The Magic Ox band
A bright light in these dark times
A trip to the Skelligs (off the coast of Kerry) is described - as is the singer's musings on the islands.
"Skellig Michael" is an Acoustic Folk track by The Magic Ox band on SoundClick. The arrangement reflects a careful attention to detail that rewards repeated listening. For fans of acoustic folk, this one is worth the listen. "Skellig Michael" is part of the Magic Ox band catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.
A young man laments for his lover who is far away in Australia
"The Far Side of the World" is an Acoustic Folk track by The Magic Ox band on SoundClick. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. Explore the full The Magic Ox band catalog on SoundClick and discover more Acoustic Folk music from independent creators.
The mysterious Michael spreads his quiet joy throughout the world - wish we all could.
SoundClick artist The Magic Ox band presents "Michael the Harlequin", an outstanding release in the Acoustic Folk genre. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. The Magic Ox band continues to build an Acoustic Folk catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
A song about the world's worst nuclear accident at Chernobyl.
Independent artist The Magic Ox band drops "Cloud of Silence", an Acoustic Folk track on SoundClick. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. The kind of acoustic folk cut that earns its place in a playlist and stays there. Discover "Cloud of Silence" and the rest of the Magic Ox band discography on SoundClick.
This song tells of the old Gypsy path through Britain known as the Gypsy switch.
Independent artist The Magic Ox band drops "The Gypsy Switch", an Acoustic Folk track on SoundClick. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. This track does what good acoustic folk does best — it connects. Find more from The Magic Ox band on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
The Magic Ox Band were a spin off of the Magic Ox Theatre Group - a zany bunch of performers who used to do wild things at the old Albion Fayres.
Although the Band split up long ago, I feel the songs we did back then still deserve a listening today. Folk never goes out of fashion - it just matures nicely :-)
Largely covered above.
NOTE: The star of our band was the (then) 19 year old Steffan Hannigan - who has gone on to great things in the folk world.
Not any longer. Though each individual member still plays live when they can.