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"Needfire injects a power-pop sensibility to authentic Irish-Scottish sounds. Songs such as 'When I Get There' and 'Fight Where I Stand' are furious toe-tappers that owe as much to the Beatles as to Celtic music."
- Ink 19
“With the opening note of ‘Gravel Walks’ you realize what happens when a traditional reel meets an electric guitar- the resulting music is scorching”
- Ceili, a publication of the Southwest Celtic Music Association
“Huge guitar riffs, powerful technical drumming ala Neil Peart and Beatles style vocal harmonies...Highland bagpipes, fiddles and mandolins. Certainly a unique and original sound. Progressive-Celtic-Fusion anyone?”
- Shite'n'Onions
“The catchiest tunes on here (Cat In A Cannon) are uplifting, invigorating numbers that are accessible to an audience far beyond its Celtic roots."
Blending soaring bagpipes, reeling Celtic fiddles, & tribal didgeridoo with modern rock guitars, bass, and drums, Needfire takes traditional Celtic melodies into a modern rock context with original lyrics and hard-hitting performances. Since 2005 these Texas-based Celt-rockers have headlined some the nation’s largest Celtic and arts festivals. Songs from their first three CD releases have been aired on radio stations and Celtic music programs throughout the U.S. and Europe. In 2009 the band will be on tour in support of their 4th and newest CD “Chasing Orion” performing at festivals coast to coast. On “Chasing Orion” the band once again takes all engineering, producing, and creative decisions into their own hands. Killer songwriting, great guitar work, a rock n’ roll backbeat, catchy fiddle and bagpipe hooks and a mix of eclectic influences drawing equally from rock, folk, Texas blues, and traditional Celtic music, this cd has all the elements that make Needfire one of America’s most distinctive and original bands.
Needfire's high-spirited, powerhouse live shows and original sound are praised by music fans of all ages and critics worldwide. "One of today's most popular Celtic rock bands" (WBKO TV- Bowling Green, KY); "...furious toe-tappers that owe as much to the Beatles as to Celtic music" (Ink 19); "...just at ease in the rock songs as in the ballads, Needfire is fresh and explosive!" (Highlands Magazine, France); "...uplifting, invigorating" (Shotgun Reviews).
Please visit Needfire’s official website www.needfire.com.
"Needfire perfects the art of the rock ’n’ roll bagpipe..."
- Salina Journal (Salina, Kansas)
" 'They are tremendous instrumentally,' said Robert Harrison, president of the Games. 'They have great vocals. They are contemporary, but still use a lot of traditional Celtic melodies. I think they are probably one of the top three Celtic bands in North America right now.' "
- Glasgow Daily Times (Glasgow, KY)
“Needfire is fast becoming a band you're going to hear about internationally."
- Doyle Jeter, Director of the Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival
"...nothing short of fantastic at our festival this year...BOOK THIS BAND."
- Celtic Society of West Tennessee
"...one of the major draws for this year's Scottish festival."
- Appleseeds, Lyon College ( Batesville, Arkansas)
““For those who think Flogging Molly characterizes Celtic Rock, think again. Needfire grooves just as hard, but doesn't partake in the smashing drums and screaming punk lyrics"
- UTA Shorthorn
“A band out of Texas that kicks some serious ass!"
- Celtic Music News
“Needfire is one of the best in the nation."
- Corpus Christi Caller-Times
“From my vantage point, I saw some crazed and dedicated fans for the local band, Needfire, who might have emerged as the stars of the weekend festival. They drew huge, wildly enthusiastic crowds, sold more CDs than anyone (not even a close second was Town Pants) and were mobbed in our Autograph Alley area for as long as 25 minutes after the end of their set.”
- Ceili- May/June 2008- a publication of the Southwest Celtic Music Association (Chuck Bloom, Performer Products Coordinator for the North Texas Irish Festival)
"Needfire is just at ease in the rock songs as in the ballads. With its own twists, it melds modern Rock with
traditional Celtic. Their music ignites a great musical interest...Needfire is fresh and explosive!"
- Highlands Magazine, France (translated from French)
I just want you to know how much I love you guys! I was told that you would be playing at the plaza pub for a special benefit and I can't believe you are. Aura kay was my god daughter, her mom is my cousin. I am so happy that you guys will be there to celebrate her little time that she had with us and i just can't tell you how much more this makes me love you guys! Look at that, a loving fan and now hopefully a great friend I will become. Thank you guys! In loving memory of Uncle Marc and Aura Kay!
You guys Rocked the Celtic Fest in West Monroe La!! I look forward to seeing you guys all year long!!! Please don't ever not come!! You guys are like my idles!!!
Hey guys, you're pictured on the cover of today's Rock Springs Rocket Miner. They are featuring International Day under the title: Community Tradition: International Day celebrates diversity. The picture is of the band on stage with Ed in the foreground, and the caption say's "Rocking the crowd-Needfire livens up the International Day crowd as they brought their unique style of rock music with Celtic flavor. The International Day Committee is seeking more people as they try to expand the event in the future."
I'm excited to see all of you again at the Celtic Festival in West Monroe, LA. I hope you have a safe trip here and keep rockin' Celtic style! See you Saturday!
We were so happy to have you back in Lawton for the International Festical!!!!! What BIG fun we all had. Your fans are the best and we loved having them with us.
