This band, surely one of the discoveries of 2018 deserves a place in the spotlight. As the CeltCast team, we were all very impressed when we saw and heard them for the first time live at
Keltfest
this year.
The SIDH
, a young and innovative band from Italy, makes a type of music rarely heard at the festivals in Holland. It is a combination of contemporary and electronic Celtic music, made with whistles and bagpipes, keyboards and percussion, Hip Hop and Dubstep beats. It feels like you are taking a trip into the Folk music of the 22nd century.
And we can safely say that we want to hear much, much more of this music at the festivals.
At Keltfest, The SIDH, created a party like no other and naturally, we cannot wait until they will hit the stage three times at
Castlefest
!
On Friday, Saturday (camping only) and Sunday the party will be at the Fested Castle!
Pics by
Kees Stravers
and
Marielle’s Concert and Event Photography
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This band, surely deserves a place in the spotlight
- 14 Jul
Cliff’s review of… ‘Datura – Gratus et Optatus’ is online!
- 12 Jul
At CeltCast we do not only follow the Pagan / fantasy folk scene and their festivals. We also like to go to Viking markets, Balfolk nights, medieval gatherings and even ‘normal’ festivals if they happen to be interesting. 😉 It was in the medieval scene were we found the band
Datura medieval music
. Since their origins in 2006 they have been making quite a name for themselves. Giving wonderful performances at many medieval gatherings or demonstrations. In 2012
Lies
,
Ces
,
Tom
and Nynke released the album ‘Alpha et Omega’, followed in 2016 by ‘Gratus et Optatus’.
With Castlefest announcing that Datura will perform on the Medieval Field (Datura | Castlefest 2018) , we felt it was high time to introduce this band of lovely talented people to the whole folk world. Welcome in the medieval world of Datura’s ‘Gratus et Optatus’!
You can find the review here .
With Castlefest announcing that Datura will perform on the Medieval Field (Datura | Castlefest 2018) , we felt it was high time to introduce this band of lovely talented people to the whole folk world. Welcome in the medieval world of Datura’s ‘Gratus et Optatus’!
You can find the review here .
Just 3 more weeks until EMIAN PaganFolk is back at Castlefest!
- 11 Jul
Just 3 more weeks until
EMIAN PaganFolk
is back at
Castlefest
! Last year was their first time at the festival and we can safely say it was a great success!
These crazy Italians had Castlefest dancing, literally! All three shows there were so many people dancing that it was almost impossible not to join in. Their music really does give a chance for the balfolk dancers to go wild. And they did just that! It was special to see the Castlefestians embrace this “new” band with open arms. It was clear that the musicians, Anna , Emilio , Danilo and Martino , were a little overwhelmed by the love and enthusiasm they received.
And it wasn’t only the band who were ‘slightly’ impressed by this all. This success and the joy of this first time Castlefest for such a good friends had our very own co-founder cry happy tears! (you can take a guess who it was ?)
Needless to say, we are looking forward to seeing our friends again, receive long overdue hugs, to listen to beautiful pagan music, and just go dance and be happy! Are you coming and join us? EMIAN is playing Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
pics by Kees and Marielle’s Concert and Event Photography
These crazy Italians had Castlefest dancing, literally! All three shows there were so many people dancing that it was almost impossible not to join in. Their music really does give a chance for the balfolk dancers to go wild. And they did just that! It was special to see the Castlefestians embrace this “new” band with open arms. It was clear that the musicians, Anna , Emilio , Danilo and Martino , were a little overwhelmed by the love and enthusiasm they received.
And it wasn’t only the band who were ‘slightly’ impressed by this all. This success and the joy of this first time Castlefest for such a good friends had our very own co-founder cry happy tears! (you can take a guess who it was ?)
Needless to say, we are looking forward to seeing our friends again, receive long overdue hugs, to listen to beautiful pagan music, and just go dance and be happy! Are you coming and join us? EMIAN is playing Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
pics by Kees and Marielle’s Concert and Event Photography
Do you know the band Irfan?
- 09 Jul
Do you know the band
Irfan
? No? Then, we advise you to go and listen to them as soon as possible!
Irfan’s music brings you an original electro-acoustic World Fusion influenced by the sacred and folk music traditions of the Balkans, Anatolia, Persia, the Middle East, North Africa and India, as well as by the musical and spiritual heritage of Byzantium, Medieval Europe and the Ancient Mediterranean. Listening to this band will take you on a trip through time and mystic countries so you can dream, move your feet, belly dancing and smile.
And here is a little secret! Not only their music is amazing! The musicians themselves are pretty awesome and very sweet as well. Not to mention, very talented. Their collection of instruments they bring to the stage is impressive and apparently all are needed to make their uniquely beautiful sound.
Come to Castlefest (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) to experience this for yourself. Irfan will be on stage these three days so there is no reason on missing out.
Irfan’s music brings you an original electro-acoustic World Fusion influenced by the sacred and folk music traditions of the Balkans, Anatolia, Persia, the Middle East, North Africa and India, as well as by the musical and spiritual heritage of Byzantium, Medieval Europe and the Ancient Mediterranean. Listening to this band will take you on a trip through time and mystic countries so you can dream, move your feet, belly dancing and smile.
And here is a little secret! Not only their music is amazing! The musicians themselves are pretty awesome and very sweet as well. Not to mention, very talented. Their collection of instruments they bring to the stage is impressive and apparently all are needed to make their uniquely beautiful sound.
Come to Castlefest (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) to experience this for yourself. Irfan will be on stage these three days so there is no reason on missing out.
It is insane how fast this band is going.
- 07 Jul
It is insane how fast this band is going. It was just the first half of 2017 when
Sunfire
played their first live shows. Now, a year later they play at so many festivals in Holland and internationally that you just cannot go to a festival without seeing this awesome band on stage.
With their mix of americana, blues, roots and fiddle folk, Sunfire’s Satria , Berend , Sophie , and Michel are putting down a solid sound of Western folk. The tunes are catchy and stick in your heard forever while the energy on stage will make you want to party. A deathly combination for every music lover in the world. You’ll get addicted.
Normally, watching a band like this should come with a warning: “Be aware, you’ll be likely to dance, sing along and you won’t get it out of your head!” However, right now, all we can say is, come to see Sunfire live!!!
Sunfire is playing tonight at the Zeeheldenfestival in The Hague, but that’s only one show. After you have seen them there, you can come to Castlefest and see them on the Friday and Saturday again!
Pics by Cliff de Booy Concert Photography , Kees Stravers and Marielle’s Concert and Event Photography
With their mix of americana, blues, roots and fiddle folk, Sunfire’s Satria , Berend , Sophie , and Michel are putting down a solid sound of Western folk. The tunes are catchy and stick in your heard forever while the energy on stage will make you want to party. A deathly combination for every music lover in the world. You’ll get addicted.
Normally, watching a band like this should come with a warning: “Be aware, you’ll be likely to dance, sing along and you won’t get it out of your head!” However, right now, all we can say is, come to see Sunfire live!!!
Sunfire is playing tonight at the Zeeheldenfestival in The Hague, but that’s only one show. After you have seen them there, you can come to Castlefest and see them on the Friday and Saturday again!
Pics by Cliff de Booy Concert Photography , Kees Stravers and Marielle’s Concert and Event Photography