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Mike O'Laughlin

by Mike O'Laughlin

Irish Sean Nós & traditional singer. Vocalist with the Irish Roots Cafe house band, Mike performed the first all Irish language stage show in the midwest, and Ranked #1 in the U.S. as a celtic artist on Reverbnation (for nine months). He has had the honor of singing Sean Nós at the annual Gaelic Mass in Kansas City; at the Dublin Irish Festival Sean Nós tent and with the Irish Roots Cafe house band in 2014; and via live, streaming audio shows on the web. Many of his songs are found on YouTube, Vimeo, and iTunes today. Early influences include Joe Heaney of Galway, Cathy Jordon of Dervish, and Niamh Parsons from whom he has taken instruction. A featured artist on 'Tradconnect' out of Dublin, the editors 'Spotify' playlist ranked 'Over the Mountain' in the top 15. Mikes album, 'Irish Song: Traditional and Sean Nós' was placed in the Irish Traditional Music Archives in September, 2013. The most published author in his field. Since 1978 he has authored: 60 books; 40 CD's and Videos; 300

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Episodes

  1. Raggle Taggle Gypsy

    Raggle Taggle Gypsy by Mike O'Laughlin

  2. No Irish Need Apply (Irish Need Not Apply)

    This track is from the album Ireland By Land and Sea and is available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mikeolaughlin1

  3. Far Away in Australia

    Far Away in Australia by Mike O'Laughlin

  4. National Anthem of Ireland (Amhrán Na Bhfiann)

    National Anthem of Ireland (Amhrán Na Bhfiann) by Mike O'Laughlin

  5. Oh Death

    Oh Death by Mike O'Laughlin

  6. Rosin the Bow (Roisin the Beau)

    An old tune dating back centuries and popular in many ports of call, including Ireland!.

  7. Low Backed Car

    Low Backed Car by Mike O'Laughlin

  8. Rosin The Bow (Beau)

    Rosin The Bow (Beau) by Mike O'Laughlin

  9. Keening of Three Marys, Lcaoineadh Na Dtrí Muire (mastered)

    My first mastered version of The Three Marys. This track is from the album "Irish Old Style At the Irish Roots Cafe" and is available on iTunes and for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/michaelcolaughlin3

  10. Were You At the Rock? (An Raibh Tu Ar Ang Carraig)

    A sean nós styled song from centuries past, it hearkens back to a time of persecution in Ireland. People would meet in secret, at the 'Mass Rock'. Code language was often used to communicate. The version I sing here is the first 'mastered' rendition I have done, and the first with…

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  11. Sadhbh Ni Bhruineallaigh (mastered)

    Master of his own boat, he tries to coax the lovely Sadhbh into a relationship. She however says the first fair wind would blow him away. He say her mother says to go and elope with him! A light hearted tale, from the west of Ireland. This track is from the album Irish Old Style At the Irish…

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  12. The Accursed Kerryman (An Ciarraíoch Mallaithe)

    A story of courtship. The good life will be hers, no toiling in the fields nor rowing of boats, the land of milk and honey it will be, if only she comes with him.... This track is from the album Irish Old Style At the Irish Roots Cafe and is available for purchase on CD Baby here:...

  13. Skibbereen, A Tale of the Famine and Troubles (mastered)

    The grandaddy of Irish famine songs, written shortly after the famine itself. Loss of land and love, rebellion, immigration, and dreaming of the day of return to Ireland. A father tells his son, why they left the land he talks so longingly of. This track is from the album Irish Old Style At the...

  14. Bean Pháidin (I Wanna Be Pattys Girl)

    Set to a carefree melody, it seems this girl wants to be Paddys Girl, but Paddy is already taken. She tells of following him to the ends of the earth, even into Galway, wearing out her shoes, and well, if something should happen to the other girl, well, she is ready to take her place... This…

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  15. Roisin Dubh (My Little Dark Rose) mastered

    A traditional and classic song in Irish, hailing from all corners of Ireland, with many variations. Loss of love, loss of life, loss of country all given here... This track is from the album 'Irish Old Style' At the Irish Roots Cafe. Available for purchase on CD Baby here:...

  16. Oh Death 3

    Oh Death 3 by Mike O'Laughlin

  17. Far Away In Australia

    Far Away In Australia by Mike O'Laughlin

  18. An Droimeann Donn Dilis (mastered)

    A song of loss of home, and land, crops and cattle, eviction and farewell to a way of life. This track is from the album Irish Old Style At the Irish Roots Cafe. Available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/michaelcolaughlin3

  19. Cünla, Coonla (Macaronic)

    Our version of this song is done here in Irish and English. Coonla is the Irish spirit of the night, now a legend, but surely once a real man. Listen in as he finally approaches the house of his intended... This track is from the album Irish Old Style At the Irish Roots Cafe and is available for...

  20. The Rambling Kerryman (A Kerrymans Rambles)

    Hard times approaching in Kerry, he takes down his scythe and heads to Tipperary for some seasonal work, and the story begins between him and her...... This track is from the album Irish Old Style At the Irish Roots Cafe and is available for purchase on CD Baby here:...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Irish Sean Nós & traditional singer. Vocalist with the Irish Roots Cafe house band, Mike performed the first all Irish language stage show in the midwest, and Ranked #1 in the U.S. as a celtic artist on Reverbnation (for nine months). He has had the honor of singing Sean Nós at the annual Gaelic Mass in Kansas City; at the Dublin Irish Festival Sean Nós tent and with the Irish Roots Cafe house band in 2014; and via live, streaming audio shows on the web. Many of his songs are found on YouTube, Vimeo, and iTunes today. Early influences include Joe Heaney of Galway, Cathy Jordon of Dervish, and Niamh Parsons from whom he has taken instruction. A featured artist on 'Tradconnect' out of Dublin, the editors 'Spotify' playlist ranked 'Over the Mountain' in the top 15. Mikes album, 'Irish Song: Traditional and Sean Nós' was placed in the Irish Traditional Music Archives in September, 2013. The most published author in his field. Since 1978 he has authored: 60 books; 40 CD's and Videos; 300

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Irish Sean Nós & traditional singer. Vocalist with the Irish Roots Cafe house band, Mike performed the first all Irish language stage show in the midwest, and Ranked #1 in the U.S. as a celtic artist on Reverbnation (for nine months). He has had the honor of singing Sean Nós at the annual Gaelic...

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