic rock, shanties and traditional Irish tunes.

USA · Southeast · Irish music

The Kinnigans

Atlanta-based four-piece band playing Irish music.

USA · Southeast · Irish folk

Banna

North Carolina band playing traditional and modern Irish folk music.

USA · Southeast · Appalachian rock / Celtic

Tuatha Dea

Appalachian rock group with Celtic influences; see its own site for current music and shows.

USA · Middle Tennessee · Irish-Americana

The Sternwheelers

Nashville band blending Irish traditional music, Americana and roots rock.

USA · Middle Tennessee · Celtic folk / rock

The Secret Commonwealth

Middle Tennessee Celtic band active since the 1990s, with original and traditional material.

USA · Middle Tennessee · Celtic fusion

Def Leprechaun

Nashville group combining Irish tunes with acoustic folk and ballads.

USA · Southeast · Scottish and Irish folk

Jenny and the Weazels

Trio playing Scottish and Irish tunes and songs with an Appalachian sensibility.

USA · Middle Tennessee · Celtic music

The Celts

Nashville-connected Celtic music group behind the Christmas with The Celts show.

USA · Tennessee · Irish traditional

Four Leaf Peat

Traditional Irish band performing in Tennessee and the region since 2004; its site notes an East Tennessee influence.

USA · Tennessee · Irish traditional

Pay the Reckoning

Chattanooga trio performing traditional Irish music for concerts and gatherings.

47 artists and bands so far, and growing. Listings are free, never paid placement. Payment never buys editorial inclusion, praise or ranking.

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