Contemporary Celtic Music
This section highlights groups who write their own Celtic music that has a more modern sound and melody than traditional tunes but still the feel of the Celt.
| After Class | Birmingham | acoustic instrumental trio which performs interpretations of O'Carolan tunes as well as original arrangements of Scottish, Welsh, English, Appalachian, Irish, and modern tunes | |
| Barney's Goat | Atlanta | perform a range of Irish and Scottish songs mixed American material to spin a good yarn through song. Moving effortlessly from ribald pub songs to poetic and tragic ballads, they sprinkle in wry humor and running commentary to keep their audience | |
| Bed & Breakfast | Atlanta | eclectic duo of Bill and Brenda Sutton specialize in Irish pub songs and unusual modern folk/acoustic music | |
| the Blair Band | Nashville | The Blair Band is a passionate, high energy Celtic acoustic group with an innovative organic sound. The band performs a combination of Beatles influenced, stirring original songs along with fiery Scottish/Irish trad instrumentals, Celtic Christian and folk rock tunes. |
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| the Bordercollies | Atlanta | the Collies blend new contemporary Celtic and original songs along with traditional music |
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| Cavan Cross | Acworth | a unique sound that lends itself well to traditional Irish and Scottish pieces. Their performance is rounded out by original compositions by their in-house songwriter, Lorena. | |
| Henri's Notions | Florence / Tuscaloosa | a well-balanced musical mix of traditional Celtic ballads and jigs as well as their own compositions that have a rhythm and voice reflective of their Southern heritage. |
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| Keltic Kudzu | Atlanta | Keltic Kudzu features traditional and contemporary celtic music with a southern accent. From lively fiddle tunes to beautiful vocal harmonies and stirring bagpipes, this is a group that fits almost any occasion. Moving up the charts of Celtic radio. |
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| Rathkeltair | SE (FL, SC, NC) | Acoustically based traditional with spine tingling Celtic rock. Burn down the house crowd pleaser at festivals and gigs across east coast |
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| Siansa | Atlanta | harmony of their music extends to the full range of Celtic, Welsh, Scottish, and Irish traditional melodies of the last several centuries, especially those of Turlough O'Carolan, and a little contemporary |
