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Luka Bloom - The Man Is Alive DVD Review by EMBO BLAKE Hybrid Magazine - Reviews - August 2008 Luka's Oldie But Goodie CD Review by MIKE FARRAGHER Irish Voice - Wednesday, 30 July 2008 Luka Bloom for Myers Fund concert Article by PAUL O'MEARA Leinster Leader - Thursday, 08 May 2008 Easy style gets city crowd to sing along LUKA BLOOM The Black Box Live Review by ROBERT McMILLEN The Irish News - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Unearthing Bloom's roots Interview by TOM FITZPATRICK Irish News UK - News from the Irish Community in Britain - March 22, 2008 Luka Bloom Interview by DAVID BURKE Rock'n'Reel XTRA - 17 March 2008 LUKA BLOOM - The Man Is Alive **** Review by SIOBHÁN LONG The Irish Times - The Ticket - Monday, March 17, 2008 Luka Bloom releases new live album and films The HotPress Newsdesk - 3 March 2008 Celtic Connections LUKA BLOOM / CARA DILLON **** Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow Live Review by SUE WILSON The Scotsman - 2 February 2008 Bloom Time As Luka Becomes Main Man Interview by STEVE PUMFREY Leicester Mercury - 17 January 2008 Sensational Night For Sensational Kids Live Review: Luka Bloom @ Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge Kildare Post - Friday, January 11th, 2008 Goodbye Messenger Boy More than 1,000 people - family, friends and fans - packed St John’s Church in Tralee to bid a tearful farewell to the late great Christie Hennessy who has been laid to rest in the town he loved so well. Article by MARY MURPHY The Kingdom - Thursday, January 03, 2008 |
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Luka Bloom, Tribe Album Review by MIKE WILSON Green Man Review - October 07, 2007 Luka Bloom - Tribe Album Review by JACKIE HAYDEN Hot Press - 21 September 2007 LUKA BLOOM - Tribe Album Review by JOE BREEN The Irish Times - The Ticket - Friday, September 07, 2007 Different Luka Bloom with 'Tribe' Kildare Today - Entertainment - 6 September 2007 Rathangan first to hear Luka Bloom’s new album Article by JOANNE O’CONNOR Kildare Nationalist - August 30, 2007 Luka Bloom - NEW ALBUM - TRIBE Irish Music Magazine - August 22, 2007 In Bloom Interview by SHELLEY MARSDEN The Irish World - August 22, 2007 Music Review: Luka Bloom, 'Tribe' Dalai Lama quote inspires Irish singer Album Review by STACY TOWAR-FOGARTY The Epoch Times Ireland, Ireland - August 9, 2007 We have a lot in common. Miller - Steven Mulier - from Izegem spoke to his idol Luka Bloom Article by PATRICK DEPYPERE Krant van West-Vlaanderen - Friday, 29 June 2007 Moor and Coast Festival 2007: Irish star to appear at popular festival Whitby Gazette - News - Friday, 20 April 2007 Luka blooms with new album - Tribe Album Review by NAOISE O'DONOVAN COOGAN Kilkenny Advertiser - April 10, 2007 Luka Bloom - Tribe Album Review by JAMES McKENZIE db Magazine - Issue 409 - April 4-18, 2007 Features: Luka Bloom db Magazine - Issue 408 - 23 Mar - 3 Apr 2007 Luka Bloom Interview by ROBERT DUNSTAN Rit It Up - Adelaide's leading street press magazine - Issue 927 - March 22-28, 2007 TRIBE - Luka Bloom Readings Monthly - Your Independent Book, Music and DVD Newsletter - March 2007 Tribe - Luka Bloom Album Review by JEFF GLORFELD The Age, Melbourne - March 15, 2007 Perry's frock star status - Troubadour life Interview by JONATHON MORAN Daily Telegraph - March 09, 2007 WHO Luka Bloom...WHAT Acoustic Wonderment..WHERE Tilley's... Article by CAITLIN CROUCHER BMA Magazine - Canberra's FREE Entertainment Magazine & Gig Guide - March 08-21, 2007 Émigré’s Anatomy - LUKA BLOOM Interview by STEVE BELL Time Off - Queensland Leading Street Press - March 07-13, 2007 Puff 'n' Stuff - Everything that's happening in Adelaide this fortnight. db Magazine - Issue 405 - 21 Feb - 7 Mar 2007 Luka Bloom returns to wow the home crowd at the Riverbank Article by VICKI WELLER Kildare Nationalist - Thursday, February 08, 2007 Luka Bloom back on home turf in Riverbank concert Kildare Today - Wednesday, February 07, 2007 Celtic Connections 2007, Glasgow, UK, January 17th - February 4th 2007 Live Review by MIKE WILSON Green Man Review - February 2007 Celtic Connections Reviews: Luka Bloom & Dervish, ABC Live Review by IAIN LUNDY Evening Times - 01 Feb 2007 Musicians of the world unite as Glasgow parties Dervish with LUKA BLOOM - ABC, GLASGOW Live Review by SUSAN MANSFIELD The Scotsman - 29 Jan 2007 Coming out of the shadows Ennis born singer songwriter Sabrina Dinan talks to Benjamin Coombs about touring with Luka Bloom, realising her life goal to play in New York and gaining the confidence to talk to the audience. Galway Independent - Wednesday, January 3, 2007 |
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Luka's charity show at Riverbank Kildare Nationalist - Thursday, December 14, 2006 Luka Bloom to present special show in memory of Beslan fund Kildare Today - Entertainment - Tuesday, 12 December 2006 Luka Bloom's Bard Attitude Interview by ANIL PRASAD Guitar Player - October 2006 Luka Bloom - Innocence Album Review by KENNY BERKOWITZ Acoustic Guitar Magazine - No.164 - August 2006 Luka Bloom - Innocence Album Review by CHRISTOPHER WHITE The Green Man Review - Sunday, 30 July 2006 Luka Bloom - Innocence Album Review by MICHAEL KEEFE Pop Matters Music Review - 5 July 2006 Luka Bloom launches new exhibitions in The Old Market House Munster Express - Entertainment - Friday, 30 June 2006 Take two chances to enjoys this year's Roundstone Arts Festival Article by KERNAN ANDREWS Galway Advertiser - Entertainment - Thursday 1 June 2006 Luka Bloom - Innocence Album Review by DAVID DeVOE Hybrid Magazine - Music Reviews - May 2006 An Upbeat Bloom Thrills Audience - BB Kings, New York Live Review Irish Voice - Wednesday, 17 May 2006 Luka Bloom - Gravity Lounge - Tuesday, May 9 Live Review by BJORN TURNQUIST C-Ville Weekly - Charlottesville :: 05/16/2006 - 05/23/2006 Maintaining 'Innocence' Article by JIM FARBER New York Daily News - Friday, May 12, 2006 Out of Proverbial Music Box, Bloom Upbeat on Latest Road Tour Interview & Live Review by MARIO RASPANTI Irish American Post, Milwaukee - Vol. 6 Issue 4 - Spring 06 Luka Bloom - The Barns at Wolf Trap - April 5, 2006 Live Review by GREG YOST Music Monthly - Baltimore/Washington - May 2006 Luka Bloom - Innocence Album Review by JAMES KELLY Creative Loafing Atlanta - Wednesday, May 03, 2006 Luka Bloom Sunday, April 30, Lanny's Clocktower Cabaret Article by MICHAEL ROBERTS Westword - Music :: Now Hear This - April 27, 2006 Songster blooms in a new land Interview by MICHAEL SENFT The Arizona Republic - Tuesday, April 25, 2006 The Week In Reviews: LUKA BLOOM at the Sellersville Theater Live Review by TIM DARRAGH The Morning Call, Allentown, PA - Saturday, April 15, 2006 Luka Bloom - Innocence Album Review by MONICA KENDRICK Chicago Reader Guide to Music: treatment - Friday, April 14, 2006 Luka Bloom - 'Innocence' Album Review by TIM DARRAGH The Morning Call, Allentown, PA - April 08, 2006 Innocence - Luka Bloom Album Review by MICHAEL BOYLES The Pitt News - Celebration of cultures and youth - A & E - April 07, 2006 Irish singer-songwriter Luka Bloom returns with newfound innocence Article by LEN RIGHI The Morning Call, Allentown, PA - April 06, 2006 'Innocence' in Bloom Interview by MICHAEL WILSON Times Community Newspapers - Entertainment - April 05, 2006 KBCO and Celtic Events & Entertainment Present Luka Bloom with special guest Sabrina Dinan The Celtic Connection - April 2006 Innocence - Luka Bloom Child's Play Interview & Album Review by CINDY REICH The Celtic Connection - April 2006 In Search of Innocence Irish musician, Luka Bloom explains the inspiration behind his 10th album release, 'Innocence'. Interview by CHRISTOPHER M. STATEN The Connection Newspapers - Mount Vernon Gazette - March 30, 2006 Festival of music, song and dance shows many voices across cultures Review by JOE BARRETT Laois Nationalist - Thursday, March 30, 2006 Singer-songwriter Luka Bloom makes a tour stop at The Outpost The Montclair Times - Wednesday, March 29, 2006 Luka Bloom blows away Kilkenny audience Live Review by NAOISE O'DONOVAN COOGAN Kilkenny Advertiser - Wednesday, 29 March 2006 Luka Bloom - Innocence CD Review by KERRY DOOLE Exclaim! Canada's Music Authority - March 07, 2006 Sunday afternoon music as Luka Bloom comes to Campbell's Tavern Article by KEVIN MCGUIRE Galway Advertiser - Thursday, 09 March 2006 Luka Bloom - Innocence CD Review by THOM JUREK All Music Guide - January 2006 Top Acts Play For Charity Irish Independent - Tuesday, 17 January 2006 |
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Artists keep us in the Picture Article by Jane Mullins Leinster Leader - 10 November 2005 Luka makes his return to his favourite Sligo venue Article by Fergal Gallagher Sligo Weekender - Tuesday, August 09, 2005 Luka Bloom - Songs of Innocence Interview by Benjamin Coombs Galway Independent - Vol 5 - Issue 24 - 15 June 2005 Luka offers glimpse of a talent in full bloom Interview by Tara King The Clare Champion, Ennis - Friday, 3 June 2005 INNOCENCE - Luka Bloom Interview by Jackie Waterford Today - 01 June 2005 Luka Bloom - Innocence CD Review by Benjamin Coombs Galway Independent - Vol 5 - Issue 22 - 1 June 2005 Bloom's Innocence Not In Doubt Article by Mike Farragher Irish Voice - 01 June 2005 Luka Bloom @ The Playhouse, Derry Live Review by Marc Burns Derry News - 30 May 2005 The visit of a rare talent in full Bloom The Clare Champion, Ennis - Friday, 27 May 2005 Changing houses works wonders for Luka Bloom Interview by Kernan Andrews Galway Advertiser - 26 May 2005 Bloom! Shake The Room Interview by Jackie Hayden Hot Press Magazine - 09 May 2005 Luka Bloom - Innocence Album Review by Alice Farrell JigTime - Music at your Fingertips - May 2005 Luka Bloom - Innocence Album Review by Emema Sifa db Magazine - Issue 355 - 6-19 April 2005 Luka Bloom @ Tilley's, March 16 Live Review by Annie Colquhoun BMA Magazine - Issue 225 - 07 April 2005 Luka Bloom - Innocence CD Review by Alicia Fox Tsunami Mag - Issue 62 - April 2005 Luka Bloom - Before Sleep Comes CD Review by David DeVoe Hybrid Magazine - Music Reviews - April 2005 Innocence - Luka Bloom CD Review by Scott Podmre Melbourne Sunday Herald Sun - 27 March 2005 Luka Bloom - Innocence Album Review by Jackie Hayden Hot Press - Album Reviews - 21 March 2005 Luka Bloom - Before Sleep Comes CD Review by Katrina Martin Davenport Sponic Zine - Music Reviews - Issue 21 - 20 March 2005 In the frame Article by Ritchie Yorke The Sunday Mail - Queensland Newspapers - 20 March 2005 Luka Bloom Interview by Chris Havercroft X-Press Magazine - Issue 943 - 10 March 2005 Moore Brothers join the Irish Rugby Team! Leinster Leader - 10 March 2005 Luka Bloom Interview by Andrew P Street db Magazine - Issue 353 - 9-22 March 2005 full bloom Interview by Trent Dalton Brisbane New Magazine - 9-15 March 2005 He's in fashion The Post.ie - Sunday Business Post - 06 March 2005 A lone, late Bloom rooted in the bog Interview by Eamon Carr Evening Herald - 24 February 2005 Luka's in late bloom Article by John McGurk Sunday Life - 27 February 2005 Savoured Snaps - Luka Bloom, Musician Village - Issue 21 - 19-25 February 2005 Luka Bloom - Innocence CD Review by Siobhán Long The Irish Times - Friday, February 18, 2005 Luka Bloom - Innocence CD Review by Kernan Andrews Galway Advertiser - Thursday, February 17, 2005 Luka Bloom - Innocence CD Review by Dean Davis in dublin - Issue 41 - February 17th - February 23rd 2005 Luka keeps a place in his heart for Kerry Interview by Eve Kelliher The Kingdom - Thursday, February 17, 2005 My name is Luka Galway Independent - Entertainment - Vol 5, Issue 7 - 16 February 2005 Luka Bloom returns with a new album Article by David Thorpe Leinster Leader - Entertainment - 10 February 2005 Music review: Bloom and Ozark Sheiks put art over mass appeal CD Review by Joe Kille The Phoenix - Swarthmore College's Online Student Newspaper - 20 January 2005 Off The Cuff Article by Mike Farragher Irish Voice - 19 January 2005 Luka Bloom - Before Sleep Comes CD Review by Dave Heaton erasing clouds - music reviews - issue 30 - January 2005 |
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Luka Bloom - Before Sleep Comes CD Review by Zach Bloom HARP Magazine - Reviews - Nov/Dec 2004 Luka Bloom Returns to Shannon Shores The Scene - Issue 37 - Thursday, 25 November 2004 The benefit of Luka's involvement The Clare Champion - Friday, 19 November 2004 Take a Luka who's going cruising in Carrick town Sligo Weekender - Tuesday, 16 November 2004 Luka Bloom On Recording Before Sleep Comes Interview by Michael Molenda Frets Magazine - Fall 2004 Luka Bloom - Before Sleep Comes CD Review by Greg Yost Rockzillaworld Magazine - October 2004 Luka Bloom - Before Sleep Comes CD Review by Thom Jurek All Music Guide - October 2004 Round of applause for Luka in Ballyferriter The Kingdom - Thursday, October 14, 2004 It's Christy-mania as thousands of fans hit Killarney to see the master The Kingdom - Thursday, October 07, 2004 Luka Bloom Chills Out, Steals Fest Crowd's Heart and Soul Live Review by George Houde Irish American Post - Vol. 5, Issue 3 - October 2004 Sweet dreams at Campbells Western People - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 This riverboat song will have you singing along as you cruise Sligo Weekender - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 Royal welcome awaits Luka in Lisdoonvarna Article by Gerry Quinn The Clare Champion - Friday, July 30, 2004 Double-header in music for the Glens Centre Sligo Weekender - Wednesday, July 28, 2004 Dramatic skies set appropriate scene for art college celebrations Article by TJ Flynn The Clare Champion - Friday, July 23, 2004 Billboard Bits: The Music, Bennett, Bloom Article by Barry A. Jeckell Billboard - Daily Music News - 14 July 2004 Luka Bloom Live in New York Knitting Factory, Saturday June 26th, 2004 Live Review by Alice Farrell Jigtime.com - 7 July 2004 Luka Bloom - Before Sleep Comes CD Review by Siobhán Long The Irish Times - Friday, June 25, 2004 Tendonitis forces singer's career change The Republican - Thursday, 24 June 2004 Family resource centre to open - Pupils receive environmental accolade Article by Niamh O'Donoghue Kildare Nationalist - NewsBridge - Thursday, May 20, 2004 Luka Bloom's Sweet Dreams Irish Voice - Irish Abroad - Irish American News - 6 May 2004 Luka Bloom - Before Sleep Comes CD Review by Dirk-Jan Arensman Het Parool - Muziek - 29 April 2004 Luka Bloom: Before Sleep Comes Saturday 17 April 2004 - Burgerweeshuis, Deventer Live Review by John Beumer Folkforum.nl - 19 April 2004 Luka Bloom at his gentlest Interview and CD Review by Dick Laning Rotterdams Dagblad - 15 April 2004 Luka's Lullaby Article by Nicola McMahon News Four - Sandymount, Irishtown, Ringsend Community Newspaper - April 2004 Before Sleep Comes - Luka Bloom Sweet Dreams CD Review by Cindy Reich Celtic Connection - April 2004 Luka Bloom cancels tour 7news on Seven - News Story - 17 March 2004 Luka Soothes US With His Song - Before Sleep Comes CD Review by Alice Farrell JigTime International - March 2004 |
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Luka Bloom in Listowel The Kingdom - Thursday, December 04, 2003 Luka Bloom @ The Purty Kitchen, Dun Laoghaire Live Review by Colm O'Hare Hot Press Magazine - 06 November 2003 Luka Bloom is ready to hit the road again Irish Voice - 16 October 2003 Rostrevor - Golfers have great day in Boyle Cup Club Return Newry Democrat - Tuesday, October 14, 2003 Brothers in song, but not in music Live Review by Damian Collins Belfast Telegraph - 09 October 2003 Rostrevor - Community Association AGM Writers' Collective Newry Democrat - Wednesday, October 01, 2003 Red Hot Music is back in Naas Leinster Leader - Thursday, 25 September 2003 It's 'Luka' no urther than Bloom in the Playhouse Belfast Telegraph - 24 September 2003 Luka Bloom brings his unique talent to Ardhowen Fermanagh Herald - Wednesday, 17th September 2003 Lisdoonvarna 2003, RDS, Dublin Live Review by Sinead Ni Mhordha Hot Press - the music reviews - 11 Sep 2003 Lisdoonvarna 2003, RDS, Dublin Live Review by John Walshe Hot Press - the music reviews -11 Sep 2003 In concert: Lisdoonvarna RDS Arena, Dublin August 30 Live Review by Pat Pidgeon Sunday Business Post - Sunday, September 07, 2003 Ballitore/Narraghmore - Luka Bloom headlines hall fundraising gig Kildare Nationalist - Wednesday, September 03, 2003 Luka Bloom in concert for Crookstown hall refurbishment funds Article by James Healy Leinster Leader - Thursday, August 28, 2003 A summer Bloom to give pleasure in Grange Sligo Weekender - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 Luka Bloom - Amsterdam CD Review by Greg Yost Sinwagon - Reviews - 2003 Luka Bloom - Amsterdam CD Review by Will Harris PopMatters - the magazine of global culture - 08 July 2003 Luka Bloom - Amsterdam CD Review by Jonathan Pont No Depression - July/August 2003 Every gig is precious as town venue hosts the stars The Kingdom - Thursday, June 05, 2003 Bloom's Day Live Review: Village Underground, New York Irish Voice - 05 June 2003 Luka's back in Carlow for Éigse Article by Michael Godfrey Carlow Nationalist - Wednesday, June 04, 2003 Luka Bloom tour comes to Whelans Campus.ie - Music & Gigs - 27 May 2003 Interview: Luka Bloom Ancienne Belgique, Brussels Amsterdam by Luka Bloom Interview, Live & CD Review by Guido Van Pevenage KKunst.com - Internet Magazine - 16 May 2003 Luka Bloom: Amsterdam CD Review by Ben McEachen The Advertiser - Thursday, 15 May 2003 An Irish bard's song Musician Luka Bloom gaining wider audience Interview by Jonathan Curiel San Francisco Chronicle - Sunday, May 11, 2003 Ireland's Luka Bloom returns to U.S. for tour Article by Anna Maria Basquez The Fort Collins Coloradoan - Thursday, May 8, 2003 Luka Bloom - Amsterdam - Dutch Treat! CD Review by Cindy Reich Celtic Connection - May 2003 The Kitchen Secrets of Luka Bloom Article by Bart Steenhaut DeMorgen, Brussels - Tuesday, 30 April 2003 Luka Bloom records a live album in Carre Interview by Jacob Haagsma Leeuwarder Courant - 19 April 2003 Live Luka in Full Bloom Interview by Mike Farragher Irish Voice - Thursday, 17 April 2003 Luka's Irish adventure starts with new album Interview by Robert Cullen Sligo Weekender - Tuesday, 15 April 2003 Luka Bloom returns to the Forum Article by Munster Express Online Munster Express - Friday, 11 April 2003 Luka Bloom's Amsterdam and live at the Riverbank Article by Theresa Murray Leinster Leader - Thursday, 10 April 2003 Luka's homecoming Article by Carlow & Laois Nationalist The Nationalist - Thursday, 10 April 2003 Luka Bloom, musical maestro, playing in Portlaoise on April 4 Compiled by Darren O'Loughlin Leinster Express - 29 March 2003 Luka Bloom - Amsterdam (Big Sky) Album Review by Colm O'Hare Hot Press Magazine - 04 April 2003 Luka Bloom to launch his new album at An Taibhdhearc Article by Kevin McGuire Galway Advertiser - 20 March 2003 The 'Folksy Irish Rocker' Luka Bloom In Kingscourt Irish Independent - 08 March 2003 - Clonaslee students say no to Iraq war Article by Denis J. Croke Laois Nationalist - Friday, January 31, 2003 |
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Luka Bloom makes strings sing Live Review by Henk Hoogenstraaten Eindhovens Dagblad - 18 November 2002 Luka Bloom: Down-to-earth Irishman Live Review by Eppo König Rotterdams Dagblad - 12 November 2002 Bloom'n Marvellous! Dublin Xtra - 10 July 2002 In bloom. Despite high cultural visa fees, Luka returns to America Article by Wendy Kale The Colorado Daily - 07 June 2002 Luka Bloom Article by John O'Regan Irish Music Magazine - June 2002 Luka Bloom - Between the 'Colorado' Mountain and the Moon The Celtic Connection - May 2002 Why Luka Bloom loves Galway Article by Kernan Andrews Galway Advertiser - 23 May 2002 In Bloom - Luka Bloom - UCH - May 09 Live Review by Tommy Finneran The Limerick Event Guide - 21 May - 03 June 2002 Luka Bloom comes to Waterford Munster Express online - 10 May 2002 30 years a Bloom-in' Interview by Jackie Hayden Hot Press Magazine - 03 May 2002 Luka plays the NEC while Danu have a date in Abbeyfeale Article by Stephen Stack The Kerryman - 02 May 2002 Luka Bloom - Between the Mountain and the Moon CD Review by Karen Iris Tucker Acoustic Guitar - May 2002 A sort of homecoming for Bloom - Enmore Theatre, Sydney Live Review by BC - Irish Echo Irish Echo - 11-24 April 2002 A rovin' we will go Article by Mike Gee Revolver - Weekly Music Magazine, Sydney - 25 March 2002 Fans early morning queue for tickets to hear Christy and the brother play! The Argus - 22 March 2002 One-man band Article by Bruce Elder The Age - 22 March 2002 Luka Bloom Interview by Matt Connors Time Off - Music Site - 19 March 2002 Luka Bloom - Music: Norwood Concert Hall Live Review by Ben McEachen The Advertiser - 18 March 2002 Luka the Irish - Australia's adopted troubadour Article by Jane Cornwell Sunday Magazine - Sunday Herald Sun, Melbourne - 17 March 2002 Christy Moore, Luka Bloom coup for Spirit Store The Argus - 15 March 2002 Luka Bloom Live @ Cirque Royal, Brussels Live Review by Jackie Hayden Hot Press Magazine - 12 March 2002 Luka Bloom - Between The Mountain And The Moon CD Review by Tom Clancy The Irish Herald - 4 March 2002 Luka Bloom Interview by Jeremy Green dB Magazine online - March 2002 Luka Bloom - Between the Mountain and the Moon CD Review by Mary Houlihan Chicago Sun-Times - 24 February 2002 Luka Bloom - Between the Mountain and the Moon CD Review by Steve Hochman Los Angeles Times - 17 February 2002 Between The Mountain And The Moon - Luka Bloom Album Review by Colm O'Hare Hot Press Magazine - 12 February 2002 Luka Bloom - Between the Mountain and the Moon CD Review by Tony Clayton-Lea iVenus.com in association with Irish Tatler - February 2002 All Peaks, Few Valleys Luka Bloom - Between the Mountain and the Moon CD Review by Cindy Reich Celtic Connection - February 2002 Luka Bloom: Troubadour of the bog Article by Reinout Koperdraat Amsterdams Stadsblad - 6 February 2002 Luka Bloom in Amsterdam Interview by Andrew Balcombe Expatica.com - news & community for the expatriate - February 2002 The Bogman returns Interview by Tom Tuite Irish Echo - 31 Jan - 13 Feb 2002 Kildare's Luka Bloom's back with a top class album The Leinster Leader - 31 January 2002 He's a 'Bogman' Western People - 30 January 2002 Bloom crafts a soundscape between the mountain and the moon CD Review by Suzannah Evans The Cavalier Daily - Online - 29 January 2002 Odyssey of lucky Luka Interview by Joe Jackson The Irish Independent - 20 January 2002 Shrugging off the paparazzi Interview by Tony Clayton-Lea The Irish Times - 18 January 2002 |
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The Undercover Review: Between The Mountain And The Moon CD Review by Hector The Rock Dog Undercover Media - November 2001 Between The Mountain And The Moon - Luka Bloom CD Review by Julie Hosking Herald Sun News - 18 November 2001 Blooming beautiful LUKA BLOOM - Between the Mountain and the Moon CD Review by Bruce Elder Sydney Morning Herald - 20 October 2001 Luka Bloom - Between The Mountain And The Moon CD Review by Mike Daly The Green Guide - October 2001 Visa gloom for Bloom Article by Mike Farragher; Irish Voice Irish Abroad - Irish American News - 15 August 2001 Luka Bloom - Keeper Of The Flame CD Review by Karen Iris Tucker Time Out New York - August 9-16, 2001 LUKA BLOOM adds Magic to Oldies - Keeper Of The Flame CD Review by Joel Selzin SF Gate - San Francisco Chronicle - 29 July 2001 Luka Bloom in concert this Friday Sligo Weekender - 05 July 2001 Luka Bloom for Cornmill Theatre, Carrigallen Leitrim Observer - 22 June 2001 Luka Bloom is back for Bealtaine Festival gig Article by Sylvia Pownall Leinster Leader - 19 April 2001 Luka Bloom Lights up Limerick Live Review by John O'Regan Irish Music Magazine - April 2001 One Man Band which fascinates and moves Live Review by Jan Vollaard NRC Handelsblad, Leiden - 7 March 2001 Music Junkie Luka Bloom believes in his own magic Article by Stijntje Blankendaal Trouw de Verdieping - 5 March 2001 In Ireland I'll always be Christy Moore's wee brother... Interview by Maeve Quigley Sunday Mirror - February 11, 2001 On The Platform: Luka Bloom in dublin - Vol 26 No 3 - 8th-21st February 2001 File Under " B" Interview by Cedric Brogran the event guide dublin - 7th-20th February 2001 Bloom's day for eclectic acoustics Article by Niall Stanage Sunday Business Post - 3 February 2001 Luka Bloom - Fuel For Life Fuels The Flames Article by Paul O'Brien Irish Music Magazine - February 2001 Luka Bloom: Keeper of the Holy Flame Article by Eric van Domburg Scipio Heaven - Popmagazine voor volwassenen - Jan/Feb 2001 Bloom's Day Interview by John Walshe Hot Press - 31 January 2001 In Bloom Interview by Brian Boyd The Irish Times - 31 January 2001 Luka to 'wow' Waterfront audience Tyrone Courier - 24 January 2001 |
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BLOOMSDAY - Hunnas on time for Luka The Age - 1 December 2000 Article by John Mangan and Ema Quayle Luka to play in Wexford Wexford Echo - Friday, 24 Nov 2000 Keeper of the Flame sees Luka Bloom again Leinster Leader, Naas - 11 November 2000 Keeper Of The Flame - Luka Bloom CD Review by Phil Udell Hot Press - 9 November 2000 Luka Bloom speaks to All Ireland Music about his new album, his music career and about being 'Christy's brother' ... Interview by Dara de Faoite All Ireland Music - November 2000 Irish singer defies easy labelling Article by Larry Schwartz The Age - 8 May 2000 Bloomin' heck The Sydney Morning Herald - 5 May 2000 Luka Bloom - Salty Heaven Review by Beth Rose Middleton The California Aggie Online - 5 April 2000 Music Preview: Celtic singer Luka Bloom makes his way back from a major-label exile Article by Scott Mervis Post Gazette, Pittsburgh - 24 March 2000 Luka Blooms at Red Hot Music Club Kildare Nationalist - Friday, February 25, 2000 Luka Bloom - Salty Heaven Interview by Marco Werman The World Online - 25 January 2000 |
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Luka's Audiences Interview by Marcus Metz FolkWorld - Online Magazine - December 1999 Luka to Bloom in Paris Article by Mick Walsh The Irish Eyes - November 1999 Luka Bloom: Salty Heaven Interview by Monique Montibon - NetCafe Editor Borders Online - September 1999 critic pick - rock/pop - Luka Bloom Article by Mary Armstrong Philadelphia Citypaper.net - 9 September 1999 In full bloom Live Review by Brent Hopkins Daily Bruin Online - 3 June 1999 Luka Bloom - Interview Interview by Mike Boehm Los Angeles Times - 31-05-1999 Tending the flame of justice And peace Kildare Nationalist - 12 February 1999 |
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Luka Bloom in Frankfurt, Germany 1st of December 1998 Concert Review by Marcus Metz FolkWorld - Online Magazine - December 1998 I love youse all Article by Matt Buchanan Sydney Morning Herald - Metro Magazine - 16 October 1998 In full bloom Article by Peter Holmes Sun-Herald - Timeout Magazine - 11 October 1998 Luka Bloom: Songs from Salty Heaven - "...With a Pinch of Salt..." Interview by David Caren Irish Music Magazine - September 1998 Bloom With A View Article by John Walshe Hot Press Magazine - 19 August 1998 The Records - Album of the Week: Luka Bloom: "Salty Heaven" CD Review by Joe Jackson The Irish Times - 24 July 1998 Exile finds heavenly welcome home Article by Michael O'Hanlon The Irish News Metro Section - 15 July 1998 |
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Acoustic journey to success Article by Richard Jinman The Australian - 22 October 1996 |
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Féile Bhríde - St Brigid's Cathedral, Kildare Review by John Walshe Hot Press - 8 February 1995 |
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THRILLS: Room full of Bloom Article by Susan Froyd Westword.com - News - 2 November 1994 Luka Bloom - Sanctuary Interview by Denise Sofranko Dirty Linen - October/November 1994 Luka Bloom, Zurich, Switzerland - 25 September 1994 Concert Review by Reto Koradi Consumable - The Electronic Fanzine - 24 October 1994 Luka Bloom - Turf Album Review by Lee "Train" Zimmerman Miami New Times - 14 September 1994 |
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A Folkie Who Doesn't Look Back Concert Review by Ann Powers New York Times - 22 February 1993 |
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Luka Bloom - Enmore Theatre, Sydney, November 20 Concert Review by Bernie Brian Green Left Weekly - 25 November 1992 Luka Bloom / The Frames / Loyko at The National Stadium, Dublin, 2nd October 1992 Live Review by Tara McCarthy Hot Press - October 1992 Luka Bloom - The Acoustic Motorbike Interview by Keith Mills Bicycle Guide - August 1992 The Acoustic Motorbike Album Review by Maureen Brennan Dirty Linen - June/July 1992 In concert, Bloom is in blossom Live Review by Jae-Ha Kim Chicago Sun-Times - 6 April 1992 Irishman does a mean folk-rap Article by Jae-Ha Kim Chicago Sun-Times - 3 April 1992 Luka Bloom - The Acoustic Motorbike Album Review by Elysa Gardner Rolling Stone - February 1992 A Song in the Dark I never heard the melody, till I needed the song. Interview by Geert Henderickx Oor - Dutch Music Magazine - 25 January 1992 |
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Ben & Jerry's Newport Folk Festival Sunday, August 11, 1991 Live Review by Joe F. Compton Dirty Linen - December 1991/January 1992 Sounds Around Town Luka Bloom @ The Knitting Factory Article by Karen Schoemers The New York Times - August 23, 1991 |
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A Good Luka - Ken Hunt hears why Barry made a change Interview by Ken Hunt Folk Roots - July 1990 Luka Bloom Interview by S. Decembrini Nite Moves - May 1990 Bloom Seeks Rock Fans Article by Ken Eisner The Georgia Straight - Music - April 27 - May 4, 1990 Luka Bloom - Riverside Album Review by Norman S. Shaw The Indianapolis Star - March 15, 1990 'Riverside' announces Bloom as a major force Album Review by Peter Blackstock The Austin American-Statesman - March 22, 1990 Luka Bloom - Riverside Billboard - March 10, 1990 Luka Bloom - Riverside Album Review by Linda Ryan The Gavin Report - March 1990 Luka Bloom - Riverside Album Review by Paul Evans Rolling Stone - March 1990 Into The Arms Of America Article by Bill Graham Hot Press - 25 February 1990 The Irish Emigrant - Music Articles by Richard O'Shaughnessy Irish Emigrant Online - July 1989 | Febr 1990 |
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