Celtic-punk-a subgenre, which mixes traditional Irish folk with punk rock energy-is the brainchild of the Pogues, who are, of course, Irish. And some of the best known American Celtic-punk bands (Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly) are composed of Irish descendents. Eight-piece Celtic-punk act The Dirty Artichokes, however, hail from Torino, Italy. It might seem an odd combination—Italian-Celtic-punk—but these guys nail it. The group's violinist and flautists play traditional Irish scales atop driving punk drums, as lead vocalist Budo sings about drinking heavily. The band's European roots shine through in their Gogol Bordello-esque chaotic energy. (Aaron Carnes)
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Celtic-punk-a subgenre, which mixes traditional Irish folk with punk rock energy-is the brainchild of the Pogues, who are, of course, Irish. And some of the best known American Celtic-punk bands (Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly) are composed of Irish descendents. Eight-piece Celtic-punk act The Dirty Artichokes, however, hail from Torino, Italy. It might seem an odd combination—Italian-Celtic-punk—but these guys nail it. The group's violinist and flautists play traditional Irish scales atop driving punk drums, as lead vocalist Budo sings about drinking heavily. The band's European roots shine through in their Gogol Bordello-esque chaotic energy. (Aaron Carnes)
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