Irish and Celtic Music Podcast

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• Magic of the Celts #568 feat. CaliCeltic

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  Aug 04 2022

  Experience the magic of the Celts on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, featuring a Celtic music story from CaliCeltic. The Ne'er Duwels, Banshee in the Kitchen, Andy Irvine, Nava, New Shilling, Across The Pond, Dan The Bard, La Nef and Chor Leoni, Kevin McKrell, Caliceltic, Stone Row, Kris Colt, Sons of Malarkey, Enda Reilly GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! I hope you enjoy this week's show. If you hear music you love, share the episode. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If you heard music you loved, visit the artist website. Buy CDs, digital downloads, shirts, album pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. You can support many Celtic musicians on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - Kris Colt Intro 0:10 - The Ne'er Duwels "Reels: Mary MacMahon's/Lady's Cup of Tea/Mother & Child" from The Ne'er Duwels 4:12 - WELCOME 5:19 - Banshee in the Kitchen "Blarney Tea" from Band O' Shees 9:34 - Andy Irvine "Mary And The Soldier" from Andy Irvine & Paul Brady 13:15 - Nava "Magic Box" from Tapestry 16:53 - New Shilling "Curlew/Ballad Of Ned Roach" from Irishtown Sessions 21:13 - FEEDBACK 24:56 - Across The Pond "Rights of Man / Fisher's" from Little Beggarman 30:00 - Dan The Bard "Magic Random Fountain" from Epic Lute 34:18 - La Nef and Chor Leoni "Lowlands Away" from Shanties! LIVE 38:17 - Kevin McKrell "A Boat Named Love and Happiness" from In Quarantine 40:32 - THANKS 42:03 - CELTIC MUSIC STORY  -  CALICELTIC 49:25 - Caliceltic "The Fantastic Slapping Adventures of a Tuesday Night" from Some Kinda EP or Sumthin' 53:53 - If you want to hear more about CaliCeltic, visit their website at https://caliceltic.com/ 54:00 - Stone Row "Magic in His Hands" from Alignment 57:32 - Kris Colt "Evangeline" from Arms of a Stranger 1:01:25 - Sons of Malarkey "Farewell to Nova Scotia" from Presenting Sons of Malarkey 1:04:28 - CLOSING 1:05:08 - Enda Reilly "The Foggy Dew" from Whisperings The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME CELTOPHILE TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support, which you can do by buying their music. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out who was added this week. Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. START PODCASTING Podcasting is a fun way to share a message and spread ideas. I’ve hosted my podcasts with Libsyn since the start. It’s the best place to host your podcast. So why not share your love of Celtic music and culture. Sign up through my link and you can support this podcast as well. Oh! And drop me an email if you’d like some hints on how to make a successful podcast. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and a private feed to listen to the show.  That’s for as little as $1 per episode. For higher pledges, you can also get music - only episodes, free MP3s, and stand - alone Celtic Stories when you become a Song Henger. A special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Daniel Faigin replied to our Celtic Music Magazine: "Marc, Well, I'm listening to the podcast as I'm working on a document, and I heard you ask if anyone has started a podcast. I have a new one  -  -  just started in the last few months  -  -  but it has nothing to do with Celtic Music. It deals with the history of California's highways; you can find it at caroutebyroute.org . I've been careful to make sure any music I'm using is public domain (and I really only use it for opening and closing). For now, I've been using https://freemusicarchive.org/home which allows you to search by license type. Hopefully, I'll get someone to write us a theme they will let us use. As you know, when starting out (and having no advertising), you have to watch your pennies." Phyu LuLu emailed a photo a couple years ago: "Hello Mark! I’m having a perfect Tuesday morning all thanks to you! (It’s 10:30 here!) I was just thinking how amazing you are to let us enjoy these beautiful tunes by creating this beautiful channel! I’m now studying for my upcoming job interview which will be in next 3 hours. Actually, I’m not sure if I want the job. I’m also happy with my current one. I’ve been facing so many dilemmas these days. Anyway, one thing I’m sure is that I‘m so deeply in love with celtic and irish music! I might share my poorly sung celtic songs with you some day! Yours is my favorite channel on apple podcast and the safe place whenever I got tired of those medical podcasts! ^_^ Grai chyeju kaba sai yaw! Stay safe and all the best! cheers! Phyu Phyu, From Kachin, Myanmar (the other side of the world)" Cheryl Arvio emailed: "Mark, do you ever go to Milwaukee Irish Fest? My partner and I go every year, it's really a grand time! Four days of near - continuous music on something like a dozen stages. Everything from local traditional bands to nationally known Celtic rock acts like Scythian and the Elders. There's also a cultural village, set and ceili dance pavilion, theater, Irish language lessons, even currach boat races and Irish dogs. I think it would be a great way for you to make contacts for getting new music, and maybe find a way to promote the podcast as well. It's more of a trek for you than it is for us in Chicago, but it's such a major event, I feel someone like you, with your appreciation for the music and the culture, should experience it! https://irishfest.com/Milwaukee - Irish - Fest Slan, Cheryl ...more

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• Beauty of Limerick #567

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  Jul 28 2022

  There’s a beauty to Limerick in Ireland. Listen to one woman’s love of it on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Socks in the Frying Pan, Will Macmorran, Niamh Dunne, Rant Maggie Rant, Erin Ruth, Across The Pond, Old Blind Dogs, Westwood Bluegrass Band, John Doyle, The Ugly Mugs, Turf Fire Liars, The McKrells, Eileen Ivers GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! I hope you enjoy this week's show. If you hear music you love, share the episode. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If you heard music you loved, visit the artist website. Buy CDs, digital downloads, shirts, album pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. You can support many Celtic musicians on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:08 - Socks in the Frying Pan "Spaceships & Frying Pans (Live)" from Raw & Ríl (Live) 4:02 - WELCOME 5:27 - Will Macmorran "South Holston" from Glen Echo 8:56 - Niamh Dunne "Beauty of Limerick" from Portraits 13:15 - Rant Maggie Rant "Mayor Harrisons Set" from Rant Maggie Rant 23:13 - Erin Ruth "Boolavogue" from Live on KKUP radio 26:40 - FEEDBACK 30:29 - Across The Pond "The Little Beggarman" from Little Beggarman 34:55 - Old Blind Dogs "Harry Brewer" from Knucklehead Circus 40:13 - Westwood Bluegrass Band "Everything We Need" from Kenzie 45:40 - John Doyle "Teelin Harbour (Song)" from The Path of Stones 50:23 - THANKS 52:14 - The Ugly Mugs "Shall Ye Go Far" from The Ugly Mugs EP 55:15 - Turf Fire Liars "Home at My Local" from Long Memories Short Fuses 58:58 - The McKrells "All of the Hard Days are Gone" from Somethin' Fierce 1:03:34 - CLOSING 1:05:00 - Eileen Ivers "Hold My Hand" from Scatter the Light The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME CELTOPHILE TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. Will you allow me to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians? The artists in this show need your support, which you can do by buying their music. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I am working on next year’s… TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out who was added this week. Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners. You get to vote in the Celtic Top 20, and you get a private feed to listen to the show. Song Hengers can also enjoy music - only episodes, free MP3s, and stand - alone Celtic Stories. Plus, I’m planning a bonus Best of Episode that’s coming out soon, exclusively to Patrons. A special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Kyle B, John L HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Matt LW wrote on Facebook: "Hi Marc! I first listened to the show back in 2006 when I was a teenager mowing lawns for work  -  you introduced me to Irish and Celtic music. 16 years later I'm a stay - at - home dad, and while my 3 - month - old son helps me cook dinner as we listen to show #546, it's truly a pleasure to introduce him to Celtic music the same way. Thanks for your long commitment to the show!" Teri Hill emailed from Cedar City, Utah: "Hi Marc, I stumbled onto your podcast not too long ago (within the last 6 - 10 months or so) and fell in love with the music. I started listening to the beginning of the podcast and I'm working my way to the recent shows. I'm currently at episode 201 (2015). I've enjoyed every minute! I'll be caught up to the newer episodes soon! Slainte!" alec felinus emailed: "Hi Marc, I'm afraid I've had to stop listening to the show. Don't get me wrong, I love the music, but the Stitcher app stopped working for me and I switched to Spotify. I have searched repeatedly, but can't get The Irish Celtic Music Podcast on the new app. Is there any way you could put it out on the Spotify platform? I would think that it could only increase the listenership."...more

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• Irish All Along #566

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  Jul 21 2022

  Did you know you were Irish all along? Listen to more in the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. La Nef and Chor Leoni, Mary - Grace Autumn Lee, Enda Reilly, Across The Pond, Socks in the Frying Pan, Niamh Dunne, Telenn Tri, Kevin McKrell, Willos' & Massimo Giuntini, Scythian, Low Lily, The Dreadnoughts, Brad Tuck, Jamison Celtic Rock GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! I hope you enjoy this week's show. If you hear music you love, share the episode. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If you heard music you loved, visit the artist website. Buy CDs, digital downloads, shirts, album pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. You can support many Celtic musicians on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:09 - La Nef and Chor Leoni "Out On The Ocean" from Shanties! LIVE 3:40 - WELCOME 4:50 - Mary - Grace Autumn Lee "Return to Brooklyn: Muireann’s Jig/Trip to London (Jigs)" from Eyre 8:50 - Enda Reilly "All Along The Wild Atlantic Way" from Whisperings 12:30 - Across The Pond "Merry Blacksmith / Sally Gardens" from Little Beggarman 16:25 - Socks in the Frying Pan "The King's Shilling" from Return of the Giant Sock Monsters from Outer Space 20:38 - FEEDBACK 24:51 - Niamh Dunne "Ballyneety's Walls" from Portraits 28:10 - Telenn Tri "Breton / Pedon war pont e naoned" from Macquarie Street 32:26 - Kevin McKrell "Dublin Town" from In Quarantine 36:22 - Willos' & Massimo Giuntini "Scatter the Mud" from From Now On 42:37 - THANKS 44:27 - Scythian "Dead Army" from American Shanty 49:19 - Low Lily "SOVAY" from 10,000 Days Like These 52:02 - The Dreadnoughts "Battleford 1885" from Roll and Go 54:10 - Brad Tuck "Irish All Along" from Stages 58:06 - CLOSING 59:51 - Jamison Celtic Rock "Through Hills for Water" from Hafaguone The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME CELTOPHILES TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I’m gonna introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. Please remember. The artists in this show need your support. Buy something from them. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Show into by The Dead Irish. HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT STARTING YOUR OWN PODCAST? Podcasting is a fun way to share a message and spread ideas. I’ve hosted my podcasts with Libsyn since I started podcasting in 2005. It’s the best place to host your podcast. Why not share your love of Celtic music and culture. Sign up through my link and you can support this podcast as well. If you decide to sign up, please email me. I’ll send you some hints on how to make a successful podcast from the start. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out who was added this week. Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners. You get to vote in the Celtic Top 20, and you get a private feed to listen to the show. Song Hengers can also enjoy music - only episodes, free MP3s, and stand - alone Celtic Stories when you become a Song Henger. Plus, I’m planning a bonus Best of Episode that’s coming out soon, exclusively to Patrons. A special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Anna M, Happy Rain, and of our newest amazing Celtic Legend, Meghan Walker HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Michael Finlay emailed a photo with a great story: "Hi Marc, so while I was listening to the podcast my kid ran inside telling me that our neighbor had come looking for help. She had found a kitten in the engine compartment of her truck. A tiny, terrified, little thing we figured was about 7 weeks old. The neighbor couldn't keep her (allergies), so we took her in. On the way to her doctor's appointment I played the show, hoping to calm her down. It did not work. Aside from a minor ear infection, and being a bit thin for her age, she was given a clean bill of health. I now have a new baby, little Minka. And thank the gods, she's finally putting on some weight. And I think she likes the show, since when I was cooking recently she tried to climb up my leg. But really that was either your playlist or the bacon. Any way, your work has been the soundtrack for the arrival of a new bundle of joy into my life. I will try to send a picture of sweet Minka." Stephen Dunford emailed: “Happy July/ End of Pride Month. Hi Marc,  Thank you for a great show, Love the music and love the vibe. Listening to your podcast got me through the pandemic with a smile on my face. Ha What am I doing today?  Well... I am listening to your podcast while working from home. I started listening to your podcast while I was working in the office in a different career in fashion, as mentioned before your podcast helped me sort some things out about what I truly enjoy in music and life. Music gives life -  if you get my drift. Since then I switched careers in UX design which allows me to work remotely where I can listen to your music freely around the house wherever I want. Anyhow, my hubby and I are going to Ireland, Scotland, and England for our delayed honeymoon at the end of August.  We are calling it "Discovering our roots". Since I am of English Irish descent and he is American of Scottish/ mixed descent. We can't wait. Needless to say, I will be on the lookout for local music, but in the meantime, we will be listening to your podcast along the winding roads of our ancestors. Take care and thanks for your podcast.” Woodland Folk emailed photos of Courting and TREES And finally, here's a run I did while listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, on my way to Indianapolis. ...more

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• Over the Hills and Far Away #565

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  Jul 14 2022

  Over the hills and far away from the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast… at least until you download this week’s show. Jocelyn Pettit, The Lilies of the Midwest, Kate Rusby, Jolly's, McKasson & McDonald, Erin Ruth, Voice of Lir, Captain John Stout, Banshee in the Kitchen, The Haar, The Bordercollies, Highlander Celtic Rock Band Australia, The Dreadnoughts, Willos' & Massimo Giuntini GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! I hope you enjoy this week's show. If you hear music you love, share the episode. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If you heard music you loved, visit the artist website. Buy CDs, digital downloads, shirts, album pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. You can support many Celtic musicians on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:09 - Jocelyn Pettit "Transatlantic Jigs" from Wind Rose 3:39 - WELCOME 5:34 - The Lilies of the Midwest "Three Deer and a Hare  -  Pangur Ban" from Flora 8:03 - Kate Rusby "The Goodman" from Underneath The Stars 12:32 - The Jolly's "Holiday reel" from True Irish Spirit 15:40 - McKasson & McDonald "Fair Annie" from Harbour 20:25 - FEEDBACK 23:16 - Erin Ruth "Lakes of Pontchartrain" from Erin Ruth 28:05 - Voice of Lir "Galway Reel  -  Eel in the Sink" from Aislingeach 31:15 - Captain John Stout "Step It Out Mary" from Love Abides 34:26 - Banshee in the Kitchen "Planxty Catharsis" from Band O' Shees 40:23 - THANKS 41:52 - The Haar "Wild Rover" from Where Old Ghosts Meet 46:21 - The Bordercollies "For All That" from Sticks and Stones 49:27 - Highlander Celtic Rock Band Australia "Hayward's Hound" from North of the Wall 51:35 - The Dreadnoughts "Roll and Go" from Roll and Go 55:09 - CLOSING 57:30 - Willos' & Massimo Giuntini "Over the Hills and Far Away" from From Now On The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME CELTOPHILE TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support, which you can do by buying their music. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Lost Celts        www.facebook.com/LostCelts BUY SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN My latest CD features Sci F’Irish music. That means it is original songs fusing pop culture themes with Irish drinking songs. There are some traditional music on the album. But mostly, it features songwriting by Marc Gunn with guests including: Screeched Inn, The Muckers, Jamie Haeuser, Sam Gillogly, Nathan Deese, and Mikey Mason. Selcouth means, “when everything is strange and different, yet you find it marvelous anyway.” The album is not completely Celtic and it’s not just science fiction and fantasy. It’s a fusion of the two. It’s heartfelt and a lot of fun. It’s now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out who was added this week. Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. START PODCASTING Podcasting is a fun way to share a message and spread ideas. I’ve hosted my podcasts with Libsyn since the start. It’s the best place to host your podcast. So why not share your love of Celtic music and culture. Sign up through my link and you can support this podcast as well. Oh! And drop me an email if you’d like some hints on how to make a successful podcast. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and a private feed to listen to the show.  That’s for as little as $1 per episode. For higher pledges, you can also get music - only episodes, free MP3s, and stand - alone Celtic Stories when you become a Song Henger. A special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Don R, Mary S, Jim M, Melinda S HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Donald Rice of Poitin Band sent a couple thank yous: "Marc, Thanks so much for including our reel set on the upcoming show. Boatsmen starts with me playing clawhammer style banjo which takes a while to learn. Anyway, we appreciate being included on your wonderful podcast.  I listened today from Sicily where my wife and I are visiting some friends and their lovely cat, Thai. Slain" He also wrote: "Marc, Thanks for including the photo of Poitin Band and our Irish polka set on the Courting Tales episode of the podcast. That picture was taken last year at the Old Crossing Treaty Park in northern Minnesota where we played at the Chautauqua and French - Canadian/Metis Festival. It's a great multi - cultural festival and we are booked again for this annual event in late August 2022. We are so proud to be part of your great podcast." Shel O'Toole emailed: "Hi Marc, I shared a link to your podcast page with the whole network of Irish muso’s in the greater Ballarat region of Victoria,  Australia.  I’m not sure how many members there are but definitely more than a few.  Hopefully you’ll be getting more input from Australia soon. I’m a bit jealous you are in Scotland.  One of my grandmothers hails from Ayr.  I hope to get there one day and explore that fine country.  Meanwhile I’m loving the music from both Scotland and Ireland." Woodland Folk emailed some flower and foot photos. You can see what I’m talking about when you visit the shownotes. I also posted a photo from a run that I took on my most recent Celtic Invasion of Scotland. We ran around the Estate we were staying in. They had cleared the trees up there. So this is not the most dramatic of pictures. But it was a fun run. ...more

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• Favor of a Dance #564 feat. Ellen Gibling

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  Jul 07 2022

  I’m back from Scotland ready to dance and share a Celtic music story by Ellen Gibling on today’s Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Willos' & Massimo Giuntini, Téada, Banshee in the Kitchen, Gerry O'Connor, The Lilies of the Midwest, Marc Gunn, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Jamie Haeuser, Jonathan Milton, Boston Blackthorne, Ellen Gibling, Jocelyn Pettit, Barleyjuice, Mary - Grace Autumn Lee, Brad Tuck, The Bordercollies I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard music you loved, share the episode and tag the artist on social. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, album pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Willos' & Massimo Giuntini "The Flying Bull" from From Now On 5:31 - WELCOME 7:09 - Téada "Reels  -  Ar Mhuin na Muice / Cairo Barry / Garranmore / Hunter Billy’s" from Coiscéim Coiligh / As the Days Brighten 11:48 - Banshee in the Kitchen "As I Roved Out" from Band O' Shees 15:23 - Gerry O'Connor "The Hawk and the Hare (Jig & Polska)" from Last Night's Joy 18:56 - The Lilies of the Midwest "The Mountains of Pomeroy" from Flora 23:31 - FEEDBACK 27:23 - Marc Gunn, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Jamie Haeuser "Favor of a Dance" from Come Adventure With Me 30:19 - Jonathan Milton "Munster Buttermilk" from Just One More... 34:48 - Boston Blackthorne "Fishing over the Lusi" from Fishing over the Lusi 39:02 - CELTIC STORY  -  ELLEN GIBLING 42:14 - Ellen Gibling "Reels: The Cribbies/ Vice Versa / Louise's Reel" from The Bend in the Light 46:52 - THANKS 48:02 - Jocelyn Pettit "Wind Rose" from Wind Rose 51:31 - Barleyjuice "Hard Life Of Ivan Macrae" from The Morning After 54:39 - Mary - Grace Autumn Lee "Autumn’s Fall: Drummond Castle/Brendan Tonra’s/The Yellow Wattle (Jigs)" from Eyre 58:57 - Brad Tuck "Madeline's Might" from Stages 1:02:25 - CLOSING 1:03:32 - The Bordercollies "Carraig Nua" from Sticks and Stones The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME CELTOPHILE TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support, which you can do by buying their music. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out who was added this week. Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. START PODCASTING Podcasting is a fun way to share a message and spread ideas. I’ve hosted my podcasts with Libsyn since the start. It’s the best place to host your podcast. So why not share your love of Celtic music and culture. Sign up through my link and you can support this podcast as well. Oh! And drop me an email if you’d like some hints on how to make a successful podcast. BUY SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN My latest CD features Sci F’Irish music. That means it is original songs fusing pop culture themes with Irish drinking songs. There are some traditional music on the album. But mostly, it features songwriting by Marc Gunn with guests including: Screeched Inn, The Muckers, Jamie Haeuser, Sam Gillogly, Nathan Deese, and Mikey Mason. Selcouth means, “when everything is strange and different, yet you find it marvelous anyway.” The album is not completely Celtic and it’s not just science fiction and fantasy. It’s a fusion of the two. It’s heartfelt and a lot of fun. It’s now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and a private feed to listen to the show.  That’s for as little as $1 per episode. For higher pledges, you can also get music - only episodes, free MP3s, and stand - alone Celtic Stories when you become a Song Henger. A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Meghan Walker, Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Maire emailed: "Dia dhuit! I've been listening for several years now and thought I'd finally reach out to let you know what I'm doing while listening. Most of the time, I'm studying anatomy. The music itself is far more calming to me than most other genres because it reminds me of hot summers of my childhood dancing for Trinity Irish Dance at Irish fests. No matter what, I always have paper and pen near by to write down the names of the amazing musicians showcased on this podcast. Thanks for widening my celtic musical world orld and keep it up! Slain! Maire P.S Thanks so much for pronouncing Celtic correctly!" Charlene Adzima emailed: "Hey there Marc, I'm Charlene Adzima, fiddler and singer with Wisconsin - based all - female Irish music trio, The Lilies of the Midwest. As the pandemic seems to be waning, we've been reaching out to venues, festivals, radio shows, and podcasts to let folks know that we have an authentic, energetic, and charming stage presence and we'd like to get known outside of our small part of the Midwest. Our core instrumentation is fiddle, concertina, and mandolin, with the occasional guest guitarist or percussionist. With our Ohio - based guitarist Rick Nelson, we recorded a 6 track EP called Flora, which we'd like to offer you to play on your podcast. Thanks much and all the best! " Peter Bengtson emailed: "Hi Mark, I was walking yesterday and tried to get on SeriusXM.  Something was wrong and I couldn't get on. I got on your podcast  -  Episode 546 I think.  Once that episode was over, another episode started.  I listened to a total of 4 or 5 episodes.  This works great for me.  In the past, it seems that once the episode I listened to stopped, I had to go to start a new episode of Celtic Music or startup SeriusXM."...more

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• Celtic Workout #563

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  Jun 30 2022

  Today you will enjoy an exercise playlist. It starts off a little slow and builds in momentum before giving you a wee cooldown. I won’t be introducing the bands today. So if you hear something you love make sure you visit CelticMusicPodcast.com or check the chapters in your podcast app to see who is playing. And this show is brought to you by the generosity of fans just like you on Patreon. Please support the show by making a pledge. You can even get just music episodes like this one when you sign up as a Song Henger. Calan, Poitin, Deirdre Graham, Téada, Barleyjuice, The Here & Now, Highlander Celtic Rock Band Australia, Boston Blackthorne, Marys Lane, Event Horizon, Bourbon & Shamrocks, Marc Gunn / Sam Gillogly, The Celtic Kitchen Party, Reilly, Chrissy Crowley, Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard music you loved, share the episode and tag the artist on social. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, album pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:43 - Calan "Jêl Caerdydd " from Kistvaen 4:17 - Poitin "Brendan's Reels " from Simple Pleasures 8:16 - Deirdre Graham "Òran Mòr Scoirebreac " from URRANTA 12:09 - Téada "Reels  -  Ar Mhuin na Muice / Cairo Barry / Garranmore / Hunter Billy’s (04:44) " from Coiscéim Coiligh / As the Days Brighten 16:46 - Barleyjuice "More Pipes " from Six Yanks 19:38 - The Here & Now "So Convenient " from The Winding Stair 23:13 - Highlander Celtic Rock Band Australia "Old Man at the Pub " from North of the Wall 27:01 - Boston Blackthorne "The Donkey Pilgrim " from County Kerry to Kerry Park 28:45 - Marys Lane "Dead Man Walking " from Wild Unknown 32:10 - Event Horizon "The Pulsar Orchestral (feat Barry Reid & David Lombardi) " from Event Horizon  -  Geza Frank & Jean Damei 37:16 - Bourbon & Shamrocks "Waxie's Dargle " from Shock & ARRRR! 39:17 - Marc Gunn / Sam Gillogly "Hobbit Polka" from Dancing With Hobbits 42:27 - The Celtic Kitchen Party "Legend of Brian Boru " from Lobster Tail and Beer 45:26 - Reilly "Whiskey Grease " from Durty Pool 48:06 - Chrissy Crowley "Tribute To Papa " from Chrissy Crowley 54:49 - Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac "Keeping Up With Calum " from Seinn The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME CELTOPHILE TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support, which you can do by buying their music. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out who was added this week. Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. START PODCASTING Podcasting is a fun way to share a message and spread ideas. I’ve hosted my podcasts with Libsyn since the start. It’s the best place to host your podcast. So why not share your love of Celtic music and culture. Sign up through my link and you can support this podcast as well. Oh! And drop me an email if you’d like some hints on how to make a successful podcast. BUY SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN My latest CD features Sci F’Irish music. That means it is original songs fusing pop culture themes with Irish drinking songs. There are some traditional music on the album. But mostly, it features songwriting by Marc Gunn with guests including: Screeched Inn, The Muckers, Jamie Haeuser, Sam Gillogly, Nathan Deese, and Mikey Mason. Selcouth means, “when everything is strange and different, yet you find it marvelous anyway.” The album is not completely Celtic and it’s not just science fiction and fantasy. It’s a fusion of the two. It’s heartfelt and a lot of fun. It’s now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and a private feed to listen to the show.  That’s for as little as $1 per episode. For higher pledges, you can also get music - only episodes, free MP3s, and stand - alone Celtic Stories when you become a Song Henger. A special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com  ...more

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• Celtic Women of Summer #562

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  Jun 23 2022

  The Celtic women of Summer on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Eileen Ivers, Nathan Gourley and Laura Feddersen, Abby Green, Banshee in the Kitchen, Three Mile Stone, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, Terry Clarke - Coyne & Tony Gibbons, Eilis Crean, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Mary Knickle, Catherine Koehler, Kathryn Rose, Searson, Molly's Revenge, Moira Smiley, Willos’ I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard music you loved, share the episode and tag the artist on social. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, album pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Eileen Ivers "Sr. Elizabeth's / Kerryman's Daughter / Top Of The Stairs" from Eileen Ivers 4:11 - WELCOME 4:57 - Nathan Gourley and Laura Feddersen "The Cocktail / Bill McEvoy's / Blackberry Blossom (feat. Brian Miller)" from Life Is All Checkered Laura Fedderson: Fiddle 8:24 - Abby Green "Nead Na Lachan" from Einini 11:06 - Banshee in the Kitchen "Happy Jigs" from Live at the Painted Sky Jill England: accordion Kat Edmonson: guitar Brenda Hunter: hammered dulcimer Kris Wilber: bass 14:10 - Three Mile Stone "Dark is the Color" from Three Mile Stone Erin Shrader, Marla Fibish on mandolin and fiddle 18:14 - FEEDBACK 19:00 - Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, Terry Clarke - Coyne & Tony Gibbons "An Páistín Fionn" from So Here's To You  -  Live in Vlissingen 2001 24:40 - Eilis Crean "Tatter Jack Walsh set" from The Lonesome Fiddler 29:52 - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh "Bríd Óg Ní Mháille" from Foxglove & Fuschia 34:43 - Mary Knickle "Wild Irish Man" from Weave 38:29 - THANKS 40:03 - Catherine Koehler "Bridget O'malley" from Stone Upon Stone 43:18 - Kathryn Rose "Brennan on the Moor" from Origins 46:26 - Searson "Da Tunes" from Live 50:31 - Molly's Revenge With Moira Smiley "Weave My Love a Garland" from The Western Shore 54:14 - CLOSING 55:15 - Willos’ "Ballysillan" from 4th The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME CELTOPHILE TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support, which you can do by buying their music. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out who was added this week. Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. START PODCASTING Podcasting is a fun way to share a message and spread ideas. I’ve hosted my podcasts with Libsyn since the start. It’s the best place to host your podcast. So why not share your love of Celtic music and culture. Sign up through my link and you can support this podcast as well. Oh! And drop me an email if you’d like some hints on how to make a successful podcast. BUY SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN My latest CD features Sci F’Irish music. That means it is original songs fusing pop culture themes with Irish drinking songs. There are some traditional music on the album. But mostly, it features songwriting by Marc Gunn with guests including: Screeched Inn, The Muckers, Jamie Haeuser, Sam Gillogly, Nathan Deese, and Mikey Mason. Selcouth means, “when everything is strange and different, yet you find it marvelous anyway.” The album is not completely Celtic and it’s not just science fiction and fantasy. It’s a fusion of the two. It’s heartfelt and a lot of fun. It’s now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and a private feed to listen to the show.  That’s for as little as $1 per episode. For higher pledges, you can also get music - only episodes, free MP3s, and stand - alone Celtic Stories when you become a Song Henger. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com...more

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• Scotland #561

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  Jun 16 2022

  We’re visiting Scotland through music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Mike Katz, Spencer Murray & Pipeslinger, The Sorries, Old Blind Dogs, Battlefield Band, Jimi McRae, Ed Miller, Alasdair White, Barrowburn, Marc Gunn, Duncan McLauchlan, Hugh Morrison, Deirdre Graham,Talisk, Moonrakers I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard music you loved, share the episode and tag the artist on social. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, album pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Mike Katz "The Bookie's Jig / Seann Bhriogais Uilleim (Willie's Old Trousers) / The Reel of Bogie (Ruidhle Bhalgaidh)" from A Month of Sundays 3:39 - WELCOME 4:41 - Spencer Murray & Pipeslinger "Bordertown" from Sound & Fury 8:15 - The Sorries "Bonnie Dundee (Scott's Original Verses)" from Bends of the Bow 12:57 - Old Blind Dogs "Akins" from Knucklehead Circus 18:31 - Battlefield Band "The Shipyard Apprentice" from The Producer's Choice 22:17 - FEEDBACK 24:20 - Jimi McRae "Global Gathering" from Global Gathering 29:39 - Ed Miller "My Bonnie Border Lass" from Lolander 33:09 - Alasdair White "The Kirkpatricks of Iona" from An Clàr Geal (The White Album) 36:14 - Barrowburn "Rose And The Lindsey" from Mist Covered Mountains 40:05 - Marc Gunn "The Maid Went to the Mill" from Kilted For Her Pleasure 42:22 - THANKS 44:17 - Duncan McLauchlan "Dumfarlin Toun Forever" from Single 49:47 - Hugh Morrison "Ain't Coming Back" from Lift Your Head Up 53:48 - Deirdre Graham "Moch an - Diugh a Rinn Mi Èirigh" from URRANTA 58:07 - Talisk "Rations" from Beyond 1:04:35 - CLOSING 1:06:57 - Moonrakers "Albion Heart" from Bird on the Wing The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME CELTOPHILE TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support, which you can do by buying their music. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Show was introduced by Roderick Nevin of the band Fire in the Glen. WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out who was added this week. Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. START PODCASTING Podcasting is a fun way to share a message and spread ideas. I’ve hosted my podcasts with Libsyn since the start. It’s the best place to host your podcast. So why not share your love of Celtic music and culture. Sign up through my link and you can support this podcast as well. Oh! And drop me an email if you’d like some hints on how to make a successful podcast. BUY SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN My latest CD features Sci F’Irish music. That means it is original songs fusing pop culture themes with Irish drinking songs. There are some traditional music on the album. But mostly, it features songwriting by Marc Gunn with guests including: Screeched Inn, The Muckers, Jamie Haeuser, Sam Gillogly, Nathan Deese, and Mikey Mason. Selcouth means, “when everything is strange and different, yet you find it marvelous anyway.” The album is not completely Celtic and it’s not just science fiction and fantasy. It’s a fusion of the two. It’s heartfelt and a lot of fun. It’s now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out nearly every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and a private feed to listen to the show.  That’s for as little as $1 per episode. HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali, and our newest Celtic Legend: Meghan Walker You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Kennedy Johnson emailed: "Marc, I haven't dropped a message in awhile, just wanted to say that the St Patrick's Day Podcast was wonderful !!! I love the music/podcast. I hope you and your family are well.   My Daughter and I went down to the KC SPD parade. Sounded like the Atlanta SPD parade was a cold one - Kansas City had wonderful weather, Sunny 74 that day. Estimated over 400,000 attended the parade that day. I made a wonderful corned beef and cabbage dinner that night - so good. I am hoping to catch a live show one day, probably in Texas as it's closer to KC. Also hoping you'll be a performer at the Kansas City Irish Fest Labor Day weekend (Sept.) Slainte”...more

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• Kyles of Bute #560

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  Jun 09 2022

  I’m in Scotland this week on the Kyles of Bute for my Celtic Invasion Vacation of Scotland. But you still get great music to listen to on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Mike Katz & Mike Whellans, W Ed Harris, Spirited Lads, Rising Gael, Circled by Hounds, Maggie Drennon, THE DIVINERS, Tania Opland & Mike Freeman, Brynmor, Celtic Cross, Lenahan, The Barley Boys, Telenn Tri I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard music you loved, share the episode and tag the artist on social. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, album pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:08 - Mike Katz & Mike Whellans "Juan Martino's / Tail Toddle" from Juan Martino's / Tail Toddle (Single) 3:15 - WELCOME 4:38 - W Ed Harris "The Red Crow" from Ye Banks and Braes 7:40 - Spirited Lads "goodbye mick" from Tall Tales and Fond Farewells 10:04 - Rising Gael "Tam Lin" from One More Day 14:12 - Circled by Hounds "Wind that Shakes the Barley" from Howl No Demon Louder 17:57 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS 19:24 - Maggie Drennon "Anachie Gordon" from Just Now 25:42 - THE DIVINERS "The Melancholic Jig / Seamus Ennis Jig / The Cavers of Kirkcudbright" from earshot (EP) 29:20 - Tania Opland & Mike Freeman "The Little Queen" from Sunset's Gold 31:59 - THANKS 33:08 - Brynmor "Farewell To Erin" from The Great Hill 36:38 - Celtic Cross "Strange Love" from Saoirse's Heart 39:58 - Lenahan "One for Davy" from Brand New Bag 46:40 - The Barley Boys "Whiskey For Breakfast" from It's A Long Drive From Ireland 49:02 - CLOSING 49:42 - Telenn Tri "Knocknagow / The Cat that kittled in Jamie's wig" from Macquarie Street The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME CELTOPHILE TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support, which you can do by buying their music. You can find a link to all of the artists, show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Show was introduced by Dominic Romano. WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out who was added this week. Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. START PODCASTING Podcasting is a fun way to share a message and spread ideas. I’ve hosted my podcasts with Libsyn since the start. It’s the best place to host your podcast. So why not share your love of Celtic music and culture. Sign up through my link and you can support this podcast as well. Oh! And drop me an email if you’d like some hints on how to make a successful podcast. BUY SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN My latest CD features Sci F’Irish music. That means it is original songs fusing pop culture themes with Irish drinking songs. There are some traditional music on the album. But mostly, it features songwriting by Marc Gunn with guests including: Screeched Inn, The Muckers, Jamie Haeuser, Sam Gillogly, Nathan Deese, and Mikey Mason. Selcouth means, “when everything is strange and different, yet you find it marvelous anyway.” The album is not completely Celtic and it’s not just science fiction and fantasy. It’s a fusion of the two. It’s heartfelt and a lot of fun. It’s now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and a private feed to listen to the show.  That’s for as little as $1 per episode. For higher pledges, you can also get music - only episodes, free MP3s, and stand - alone Celtic Stories when you become a Song Henger. A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com...more

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• Courting Tales #559

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  May 26 2022

  Come courting with the tales of Celtic legends and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Bret Blackshear, Poitin Band, Téada, Old Blind Dogs, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, Terry Clarke - Coyne & Tony Gibbons, Jacqui McCarthy, Flook, Shillelagh!, Scott Hoye, The Breath, West Awake, Stone Row, Redhill Rats, Willowgreen I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard music you loved, share the episode and tag the artist on social. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, album pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Bret Blackshear "Whiskey for Breakfast/Staten Island Hornpipe" from Fingers, Frets and Fire 2:18 - WELCOME 2:57 - Poitin Band "Sliabh Luachra Polkas" from Banks of Red River Pronunciation: Sliabh Luachra  -  Shleeve Loo - kra 6:35 - Téada "Song  -  Oileán Dhún an Óir (feat. John C. Reilly)" from Coiscéim Coiligh / As the Days Brighten Pronunciation: Oileán Dhún an Óir  -  Ill - awn Doon un Ore Pronunciation: Coiscéim Coiligh  -  Kosh - kaym Quil - ig 10:21 - Old Blind Dogs "Knucklehead Circus" from Knucklehead Circus 15:38 - Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, Terry Clarke - Coyne & Tony Gibbons "Blackbirds and Thrushes/ The Musical Priest" from So Here's To You  -  Live in Vlissingen 2001 18:36 - FEEDBACK 19:54 - Jacqui McCarthy "I Think I Understand" from Courting & Trees 23:27 - Flook "Calico" from Flatfish 26:49 - Shillelagh! "Lish Young Buy - a - Broom" from A Turn of Fortune 29:56 - Scott Hoye "A Neansaí Mhíle Grá" from Black Rose Pronunciation: A Neansaí Mhíle Grá  -  a Nancy veela graw 33:01 - THANKS 34:28 - The Breath "All That You Have Been" from Only Stories (Let the Cards Fall Revisited) 38:58 - West Awake "Irish Rover" from Live at The Dublin Pub 42:57 - Stone Row "She Moved Through the Fair" from Alignment 50:02 - Redhill Rats "Tales of Broken Shadows" from Cape Wolf 53:56 - CLOSING 56:00 - Willowgreen "Old Turf Fire" from Willowgreen The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME CELTOPHILE TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support, which you can do by buying their music. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out who was added this week. Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. START PODCASTING Podcasting is a fun way to share a message and spread ideas. I’ve hosted my podcasts with Libsyn since the start. It’s the best place to host your podcast. So why not share your love of Celtic music and culture. Sign up through my link and you can support this podcast as well. Oh! And drop me an email if you’d like some hints on how to make a successful podcast. BUY SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN My latest CD features Sci F’Irish music. That means it is original songs fusing pop culture themes with Irish drinking songs. There are some traditional music on the album. But mostly, it features songwriting by Marc Gunn with guests including: Screeched Inn, The Muckers, Jamie Haeuser, Sam Gillogly, Nathan Deese, and Mikey Mason. Selcouth means, “when everything is strange and different, yet you find it marvelous anyway.” The album is not completely Celtic and it’s not just science fiction and fantasy. It’s a fusion of the two. It’s heartfelt and a lot of fun. It’s now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and a private feed to listen to the show.  That’s for as little as $1 per episode. For higher pledges, you can also get music - only episodes, free MP3s, and stand - alone Celtic Stories when you become a Song Henger. A special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Dick E, Alan S HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Tom Morley posted on Facebook: “Thanks for including a track from my album "The Raven's Wing" on this week's show! Always an awesome honor to be among the great Celtic & Irish artists you promote every week.”...more

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• You Can Irish Dance If You Want To #558

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  May 19 2022

  You can Irish dance if you want to on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Andrew Finn Magill, Marc Gunn, Sam Gillogly, David Curley & Mick Broderick, Bua, Eireann's Call, Emma Langford, Dark Patrick, Sybil and Sorley, The Breath, Jolly's, Clover's Revenge, Sons of Malarkey, Hugh Morrison, Highlander Celtic Rock Band Australia, Clann An Drumma I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard music you loved, share the episode and tag the artist on social. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, album pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Andrew Finn Magill "The Green Fields of Glentown / The Old Dudeen / McFadden's Handsome Daughter" from Roots 4:09 - WELCOME 5:49 - Marc Gunn / Sam Gillogly "Hobbit Polka" from Dancing With Hobbits 9:04 - David Curley & Mick Broderick "Could You Be the One (feat. Jeffrey Hill)" from A Brand New Day 11:42 - Bua "The Hag with the Money / East at Glendart" from Down the Green Fields 14:58 - Eireann's Call "Boston & St. John" from Tús 18:32 - FEEDBACK 20:37 - Emma Langford "You Are Not Mine" from Sowing Acorns 24:19 - Dark Patrick "Metelytsta  -  An Dro" from Fainne Gael an Lae 27:23 - Sybil and Sorley "Greenland Whale Fisheries" from Street Side Songs 30:47 - The Breath "Will You Wait (Acoustic)" from Only Stories (Let the Cards Fall Revisited) 34:59 - Jolly's "Are ye sleeping Maggie" from True Irish Spirit 38:41 - THANKS 40:36 - CELTIC STORIES  -  ATLANTA IRISH DANCE My daughter started Irish dancing last year. She did her first Feis this month as a beginner and came in third place for Light Jig among 11 other kids. We were pretty excited. Before the Feis, I had a LOT of questions. I was not raised on Irish dance. I really know nothing about it. So last month, I contacted Emma Burke of Atlanta Irish Dance to find out more. Emma Burke was born in Dublin, Ireland and grew up in Atlanta. She is a former litigation attorney in the area and a classically trained flautist. Now she is co - founder of Atlanta Irish dance and is a certified Irish dance teacher and internationally certified Irish dance adjudicator, which allows her to judge Irish dance competitions world wide. During her Irish dancing career, Emma competed all over the world, winning titles throughout. Emma is also a four time Southern Region Champion, consistently placed top 5 in the North American Nationals, and competed in the World Championships of Irish dance many times where her highest placement was 13th, earning her a coveted World Medal. I asked her to tell me more about Irish dance. 41:52 - WHAT IS IRISH DANCE? Since I also wanted to know what to expect at a Feis, I asked Emma what a Feis is and what happens at a Burke Connolly Feis. I’ll let her tell you more about it. 45:51 - MORE ABOUT BURKE CONNOLLY FEIS If you want to learn more about Irish dance, the instruments they play and the types of dances they do, make sure you join us on Patreon. I will release an extended version of our interview in a week or so for Song Hengers. 48:34 - Clover's Revenge "Raggle Taggle Gypsy" from Gotta Get O'Raggednized 52:29 - Sons of Malarkey "Tripping Father" from Presenting Sons of Malarkey 55:53 - Hugh Morrison "Down the Dunes" from Lift Your Head Up 59:51 - Highlander Celtic Rock Band Australia "The Craic Fiddle" from North of the Wall 1:04:19 - CLOSING 1:06:00 - Clann An Drumma "Lion Tyrant" from Order of the Stag The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME CELTOPHILE TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support, which you can do by buying their music. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out who was added this week. Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. START PODCASTING Podcasting is a fun way to share a message and spread ideas. I’ve hosted my podcasts with Libsyn since the start. It’s the best place to host your podcast. So why not share your love of Celtic music and culture. Sign up through my link and you can support this podcast as well. Oh! And drop me an email if you’d like some hints on how to make a successful podcast. BUY SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN My latest CD features Sci F’Irish music. That means it is original songs fusing pop culture themes with Irish drinking songs. There are some traditional music on the album. But mostly, it features songwriting by Marc Gunn with guests including: Screeched Inn, The Muckers, Jamie Haeuser, Sam Gillogly, Nathan Deese, and Mikey Mason. Selcouth means, “when everything is strange and different, yet you find it marvelous anyway.” The album is not completely Celtic and it’s not just science fiction and fantasy. It’s a fusion of the two. It’s heartfelt and a lot of fun. It’s now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and a private feed to listen to the show.  That’s for as little as $1 per episode. For higher pledges, you can also get music - only episodes, free MP3s, and stand - alone Celtic Stories when you become a Song Henger. A special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Katherine G, Marianne C HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Donald Rice emailed: “Marc, Thanks so much for including our reel set on the upcoming show. Boatsmen starts with me playing clawhammer style banjo which takes a while to learn. Anyway, we appreciate being included on your wonderful podcast.  I listened today from Sicily where my wife and I are visiting some friends and their lovely cat, Thai. Slain" Sheila Neil emailed: "I love your show. It honors my Celtic ancestors. I wish you can play Celtic Women's O America. You are a great Podcast host.''...more

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• Folk Yeah! #557

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  May 12 2022

  Folk Yeah! There’s a lot of great folk music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Poitin Band, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Preab Meadar, Plaid Menagerie, Liesel Wilson, Telenn Tri, Karen Matheson, The Fretless, Three Weird Sisters, Gaelynn Lea, Colleen Raney, Willowgreen, Jeremy Spencer, Jesse Ferguson, The Jeremiahs, Joe Travers/Adam Alexander I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard music you loved, share the episode and tag the artist on social. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, album pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOXThe Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:09 - Poitin Band "Boatsmen/Firemen's Reel" from Banks of Red River 4:10 - WELCOME 5:04 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Mountain Rambler" from Lovers' Well 7:24 - Preab Meadar "Captain Rock" from Preabmeadar 10:39 - Plaid Menagerie "Captain Horne/In and Out the Harbor/Dinky Dorian's" from Plaid Menagerie 14:08 - Liesel Wilson "Sheain Bhain" from The Path 16:03 - FEEDBACK 19:36 - Telenn Tri "Cup of Tea / Ships are Sailing" from Macquarie Street 24:45 - Karen Matheson "Orphan Girl" from Still Time 29:40 - The Fretless "Holton Alan Moore’s" from Live from the Art Farm 33:23 - Three Weird Sisters "Pole Star" from Hair of the Frog 37:38 - Gaelynn Lea "Swinging On a Gate" from All the Roads That Lead Us Home 40:56 - Colleen Raney "Stand Up for Love" from Here This Is Home 44:32 - THANKS 46:45 - The Gatehouse Well “Madness Never Leaves” from Undone 51:06 - Jeremy Spencer "Jigs: The Solstice / The Crow's Caw" from The Lion's Head 54:22 - Jesse Ferguson "Peter Street" from Sailor Songs 57:13 - The Jeremiahs "Plough and Stars" from The Femme Fatale of Maine 1:01:00 - CLOSING 1:02:12 - Joe Travers/Adam Alexander "Weeping Moon" from The Perfect Pint The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME CELTOPHILE TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support, which you can do by buying their music. You can find a link to all of the artists, show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out who was added this week. Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. START PODCASTING Podcasting is a fun way to share a message and spread ideas. I’ve hosted my podcasts with Libsyn since the start. It’s the best place to host your podcast. So why not share your love of Celtic music and culture. Sign up through my link and you can support this podcast as well. Oh! And drop me an email if you’d like some hints on how to make a successful podcast. BUY SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN My latest CD features Sci F’Irish music. That means it is original songs fusing pop culture themes with Irish drinking songs. There are some traditional music on the album. But mostly, it features songwriting by Marc Gunn with guests including: Screeched Inn, The Muckers, Jamie Haeuser, Sam Gillogly, Nathan Deese, and Mikey Mason. Selcouth means, “when everything is strange and different, yet you find it marvelous anyway.” The album is not completely Celtic and it’s not just science fiction and fantasy. It’s a fusion of the two. It’s heartfelt and a lot of fun. It’s now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and a private feed to listen to the show.  That’s for as little as $1 per episode. For higher pledges, you can also get music - only episodes, free MP3s, and stand - alone Celtic Stories when you become a Song Henger. A special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Danna H and Samuel S HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Kerry Berry emailed: "Hi Marc, thanks for your latest update. Thank you for all you do for Celtic music.Just letting you know Highlander  -  Celtic Rock Band Australia have just released a new album called “Start The Fire” I believe it is able to be heard on both Spotify and also on Youtube." Rey Glunt emailed: "Hey Marc!! Just want to let you know first of all that I love the show!! I walk our dog a lot and it’s about all I listen to on our strolls. My dads side of the family is predominantly Scottish and my moms side is all Irish so the Celtic blood runs deep in me. I love so much variety it’s hard to mail it down to five favorites but I’ll do my best and in no particular order. Cherish The Ladies, Across The Pond, The Pogues, The Cheiftains, and The Dubliners. I also help a friend of mine with his entertainment company, Shenanigator Entertainment. It gives me a chance to be behind the scenes to promote Celtic music and help out at festivals and concerts."...more

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• Dumbarton's Drums

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  May 05 2022

  Let the drums of Dumbarton ring on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast Cady Finlayson, Bonnie Rideout & Matt Bell, The Breath, Tom Morley, Beth Patterson, Patrick O'Flaherty, The Tannahill Weavers, Hank Cramer, Dàimh, Jolly's, Billy Treacy & the Scope, The Irish Rovers, James Shipp, The Rathmines, Boston Blackthorne I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard a song, tune or artist that you loved, I’d like you to share this episode and tag the artist on social either on your page or in a Celtic group you’re a part of. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:10 - Cady Finlayson "Tuttle/Caislean an Oir" from Irish Coffee 3:06 - WELCOME 4:45 - Bonnie Rideout & Matt Bell "Pibroch" from Scotland's Fiddle Piobaireachd, Volume 2 9:17 - The Breath "Only Stories" from Only Stories (Let the Cards Fall Revisited) 13:06 - Tom Morley "The Raven's Wing/The Wise Maid/Dinkey Dorian's" from The Raven's Wing (A Curious Collection Of Fiddle Tunes) 18:18 - Beth Patterson/Patrick O'Flaherty "Cúnla" from Caelic 19:55 - FEEDBACK 22:29 - The Tannahill Weavers "Dumbarton's Drums" from Live And In Session 26:43 - Hank Cramer "Bound Down to Australia" from Loosely Celtic 30:43 - Dàimh "Locheil's Away" from The Hebridean Sessions 35:58 - Jolly's "The Mero" from True Irish Spirit 39:14 - THANKS 41:21 - Billy Treacy & the Scope "Ma" from Life 45:30 - The Irish Rovers "Narwhal, the Continuing Story of the Unicorn" from The Unicorn, the Continuing Story 50:26 - James Shipp "The Frost is All Over" from Nos Novo Strange Sweethearts in America 54:18 - The Rathmines "Paddy's Taksim Square" from Ramblin' with the Rats  -  Stolen Songs of Struggle 57:27 - CLOSING 59:01 - Boston Blackthorne "Drill Ye Tarriers, Drill: A Land Shanty!" from Drill Ye Tarriers, Drill: A Land Shanty! The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support, which you can do by buying their music. You can find a link to all of the artists, including show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Poitin Band introduced today’s show. Find a link to them in the shownotes. WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify, Amazon Music, and now YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. The newest band added to the playlist: Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, The McDades, Syr Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. BUY SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN My latest CD features Sci F’Irish music. That means it is original songs fusing pop culture themes with Irish drinking songs. There are some traditional music on the album. But mostly, it features songwriting by Marc Gunn with guests including: Screeched Inn, The Muckers, Jamie Haeuser, Sam Gillogly, Nathan Deese, and Mikey Mason. Selcouth means, “when everything is strange and different, yet you find it marvelous anyway.” The album is not completely Celtic and it’s not just science fiction and fantasy. It’s a fusion of the two. It’s heartfelt and a lot of fun. It’s now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and a private feed to listen to the show. That’s for as little as $1 per episode. For higher pledges, you can also get music - only episodes, free MP3s, and stand - alone Celtic Stories when you become a Song Henger. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. What are you doing with your local celtic community? Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Henry Severeide emailed his list 5 top bands: Wolftones Dubliners, with Luke Kelly Fureys, with Davy Arthur Planxty Pogues Hope you like my picks” Sheila Neil emailed: "I love your show. It honors my Celtic ancestors. I wish you can play Celtic Women's O America. You are a great Podcast host.'' Michael Maskow emailed pictures: "Hi Marc, found the podcast this past year and it is a joy to celebrate our Irish and Celtic culture while listening to the amazing musicians. As an artist, I love to listen as I am painting, and often when out and about immersed in lovely nature here in southern California. Please enjoy these recent pieces and keep up the great work. Cheers, Michael" ...more

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• Jack of All Trades #555

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  Apr 28 2022

  Earth Month may be coming to end, but the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast continues to celebrate our glorious planet with great Celtic music. Stephanie Claussen, Beer Belly, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Tim Hill, Trinity River Whalers, The Sorries, Wicked Tinkers, George Papavgeris, The Bookends, Homeland, The High Kings, The Jackdaws, Jiggy, Alizbar & Ann' Sannat I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard a song, tune or artist that you loved, I’d like you to share this episode and tag the artist on social either on your page or in a Celtic group you’re a part of. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:09 - Stephanie Claussen "Loch Ruthven / The Feet Washing" from The Road Home from Skye: Scottish and Irish Tunes 2:47 - WELCOME 5:37 - Beer Belly "The Dublin Reel" from Paddy's Boots 6:30 - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh "Cois Abhann na Séad" from Ar Uair Bhig An Lae  -  The Small Hours 11:40 - Tim Hill "Bonnie Anne/The West Wind/The Longford Tinker" from Ceol ag an nGeata: Music at the Gate 15:18 - Trinity River Whalers "Jack Of All Trades" from Dancin' Beggarman 17:45 - FEEDBACK 19:16 - The Sorries "The Four Maries" from Bends of the Bow 22:57 - Wicked Tinkers "Jam with Men of Worth (Live)" from Banger for Breakfast 27:23 - George Papavgeris "Anytown" from For My Next Trick 32:59 - The Bookends "The Salt Mine" from Chapter One 38:40 - THANKS 40:07 - HOMELAND "Lay" from We Never Got This Far Alone 44:47 - The High Kings "Marie's Wedding" from Decade: Best Of The High Kings 48:29 - The Jackdaws "Waves" from Colors 52:14 - Jiggy "Who Put the Blood" from Hypernova 57:08 - CLOSING 58:22 - Alizbar & Ann' Sannat "Siul A Run" from Welcome Into The Morning The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME CELTOPHILES * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support, which you can do by buying their music. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with links, show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Check out the North Harbor Podcast. WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify and Amazon Music. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. The newest bands added to the playlist: Niamh Parsons, The Haar, The Town Pants, Scythian, Barleyjuice, Runa, Emerald Rose Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube BUY SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN My latest CD features Sci F’Irish music. That means it is original songs fusing pop culture themes with Irish drinking songs. There are some traditional music on the album. But mostly, it features songwriting by Marc Gunn with guests including: Screeched Inn, The Muckers, Jamie Haeuser, Sam Gillogly, Nathan Deese, and Mikey Mason. Selcouth means, “when everything is strange and different, yet you find it marvelous anyway.” The album is not completely Celtic and it’s not just science fiction and fantasy. It’s a fusion of the two. It’s heartfelt and a lot of fun. It’s now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and a private feed to listen to the show.  That’s for as little as $1 per episode. For higher pledges, you can also get music - only episodes, free MP3s, and stand - alone Celtic Stories when you become a Song Henger. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Eugene McD, Joe D, Horst K HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. Sign up now to become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. What are you doing with your local celtic community? Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Dawn Sayne Wilke posted on Facebook: "Excellent podcast, as always" for show #554. I asked a question about song requests on Facebook. The band Beltaine replied: "We love song requests because it is the songs that people love and have a special place in their hearts if we know it, we will play it....if not we will fake it to do our best for our fans that we want to make them happy! Finally I asked a question on Facebook: What does Celtic culture make you think of? Wolf Lüerßen responded: "Whisky and great music 🎶 Languages that sound magical even though I don't understand them, and brilliant literature. Did I say Whisky..." Andrei Dashko replied: "Music that you fall in love with right away. Dance with tied hands. Beautiful songs with female voices. Redheads."...more

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• Singing Scots Gaelic #554

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  Apr 21 2022

  A glass of beer and some outstanding Celtic music, plus learning Scots Gaelic with the Celtic Rock band Syr. It’s today on the latest Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The Gothard Sisters, Telenn Tri, Wolf & Clover, Runa, Matt & Shannon Heaton, The Gatehouse Well, Coast, Lilt, Tom Eure, Syr, The Rolling Kings, Songs for Ceilidh, Hunting McLeod, Kyle Carey I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard a song, tune or artist that you loved, I’d like you to share this episode and tag the artist on social either on your page or in a Celtic group you’re a part of. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:08 - The Gothard Sisters "Willow's Waltz" from Story Girl 5:01 - WELCOME 6:15 - Telenn Tri "Glass of Beer / Lochaber Badger / Ash Plant / St. Kilda Wedding" from Mouse in the Kitchen 11:00 - Wolf & Clover "An Rógaire Dubh" from Twelvemonth and a Day 14:55 - Runa "Runa Alumni Set" from Ten: The Errant Night 20:17 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Demon Lover" from Tell You in Earnest 24:08 - FEEDBACK 28:34 - The Gatehouse Well "Breaking Ground" from Undone 31:56 - Coast "River (Acoustic Version)" from On This Day (Acoustic Version) 35:12 - Lilt "Deirdre Hurley's / Open the Door for Three / The Gathering" from X 38:56 - Tom Eure "The Carving Tree" from The Coin The Prayer The Crow 42:49 - THANK YOU PATRONS 44:33 - CELTIC STORIES “Albion II” 53:14 - Syr "Albion Ii" from Sentinel 57:57 - The Rolling Kings "In Through The Narrows" from Raise A Glass 1:00:04 - Songs for Ceilidh "Finnegan's Wake" from Beneath the Waves 1:04:51 - Hunting McLeod "The Congress" from Leod and Proud 1:08:45 - CLOSING 1:10:38 - Kyle Carey "Wind Through Casper" from North Star The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. Greetings Celtophiles WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support, which you can do by buying their music. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. We have another Celtic Story today. That’s where a band shares a story behind their music. This time it’s by the Celtic Rock band Syr. They share the challenges of writing a song in a non - native language, Scots Gaelic. Oh! And you may also notice I’m letting others introduce the latest episode. If you would like to do so, email me. I’ll send you instructions. And if you’re band, I can also send instructions on how to submit music to the podcast and how to share your own Celtic Story with the show. BUY SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN My latest CD features Sci F’Irish music. That means it is original songs fusing pop culture themes with Irish drinking songs. There are some traditional music on the album. But mostly, it features songwriting by Marc Gunn with guests including: Screeched Inn, The Muckers, Jamie Haeuser, Sam Gillogly, Nathan Deese, and Mikey Mason. Selcouth means, “when everything is strange and different, yet you find it marvelous anyway.” The album is not completely Celtic and it’s not just science fiction and fantasy. It’s a fusion of the two. It’s heartfelt and a lot of fun. It’s now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. You can also get music - only episodes and free MP3s when you become a Song Henger. You can enjoy Celtic Stories as stand - alone episodes. A special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Henry C, Patrick D, Davida K, Stan B HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Or what you are doing with your local celtic community? Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Rey Glunt commented on Facebook: "I was just listening to this one walking the dog tonight!! Good stuff!!" Eugene McDonnell emailed: "Hi Marc, how is Patreon connected to your Celtic Music Magazine?" Peter Bengtson sent a photo: "On my morning walk, this is only about 1/2 of the painted rocks at this house. Zoom in for detail" And another: "My morning walk close to the Catalina mountains. Beautiful sunny (but cold), listening to episode 548  -  very nice" Michael R. Gorman emailed: "Marc, I hope this email does not come across as too strange, but before about 45 minutes ago, I had never heard of you. I was searching Pandora for some traditional Celtic music to play as a background to a personal spring/renewal ritual I felt compelled to do on this cool California night. When I happened upon your Podcast #196, I immediately knew I had my background music. I thought your talking would be a distraction, but it was not at all, like an extension of the music of the ancestors. I won't go into detail about my ritual tonight, other than to say this ritual marks the end of a very long period of trial and pain in one of my life's dark valleys, but the thing about valleys is that there are always the hills beyond to climb if you can just keep walking. I did, and tonight is like a new birth from the cauldron of the Cailleach. I have not cut my hair in ten years until tonight (by no means short, but shorter), a show of faith in renewed growth, and to offer a red - blonde lock as tribute to the ancestors. I don't know much about you or what your spirituality may be, but I felt the need to thank you for being with me on this small milestone in my journey. I look forward to getting to know you better through your work. And thank you. Blessings of the Tuatha de,” ...more

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• Trees for Peace #553

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  Apr 14 2022

  Trees are essential for life. But they also bring peace, joy, and love. It’s our duty to care for our planet so this week, we celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Month with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The McDades, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Heather Dale, IONA, Nick Hennessey, The Haar, Lúnasa, Avon Faire, Brad Reid, Syr, Ockham's Razor, Iarla O'Lionaird, John McLean Allan, Spoil The Dance I hope you enjoy this week's show. If you hear music you love, please share this episode and tag the artist on social media. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:08 - The McDades "The Oak, Ivy and Ash" from The Empress 5:52 - WELCOME 8:01 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "Button Oak / The Polecat" from Stones on the Ground 11:51 - Heather Dale "Holly, Ivy & Yew" from The Road to Santiago 14:56 - IONA "The Ash Plant/The Bean Sidhe/Brenda Stubbert's Reel/Concertina Reel" from A Celebration of Twenty: New Growth 18:47 - Nick Hennessey "Down in Yon Forest" from Pebble & Bone 23:14 - FEEDBACK 26:11 - The Haar "The Green Fields of Canada" from The Haar 30:24 - Lúnasa "The Dregs Of Birch" from Cas 34:11 - Avon Faire "The Gowans Are Gay" from Tales of Love and Adventure 36:27 - Brad Reid "Braes of Dunvegan" from New Scotland 41:03 - THANKS 43:09 - Syr "Legacy" from Sentinel 47:39 - Ockham's Razor "Mother of the Waters" from Secrets and Silence 52:45 - Iarla O'Lionaird "The Heart Of The World" from Foxlight 57:28 - John McLean Allan "Amazing Grace" from Stand Easy 1:00:42 - CLOSING 1:01:56 - Spoil The Dance "Sheep They Bide" from Returning Home The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support which you can do by buying their music or telling a friend about the band you found. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I am back from Texas and as you can hear I have no voice. Or rather I only have my sexy voice. Today we are celebrating Earth month. April 22 is Earth Day. April 29 is Arbor Day. So I thought we’d celebrate our planet and trees with this special show. After all, we are stewards of this planet. I want to encourage you to find out what you can do to be a better steward. I found a great article on “7 Tips to Recycle Better” on the Earth Day website. I learned a lot about what I’ve been doing wrong and how I can change my behavior to recycle more effectively. I also want to invite you to check out The Carbon Almanac. It’s a crowdsourced book and website designed to share easy, small changes that you can do to make a huge impact. It was designed by literally hundreds of people around the world to address climate change. There’s even a book that’s coming out in June. You can find out more about it at https://thecarbonalmanac.org/ WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify and Amazon Music. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. The newest bands added to the playlist: Runa, Emerald Rose Listen on Spotify and Amazon Music. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners and you get to vote in the Celtic Top 20. Song Hengers get music - only episodes and free MP3s. They also get bonus podcast stories behind the songs. A big thanks to our newest Patrons: Florence S, Rachel Red, Jean W HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week and cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. What are you doing with your local celtic community? Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Peter Bengtson emailed: "Hi Mark, I've  been neglecting sending you photos and feedback on what your listeners were doing while listening to your podcasts.  I listened to these two this afternoon.  I've been on my computer using the Arizona Request to Speak (RTS) system to provide my feedback to the state legislature. I'm giving them my views on which are the good bills and bad bills." Jim Whitfield replied on Patreon: "Hey Marc,  Thanks as always for running such an awesome podcast! I historically listened to the show while at the gym.  Well, COVID really impacted my gym attendance, so with the pandemic waning, I've got a lot of catching up to do (both in podcast listening and in physical health)! I'm upping my pledge, hoping to get access to the shows that are concentrated music. All the best, Jim Answering the favorite song question, well, there are many, and I appreciate how easy it is to vote on Patreon.  If I can give one shout - out for a rare jewel, I found Talisk thru the podcast (episode #400 was the first, I think) and now I get to go to their show in Berkeley soon!  Yay!"...more

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• Reel Faeries #552

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  Apr 07 2022

  Listen to REEL faeries on this week's Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Heidi, Stef & Bow Triplets, John Doyle, The Haar, Alasdair White, The Fire Inside, Avon Faire, Kris Colt, Andy Lamy, The Gatehouse Well, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, Terry Clarke - Coyne & Tony Gibbons, Don Gabbert, Hair Of The Dog, The Town Pants, The Hoodie Crows I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard a song, tune or artist that you loved, I’d like you to share this episode and tag the artist on social either on your page or in a Celtic group you’re a part of. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. How would you like Celtic music news in your inbox? The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:08 - Heidi, Stef & Bow Triplets "Open Sky/Meghan's Reel/Canal Jig" from One Spot On Earth 5:37 - WELCOME 6:16 - John Doyle "Knock a Chroí (Air) / Beltra Fair (Jig) / Aughris Head (Slip jig)" from The Path of Stones 13:46 - The Haar "Two Sisters" from The Haar 19:22 - Alasdair White "Joe Wilson" from An Clàr Geal (The White Album) 23:03 - The Fire Inside "Line 'em up, Mr. Murphy" from Spark 28:24 - FEEDBACK 31:00 - Avon Faire "The Gowans Are Gay" from Tales of Love and Adventure 33:16 - Kris Colt "Faerie Flag" from Arms of a Stranger 38:01 - Andy Lamy "Reel/ Fionn McCool's Favorite" from The New Blackthorn Stick 42:48 - The Gatehouse Well "Madness Never Leaves" from Undone 47:07 - CELTIC STORIES 53:39 - Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, Terry Clarke - Coyne & Tony Gibbons "Bonny Woodhall" from So Here's To You  -  Live in Vlissingen 2001 58:21 - THANKS 1:00:31 - Don Gabbert "The Cuckoo (A Scottish Song)" from Donovan's Fancy 1:04:26 - Hair Of The Dog "The Rolling Waves" from Liam Left The Lights On Again 1:06:18 - The Town Pants "Something to Say" from Something to Say 1:09:32 - CLOSING 1:10:21 - The Hoodie Crows "Keg of Brandy" from On the Wing The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support which you can do by buying their music or telling a friend about the band you found. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify and Amazon Music. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. The newest band added to the playlist: Scythian, Syr, The Gothard Sisters, Stanley & Grimm Listen on Spotify and Amazon Music. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. You can also get music - only episodes and free MP3s when you become a Song Henger. THREE STEP PLAN TO SIGN UP TO PATREON Go to SongHenge.com . That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week and cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. What are you doing with your local celtic community? Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com John Derek Morgan emailed: "Hi, Marc. I love both of your podcasts that I have found. I was curious if you know of the name of the type of Irish/Celtic music that features tenor banjo? I notice that this style of music seems to feature a range of instrumentation, but I am currently learning the tenor banjo. Also, have you ever done an episode that focused on the tenor banjo?" The Carroll Sisters emailed: "We managed to get our album up on Spotify (and we think all most major streaming services). Please let us know if you can access it.  It is our first time doing this, so we are not sure what we are doing.  Thank you for playing some of our music on your podcast. We are so excited that we got into the Celtic Top 20!!" Darren Raleigh emailed: "I just saw you post and thought I'd check in again.  You played some of my CD "Silverwheel" a while ago.  Thank you..  Now that I'm retired from flying people to hospitals I'm going to do a lot more playing, traveling,  and recording. So, slainte mohr!  I'll be seeing you around."...more

  Episode

• The Celts Rock #551

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  Mar 31 2022

  The Celts rock and melt your brain this week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Screeched Inn, Coast, The Town Pants, The Ceili Family, Banda Gaites Camín de Fierro, The Fighting Jamesons, Barleyjuice, Water Street Bridge, Ockham's Razor, Reilly, Jasper Coal, Syr, Bren Holmes, Scythian, Blaggards I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard music that you loved, share this episode and tag the artist on social media. You can do that on your page or in a Celtic group you’re a part of. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. How would you like Celtic music news in your inbox? The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s and over 600 hours of Celtic music for Free. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Support what you love. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. So if you were inspired, give back. Buy their music, shirts, pins, and other merch. Follow them on streaming and see their shows. Become their patrons, just like many of you are with this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Screeched Inn "Old Black Rum" from Screeched Inn 3:06 - WELCOME 3:56 - Coast "Is Sinn Na Tuinn Air Bhàrr A' Chuain" from Windmills In The Sky 6:31 - The Town Pants "Monkey Run" from Something to Say 9:49 - The Ceili Family "End of the day" from Ministry of Silly Folk 13:20 - Banda Gaites Camín de Fierro "Rayucu" from Rock & Fierro 17:20 - The Fighting Jamesons "Ghost Ship Baltimore" from The Fighting Jamesons 21:14 - FEEDBACK 24:15 - Barleyjuice "3 Sheets to the Wind, Pt. 2" from This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things 27:09 - Water Street Bridge "Scotland Rise Again" from Sky Marauders 32:21 - Ockham's Razor "Sweeney’s Dream" from Secrets and Silence 37:22 - Reilly "Ghost Of Ardgillan" from Durty Pool 42:03 - THANKS 43:34 - Jasper Coal "Mug of Brown Ale / Paddy on the Railway" from Just The One 46:51 - Syr "The Painted Ones" from Sentinel 50:17 - Bren Holmes "Sweet Talkin' Angel" from Everything You Never Wanted 53:05 - Scythian "Fields of St. James" from Jump at the Sun 57:04 - CLOSING 58:25 - Blaggards "Come Out Ye Black & Tans" from Single The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. Remember, the artists in this show need your support. You can do that by buying their music or telling a friend about the band you found. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify and Amazon Music. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. The newest band added to the playlist: John Doyle, The Byrne Brothers, The Irish Rovers, Brobdingnagian Bards, The Selkie Girls, The Kelly Girls, One Street Over Listen on Spotify and Amazon Music. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. You can also get music - only episodes and free MP3s when you become a Song Henger. THREE STEP PLAN TO SIGN UP TO PATREON Click the link for SongHenge.com Decide how much you want to pledge every week. Keep listening to the podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. What are you doing with your local celtic community? Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Horst Kuehn messaged on Patreon: "Hello Marc, I've been a long time listener and finally at a point where I can support this wonderful podcast. Keep up the great work." W Ed Harris posted on Facebook: "Thank You so much for the inclusion among these fine artists!" ReillyRocks posted on a Facebook comment: "Thanks to you so very much!! Hope last week was fun for you!!" Dominic Romano commented on a St Patrick's Day episode: "What a great collection! Proud to be amongst these wonderful musicians"...more

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• Celtic Folk #550

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  Mar 24 2022

  The Celtic Folk gather with Celtic Folk music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Runa, TJ Hull and Jeff Ksiazek, The Gatehouse Well, The Beggarmen, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, The Duplets, Don Gabbert, Cady Finlayson, The Irish Balladeers, Alexander James Adams, Captain John Stout, The Fire, Jennifer Licko, W Ed Harris, Emerald Rose I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard a song, tune or artist that you loved, I’d like you to share this episode and tag the artist on social either on your page or in a Celtic group you’re a part of. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. How would you like Celtic music news in your inbox? The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:07 - Runa "Kelly Man Reels” from Ten: The Errant Night 4:20 - WELCOME 5:42 - TJ Hull and Jeff Ksiazek "Tarbolton/ The Longford Collector/ The Sailor's Bonnet (reels)" from Éist 9:38 - The Gatehouse Well "Cwn Annwn" from Undone 13:41 - The Beggarmen "Gleann Na Sioga" from Newry Town 18:26 - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh "The Leaving Of Limerick" from Ar Uair Bhig An Lae  -  The Small Hours 23:10 - THANKS 24:53 - The Duplets "Garry Porch's" from Leverage 27:58 - Don Gabbert "Darling Corey" from Donovan's Fancy 30:24 - Cady Finlayson "Jock of Hazeldean" from Celtic Purple 32:45 - The Irish Balladeers "The Tax Man and The Miner" from The Molly Maguires 35:03 - Alexander James Adams "Sidhe Is Here" from Balance of Nature 40:08 - FEEDBACK 42:34 - Captain John Stout "Rocky Road to Dublin" from Comings & Goings 46:20 - The Fire "Miss Graham" from Radiance 52:01 - Jennifer Licko "Eadaraibh a Huinn O / S' Ioma Rud Tha Dhth Orm" from Sing 54:13 - W Ed Harris "Oh, The Britches Full of Stitches" from The Well Below The Valley Project 57:54 - CLOSING 59:10 - Emerald Rose "Fire In The Head" from Celtic Crescent The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I am thrilled to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians from around the globe every week on this show. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify and Amazon Music. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. You can vote on playlists all year long. So keep those votes a - coming. Listen on Spotify and Amazon Music. BUY SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN My latest CD features Sci F’Irish music. That means it is original songs fusing pop culture themes with Irish drinking songs. There are some traditional music on the album. But mostly, it features songwriting by Marc Gunn with guests including: Screeched Inn, The Muckers, Jamie Haeuser, Sam Gillogly, Nathan Deese, and Mikey Mason. Selcouth means, “when everything is strange and different, yet you find it marvelous anyway.” It’s now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out nearly every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. It is super easy to join our Patrons of the Podcast and start listening to music - only episodes, free MP3s or episodes before regular listeners. Here’s a THREE STEP PLAN TO SIGN UP TO PATREON Go to SongHenge.com . That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week and cap how much you want to spend per month. Just keep listening to the podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music A super special thanks to our new patrons: Uwe, M D Arbo You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. What are you doing with your local celtic community? Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Patricia Niland messaged on Facebook: "Dear Marc, thanks for the Podcast! I just ordered Aislings pilgrims road because of you  -  love it! Happy Paddy's month to you too from Germany And also Claire Roche. Thanks " steven ayvazian emailed: "hi marc, thanks so much for including us on the st. paddy’s day podcast!! i ‘ll be raising a glass of Guinness to you at our show today…" Kris Colt JoAnn LorelloLindquist posted a comment on Facebook: "Happy Saint Patrick’s day from Anaconda Montana U S A" Annie Lorkowski wrote: "Marc you always seems to drop an extra long episode to coincide with my travel plans. And 3 hours of St Patrick’s Day music helped make the 14 hour overnight slog from Los Angeles to Tel Aviv seem a little faster. Sláinte and L’Chaim!" Billy Treacy & The Scope posted: "Happy Birthday & Paddy’s Day" Spoil The Dance wrote: "Happy St. Pat’s day from Spoil the Dance, Marc." Dawn O Davis commented: "Happy Birthday, Marc Gunn" Tom Morley: "Happy Birthday Marc Gunn!" Bonnie Menard: "Happy birthday”...more

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• St Patrick's Day 2022

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  Mar 16 2022

  Happy St Patrick’s Day from the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, your guide to celebrating Celtic culture through music. Cavort Celtic, Spoil The Dance, Rebecca Gilbert & Kellswater Bridge, The Gothard Sisters, Dave Curley, Kris Colt, W Ed Harris, Jackie Oates, ÚLLA, Stanley & Grimm, Andy Irvine, The Gatehouse Well, Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly, Avon Faire, Tullamore, A Campo Traviesa, Tina Appel & Rüdiger Reinhardt, Eamonn Flynn, Colin Farrell, John Weber & Friends, Billy Treacy & the Scope, The Carroll Sisters, Reilly, The Town Pants, The Byrne Brothers, Brave the Sea, Poitin Band, Vince Conaway, The Irish Rovers, Bren Holmes, Wolf & Clover, Eddie Biggins, Scythian, One Street Over, Celtic Reggae Revolution, The Dustbunnies, Warbelow Range, Hearthfire, Ellen Gibling, Syr, Celtic Woman, The Ogham Stones, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Neil Anderson, Rebels and Sinners, Jenna Moynihan Intro from Atlanta Irish Dance. I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard a song, tune or artist that you loved, I’d like you to share this episode and tag the artist on social either on your page or in a Celtic group you’re a part of. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. How would you like Celtic music news in your inbox? The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:08 - Cavort Celtic "The Goat Set" from Kilted Cavort 6:48 - WELCOME Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support which you can do by buying their music or telling a friend about the band you found. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Your support also helps our Celtic community. We’ve donated over $45,000 to Celtic non-profit organizations. See the list in the shownotes. Happy St Patrick’s Day 7:58 - Spoil The Dance "Jigs : McIntyre's Fancy, Newtown Bridge, Inis Bearachain Jig" from Returning Home 11:50 - Rebecca Gilbert & Kellswater Bridge "As I Roved Out" from Origin 17:26 - The Gothard Sisters "Hurricane Ridge" from Dragonfly 20:52 - Dave Curley "Never Give All the Heart" from I Am of Ireland / Yeats in Song 22:51 - Kris Colt "Silver Dagger" from Arms of a Stranger 25:42 - W Ed Harris "Tiarna Mhuigheo" from Turas Ceilteach 28:49 - Jackie Oates "Brown Penny" from I Am of Ireland / Yeats in Song 31:04 - FREEBIES Did you know we have a free app? It’s absolutely free to download for iOS or Android. There’s a link in the show notes. And if you want 17 Celtic MP3s for free, sign up to the Irish & Celtic Music Magazine. This email newsletter has been going for over 20 years. Every Thursday, you will get short email about 7 quick links to the latest Celtic podcasts, new Celtic CDs, reviews of Celtic bands and in the next two, you will get a link to download 17 Celtic MP3s for free. That’s not including the 34 you get when you sign up to our mailing list. Head on over to BestCelticMusic.net to celebrate Celtic culture through music. 32:15 - ÚLLA "Mattie" from Ulla 35:51 - Stanley & Grimm "Genevieve's Waltz/Apples in Winter/Tarbolton/Pigeon On the Gate" from Another Round 41:00 - Andy Irvine "Plains Of Kildare" from Andy Irvine & Paul Brady 45:09 - The Gatehouse Well "Tell Me Ma" from Undone 47:23 - Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly "Swallowtail Jig / Out on the Ocean (feat. Sam Gillogly)" from Selcouth 50:46 - Avon Faire "Leave Her Johnny" from Tales of Love and Adventure 53:55 - I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. What are you doing with your local celtic community? Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Peter Bengtson emailed: "Hi Mark, The mornings have been too cold for me to walk before breakfast.  I've taken to having breakfast and waiting for the temperature to rise a bit.  I've enjoyed the walks with no wind and warmer weather. My air pods and smart phone are working fine so I'm listening to your podcasts.  Thanks for posting new ones weekly. I've been watching various remodeling projects and water features installed in peoples front yards." Leonard L. Streeper emailed a photo: "Dear Mr. Gunn, I love your show and thank you so much for bringing me music that I love. My only criticism is you weren't around in the late 80s when I fell in love with this genre of music and records were as rare as unicorns. I like to write fantasy books while listening. The music helps keep me in the mindset while covering up the sounds of the modern world. Once again, thank you so much for all you do. Sincerely," Fabio Fiorelli emailed: "Hi Mark! In one of your episodes I think you were looking at irish and celtic italian bands. I'd like to promote a band from my hometown, called "Whisky Trail". They are extremely genuine, even studying how the history of Florence intersects with that of the Irish" 57:18 - Tullamore "Paddy's Lamentation / Da Full Rigged Ship" from Two To Get Ready 1:02:43 - A Campo Traviesa "Harvest Home / La Botte D'Asperges (Danzas Tradicionales) (Irlanda y Francia)" from The Kid on the Mountain 1:04:47 - Tina Appel & Rüdiger Reinhardt "Theidhir Abhaile Riú" from Live in Mülheim 1:07:48 - Eamonn Flynn "Sack Em Ups" from Anywhere But Home 1:11:59 - Colin Farrell "The Drunken Acrobat: Riverton Road, The Rambling Wreck, The Drunken Acrobat" from On The Move 1:15:51 - THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! This show comes out at least four times a month Because of Your kind and generous support. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners. You can get Free MP3 downloads and music-only episodes. Plus, you get to vote in the Celtic Top 20. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali I thought I’d share a... SIMPLE THREE STEP PLAN TO BECOME A PATRON Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week and cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music Thank you for becoming a generous Patron of the Podcast! 1:17:12 - John Weber & Friends "The Banks of Skibbereen" from The Banks of Skibbereen 1:21:18 - Billy Treacy & the Scope "Moving This Way" from Life 1:25:51 - The Carroll Sisters "The Flight of Dawn" from Daybreak 1:29:55 - Reilly "Black Velvet Band" from Durty Pool 1:33:40 - The Town Pants "The Wall" from Something to Say 1:37:33 - RELAUNCHING REVIEWS OF CELTIC BANDS The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine was quite a bit different when it started. I used to feature a lot of Celtic music reviews for bands. Unfortunately, it got both expensive and difficult to manage. This year, I relaunched the features of Celtic bands, not because of the magazine, but because I wanted to help out Celtic musicians in our community. I’m so happy I did. But I could still use your support to keep it going. Become a Patron of the Podcast. If we can hit the next Milestone, we can fund more reviews and features for your favorite Celtic artist. It’s easy to do. Just visit SongHenge.com 1:39:43 - The Byrne Brothers "Broken Pledge, The Toormore Slide (Traditional), The Snapped Leash Jig - [Finn Byrne]" from Living the Dream 1:43:18 - Brave the Sea "Don't Take Me Back" from The Kraken 1:46:23 - Poitin Band "Bridle On the Mare" from Banks of Red River 1:49:25 - Vince Conaway "The Liberty Reel" from Liminal Spaces 1:52:20 - The Irish Rovers "Donovan's Pub in Ballinasloe" from No End in Sight 1:57:04 - NEW PODCAST SHIRTS Your generous weekly pledge to support the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is invaluable. But there’s another way to support the show. In fact, we have a brand new podcast t-shirt that’s now in our store. You’ll also find CDs, stickers, and digital downloads. Follow the link to show your love of Celtic culture through music and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Shop for Shirts now. 1:57:42 - Bren Holmes "You Say" from Everything You Never Wanted formerly of Young Dubliners 2:01:23 - Wolf & Clover "The James Carville Set" from Twelvemonth and a Day 2:06:11 - Eddie Biggins "Dance With Me, Dearie" from Intentionally Left Blank 2:09:48 - Scythian "Jack Dempsey" from American Shanty 2:13:41 - One Street Over "Clare Reel" from Beyond the Gate 2:17:31 - Celtic Reggae Revolution “Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye” from Single 2:23:09 - PUB SONGS & STORIES What was it like to share the stage with Paddy Maloney, of The Cheiftans? What happens on a Flogging Molly cruise stays on it. What's your guilty pleasure? What is Irish Dance? These are some the stories that are shared on the latest Pub Songs & Stories #251. Subscribe now. 2:24:04 - The Dustbunnies "Cruiscin Lan" from What Goes Around 2:27:57 - Warbelow Range "Bean an Tí Ar Lár / The Fermoy Lasses / The Wind That Shakes the Barley" from Warbelow Range 2:31:46 - Hearthfire "Raise a Glass" from After the Fall 2:37:06 - Ellen Gibling "Reels: The Cribbies/ Vice Versa / Louise's Reel" from The Bend in the Light 2:41:44 - Syr "Revenant" from Sentinel 2:46:35 - VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify and Amazon Music. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Listen on Spotify and Amazon Music. 2:47:36 - Celtic Woman "Ancient Land" from Ancient Land Deluxe 2:50:18 - The Ogham Stones "The Foggy Dew / Come Out Ye Black And Tans" from One, Two, Feck You 2:57:29 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "The Halsway Parade /The Quantock Reel" from Paper of Pins 3:02:26 - Neil Anderson "Jacobites / Rights of Man" from Single 3:06:34 - Rebels and Sinners "Poison Heart" from Day's Just Begun 3:10:19 - CLOSING 3:11:32 - Jenna Moynihan “Dolina Mackay” from Woven The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. BUY SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN My latest CD features Sci F’Irish music. That means it is original songs fusing pop culture themes with Irish drinking songs. There are some traditional music on the album. But mostly, it features songwriting by Marc Gunn with guests including: Screeched Inn, The Muckers, Jamie Haeuser, Sam Gillogly, Nathan Deese, and Mikey Mason. Selcouth means, “when everything is strange and different, yet you find it marvelous anyway.” The album is not completely Celtic and it’s not just science fiction and fantasy. It’s a fusion of the two. It’s heartfelt and a lot of fun. It’s now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast...more

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• St. Patrick's Ireland #548

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  Mar 10 2022

  Happy St Patrick’s Day with our second St Paddy’s Day musical celebration on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. One Street Over, The Carroll Sisters, John Doyle, Bonnie Rideout, The Irish Rovers, Seamus Kennedy, Eamonn Flynn, Cavort Celtic, Christine Collister & Kevin Burke, The Hoodie Crows, The Byrne Brothers, Brobdingnagian Bards, Screaming Orphans, Billy Treacy & the Scope, Highland Reign, The Selkie Girls, Hearthfire, The Kelly Girls I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard a song, tune or artist that you loved, I’d like you to share this episode and tag the artist on social either on your page or in a Celtic group you’re a part of. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. How would you like Celtic music news in your inbox? The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:08 - One Street Over "Killarney Boys" from Beyond the Gate 5:39 - WELCOME 8:10 - The Carroll Sisters "The Flight of Dawn" from Daybreak 12:15 - John Doyle "Sing Merrily to Me" from The Path of Stones 17:08 - Bonnie Rideout "The Reel O' Tulloch" from Scottish Inheritance 23:17 - The Irish Rovers "Against the Grain" from No End in Sight 26:54 - Seamus Kennedy "Bonny Kellswater" from Favorite Selections 30:55 - Eamonn Flynn "Baile Átha Cliath" from Anywhere But Home 35:43 - FEEDBACK 39:07 - Cavort Celtic "The Goat Set" from Kilted Cavort 45:47 - Christine Collister & Kevin Burke "The Two Trees" from I Am of Ireland / Yeats in Song 49:22 - The Hoodie Crows "The Venus of Killarney" from On the Wing 53:05 - The Byrne Brothers "Savage Cabbage  -  McKennas Jig, Ships are Sailing, Ormond Sound Reels" from Living the Dream 57:07 - Brobdingnagian Bards "Old Dun Cow" from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales 1:01:03 - THANKS 1:03:40 - Screaming Orphans "John the Shepherd Set" from Sunshine and Moss 1:08:02 - Billy Treacy & the Scope "The Sally Gardens" from Life 1:11:33 - Highland Reign "Isle of Skye" from Bring Forrit the Tartan 1:15:52 - The Selkie Girls "Star of the County Down" from Running With the Morrigan 1:19:05 - Hearthfire "The Lost Irish Fest" from After the Fall 1:22:19 - CLOSING 1:24:34 - The Kelly Girls "May You Always" from May You Always 1:28:03 - CREDITS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support which you can do by buying their music or telling a friend about the band you found. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. EATING HUMBLE PIE FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY First let me start with an apology. Last episode, I shared a pet peeve. I said Facebook was my least favorite place to get comments. That’s true. But according to my website, I was wrong. There was some old info that said EXACTLY that. Ugh. I screwed up. IF YOU WANT TO ENJOY SOME HUMBLE PIE WITH ME… I have two St Patrick’s Day celebrations happening in the Atlanta area this weekend. On Saturday, March 14, I’m at Ironshield Brewing in Lawrenceville, GA. On Sunday, March 15, I’m at Three Taverns Brewery in Decatur, GA. You can come eat some humble pie with me… or at least toast a pint of beer with me. I’d love to meet you. DO YOU NEED A GUEST ON YOUR PODCAST? I’d love to share my love of Celtic culture through music with your podcast. Or we can talk about science fiction, fantasy, podcasting, or even cats. I’d love to chat with you. If you know a podcaster who might be interested, drop me a line. ST PATRICK’S DAY ON PUB SONGS & STORIES The next Pub Songs & Stories podcast is a packed extra long episode for St Patrick’s Day. Jon Pilatzke shares some stories about the late Paddy Maloney of The Chieftains. The Muckers wrote a song on a Flogging Molly cruise. Guilty pleasures come in many shapes. What’s mine? I’ll give you a hint. It comes in plaid. Subscribe to Pub Songs & Stories. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify and Amazon Music. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. The newest band added to the playlist: Marc Gunn, Old Blind Dogs, Kathy Barwick, Marys Lane, The Carroll Sisters, The Rogues Listen on Spotify and Amazon Music. BUY SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN My latest CD features Sci F’Irish music. That means it is original songs fusing pop culture themes with Irish drinking songs. There are some traditional music on the album. But mostly, it features songwriting by Marc Gunn with guests including: Screeched Inn, The Muckers, Jamie Haeuser, Sam Gillogly, Nathan Deese, and Mikey Mason. Selcouth means, “when everything is strange and different, yet you find it marvelous anyway.” The album is not completely Celtic and it’s not just science fiction and fantasy. It’s a fusion of the two. It’s heartfelt and a lot of fun. It’s now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. You can also get music - only episodes and free MP3s when you become a Song Henger. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email your feedback to celticpodcast@gmail.com Hanbo WANG emailed: "Hi Marc, I'm Hanbo, a new listener of the podcasts from Beijing, China.  I am a fan of Celtic culture in general. Language, folklore, jewellery, movies  -  -  a list without ending! Your podcast channel just popped up when I typed 'Celtic' to find anything I might be interested in on GooglePodcasts. I am so happy to discover this channel which brings so many serendipities! I was reading books about Celtic myths while listening to the podcasts. The modern Irish music and the traditional stories  -  -  what a combination! Thank you so much for presenting the brilliant channel!" David Gowrylu emailed: "Hi Marc,  I’m an avid listener of your Irish/Celtic music podcast as Celtic has always been a go - to for me in my lifetime. I was actually in a band, many moons ago, that put out a demo cd, and I think it might actually be something that would fit your podcast.  Let me know how I can send the files to you and you can enjoy them and feel free to put them on the podcast. Always looking for ways to make people smile and this band did just that.  Slainte"...more

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• St. Patrick #547

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  Mar 03 2022

  St Patrick’s Day is not here yet. So let’s just celebrate St Patrick’s month with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The Byrne Brothers, Dom Duff, John Doyle, Wolf & Clover, Spoil The Dance, Cavort Celtic, Coast, John Weber, Kris Colt, Coole Park, Reilly, Billy Treacy & the Scope, The Irish Rovers, Marc Gunn, The Muckers I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard a song, tune, or artist that you loved, share this episode. Make sure to tag the artist on social. You can do that on your page or in a Celtic group you’re a part of. If you also include the show time, they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. How would you like Celtic music news in your inbox? The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - The Byrne Brothers "Waikiki Reel (Finn Byrne) Seanamhac Tube Station Reel [Traditional]" from Living the Dream 3:36 - WELCOME 5:59 - Dom Duff "Chikoloden groove" from Babel pow wow 8:43 - John Doyle "The Rambler from Clare (Song)" from The Path of Stones 13:39 - Wolf & Clover "The Suitor Set" from Twelvemonth and a Day 20:08 - Spoil The Dance "The Heron" from Returning Home 24:12 - FEEDBACK 29:13 - Cavort Celtic "Wild Rover" from Kilted Cavort 32:09 - Coast "On This Day (Acoustic Version)" from On This Day EP 36:37 - John Weber & Friends "The Banks of Skibbereen" from The Banks of Skibbereen 40:44 - Kris Colt "Night Visit (Featuring Steve Ayvazian)" from Arms of a Stranger 43:47 - THANKS 47:03 - Coole Park "Lower the Sails" from Water Journeys 51:03 - Reilly "Hell's Half Acre" from Durty Pool 55:40 - Billy Treacy & the Scope "Dollymount Beach" from Life 1:00:18 - The Irish Rovers "Hey Boys Sing Us a Song" from No End in Sight 1:05:43 - CLOSING 1:07:55 - Marc Gunn & The Muckers "Kilty Pleasure" from Selcouth The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. If you’re new to the podcast, I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. The artists in this show need your support which you can do by buying their music. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. SPEAKING OF PATREON… I don’t know if you knew this. But I donate 10% of all of the money that is earned on Patreon to Celtic Non - Profits. I do the same with our Celtic compilation CDs. The money goes largely to Celtic festivals where we promote Celtic culture through music. I keep track of the donations to all the festivals and organizations on our website. Well, I say that, but I hadn’t updated that list in about four years, even though I continued to make donations. We donated $4200 last year to different festivals. To date, we’ve donated over $45,000. You can find the complete list of Celtic Non - Profit donations on our website. PET PEEVE I have a pet peeve to share. I got a Facebook message from someone representing a Celtic artist. They said, “I see your preferred method of contact is Facebook”. Let me be clear. Facebook is my LAST method of contact. It is the #1 place I promote the podcast. But I do not like Facebook. It also shows a complete disinterest in finding out how to contact me. Don’t get me wrong. You are welcome to message me there. I started looking at messages recently after 3 - 5 years of forgetting I could. But I still prefer a direct email. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify and Amazon Music. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. The newest band added to the playlist: Poitin Band, Kilmaine Saints, The Rogues, The Carroll Sisters Listen on Spotify and Amazon Music. BUY SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN My latest CD features Sci F’Irish music. That means it is original songs fusing pop culture themes with Irish drinking songs. There are some traditional music on the album. But mostly, it features songwriting by Marc Gunn with guests including: Screeched Inn, The Muckers, Jamie Haeuser, Sam Gillogly, Nathan Deese, and Mikey Mason. Selcouth means, “when everything is strange and different, yet you find it marvelous anyway.” The album is not completely Celtic and it’s not just science fiction and fantasy. It’s a fusion of the two. It’s heartfelt and a lot of fun. It’s now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ WE HAVE A COMPANION PODCAST Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. I ask musicians on this show to share a story about a song or tune, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that they love. I share their story and the related song in the podcast. I also share songs from the Best of 2022 playlist. And of course, I talk about some of my songs and what’s new with me. Just like this show, it is free to subscribe. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. A super special thanks to our newest Patrons: Shelley W, Andrew P Now I mentioned the show comes out at least four times a month. Typically, I plan to take a week off every quarter. But the podcast lost a few patrons over the past month. Meanwhile, our expenses went up last year. I have an audio engineer, graphic artist, social media person, plus there’s advertising expenses and I buy the music from all of the artists who complete the permission form. So I think it’s time for a new patronage milestone. The next off week is June 2. I want to do a very special 2 - 3 hour episode. I’m not sure of the theme. I’ll let you know in the coming weeks. But I set the goal at $850 per episode. That means we need to raise $70 per episode. That will cover the new expenses. That’s about 15 new people subscribing on Patreon. I know that’s a pretty tough goal to reach. But you have until May 1 to sign up. If we can do that, then you will get that incredible show on June 2. Oh! And every patron will get a bumper sticker as well as a small way of saying thanks. You also get to hear episodes before regular listeners. Any amount is great. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. You can also get music - only episodes when you become a Song Henger. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Bonnie Menard replied on a Facebook post: "Marc, I just have to tell you. I was listening to another Irish & Celtic Music Podcast at work and then I found yours. This week I switched to Pub Songs and Stories and I am loving it. On both your podcasts all the music and artists are great, but my favorite is you. By Amazing Grace and the Mingulay Boat song are amazing. Such a powerful voice. I can't wait to find the time to visit your websites and order a cd. Thank you for all you do." Moxie LaBouche messaged on Facebook: "Love the show.  In the warm months I listen on the weekends while working in the yard or cutting firewood and in the winter I listen while doing the grocery shopping. 🙂. If you ever need a female voice for a bumper or anything, let me know." Amy Sherman emailed: "Hi Mark! We’ve been enjoying the podcast as always! The episodes and the new Spotify playlist make great soundtracks to backyard cooking fires and star gazing. After listening to Dierdre Graham on your podcast, I found her podcast called Gaelic Song Stories. I haven’t listened to all of the episodes yet, but it’s interesting for anyone who wants to hear Gaelic, Gaelic translations, and Gaelic song history. She has some neat interviews, and listening to the background of the song stories helps put the lyrics in historical timelines. Ok -  I’m off to re - listen to the latest episode so I can go vote for the playlist. Thanks Mark! " She also commented on Patreon: "Even if some bands don’t make it to the Spotify list, voting makes me take a closer look at the artist name and remember it better. I’ve followed a lot of new bands on Spotify because of this new poll."...more

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• St Patrick's Day Party Begins!

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  Mar 01 2022

  The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is back this week with a very special St Patrick's Day celebration. You'll enjoy over three hours of amazing Irish & Celtic Music to bring in the holiday!

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• The Women of Irish & Celtic Music #546

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  Feb 24 2022

  Rock out with the incredible women of Irish &  Celtic music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Wolf & Clover, Lissa Schneckenburger, Jenna Moynihan, Heather Dale, One Street Over, Rambling Sailors, Empty Hats, Dublin Abbey, Bonnie Rideout, Brigid's Crossing, Beth Patterson, The Ennis Sisters, Secret Sky, Liesel Wilson I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard a song, tune or artist that you loved, I’d like you to share this episode and tag the artist on social either on your page or in a Celtic group you’re a part of. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. How would you like Celtic music news in your inbox? The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Wolf & Clover "The Columbus Set" from twelvemonth and a day Feat. Jessica French (fiddle, viola, cello, guitar, piano, mandolin, voice) Shellie Murphy DeBruyn (vocals) Caroline Richards (accordion) 4:17 - WELCOME 6:14 - Lissa Schneckenburger "Fisher's Hornpipe" from Dance 8:49 - The Kelly Girls "Reeds On The River" from May You Always Feat. Aisling Keating (tin whistle, flute, bodhran, ukelele) Melinda Kerwin (fiddle) Christine Hatch (banjo, guitar, vocals) Nancy Beaudette (guitar, mandolin, bouzouki) 12:54 - Jenna Moynihan "The Eagle's Whistle  -  Major Campbell Graham" from Woven 18:02 - Heather Dale "Lark and Dove" from Sphere 21:59 - FEEDBACK 25:27 - One Street Over "The Maids of Mitchelstown" from Beyond the Gate Feat. Katie Enders (Cello, Fiddle) 31:02 - Rambling Sailors "Hi Ho Come Roll Me Over" from Kenway's Favorites Feat. Susan Csikos (voice, guitar) 32:42 - Empty Hats "Merrily Kiss the Quaker/ Morrison's Jig" from Greatest Hats Feat. Lynda Kavy (Bodhran) 36:17 - Dublin Abbey "Eilean Mor" from Dublin Abbey Feat. Emma Elder (vocals, flute, tin whistle, mandolin, harmonica) 39:03 - Bonnie Rideout "Bert Gonnella's Jig/Lizzie Duncan's Fancy/Ron Gone" from Scottish Inheritance 42:36 - THANKS 45:38 - Brigid's Crossing "Weeping Willow" from The Fall Feat. Jill Foley (fiddle) 49:06 - Beth Patterson "Spin" from Take Some Fire 52:08 - The Ennis Sisters "Own Sweet Time" from Keeping Time Feat. Maureen, Karen and Teresa. New album out in June 56:18 - Secret Sky "Black Is The Colour" from Secret Sky Feat. Caroline Lavelle (cello & vocals) 1:02:55 - CLOSING 1:05:09 - Liesel Wilson "Inverness Gathering / Bog an Lochan / The Nine Pint Coggie / Lexie MacAskill" from The Path The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support which you can do by buying their music or telling a friend about the band you found. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. St Patrick’s Day is just a month away. I’ve thinking about ways to reach new podcast listeners. Interviews were one thought. I thought I’d reach out to you. Is there a podcast that you listen to that might need someone to talk about Celtic music and St Patrick’s Day? Drop me an email. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify and Amazon Music. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. The newest bands added to the playlist: The Barley Boys, Hair of the Dog, Teada, Beyond the Pale, An Lar Listen on Spotify and Amazon Music. BUY SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN My latest CD features Sci F’Irish music. That means it is original songs fusing pop culture themes with Irish drinking songs. There are some traditional music on the album. But mostly, it features songwriting by Marc Gunn with guests including: Screeched Inn, The Muckers, Jamie Haeuser, Sam Gillogly, Nathan Deese, and Mikey Mason. Selcouth means, “when everything is strange and different, yet you find it marvelous anyway.” The album is not completely Celtic and it’s not just science fiction and fantasy. It’s a fusion of the two. It’s heartfelt and a lot of fun. It’s now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. ARE YOU A MUSICIAN WITH A STORY TO SHARE? I’m looking for some good stories to share on our companion podcast. Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. You can also get music - only episodes and free MP3s when you become a Song Henger. A super special thanks to our news Patrons of the Podcast: Ben Doran, Karen, Mark H, Carl F You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ WANT TO START YOUR OWN PODCAST? I have a great recommendation. It is Libsyn. They have reliably shared my podcast episodes for nearly 17 years without ever having a problem. And yes, they host ALL of my podcasts. That can’t be said about all podcast hosts. Try them out. I’m confident you will love them just as much as I have. #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. What are you doing with your local celtic community? Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Eric Guarin messaged some photos on Facebook: "Mark, you said you were looking for more feedback so here goes. First of all, it's amazing you are now forty - two episodes PAST 500! Wow. So many thanks. Second, you ask what are we doing while listening to the podcast. Well the other day I was running south of Huntington Beach pier, and oddly for such a lovely day, as you can see by the attached picture nobody was there! The podcast made some lovely accompaniment as I ran with or sometimes carrying a small Aussiedoodle puppy. On a different occasion I put your podcast playing from my phone as I climbed Angel's Landing in Zion National Park. It was a great day as well and perfect lively music to motivate me up the trail to the glorious view at the top. Thanks Mark! Cheers," Alina Larson wrote on Facebook: “I love The Fire! I’ve gotta get back into listening to podcasts  -  I’ve really enjoyed the selection of music you play & have found out about a bunch of great bands through this podcast🙂” Thom Danger Speck sent a message on Facebook: "Listening to Night Fall #531 while doing a pre - winter clean of my property. Cheers to you Marc. Thanks for helping me to keep warm.”    ...more

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• Slow Travel #545

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  Feb 17 2022

  Let’s slow and enjoy a trip to Celtic Land with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Enda Seery, Friday Frolics, The Makem & Spain Brothers, Brad Reid, Old Blind Dogs, Marc Gunn, Andy Law, Kathy Barwick, Banna De Dhá, Eddie Biggins, Marys Lane, The Kilt Lifters, Ockham's Razor, Tuatha Dea, Sligo Rags I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard a song, tune or artist that you loved, I’d like you to share this episode and tag the artist on social either on your page or in a Celtic group you’re a part of. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. How would you like Celtic music news in your inbox? The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Enda Seery "Siochain Na Tuaithe, Ralphs Paw slow piece, jig" from Peace of the Countryside 3:26 - WELCOME 5:09 - Friday Frolics "Shiraishi" from Factor 3 9:06 - The Makem & Spain Brothers "Bright Eyed Girl From Keady" from Up the Stairs 12:58 - Brad Reid "Haley's (BMX Remix)" from Single 16:33 - Old Blind Dogs "The Bonnie Earl O Moray" from Four On The Floor 21:15 - FEEDBACK 28:06 - Marc Gunn "Breathing (feat. Jamie Haeuser)" from Selcouth 32:21 - Andy Law & Friends "Tinner's Fancy / Causeway Head / Cornish Squire" from The Long and the Short of It 36:28 - Kathy Barwick "My Native Home" from In My Life 41:34 - Banna De Dhá "Comb Your Hair & Curl It / The White Petticoat / The Black Rogue" from Band of Two 46:31 - Eddie Biggins "Satin and Lace" from Intentionally Left Blank 50:27 - NEWS & THANKS 52:41 - Marys Lane "Another Round" from Wild Unknown 54:54 - The Kilt Lifters "Queen Mary's Escape" from Queen Mary's Escape 58:02 - Ockham's Razor "Madam I'm a Darling" from Job's Comforter 1:00:59 - Tuatha Dea "Loch Lommand" from Kilts and Corsets 1:04:07 - CLOSING 1:05:38 - Sligo Rags "Follow Me Up to Carlew" from Roll Me Down the Mountain The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Next Week: The Women of Irish & Celtic Music I titled this episode “Slow Travel”. Today, I got an email from VisitScotland.com. That’s a website promoting Scottish tourism. Since I’m leading a Celtic Invasion Vacation to Loch Lomond in Scotland, I’ve been subscribed and seeing what they have to offer. Today, they shared an article and video about Slow Travel. That’s something that I greatly appreciate and cherish with my own vacations. It’s not about seeing everything. It’s getting to know an area. Check out the link in the shownotes. And I highly recommend their newsletter. They seem to be leading the pack when it comes to promoting ecotourism and sustainable travel. Stuff I’ve slowly thought about. But they’re really doing it in Scotland. So kudos! Let’s get on with the show. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! It also helps me create the… IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 PLAYLIST Your votes are tabulated two weeks after the episode is released. The most - popular songs are added to TWO playlists. One one Spotify. One on Amazon Music. I sometimes make errors. So the newest additions to the Playlist are Tuatha de Danann, Doolin’, We Banjo 3, Screeched and Marc Gunn Listen on Spotify and Amazon Music. BUY SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN My new CD is now available. It’s called Selcouth. It’s an album of almost all original music. There’s one traditional tune set and “Loch Lomond,” a traditional Scottish song. The rest of it is a bunch of original songs with Celtic - inspired music. There’s a few  comedy tracks like “Mingulay Cat Song”, “Why Do You Torture Me”, “Genetic Counseling Song”, and “Kilty Pleasure”. There’s a new hobbit song inspired by Lord of the Rings and a song I think Wolf Loescher sang on this podcast a year ago. There are four songs inspired by the pop culture TV show, Firefly, but fused with Celtic sounds. The lyrics are definitely relevant to fans of the show, but the stories are about real people finding change. One of my favorite parts about the album is collaboration with other musicians like Screeched Inn, The Muckers, Jamie Haeuser, Sam Gillogly, Nathan Deese, and Mikey Mason. It’s now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. You can also get music - only episodes and free MP3s when you become a Song Henger. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast WANT TO HOST YOUR OWN PODCAST? I’ve been publishing the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast since 2005. My host since the beginning has been a great podcast company called Libsyn. I actually left for a couple months with disastrous results. I now host ALL of my podcasts with them. And yes, I have more than the two you hear about on this show. I’m telling you this because Libsyn launched an affiliate program. I don’t do affiliate programs much any more. But if there’s one I’m happy to talk about, it’s Libsyn. I’ll be honest. I don’t care as much about the money. So you’re welcome to use the affiliate link in the shownotes. But if you sign up with them, you will be happier. Sign up now. I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. What are you doing with your local celtic community? Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Donald Rice emailed: "Dear Marc,   First of all, I love your podcast, music, and cats.  I just submitted an album from the band I am in -  Poitin.  We are based in Fargo/Moorhead -  Fargo is in ND, Moorhead in MN.  They are sister cities across the Red River of the North, which is the river named in the album title -  Banks of Red River.  What is particularly noteworthy about Banks is that it features Metis music, a tradition which melds Irish, French, and Native sounds and stories.  Though we play many Irish tunes and some originals, Metis music has become our special calling card, having played at many festivals and venues including a recent Metis festival at the Old Treaty Crossing  in Northern Minnesota.  Our music also has been featured at many community and youth orchestra concerts. You can see some of this on videos on our website, which was included in the submission. Thanks so much for considering playing our music on your podcast. Let me know if you have any questions." Buddy McPeak emailed: "Just found the podcast on pandora.  Great music!  I'll be listening from now on. Thanks" Karen H emailed: "Hi Marc, I am a recent Patron. :) I joined so I can expand my knowledge of and listening experiences with other Celtic Musicians. I have very little of each at the moment. So, my favorites that I've listened to for years are: Altan, Lunasa, The Gothard Sisters, The Chieftains, and though she is probably a different category, my all time favorite music artist no matter the genre is Enya. I have so much to explore in the Celtic music genre! I appreciate your podcasts."...more

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• Places So Sacred #544

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  Feb 10 2022

  Nowhere is more sacred than our hearts as we celebrate Celtic culture through music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The Carroll Sisters, One Street Over, Wolf & Clover, Poitin Band, Vintage Wildflowers, The Rogues, The Dustbunnies, Wooden Legs, Hugh Morrison, Rising Gael, Hearthfire, The Ogham Stones, Hot Griselda, Kilmaine Saints, Duncan McLauchlan I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard a song, tune or artist that you loved, I’d like you to share this episode and tag the artist on social either on your page or in a Celtic group you’re a part of. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. How would you like Celtic music news in your inbox? The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - The Carroll Sisters "Reels For Three Brothers" from Daybreak 4:42 - WELCOME 5:44 - One Street Over "Castle Kelly" from Beyond the Gate 8:28 - Wolf & Clover "The Unquiet Grave" from twelvemonth and a day 13:26 - Poitin Band "Red River Jig" from Banks of Red River 16:35 - Vintage Wildflowers "In My Prime" from Lovely Madness 19:07 - FEEDBACK 22:56 - The Rogues "Hollerin' For Haggis!" from Made In Texas 29:56 - The Dustbunnies "Paddy Lay Back" from What Goes Around 33:35 - Wooden Legs "Billy" from Animali 37:39 - Hugh Morrison "Welcome To Skye/Mary Of Skye" from Under A Texas Skye 41:16 - Rising Gael "Never Know" from One More Day 45:57 - THANKS 48:34 - Hearthfire "A Bad Day (Can Be a Good Story)" from After the Fall 51:28 - The Ogham Stones "Minstrel Boy / Cadence to Arms" from One, Two, Feck You [Explicit] 53:17 - Hot Griselda "Black Molly  -  Rockall" from Sunbox 57:54 - Kilmaine Saints "The Whiskey's Calling" from Drunken Redemption 1:01:00 - CLOSING 1:03:58 - Duncan McLauchlan "Eilean a' cheo" from A different flag The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC   * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support which you can do by buying their music or telling a friend about the band you found. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. You can also get music - only episodes and free MP3s when you become a Song Henger. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. WHAT’S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify and Amazon Music. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. The newest band added to the playlist: Tuatha De Dannan Listen on Spotify and Amazon Music. NEW CD: SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN I have a brand new CD that comes out this Monday. It’s called Selcouth, which means, “when everything is strange and different yet you find it marvelous anyway”. If you enjoy my music, please follow the link on my website. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. What are you doing with your local celtic community? Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Miranda Nelson commented on the Celtic Top 20 polls: "These polls were a great idea Marc! I love being able to go back to see what songs everyone voted for. I'm excited to see how they turn out through the year as everyone gets a chance to listen (and maybe listen multiple times like do lol)." Stephen M Romeo emailed: "Mark, in case you have not heard, Clan Gunn will be the honored clan for the Northeast Florida Scottish Games & Festival on February 26 in Green Cove Springs, Florida. I hope to see you there. I play with First Coast Highlanders, the host band for the Games."...more

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• One Day in Sligo #543

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  Feb 03 2022

  All you need is one day in sligo with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. An Lár, Spencer Murray & Pipeslinger, Ed Miller, Téada, Hank Cramer, Crépuscule, Poisoned Dwarf, Plunk Murray, Seumas Gagne, Beyond The Pale, The Barley Boys, Kevin Flynn and The Avondale Ramblers, The Bloody Irish Boys, Hair Of The Dog, Fàrsan I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard a song, tune or artist that you loved, I’d like you to share this episode and tag the artist on social either on your page or in a Celtic group you’re a part of. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy.  The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. How would you like Celtic music news in your inbox? The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - An Lár "TCC" from Deception 3:57 - WELCOME 5:01 - Spencer Murray & Pipeslinger "Dowd's Favourite" from Sound & Fury 9:26 - Ed Miller "The Jute Mill Song" from At Home with the Exiles 11:39 - Téada "The Green Blanket / Up Sligo / Up Leitrim" from Give Us A Penny And Let Us Be Gone 15:20 - Hank Cramer "Who's on the Way, Boys?" from Loosely Celtic 17:23 - FEEDBACK 20:12 - Crépuscule "Scotch in the Jar" from Hap and Rowe 24:46 - Poisoned Dwarf "Stewart's Dudel - Sac O'Matic" from Bolt The Door 28:33 - Plunk Murray "Another Drink" from Another Drink 31:43 - Seumas Gagne "Jenny Dang the Weaver / The Ale Is Dear" from Baile Ard 34:19 - Beyond The Pale "Mooney (The Donegal Fiddler)" from Queen of Skye 39:49 - THANKS 41:26 - The Barley Boys "Raggle Taggle Gypsy" from The Days of Abundance 46:29 - Kevin Flynn and The Avondale Ramblers "One Day In May" from Don't Count Me Out 50:47 - The Bloody Irish Boys "Back Where We Belong" from Auld St. Patrick 54:22 - Hair Of The Dog "The Little Beggarman" from Donegal 56:38 - CLOSING 58:58 - Fàrsan "Fear Drabastach" from Fàrsan The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support which you can do by buying their music or telling a friend about the band you found. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. This week on Pub Songs & Stories. Get inspired by the famous Isle of Mist with a story by Duncan McLauchlan. Learn the secret of why cats knock things over. Hear music from the first two Celtic artists that were added to the all new Best of 2022 Irish & Celtic Music playlist on Spotify. It's on the latest Pub Songs & Stories #248. And next time, there are two CD Releases to Share. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode. But it also helps me populate a new playlist on Spotify. I am adding new tracks to the playlist every week. The newest additions are Gerry O'Connor, The Canny Brothers Band, and The McDades to that list. They had the top voted songs from show #540. Follow and Listen on Spotify. You can still vote for your favorite tracks in that episode for the Celtic Top 20. It’s super simple to do. So go Vote Right Now on Patreon! TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. You can also get music - only episodes and free MP3s when you become a Song Henger. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? What are you doing with your local celtic community? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Troy Bliss emailed: "Hey Marc, I loved your show at Gencon this last year. Great music and entertainment! Some of my favorite Celtic bands are The High Kings, Drop Kick Murphys, (Shadows of Esteren, a indie French RPG has four professionally composed albums inspired by their Celtic Gothic Horror Roleplaying game, it's on Bandcamp and is Amazing!), lastly I love a Duo local to RI and MA called Atwater Donnelly. They are traditional folk lore music and are sooo good! Looking forward to the bumper sticker and supporting you!" Robert replied on Instagram: “On your second to last podcast you asked everyone what are you doing while listening to the podcast. Well, I don’t have a Facebook so I had to look you up on Instagram. Usually what I do is very very early in the morning when it’s still dark I have my coffee in the garage and I am a tobacco pipe smoker, so I enjoy my cuppa Joe puffing on my pipe listening to some good Irish in Celtic music. Thanks for the podcast you’re doing a great job. Keep it going! Robert” Alied Pérez Martínez shared a beginner tin whistle YouTube video: "hi Marc, a quick one to show you my skills (for some definitions of skill :D) with the tin whistle, and to thank you for inspiring me to learn it."...more

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• Famine or the Sword #542

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  Jan 27 2022

  Dance and sing along with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Conor Caldwell, The Jig Is Up!, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Ellen Gibling, Des Wade, Slainte, Spirited Lads, Celtic Wood and Wires, Pauline Scanlon, The Fire, Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill, Barleyjuice, Tuatha de Danann, The Pikeys, Doolin', Brad Tuck I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard a song, tune or artist that you loved, I’d like you to share this episode and tag the artist on social either on your page or in a Celtic group you’re a part of. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. How would you like Celtic music news in your inbox? The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Conor Caldwell “Bunting MS 6 No.14” from To Belfast… 3:31 - WELCOME 4:34 - The Jig Is Up! “Lonesome Road to Dingle  -  Star Above the Garter  -  Newmarket Polka” from First Steps 8:10 - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh “Slan le Maigh” from daybreak: fainne an lae 11:40 - Ellen Gibling “Hop Jigs: Cucanandy/ Coleman's/ The Boys of Ballisodare” from The Bend in the Light 16:17 - Des Wade “The Sign of the Claddagh” from The Book of My Days 19:52 - FEEDBACK 22:05 - Slainte “Lark in the Morning  -  The Atholl Highlanders” from Cup of Tea 26:13 - Spirited Lads “Joe Batts Arm Longliners” from Tall Tales and Fond Farewells 30:28 - Celtic Wood and Wires “High Road to Linton” from Close the Back Door 32:30 - Pauline Scanlon “The Lover's Ghost” from Gossamer 36:28 - The Fire “The Duchess of Hamilton” from Marigold 40:38 - Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill “Emily Bay” from Race for the Sun 45:33 - THANKS 47:10 - Barleyjuice “Crackin' Jenny's Teacup” from The Old Speakeasy 49:20 - Tuatha de Danann “The Dream One Dreamt” from In Nomine Éireann 53:42 - The Pikeys “The Briar and the Sword” from The Sons of War & Whisky 57:45 - Doolin' “Famine” from Doolin' 1:00:39 - CLOSING 1:03:10 - Brad Tuck “It's Alright” from The Rocky Isle The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support which you can do by buying their music or telling a friend about the band you found. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. There’s a new episode of Pub Songs & Stories. I do a countdown of the Top 20 Celtic Bands of 2021. I also play a few tracks from some of those top bands. You can subscribe and listen at pubsong.com. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode. But it also helps me populate a new playlist on Spotify. Every week, I am adding new tracks to the playlist, which started off featuring many of the Best Celtic Songs and Tunes of 2021. Last week, I added House of Hamill and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh to that list. They had the top voted songs from the first episode of the year. Follow and Listen on Spotify. Now just because they received lots of initial votes does NOT mean they will be a part of the Celtic Top 20. You can still vote for your favorite tracks for another couple weeks. So get those votes in ASAP. Then go vote for your favorites in THIS show. You do need to be a Patron of the Podcast. But you can Vote Right Now on Patreon! It’s really easy to do. It’s a simple poll. Just click it. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out nearly every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners and you can vote in the Celtic Top 20. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. You can also get music - only episodes and free MP3s when you become a Song Henger. Thanks to Kirsten and Paul Crowley who raised their pledges last month. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Bonnie Menard messaged on Facebook: "I am listening to your podcast from New Hampshire in USA. I just started to listen to it on Iheart radio while I work and I want you to know that I enjoy listening." Alina Larson responded to a post on facebook: "I love The Fire! I’ve gotta get back into listening to podcasts  -  I’ve really enjoyed the selection of music you play & have found out about a bunch of great bands through this podcast." Thurman Burnley commented on Apple Podcasts: “I discovered your podcast about a year after you started it and have enjoyed each and every episode. I come from Irish, English, and Scottish stock so Celtic music speaks to my soul. I listen to it everywhere I go and with everything I do, out loud. When people ask me what I’m listening to, I happily tell them all about your many podcasts. You have made my life better with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and I am forever grateful. Thank you”...more

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• Get Back Together #541

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  Jan 20 2022

  Some of the best moments, the ones we deeply cherish, are those when we come back together, just like we do every week together with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast Ellen Gibling, The Fire, Heather Dale, We Banjo 3, Fergal McAloon, Marc Gunn, Screeched Inn, Day Doran, Steel City Rovers, Achill Crossing, Syr, Tuatha Dea, Ockham's Razor, Jiggy, Alisa Marie I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard a song, tune or artist that you loved, I’d like you to share this episode and tag the artist on social either on your page or in a Celtic group you’re a part of. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. How would you like Celtic music news in your inbox? The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode. Vote Right Now on Patreon! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Ellen Gibling "Polkas: The Glin Cottage No. 1/ The Glin Cottage No. 2/ Enjoy Your Stay" from The Bend in the Light 4:02 - WELCOME 5:15 - The Fire "The Humours of Caledonia / The Heathery Cruach / Hello Grania" from Crossing to Ireland EP 8:25 - Heather Dale "For Guinevere" from Live In Dallas 13:03 - We Banjo 3 "Wynne's" from Roots to Rise 16:57 - Fergal McAloon "When You Are Old" from I Am of Ireland / Yeats in Song 19:29 - FEEDBACK 22:50 - Marc Gunn & Screeched Inn "Bright Side of Everything" from Selcouth 26:00 - Day Doran "Spancil Hill" from Traditional and Original Instrumental Music of Erin's Isle 31:36 - Steel City Rovers "Beyond Time" from Grand Misadventures 34:54 - Achill Crossing "Man from the Daily Mail" from The Rising of the Moon 38:10 - THANKS 39:42 - Syr "Oran Na Gaillinn" from Sentinel 45:17 - Tuatha Dea "Take that Child" from Irish Eyes 48:39 - Ockham's Razor "Somewhere Far from Here" from Secrets and Silence 53:29 - Jiggy "Friday's Child" from Hypernova 58:03 - CLOSING 1:00:02 - Alisa Marie "Tinuviel" from Single The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support which you can do by buying their music or telling a friend about the band you found. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. A new season of Pub Songs & Stories launches this week with the Top 20 Celtic Bands and Musicians of 2021. Subscribe at PubSong.Com. To get your music on the show, complete the permission form at 4Celts.com. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. You can also get music - only episodes and free MP3s when you become a Song Henger. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Nicholas Robb emailed on Facebook: "Hello Marc, my band and I have enjoyed your work over the years and would love to be featured on your podcast sometime if you are interested. We just released our first album "Beyond the Gate", which you can check out on any streaming service. Thanks!”  - Nicholas Robb & One Street Over Shawn Cali emailed: "Hi Mark  -  a quick note to say thanks for all the work you (and your team, but especially you) do to get this great music out there.  I push the podcast as much as I can and will keep doing do in 2022.  Proud to be able to help the effort financially.  Happy New Year." Clare Thul posted a picture on Facebook: "Today while I was listening to the podcast , I was working on finishing up my dragon" ...more

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• Wonder #540

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  Jan 13 2022

  The world is a wonder. Let’s celebrate it along with our Celtic culture through music and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Gerry O'Connor, The Fire, Cara Dillon, Blame Not the Bard, House of Hamill, Alisa Marie, Calan, Norse Gael, Celtic Wood, Tuatha Dea, The McDades, The Canny Brothers Band, Bang On The Ear, Syr I hope you enjoyed this week's show. Did you hear a song, tune or artist that you loved? Share this episode and tag the artist on social either on your page or in a Celtic group you’re a part of. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. Buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. How would you like Celtic music news in your inbox? The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode. Vote Right Now on Patreon! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Gerry O'Connor "The Old Dash Churn (Jigs)" from Last Night's Joy 4:10 - WELCOME 5:01 - The Fire "The Prodigal Son" from Radiance 9:03 - Cara Dillon "Garden Valley" from After The Morning 13:05 - Blame Not the Bard "Off to California / The Gentleman Soldier / Over the Moor to Maggie" from Soundcheck 17:51 - House of Hamill "The Bully of Skidmore Town" from Folk Hero 21:33 - FEEDBACK 24:32 - Alisa Marie "Woods of Wonder" from Single 27:42 - Calan "Jêl Caerdydd" from Kistvaen Pronunciation: Jell Cair - deef Pronunciation: Kist - vae - en 31:16 - Norse Gael "Creadeamh Sí" from Finscéal 34:44 - Celtic Wood and Wires "Have a Little Drink" from Close the Back Door 38:14 - THANKS 40:48 - Tuatha Dea "The Sky is Falling" from Irish Eyes 46:23 - The McDades "Les Trois Capitaines" from The Empress 51:11 - The Canny Brothers Band "Peggy Gordon" from The Guinness Situation 55:25 - Bang On The Ear "The Boys From Apple Hill" from F15TEEN 57:49 - CLOSING 59:38 - Syr "Sentinel" from Sentinel The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support which you can do by buying their music or telling a friend about the band you found. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. ATTN BANDS It’s easy to submit music to the podcast, just complete the permission form at 4celts.com. DO YOU WANT TO HEAR THE STORIES BEHIND THE SONGS? Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. The 2022 season begins soon. Subscribe at PubSong.net. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. You can also get music - only episodes and free MP3s when you become a Song Henger. Thanks to our newest patrons: Clara S, ARMAND R You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Alba Calvet emailed photos: "Hi Mark, i'm Alba from Barcelona and i've been listening your podcast since i was 18 when my father discover it i don't know where. Due the pandemic i started to work in a Hospital and i couldn't listen tu you (long workshifts with no earbuds...) but now that i came back to the scientific research (and I'm able to work with music) I'm listening all the pending programs, all day long! At this exact moment I'm going to the city by train, to the lab, and i really love to knit while traveling and listening to you. My little kid (almost 3 years) enjoys your podcast too, but in this case i have to dose this music to him, because he never wants to stop and go to bed.  Congrats for your great program and all the work you do! I know a lot of great artists thanks to you! Best wishes and Merry Christmas/Happy Yule/Happy Solstice!" Tony Davee emailed: "Listening while washing up all of the Holiday dishes.  Great music and a great Celtic podcast … ??  Go raibh maith agat" Peter Bengtson sent some photos: "Walking along the Rillito river (south side) on a beautiful sunny day. Catalina mountains in view" John Thompson emailed: "Hi Marc. Loving the Irish & Celtic Music podcast. As a Patreon member I got your early release of episode 538 "Celtic Top 20 of 2021". Still listening but I caught one error in the beginning. You introduce the show as episode 358 instead of 538. Don't know if you have time to fix it before you post. No big deal, the music is great! All the best for the new year! JT"...more

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• Out With the Old, In With the New #539

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  Jan 06 2022

  It's a brand new year with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Let's make this one a great one! Widening Gyre, Slainte, THE DIVINERS, House of Hamill, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Michael William Harrison, Jon Pilatzke, Celtic Wood and Wires, The McDades, MojoKelt, Norse Gael, Tuatha Dea, Tears for Beers, Calan I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard a song, tune or artist that you loved, I’d like you to share this episode and tag the artist on social either on your page or in a Celtic group you’re a part of. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. How would you like Celtic music news in your inbox? The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - Widening Gyre "Elven King/Sleepy Maggie/Reel du diable" from Reel Shadows 5:42 - WELCOME 8:28 - Slainte "Banish set" from Slainte 11:47 - THE DIVINERS "Battle of the Starlings" from Single 16:41 - House of Hamill "Superb Owl" from Folk Hero 19:54 - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh "The Emigrant's Farewell" from daybreak: fainne an lae 23:42 - FEEDBACK 25:56 - Michael William Harrison & Linda King "St. Patrick Was A Gentleman" from For Kids of All Ages 28:20 - Jon Pilatzke "Brian Boru's March / Nine Points Of Roguery / Gladstone / The Scartaglen Reel" from Amongst Friends 34:15 - Celtic Wood and Wires "Close the Back Door" from Close the Back Door 37:29 - The McDades "The Golden Willow Tree" from The Empress 43:09 - THANKS 44:47 - MojoKelt "The Blacksmith/an Garda Nua" from Live at the Grange 51:29 - Norse Gael "Ón Danmhairg Go Héirinn" from Finscéal 55:45 - Tuatha Dea "Irish Eyes" from Irish Eyes 1:01:07 - Tears for Beers "Jacobites" from Cracky Bones 1:06:47 - CLOSING 1:08:30 - Calan "The Song of Evan" from Kistvaen The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support which you can do by buying their music or telling a friend about the band you found. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! I’m changing things up this year. There will now be a poll available for you to vote in the Celtic Top 20. It’s super simple. You just need to click the song and artists that you love. However, you will need to be a Patron of the Podcast to cast a vote. And you will also have only two weeks to do so. The most - popular songs and tunes will be added to a Spotify playlist that will be updated every week. My hope is to help promote these amazing Celtic bands and musicians on the largest streaming music platform out there. ARE YOU A MUSICIAN WITH A STORY TO SHARE? I’m looking for some good stories to share on our companion podcast. Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. You can also get music - only episodes and free MP3s when you become a Song Henger. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Danny emailed: "dear Marc First off thank you for all you do for Irish and Celtic independent musicians. I have been featured myself a couple of times with my old band Gaelic Fury but I have since been playing as Danny’s Gone Rogue or simply Danny McDade where I do vocals (with the help of a harmony pedal) play guitar, rack a harmonica and play the Bodhran with a reverse drum kick.  But I wanted to say i listen to you in my improvised gym in the basement shared by my son.  We call it the YMCA Young McDade’s Covid Avoidance Gym.  Thanks and hope you have a happy Christmas." Karen Mitchell Carothers replied on Facebook: "I usually listen at work, so the podcast is helping fly satellites at NASA." Jenny Trevor replied: "I listen at work when clients and attorneys have me stressed out" Craig Winterburn replied: "I cycle canals. Canals built by the navies." Allen Hughes replied: "Driving in my car." Ben Phillion posted a picture on Facebook: "Here I am stopped at the local dump waiting for my turn and who pops up but a top valley fiddler. I have been listening for years  -  so it’s great to finally see his name pop up!" ...more

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• Celtic Top 20 Best Celtic Songs & Tunes of 2021 #538

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  Dec 30 2021

  Amazing Celtic music! Listen to the Top 20 Celtic songs and tunes of 2021 as voted on by you, the listeners of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe to enjoy over 500 hours of great Celtic Music by some of the best indie Celtic bands and musicians in the world. Clann An Drumma, The Bow Tides, Heather Dale, Brad Reid, Beth Patterson, Will Macmorran, Eira, Marc Gunn, Brass Lassie, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Moch Pryderi, Across the Pond, Deirdre Graham, Wakefire, The Darkeyed Musician, Grimwater, Tartanic, Scythian, Ockham's Razor, Follow The Crows, Old Blind Dogs, Tuatha de Danann, Loveridge, The Longest Johns I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard a song, tune or artist that you loved, I’d like you to share this episode and tag the artist on social either on your page or in a Celtic group you’re a part of. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. How would you like Celtic music news in your inbox? The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:07 - Clann An Drumma "Devil's Pulpit" from Order of the Stag 4:07 - WELCOME 5:28 - The Bow Tides "Bea's Waltz" from Single 8:08 - Heather Dale "Joan" from The Gabriel Hounds 12:00 - Brad Reid "Trip to Peggy's Cove" from New Scotland 15:20 - Beth Patterson "Take Some Fire" from Firebrand 20:01 - Will Macmorran "Fochabers" from Glen Echo 23:19 - FEEDBACK 27:53 - Eira "Rhythm of the Goat / Breakwater Boys Breakdown" from Eira 32:49 - Marc Gunn "Purple Flower" from St. Patrick's Day 36:17 - Brass Lassie "Ann Lacey's/Taybank Shenanigans" from Brass Lassie 39:46 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Jig (name unknown) & Sailing Down Fulton Street" from Blue Skies Above 43:25 - Moch Pryderi "Trafaeliais Y Byd (I Traveled the World)" from Moch IV 46:06 - NEW IN 2022 49:02 - Across the Pond "The Blarney Set" from Kid On the Mountain 53:57 - Deirdre Graham "Mairead nan Cuiread" from URRANTA 58:02 - Wakefire "Tam Lin / Johnny Goes to France" from To a Distant Shore 1:00:23 - The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater "The Faerie Ring" from Illumina 1:04:03 - Tartanic "The Clumsy A - Hole!" from Uncivilized 1:08:07 - THANKS 1:09:23 - Scythian "Galway City feat. Shane Hayes" from Roots & Stones 1:12:50 - Ockham's Razor "Tonight I Fear Not the Viking" from Secrets and Silence 1:17:44 - Follow The Crows "Tide Turns" from Tide Turns 1:22:16 - Old Blind Dogs "Newe" from Room With A View 1:29:04 - Tuatha de Danann "The Devil Drink Cider" from In Nomine Éireann 1:33:43 - CLOSING 1:36:28 - Loveridge feat. The Longest Johns "The Doom Bar" from As the Crow Flies The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support. You can do that by buying their music or telling a friend about the band you found. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Today is the Celtic Top 20 songs and tunes of 2021. The music picked for this show was by Your Votes. You will note that there are actually 22 tracks this time. Yup. You get bonus music this time because one of my tracks made the top 20. While I include it in the show, I don’t consider it as one of the Top 20 songs. That said, there were a couple ties at the end of the show. And thus, you get even more music this time. NEW IN 2022 CHANGES TO THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 I made some changes to the Celtic Top 20 for 2022. Yes. I still want and need your votes so we can create another amazing “best of” episode. It is now easier than ever to vote. Just select the tracks that you love the best. However, you will need to be a Patron of the Podcast to cast a vote. Another change for the new year is I am creating a Best of 2022 playlist on Spotify. I will update it every week starting two weeks after the first show launches in the new year. My hope is to help promote these amazing Celtic bands and musicians on the largest streaming music platform out there. ARE YOU A MUSICIAN WITH A STORY TO SHARE? I am planning out the spring season of Pub Songs & Stories. Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. Do you have or know a good story to share on our companion podcast? Stories can be about songs or tunes, from a gig, a piece of Celtic history, or anything that might be paired with a song or tune. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. I’m planning only 10 episodes. So email me soon. And make sure you subscribe at PubSong.com. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out nearly every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. You can also get music - only episodes and free MP3s when you become a Song Henger. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Eilene Marie Toppin Ording emailed a photo: "Here's what I do while listening to your podcast. I walk early in the morning and this day, the moon was still up and walked with me. My Scottish roots are very deep and we came to North America via Ireland. My mother's maiden name is McCamus which would equate to McKeamish or McHamish probably in Scottish. Be that as it may, we are part of Clan Gunn. One of my bucket list items is to visit the Clan Gunn Museum & Heritage Centre in Latheron, Scotland. Unfortunately, they are not open and I can't travel at the moment anyway. I'm enjoying your podcast. I've been sending the podcast link and some band links to my son in the Navy in Guam. We share an interest in all things Celtic or Gaelic. My favorite band is Gaelic Storm (they play the KC Irish Fest every Labor Day Weekend), but I recently fell in love with Niamh Parsons' voice. I first heard her and her partner on your podcast.?? Have a great day." So many people post on Facebook to say thanks and comment on our Facebook page. I thought I'd share some of those comments. Many from musicians. Bill Mullen posted: "Just listened to the podcast -  nice selection and enjoyed the show -  thanks Marc!" ReillyRocks Irish: "Totally awesome! We are recording new material set to be released in March. Can't wait to share it with you guys!" Vic Morris: "These wonderful women of The Bow Tides are former (and one current) members of the band Gaelic Storm. I have seen them all at GS concerts and they truly are talented!! My wife and I saw GS on Wednesday of this week in Dallas, TX and got to hear Katie live for the first time with GS. She and the band put on a frolicking good show! I am listening to this episode of the podcast right now." Scott Sterling: "Many thanks for putting it out there !" Jesse Ferguson (The Bard of Cornwall): "Awesome! Proud to be in such good company" Brigid's Crossing: "I really like Coast and Loveridge. Never heard of them before but just bought some tracks. Thanks for the find!" The Wild Irish Roses: "Thank You!!!" Golden Bough Music: "RIP Paddy. Such a wonderful musician and wonderful person! You will be very truly missed!" Cíana: "Thanks Marc! You’re the best!" Brenda Richardson: "Are you planning any trips for the future? I cannot find any mention of it on your website or Facebook page." The Guinness Brothers: "Cheers guys" The Gatehouse Well: "Thanks so much! Can't wait to listen through this week's episode!" TURF FIRE LIARS: "Love your show!!!" Bob Spellman: "I always look forward to the new episodes" Kris Colt & the Black Rose Band: "Thank you so much for playing our new song Charmed. Very much appreciated" Susana Seivane posted: Hearts Eric Guarin posted a link: "Mark, you're always asking "what are you doing today while listening to the podcast"? Well today in fact I was running the Leghowney (leg - uh - nee said a local) Loop Scenic Walk near Donegal Ireland! A forest, a wind farm, a bunch of sheep, all lovely. The podcast made a great accompaniment, thanks!"...more

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• Happy Celtic Christmas 2021 #537

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  Dec 23 2021

  Nollaig shona daoibh! It’s time for some Celtic Christmas music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Adam Young, Terry McDade, The McDades, Atlys, The Fire, Gaelynn Lea, Steel City Rovers, Brother Sea, Sharon Shannon, de Ceadaoin, Triskele, Abbots Cross, Steel Clover, Reilly, Marc Gunn, Stephanie Claussen, Screaming Orphans, We Banjo 3, Runa I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If a song or tune inspires you, please support the musicians. You can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, stickers and songbooks. You can follow them on streaming or see their shows. You can support more and more Celtic musicians on Patreon. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:09 - Adam Young "Winter Sets In" from Yearbook 4:38 - WELCOME 5:33 - Terry McDade With The McDades "Jezebel Carol" from Midwinter 8:09 - Atlys "A Celtic First Noel" from A Celtic First Noel 10:27 - The Fire "The Cherry-Tree Carol" from The Fire's Very Scottish Christmas 14:21 - Gaelynn Lea "Angels We Have Heard on High" from Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn 17:58 - Steel City Rovers "Christmas Eve Reverie" from Grand Misadventures 22:00 - FEEDBACK 24:33 - Brother Sea "ROYAL PARADE" from Single 28:22 - Sharon Shannon "Christmas Time Again!" from Christmas Time Again! 31:41 - de Ceadaoin "A Jig for Christmas/Merry Christmas" from Single 35:12 - Triskele "Cead Mile Failte" from Christmas Is A Comin' 37:39 - Abbots Cross "Si Bheag, Si Mhor / The First Noel" from Christmas Visions 42:02 - THANKS 44:30 - Steel Clover "Snowflakes" from Season of Love 46:34 - Reilly "We Three Kings Of Orient Are" from Kick Ass Celtic Christmas 51:19 - Marc Gunn "Yuletide" from Single 53:46 - Stephanie Claussen "Shepherds, Shake Off Your Drowsy Slumber" from Light so Brilliant: Carols and Tunes for Christmas 57:09 - Screaming Orphans "Miss Fogarty's Christmas Cake" from Happy Christmas, Vol. 1 1:00:59 - We Banjo 3 "Joy to the World" from A Winter Wonderful 1:03:46 - CLOSING 1:05:45 - Runa "The Snows they melt the Soonest / Wondrous Love" from The Tide of Winter The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. Four times a month, I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. I hope you find a new favorite Celtic band or musician or fall back in love with one. But I’m also here for the artists. The artists in this show need your support which you can do by buying their music or telling a friend about the band you found. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends who so generously support this show. Thank you to Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST IS BACK IN A NEW FORMAT Do you like Christmas music? I also host the Celtic Christmas Podcast. The podcast has new format this year. Instead of music episodes like I do here on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, the show highlights a Celtic musician with Christmas music that you can buy OR Stream on our all new Celtic Christmas Playlists. Subscribe to the show at CelticChristmasPodcast.com and help me develop a brand new Christmas podcast and playlist experience! TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Deedra Winey emailed: "Good podcast!Happy Thanksgiving! What am I doing you ask?I'm sitting,I started doing some decorating this morning and stepped backwards off the step stool and landed in a basket full of boys toys!lol Luckilly our big dinner is Saturday." Peter Bengtson emailed: "Hi Mark, I'm on my fifth cycle of walking all the residential streets in my adjacent neighborhoods.  It takes me about a month and a half to complete a cycle.  After each cycle, I'll walk part of the bicycle (and walking) loop around Tucson.  I'll do that for 2 or 3 weeks and then on to my sixth cycle of walking in neighborhoods. I'm always listening to music as I walk, I cycle between your Celtic music podcasts, Bluegrass music and Symphony Hall (on SiriusXM).  Thanks for all you do to produce your Irish & Celtic Music Podcasts. I've got a couple of photos to share with you, but I couldn't get them inserted into this message.  I'll try later today." Thomas Bondy emailed from Plymouth, Michigan: "Marc, Regarding the Kreelers “Sixth & Porter” that you’ve played a few times, I thought you’d dig the attached photos of the Irish workers rowhouse that currently stands near Sixth & Porter in Detroit’s historic Corktown neighborhood and was presumably the inspiration for the song. Cheers!" ...more

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• Celtic Flashback from Patrons #536

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  Dec 16 2021

  Patrons make Flashback song requests today on Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Runa, Screaming Orphans, Tullamore, Mary Knickle, Marc Gunn, Syr, Terry Griffith, Trinity River Whalers, Jim Brannigan, Ed Miller, Brobdingnagian Bards, Count 4dB, The Gothard Sisters, Chambless & Muse, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Kennedy's Kitchen, Iarla O'Lionaird, Heather Dale I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If a song or tune inspires you, please support the musicians. You can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, stickers and songbooks. You can follow them on streaming or see their shows. You can support more and more Celtic musicians on Patreon. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - Runa "Dance in the Graveyard" from Ten: The Errant Night 5:05 - WELCOME 6:38 - Screaming Orphans "Rocky Road To Dublin" from Ballads Rule OK 13:23 - Tullamore "Work Of The Weavers" from Wild And Wicked Youth 19:13 - Mary Knickle "Weave the Yarn" from Weave 23:05 - Marc Gunn "Peggy Gordon" from The Bridge 27:22 - Syr "The Winter King" from The Winter King 32:03 - FEEDBACK 35:09 - Terry Griffith "Risin' Of The Moon" from Songs From The Pub 37:44 - Trinity River Whalers "Mr. Valentine's Dead" from Party In A Box 40:16 - Jim Brannigan "The Broom o' the Cowdeknowes" from Jim Brannigan's Favourites 45:16 - Ed Miller "The Devil Made Texas/The Irish Washerwoman/The Lads o' Duns/Duns Dings A'" from The Edinburgh Rambler 49:46 - Brobdingnagian Bards "Lily The Pink" from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales 53:10 - Count 4dB "The Fisherman's Song" from Rylander: There Can Be Only One 56:57 - The Gothard Sisters "Midnight Sun" from Midnight Sun 1:00:51 - THANKS 1:04:27 - Chambless & Muse "Wild Geese" from Passing Tales & Glories 1:07:50 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "Jiggle the Old Bones" from Sleep Deprivation 1:12:34 - Kennedy's Kitchen "Red Is The Rose" fro m The Whiskey Of Truth 1:17:40 - Iarla O'Lionaird "The Goat Song" from Foxlight 1:21:14 - Heather Dale "Huron Carol" from This Endris Night 1:24:52 - CLOSING 1:26:38 - Marc Gunn "Christmas in the Shire" from Celtic Christmas Greetings The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. In this show, I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support which you can do by buying their music or telling a friend about the band you found. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. If you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all-new, music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Daron L, Mathew S, Darren M You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. CHRISTMAS DRIVING MUSIC PLAYLIST We have several playlists of Celtic Christmas music that you can enjoy over on Spotify. The latest ones were sponsored by Patrons of the Celtic Christmas Podcast. There’s a couple new episodes now online. You can learn more about Celtic musicians with Christmas music. You can also stream one of our Celtic Christmas Playlists, including the Christmas Driving Playlist. It’s time to visit family and friends for the holiday. So gather up your presents. Climb in your car and enjoy some upbeat Celtic Christmas music to make the time on the road a little more fun. Find a link to the playlist in our shownotes. And if you prefer podcasts, then support the Celtic Christmas Podcast on Patreon. Because you will get an extended podcast version of that playlist exclusively as a patron. There’s one more episode that’s coming to round out the year. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Peter Bengston emailed: "Mark,  I was listening to Nightfall during my walk this morning. I enjoyed it A lot. When I got home the Tucson paper had a full page article about the Tucson Celtic Festival this weekend. I’m planning to be there one of the days????" He also emailed a photo: "I walked under a different “Bats & Bicycles “ art piece walking along the Rillito river this week." Louis King emailed a photo: "Hi Marc, I wear my phone in a small bag on my chest as I walk and play podcasts. No earphones because of possible traffic. I walk alone or with my dogs. I listen to several podcasts. Yours, Mike Harding, Celt in a twist. Copperplate, UTMA.  Also some country. Bluegrass Highway, old time country shots, bluegrass radio show, wood songs." Danny Mims emailed: "Years ago I took the genetic test, and it came back 12 out of 13 markers Celtic. The 13th was Germanic, which is where the Celts came from. Thomas Mims came to the New World, Virginia Colony in 1657, from the village of South Mymms outside of London, where the Mymms had been heralds and pages to the kings of England for generations." Colm Kelly of Guinness Brothers emailed: "Just wanted to say a big thank you for all you do for Irish music. We have done podcast and they were great fun. If you ever need a guest please let us know.:"...more

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• Prayer for the Fallen #535

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  Dec 02 2021

  Bow your heads and raise a glass to those who’ve fallen on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Matt & Shannon Heaton, House of Hamill, Gaelynn Lea, Jon Pilatzke, Eireann's Call, Gerry O'Connor, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Christine Collister & Kevin Burke, Jesse Ferguson, Jen Midkiff, Achill Crossing, The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater, Thom Dunn, Steel City Rovers, Marc Gunn, Matthew Dickerson I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If a song or tune inspires you, please support the musicians. You can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, stickers and songbooks. You can follow them on streaming or see their shows. You can support more and more Celtic musicians on Patreon. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. SPECIAL REMINDERThis is the last podcast of new music for 2021. We will be back on December 16 with a Flashback episode with some favorite songs picked by our generous Patrons of the Podcast. Join the patrons if you want to make a song request. December 23 is our annual Celtic Christmas show. We will close out the year with the Best Celtic Music of 2021. Next week there will not be an episode. Because you have from now until December 9 to... VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "The O'Connor Donn's & The Morning Thrush" from Blue Skies Above 4:32 - WELCOME 5:50 - House of Hamill "The Sneezing Loon" from Folk Hero 11:53 - Gaelynn Lea "Let It Go" from All the Roads That Lead Us Home 16:01 - Jon Pilatzke "The Canadian Set: Fisher's Hornpipe / Cotillon d'Avila LeBlanc / Reel du Forgeron (The Blacksmith's Reel)" from Amongst Friends 19:28 - Eireann's Call "My Ain True Love" from Tús 22:43 - FEEDBACK 29:32 - Gerry O'Connor "Mixing the Porridge (Single Jigs)" from Last Night's Joy 33:36 - The Merry Wives of Windsor "The Lads of Sailor Town" from Come One, Come All! 36:08 - Christine Collister & Kevin Burke "The Two Trees" from I Am of Ireland / Yeats in Song 39:43 - Jesse Ferguson "Strike at the Whale" from Sea Shanties 42:32 - Jen Midkiff "Eriskay Love Lilt/Eleanor Plunkett (feat. Amy McNally)" from All in Good Time 48:35 - THANKS 52:05 - Achill Crossing "Fighting Men from Crossmaglen" from The Rising of the Moon 54:51 - The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater "Ghosts of the Fallen" from Illumina 1:00:45 - Thom Dunn "The Boys From County Cork" from Forfocséic, Volume 1 1:03:35 - Steel City Rovers "Old Caledonia ft. Iona Fyfe" from Grand Misadventures 1:07:24 - Marc Gunn "Bring Me Home, Boys" from Sci Fi Drinking Songs 11:11:10 - CLOSING 1:13:48 - Matthew Dickerson "Moment of Prayer" from When I'm Happy and I Know It The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. Here, I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. I hope you fall in love with one of the artists in this show. Because I’m also here for the artists. The artists in this show need your support. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Today we’re paying tribute to the fallen. The title of this episode was inspired by a couple tracks in the show. Originally, I was thinking of soldiers. But with nearing 800,000 deaths due to covid, I thought we’d also pay tribute to all the people who fought and continue to fight for their lives whether from war torn nations or bravely working in healthcare, or the day-to-day concerns about a dreadful virus that has impacted so many people. I pray that each and every one of you is safe through the holidays and long into the new year. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. LISTEN TO CELTIC CHRISTMAS DRIVING MUSICThe all-new Celtic Christmas Podcast officially launches this Sunday. It is a short feature on the Christmas music of Matt & Shannon Heaton. But you can already start enjoying their music as well as the music of 25 other bands on the second Celtic Christmas playlist of the season. This one is called Christmas Drive. It’s upbeat, fun, and beautiful Celtic Christmas music to enjoy while driving to visit your family or friends this holiday season. You will find a link to the playlist in our shownotes. Please follow the playlist and share it to help all of these amazing Celtic bands. If you would prefer a podcast of that playlist with bonus songs, then you should join the Christmas Patrons. It’s a separate Patreon page for folks who love Celtic Christmas music. But the music podcast is now exclusively available to supporters on THAT patreon page at patreon.com/celticchristmas. Subscribe to the show at CelticChristmasPodcast.com and help me develop a brand new Christmas podcast and playlist experience! TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Remember to send in your Celtic Christmas celebration photos. David K. Hutchings emailed photos: "Aloha from Hawaii, I listen in a beautiful grove in the lush rainforest of Pololo valley. I  get out my tobacco pipe , light it up and turn your podcast on to share it with the trees and birds of the rain forest. Mahalo Nui Loa"     Darren Mahoney emailed on Patreon: "I’m driving to the Irish Music Festival in Ocean Shores Washington listening to your fine Podcast, as I roll into town Bill Mullen is singing on the Podcast. First Person I run into is Bill Mullen! He was happy to be on your show! What a great fellow and performer, I have an awesome photo of us in our kilts, Wish I could post it. ????" Mary Lynn Deal emailed: "Hi Marc, I really love that your show is around. I've checked out a couple of other Irish music podcasts and yours is the best I've found. Some folks are talking quite a bit between each song. Kinda disrupts the flow of the show. I'm usually crafting or working when I listen. Keeps me focused." Mary added later: "Hi again Marc, My daughter got to see a wonderful show a few years ago. It's called "A Celtic Christmas" By Tomáseen Foley. It is a wonderful story! You should check it out." Ken emailed: "Hey there Marc.   I came across your podcast by accident.  I became a member and am in the process of shifting through the treasure trove of music and information that is part of your podcast.  I heard on the first podcast I opened that you are a musician.  that became obvious when I went through the information and saw the CD that you have made available for sale. Now, do not get me wrong, I am going to ask a stupid question.  How do you make your money to support the undertaking you have embarked upon since (2008??). Second, do you go on podcast sponsored trips to listen to this music; or do you rely on bands sending in demo's.  I am not a musician at all.  I just love music.  Have taken a fancy to Celtic music as I like the heritage.  Will plan on visiting the Emerald Isle some time before I pass.  Can listen to Celtic Music just as much as Country music, New Wave, Classical, etc.  All depending upon the mood. Thank you for your time and Take care of yourself"...more

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• This is Home #534

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  Nov 25 2021

  Home is where the Irish & Celtic music is. It’s the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Jon Pilatzke, W Ed Harris, Amelia Hogan, Susana Seivane, Marc Gunn, We Banjo 3, Gerry O'Connor, Duncan McLauchlan, Glaucia Carvalho, Eireann's Call, Steel City Rovers, Bang On The Ear, Coast, The McDades, Brad Tuck I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social, or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If a song or tune inspires you, please support the musicians. You can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, stickers, and songbooks. You can follow them on streaming or see their shows. You can support more and more Celtic musicians on Patreon. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:07 - Jon Pilatzke "Arthur's Seat / Big John MacNeil / Randall's Hornpipe" from Amongst Friends 3:30 - WELCOME 4:46 - W Ed Harris "The Glad Eye/The Journeyman/The Wayward Son" from Turas Ceilteach 9:21 - Amelia Hogan "Red-Winged Blackbird" from Dispossessed 12:52 - Susana Seivane "Muiñeira do Graciano e A Fraga" from Os Soños Que Volven 18:36 - Marc Gunn "Mingulay Boat Song" from Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion 23:09 - FEEDBACK 25:41 - We Banjo 3 "This Is Home" from Roots to Rise (Live) 29:07 - Gerry O'Connor "Last Night's Joy (Reels)" from Last Night's Joy 32:28 - Duncan McLauchlan and Glaucia Carvalho "The drunken sailor" from McLauchlan's Celtic Brew 35:46 - Eireann's Call "Luseblus" from Tús 38:53 - THANKS 40:43 - Steel City Rovers "Single Malt of Knowledge" from Grand Misadventures 44:38 - Bang On The Ear "Paddy Lay Back" from F15TEEN 46:41 - Coast "Flesh and Blood" from 10.2 49:56 - The McDades "Willie Reilly" from The Empress 53:33 - CLOSING 55:11 - Brad Tuck "The Red Violin" from Single The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. In every show, I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. But I’m also here for the artists. The artists in this show need your support so that I can keep bringing you more great music each week. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I’m looking for good stories to share on our companion podcast. Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Lissa C, Kevin B F, Richard L You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST IS BACK WITH A NEW FORMAT The Celtic Christmas Podcast has a new format and goal this year. We’re gonna help indie Celtic musicians with Christmas music get greater play on streaming. The all new podcast format is there to help make that happen. Subscribe to spread Christmas cheer and listen to the podcast this Sunday. I’ll also release the next Celtic Christmas playlist of the season. In the meantime, listen to Celtic Christmas Women on spotify. Follow the link to listen. Subscribe to the show at CelticChristmasPodcast.com and help me develop a brand new Christmas podcast and playlist experience! TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Jeff Hahn emailed from Western North Carolina: "Hi, Normally i listen to your podcast when i am sitting with my chickens in their coop. Today, I'm going to ...dispatch...a rooster though. Part of life on the farm, but it feels very old world listing to the music and hanging with the birds.  Thanks for the podcast and music." Pamela Hatley emailed a photo: "Here is a picture of the moon from last evening. Thought I would share it while listening to #529. Photo taken in Tampa Florida on 10-20-21 with a Samsung S21 ultra." Ron Alexander from Michigan emailed: "I listened while mowing the lawn today. I needed some lively music to keep my feet moving,  and your show served well! I have now subscribed and look forward to future episodes!"...more

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• Love at Dawn #533

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  Nov 18 2021

  The sun rises warm on a cold day. Love rises with and warms the dawn with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. House of Hamil, Jon Pilatzke, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Brad Reid, We Banjo 3, Songs For Ceilidh, Steve Gibb, Matthew Young, Ed Miller, Gaelynn Lea, Plunk Murray, Bang On The Ear, Eireann's Call Steel City Rovers, Coast, Gerry O'Connor I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If a song or tune inspires you, please support the musicians. You can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, stickers and songbooks. You can follow them on streaming or see their shows. You can support more and more Celtic musicians on Patreon. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - House of Hamill "Cat Bacon" from Folk Hero 4:32 - WELCOME 5:42 - Jon Pilatzke "Love At The Endings (Ed Reavy) / Lucky In Love / The Dawn" from Amongst Friends 9:21 - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh "Sweet Kingwilliamstown" from Thar Toinn / Seaborne 14:48 - Brad Reid "An Fidheall Gorm" from New Scotland 17:21 - We Banjo 3 "Hold onto Your Soul" from Roots to Rise (Live) 21:33 - FEEDBACK 26:34 - Songs For Ceilidh "Kailey Won't You Dance" from Falling Forward 29:41 - Steve Gibb "Josefins Dopvals" from The Boatman 33:22 - Matthew Young "Finnegan's Wake" from Here's to Dear Old Erin 36:41 - Ed Miller "The Banks of Sicily" from Generations of Change 41:00 - Gaelynn Lea “Swinging On a Gate” from All the Roads That Lead Us Home 44:20 - Plunk Murray "Black Velvet Band" from Another Drink 49:31 - THANKS 52:54 - Bang On The Ear "Elwyn Benders Reel" from F15TEEN 55:05 - Eireann's Call "Tell God and the Devil" from Tús 58:19 - Steel City Rovers "Andrew's Hall" from Grand Misadventures 1:01:04 - Coast "Oceanos" from 10.2 1:05:28 - CLOSING 1:07:16 - Gerry O'Connor "O'Reilly's Greyhound (Reels)" from Last Night's Joy The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. Four times a month, I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. I hope you find a new favorite Celtic band or musician or fall back in love with one. But I’m also here for the artists. The artists in this show need your support, which you can do by buying their music or telling a friend about the band you found. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. I’m looking for some good stories to share on our companion podcast.  If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Larry J, Kevin S, Kriskorn C You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST IS BACK IN A NEW FORMAT Do you like Christmas music? I also host the Celtic Christmas Podcast. The podcast has new format this year. Instead of music episodes like I do here on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, the show highlights a Celtic musician with Christmas music that you can buy OR Stream on our all new Celtic Christmas Playlists. The first playlist of the season is now available. It highlights Celtic Christmas Women. Most of the tracks from last year’s Celtic Christmas Women episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. So it’s a fantastic playlist. So if you’re on Spotify, follow the link to listen. Now that said, I did republish that music podcast episode on the feed. But starting November 28, the all new show launches with a new Celtic Christmas playlist. You can help spread Celtic Christmas Cheer. Subscribe to the show at CelticChristmasPodcast.com and help me develop a brand new Christmas podcast and playlist experience! TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Thom Danger Speck sent a photo: “ Listening to Night Fall #531 while doing a pre-winter clean of my property. Cheers to you Marc! Thanks for helping to keep me warm!” Peter Bengston emailed a photo of "Little free library. I’m seeing quite a few of these on my neighborhood walks." Alexander Randall 5th emailed: "Tell all your musicians, this podcast really works!! This has happened to me over and over. You play a great piece by a band I never heard of. I listen to it over and over, then research the band, find their web site and buy everything. You played a fabulous piece - Dragonfly by the Gothard Sisters. I went to their web site and bought everything. You played a fabulous piece - Argyle Lassies by Capercaille. I bought all their CD's.  Bought everything. You played a fabulous piece - St Patricks March by the Bookends. Bought everything. You played a fabulous piece - Millers Maggot by the Flying Toads. Bought everything. Same for Altan, Silotar, Barrule, Bothy Band... I can't figure out your voting system, Best this year - cast a vote for the Gothard Sisters Dragonfly. On a completely different note, I heard this band at a renaissance fair playing German medieval instruments with modern arrangements.  Blew me away.  The band is Wolgemut.  Here is a spotify playlist.  Maybe for a change of pace in your podcast... You are doing great work Marc - Keep it up."...more

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• Green Man #532

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  Nov 11 2021

  You, me, and the Green Man, kicking back listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Sounds like a great time, right?! The Munster Men, Robin Huw Bowen, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, John McGaha, Emma Langford, Bill Mullen, Willowgreen, Andreas Transø, Bay Allen, Tallymoore, The Badpiper, Banda Gaites Camín de Fierro, Blue Alatar, Jennifer Cutting's Ocean Orchestra, SYR I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If a song or tune inspires you, please support the musicians. You can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, stickers and songbooks. You can follow them on streaming or see their shows. You can support more and more Celtic musicians on Patreon. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - The Munster Men "Foot of the river" from Tasting The Waters 2:26 - WELCOME 3:21 - Robin Huw Bowen "Pibddawnsiau Sipsi Newydd" from Iaith Enaid Pronunciation: Pib-thawn-she-eye Sip-si Nay-oo-ith Iaith Enaid: E-eye-th En-ide Thanks to Timothy Hughes who offered Welsh pronunciations 6:20 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "Jiggle the Old Bones" from Sleep Deprivation They tell the story about how that song came about on show #243 of Pub Songs & Stories 11:00 - John Mcgaha "Mischief in Shetland" from Origins 16:36 - Emma Langford "The Belle and the Ruin" from Quiet Giant 21:12 - FEEDBACK 22:28 - Bill Mullen "Molly Malone" from The Beginning 25:20 - Willowgreen "Cross over to Ireland / The Rights of Man" from Willowgreen 29:20 - Andreas Transø "If" from The Earth and Everything in It 32:15 - Bay Allen "Humours of Bailey Laughin'" from Celtic Whispers 34:59 - Tallymoore "Leave Her Johnny" from Drive 38:44 - THANKS 42:15 - The Badpiper "Saints Be Praised" from Tradical 44:41 - Banda Gaites Camín de Fierro "Criome mio ma M" from Rock & Fierro 49:13 - Blue Alatar "Dawn Ritual" from The Elements 53:06 - Jennifer Cutting's Ocean Orchestra "Green Man" from Song Of Solstice: Celtic Music For Midwinter 57:05 - CLOSING SYR "Tir n'Aill" from Sentinel The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. Four times a month, I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. I hope you find a new favorite Celtic band or musician or fall back in love with one. But I’m also here for the artists. The artists in this show need your support which you can do by buying their music or telling a friend about the band you found. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST LAUNCH Celtic Christmas Podcast is back starting this Sunday, Nov 19. The first episode is actually the Christmas episode of this podcast from last year. But more than anything, it’s a restructuring of podcast. You’ll need to become a patron if you want the music-edition of the podcast. Instead, I plan to promote Celtic Christmas music playlists through the new podcast, while also sharing special features of Celtic musicians with Christmas music. I hope you will check it out and also subscribe and listen to the new playlists. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Song Hengers who pledge $5 or more per episode, also get the all new music-only episodes. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. Sign up in November or raise your pledge and I’ll send you a free podcast sticker! A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends who pledge $25 or more per month on Patreon: Dan mcDade, Paul Crowley, Patricia Conner, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, robert michael kane, Tiffany Knight, Rian P Kegerreis, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Hank Woodward, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com. You can also tag your pic on social media with the hashtag #irishcelticpodcast. Perhaps I’ll share it on the podcast. Santiago Alba emailed a photo: "Hi there, I've followed your podcast for years.  And what a better moment to listen while on a rainy day on a commuter train between Glasgow  and Edinburgh. I am part of the Climate Summit Canadian observers here at COP26,  and today you helped me by moving my eyes from the laptop to the window of the train." ...more

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• Nightfall #531

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  Nov 04 2021

  Even when night falls the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast keeps cranking out great music. The Tea Merchants, Brad Reid, TEYR, Tartanic, ÚLLA, Duncan McLauchlan, We Banjo 3, Loveridge, Jim McKenna, The Gothard Sisters, Tallymoore, Screaming Orphans, Band O'Brothers, The Rumjacks, Amelia Hogan I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If a song or tune inspires you, please support the musicians. You can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, stickers and songbooks. You can follow them on streaming or see their shows. You can support more and more Celtic musicians on Patreon. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - The Tea Merchants “Gusty's Frolics” from One Lump Or Two? 4:42 - WELCOME 7:10 - Brad Reid "The House Across from Flora's" from New Scotland 10:42 - TEYR "Flower of the Sun" from Estren 15:20 - Tartanic "Hammer & Switch" from Uncivilized 18:40 - ÚLLA "The Night Visiting Song" from Ulla 22:17 - FEEDBACK 26:17 - Duncan McLauchlan "Scotland's Heart from Single 29:50 - We Banjo 3 "Good Time Old Time" from Roots to Rise (Live) 34:06 - Loveridge "Cornish Heart" from As the Crow Flies 38:01 - Jim McKenna "Lament For The Forgotten Irish Of Catholic Mt. Auburn Cemetery" from Single 41:54 - The Gothard Sisters "Nightfall" from Dragonfly 46:07 - THANKS 48:08 - Tallymoore "Sound the Pibroch" from Drive [Explicit] 51:17 - Screaming Orphans "John Barleycorn" from Sliabh Liag 56:10 - Band O'Brothers "Big Jim" from Band O'Brothers 1:00:01 - The Rumjacks "Athens to the North" from Hestia 1:03:21 - CLOSING 1:04:59 - Amelia Hogan "Fiddler of Dooney" from Transplants: From the Old to the New The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a musician and podcaster. Four times a month, I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. I hope you find a new favorite Celtic band or musician or fall back in love with one. But I’m also here for the artists. The artists in this show need your support which you can do by buying their music or telling a friend about the band you found. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Find Celtic Musicians on Patreon. I’m looking for some good stories to share on our companion podcast. Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House to share the stories and inspiration behind the music. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. e Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. WILL THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST RETURN IN 2021? Do you like Christmas music? I also host the Celtic Christmas Podcast. The regular episodes feature Christmas music by Celtic bands and musicians. It’s a lot like the Christmas episodes I release here on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. But with Christmas music. That show is also funded by people just like you on Patreon. The podcast is fundraising in order to launch this year’s episode. If you are interested in bringing more Christmas music into the ears of thousands of Christmas music fans, and maybe bring a few new folks to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, please consider making a pledge to that podcast as well. There’s a link to that podcast and the Celtic Christmas patreon page on the website. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Song Hengers who pledge $5 or more per episode, also get the all new music-only episodes. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. Sign up in November or raise your pledge and I’ll send you a free podcast sticker! A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends who pledge $25 or more per month on Patreon: Dan mcDade, Paul Crowley, Patricia Conner, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, robert michael kane, Tiffany Knight, Rian P Kegerreis, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Hank Woodward, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Laura Osburn emailed some audio feedback and a picture: AUDIO FEEDBACK Laura O Thanks Laura. Here's hoping your son has a happy birthday. And thanks for coming back to the podcast. :) Peter Bengtson emailed some more photos: "Hi Mark, I've been back in Tucson for about 10 days after our birding trip to Hawaii.  The Hawaii trip was excellent with about 35 life birds, a good group of people, and excellent guides. I'm back to doing my early morning walks (have to start walking about sunrise for the cooler weather).  The photo was taken looking north to Safford peak with a hot air balloon moving to the right to pass Safford to the east side.  Back in my peak climbing days I climbed Safford a number of times.  It's a great trip with wonderful views from the top. I learned how to connect 3 of your podcasts, so I could listen to your podcasts for the whole time.  Thanks for the work you do to distribute this music." Peter Bengtson sent another photo from October: "Mark,  I've  recently been walking the bicycle trail along the Rillito River.  This was the most dramatic piece of art along the trail.  It shows bats riding bicycles.  The upper bat and bicycle is upside down since the bats hang upside down under the bridges over the river. The second and third messages are information signs about the Mexican Free Tail bats living under bridges.  I couldn't figure out how to get all 3 photo into the same message."  ...more

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• Celtic Women Shine #530

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  Oct 28 2021

  The women of Celtic music shine today on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Willowgreen, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, The Bow Tides, Bang On The Ear, Achill Crossing, Elizabeth Sutherland, Steel Clover, Gaelynn Lea, Ashley Davis, Christine Weir, The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, Sora, Sue Spencer I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Willowgreen "Greenstone" from Inland Sea 3:58 - WELCOME 5:13 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "The O'Connor Donn's & The Morning Thrush" from Blue Skies Above 9:37 - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh "Air Failirinn Iù" from Thar Toinn / Seaborne Pronunciation: Air Failirinn Iù - Air Foil-i-reen ew Thar Toinn - Har -Tone 14:12 - The Bow Tides "Bea's Waltz" from Single 16:54 - Bang On The Ear "Glengarry My Home" from F15TEEN Michelle McMillan: vocals 19:01 - FEEDBACK 22:22 - Achill Crossing "Irish Soldier Laddie" from The Rising of the Moon 25:39 - Elizabeth Sutherland "Evening Reflection" from Forest Dreams 29:01 - Steel Clover "The Rose Garden" from Finding Your Way 33:21 - Gaelynn Lea "Someday We'll Linger in the Sun" from The Songs We Sing Along the Way 38:15 - Ashley Davis "The Pity of Love" from I Am of Ireland / Yeats in Song 40:39 - THANKS 42:01 - Christine Weir "Stay a wee while (For Graham)" from Single 46:02 - The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater "Song of a Shieldmaiden" from Illumina 50:30 - Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne "Valentine O'Hara" from Kind Providence 54:50 - Sora "Frozen" from Ghostlines 59:25 - CLOSING 1:00:49 - Sue Spencer "Maid on the Shore" from North Shore The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the independent Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I’m looking for some good stories to share on our companion podcast. Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Larry Jones, Kevin Scorzafava, Kriskorn Chindaprasert You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Eilene Ording emailed a photo: "Marc, Here's a photo of what I do while listening to your podcast. I walk early in the morning in Kansas City, Missouri and this day, the moon was still up and walked with me. My Scottish roots are very deep and we came to North America via Ireland. My mother's maiden name is McCamus which would equate to McKeamish or McHamish probably in Scottish. Be that as it may, we are part of Clan Gunn. One of my bucket list items is to visit the Clan Gunn Museum & Heritage Centre in Latheron, Scotland. Unfortunately, they are not open and I can't travel at the moment anyway. I'm enjoying your podcast. I've been sending the podcast link and some band links to my son in the U.S. Navy in Guam. We share an interest in all things Celtic or Gaelic. My favorite band is Gaelic Storm (they play the KC Irish Fest every Labor Day Weekend), but I recently fell in love with Niamh Parsons' voice. I first heard her and her partner on your podcast. Have a great day." Rich Windsor replied to the Celtic Music Magazine: "Amazing!!! Thank you so much Marc! Working like crazy to sell a house that my wife and I owned. Married for 35 years and she passed away from complications of MS. Its frightening how much stuff people accumulate when they stay in one place, and now I am moving to a nice small apartment for one person. As soon as I move and get my internet hooked up, will go through all of these even though it will probably be too late!  (emailing you from work!) Thanks again! One of your favorite fans from Shoreline Washington, (just north of Seattle)."...more

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• New York Girls #529

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  Oct 21 2021

  New York girls are up all night long listening to over 600 hours of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The Bow Tides, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Adam Young, Fergal McAloon, We Banjo 3, The Homespun Ceilidh Band, Loveridge, Jesse Ferguson, Plunk Murray, The Wild Irish Roses, COAST, Drumspyder, Bang On The Ear, Will Macmorran I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - The Bow Tides "Old John's Jig/Galician Jigs (Oscar Ibañez)/Trad" from single 4:19 - WELCOME 5:27 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Redwoods in Winter & The Small Girl" from Blue Skies Above 8:52 - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh "Port na bPúcaí" from Thar Toinn / Seaborne 12:56 - Adam Young "Twirly (trad version)" from Yearbook 17:21 - Fergal McAloon "The Wild Swans at Coole" from I Am of Ireland / Yeats in Song 20:33 - FEEDBACK 23:28 - We Banjo 3 "Marry Me Monday (Live)" from Roots to Rise (Live) 27:19 - The Homespun Ceilidh Band "Mrs. Murphy's Band" from Home With The Homespun Ceilidh Band 31:35 - Loveridge "Will You Go" from As the Crow Flies 36:26 - Jesse Ferguson "New York Girls" from Sea Shanties 39:46 - Plunk Murray "The Gallawa' Hills" from Another Drink 43:34 - THANKS 44:51 - The Wild Irish Roses "Garry Owen" from Full Bloom 47:29 - Coast "Flesh and Blood" from 10.2 50:45 - Drumspyder "Wind God" from Kenning 54:42 - Bang On The Ear "15EMSET" from F15TEEN 57:09 - CLOSING 58:42 - Will Macmorran "Mendocino" from Glen Echo The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the independent Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I’m looking for some good stories to share on our companion podcast. Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Joe C, Margreta S, Eilene O You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Peter Bengtson emailed a photo: "I was on one of my neighborhood walks this morning, listening to episode #518 - An irish cottage.  I enjoyed the music and the weather was pretty cool to start.  This is the most impressive mail box I have ever seen.  Be sure and zoom to get a good view of the face." Margreta Silverstone emailed a photo: "Thanks Marc, I’ve enjoyed listening to your podcast for the past six months or so - not really sure how I found you but glad I did. Two things: -I would love if you’d include Jennifer Cutting’s work (ocean orchestra/ocean quartet) in an upcoming podcast -here’s a photo of something I am often doing while listening (I love to make celtic inspired purses, wallets and bags for my Etsy shop - MargretaMadeIt)" MARC GUNN - CELTIC HEARTSTRINGS             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Marc Gunn (@celtfather)               View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Marc Gunn (@celtfather)  ...more

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• Wild Rover #528

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  Oct 13 2021

  Stop roving. Start listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Ciana, The Glory Reel, Eira, Willowgreen, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Devils Water, Jen Midkiff, Amelia Hogan, Dustin Cooper, Bill Mullen, Mickey Coleman, Dom Duff, Plunk Murray, Niteworks, Gaelynn Lea I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - Ciana "The Mill House / Mason's Apron" from Cíana 3:53 - WELCOME 4:55 - The Glory Reel "The Repeal of the Union" from The Glory Reel 8:51 - Eira "Mo Churachan" from Eira 13:02 - Willowgreen "O' Carolan's Receipt" from Willowgreen 16:01 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "Jiggle the Old Bones" from Sleep Deprivation 20:47 - FEEDBACK 26:19 - Devils Water "Three Crows Flew / Lang Stayed Away" from Treading the Marches 30:29 - Jen Midkiff "Inis Siar/Slane/O Waly Waly Medley" from All in Good Time 35:02 - Amelia Hogan "No Irish Need Apply" from Transplants: From the Old to the New 39:55 - Dustin Cooper "An Dro, And Le Laridé" from So Many Strings, So Little Time 42:40 - Bill Mullen "Wild Rover" from The Beginning 46:11 - THANKS 47:18 - Mickey Coleman "Holylands Belfast" from Carefully Crafted 50:18 - Dom Duff "Buan yann buan" from Babel pow wow 53:53 - Plunk Murray "Rocky Road to Dublin" from Another Drink 57:16 - Niteworks "Poor Ben feat. Donald Macdonald" from Niteworks 1:01:35 - CLOSING 1:02:45 - Gaelynn Lea "The Parting Glass / Brenda Stubbert's Reel" from The Songs We Sing Along the Way The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the independent Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I’m looking for some good stories to share on our companion podcast. Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Samir Malak, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson Designs, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Peter Bengston emailed: "Flight to Tucson canceled. Sitting at Reagan airport in DC waiting for replacement airplane to fly back to Tucson. Listening to episode 513, very relaxing" Mary L Deal emailed: "Hi Marc, I forgot to tell you that my mom and I went to Ireland back in 1994. We loved it. Got drunk and then got lost in Dublin... At night. We only got to see the southern towns all the way around the Southern portion. Beautiful places all over. We met a gal Bartender from Boston who went over there and hasn't left. I have your CD that has the resterant on it. Irish Dring Songs? Brodignagian Bards I think. I just love it. My daughter loves it too. She had seen a gentleman who told the story of "an Irish Christmas". You make it. I think your family might too. it's wonderful. Slainte," Ken Katen sent you a message on Patreon: "Hi, Marc - Listening to your Love of Planet Earth (#491- I’m catching up on my music podcasts), I thought it was well past time that I thank you for so many years of WONDERFUL Irish & Celtic music. I’ve been listening to your podcast since very nearly the beginning, sometimes more religiously than others. Sure, it’s been grand to hear - and now to get to see a bit of - you, how you and your family have grown and, even tho we’ve never met face to face, I feel like I know you, just a bit. I remember when you moved (from Texas?) to New Orleans, when you met your LadyLove, and when your wee daughter needed such a grievous surgery (I believe I lit a candle). I hope you all are doing fine, and I’m glad I can help you here at Patreon. I wish I could do more, but I’m supporting a few artists here and [buying] music when I can. One of my favoritest memories, from many years ago now, is of bombing along the dirt ‘backcountry’ roads of Joshua Tree National Park, in my then-new 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid AWD, windows up to keep the dust out, a/c on and your podcast playing LOUD. That show was one when you played a pub-ish song (I think one of yours) that was a paen to Joss Whedon, over whom you also rhapsodized before & after the song. I’d tried “Firefly,” it hadn’t resonated, but you convinced me to give it another try. By the second episode I was intrigued, by the third I’d fallen hopelessly in love, both with Serenity and her crew (WHAT? only 14 episodes??!!) and with all things Whedon. I had my own grievous surgery/recovery awhile after that, and I loaded up my Netlix CD queue with Angel, based on its description of a troubled vampire trying to navigate his way through the modern world, and when I realized it was a Buffy spinoff, I went back and started watching Buffy until Angel spun off, then watched them in airing order (compulsive engineer here) until they both wrapped up. And since then, Dollhouse, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (well, a lot of it, anyway) - he’s so darn [prolific]. I’m not sure whether to say “Thank you” or “Curse ye.” ;) And along the way, I’ve learned so much about Celtic history and culture from listening to your show - Italian Celts - who knew?? Your taste and selections have grown more and more discerning, and the old favorites come around again too, and I’m always a sucker for a beautiful ballad or a stirring dance instrumental. And your commitment to showcasing diversity in the Celtic music world is outstanding - not only your women only shows, but now your commitment putting together a Pride show of LGBT+ artists. As a gay man myself, who went to the first ever Northern California Renaissance Pleasure Faire - in my defense, I WAS still in high school - and spent some time in my 20’s hanging out with the SCA, I know we fae folk have always been a big, but more-or-less closeted part of the re-creationist/Celtic music and cultural world, which [can] present as overtly misogynistic and heterocentric. Just like in real life, sometimes, I guess. But closets are for kilts. And your hand made chain mail, if you’ve got it. So a big rainbow THANK YOU! .?? for all you’re doing to bring out its beautiful diversity. All this has been a longwinded way (I’m Sicilian and Greek, so...) of saying “Thank you” for all the pleasure you’ve given me. Now that I’m retired, and locked down here in San Francisco, I plan to mark my calendar for the next Celtfather show. Once we’re past this dratted Crown Virus thingy, p’raps I’ll be able to join you on a Celtic Invasion Vacation, if you’re still doing them. Bliadhna Mhath Ùr”...more

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• All For Me Grog #527

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  Oct 07 2021

  Fill yourself up with grog and Celtic music this week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Slan, The Gatehouse Well, Emma Langford, The Fretless, Sue Spencer, Achill Crossing, Bow Triplets, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, The Guinness Brothers, Fir Arda, The Munster Men, Plunk Murray, The Langer's Ball, The Rumjacks, Turf Fire Liars I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Slan "Si Beag si Mor/ Sally Gardens" from Footprints 3:14 - WELCOME 4:37 - The Gatehouse Well "Michael Goes Flatpickin' / Road to Errogie" from Bring You Ashore 9:05 - Emma Langford "Closed Book" from Quiet Giant 12:13 - The Fretless "Wing Commander" from The Fretless 15:22 - Sue Spencer "The Cliffs of Baccalieu" from North Shore 19:27 - FEEDBACK 23:23 - Achill Crossing "James Connolly" from The Rising of the Moon 27:35 - Bow Triplets "Calliope House" from Secret Signs 31:12 - Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne "Shores of Lough Bran" from Kind Providence 35:12 - The Guinness Brothers "Black Is the Colour" from Live Craic 39:12 - Fir Arda "As I Roved Out" from Single 42:20 - THANKS 44:30 - The Munster Men "Every last drop" from Tasting The Waters 48:46 - Plunk Murray "All for Me Grog" from Another Drink 53:20 - The Langer's Ball "Mackey's Daughter" from The Devil or the Barrel 56:26 - The Rumjacks "Light in my Shadow" from Hestia 59:43 - CLOSING 1:01:04 - Turf Fire Liars "Straight Away" from Long Memories Short Fuses The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the independent Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I’m looking for some good stories to share on our companion podcast. Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Joe C, Margreta S You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Jocie Hoch emailed a photo from Big Sur, California: "Hi Marc!  I listen to your podcasts at various times while doing ranch work, but always while milking goats; the girls seem to love the Celtic music as well! Thanks for all the great music!" Shepherd in Big Sur, California Cameron morgan emailed photos from 45,000 feet: "Marc, Greetings from 45,000’ feet! I’m currently listening to your most recent episode while flying over these great United States (don’t worry the music cuts out when we have to speak to ATC) I have been a fan since almost the beginning of the show and listen to every one. I just wanted to thank you so much for all the amazing music over the years and I have collected quite a few wonderful albums from artists because of this show. Recently I hiked the grand Tetons with my family while listening to “life is too short” and it was the perfect backdrop for the beautiful mountains and fun hikes. I can’t wait for my little ones to grow up a bit more so we can join you on one of your Celtic invasion vacations! God bless you and your family and thanks so much again!" Shel O'Toole, Singer of Songs, Teller of Tales, Weaver of Webs emailed: "Hi Marc, Thanks for your company today as I was trying to work.  I love that you honour women’s voices, their storytelling, the stories,  the melodies and harmonies. Thank you to each of the women I listened to today.  I felt myself embraced by the divine creative feminine.  Then came a connection to culture and in the last song by Amelia Hogan “Cornish Lads” the recognition my music is influenced by Celtic heritage. Here’s a song of mine I’d love too share with you. Click here to listen. Have a great week Marc, Sliantè"...more

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• Swallowtail Jig & Other Celtic Tunes #526

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  Sep 30 2021

  Put on your dancing shoes for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast needs your toes tapping with this instrumental Celtic music special Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Jen Midkiff, Adam Young, Gaelynn Lea, Harmundi, Eamonn Flynn, Across the Pond, Lissa-Kathe, Old Blind Dogs, Will Macmorran, Duncan Cameron, Ockham's Razor, Wolf & Clover I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "Driving Home Chapelloise" from Sleep Deprivation 6:21 - WELCOME 7:47 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Jig (name unknown) & Sailing Down Fulton Street" from Blue Skies Above 11:23 - Jen Midkiff "All the Pretty Little Horses" from All in Good Time 14:53 - Adam Young "Midair" from Yearbook 18:38 - Gaelynn Lea "Swallowtail Jig" from All the Roads That Lead Us Home 22:35 - FEEDBACK 26:08 - Harmundi "Op at the Lo" from Single 28:10 - Eamonn Flynn "Tabhair Dom Do Lámh" from The King of The Cats 30:32 - Across the Pond "The Blarney Set" from Kid On the Mountain 35:27 - Lissa-Kathe "Celtic Wind on the Ring of Steall" from Calanais 38:40 - THANKS 39:55 - Old Blind Dogs "Newe" from Room With A View 46:42 - Will Macmorran "Fochabers" from Glen Echo 50:00 - Duncan Cameron "Miss Shanahan's/The Three Dogs/Geese in the Churchyard" from The Whistling Thief 54:49 - Ockham's Razor "Tonight I Fear Not the Viking" from Secrets and Silence 59:42 - CLOSING 1:00:56 - Wolf & Clover "The Whistle Set" from Twelvemonth and a Day out February 2022 The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Virginia E, Emma B You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Alied Pérez Martínez emailed: "Hi Marc, Since my last mail I've moved to England, but due to the "Cerveza" issue I haven't been able to visit the Celtic lands nearby. Until last weekend when, to take advantage of the bank holiday, I went to Manchester to visit my brother. From there we went to Colwyn Beach and hiked to Llandudno, with a short stop at Angel Bay, North Wales. There I took some footage and photos of the beautiful Welsh coastline and landscape. And this is where your expertise is required. I want to publish it to YouTube, and use some Welsh music as background. Can you suggest me tunes/artists to use? Either safe tracks or from artists who agree to be used. Proper credit will be acknowledge, of course. The video should probably be around 7 minutes; no more than 10 minutes. What you think? Whom should I ask but the Celt Father?" Episode #183 is the Music of Wales. Additional artists: Robin Huw Bowen, No Murder No Moustache, Allan Yn Y Fan Brian McReynolds emailed a photo from episode 516: "Listening to the latest episode while relaxing on Cannon Beach, OR." John Spencer II emailed: "Love Celtic music and your podcasts. Hi Mark.  I really enjoy your work and the music on all of the Celtic music podcast. I'm currently enjoying it with a cup of strong coffee and playing Lord of the Rings Online."...more

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• Fire in the Kitchen #525

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  Sep 23 2021

  Let's light a fire in the kitchen with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Adam Young, Harmundi, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Christine Collister, Achill Crossing, Jen Midkiff, Jesse Ferguson, Steel Clover, Kris Colt & the Black Rose Band, Bang On The Ear, The Langer's Ball, Blaggards, Ockham's Razor, The Gothard Sisters I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - Adam Young "Fuller's Bridge" from Yearbook 6:07 - WELCOME 6:42 - Harmundi "Jump At The Morrison" from Um Orvalho Boreal 11:25 - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh "The Bay Of Biscay" from Neadú 15:36 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Belle of the South Shore & Jennifer & Don's" from Blue Skies Above 19:32 - Christine Collister "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" from I Am of Ireland / Yeats in Song 22:08 - FEEDBACK 23:30 - Achill Crossing "Courting in the Kitchen" from The Rising of the Moon 26:38 - Jen Midkiff "Long Time Comin' (feat. Amy McNally & Debbie Gates)" from All in Good Time 31:03 - Jesse Ferguson "Paddy Doyle's Boots" from Sea Shanties 32:22 - Steel Clover "The Crofters of Scotland" from Finding Your Way 35:21 - Kris Colt & the Black Rose Band "Charmed" from Charmed 37:58 - THANKS 39:07 - Bang On The Ear "Donald MacGillivray" from Tales From The Glen 41:36 - The Langer's Ball "The Little Vagabond" from The Devil or the Barrel 44:43 - Blaggards "Spancil Hill" from BLAGMATIC 49:28 - Ockham's Razor "Fire in the Kitchen" from Secrets and Silence 53:54 - CLOSING 54:50 - The Gothard Sisters "Long Road" from Dragonfly The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the independent Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Virginia E, Emma B You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Liz Murphy emailed: "I recently discovered your podcasts and it has raised my morale enormously. I recently broke my leg seriously, recently, and am stuck, alone, in a rehab clinic for weeks. Your lovely music is so beautiful that I am transported to Ireland instantly, the home of my gorgeous husband. Keep up the good work. You are loved!" Peter Bengtson emailed: "Enjoyed listening to 6 hours of your podcasts Saturday. I spent that time flying from Phoenix to Honolulu. I could listen to your podcasts stored on my phone. The SiriusXM symphony hall concerts I listened to don’t stay on the phone. I’ll be on a commercial birding tour for 12 days. I’ll be too busy to listen to music then. I’ll catch up when I’m back home."...more

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• Muirsheen Durkin #524

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  Sep 16 2021

  Goodbye Muirhseen Durkin. Hello Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The McDades, Jen Midkiff, The Irish Rovers, McKasson & McDonald, Celtic Rain, Alexander James Adams, Steel Clover, Catherine Koehler, Ciúnas, Achill Crossing, Battlelegs, The Flailing Shilaleighs, Hugh Morrison, Onde, Songs For Ceilidh I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - The McDades "The Oak, Ivy and Ash" from The Oak, Ivy and Ash 5:49 - WELCOME 7:49 - Jen Midkiff "Forestwalk" from All in Good Time 9:46 - The Irish Rovers "Muirsheen Durkin" from The Unicorn, the Continuing Story 13:39 - McKasson & McDonald "Strathspeys and Reels" from Harbour 18:35 - Celtic Rain "Come Now to the Table" from Celtic Rain 23:34 - FEEDBACK 25:55 - Alexander James Adams "Hapn' Frog" from Animals All the Same 29:18 - Steel Clover "The Mist Covered Mountains / Will Ye No Come Back Again" from Finding Your Way 32:05 - Catherine Koehler "Lady of Knock" from Stone Upon Stone 36:11 - Ciúnas "Mr. O’ Connor" from High Time 39:00 - Achill Crossing "Sean South of Garryowen" from The Rising of the Moon 42:43 - THANKS 44:38 - Battlelegs "Let's All Drive" from Save The Humans 47:22 - The Flailing Shilaleighs "Over My Shoulder" from Yours To Discover 49:47 - Hugh Morrison "Life Can Be Short" from The Other Side 54:44 - Onde "Vaëm-Til" from Maelstrom 59:47 - CLOSING 1:01:10 - Songs For Ceilidh "Hey Molly" from Falling Forward The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the independent Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I finished performing at Dragon Con last week. That’s a big science fiction convention I do every year here in Atlanta. It was another rousing success. And happily, my two covid tests I took afterward were negative. It’s awesome being vaccinated. But the last thing I want is for my kids or friends or fans to get sick. But this means, I am still behind on getting ahead on podcasts. Maybe after Gen Con in Indianapolis, which is where I am currently performing. I was barely able to get this episode done in time. Attention musicians, and music lovers, Pub Songs & Stories is the place for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song you wrote, or from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. Your pledge to the podcast also supports Celtic Non-Profits. I donate 10% of all the money I take in to help organizations like the Middle Tennessee Highland Games last week. And in the first weekend of November, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is a proud sponsor for IrishFest Atlanta. That takes place Saturday, November 6. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Gaelynn Lea, Matt and Joan, Luke Miller, Emma Bartholomew You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Michael Cavanaugh emailed: "Hi Marc, I wanted to say I really enjoy the new opening to the podcast.  I think you saying “I am Marc Gunn” is so powerful and yet personal.  I hope you have enjoyed the change and I wonder if anyone else has noticed. I recently got engaged!  My fiancé and I love the podcast, its always playing like radio in our house and cars.  You mentioned the next Celtic Invasion is in Scotland, which is where we went to go for our honeymoon.  You also mentioned it will be near the beginning of June 2022.  Thats also when we are planning our wedding, and it sees fortuitous that perhaps we can go on the Invasion vacation shortly after our big day.  Have you “Loched” down dates yet? Where can we send a wedding invite?" Katherine McMillan emailed a photo: "Hi Marc, Thanks so much for all you do, I’ve found many great Irish/Celtic bands through listening to your podcast. I usually listen to it while I’m in the lab at work but we are currently in lockdown here in Victoria, Australia so my work is closed. Instead, I’m listening to the podcast while sorting out all the sheet music for my flute quartet, hoping it will inspire me to arrange more Celtic music for four flutes as it’s definitely our favourite type of music to play. At the moment I’ve got the Rainy Days episode playing; it seemed appropriate given the very cold and wintery days. Thanks again and keep up the great work!" ...more

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• Blackbird #523

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  Sep 09 2021

  If I were a blackbird, I’d listen to the sweet sounds of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The Rogues, Susana Seivane, IIsabeau Corriveau, An Lár, Anna Bosnick, Colleen Raney, Stephanie Claussen, John Mcgaha, Wooden Legs, Highland Reign, The Whiskeydicks, Brendan Monaghan, The Celtic Kitchen Party, Lissa Schneckenburger I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - The Rogues "Wilie and the Brain" from 25... and Live! 3:57 - WELCOME 5:14 - Susana Seivane "Mazurcas Das Rías Baixas" from Os Soños Que Volven 9:58 - IIsabeau Corriveau et Les tisseurs de rêves "Blackbird" from Leap of Faith 15:34 - An Lár "TCC" from Deception 19:26 - Anna Bosnick "Back to Before" from The Ring 22:38 - FEEDBACK 25:38 - Colleen Raney "Lassie Wi' the Yellow Coatie" from Here This Is Home 28:32 - Stephanie Claussen "Small Is My Inclination to Sleep / The Old Favorite" from The Road Home from Skye: Scottish and Irish Tunes 32:08 - John Mcgaha "Bung Your Eye" from Origins 37:39 - Wooden Legs "A Light in the Night" from What Are You Looking for? 41:23 - THANKS 43:00 - Highland Reign "Rose and the Lindsey O'" from Bring Forrit the Tartan 47:05 - The Whiskeydicks "Lanikai Reel" from United We Stumble 50:46 - Brendan Monaghan "Molly" from Unbroken 54:16 - The Celtic Kitchen Party "Sandy's Chanter" from Sociable! 58:17 - CLOSING 59:47 - Lissa Schneckenburger "Little Musgrove and Lady Barnswell" from Song The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the independent Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I’m looking for some good stories to share on our companion podcast. Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Morgan George, Samir Malak, Carol Baril, Michael Truman Cavanaugh, Miranda Nelson Designs, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Ihiru Art emailed some photos: "Hello from Colombia! Hi i just want to say thanks for your work, this music makes me happy and peaceful, I'm from Venezuela, Living in Bogotá/Colombia, i'm a musician too by the name of Ihiru, very influenced by the Celtic music and traditional Folk Venezuelan music and many other genres as Metal, Blues, Jazz, etc. I like to work on my plants and listen to your podcast, this music makes me feel that i'm in the woods in ancient times and I love that feeling, maybe it is a feeling of past lives. Send you pictures of the place where i like to work on my succulents and listen and a recording of the intro of one of my songs! Blessings" Alexander Randall 5th,Patreon subscriber, emailed: "Hey Marc, I love your podcast. I work with words and listen in the background. I save them and reuse. But I feel inundated with other stuff that is mostly words and lyrics. How can I get so I ONLY get the Irish and Celtic Podcast and nothing else?" Finally, Hank Woodward emailed a photo for what he's doing while listening to the podcast: ...more

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• An Irish Airman #522

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  Aug 26 2021

  Even Irish Airmen sing and dance along to this week's Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Emerald Accent, The Fretless, Gone Molly, Brigid's Crossing, John Doyle & Cillian Vallely, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Gaelynn Lea, Kyle Gryphon, Seamus Kennedy, Band O'Brothers, The Gartloney Rats, The Kilt Lifters, John McLean Allan, Celia Ramsay & Shay Black I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Emerald Accent "Prairie Spring" from The Oats Field 3:24 - WELCOME 3:54 - The Fretless "June Tune" from The Fretless 7:06 - Gone Molly "Follow" from Gone Molly 11:41 - Brigid's Crossing "Indian Paintbrush" from The Fall 15:21 - John Doyle & Cillian Vallely "An Irish Airman Foresees His Death" from I Am of Ireland / Yeats in Song 18:40 - FEEDBACK 22:51 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "Spencer the Rover" from Slip Tease 27:42 - Gaelynn Lea “Medley in D Major: Spotted Pony / Going Down to Cairo / Angelina Baker / Over the Waterfall” from All the Roads That Lead Us Home 30:40 - Kyle Gryphon "Doe Hills" from DESOLATION 34:58 - Seamus Kennedy "Mairi's Wedding / The Flowers of Edinburgh" from A Smile and a Tear 38:31 - THANKS 39:52 - Band O'Brothers "Irish Yoga" from Band O'Brothers 42:56 - The Gartloney Rats "Sun for Lovers" from Some Drunken Nights (Irish Music Buried Treasures) 46:36 - The Kilt Lifters "Raise a Glass to You" from Pour Another Round 49:18 - John McLean Allan "Stand Easy Jam" from Head in the Clouds 53:21 - CLOSING 55:21 - Celia Ramsay & Shay Black "Leatherwing Bat" from Singer's Request The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the independent Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I’m looking for some good stories to share on our companion podcast. Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Emma B, Virginia E, Luke and Kathleen M, and Matt and Joan You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Sheryl Schopfer emailed: "Dear Marc Gunn, I am a newly caught-up listener, having found the Irish & Celtic music Podcast last summer and been listening to the entire back catalog over the past year, along with the Renaissance Festival Podcast (how I originally found your numerous podcast projects) and the Celtic Christmas Podcast.  I greatly appreciate what you do with the podcast, airing music of wide-ranging musicians I would not discover otherwise. You asked in this most recent episode (the first I listened to when it was actually released; I really did just catch up) whether we listen with others or alone.  I share podcasts and individual episodes I like, but no one I know listens to podcasts as much as I do.  So, I have taken to sharing individual songs with people, and noting that I discovered them through this podcast.  As for what I do while listening (another question of yours), this is usually working on art for a comic page or going for a walk. Anyway, thank you so much for your podcasts and for the music they introduce to listeners like myself!  :-)" Mathew Solomon emailed some photos: "A Bostonian expat cooking in Istanbul while listening to your podcast. Hey Marc! I've been listening to your podcast for about a year now. I am not Irish by any means, but traditional Irish music has always held a special place in my heart. Its warmth, human spirit, and general optimism despite hardship is a source of comfort and inspiration. My hometown of Boston has a rich history of Irish music, and one of my favorite local haunts is the Burren in Somerville, a traditional Irish pub with regular Irish music featuring local and international artists. Currently I am making a new home for myself abroad, in Istanbul, and your podcast has been a reliable way to help me feel grounded and at home in this new, exhilarating city. I am an avid home cook, and I always look forward to a new episode to give me more wonderful music to listen to while cooking. Below are pictures of some traditional Turkish meals I have cooked while listening to your podcast, and the view from my balcony from which Irish music can be heard emanating. I am also a musician, but not one who would fit naturally into the traditional Irish folk band. Anyone who wants to help me find a way to fit trombone into an Irish folk sound, give me a call! Thank you for spreading such excellent music; I just finished the latest episode (#520) and I am already looking forward to the next one. Cheers, sláinte, and serefe!"  ...more

  Episode

• I Am of Ireland #521

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  Aug 19 2021

  Be a part of Ireland with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Gaelynn Lea, Adam Young, Ashley Davis, Yeats in Song, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Thom Dunn, Jesse Ferguson, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Laughing Jack, The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater, Bang On The Ear, The High Kings, Will Macmorran, Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps, Drumspyder, The Elders, Skully I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - Gaelynn Lea "Boys of Bluehill" from The Songs We Sing Along the Way 3:46 - WELCOME 5:02 - Adam Young "Forever Young" from Yearbook 8:26 - Ashley Davis "The Pity of Love" from I Am of Ireland / Yeats in Song 10:49 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "The Shady Spot" from Blue Skies Above 14:37 - Thom Dunn "Follow Me Up To Carlow / Éamonn an Chnoic" from Forfocséic, Volume 1 Pronunciation: Éamonn an Chnoic"  - AY-mon un CUN-ic 18:42 - FEEDBACK 24:27 - Jesse Ferguson "The Old Polina" from Sea Shanties 27:37 - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh "Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór" from Neadú Pronunciation: Murr-en Nick OWL-ee Pronunciation: Neadú - Nyad-EW 31:11 - Laughing Jack "Sylvest (Live)" from Live at the Indy Folk Series 35:24 - The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater "The Dryads" from Illumina 39:02 - Bang On The Ear "Wellerman" from F15TEEN 41:38 - The High Kings "Farewell to Nova Scotia" from Home From Home 44:15 - THANKS 45:51 - Will Macmorran "New Ritual" from Glen Echo 48:47 - Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps "Take Me Back to the Valley" from Single 52:04 - Drumspyder "The Dunmore Lasses" from Kenning 56:06 - The Elders "Naughty Bridget" from Story Road 1:00:31 - CLOSING 1:01:32 - Skully “Blackbird” from IRISH Makeover The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the independent Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I’m looking for some good stories to share on our companion podcast. Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Matt and Joan, Richard B who raised his pledge, Gaelynn Lea, Perry Thompson You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com I missed this congrats from Jarrod Reynolds: "Hey Marc, Congrats on the 500th episode. I highly enjoy the podcast. One of my ancestral lines is Irish so Irish music has a special place in my heart, and the fact I've been to scotland, makes it that much more special. I was wondering if you had any suggestions for instrumental irish harp artists that specialize in jigs and reels. Slainte" Domenico Rossi emailed a photo: "Hi Marc! It's Domenico here, from Italy! I'm just listening to your podcast (ep. 517) while I'm finishing up details of my final thesis. You know how it works: each time you write even a single letter, images go everywhere, and you have to put them again in the correct place. And, of course, there always are small changes to do... and your wonderful podcast is here to help me! Since I've become a patreon some months ago I can hear the episodes some days before usual, and it's a great way to start the week! (or also finish it, by listening to them again and again!) Thanks for your work God bless you Slainte" Joe Christensen emailed: "Hi Marc. I've been listening and subscribing to your podcast for a long while. You have been, for a while now, asking what we are doing while we listen. I don't have a photo for you, but I am usually grading physics homework. Although they are unaware of it, I am quite sure the students appreciate that my mood is jaunty while I grade their work. Speaking of students, which is my actual reason for writing, during the pandemic, I have been recording and posting my lectures so that students who are in quarantine, are caring for others who are sick, or are simply cautious about bringing the virus home to others can keep up with my class. Inspired by my gratitude to you for diligently maintaining the practice of including timestamps in all of your show notes (I can't tell you how helpful that has been), I started time-stamping my 50-minute lectures. Many students have expressed to me their gratitude for my effort in that regard and I wanted to share that gratitude with you. Your patience and attention to detail has benefits not just for those of us who listen and buy music we hear, but also has secondary benefits to those your listeners also interact with. You are positively impacting in many ways. Speaking of that, I am also grateful whenever you stand up for the women of Irish music, the LGBT community, and your broader support of a variety of people and cultures. Thank you! Happy holidays. I hope you and your family are safe and healthy.”...more

  Episode

• Over the Moor #520

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  Aug 12 2021

  Let’s head over the moor from here to beyond with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Talisk, Dram & Go, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, Kennedy's Kitchen, Jeff Blaney, Band O'Brothers, Fir Arda, John Mcgaha, The Munster Men, Wicked Tinkers, The Guinness Brothers, Aerialists, Caliceltic, THE DIVINERS I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on socials or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - Talisk "Beyond" from Beyond 6:11 - WELCOME 7:24 - Dram & Go "Famous Baravan" from Heads, Tails, and Heart 12:41 - Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne "Willie O" from Kind Providence 16:01 - Kennedy's Kitchen "The Swallow's Tail Reel/The Sailor's Bonnet/Over The Moor To Maggie" from The Birds Upon The Trees 20:21 - Jeff Blaney "The Mockingbird" from Exodus 23:13 - FEEDBACK 27:15 - Band O'Brothers "The Whiskey Spider" from Band O'Brothers 31:44 - Fir Arda "Kean O'Hara" from Carolan's Receipt for Drinking 34:15 - John Mcgaha "The Final Trawl" from Origins 39:00 - The Munster Men "The rare auld mountain dew" from Tasting The Waters 43:24 - THANKS 46:33 - Wicked Tinkers "Those Marching O'Neills" from Hammered 51:20 - The Guinness Brothers "Whiskey in the Jar" from Live Craic 55:30 - Aerialists "Que Forte Diamante" from Dear Sienna 59:25 - Caliceltic "Evening Sun" from Staycation 1:02:16 - CLOSING 1:03:31 - THE DIVINERS "Steppin' Out / Farewell to Connolly Road" from earshot (EP) The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the independent Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I hope you had a great summer. It’s officially over for me. And I’m thrilled. Because this means I get to put my focus back on promoting the podcast and creating music. The things I love. I’m already finishing up my next album called Selcouth. I have some fun songs on it. Both traditional songs as well as my fusion of sci fi and fantasy. I should have another song to share in a few weeks. I one final question before we continue the show. Do you listen to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast by yourself or with others? Let me know. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I’m looking for some good stories to share. Pub Songs & Stories is our companion podcast. I share the stories and inspiration behind the songs. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, or from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email at celticpodcast@gmail.com. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record it for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Dan mcDade, Morgan George, Samir Malak, Patricia Conner, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson Designs, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Hank Woodward, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. While I’m mentioning Patreon, I should point out, there are a lot of Celtic musicians on Patreon. I have a blog post listing most of them. If there’s a band missing, let me know. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Gaelynn Lea Tressler joined Patreon and emailed: "Thanks for making this podcast! Hello! I am a new (but huge!) fan of this podcast. My husband and I started listening to Trip to the Cottage's back catalog (from Radio Kerry) way back in March 2020 but it went off the air and they recently seem to have taken down all the old episodes, alas! So we needed a new Celtic music fix for our nightly Guinness by the fire! :) This is a great show. Thanks for making it, and I am so pumped there are over 500 episodes to go back to as a new listener! On a side note, I am a fiddler/songwriter and I have done some live-looped renditions of traditional Celtic tunes like The Parting Glass, Swallowtail Jig, Rites of Man, and others. Take care and keep up the great work! Truly" Find her music on bandcamp or her website and here is her website. Peter Bengtson emailed a photo: "Hi Mark, I did go on Podcast Awards and voted for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast for the 2 categories you mentioned. I was out this morning doing one of my adjacent neighborhood walks.  I was listening to episode #517,  Women of Summer.  A very enjoyable episode!  I covered 5.35 miles, gained only 162 feet elevation gain (pretty flat).  It took me 2 hours.  I had given up on finding something interesting to photograph.  Then I found:" Woodland Folk sent a bunch of pictures over the past month. I’m gonna include many of them in the shownotes and wrote: “A calming,summer hour of Voices and melody...Thank u” ...more

  Episode

• P Stands for Paddy #519

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  Aug 05 2021

  School is back in session in Georgia. So let's enjoy the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Tartanic, Bay Allen, ÚLLA, Sue Spencer, Jesse Ferguson, Duncan Mclauchlan, Glaucia Carvalho, The Gothard Sisters, Matthew Young, Brad Reid, The Munster Men, No Murder No Moustache, Ockham's Razor, Banda Gaites Camín de Fierro, Blaggards, Caliceltic I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - Tartanic "Airholes" from Unleashed 6:26 - WELCOME 7:06 - Bay Allen "Hector the Hero" from Celtic Whispers 9:22 - ÚLLA "P Stands for Paddy" from Ulla 13:55 - Sue Spencer "The Ship's in Full Sail" from North Shore 15:51 - Jesse Ferguson "If I Was a Blackbird" from Sailor Songs 20:00 - FEEDBACK 22:50 - Duncan Mclauchlan and Glaucia Carvalho "McPherson's rant" from McLauchlan's Celtic Brew 26:58 - The Gothard Sisters "The Golden Thread" from Dragonfly 30:03 - Matthew Young "Humors of Whiskey" from Here's to Dear Old Erin 33:50 - Brad Reid "Hills of Glenorchy" from New Scotland 37:04 - The Munster Men "Billy Taylor" from Tasting The Waters 41:33 - THANKS 43:28 - No Murder No Moustache "Sut Tyfodd Y Gath Mor Dew?" from The Odds Are Stacked Against 46:05 - Ockham's Razor "King of the Faeries" from Secrets and Silence 48:50 - Banda Gaites Camín de Fierro "Dias Mejores" from Rock & Fierro 53:45 - Blaggards "Spanish Lady" from BLAGMATIC 57:16 - CLOSING 58:27 - Caliceltic "The Tippler" from Staycation The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I’m looking for some good stories to share. You see, I also host the Pub Songs Podcast. I started sharing stories from musicians about their songs. I’d like to do more of those. So if you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email at celticpodcast@gmail.com. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Dan mcDade, Andrew Montain, Larry Rosenblum You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Sandra Cleary emailed: "Hi Marc, Ive been searching for ages for some free music and adore your celtic podcast.  Found yours last month and have been loving it. I usually listen while driving or walking my dog but today my workmate is being particularly loud on the phone, so Im drowning her out with some awesome music and your cheery voice while tackling emails and spreadsheets. Thank you for doing this, i didnt realise how much i love celtic music until this podcast. Sandra, New Zealander living in Australia" Danny emailed: "Thanks Mark for featuring Emma Langford. I met her at Millwaukee irishfest two years ago for her first American appearance.  Huge fan ever since. I’m covering one of her songs this weekend in Galena at Frank ODowd’s in the Irish Cottage. She is such a talent.  Thank you for promoting her. Slan" Michael Truman Cavanaugh emailed: "Hi Marc, I've been a dedicated listener for a year now. I'm currently on my third pass through all the shows, starting from episode one. I love your cast and its constantly playing around the house, in the car, while I'm working, or while I'm exercising. I'm happy to say that I am increasing my membership to Celtic Legends. It's a move I've wanted to make for a long time, but until recently I was unemployed due to the pandemic. I'm happy to say I now have a great job with good pay and I'm able to keep my personal promise of increasing my contribution. Thanks for all you do for independent artists and the greater Celtic community. Slainte."...more

  Episode

• An Irish Cottage #518

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  Jul 29 2021

  Cozy on up in an Irish cottage with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. ÚLLA, Steve Gibb, Willowgreen, Tartanic, Andreas Transø, Marc Gunn, Brobdingnagian Bards, Andrew McKee The Irish Bard, Kinnfolk, The Munster Men, Clann An Drumma, Old Man Flanagan's Ghost, The Badpiper, Celtic Rebels Band,, Loveridge, The Longest Johns, Battlelegs, Screaming Orphans, Blaggards, Ockham's Razor I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - ÚLLA "Fr. Kelly Set (Reels)" from Ulla 4:08 - WELCOME 5:01 - Steve Gibb "3 Irish Jigs (The Frieze Breeches, Totes Adorbs, Morgan Rattler)" from The Boatman 10:00 - Willowgreen "From an Irish Cottage" from Inland Sea 13:23 - Tartanic "Dance of the Ice Weasles" from Uncivilized Check out their Pub Story in show #233. 16:07 - Andreas Transø "Winter Broke Me" from The Earth and Everything in It 18:32 - FEEDBACK 20:40 - Marc Gunn, Brobdingnagian Bards, Andrew McKee The Irish Bard “By Amazing Grace” from Selcouth 24:46 - Kinnfolk "Roll the Old Chariot" from Kinnfolk 27:47 - The Munster Men "Good old times / Night hawk" from Tasting The Waters 31:54 - Clann An Drumma "Ghosts of Culloden" from Order of the Stag 36:12 - Old Man Flanagan's Ghost "The Belle of Belfast City (Live)" from LIVE 38:20 - The Badpiper "Scotland's No Slave" from Tradical 40:26 - Celtic Rebels "The Wild Colonial Boy" from Thirty-Two United 43:35 - THANKS 45:42 - Loveridge feat. The Longest Johns "The Doom Bar" from As the Crow Flies 48:32 - Battlelegs "South Australia" from Save The Humans 50:16 - Screaming Orphans "Summerfly" from Sliabh Liag 53:27 - Blaggards "Moonshiner" from BLAGMATIC 56:28 - CLOSING 57:48 - Ockham's Razor "Morning Bell (The Puca's Song)" from Secrets and Silence The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.   WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I’m looking for some good stories to share. You see, I also host the Pub Songs Podcast. I started sharing stories from musicians about their songs. I’d like to do more of those. So if you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email at marc@marcgunn.com. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons:  Dan mcDade, Morgan George, Samir Malak, Carol Baril, Michael Truman Cavanaugh, Miranda Nelson Designs, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast   I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Peter Bengston emailed a photo: "Hope this works for you.  You can see finger rock in this photo." Greg Williams emailed photos: "Hi Mark,  Love the show, I’m listening while planning my route for a paramotoring competition called the icarus X trophy. It’s a gruelling route flying solo and unsupported for hundreds of miles around the south west of the UK. You’re coming on the adventure too, I’m saving up one or two shows to listen to via Bluetooth helmet en route to keep me company. Thanks to you and all of your artists and helpers." ...more

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• Women of Summer #517

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  Jul 22 2021

  It’s a summer with great Celtic women on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The Gothard Sisters, The Bookends, Erin Ruth, Liesel Wilson, Emma Langford, Willowgreen, Elizabeth Sutherland, Anna Bosnick, Tullamore, The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater, Norah Rendell, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Sora, Amelia Hogan #celticwomen #summerwomen #celticmusic I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! VOTE IN THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE PODCAST AWARDSThe 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards are now accepting nominations! You can nominate the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast by voting online, from now until July 31, 2021 at PodcastAwards.com for both the music category, and the overall people's choice category. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - The Gothard Sisters "Hurricane Ridge" from Dragonfly 3:31 - WELCOME 5:21 - The Bookends "The Millhouse" from Chapter One Cait Watson: Whistle Miriam Hopf: Piano 7:56 - Erin Ruth "The Foggy Dew" from Erin Ruth 11:11 - Liesel Wilson "Horse Racing" from The Path 12:57 - Emma Langford "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" from Quiet Giant 16:12 - FEEDBACK 18:38 - Willowgreen "Tickle Cove Pond" from Inland Sea Sue Spencer: Guitar, Vocals, Button Accordion Georganne Hunter: Gaelic Harp, Whistle Mary Lou Williams: Vocals, bodhran Wendy Nelson: Hammered Dulcimer Liesel Wilson: Fiddle, Vocals Bridget Spencer: FIddle, Octave mandolin Ella Branca: Gaelic Harp 22:52 - Elizabeth Sutherland "Selkie Call of the Sea" from Forest Dreams 26:06 - Anna Bosnick "Eddy & Back / Where's Your Flipping Fiddle / Millenium Bridge" from The Ring 31:57 - Tullamore "Factory Girl" from Timber & Stream Rachel Gaither: Fiddle, Guitar, Vocals Mary Hanover: Hammered Dulcimer, Vocals 38:37 - THANKS 39:45 - The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater "Wolf Dream" from Illumina 44:33 - Norah Rendell "Forty Fishermen" from Spinning Yarns 49:09 - The Merry Wives of Windsor "I'm a Rover" from Buy Yourself Another 52:28 - Sora "Away" from Ghostlines 56:59 - CLOSING 57:54 - Amelia Hogan "Cornish Lads" from Dispossessed The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I have a very special request. In order to play bands on this podcast, I have to have their permission. In the past, I needed their permission for each individual album that they released. That’s rather confusing for most artists. So, I recently updated my permission form. When an artist submits their music now, That permission form is good until 2025. So all new music they submit can be played on the podcast. I am slowly reaching out to past artists on this show who have new music. But of course, there are hundreds of artists who were played on this podcast. If one of your favorite musicians has released a new album in the past five years, can you do us all a favor and ask them to submit their permission to the podcast. After you email them, drop me an email and tell me the name of the band. I will reach out to them and see if I can get their new music on the show. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I’m looking for some good stories to share. You see, I also host the Pub Songs Podcast. I started sharing stories from musicians about their songs. I’d like to do more of those. So if you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email at marc@marcgunn.com. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And starting in August, Song Hengers will get talk-free episodes. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Erica Portnoy, Michael Downerd, Peter Bengtson, Dave Howard Coons You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Martin Donison emailed a photo: "Hey there Marc! Martin here, found out about this show from listening to your Songs from the Verse Firefly podcast! Remember? Supposed to have you guys on my show SiberCast to talk Firefly sometime! Thought I'd share this with ya...just bought an electric bike to commute to work to save on gas money and mileage on my Jeep. It's about 40km and an hour ride, so I bought a bike helmet with speakers built in and Bluetooth connectivity, so I can listen to stuff during the journey...well your show is perfect listening for the Alberta countryside as I ride and it's about the same length too! Thanks for coming along with me! :)" ...more

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• Man of the House #516

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  Jul 15 2021

  Man up the music around the house with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Brad Reid, Flook, ÚLLA, John Mcgaha, Emma Langford, The Gothard Sisters, Old Man Flanagan's Ghost, The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater, Duncan McLauchlan and Glaucia Carvalho, No Murder No Moustache, Count Beetle, Camin de Fierro Pipe Band, Tuatha de Danann, The Badpiper I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! VOTE IN THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE PODCAST AWARDS The 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards are now accepting nominations! You can nominate the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast by voting online, from now until July 31, 2021 at PodcastAwards.com for both the music category, and the overall people's choice category. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - Brad Reid "Trip to Peggy's Cove" from New Scotland 3:24 - WELCOME 4:10 - Flook "Flutopia" from Flatfish 12:07 - ÚLLA "Peggy Gordon" from Ulla 16:34 - John Mcgaha "Man of the House / The Silver Spear / The Blue Idol" from Origins 21:24 - Emma Langford "The Seduction of Eve" from Quiet Giant 27:25 - FEEDBACK 31:02 - The Gothard Sisters "Wise One" from Dragonfly 35:12 - Old Man Flanagan's Ghost "Fisher's Hornpipe" from LIVE 38:39 - The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater "The Faerie Ring" from Illumina 42:19 - Duncan McLauchlan and Glaucia Carvalho "The bog down in the valley" from McLauchlan's Celtic Brew 45:47 - THANKS 48:29 - Count Beetle "The Rising of the Moon" from Night Blue 51:37 - No Murder No Moustache "Sing! Fight! Run! Survive!" from The Odds Are Stacked Against 54:05 - Camin de Fierro Pipe Band "Enredando" from Rock & Fierro 58:56 - Tuatha de Danann "The Wind That Shakes The Barley" from In Nomine Éireann 1:02:26 - CLOSING 1:04:05 - The Badpiper "Pipe 'n' Slippers" from Tradical The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I’m looking for some good stories to share. You see, I also host the Pub Songs Podcast. I started sharing stories from musicians about their songs. I’d like to do more of those. So if you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email at marc@marcgunn.com. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! It is because of you that I release this show almost every week. But I want to let you know about a big change this coming to the Song Hengers on Patreon. I started Song Henge in 2006. It was a way to support the podcast when amazing services like Patreon were not available. I sent Song Hengers an album per month of free MP3s from some of the artists on the show. I released 168 of those albums over the past 15 years thanks to the generosity of the musicians on this show. When I started the Patreon page, I continued that feature for everyone who pledged $5 or more per episode. There are over 60 albums currently available for Patrons. However, the world seems to be moving away from MP3s. So I decided to discontinue that service at the end of this year. It’s time for a change. I still want something special for Song Hengers. That has finally come. Starting in August, Song Hengers will get a talk-free episode, much like the Sleepytime episode that was released in May. I’ll introduce the show, you can listen to the music straight through for about an hour, then I’ll remind listeners to look up the artists. Each episode will also include complete shownotes and chapters so you can easily skip around to the artists you enjoy, just like regular episodes. Because I DO want you to keep visiting these artists. But it’ll be much more music focused. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Thomas B, Chris S, Jennifer W, Emilia L, Solis TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Peter Bengtson emailed: "Hi Marc, Thanks for the personal message welcoming me to the magazine & Podcast.  I only bumped into the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast a couple of weeks ago.  I'm retired and listen to music quite a lot. I started out listening to folk & bluegrass music.  Sometime in the 90s I sort of switched to classical music and opera. The Covid restrictions have pushed me into taking long walks every day.  I live in Tucson AZ, so these days I have to start walking at sunrise (5:30) these days.  I usually walk for about 2 hours.  Yesterday I listened to your Celtic Women #503 on the first half of the walk.  The second half to Aria Code (opera).  On the drive home I listened to Symphony Hall on SeriusXM.  I enjoyed all three. I really don't like "recurring donations"  If you are a tax deductible organization with a Tax identification number, I can make a donation from my charitable account.  If you are not a tax deductible organization, I can send you a check. I'm looking forward to reading the Celtic Music Magazine and listening to your podcast." He emailed a photo: "Guard Chickens during this morning’s hike listening and enjoying episode 510" Make a donation. Juan Manuel Herrera emailed: "¡Hola, Marc! I'm listening to the #509 while trying to organize the rest of my year activities, in a cold night here in Tandil, Argentina. I always loved celtic sounds. When I listened to your podcast for the first time last year I immediately liked it. It's wonderful! Thank you! ¡Muchas gracias! ¡Saludos!" Shel O'Toole emailed: "I thoroughly enjoyed today's show. From the opening tune to the beautiful song that you left us with. As I soaked up the sun through my front window the sounds of my culture brought my soul alive and my whole being smiles. Thank you. Warmly, Shel"...more

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• Hats Off to Beer #515

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  Jul 08 2021

  Take your hat off while drinking your beer on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The Flying Toads, Wicked Tinkers, Emma Langford, Doolin', Ed Miller, Jim Nelson, The Black Velvet Band, Tim Hill, Seamus Kennedy, Flashpoint, Mazz O'Flaherty, The Borrowed Angels, Bang On The Ear, Duncan McLauchlan, Sprag Session, The Langer's Ball, Two O'Clock Courage I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - The Flying Toads "Peata Beag Do Mháthar" from Warts 'n All Pronunciation Peata Beag Do Mháthar - Pyata byug doh vah-her 3:44 - WELCOME 4:31 - Wicked Tinkers "Just Some Jigs (Live)" from Banger for Breakfast 7:58 - Emma Langford "You Are Not Mine" from Sowing Acorns 11:41 - Doolin' "Wind Her Up" from Doolin' 16:07 - Ed Miller "Capernaum" from Follow The Music 18:23 - FEEDBACK 21:09 - Jim Nelson of The Black Velvet Band "Hats Off to Beer" from Singles 23:30 - Tim Hill "Jim Conroy's/The Miners of Wicklow/Billy McCormack's" from Ceol ag an nGeata: Music at the Gate Pronunciation Ceol ag an nGeata - Qol egg na nGyata 27:46 - Seamus Kennedy "Mormond Braes" from Favorite Selections 29:49 - Flashpoint "Hymn of the Patriot" from Jammed 34:23 - The Borrowed Angels "Síocháin I Do Chroí - Let There Be Peace" from The Borrowed Angels Singing Songs By Mazz O'Flaherty Pronunciation Síocháin I Do Chroí  - See-a-cawn i doh cree 38:02 - THANKS 40:04 - Bang On The Ear "Mairi's Wedding" from Tales From The Glen 42:38 - Duncan McLauchlan "Eilean a' cheo" from A different flag Pronunciation Eilean a' cheo - Ale-een a K-yo 47:13 - Sprag Session "Digsy's" from Sprag Session 50:21 - The Langer's Ball "Cork Dry Gin" from Whiskey Outlaws 52:40 - CLOSING 54:14 - Two O'Clock Courage "I Live Not Where I Love" from Postcards from Home The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I’m looking for some good stories to share. You see, I also host the Pub Songs Podcast. I started sharing stories from musicians about their songs. I’d like to do more of those. So if you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email at marc@marcgunn.com. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Ita Howlett, James O`Connor, Rian P Kegerreis, Dave Hladilek, You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Sean Topkok emailed a photo: “Happy Father’s Day, Marc I remember when your daughter was first born. You ask what we are doing while listening to the Irish and Celtic Podcast. I listen several times throughout the week, but my favorite time is when I walk my kayak upriver in Fairbanks, Alaska, and paddle back to my neighborhood. This usually takes about three hours total, so I enjoy listening to all the great artists featured in your podcast. Thanks for continuing to introduce me to various groups and keep up the great work. PS: You can see my tattoo of the Irish flag in the photo.” Dennis McLaughlin emailed from Boise, Idaho: “I just wanted to send a shout out about this week's podcast. I recently became a $5 an episode patron after just being a listener for a while.   As I sat listening to this week's music it was a rainy day here in Boise Idaho and the music was perfect!  I picked up some new artists to follow (Eira, Beth Patterson, and Thomas Patrick Kenny) as well. I am a musician and have played drums with our local pipes and drums bands and always appreciate the great independent artists that play at our local Celtic festival which has unfortunately been canceled last year and looks like this year as well. I also maintain the website for the Western USA MacLachlan Clan. Thanks for all you do concerning things Celtic music, pubs and travel.”...more

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• Bold Fenian Men #514

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  Jun 24 2021

  Sing along with the bold fenian men and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Tallymoore, Liesel Wilson, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, Doolin', W Ed Harris, Erin Ruth, Rowan, Matthew Young, The Máirtín de Cógáin Project, Nick Metcalf, Plastic Paddy, West of Mabou, The Rumjacks, Orla Fallon I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - Tallymoore "Congress Reel / Mason's Apron" from Tallymoore 2:06 - WELCOME 3:52 - Liesel Wilson "Tom Moylan's Frolic / The Maid I Ne'er Forgot / The Torrid Romance" from The Path 6:51 - Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne "When Fortune Turns Her Wheel" from Kind Providence 8:38 - Doolin' "Itinerant Singing Boy" from Doolin' 13:21 - W Ed Harris "Tar Road to Sligo/Maid in the Meadow/Behind the Haystack" from Turas Ceilteach 17:20 - FEEDBACK 20:18 - Erin Ruth "Bold Fenian Men" from Erin Ruth 23:24 - Rowan "Mark Quinn's/Galway Belle/Barren Rocks of Aden" from Tales Through Time 27:38 - Matthew Young "Roddy McCorley" from Here's to Dear Old Erin 30:41 - The Máirtín de Cógáin Project "Johnny Go Boating" from From Cork with Love 34:35 - THANKS 36:01 - Nick Metcalf "Rise (feat. Julie Cameron-Hall & Rick Metcalf)" from Out of the Ashes 42:09 - Plastic Paddy "Ireland" from Lucky Enough 47:55 - West of Mabou "The Foxhunter" from West of Mabou 51:39 - The Rumjacks "Goodnight & Make Mends" from Hestia 55:00 - CLOSING 56:05 - Orla Fallon "Siúil a Rún" from Lore The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I’m looking for some good stories to share. You see, I also host the Pub Songs Podcast. I started sharing stories from musicians about their songs. I’d like to do more of those. So if you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Morgan George, Samir Malak, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com John Pomeroy emailed: "Hi Mark, greetings from the east coast of Canada. I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your podcast each week. As the music plays and I come across a song that gets into my head I jot down the time and head over to iTunes to download it. I have a pretty good playlist put together! I often listen to the Irish and Celtic Music podcast when I work on my genealogy research. My father's roots are deep in Cape Breton and the west coast of Scotland before that. I often think about what my ancestors' lives were like when I listen to the music on your podcast. In my research I came across a great photo on the Isle of Rum in the Inner Hebrides. It shows a woman touching a large rock called the "Emigrants Stone." I thought that would be a great title for one of your podcasts dedicated to those Irish and Scots who were forced from their homes and scattered to the many corners of the world. In any case, thanks for the work that you do and keep it up! Slainte!" Chris Streeper emailed a couple a pictures from Medina, OH: "Marc,  My name is Chris Streeper. I make my living as an Over the Road Truck Driver, what they call in Europe & Ireland a "Tramper." I am always in search of good content to help fill my 11-14 hr day on the road. Recently I found your podcast am very grateful to be able to listen to great Irish & Celtic music throughout my day. I began listening at episode #496 and have been working through the back catalog. It has indeed been a much needed catharsis for me. Thank to you and all the artists who make this show possible. Sláinte, P.S. Attached are a couple pictures of me enjoying my pipe in my truck while I listen to the podcast." ...more

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• Life is Too Short #513

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  Jun 17 2021

  Life is too short to not listen to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe to celebrate Celtic culture through music and get 34 Celtic MP3s for free! Tartanic, Anna Bosnick, Willowgreen, Elizabeth Sutherland, Altan, The Gothard Sisters, Steve Gibb, John Mcgaha, Aerialists, Amelia Hogan, Tallymoore, Turf Fire Liars, The Badpiper, Brad Tuck, Jiggy, Brad Reid I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - Tartanic "The Clumsy A-Hole!" from Uncivilized 4:06 - WELCOME 4:58 - Anna Bosnick "Eddy & Back / Where's Your Flipping Fiddle / Millenium Bridge" from The Ring 10:49 - Willowgreen "Life Is Too Short / Jig-a-Roo" from Inland Sea 13:37 - Elizabeth Sutherland "Elsa's Dance (The Fairy Garden)" from Forest Dreams 16:01 - Altan "Bacach Shíl Andaí" from The Gap of Dreams Pronunciation: Bacach Shíl Andaí - Buck-Uck Sheel Andy 20:20 - FEEDBACK 23:50 - The Gothard Sisters "Dragonfly" from Dragonfly 27:04 - Steve Gibb "River Falls" from The Boatman 30:27 - John Mcgaha "Spancil Hill" from Origins 34:37 - Aerialists "Jigs" from Dear Sienna 38:49 - Amelia Hogan "Hush, Hush" from Dispossessed 43:31 - Tallymoore "I'm a Tommy Makem Man" from Drive 47:36 - THANKS 49:05 - Turf Fire Liars "Waltz Back to Me" from Long Memories Short Fuses 53:25 - The Badpiper "Shameless O'Toole" from Tradical 55:45 - Brad Tuck "Clasped to the Pig" from The Rocky Isle 59:14 - Jiggy "Sadhbh" from Hypernova Pronunciation: Sadhbh - Sigh-uvv 1:02:43 - CLOSING 1:04:01 - Brad Reid "Fonn Air Mo Mhàiri Laghaich" from New Scotland Pronunciation: Fonn Air Mo Mhàiri Laghaich - Phone Air Moh Var-ree Lack-ig The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I’m looking for some good stories to share. You see, I also host the Pub Songs Podcast. I started sharing stories from musicians about their songs. I’d like to do more of those. So if you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Morgan George, Samir Malak, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com woodland folk emailed: "Being spooked by various attempts to "move on" caravans is part of life....Ur music is a freind to me, more than i think u realize, the last year was like sailing in a storm... Thank u" and also: "Was wondering if any of ur artists would consider publishing any short reels,jigs or solo pieces( own versions )as music scores(abc other) how they may write a score in ur show notes or such,just extracts... Ok if not my friend, just putting it oit there #,-)" Juliette Ling emailed: "Hi Mark! I've written before, but I wanted to send another email to thank you again for all of your work with this podcast - it has been a significant source of comfort for my family and me over the last year. In addition to the common challenges of the pandemic, my husband and I welcomed a baby boy into our home in December of 2019, and so we've been quarantined in our home for over 15 months now. The music in your podcast, along with your humor, insights, and positive energy have been such a bright light for us. Suffice it to say, there are many days when we are encouraged by your art - we've even begun a tradition of listening to your Don't Go Drinking with Hobbits album during the mornings of our annual Eat Like a Hobbit/Lord of the Rings marathon day! And finally, some of your recent episodes have introduced us to the phenomenal work of Brad Tuck; his songs have become some of my son's favorites and are now often playing on repeat. I cannot thank you enough for giving us an opportunity to take a break from The Wheels on the Bus and Baby Shark! Thank you again for all that you do! I've been a long time listener and look forward to enjoying your work for years to come! Warmly,"...more

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• Dragonfly #512

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  Jun 10 2021

  The dragonfly has flown the earth for 300 million years. It is a symbol to overcome hardship. Let’s do it together on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! The Gothard Sisters, Dervish, Runa, Tartanic, Sora, Brad Reid, Andreas Transø, Steve Gibb, Kevin Michael Offord, Willowgreen, Duncan McLauchlan, Blue Alatar, The Badpiper, Wolf Loescher #celticmusic #irishmusic #dragonfly I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - The Gothard Sisters "Wildflower Jigs" from Dragonfly 4:01 - WELCOME 4:56 - Dervish "Palmer's Gate" from Midsummer's Night 10:04 - Runa "Who Will Sing Me Lullabies" from Current Affairs 13:18 - Tartanic "The Layers of Pipe" from Uncivilized 16:40 - Sora "Ghostlines" from Ghostlines 22:04 - FEEDBACK 25:01 - Brad Reid "Northumberland Shores" from New Scotland 29:40 - Andreas Transø "Soldier's Song (Bye for Now)" from The Earth and Everything in It 33:37 - Steve Gibb "Highland Cathedral" from The Boatman 38:13 - Kevin Michael Offord "Wild Rover" from The Street 40:54 - THANKS 42:25 - Willowgreen "Muldoon's Fishing Reel / Morrison's Jig" from Willowgreen III 45:15 - Duncan McLauchlan "The big chase" from A different flag 49:08 - Blue Alatar "Embers" from The Elements 52:53 - The Badpiper "Kilt By Death" from Burn 56:23 - CLOSING 58:08 - Wolf Loescher "Legacy" from Sheep's Clothing The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I’m looking for some good stories to share. You see, I also host the Pub Songs Podcast. I started sharing stories from musicians about their songs. I’d like to do more of those. So if you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Morgan George, Samir Malak, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Woodland Folk emailed a photo: "Every traveler with a caravan in and around Glastonbury on every site was issued an eviction notice today for may 17(most covid regulations relaxed on that day.....) Hundreds of us..." Darren Wise emailed a photo: "Hi Marc, I listen will driving to work and back in my 1950 Buick. Love the show and thanks for all your hard work to keep music flowing!" Alexander Randall 5th emailed: "Marc: I love to podcast. I love the long instrumental sets. Rollicking jigs and reels... in #505, Mary's Jib is my favorite. Truth be told, after I listen, I take hte podcast into adobe Audition and carve it up so I can listen to the instrumentals without talk, since I write while listening and words from the music get in the way. Please give us more of your all instrumental sets! My only advice - change up your patter. I have been listening since hte mid 300's and your opening patter has never changed. Give it a rest.  I know your opening spiel by heart. Say something new.  Something new for each opening. "...more

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• Blast of Wind #511

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  Jun 03 2021

  A blast of wind blows the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast into your ears. Subscribe and listen to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Brad Reid, John Mcgaha, The Fretless, Duncan McLauchlan, Kevin Michael Offord, Elizabeth Sutherland, Matthew Young, Bay Allen, Willowgreen, Andreas Transø, Robin Huw Bowen, Tallymoore, Philleann, Sora, Gaelic Storm, Marc Gunn I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - Brad Reid "Glasgow Gate" from New Scotland 3:31 - WELCOME 4:06 - John Mcgaha "The Blast of Wind / Kid on the Mountain" from Origins 7:59 - The Fretless "Alaska feat. Taylor Ashton, Maggie's Set, Bird's Nest" from Open House (to be released in full Oct 2021) 11:39 - Duncan McLauchlan "The Corbies convention + McJiggery pokery" from A different flag 16:01 - Kevin Michael Offord "The Street" from The Street 18:47 - FEEDBACK 22:02 - Elizabeth Sutherland "The Holly King" from Forest Dreams 24:26 - Matthew Young "The Holy Ground" from Here's to Dear Old Erin 27:02 - Bay Allen "Niel Gow's Lament for the Death of His Second Wife" from Celtic Whispers 30:17 - Willowgreen "Crocker's Cove Reel" from Willowgreen 33:12 - Andreas Transø "The Irish Goodbye" from The Earth and Everything in It 36:49 - Robin Huw Bowen "Dychweliad Y Milwr (Strydoedd Wootton Bassett/Ffarwel i Helmand/Arwyl Lashkar Gar {Genod Pen Llyn}" from Iaith Enaid 43:20 - THANKS 45:29 - Tallymoore "Billy O'shea" from One Foot Across the Ocean 49:53 - Philleann "The Whydah Gally Pirate Orchestra" from The Wandering Stream 53:45 - Sora "Selkie" from Ghostlines 56:41 - Gaelic Storm "Lanigan's Ball" from One For The Road, St Patrick's Day Mixtape 59:18 - CLOSING 1:00:55 - Marc Gunn "Johnny Jump Up" from Virtual Public House The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I’m looking for some good stories to share. You see, I also host the Pub Songs Podcast. I started sharing stories from musicians about their songs. I’d like to do more of those. So if you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email at marc@marcgunn.com. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Erica P, Debra, Dennis A M, Michael D, Peter B You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Brian McReynolds emailed a photo: "Well, today while listening to the podcast, I was helping our local Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution chapters to restore a Veterans Memorial at a local graveyard.  We also cleaned up some of the grave markers for the veterans buried nearby. I got quite a few comments about the podcast. Hopefully some of them will look for it later." Nancy Wilson emailed: "I wish I had known you were going to be at Sherwood Forest Faire, I would have come back and had a chance to visit with you.  I was there the first or second weekend, but I haven’t made it back for another visit this spring. Allie Johnson of The Selkie Girls gave you and the podcast a big plug at the Texas Scottish Festival last weekend. We’re always thankful for your support." Tina Manbeck emailed: "Hey, Marc, I just finishing promoting your podcast on my radio show.  And, I put a Stubby Shillelaghs (featuring Marc Gunn) on the playlist. This note is not meant to be a plug for my show.  It's to send a big THANK YOU for promoting the musicians, and introducing me to ones I haven't heard.  I am able to buy their music, contact them for promo music, and broaden my, and my listeners', exposure to the music. Love the podcast, love the music, love the connectivity you foster.  THANKS SO VERY MUCH! All my best" The Celtic Music Show Sundays, 8-10 PM Central Time KFMG-LP     98.9 FM Des Moines, Iowa U.S.A....more

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• Rainy Days #510

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  May 27 2021

  Rainy days are even better with Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe and Listen. House Of Hamill, Celtic Rain, Melanie Gruben, The Máirtín de Cógáin Project, The King's Busketeers, Eira, Bedlam Bards, Dublin Abbey, Spoil the Dance, Wakefire, Beth Patterson, Scythian, Wild Colonial Bhoys, Thomas Patrick Kenny I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - House Of Hamill "Rainy Day Set" from MARCH THROUGH STORMS 3:52 - WELCOME 4:27 - Celtic Rain "Road to Listonvarna" from Celtic Rain 7:25 - Melanie Gruben "Poor Life Choices" from A Faery Song 10:43 - The Máirtín de Cógáin Project "Jiggin' Around Cork" from From Cork with Love 14:40 - The King's Busketeers "Disappointment Island" from Disappointment Island 18:06 - FEEDBACK 19:43 - Eira "An Ribhinn Donn" from Eira 22:16 - Bedlam Bards "River's Jig" from On the Drift (Music Inspired by Firefly and Serenity) 24:27 - Dublin Abbey "Legion of Dreams" from Dublin Abbey 27:37 - Spoil the Dance "The Heron" from Returning Home 31:40 - THANKS 32:40 - Wakefire "Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya" from To a Distant Shore 38:38 - Beth Patterson "Take Some Fire" from Firebrand 43:21 - Scythian "Duffy's Cut" from Roots & Stones 46:55 - Wild Colonial Bhoys "James Connolly" from Century 51:33 - CLOSING 52:41 - Thomas Patrick Kenny "Raglan Road" from The Music of Turlough O'carolan and Other Irish Treasures The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. ATTN. I’m looking for your good stories to share. Pub Songs & Stories is our companion podcast. I share stories behind the music. If you have a story about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about it. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Morgan George, Samir Malak, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Christian Hoffman emailed a photo on Facebook: "Hi Marc, Christian here from Stout Pounders. I took this photo while listing to Episode #508 on my way home from a celtic music gathering across the Cascades in Washington State. I was on Stevens Pass Highway (Hwy 2) and saw that I was coming up on Gunn Rd. I had to stop and get a photograph. Thanks for playing our kind of music. Sláinte." Pete Bengtson emailed a photo from his morning walk on May 7, 2021. Scott Sterling of Drumspyder emailed a photo: "Thanks for playing my track! While listening I’m often painting & drawing" ...more

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• Sleepytime Slow Aires #509

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  May 20 2021

  Rest easy with sleepytime slow aries on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Fiddlin' In Th' Parlor, Mithril Duo, Anne Roos, Nick Metcalf, Thomas "Doc" Grauzer, Three Mile Stone, Andy Lamy, Harpnotic, Scooter Muse, Mark Davies, Cady Finlayson, Sarah Marie Mullen, Con Durham & Maz O'Flaherty, Leah Jorgensen, Socks in the Frying Pan, Fir Arda, Sylvia Woods, Brian Thomas, Susan Kidney/Donna Germano, Robin Huw Bowen #sleepytime #slowaires #celticmusic I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:08 - Fiddlin' In Th' Parlor "Cradle Song" from Slow Aire 2:56 - WELCOME 4:01 - Mithril Duo "Neil Gow's Lament for the Death of His Second Wife" from Bottom of the Punch Bowl 8:11 - Anne Roos "King of the Fairies" from A Light in the Forest 11:58 - Nick Metcalf "Inisheer" from Skyline of Skye 15:18 - Thomas "Doc" Grauzer "Carraig Ferghus" from Infernal Harp Racket 20:33 - Three Mile Stone "Old Innishowan" from Three Mile Stone 23:06 - Andy Lamy "Slow Air/ An Feochán (The Gentle Breeze)" from The New Blackthorn Stick 27:59 - Harpnotic "Wild Geese" from Harpnotic 30:24 - FEEDBACK 32:47 - Scooter Muse "The Parting" from Saddell Abbey 36:05 - Mark Davies "Shule Aroon" from The Celtic Harp 39:49 - Cady Finlayson "Blind Mary" from Harp and Shamrock 42:56 - Sarah Marie Mullen "The Little Stream" from Harper's Bizarre 45:14 - Con Durham & Mazz O'Flaherty "Slow Air: Mar Mheath Uaim Mo Chairde, Lament For My Love" from Ar An Slí (On The Way) 47:46 - Leah Jorgensen "Butterfly (Trad. Irish)" from Peace - Love - Harp 49:37 - THANKS 51:00 - Socks in the Frying Pan "The Last Waltz" from Socks in the Frying Pan 54:34 - Fir Arda  "Eleanor Plunkett" from Carolan's Receipt for Drinking 57:46 - Sylvia Woods "The Harper's Vision" from The Harp of Brandiswhiere 1:02:19 - Brian Thomas "Iona Sunset" from Prairie Rain 1:06:01 - Susan Kidney/Donna Germano "Foxfire Morning" from Highland Fling 1:07:49 - CLOSING 1:08:52 - Robin Huw Bowen "Telynor ar y Traeth (Iechyd o Gylch/Mympwy Portheinon/Y Bardd)" from Iaith Enaid The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or through our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Morgan George, Samir Malak, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Richard Boyce emailed: "What I'm doing while listening? GRADING! I’ve a college professor, and I’ve been plying the red pen madly all week. But grades are soon due, and I will be free to play as well as listen to Celtic music—I’m an Irish flute player. Slainte," Mark Haynes emailed: "Hi Marc! I'm actually driving home from a day of errands in Gallup New Mexico to my home on the Navajo Nation. That's what I'm doing while I'm listening to a show in my car. Actually, my truck. I'm not Navajo, but I've lived on the reservation for 25 years and I love being there among the people. Have a great day!" Kinnfolk emailed a photo: "Hi Marc, We’re listening to episode #503 as we drive back from our honeymoon! We tied the knot last Saturday and spent a couple of quiet days relaxing in rural southwest Virginia. Your podcast is the perfect soundtrack for our return trip through the Appalachian countryside! With gratitude, Kinnfolk " ...more

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• The Irish Rover #508

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  May 13 2021

  The Irish Rover is such a tragic tale… that is so much fun to sing on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Are you subscribed? Did you get your 34 Celtic MP3s for Free? Avery LeVine, Hugh Morrison, Sue Spencer, Tiffany Schaefer, Andrew D. Huber, Robin Huw Bowen, Matt Hughes, Eira, The Homespun Ceilidh Band, Elizabeth Sutherland, Gaelic Storm, Wakefire, Follow The Crows, Tuatha Dea, Matthew Young #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is about building a diverse Celtic community and helping these kind and generous artists. If you heard music you loved, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - Avery LeVine "The Dusty Miller/Michael Dwyer's" from Lonesome City 1:49 - WELCOME 3:12 - Hugh Morrison "Inveresk House/Lochaber Gathering" from Feet to the Floor 6:30 - Sue Spencer "A Great Big Sea Hove in Long Beach" from North Shore 9:12 - Tiffany Schaefer "Road to Lisdoonvarna / Morrison's" from Tara's Halls 11:22 - Andrew D. Huber "Mad Captain" from Chasing Time 14:24 - FEEDBACK 20:17 - Robin Huw Bowen "Helfa De Penfro (Hoffedd Nanw Fach/Gwanwyn Wedi'r Gaeaf)" from Iaith Enaid 23:36 - Matt Hughes "Mary Mac" from Alba Gu Brath 27:05 - Eira "An Ribhinn Donn" from Eira Pronunciation An Ribhin Donn = “uhn Riv-een done” 29:39 - The Homespun Ceilidh Band "Rob Roy Macgregor / The Fermoy Lasses" from Home With The Homespun Ceilidh Band 33:10 - Elizabeth Sutherland feat. Lynne Davine "The Skye Boat Song" from Forest Dreams 36:43 - THANKS 38:21 - Gaelic Storm "The Irish Rover" from One For The Road, St Patrick's Day Mixtape 40:51 - Wakefire "The Little Mermaid" from Midnight Circus 44:25 - Follow The Crows "As The Night Comes" from West Is East 48:10 - Tuatha Dea "The Black Douglas" from The Black Douglas 54:04 - CLOSING 55:33 - Matthew Young "I'll Tell Me Ma/Britches Full of Stitches/The Kerry Polka" from Here's to Dear Old Erin The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher through our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Do you have a story to tell? Pub Songs & Stories is our companion podcast. I share the stories behind the songs of musicians, mostly Celtic ones. But I would also love your stories about songs you’ve connected to on this podcast. If you have a story idea, email me marc@marcgunn.com. Put Pub Story in the subject. Perhaps I’ll ask you to record your story. The latest episode features stories by Laughing Jack (show #501) and Turf Fire Liars (show #506). Plus, there’s some Stars Day fun. You can listen to Irish Refugees on Star Wars Day right now. Next time, there’s an ah ha moment about “Star of the County Down.” The show comes out every two weeks. Listen to Pub Songs & Stories. And let me know, what’s your story? THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Jennifer W, Emilia L, Solis You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Francisco Javier Escobar Tejada emailed: "Hi, dear Marc, My name's Francisco Javier Escobar and I write you from Córdoba, Andalucía, south of Spain. I wanted to write you for some reasons: I want to say hello :), to be thankful with you for your wonderful podcast and say I am proud of you! I hear you every day (I listen to your podcast when I go to work (I am a teacher and the school where I work is one 80 kilometres far). Believe me, I am a celtic music musician... here in the land of Flamenco music! Yes! there are many celtic musicians here as well. I am a whistler and a bodhran player and have a band called Keltya too, three boys and a girl between 15 and 35 years old). We are not the only band in this city. My band knows new musicians and songs thanks to you and your podcast, your podcast is an excellent resource, we enjoy it a lot and you are almost our muse (he he, this is a joke). We invite you to visit us perhaps in our Irish Fleadh in Cáceres every October and of course, to know Cordoba and its impressive celtic culture fans. Thanks a lot for your music (which I use with my pupils) and your podcast. We also wanted to encourage you to speak at some point about Spanish celtic music and Spanish independent bands such as Ambulancia Irlandesa, Carrion Folk or Rivendell.Just dig a bit and you will find many surprises in Spain as well. Best wishes, your friend!" Check out our Galicia music show #206. alexander randall emailed: "It works! You played the St Patricks Day March with the Bookends and I turned around, went to Spotify and listened to the whole album, then went to iTunes and bought the album. You made $10 for the Bookends! Thank you! Keep feeding us rollicking jigs and reels. My only request is to minimize the overlap between cuts in your podcast so folks can carve it up into pieces and just listen to the favorites over and over. When we like it WE BUY... Where is David Clausen of Celtic Stone in Austin. Find him and his hammer dulcimer." Finally, I missed a few congratulatory emails from the 500th episode in March. Robert Gabb of the Celtic Rock Band Brynmor emailed: "Congratulations Marc for reaching your 500th episode, keep up the good work, it's always a pleasure listening to the show. All the best" John, Trix, Karen, Jennifer, Felicia, Mike, and Daphne of The Homespun Ceilidh Band said: "thanks for spreading Celtic music farther and wider, and we look forward to the next five hundred episodes!" Saby emailed: “Of course I would like to congratulate Marc on his success with the Irish and Celtic Music podcast. I wish him all the best with all his projects and always a happy song on his lips. Best regards from Germany”...more

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• Down By the Water #507

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  May 06 2021

  We’re going down by the water to soak up some music with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Poor Man's Gambit, Jamie Smith's MABON, Sue Spencer, Tim Hill, The Changing Room, The Munster Men, TEYR, Jeff Blaney, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, Nick Metcalf, Barleyjuice, Aerialists, The Guinness Brothers, Liesel Wilson I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - Poor Man's Gambit "Flat World" from Land of Sunshine 6:50 - WELCOME 7:22 - Jamie Smith's MABON "Gareth and Aoife's" from Windblown 11:15 - Sue Spencer "Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor" from North Shore 13:07 - Tim Hill "The Humours of Castle Bernard/Corney Drew's" from Ceol ag an nGeata: Music at the Gate 16:01 - The Changing Room "Row Boys Row" from A River Runs Between 19:37 - FEEDBACK 21:56 - The Munster Men "Down by the water" from Tasting The Waters 25:23 - TEYR "An Tros" from Estren 30:55 - Jeff Blaney "Gypsy Rover" from Exodus 33:30 - Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne "Carrickfergus (feat. Elena Alekseeva)" from Kind Providence 40:12 - THANKS 41:48 - Nick Metcalf "At the Gates (feat. Zac Léger & Caitríona Lagan)" from Out of the Ashes 45:58 - Barleyjuice "Sweet Young Thing" from This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things 49:35 - Aerialists "Jigs" from Dear Sienna 53:48 - The Guinness Brothers "Rocky Road to Dublin" from Live Craic 57:43 - CLOSING 58:38 - Liesel Wilson "William's Ghost" from The Path The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe to your favorite podcatcher through our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Morgan George, Samir Malak, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson Designs, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali. These generous folks pledge $25 or more per month. Thank you for all of your support of this show. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Jeremy Graves emailed on Facebook: "Hi Marc! I've been listening to your show for just a few weeks, but I really love it! I started listening to stay awake while feeding my now three-month-old late at night; my wife and I take shifts. As a linguist working with an indigenous group in Mexico, I really enjoy songs sung in the Celtic languages, and would love to hear more on the show! Thnaks for your work! (PS I bought a Stonecircle album today, which I first heard on your podcast)." Colin Gravenor emailed on Facebook: "Hi Marc, So great to have found your brilliant podcast. Now I have a little more time. It's just perfect. I'm listening in Wales, UK - where Celtic music has it's own very strong tradition. The Roots lie mainly in folk dance and the music distinctly Welsh! Please try listening to a great Welsh band Crasdant featuring a Triple Welsh harp. Many good tracks on their album Dwndwr (The great noise) but you could start with the gentle - "Pam". Keep up the good woork, it's the best antidote to these troubled times." Aaron Adair commented on Patreon: "I’m a choir director, and this was perfect pre-Easter Service music to help me prepare for this special day. Thank you, Marc, for blessing us all with these beautiful Irish and Celtic sounds for Easter Sunday." woodland folk emailed a photo: "May ur sails be full my friend. episode on ur 500 stomping... All the best,ur music suits the kingz wood as does ur spirit..."  ...more

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• Green Ireland #506

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  Apr 29 2021

  We’re keeping Ireland green on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Fir Arda, Tiffany Schaefer, Smithfield Fair, Sue Spencer, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, Máirtín de Cógáin, Caroline Bennett, Jeff Blaney, Liesel Wilson, Amelia Hogan, Jesse Ferguson, Heather Dale, Philleann, Barleyjuice, Turf Fire Liars, Stout Pounders, Bill Mullen #greenireland #celticmusic #niamhparsons I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - Fir Arda "Carolan's Receipt for Drinking" from Carolan's Receipt for Drinking 2:19 - WELCOME 3:44 -  Tiffany Schaefer "The Rights of Man" from Tara's Halls 5:50 - Smithfield Fair "James Of The Glen" from 20 For 20 9:27 - Sue Spencer "Down the Brae" from North Shore 11:00 - Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne "Across the Blue Mountain" from Kind Providence 14:59 - Máirtín de Cógáin "Taglione" from The False Start 16:48 - FEEDBACK 20:24 - Caroline Bennett "Thionnda" from Brìgh 23:24 - Jeff Blaney "When I Am Home (In America)" from Exodus 25:36 - Liesel Wilson "Twa Corbies" from The Path 27:42 - Amelia Hogan "The Banks Are Made of Marble" from Dispossessed 31:31 - Jesse Ferguson "Merchant Sailor's Farewell" from Sailor Songs 34:42 - THANKS 36:21 - Heather Dale "Shipwright" from Sphere 39:29 - Philleann "Thornton's Fling" from The Wandering Stream 44:43 - Barleyjuice "Sweet Young Thing" from This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things 48:19 - Turf Fire Liars "Polka Set" from Long Memories Short Fuses 50:54 - Stout Pounders "Old Dun Cow" from Pour Decisions 53:49 - CLOSING 55:34 - Bill Mullen "Piper O' Dundee" from The Beginning The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe to your favorite podcatcher through our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Jesse Ferguson and Heather Dale were both featured on Pub Songs & Stories. You can listen and subscribe to the podcast for free. GREEN SOD IRELAND’S MISSION The purpose of Green Sod Ireland is to protect and conserve Irish land in perpetuity, for the sake of its indigenous inhabitants: Animals, plants, soils, rocks, micro-organisms and the like for their own sake, for present and future generations. The land of Ireland is a green gift to all of us. In holding land in trust, we acknowledge and respect it for its own sake, thus protecting its indigenous life from destruction. Green Sod Ireland works with local communities, raising awareness of the health, educational, social, economic and environmental benefits of caring for the land and its biodiversity. https://greensodireland.ie/ THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Morgan George, Samir Malak, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson Designs, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali. These generous folks pledge $25 or more per month. Thank you for all of your support of this show. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Brandon Carl emailed a photo on Facebook: "Hi there it is nice to meet you! I have been following you for a couple of years now and love what you do! I usually play my truck simulator and catch up on what you do!" Keenan Joseph Roznowski emailed on Facebook: "Hi, Marc, I just wanted to let you know your podcast has been a cornerstone of my childhood, and it’s just as superb as I remember it now that I’m coming back to it. You’ve been such a wonderful guide through this world of music, and I’ll always have a heart full of love for this show and your hard work. I was homeschooled from 4th grade through the end of high school (I’m 24, soon to be 25 now), and your podcast was a constant companion through countless hours spent in my studies. I have the fondest memories of listening to the music you curated (as well as the Brobdingnagian Bards!) as I gazed out at our garden with countless dreams of warriors, wizards, pixies, and pirates dancing through my head. It’s only been recently I realized how criminally underrated you and the show have been, and I just want to say I supremely appreciate all your hard work in spite of this! In my opinion you deserve millions of fans, but the quality of the ones you have more than make up for it. I hope to show my future children this show one day. Take care, and I wish you and yours the absolute best. Sláinte" Jenni Trail emailed a photo on Facebook: "Hi Marc, I have been listening to this podcast for the past few years. I stopped listening for awhile when I was hooked on audiobooks but now I’m back! This summer I am staying with my grandparents in Idaho as I have an internship at a history museum. I’ve been listening to the podcast as I do work around the museum. I’ve attached a photo on some artifacts from the 1930s I cataloged for the museum. I’ve been obsessed with Celtic culture and history for the past few years, I’m a history major and have taken many classes on British history and Scottish history.  I’ve never been to Scotland, but I hope to go to Fife, the area my family is from. Thank you so much for this podcast! I love listening to this music.  Would you be willing to do a Celtic Punk episode? One of my favorite bands is a Celtic punk group called Flatfoot 56." Two Celtic Punk Episodes #366 and Celtic Punk #313....more

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• Instrumental Earth #505

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  Apr 22 2021

  Instrumental Celtic music to fight climate change and bring health and prosperity back to our planet. Laughing Jack, Liesel Wilson, TEYR, Doolin', Eira, Aerialists, Nick Metcalf, Fir Arda, The Munster Men, Tiffany Schaefer, Band O'Brothers, Philleann, The Guinness Brothers, Drumspyder, Turf Fire Liars, Poor Man's Gambit I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - Laughing Jack "Barndance & Reel (Live)" from Live at the Indy Folk Series 4:11 - WELCOME 5:06 - Liesel Wilson "Trip to Pakistan / Scollay's" from The Path 8:16 - TEYR "Little Giants" from Estren 13:30 - Doolin' "Mary’s Jigs" from Doolin' 17:54 - Eira "Munlochy Bridge / Merry Maid's Wedding / The Swallow's Tail" from Eira 21:37 - FEEDBACK 25:18 - Aerialists "Dear Sienna" from Dear Sienna 29:21 - Nick Metcalf "At the Gates (feat. Zac Léger & Caitríona Lagan)" from Out of the Ashes 33:18 - Fir Arda "Carolan's Concerto" from Carolan's Receipt for Drinking 35:07 - The Munster Men "John's lane / In the hay / Redbreast's tweet" from Tasting The Waters 39:22 - Tiffany Schaefer "Road to Lisdoonvarna / Morrison's" from Tara's Halls 41:37 - THANKS 42:44 - Band O'Brothers "The Andrew T. Polka" from Band O'Brothers 45:03 - Philleann "Darkling Wood" from The Wandering Stream 47:58 - The Guinness Brothers "The Moving Cloud (Live)" from Live Craic 51:37 - Drumspyder "Our Ain Bonny Laddie" from Calls from the Wood 55:29 - Turf Fire Liars "Reel Set" from Long Memories Short Fuses 59:03 - CLOSING 1:00:07 - Poor Man's Gambit "The Sweetness of Mary" from Land of Sunshine The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe to your favorite podcatcher through our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Mary Lynn D, Tom D, Dave H, Dave Howard Coons, Thomas B, Chris S You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Alexander Randall 5th emailed: "Dear Marc, I am loving #500. I've been with you since around 300 and I think you are doing a great job of introducing me to wonderful bands and songs. More rollicking jigs and reels. I work with words while I listen. So I love the instrumentals the most. Once upon a time you did an ALL INSTRUMENTAL show... Loved it. Have you ever found David Clausen from a band called Celtic Stone. He is in Austin TX but does not respond to email." Donna DeMilo emailed a photo: "Congratulations on your 500th Mark !!  I LOVE CLOVER'S REVENGE!! Slainte!!" Sean Malloy emailed: "Hi Marc, Thank you so much for buying our Band O’Brothers album from Bandcamp! I’m so pleased to imagine you listening to some of our songs after we’ve spent so many glad hours listening to yours!! I’m working on putting the promised song stories together for you - I’ll send something your way within a couple days. Thanks again, and sláinte!!!! Sean" Dillon Dise from Westfield, NY emailed a photo from 498: "I've been listening to the podcast for a couple years, but haven't yet emailed a picture of what I'm doing while listening, so here ya go.  I prune vineyards through the winter in the rain, sun, wind and snow.  This season I have already cut back over 6,000 individual vines.   As the Celtic Spring comes on strong the smell of life is in the air, the snow is melting and the ice breaking up.  At the top of the hill I look out onto Lake Erie, so the Sea Shanties episode was most appropriate in getting me excited to be back out on the water.  Thanks for all the great tunes!" ...more

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• Wild Colonial Boy #504

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  Apr 15 2021

  There was a wild colonial boy, Jack Duggan was his name... and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Clover's Revenge, TEYR, Caroline Bennett, Graham Dunne & Niamh Parsons, Eira, Bill Mullen, Tiffany Schaefer, The Munster Men, Tapestry, Liesel Wilson, The High Kings, Guinness Brothers, Nick Metcalf, Jeff Blaney, Aerialists, Turf Fire Liars, Amelia Hogan I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - Clover's Revenge "Old Hag/Dinny Delaney" from Truants And Absolution 2:42 - WELCOME 3:16 - TEYR "Shannon Frisk Arrival" from Estren 6:50 - Caroline Bennett "A Ghrian" from Brìgh A Ghrian Pronunciation = Ah GHree-ann - That GH is hard to replicate in phonetics - its that gutral, back of the throat sound. 9:23 - Graham Dunne & Niamh Parsons "The Monaghan Jig" from Kind Providence 14:54 - Eira "Rhythm of the Goat / Breakwater Boys Breakdown" from Eira 19:50 - FEEDBACK 22:08 - Bill Mullen "Scots Wha Hae" from The Beginning 24:05 - Tiffany Schaefer "The Rights of Man" from Tara's Halls 26:09 - The Munster Men "The Irishman that doesn't like the pure" from Tasting The Waters 29:34 - Tapestry "Give Me Your Hand" from Single 33:10 - Liesel Wilson "Twa Corbies" from The Path 35:16 - The High Kings "Wild Colonial Boy" from Home From Home 38:37 - THANKS Kyf Brewer told a story about Tartan Day on the latest Pub Songs & Stories podcast. My other podcast features behind-the-scenes moments from musicians, many of whom you’ll hear on this podcast. 40:41 - Barleyjuice "Rose of Garden City" from The Old Speakeasy 43:18 - The Guinness Brothers "St. James Gate" from You craic me up 46:56 - Nick Metcalf "Farewell to Chernobyl (feat. Caitríona Lagan)" from Out of the Ashes 51:10 - Jeff Blaney "When I Am Home (In America)" from Exodus 53:21 - Aerialists "An Gille Dubh Ciar Dubh" from Dear Sienna An Gille Dubh Ciar Dubh Pronunciation = Uhn Gilla Duve keer Duve(live the bird Dove - but with a "u") 57:58 - Turf Fire Liars "Where the Wild Shamrocks Grow" from Long Memories Short Fuses 1:01:40 - CLOSING 1:03:49 - Amelia Hogan “All the Birds Did Sing” from Dispossessed The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe to your favorite podcatcher through our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Rex, Domenico R, Carol V, Rachel P, Ita H, James O You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Beth Hlabse commented on Patreon: "This was an incredible episode. Thank you so much and Congrats in 500 episodes!" Rebecca Loomis emailed a photo: "Hello Marc, thank you for your wonderful podcast.  It is such a gem!  I play the violin and have loved Celtic music since I was a child.  I’m loving learning about a lot of different artists and hope to grow my Celtic music collection with recommendations from your show.  I do bow rehairs for stringed instrument bows and like listening to your podcast while I work!" Jarrod Reynolds emailed: "Hey Marc, Congrats on the 500th episode. I highly enjoy the podcast. One of my ancestral lines is Irish so Irish music has a special place in my heart, and the fact I've been to scotland, makes it that much more special. I was wondering if you had any suggestions for instrumental irish harp artists that specializes in jigs and reels. Slainte" Brian McReynolds emailed a photo: "Congratulations on show 500!  I have loved listening to your podcast since the first year. Today I hiked up Badger Mountain here in Washington State. Here is a panoramic of some of the view this morning. Finally, Happy Birthday!" ...more

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• Celtic Women #503

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  Apr 08 2021

  We’re celebrating an amazing musical Spring with Celtic women. Eira, Liesel Wilson, Amelia Hogan, The Gothard Sisters, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, Caroline Bennett, Lisa Schettner, The Darkeyed Musician, Flook, Sue Spencer, SeaStar, Cathy Jordan and Seamie O'Dowd, Aerialists, Ava, Karen Matheson I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - Eira "Rose in the Gap / The Roscommon Reel" from Eira Liesel Wilson: Vocals, Fiddle, Erhu, Octave Fiddle Sue Spencer: Guitar, Vocals Mary MacGillivray: Fiddle, Vocals 3:25 - WELCOME 4:47 - Liesel Wilson "Welsh Beast Set: Pur O Fesur / The Gilded Room / Hen Ferchetan / Nyth Y Gwcw / Nyth Y Gog" from The Path 10:47 - Amelia Hogan "What Will We Do When When We Have No Money" from Dispossessed 13:44 - The Gothard Sisters “Celebration Reel” from Story Girl 17:00 - Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne "The Road to La Coruna" from Kind Providence 21:36 - FEEDBACK 24:28 - Caroline Bennett "Co Cheangailte" from Brìgh Co Cheangailte pronunciation: Cu - kyang-ilt-a Brìgh pronunciation = Bree 29:24 - Lisa Schettner "Strawberry Garden (St Valentine's Song)" from Single 33:08 - The Darkeyed Musician "Scarborough Fair" from Scarborough Fair 37:02 - Flook "Sharig / The Pipers of Roguery / The Huntsman" from Ancora Sarah Allen – flutes and accordion 41:36 - Sue Spencer "North Shore of Duluth" from North Shore 44:04 - THANKS 45:25 - SeaStar "The Great Silkie" from Never Go Back 50:06 - Cathy Jordan and Seamie O'Dowd "I am of Ireland" from Single 53:06 - Aerialists "Jigs" from Dear Sienna 57:28 - Ava "Wildflower" from Wildflower 1:00:37 - CLOSING 1:02:24 - Karen Matheson “Lassie with the Lint White Hair” from Still Time The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe to your favorite podcatcher through our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. If you want a fun pub song and Tartan Day story, Barleyjuice shares one on the latest Pub Songs & Stories podcast. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends. These folks pledge $25 or more per month. Thanks to Morgan George, Samir Malak, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson Designs, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Hank Woodward, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Heidi Schumacher emailed: "Hi Mark, I found your wonderful podcast on Saint Patty’s Day this year.   I’ve been listening to past podcasts now ever since during my workday in my cubicle.  What great music!!!  J  I love celebrating my Irish heritage every day with you and these great bands.  Go raibh maith agat!!!!" Matt Middaugh emailed a photo: "Hi Marc.  Here is what I’m doing while listening to your podcast. I am flying over Ontario Canada in an Air Ambulance Helicopter.  My 11 year old son and I listen to you often.  We love to play music ourselves, he plays fiddle and piano, while I struggle to keep up on the guitar.   Three years ago we visited Ireland. Your podcast makes us want to go back! Thank you for all you do." Teri Hill commented on Facebook: "New listener here in SW Utah. I've started making my way through the playlist on the app and loving it!!! Thank you!" Bryan Lewis emailed on Facebook: "Just finished downloading it. Brilliant. I like having a dedicated app for you even better. Thanks for the great work and giving me a soundtrack for my life." He followed that up: "There's nothing more shocking than hearing my name mentioned on my favorite music podcast while taking a shower. I about fell down. ha ha ha. Thanks again for all you do and for making me feel kinda famous for a few minutes in your last episode."...more

  Episode

• Easter Peace Bonus #502

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  Apr 03 2021

  Irish & Celtic music for your Easter celebrations. Happy Easter. Mike Katz, Cady Finlayson, Deirdre Graham, Sarah Marie Mullen, Seumas Gagne, William Jackson, Celeste Howard, Fiddlin' In Th' Parlor, Claire Roche Support the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast Become a Patron of the Podcast I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - Mike Katz "Earl Mareshal's (Keith) Reel (Iarla Marasgal) / Sir J.M. MacKenzie's Reel (Gun Dh'ith na Coin na Ceannaichean) / Dr. MacPhail's" from A Month of Sundays 2:30 - WELCOME 3:07 - Cady Finlayson "Be Thou My Vision (Slane) / Nettleton (Come Thou Font of Every Blessing)" from Celtic Purple 7:04 - Deirdre Graham "Iain Ghlinn' Cuaich" from URRANTA 13:31 - Sarah Marie Mullen "St Basil's Hymn" from In the Moon of Wintertime 17:03 - Seumas Gagne "Uibhist Mo Ghraidh" from Baile Ard 20:38 - William Jackson "St. Mungo - St. Mungo's Blessing" from The Celtic Suites: The Wellpark + St. Mungo 22:41 - Celeste Howard "Blessings of the Guardian Angel" from Celtic Blessings 26:17 - Fiddlin' In Th' Parlor "Sitting in the Stern of a Boat / Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" from Slow Aire 33:15 - CLOSING 34:08 - Claire Roche "The Irish Blessing" from Songs From The Harp Room The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC Cásca sona - Caw-ska Son-a Welcome and Happy Easter. My name is Marc Gunn. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I wanted to do something special for Easter this year. So I have some religious music for the holiday. And we’re gonna go pretty much non-stop for this special episode. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kindness and generosity funds the creation of the show. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com...more

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• My Johnny Was A Shoemaker #502

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  Mar 25 2021

  Put on your dancing shoes, or just your own dancing shoes for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Cady Finlayson, THE DIVINERS, Adam Beattie, Flook, The Máirtín de Cógáin Project, The High Kings, A Shamrock in Kudzu, Celtic Rain, The Bookends, The Kissers, Stout Pounders, SeaStar, Karen Matheson, Plastic Paddy, Clann An Drumma, Marys Lane, West of Mabou I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - Cady Finlayson "St. Ignatius Jig/Wed Is Hamburger Soup/St. Ignatius" from Irish Coffee 2:09 - WELCOME 3:19 - THE DIVINERS "The Melancholic Jig / Seamus Ennis Jig / The Cavers of Kirkcudbright" from earshot (EP) 6:56 - Adam Beattie "My Luv Was Here And Now She's Gone" from Somewhere Round The Bend 10:28 - Flook "The Crystal Year / Foxes' Rock" from Ancora 15:35 - The Máirtín de Cógáin Project "Holding an Eye" from From Cork with Love 20:01 - FEEDBACK 22:13 - The High Kings "Galway Races" from Home From Home 24:30 - A Shamrock in Kudzu "Foggy Morning" from Foggy Morning 27:15 - Celtic Rain "Rocky Road to Dublin" from Celtic Rain 30:57 - 500TH 31:35 - The Bookends "Hidden Note" from Chapter One 35:32 - The Kissers "Montreal" from Three Sails 40:05 - Stout Pounders "White Flag or the Gun" from Pour Decision 43:07 - SeaStar "My Johnny Was a Shoemaker" from Sinners and Angels 44:44 - THANKS 46:28 - Karen Matheson "Still Time" from Still Time 50:36 - Plastic Paddy "Ireland" from Lucky Enough 56:19 - Clann An Drumma "Devil's Pulpit" from Order of the Stag 1:00:15 - Marys Lane "Raglan Love" from Single 1:05:00 - CLOSING 1:06:32 - West of Mabou "The Foxhunter" from West of Mabou The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I’m looking for some good stories to share. You see, I also host the Pub Songs Podcast. I started sharing stories from musicians about their songs. I’d like to do more of those. So if you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email at marc@marcgunn.com. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra - long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: justine m, Mary D M, Kyoko S, Mitchell G You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Kathy Stanford from Guadalajara, Mexico emailed: "Hi, I’ve been listening to the podcast for years now & usually listen as I drive around Guadalajara. It helps me get through the traffic, which can be crazy sometimes. Right now, I’m fighting pneumonia & have been mostly in bed for the last week. The podcast cheers me up & helps keep me going. Thank you so much." Kenn Brooks emailed: "I very much enjoy your Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. I share it often." Jarrod Reynolds responded to an email questionaire: "Hey Marc, Yeah I had no issues getting the music. My favorite Celtic bands/Artists: Irish Rovers, the Dubliners, Enya, Albannach, Uncle Hamish and the Hooligans, Off Kilter, Ronan Harriman, to name a few. There so many that I like. Having both Scottish and Irish as one of my ancestral lines, i am that much more proud of my heritage. I even own a spots kilt in my Scottish clan. I am currently saving up to own a wool kilt in one of the Irish county tartans. Thanks for what you are doing to spread Irish and Celtic music out. Slainte" Carol Baril commented on Patreon about episode #500: "This was such an amazing episode! Thanks so much to all of you that put this together!!!"...more

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• Happy St. Patrick's Day #501

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  Mar 17 2021

  Happy St Patrick’s Day from the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. NUA, Mike Katz, Jesse Ferguson, Bua, Máirtín de Cógáin, Reel Treble, Tallymoore, Blame Not the Bard, Adam Beattie, Wicked Tinkers, Laughing Jack, Eddie Biggins, Heather Dale, Blame Not the Bard, Andrew McManus, Harmundi, Melanie Gruben, Karen Matheson, Ryan MacNeil, Stout Pounders, Cale, Marc Gunn I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - NUA "Uphill Battle" from FLOW 3:31 - WELCOME 4:35 - Mike Katz "Mackays Rant / The Smith's Daughter / Donald's Rant / Ruidhleadh Cailleach" From A Month of Sundays Pronunciation: Ruidhleadh Cailleach  -  Rue - luck Kyle - le - uck 7:30 - Jesse Ferguson "Captain Kidd" from Sailor Songs 10:41 - Bua "The Happy Days of Youth / Lucky in Love" from Down the Green Fields 13:04 - Máirtín de Cógáin "Princess of Queens" from Single 16:11 - Reel Treble "Joe Bane's, Funk the Cajun Blues, Guns of the Magnificent Seven" from Single 21:37 - FEEDBACK 24:20 - Tallymoore "Star of the County Down" from One Foot Across the Ocean 27:26 - Adam Beattie "A Thousand Roads" from Somewhere Round The Bend 31:09 - Wicked Tinkers "Just Some Jigs (Live)" from Banger for Breakfast 34:39 - Laughing Jack "I'm Not Irish" from Live at the Indy Folk Series 37:50 - Eddie Biggins "The Rising of the Moon" from Hey, I'm Singing Over Here! 40:08 - HAPPY 500TH 41:08 - Heather Dale “Farmer's Curst Wife” from My Celtic Heart 45:35 - Blame Not the Bard "The Banshee Jig" from Soundcheck 46:54 - Andrew McManus “Smooth Forms of Rock” from Days of Wonder 52:42 - Harmundi “Mountain Spear” from Um Orvalho Boreal 56:18 - Melanie Gruben “Puck and the Hour of the Wolf” from A Faery Song 58:58 - THANKS 1:00:14 - Karen Matheson "Diamond Ring" from Still Time 1:03:14 - Ryan MacNeil "The Whistling Postman" from Shuffle 1:06:49 - Stout Pounders "The Mooch" from Pour Decisions 1:10:11 - Cale "Come To The Irish Dance" from Even From Here 1:13:33 - CLOSING 1:15:06 - Marc Gunn "Old Dun Cow" from St. Patrick's Day The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Listen to Stout Pounders' story on Pub Songs & Stories. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra - long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Morgan George, Samir Malak, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Huw Kinsella emaield: "Hello Marc, hope you are well. I would just like to let you know that i have been listening to your podcast for over 10 years! I lived in Qatar in the middle east from 2008 and recently returned home to Wales. I listen to your podcast while running and absolutely love it. Keeps me calm, as running can be quite tough in the hills of wales! I particularly love the Andrew Mcmanus song searching for the sun on elisode 493, but cant seem to find it anywhere to download. Anyway, thank you so much for your music, you will never realise just how much it means to me and i look forward to every thursday when i can download and listen! Have a great day, sending lots of love from Wales." David Scovel emailed a photo: "Hi Marc, I thoroughly enjoy the Podcast. I love Celtic Music. I listen to it while I split wood, walk our Boxer, or up on a ladder while washing windows.  Today I was Cross Country Skiing down by the CT River with my favorite girl (who has lots of English, Irish and Scot in her bloodline). Actually she’s more than a girl, she’s been by me side as a bride for 33 years! She’s starting to like the podcast more and more." ...more

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• St. Patrick's Day Mind-Blowing Tribute #500

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  Mar 11 2021

  Enjoy a mind-blowing St Patrick’s Day Tribute as we celebrate the 500th episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The Tannahill Weavers, Poitin, The Selkie Girls, Doolin', Brad Reid, Jesse Ferguson, Seasons, Flook, Tuatha de Danann, A Shamrock in Kudzu, Colleen Raney, Dun Aengus, The Gatehouse Well, Brigid's Crossing, Andrew D. Huber, 3 Pints Gone, The Flying Toads, Avourneen, Emma Langford, THE DIVINERS, Deirdre Graham, BassPipes, Beth Patterson, Caliceltic Ed Miller, Cady Finlayson, Kinnfolk, The Rowan Tree, Clover's Revenge, Jim Sharkey, Crépuscule, Dublin Abbey, Emerald Accent, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Lissa-Kathe, Claire Roche, Trip McCool, Kellswater Bridge, Old Man Flanagan's Ghost, Medusa's Wake, Lilt, Roads to Home, Skeleton McKee, Katherine Nagy, Stephanie Claussen Dave Howard Coons, Billy Treacy & the Scope, Conleth Kane, Reilly, Tiffany Schaefer, Dylan Walshe, The Wild Irish Roses, The Muckers, Triskele, Poor Man's Gambit, The ipaddies, Eamonn Flynn, Seldom Sober, Heavy Blarney, Kyle Gryphon, Poisoned Dwarf, John McLean Allan/Stand Easy, Marc Gunn, Sam Gillogly I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:00:06 - The Tannahill Weavers "Gordon Duncan Set" from Òrach (The Golden Anniversary) 0:00:29 - Gordon Duncan Set 0:05:08 - WELCOME 0:07:39 - Poitin 0:08:16 - Poitin "Brendan's Reels" from Simple Pleasures 0:12:17 - The Selkie Girls 0:12:53 - The Selkie Girls "Braighe Loch Lall" from Running With the Morrigan 0:16:14 - Doolin’ 0:16:35 - Doolin' "Sailing Across the Ocean" from Doolin' 0:19:23 - Brad Reid 0:19:32 - Brad Reid "The Lame Duck" from The Conundrum 0:22:49 - Jesse Ferguson 0:23:04 - Jesse Ferguson "Lady Franklin's Lament" from Sailor Songs 0:26:53 - Seasons 0:27:27 - Seasons "Cambridge Town" from Seasons 0:30:44 - Flook Sarah 0:30:55 - Flook "Reel for Rubik / Toward the Sun" from Ancora 0:31:13 - Reel for Rubik / Toward the Sun 0:36:14 - Tuatha de Dannan 0:36:29 - Tuatha de Danann "Guns and Pikes" from In Nomine Éireann 0:40:00 - A Shamrock in Kudzu 0:40:25 - A Shamrock in Kudzu "3 The  Humors of Tully Grine" from Foggy Morning 0:42:39 - Colleen Raney 0:42:53 - Colleen Raney "Stand Up for Love" from Here This Is Home 0:46:29 - FEEDBACK 0:47:58 - Harper Denhard Feedback 0:48:14 - Three Pints and a Glass Feedback 0:48:24 - Dun Aengus "Botany Bay" from Down By The Glenside 0:48:34 - Botany Bay 0:51:38 - The Gatehouse Well "Top of the World" from Bring You Ashore 0:51:55 - Top of the World 0:55:34 - Brigid's Crossing "High Cooley's Reel" from The Fall 0:56:15 - High Cooley's Reel 0:59:30 - Andrew D. Huber "Safe Passage Home"  from Safe Passage Home 0:59:50 - Safe Passage Home 1:03:05 - 3 Pints Gone "Donald McGillavry" from Live At The Shamrock Club 1:03:17 - Donald McGillavry 1:06:22 - The Flying Toads "The Flowing Tide?" from Warts 'n All 1:06:51 - The Flowing Tide 1:11:23 - Avourneen "The Wind that Shakes the Barley" from Sparrow 1:11:46 - The Wind that Shakes the Barley 1:14:14 - Emma Langford "Sailor's Wife" from Sowing Acorns 1:14:43 - Sailor's Wife 1:17:39 - THE DIVINERS "Daychovo Horo" from earshot (EP) 1:18:11 - Daychovo Horo 1:20:53 - Deirdre Graham "Air Fàir an Là" from URRANTA 1:21:04 - Air Fàir an Là 1:24:18 - BassPipes "Roots & Reeds" from Single 1:24:50 - Roots & Reeds 1:30:19 - Beth Patterson "Before the Blaze" from Firebrand 1:30:34 - Before the Blaze 1:34:46 - Caliceltic "The Foxes" from Some Kinda EP or Sumthin' 1:35:19 - The Foxes 1:37:27 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS 1:37:48 - Ed Miller "The Wark O' the Weavers" from Come Awa' Wi' Me 1:37:53 - The Wark O' the Weavers 1:41:32 - Cady Finlayson "The Earl of Dalhousie's Happy Return to Scotland" from Celtic Purple 1:41:53 - The Earl of Dalhousie's Happy Return to Scotland 1:43:13 - Kinnfolk "Right All Right" from Kinnfolk 1:43:39 - Right All Right 1:46:27 - The Rowan Tree "SS Carthage" from Kolar's Gold 1:46:38 - SS Carthage 1:52:46 - Clover's Revenge "Big Strong Man" from Truants And Absolution 1:53:18 - Big Strong Man 1:55:19 - Jim Sharkey "Mother Jones" from A Lovely Day 1:55:37 - Mother Jones 2:01:19 - Crépuscule "Donald Morrison Set" from Hap and Rowe 2:01:41 - Donald Morrison Set 2:06:13 - Dublin Abbey "Bodhran Man" from Single 2:06:21 - Bodhran Man 2:08:46 - Emerald Accent "June Apple / Blackberry Blossom" from The Oats Field 2:09:20 - June Apple / Blackberry Blossom 2:13:02 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Where The Moorcocks Crow" from Lovers' Well 2:13:30 - Where The Moorcocks Crow 2:17:36 - Lissa - Kathe  "The Sprite" from Calanais 2:18:05 - The Sprite 2:20:55 - THANKS 2:21:29 - Claire Roche "Dedication" from From Then Until the Here and Now 2:21:44 - Dedication 2:26:36 - Trip McCool "The Selkie Girl" from Hang Me Out to Dry 2:27:14 - The Selkie Girl 2:31:39 - Kellswater Bridge "Archibald MacDonald of Keppoch" from The Proof is in the Pudding 2:31:52 - Archibald MacDonald of Keppoch 2:35:59 - Old Man Flanagan's Ghost "On Yonder Bay" from Far From Shore 2:36:16 - On Yonder Bay 2:38:39 - Medusa's Wake "Lawlor's Lament" from Rascals and Rogues 2:39:05 - Lawlor's Lament 2:42:36 - Lilt "The Price of My Pig / The Coming of Spring / Paddy Fahy's" from X 2:43:13 - The Price of My Pig / The Coming of Spring / Paddy Fahy's 2:46:55 - Roads to Home "The Month of January" from Dark of the Moon 2:47:12 - The Month of January 2:52:00 - Skeleton McKee "When I'm up I Can't Get Down" from Edinburgh Underground 2:52:30 - When I'm up I Can't Get Down 2:56:00 - Katherine Nagy "Lay With Me" from Single 2:56:22 - Lay With Me 2:59:33 - Stephanie Claussen "Planxty Drew / Miss Noble" from The Road Home from Skye: Scottish and Irish Tunes 2:59:46 - Planxty Drew / Miss Noble 3:03:11 -GET MORE FREE MUSIC I hope you enjoyed last week’s 17 For St Patrick’s Day episode. All of the songs in that show will be available for free download for at least a couple years after this podcast goes live. It all happens this Sunday. So mark your calendar. Or just subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. And send an email to address in the episode for additional freebies. 3:03:33 - Dave Howard Coons "The Emigrant" from Sea Fever 3:03:43 - The Emigrant 3:06:39 - Billy Treacy & the Scope "The Market" from Single 3:06:52 - The Market 3:10:55 - Conleth Kane "Flourish" from Liberty 3:11:40 - Flourish 3:15:37 - Reilly "Paddy Works On the Railway" from Revelry & Regret 3:15:58 - Paddy Works On the Railway 3:19:33 - Tiffany Schaefer "To Drive the Cold Winter Away" from Tara's Halls 3:19:50 - To Drive the Cold Winter Away 3:25:47 - Dylan Walshe "Lady Lee" from All Manner of Ways 3:26:02 - Lady Lee 3:29:01 - The Wild Irish Roses "Jenny Nettles" from Full Bloom 3:29:24 - Jenny Nettles 3:31:47 - The Muckers "Maid of Amsterdam" from The Muckers 3:32:02 - Maid of Amsterdam 3:34:48 - Triskele "I'm a Lass" from The Collar City Uprising (Live) 3:35:35 - Im a Lass (Live) 3:37:35 - Poor Man's Gambit "Rocky Road to Dublin" from Land of Sunshine 3:37:42 - Rocky Road to Dublin 3:43:04 - VOTE IN CELTIC TOP 20 3:43:24 - The ipaddies "The Lonesome Boatman" from Playground 3:43:47 - The Lonesome Boatman 3:47:01 - Eamonn Flynn "Yeah You Right" from Black Coddle 3:47:17 - Yeah You Right 3:51:14 - Seldom Sober "Home Boys Home" from Six Months in Confession 3:51:27 - Home Boys Home 3:54:32 - Heavy Blarney "Heavy Roddy MacCorley" from From Bog To Swamp 3:54:53 - Heavy Roddy MacCorley 3:58:50 - Kyle Gryphon "Broken Down Sport" from Isolation 3:59:05 - Broken Down Sport 4:01:26 - Poisoned Dwarf "Cloudy Bay" from Bolt The Door 4:01:43 - Cloudy Bay 4:05:55 - John McLean Allan/Stand Easy "This Moment" from Stand Easy 4:06:10 - This Moment 4:11:06 - CLOSING 4:12:37 - Marc Gunn, Sam Gillogly "Brandywine River Reel" from Dancing With Hobbits 4:15:53 - ICMP CREDITS WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. We have a bit of a different show today. I told my graphic designer, Miranda Nelson, that the St Patrick’s Day show would be the 500th episode of the podcast. She thought about it and came back and asked, “would you mind if I collected some audio feedback from some of the artists on the show.” I said,” sure! That sounds great!” I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect much of a response. But I remembered that she suggested this when I started compiling this 500th episode. She forwarded me some feedback via email. I looked through them and didn’t see any audio. “Oh well,” I thought. “Less than I expected, but that’s fine.” Then I noticed one band mentioned something about including audio in their email. But I never got that. So I emailed and asked Miranda where that audio was. Her response, “it’s in the folder you set up on Google Drive.” Oh yeah! I did do that, didn’t I? I opened up the folder and was floored to find over 60 recordings by Celtic bands wishing me a  happy 500th episode. Wow! Ye know a couple pieces are easy to pop into an episode. But I didn’t think about how to include ALL OF THESE pieces? So what should I do for this show? Instead of me introducing bands and songs, I’m gonna let the artists do it themselves. I will play their congratulations as a way of introducing their music. Course that means if you want to find out the name of the song or tune, you will need to visit the shownotes at CelticMusicPodcast.com or just check your podcatcher. Because each track has a time stamp so you can easily look it up. That said, I’ll have a few moments to break up the music and say hi. But for the most part this is just music and congratulations. I want to thank Miranda Nelson Designs for all of her hard work in making this happen. Miranda has a whole bunch of Celtic shirt designs you should check out at mirandanelsondesigns.com. And I want to thank everyone who has supported this podcast over the past 16 years. And without further adieu, let’s meet the bands. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Paul Crowley, Cynthia R, Shawn B, Mark B You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Anne Smith emailed a St Patrick's Day photo last year: "Dear Marc, Responding to your request for St. Patrick’s Day photos in the newsletter! My husband and I live in Deep East Texas, but on St. Patrick’s Day Eve, we had the rare and wonderful opportunity to see the Chieftains perform in the nearby town of Tyler, Texas! We wore our Celtic finery (photo attached) and enjoyed a splendid show. We also loved the opening act, an Irish/Americana/folk fusion group called Switchback. Thank you for all you do to promote Celtic music!" Steve Cahill sent a St Patrick's Day photo: "Having a great time holding onto a beautiful night St. Patrick’s Day 2019! Slainte!" Jan Czenkusch sent some St Patrick's Day photos from 2019: "After church we went to our son's soccer game.  Interestingly it was the green team (Celtic Cowboys) against the orange team (don't know their name)." ...more

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• St. Patrick's Day 17 #499

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  Mar 04 2021

  Let’s kick off Celtic Culture Awareness Month way early with 17 beautiful and inspiring songs and tunes for St Patrick’s Day. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Joseph Carmichael, The Gatehouse Well, Beyond The Pale, Tartanic, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, The Jig Is Up!, Rising Gael, Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly, Gerry O'Beirne, Tullamore, The Gothard Sisters, Sylvia Woods, Songs For Ceilidh, Claire Roche, The Boston Harbor Bhoys, Master ‘Bones’ Jangle and The Voodoo Island Cannibals, Bridgid's Cross I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Remember. You will be able to download all 17 of these tracks just a few days before St Patrick’s Day. I will send you an email reminder when that free music becomes available when you subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:07 - Joseph Carmichael “Merrily Kissed The Quaker's Wife” 3:18 - WELCOME 4:55 - The Gatehouse Well “Tree Gap Set” from Bring You Ashore 8:37 - Beyond The Pale “Catalpa Rescue” from Wantin' Something More 12:10 - Tartanic “Nordic Twister” from Uncharted 16:00 - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh “Bríd Óg Ní Mháille” from Foxglove and Fuschia Pronunciation: Breed ow - g nee wall - ya 20:53 - FEEDBACK 23:16 - The Jig Is Up! “I Once Loved A Lass  -  Da Slockit Light” from On Yer Toes! 28:59 - Rising Gael “The Trooper and the Maid” from Roots 32:21 - Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly “Hobbit Hornpipe” from Dancing With Hobbits 34:45 - Gerry O'Beirne “Swimming The Horses” from Swimming The Horses 37:24 - THANKS 39:06 - Tullamore “(I’ll Meet Thee On) The Lea Rig” from Six Strings and Coffee Beans 43:31 - The Gothard Sisters “It's the Little Things” from It's the Little Things 47:07 - Sylvia Woods “The Legend” from The Harp of Brandiswhiere 50:08 - FREEBIES 51:50 - Songs For Ceilidh “Rothsea - O” from Falling Forward 55:03 - Claire Roche “Sitting In A Green Field” from From Then To The Here And Now 58:40 - The Boston Harbor Bhoys “The Irish Girl” from We'll All Go Together 1:02:29 - Master ‘Bones’ Jangle and The Voodoo Island Cannibals “Fish in the Sea” from Sail into the Wind 1:06:38 - CLOSING 1:08:18 - Bridgid's Cross “My love has gone across the sea” from Half Two The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. I have a very special show to share with you today. It’s a tradition that I’ve been doing longer than this podcast. Every St Patrick’s Day since before the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast even existed, I published a blog where I shared 17 Celtic MP3s that you could download for free for St Patrick’s Day. You see, I interact with a LOT of Celtic bands and musicians. They gave me permission to give away some of their music. All they ask is that I tell you where to find out more about them so that perhaps you might buy their music and support them. Today, you will hear ALL of the songs that you will be able download for free on St Patrick’s Day. So if there’s a song or tune that you absolutely love in today’s show. You can either visit their website by following the link in the shownotes, or you can wait until March 14, when I will email you a link where you can download all of the music for free. If you want to jump the gun, the downloads are actually now available to all of our Song Hengers. These folks pledge $5 per episode or more per month to support this podcast on Patreon. I’ll tell you more about that later. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Morgan George, Samir Malak, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. If you want to find out Celtic musicians on Patreon, I have a blog article about that. FREEBIES We will publish our 500th episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast next week. This show started in 2005, a year after podcasting became a phenomena. But even before that my goal was to change the way you hear Celtic music, both as a marketing term and how you listen. I started giving away free music like the 17 for St Patrick’s Day. Then I gave away free podcasts like this and other podcasts I host. In fact, I’d like you to check out 11 St Patrick’s Day Facts in the Pub Songs Podcast. I created that episode with some fun facts about St Patrick’s Day and combined it with music from bands in this podcast. I also launched some St Patrick’s Day stories in that podcast. So subscribe and check it out. I have a free eBook for Celtic musicians. It’s called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. If you want some internet marketing tips, you will want to get that book. And I realized after compiling this list, that that’s a lot of things to share. So if you send an email to email address in the show, then you will get links to all of these freebies. Plus there’s a few exclusive podcast episodes that are not in the public feed. And I’ll show you how to get a free CD of mine while they last. #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Tove Larsen emailed: "I am new at your great podcast.  And i enjoy it very much.   I am at a job ,cleaning, at a Windmill factory in Denmark  i look forward to the next podcast  so thank you for great stories, comment and Music" Luz Leitner emailed: "Hello, Marc My name is Luz. I came from Brasil but I've  live in Austria since 2015. When I arrived here, everything was so different that I was very sad at the beginning. So I wanted to hear something that could make me feel better. I looked for Radio that Irish and/or Scottish music played, because I love such music. And "voila" - I found your podcast and since then it is being my company specially during my walkout with my dog. I am your fan and I love the music selections. I always try to write those I like more to find out more about the artists. Thanks for your amazing work. "Alles gute"" Hank Woodward emailed: "Hi Marc, Hope the new year finds you and your family safe and healthy. As rough as 2020 was , the Irish and Celtic Music podcast remained a bright spot and ongoing inspiration to me. And the podcast is beginning 2021 just as outstanding as ever. In other news: you may recall that my older son Jackson, high school orchestra violist, got to perform in Carnegie Hall with Irish tenor Eric Cahill in march in NYC St. Patrick’s Day parade in 2018. Well, my younger son Michael plays trumpet in the high school band, and they have been invited to participate in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in 2022 in......wait for it....DUBLIN! Again, So much thanks for bringing us all the podcast. Slainte’"...more

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• Thar Be Shanties #498

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  Feb 25 2021

  This may not be a full episode of sea shanties, but you’ll get some great Celtic music and find out how to find sea shanties on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe. Get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Reel Treble, The Jig Is Up!, Tallymoore, Brigid's Crossing, The Known World Project, Laughing Jack, Brass Lassie, Saby O', Scythian, Eddie Biggins, Kevin Neidig & Mary-Kate Spring Lee, The Shanties, Sprag Session, Wakefire, Tuatha de Danann, Brad Tuck I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Next week is the 17 for St Patrick’s Day episode. Basically, I’m gonna preview the 17 songs and tunes that you will be able to download for free just a few days before St Patrick’s Day. If you’re subscribed to the Celtic Music Magazine, then you will get an email reminder when that free music becomes available. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - Reel Treble "Reel Set" from single 5:30 - WELCOME 6:59 - The Jig Is Up!   "Man of the House - O'Keeffe's Speed the Plow" from First Steps 9:48 - Tallymoore "I'm Alone" from One Foot Across the Ocean 12:43 - Brigid's Crossing "High Cooley's Reel" from The Fall 15:55 - The Known World Project "Wolves" from The Willow Sessions 20:12 - FEEDBACK 22:26 - Laughing Jack "Across the Western Ocean (Live)" from Live at the Indy Folk Series 27:08 - Brass Lassie "Ann Lacey's/Taybank Shenanigans" from Brass Lassie 30:38 - Saby O' "Garden Of Graves" from Lilac Sky 34:15 - Scythian "Men of the North" from Roots & Stones 38:41 - Eddie Biggins "Down by the Glenside (The Bold Fenian Men)" from Hey, I'm Singing Over Here! 40:59 - THANKS 42:20 - Neidig & Lee "Snow on the Hills" from single 45:45 - The Shanties "Just Like A Picture" from Fear Not 49:32 - Sprag Session "Paddy's" from Sprag Session 55:16 - Wakefire "South Australia" from To a Distant Shore 58:07 - Tuatha de Danann "Newry Highwayman" from In Nomine Éireann 1:00:59 - CLOSING 1:03:03 - Brad Tuck "Get Up, Jack! John, Sit Down!" from The Rocky Isle The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Today’s show title mentions Shanties. But this is NOT an episode of sea shanties. Yes. There are a couple. And there’s also a band called The Shanties. But if you want actual sea shanties, check out episode #414 of the podcast. In that show, we break down some of the traditional sea shanties you will find. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I’m looking for some good stories to share. You see, I also host the Pub Songs Podcast. I started sharing stories from Celtic musicians. I’d like to do more of those. So if you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Paul Crowley, Cynthia R, shawn b, Mark B You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com woodland folk emailed photos: "Listening and drifting. Always good company...#,-)"   James Martin emailed: "Hey Marc, not sure if you’re helping to share musicians streaming or not, but there’s a guy up in Seattle who streams music for 2 hours on Saturday evenings (7:30 to 9:30 pst) if anyone is looking for an Irish Music Fix on the weekends. He’s on Facebook under “That Irish Guy”. I can across him randomly and thought I’d share!" Daniel Flowerdew emailed a question: "Hello ?? first I wanted to say I have been listening to your podcast since the early 2000’s. I have always enjoyed it and have found a ton of great music through it! One of which I am trying to find! I wanted to contact you to see if you could help. It was maaaaaaany years ago. I believe it was something like “Wandering Mary” ? It was about a woman that waited by the shore for her William, eventually joined a ship crew, found him cheating on her so she shot him and then became a pirate. Maybe “Dreaded Mary” ? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you for all of the great tunes and humor throughout the years." I don't really have time to help people find songs. But I threw out a few suggestions and eventually figured out he was looking for "Devilish Mary" by The Whiskey Bards. That was in episode #40 from 2007. If there is a song you're looking for, you should definitely check out the Irish & Celtic Music Club on Facebook. It's a great resource for finding more Celtic music. And there are a lot of listeners who are a part of the group....more

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• St. Patrick's March #497

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  Feb 18 2021

  We’re marching our way towards St Patrick’s Day on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. The Bookends, Marc Gunn, Sam Gillogly, Deirdre Graham, The Gas Men, Roads to Home, The Known World Project, Lorcan Mac Mathuna, Hawp, The Darkeyed Musician, Scythian, Reilly, Tuatha de Danann, Andrew McManus, Brad Tuck I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - The Bookends "St Patrick's March" from Chapter One 5:05 - WELCOME 5:37 - Marc Gunn, Sam Gillogly "Battle of Aughrim/Star of Munster" from Selcouth 9:11 - Deirdre Graham "Uamh an Oir" from URRANTA Pronunciation Uamh an Oir - Oo-uv un Ore 14:00 - The Gas Men "Patsy Geary's/Connie O'Connell's/Going to the Well for Water" from Clement Street 17:58 - Roads to Home "Carrickfergus" from Dark of the Moon 22:52 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 27:35 - The Known World Project "Thig am Bata" from The Willow Sessions Pronunciation Thig an bata - Hig un but-ah 30:02 - Lorcan Mac Mathuna "The Dead Kings" from An Bhuatais & The Meaning of Life Pronunciation An Bhuatais - Un Voo-a-tish 37:13 - Hawp "O, Mary Turn Awa'" from Storm and Calm 39:44 - The Darkeyed Musician "The Pledge" from The Pledge 43:53 - THANKS 45:10 - Scythian "Galway City" feat. Shane Hayes from Roots & Stones 48:36 - Reilly "Brave the Fight" from Saints of the Ocean 52:16 - Tuatha de Danann "The Master Reels" from In Nomine Eireann 57:30 - Andrew McManus "One of a Kind" from Days of Wonder 1:01:56 - CLOSING 1:03:14 - Brad Tuck "Off to Sea" from The Rocky Isle The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I’m looking for some good stories to share. You see, I also host the Pub Songs Podcast. I started sharing stories from musicians about their songs. I’d like to do more of those. So if you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email at marc@marcgunn.com. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Cynthia R, shawn b, Mark B, Paul Crowley You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com James Slaven emailed photos: "Hey, Marc! Hope things are going well!  Still immensely enjoying the podcast.  It's been quite helpful as I hike around state parks to get some socially distanced exercise and keep sane during my ten months (so far) of working from home.  A few pictures are attached of various hikes that I was taking while listening to your various shows.  There's nothing like having the bagpipes come on as you crest a hill and see a beautiful lake! Also, I'm enjoying the variety in the shows.  Bagpipe and Irish pub tunes are my two favorites, but being exposed to other fusion genres and having a nice mixture of genders and of cultures is awesome.   Keep up the good work!" Mike Nichols emailed: "I think you have played a track from Sea Star on one of your programs I have heard.  I believe Faye was part of a duo that performed under the moniker of Syren. I have one track of theirs from the old "noise trade " or downloads,com days. Red is the Rose: I love this track to a degree that is not reasonable. Wondering if you have any information about where that music catalog might be available. Would love to hear Great Selkie or Moon Jubilee, I'm sure your cast experience could weave either of those into a fantastic episode of one of creatures and the other of celebration songs. Just Mike's opinion. Thanks for a terrific show. Your great work helps me with long drives at my work. I've been busily sharing the show with a few select friends. Thanks again" David Black emailed: "Hi, Further to your episode #483 about being poor but happy I would suggest an Irish song immediately suited to this subject called Cad É Sin Don Té Sin (a rather strange expression in the Irish Language meaning, what's it to you if it doesn't bother you). Altan have done a great version with a different melody." KIM KNEBEL emailed: "Hi Marc. Just listened to the recent podcast featuring women in Celtic music. Suggestion for the new version: The Holman sisters of Tuatha Dea (Rebecca Mullikin) and their violinist, Laura Smith. The song Alienn Dun is haunting and their voices just amazing. While they've gone a bit more to the rock side, their older music has a Celtic/Gypsy flair. Laura is a newer addition and is pretty amazing. Thank you for all you do!!"...more

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• Much Needed Catharsis #496

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  Feb 11 2021

  It’s time for some much needed catharsis thanks to Celtic music on the Irish & Celtic  Music Podcast. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Andrew Finn Magill, Harmundi, West of Eden, Screeched Inn, na Skylark, The Gothard Sisters, Keyreel, Ciaran Ruby, The ipaddies, Marc Gunn, Follow the Crows, Cale, The Thingama Jigs, Heavy Blarney, The Rumjacks, Clann An Drumma I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - Andrew Finn Magill "Sailing to Chicago" from Drive & Lift 3:31 - WELCOME 5:00 - Harmundi "Snow Set" from Um Orvalho Boreal 11:15 - West of Eden "Haul Away" from Safe Crossing 13:58 - Screeched Inn "Catharsis" from single 17:40 - na Skylark "Oh Love! It Is A Killing Thing" from single 20:50 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 25:40 - The Gothard Sisters "The Boatman's Call" from Mountain Rose 29:06 - Keyreel "Flashlight Jig Set" from Fiddle 32:23 - Ciaran Ruby "Landfall/March of the Dispossessed" from single 37:28 - The ipaddies "The Lonesome Boatman" from Playground 40:43 - Marc Gunn "Purple Flower" from St Patrick's Day 44:09 - THANKS 46:13 - Follow the Crows "Quiet Land of Erin II" from West Is East 50:20 - Cale "A Pint o'Stout" from Even From Here 53:28 - The Thingama Jigs "A Guy Can Dream" from single 57:14 - Heavy Blarney "The Kereru" from single 59:03 - The Rumjacks “Hestia” from Hestia (out in March) 1:02:37 - CLOSING 1:03:53 - Clann An Drumma "The Little Girl" from Order of the Stag The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I’m looking for some good stories to share. You see, I also host the Pub Songs Podcast. I started sharing stories from musicians about their songs. I’d like to do more of those. So if you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email at marc@marcgunn.com. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. Subscribe and listen to the Pub Songs & Stories podcast. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: David Scovel, Shawn McLeod, RC, River Godbee You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Carson Sprenger emailed a photo: "So glad I found your podcast on this day. I live on a small island in the Pacific Northwest. Years ago in college I studied irish history and literature.  I spent six months traveling in your dear county, hitching and working on farms in the year of 1995.  My goodness, in these times and in the dark of winter it's such a good thing to discover good music and hear of the good people dedicated to supporting independent music and thought.  Hats off to you.  You made my day.” Iris Pea M. Tyczynska emailed from Bournemouth, England: "Hey there, Thanks a lot for the podcast :3. I like Irish and Celtic music a lot, so it's a treat. While listening, I dance with my hula hoop ??. I can send you a video next time if you like. When I'm not dancing, I drink local apple juice from a green wine glass while chilling on the sofa ?????" Eric Guarin emailed: "Well, I guess I skipped New Year's, but am just finishing listening to the Celtic Christmas Women episode. Really nice! I especially thought the closer (Sharon Shannon's "Christmas Time Again") totally fabulous-if it could ever get mainstream play it could become a new classic. I did notice that in Apple CarPlay, the name of the song and artist pops up. Cool! Has anyone else mentioned that? But at the same time, I'd suggest putting the artist name first. The reason is that display space even on an 8" screen cuts off the artist name. And last or alas, I had really really hoped to join a Celtic Invasion, but you will be roaming during my last week of the school year.*  :-(   Well, another time, I hope. Cheers" Aaron Adair commented on Patreon: "That was much-needed salve, Mark. Thank you for sharing your love with us all. Be well."...more

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• The Cat Rambles #495

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  Feb 04 2021

  Let’s go rambling...with our cats through some glorious Celtic music. Stringer's Ridge, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Deirdre Graham, Clann An Drumma, Tallymoore, Andrew McManus, Kinnfolk, Gwilym Morus, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Wicked Tinkers, The Shanties, Scythian, THE DIVINERS I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - Stringer's Ridge "The Cat Rambles / The Star Above the Garter / The Pipe on the Hob" from Handmade 4:27 - WELCOME 5:16 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "Stable Door" from Thumb Twiddling 11:10 - Deirdre Graham "Dòmhnall nan Dòmhnall" from URRANTA 15:58 - Clann An Drumma "Black Dog" from Order of the Stag 20:02 - Tallymoore "How Were We to Know" from One Foot Across the Ocean 25:26 - FEEDBACK 28:51 - Andrew McManus "Deirdre of the Sorrows" from Days of Wonder 34:07 - Kinnfolk "The Borden Set: The Tuned Bodhran / Run from the Horseshoe / The Spinning Silver Penny (Live)" from Single 39:09 - Gwilym Morus "For You" from Live Celtic Invasion of Wales 42:33 - THANKS 44:24 - The Merry Wives of Windsor "Tan Yn Llyn" from Come One, Come All! Pronunciation: tahn-en-ltheen 47:12 - Wicked Tinkers "Donald MacGilvary" from Rant 50:54 - The Shanties "Just Like A Picture" from Fear Not 54:44 - Scythian "Broken String" from Roots & Stones 57:27 - CLOSING 58:27 - THE DIVINERS "The Man Bransfield" from Single The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. We are just five episodes away from 500 episodes of this podcast. If you have any comments or feedback to share for that big episode in March, email me. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Our Celtic Legends pledge $25 or more every month to support this podcast. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Paul Crowley, Morgan George, Samir Malak, Patricia Conner, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson Designs, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, robert michael kane, Tiffany Knight, Rian P Kegerreis, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Hank Woodward, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Dwayne Butcher commented on Patreon: "Wonderful show! Thank you for starting the year off on such a wonderful note! (I have yet to listen to the Jan 3 episode.) Wishing you all the best in 2021. Stay happy and healthy." Carol E replied to the Celtic Music Magazine: "Got the music. I just listen so I can’t tell you who my favorites are. I did like the running podcast you did even though I don’t run.  Appreciate your podcast. Thanks much for all the music." Terry E. asked by email: "Hi Marc ... Will Celtic Music Mag be featuring anything on Leahy and also the band Cécilia (Erin Leahy is also a member of this band as well) ... as they both have new CD’s out and Leahy has a Christmas song out too ... it would be great to see/ hear them on your podcasts or magazine.  Thank you for taking time to read my rant for the day..." Trevor N. Teuscher emailed: "Hey Marc, I have something of a request for a song to play on a future podcast, if it is possible. I don't recall if you have ever played any songs by the band Touchstone or not. I wouldn't be surprised if you haven't since they were only active in the early 1980's. However it was lead by the still active and highly influential Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill. On their album, The New Land, is a song titled Susannah Martin. This song brings together two seemingly very different interests of mine: Irish and Celtic Music and the history of the Salem Witch Trials. I have recently been studying a lot about the history of the Salem Witch Trials, since I recently discovered various familial connections to many of the people involved in those historical events. Susannah Martin, the subject of the song, is especially important to me personally, since she is my 10th great grandmother. The song tells her story in a hauntingly beautiful way. Anyway, I don't know how easy it would be to get permission to play songs from a band that hasn't been together for several decades, but if you can, I would be grateful. Slainte, Trevor"...more

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• The Road to Anywhere #494

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  Jan 28 2021

  Are you too ready to hit the road? Though I wanna return to Scotland or Ireland, I’ll happily take the road to anywhere with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Mithril, John Williams & Dean Magraw, Jil Chambless & Scooter Muse, Con Durham & Maz O'Flaherty, Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac, The Selkie Girls, The Rogues, RG Paddler, Cluan, Moch Pryderi, Patsy O'Brien, Don Gabbert, Marys Lane, Icewagon Flu, Molly Bauckham I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - Mithril "The Ale Is Dear/The Road To Kerrigoarch/The Boarding House Jig" from The Return Home 5:16 - WELCOME 6:08 - John Williams & Dean Magraw "Road to Wexford (jig)" from Raven 10:17 - Jil Chambless & Scooter Muse "The Road to Drumleman" from The Laverock Song 15:19 - Con Durham & Maz O'Flaherty "Reels: Josie McDermott's, Come West Along The Road, The Dairy Maid" from Ar An Sli (On The Way) Pronunciation: Air un Shlee 18:33 - Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac "Rinn Mi Córr is Naoi Mìle / I Travelled More Than Nine Miles" from Seinn Pronunciation: Rin Me Core Iss Nee Meal-a 21:52 - FEEDBACK 26:15 - The Selkie Girls "Cheyenne" from Running With the Morrigan 29:06 - The Rogues "A Rogue Less Travelled" from V.O 31:54 - RG Paddler "Travelling Song" from Twisted Stick 37:20 - Cluan "Johnny Allen's (reels)" from The High Road 41:52 - Moch Pryderi "Trafaeliais Y Byd (I Traveled the World)" from Moch IV 44:34 - THANKS 46:18 - Patsy O'Brien "The Traveler" from Irish Guitar 49:41 - Don Gabbert "The Road to Killybegs" from Tejas Go Bragh 51:42 - Marys Lane "Road Less Traveled/Harvest Home" from Wild Unknown 54:44 - Icewagon Flu "Follow Me Up to Carlow" from Off the Wagon 57:43 - CLOSING 58:47 - Molly Bauckham "Somewhere Along the Road" from Maid on the Shore The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. One of my big hopes for this year is to get back overseas for my Celtic Invasion of Loch Lomond. But to make that happen, we have to beat the pandemic, mask up, and get vaccinated. In the spirit of travel, my graphic designer, Miranda Nelson, suggested this theme--The Road to Anywhere. I picked songs and tunes with a travel theme. Let’s hit the road... THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Laura MacKenzie, Amy StarChild, Mike R, Sarah C, Henry C, Greg John C, Michelle M, and our newest Celtic Legend, Morgan George. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ Do you want to get your music on the podcast? Complete the permission form at www.4celts.com. If you have a favorite artist who you think should be featured, email them. Ask them to submit. I can’t wait to share the music. #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Pete from The Bookends emailed: "Hi Marc - thanks so much for featuring us off the top of your podcast this week and for supporting Irish & Celtic music.  We're thrilled you bought the record and went on to play it on your show" Maddy Churchhouse emailed some photos: "Hi Marc, Love the podcast. You mentioned you like pictures so I thought I would send some! I listened to your Samhain episode and a few others from the backlog whilst wild camping the James Heriot Way (a 52 mile circular walk through Wensleydale & Swaledale) in the Yorkshire Dales for three days over the Halloween weekend. With the whirling leaves and autumn fellsides the podcast set the perfect magical atmosphere. The inspiring music was exactly what I needed to pick me up when my energy started to lag hiking down from the head of Swaledale as the sun set, and your cheerful commentary really kept my spirits high while I was night hiking under the full moon on Halloween night and looking for an appropriate place to pitch up! Thank you for spreading such awesome music." Sophia MacKay emailed: "Hello Mark! I first found the podcast through my mother, and have been listening for about 6 years now. It’s the soundtrack to my 40 minute walk to and from work, and what usually I listen to while I knit. What prompted me to finally reach out is the latest episode of the podcast. I wanted to make sure you knew Heather Alexander is now Alexander James Adams. He transitioned, and is therefore no longer a “Celtic woman”. I don’t know myself how to handle dead names when it comes to musicians with work still under their old name, but I’m sure you will do so with grace, considering your commitment to equality and diversity with your podcast." I did know that of course. I was a big fan of Heather Alexander’s work, which is why I reached out to Alex. After getting that emailed, I realized I should've asked Alex before adding Heather to the Celtic Woman show. So I did. Alexander James Adams responded: "Thanks for playing the music. No apologies needed. Heather was proud of her femininity. She worked hard at it.?? I tend to refer to her as a separate person, though I show her off vocally when it is needed. (It’s taken years to get a good falsetto??) I like to think that I just have her running around in the background, making commentary like they do for movies on the bonus DVD. It’s a red head thing! I’m fairly open with the fact that I transitioned and leave it up to each individual as to how or what they say. You can go with the “faerie tale” if you like; Heather being a changeling returned home and me being a Stolen Child released, or you can be straight with your audience. I trust your judgement. I’m honoured and happy for you to play the music of the Heatherlands. As the Heir, I keep the magic alive by holding all that has been done equal to all that will be. Honesty is always fulfilling for me. Again, thank you for supporting my music, especially this year. I’m glad you’re getting through this still standing and wish you great advancement in the new year! Happy Holidays!"...more

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• Grace and Kindness #493

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  Jan 21 2021

  Approach life with grace, kindness and generosity. You will have a happier, more fulfilling life. And it’ll make the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast even more enjoyable. Daimh, TJ Hull & Jeff Ksiazek, Andrew McManus, Dylan Foley, Tallymoore, Colleen Raney & Colm Maccárthaigh, Andrew Finn Magill, Jesse Ferguson, Kathryn Rose, Dave Howard Coons, Deirdre Graham, Lorcan Mac Mathuna, Follow the Crows, Wakefire, Scythian, Siubhail/Tress Maksimuk I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - Daimh "Pattern Day Jigs" from The Hebridean Sessions 3:36 - WELCOME 4:32 - TJ Hull & Jeff Ksiazek "Sergeant Early's Dream/Paddy Fahey's (reels)" from Eist 8:13 - Andrew McManus "Searching for the Sun" from Days of Wonder 11:43 - Dylan Foley "Bride's Favorite/Leitrim Fancy/Gallagher's Frolics" from Deliriously Happy 15:19 - Tallymoore "Ronnie Hall" from One Foot Across the Ocean 19:21 - FEEDBACK 23:30 - Colleen Raney & Colm Maccárthaigh "Bound for Caledonia" from Cuan 27:32 - Andrew Finn Magill "Polkas" from Drive & Lift 31:07 - Jesse Ferguson "The Holy Ground" from Sailor Songs 34:21 - Kathryn Rose "May Morning Dew from Origins 38:48 - Dave Howard Coons "The Emigrant" from Sea Fever 41:45 - THANKS 43:56 - Deirdre Graham "Mairead nan Cuiread" from URRANTA 48:00 - Lorcan Mac Mathuna "An raibh tú ar an gCaraig Part 2" from An Bhuatais & The Meaning of Life 49:49 - Follow the Crows "Tide Turns” from Single 54:22 - Wakefire "Tam Lin / Johnny Goes to France" from To A Distant Shore 56:42 - Scythian "The Bruce" from Roots & Stones 1:02:17 - CLOSING 1:03:44 - Siubhail/Tress Maksimuk "Fount of Grace" from Siubhail The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Congratulations to our new President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Hopefully our new leaders will bring a lot more stability and kindness for our future. But change does not come overnight. And it’s not dependent on the government. It’s on each of us to be kind and generous in our interactions, both inside and outside of our communities. Do you want to get your music on the podcast? Complete the permission form at www.4celts.com. If you have a favorite artist who you think should be featured, email them. Ask them to submit. I can’t wait to share the music. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Terry K. M, Keith S, Karen K, Eric F, Connie M, Margaret D, Derek Byrne, and as well as our long-time Celtic Legend Rian P Kegerreis. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Nan Griffin emailed: "Hi, I see your other podcasts on there and your music too and was wondering if your podcast, Irish and Celtic Music Podcast, will show up on Spotify anytime soon? Please advise and thanks" Georgy Grigoryev asked the same question. I told him the same answer I told Nan. He replied: "oh dang! it's a terrible decision from their side! Thanks for the podacst anyway! My favourite one and not like "oh I don't know they are all great" but truly honestly the most loved podcast!" Teddy Zeitlin emailed: "I just found your podcast. I am in the USA. In my 70s. I always loved folk music. I always found the sound of Irish music to be so comforting, so down to earth.  I was in Dublin a couple of years ago, and loved it.  Ireland is one of the places I hope to be able to visit again. COVID-19 go away!!! A couple of years ago while taking my then 8 year old granddaughter to Hebrew school, I put on a local Irish music show in the car. She loved the music. Glad I was able to pass that on to her. She plays violin. Hopefully one day the fiddle." (Gene) Brewer replied to the Celtic Music Magazine: "Yes, I did retrieve the free tracks and have installed them into my library, which continues to grow. Thank you very much. A few of my favorite bands/artists that I know names for are: Slainte (out of Seattle I believe but think they has broke up) Celtic Fiddle Festival (Kevin Burke is tremendous on the fiddle) Chieftains Altman There’s lots of artists I like but I don’t know or recall exactly their names. Right now I am living in a small SoCal desert town and there is no Celtic music scene here to my knowledge. this why I stream a lot of music. I’m retired so my entertainment funds are limited. so I look for the most for the least. Some people call it cheap, I call it frugal. However I’ll be getting the bumper sticker offer to help out the cause. My heritage is Irish (Ussery from County Cork), English, German and Cherokee Indian. My internet is flaky and sometimes real slow (DSL) like last night. Had trouble streaming the podcast. Looking into getting a better ISP."...more

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• I Will Always Love You #492

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  Jan 14 2021

  I will always love you. Thank you for celebrating Celtic culture through the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Serious Kitchen, The Kissers, Emma Langford, Andrew Finn Magill, Trip McCool, Triskele, The Bookends, Martyn Wylde, Franco Morone, Saby O', Heather Dale, Reilly, Stand Easy, John McLean Allan, Tuatha de Danann, Tara I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and tunes and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - Serious Kitchen "Batten Down the Hatches" from "Tig" 4:21 - WELCOME 5:10 - The Kissers "The Wedding (Mingulay Boat Song / Three Sails / Connaghtman's Rambles / Haste to the Wedding)" from Three Sails 11:39 - Emma Langford "The Winding Way Down to Kells Bay” from Sowing Acorns 15:33 - Andrew Finn Magill "Humors of Tullycrine" from Drive & Lift 19:37 - Trip McCool "The First Robin of Spring" from Hang Me Out to Dry 24:05 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 26:58 - Triskele "I Can Only Dream" from The Collar City Uprising 29:15 - The Bookends "Last Night in Ennistymon" from Chapter One 34:24 - Martyn Wylde "Absent Friends" from Learning from the Leaves 38:43 - Franco Morone "Giants Parade / Morrison Jig" from Single 42:40 - Saby O' "Left My Heart Behind" from Lilac Sky 46:15 - THANKS 48:28 - Heather Dale "Joan" from The Gabriel Hounds 52:23 - Reilly "Fireflies" from Revelry & Regret 56:27 - Stand Easy/John McLean Allan "Alasdair Mhic Cholla Ghasda" from Head in the Clouds 59:41 - Tuatha de Danann "The Devil Drink Cider" from In Nomine Eireann I interviewed Bruno Maia in the latest episode of the Pub Songs Podcast. You’ll find out how I ended up singing on this song for their new album. Plus, you’ll hear me sing my own version of the song. Plus you can get a St Patrick’s Day Gift. Listen now. 1:04:20 - CLOSING 1:06:44 - Tara "I Will Always Love You" from Single The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. It was a rollercoaster of a week here in the States. So I just want you to know, I love you for listening and for supporting the diversity in our Celtic community. It’s important to remember kindness in these tough times. So I hope I can bring a smile to your face with more great Celtic music. You may already know that I include timestamps in each episode. This makes it easier for you to find out who is playing and what the awesome track is. A few months ago, we started using an app called Forecast which creates chapters to make it even more easy. I can’t find the email. But a month or so ago, someone emailed and suggested that I put the artist name first, instead of listing the song first. I just did that. So now when you look at the show notes, it should be even easier to find out who is playing what track so you can vote for them in the Celtic Top 20. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Ben, Pamala, Vaidah Katz, Phyu Kyaw, melsing, Esther W, Hobie W, Patty and Dan C You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Brandon Carl emailed a couple photos: "Hello Mark it is nice to meet you. This is my first time messaging you. I have been a long time listener of your podcast and am always a fan of Irish and Celtic music. I am actually in a bagpipe band in Virginia and play the snare drum. What I normally do while listening to your podcasts is play my truck simulator on my PC. Euro Truck Simulator 2. It can be a pretty addicting game. Hope you have a great New Years and talk to you soon! Cheers! *Note:: Band photo was when I used to play the bass drum." Kristina Arroyo emailed a photo: "I’m working on this piece while listening to your beautiful show, started this on winter solstice." Scott Selhorst emailed from Dayton, Ohio: “Hello Marc, I have been a fan, a listener, and a supporter for a long time.  Listening to episode 491 got me thinking about this.  Episode 18 (April 2006) is still one I listen to every so often. My kids, much younger then, thought 4:15-4:20 was pretty cool.  You might think that is a very specific, possibly strange, 5-second range.  Listen to it, and you will understand why 4, 8, and 9 year old kids would think that was pretty cool.  I cannot recall how I initially found your music, but you introduced me to this genre of music, which I enjoy immensely.  Thank you."...more

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• Love for Planet Earth #491

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  Jan 07 2021

  Happy New Year! It’s a Do Over year. We’re gonna celebrate our glorious planet by cherishing our Celtic culture through 2-hours of diverse Celtic music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Tell a friend and subscribe today! The Bookends, Andrew Finn Magill, Roads to Home, Wakefire, Brass Lassie, Brad Tuck, The Celtic Camerata, Emma Langford, Cady Finlayson, Dave Howard Coons, John McLean Allan, Tara, Kathryn Rose, Mary Vanhoozer, Trip McCool, Tor, Martyn Wylde, Siubhail/Tress Maksimuk, Michael Tinker Tierney, Vintage Wildflowers, Saby O', Lorcan Mac Mathuna, Conleth Kane, Brian Haitz, Reilly, Clann An Drumma, The Kilt Lifters, Tuatha de Danann, Scythian, Brother Sea I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:08 - "The Salt Mine" by The Bookends from Chapter One 5:47 - WELCOME 6:36 - "Over the Moor to Maggie" by Andrew Finn Magill from Drive & Lift 10:11 - "Star of the County Down" by Roads to Home from Dark of the Moon 13:51 - "Tam Lin/Johnny Goes to France" by Wakefire from To a Distant Shore 16:12 - "Breton Gavottes "Montagne" by Brass Lassie from Brass Lassie 20:34 - "The Mickey Dam" by Brad Tuck from The Rocky Isle 24:15 - "The Hills of Connemara/The Dawn" by The Celtic Camerata from On the Threshold of a Drink 27:58 - "Birdsong" by Emma Langford from Sowing Acorns 30:47 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 36:07 - "Lavorette/Flowing Tide" by Cady Finlayson from Irish Coffee 39:52 - "Roadways" by Dave Howard Coons from Sea Fever 43:48 - "The Green Hill of Tyrol/ When the Battles O'er/ Lochanside" by John McLean Allan from Family Favourites 48:13 - "I Thank You" by Tara from Single 52:08 - "Galway Shawl" by Kathryn Rose from Origins 58:09 - "Riverside Ceilidh" by Mary Vanhoozer from Bard and Ceilidh 1:01:43 - "Pips and Squeeks" by Trip McCool from Hang Me Out to Dry 1:06:19 - "Ilustración – Muiñeira de La Ilustración, ribeirana de Villanueva e muiñeira picada de Emilio Fernández" by Tor from TOR 1:11:23 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 1:12:41 - "Learning from the Leaves" by Martyn Wylde from Learning from the Leaves 1:15:47 - "Highland Cathedral" by Siubhail/Tress Maksimuk from Siubhail 1:18:16 - "Carrickfergus" by Michael Tinker Tierney from Due Season 1:22:43 - "Westphalia Waltz" by Vintage Wildflowers from Lovely Madness 1:26:05 - "Missing Piece of My Heart" by Saby O' from Lilac Sky 1:30:34 - "Plait agus Domhnaill (Clontarf)" by Lorcan Mac Mathuna from An Bhuatais & The Meaning of Life 1:34:33 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 1:38:18 - "Emerald Isle" by Conleth Kane from Liberty 1:42:13 - "Solidarity Jig" by Brian Haitz 1:45:28 - "Resurrection Man" by Reilly from Revelry & Regret 1:48:48 - "Bizzy Lizzy" by Clann An Drumma from Order of the Stag 1:52:14 - "MacPherson's Rant" by The Kilt Lifters from Single 1:56:14 - "Nick Gwerk's Jigs" by Tuatha de Danann from In Nomine Eireann 2:00:25 - "Sail Away Johnny" by Scythian from Roots & Stones 2:04:19 - CLOSING 2:05:59 - "Circadian" by Brother Sea from Single The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. This episode is brought to you through the generosity of the Patrons of the Podcast. We hit a big milestone a couple months ago. So there was a two hour Christmas show. And now the first show of the year is another two hour special. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Ben, Pamala De Voy, Vaidah Katz, Phyu Kyaw, melsing, Esther Weeks, Hobie Wood, Dan Cook, Laura MacKenzie, Amy StarChild You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Nova Fortier sent a beautifully satirical question: "Mark, I’ve been listening to your podcast on and off for a couple of years. I enjoy most of your podcasts, your updates on where life finds you. But, when you label something ‘female’ or ‘women’ on your podcasts, I am just extremely confused as to why you included any male voices on your latest podcast? I mean, truly, now, why must I endure male voices on a titled podcast to showcase female voices? Looking at all the musical recordings and references throughout history, surely the male ego has been adequately stroked to allow for women to, truly, be able to showcase their own musical abilities without treading on the chrystalline male ego? Sure, you, as a master musician in your own right, can do better, to research an entirely female show when it is marked as such? Yes, that was stroking your fragile male ego, because, after listening to you for so long, I’ve learned that you need such proddings. Simple male, will you never evolve to meet your female sister, ever?" Trip McCool emailed: "Marc, I want to thank you for playing "Gravy In The Grave". Both my wife and I had Grandfathers who fought in WWI and suffered poisoning from Mustard Gas. It was tough time for young Irish men who returned to a world with little to no support for the insanities of war. The ravages of the mind, body and soul. My Grandfather Frederick Michael Dougherty, was one of those who "Let the women do the thinking and the men do the drinking." Add four children, the stock market crash, the great depression and 'the old boy' was off for the greener pastures of the mind. When my father said, "You don't know what growing up tough is." he meant it! "You want gravy with your spuds! Sweet Jesus will give ya Gravy in The Grave." Keep your guard up!" James Martin emailed a photo: "I am frying up some giblet doggy treats while doing some thanksgiving meal prep. Someone in my house is very excited about these treats." Michael Carey emailed a photo: "always enjoy listening to your podcast when I am out walking my wife’s sulcatta tortoise.  Here is the pic of Groot the tortoise and Iggy the iguana in West Palm Beach Florida" ...more

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• Celtic Music Top 20 of 2020

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  Dec 31 2020

  Your votes are tabulated to bring you the Best Celtic Music Songs and Tunes of 2020. It is all on this week’s Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Matt & Shannon Heaton, The Here & Now, Runa, The Gothard Sisters, Kyle Gryphon, ChildsPlay, The Changing Room, We Banjo 3, Lisa Schettner, Kennedy's Kitchen, Bellow Bridge, Syncopaths, Heather Dale, Celtica Pipes Rock, Jiggy, The Gartloney Rats, The Flailing Shilaleighs, The Rogues, Barleyjuice, Ockham's Razor I hope you enjoy this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, then there’s another way you can support these artists. Buy the CDs, digital albums, shirts, and songbooks. Follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:07 - "New Married Couple" by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Lovers' Well 3:34 - WELCOME 5:07 - "The Peacock's Head" by The Here & Now from The Winding Stair 8:56 - "Again for Greenland" by Runa from Ten: The Errant Night 13:16 - "Mazama Mornings" by The Gothard Sisters from Midnight Sun 16:55 - "Astral Hunt" by Kyle Gryphon from Isolation 20:13 - "The Noodle Vendor /Sweetest Blooms / Avery's Mazurka" by ChildsPlay from The Bloom of Youth 24:26 - "Gwrello Glaw" by The Changing Room from Picking Up the Pieces Cornish Pronunciation: gwrello glaow 28:13 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 32:08 - "Dawn Breaks" by We Banjo 3 from Haven 36:36 - "Great Expectations" by Lisa Schettner from Great Expectations 40:15 - "The Umbrella Reel, Two Days To Go, Down The Broom" by Kennedy's Kitchen from The Whiskey of Truth 45:05 - "Kiss in the Morning Early" by Bellow Bridge from Cautionary Tales 49:00 - "Bronwyn Leigh" by Syncopaths from Five Gears 54:54 - "One Of Us" by Heather Dale from Imagineer 58:15 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 1:00:55 - "The Last Voyage of the Great Michael" by Celtica Pipes Rock from Oceans of Fire 1:04:07 - "Paddy's Lamentation" by Jiggy from Hypernova 1:06:49 - "The Landlord's Walk" by The Gartloney Rats from Some Drunken Nights (Irish Music Buried Treasures) 1:11:13 - "I Only Drink Upon the Days That End in D-A-Y" by The Flailing Shilaleighs from Yours to Discover 1:14:28 - "Reels Again" by The Rogues from 25...and Live! 1:16:47 - "High on Highland Life" by Barleyjuice from The Old Speakeasy 1:21:15 - CLOSING 1:22:50 - "The Foggy Dew/Seven Nation Army" by Ockham's Razor from Songs from Potter's Field The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. In every episode, I ask you to vote for your favorite tracks in that show. Your votes for those beloved songs and tunes are added up at the end of the year so that I can bring you the Celtic Top 20. It is my great pleasure to share with you the Top 20 Celtic Songs and Tunes of 2020. These tracks were voted on BY YOU! Your vote matters, not just in a democratic election that brings President-Elect Joe Biden to the White House next month. It also matters for creating this incredible list from twenty amazing bands. 2020 was a crazy year. The livelihood of thousands of Celtic musicians vanished in a blink of an eye. Streaming music is more popular than ever. But it pays nothing. I can’t help but wonder how many of these incredible artists will continue creating music. So as you listen to this show, I want you to think about how you can help these amazing artists. In fact, I might throw out a few suggestions during the show. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS If you’re a Celtic musician, I still have a free eBook that I want you to read. It’s called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It includes a lot of the things I learned over the years promoting Celtic music online. It will be updated in the months to come. Maybe I’ll even finally officially release it. In the meantime, just subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine and it’s yours. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Morgan George, Samir Malak, Patricia Conner, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson Designs, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, robert michael kane, Tiffany Knight, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Hank Woodward, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. And of course, many Celtic musicians started Patreon pages in 2020. I created a blog that highlights over 70 Celtic musicians and bands with Patreon pages. And it’s still growing. Check out the Celtc Music on Patreon here. #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK Ye know. I love getting feedback for the podcast. I love hearing what you think of this show and sharing it here. While feedback is great right here, it’s also super important in a public setting. Like reviews on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. It’s also hugely important to musicians. If you enjoy an artist’s music, tell someone. You can do it as a review on iTunes or Amazon. You can post how much you love a song on social media. You can email the artist and say thanks. In the meantime, What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Jason Denen emailed: "Hey Marc, thanks so much for all the celtic Christmas music. This episode had so many wonderful tracks I hadn't heard before. I'm lucky to have a job where I can work from home, but being in the same spot every days gets wearying. It's great to have new music to fill the space. I find most Christmas music that gets played on the radio trends to the same old tracks. I do like the classics, but they get so overplayed during the holidays." Georgy Grigoryev emailed: "Hi Marc, Is it possible to listen Irish and Celtic music podcast on Spotify? I tried to look for it but there’s no results." Sadly, no but you can enjoy the Celtic Top 20 on Spotify through our Top Irish & Celtic Music Playlist. This playlist has many of the tracks featured on the Celtic Top 20 for the past 15 years. Sadly, it doesn’t have all. Some are no longer available. But it has most of them. J Dickerson saw my moniker and asked: "Ok.  What does Celtfather mean?" Celtfather was a nickname given to me by Les Howard of The Signal Podcast. I was one of the earliest and biggest promoters of independent Celtic music on the internet starting back in 1999. Everyone else was going through the traditional promotional means through radio, magazines and anywhere a publicist would send your material. I took a different strategy. I created an internet newsletter and website with the Celtic Music Magazine. In 2005, I started the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I soon had the #1 most-downloaded podcast for Celtic music in the world. So when I met Les, he came up with The Celtfather moniker. I loved it and started using it to brand myself. Of course, in 2010, it took on new meaning when my first daughter was born....more

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• Celtic Christmas Women #489

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  Dec 17 2020

  Nollaig shona daoibh! 2-Hours of Celtic Christmas music by female Celtic musicians. It’s the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.  Stephanie Claussen, The Gothard Sisters, Laura MacKenzie, Eira, Celtic Woman, Screaming Orphans, Steel Clover, Sarah Marie Mullen, Jessica Victoria, Heather Alexander, Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, Aizle & Rioghnach Connolly, Peat in the Creel, A Shamrock in Kudzu, Susan Toman, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Heather Dale, Carolina Ceili, Catriona O'Leary, Jennifer Licko, Cherish the Ladies, Liz Carroll, Golden Bough, Four Celtic Voices, Banshee in the Kitchen, Liz Madden, Katie McMahon, Bonnie Rideout, Nancy Daily-Green, Sheri O'Meara, Eileen Ivers, The Poor Clares, Sharon Shannon I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:01 - "'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime / Ding Dong Merrily On High" by Stephanie Claussen from Light so Brilliant: Carols and Tunes for Christmas 4:01 - WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. At the end of November, we hit a HUGE milestone for the podcast. We now have over 300 kind souls who donate to the podcast each and every month. They collectively pledge over $800 per episode to make this show happen. I was already planning a Celtic Christmas Women episode. But because of that milestone, I decided to turn it into a 2-hour special. Plus, I’m adding another 2-hour special next month. So in this show I’m gonna share Christmas music by women playing Celtic music. That’s because women don’t get the attention they deserve in the music business in general and in Celtic music either. So I’m gonna highlight these ladies. If you want to find out more about the gender gap in traditional music, check out the non-profit FairPle. They advocate for equal opportunity and balanced representation for all. 5:41 - "Good King Wenceslas" by The Gothard Sisters from Falling Snow 9:37 - "What Child Is This" by Laura MacKenzie from Yuletide Bagpipes 12:13 - "Christmas Is Coming/Red Hair Boy/King's Reel" by Eira from Glen Tidings Liesel Wilson: Vocals, Fiddle, Erhu, Octave Fiddle Sue Spencer: Guitar, Vocals 16:29 - "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" by Celtic Woman from The Magic of Christmas 20:33 - "The Song We Used to Sing" by Screaming Orphans from Single 23:54 - "Christ Child's Lullaby" by Steel Clover from Season of Love Sue Borowski 27:08 - "Patapan" by Sarah Marie Mullen from In the Moon of Wintertime 29:16 - CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST If you’re looking for more Celtic Christmas music, then you should definitely subscribe to the Celtic Christmas Podcast. There are five episodes that we released in 2020. It’s a delightful way to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. And of course, it too is supported by folks like you on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast at CelticChristmasMusic.net. 30:26 - "Unto Us a Child Is Born" by Heather Alexander from Wintertide 34:40 - "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy from A Celtic Family Christmas 38:23 - "The Wexford Carol" by Aizle & Rioghnach Connolly from The Wexford Carol 42:56 - "Cutty Wren, Drive the Cold Winter Away" by Peat in the Creel from Winter Alison Myers: Flute 49:12 - "The Coventry Carol" by A Shamrock in Kudzu from Kudzu for Christmas ½ the 6 piece band of ladies 51:40 - "The Sussex Carol" by Susan Toman from Angels on High 54:49 - THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Ben, Pamala D, Vaidah Katz, Phyu K, melsing, Esther W, Hobie W, Dan C, Laura You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. 56:41 - "Emanuel" by Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse from Nollaig Chridheil / Songs of the Christmas Season 1:01:13 - "Dust of Snow" by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Fine Winter's Night 1:05:28 - "Huron Carol" by Heather Dale from This Endris Night 1:09:03 - "Christmas Contra Dance" by Carolina Ceili from Holiday Hooley Laurie Fisher: Fiddler Maggie Anderson: Drums 1:11:16 - "A Virgin Queen in Bethlehem" by Catriona O'Leary from The Wexford Carols 1:16:27 - "Brightest and Best" by Jennifer Licko from The Lights of Christmas 1:19:45 - CELTIC CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY If you enjoy this podcast, you might also enjoy our Joyful Celtic Christmas Music playlist on Spotify. Follow the link in the show notes. Or if you want a fun mix of popular and classic Christmas songs with some Celtic Christmas favorites by me and other Celtic musicians, I have another great playlist that my family listens to each and every year: Fun Christmas Songs for Kids & Families. 1:20:45 - "Oh Come, All Ye Faithful" by Cherish the Ladies from Christmas in Ireland Joanie Madden, Mary Coogan, Mirella Murray, Kathleen Boyle, Nollaig Casey 1:24:07 - "The Jump Ball | Whipple Hill | How We Spent the Christmas" by Liz Carroll from Lake Effect 1:27:36 - "Green Grow the Holly/The Holly and the Ivy Girl" by Golden Bough from Christmas in a Celtic Land Margie Butler: Harp, Vocals Kathy Sierra: Fiddle, Vocals 1:30:56 - "Angels (featuring Celeste Ray)" by Four Celtic Voices from Four Celtic Seasons 1:35:01 - "Christmas in Camelot" by Jessica Victoria from Songs of the Summer Realm 1:37:03 - "Bottom of the Punchbowl Set" by Banshee in the Kitchen from Invite the Light Kat, Jill, Brenda, Kris 1:40:52 - TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ Oh! And if you want more Christmas podcasts from me, I also host the Pub Songs & Stories. I released my “Christmas Elf” a few days ago. It’s a bit more personal podcast. But I have a few Celtic Christmas songs included in the show. Go to PubSong.net. 1:42:33 - "Happy Christmas Christmas Tree" by Liz Madden from Christmas with Liz Madden 1:45:11 - "Christmas Pipes" by Katie McMahon from Celtic Christmas 1:48:51 - "So merry as we have been" by Bonnie Rideout from The Celebration 1:53:28 - "Angels From the Realms of Glory" by Nancy Daily-Green from Celebrating Christmas Yore 1:55:38 - "Bed for the Baby" by Sheri O'Meara from Christmas Light 1:59:02 - "Jigs: Apples in Winter/Frost is All Over/A Merry Christmas" by Eileen Ivers from An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas 2:03:13 - "The Holly Bears a Berry" by The Poor Clares from The Poor Clares: Songs for Midwinter Betsy McGovern: vocals Beth Patterson: vocals, bouzouki 2:06:05 - CLOSING I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 In two weeks, I am pleased to release the Celtic Top 20 for 2020. Every year, I ask you to vote for your favorite songs in each show. It’s very easy to do. The polls are closed for the year. And I’m taking off next week for Christmas Eve. On New Years’ Eve, I will release the best songs and artists of 2020. I hope you will help me spread the word. 2:08:28 - "Christmas Time Again!" by Sharon Shannon from Christmas Time Again! The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com...more

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• Patron Requests #488

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  Dec 10 2020

  The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast celebrates Celtic culture through music. We use the value-for-value model. Your generous contribution of $1 or more per episode means that we don’t have to find outside advertisers. We only need your kindness to bring great Celtic music to the ears of you and thousands of other Celtophiles around the world. Tullamore, We Banjo 3, Screaming Orphans, The Gothard Sisters, Trinity River Whalers, Jim Brannigan, Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly, Count 4dB, Runa, Cady Finlayson, Mary Knickle, Syr, Kennedy's Kitchen, Heather Dale, Maidens IV, Black Rose Roisin Dubh, Gaelic Storm, Marc Gunn, Iarla O'Lionaird, Ceann, The Elders I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:01 - "Work of the Weavers" by Tullamore from Wild and Wicked Youth 5:57 - WELCOME 7:06 - "Happiness" by We Banjo 3 from String Theory 10:33 - "Rocky Road to Dublin" by Screaming Orphans from Ballads Rule OK 17:16 - "Midnight Sun" by The Gothard Sisters from Midnight Sun 21:10 - "Mr. Valentine's Dead" by Trinity River Whalers from Party In A Box 23:40 - "The Broom o' the Cowdenknowes" by Jim Brannigan from Jim Brannigan's Favourites 28:41 - "Brandywine River Reel" by Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly from Dancing With Hobbits 31:51 - "The Fisherman's Song" by Count 4dB from Rylander: There Can Be Only One 35:41 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 38:51 - "Dance in the Graveyard" by Runa from Ten: The Errant Night 43:52 - "Tuttle/Caislean an Oir" by Cady Finlayson from Irish Coffee Pronunciation: cash-lahn an or 46:46 - "Weave the Yarn" by Mary Knickle from Weave 50:37 - "The Winter King" by Syr from The Winter King 55:17 - "Red Is the Rose" by Kennedy's Kitchen from The Whiskey of Truth 1:00:21 - "Four in the Heartland" by Maidens IV from Emerald Fire 1:05:56 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 1:08:48 - "Mordred's Lullaby" by Heather Dale from Avalon 1:12:36 - "Gallant Murray" by Black Rose Roisin Dubh from Black Rose White Rabbit 1:15:45 - "Raised on Black and Tans" by Gaelic Storm from Cabbage 1:19:10 - "Peggy Gordon" by Marc Gunn from The Bridge 1:23:26 - "I Courted a Sailor" by The Gothard Sisters from Mountain Rose 1:27:08 - "The Goat Song" by Iarla O'Lionaird from Foxlight 1:30:40 - "Last Ones Standing" by Ceann from Rave, Rant, Lose Pants 1:34:24 - CLOSING 1:36:27 - "Men of Erin" by The Elders from American Wake The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS Celtic Whispers: A Fantasy themed Meditation and Mythology app set in the Celtic Spiritual Tradition, and a guide for those looking for a more meaningful way to live in harmony with your community and the environment. Brimming with the legends and lore of Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and England; Celtic Whispers is a brilliant introduction to the sacred wisdom of the Celtic Path" iOS only for now. Find out more at www.celticwhispers.com. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our generous Celtic Legends: Morgan George, Samir Malak, Patricia Conner, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, robert michael kane, Tiffany Knight, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Hank Woodward, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. Oh! I added something new this week. In addition to writing Celtic and Geek inspired songs, I dabble in writing Celtic tunes. I’m now giving away sheet music for my original tunes to all of our patrons. So if you’d like the first piece that I released on this podcast in August, that was Hobbit Hornpipe, sign up right now. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Sylvia Brown replied to an email: "I got my downloads. My favorite Celtic band is: A Shamrock In Kudzu, local band in Blount County." Paul emailed a photo: "Hi Marc, I volunteer at an animal rescue facility.  I have learned that the rooster and the chickens really enjoy the podcast as much as I do.  I listen all of the time,  but while cleaning a barn the chickens went silent and followed me while the music was playing. Have a great holiday season. If you have time, check out https://www.peaceforponies.com/." Brew(er) emailed: "Thanks for the CD offer but I am totally digital now and don’t even own a CD/DVD player anymore. However I found your podcast on a free MP3 streaming app for the iPhone and have sampled a lot of your previous podcasts. I have found them very enjoyable and that’s why I subscribed to the newsletter. I am a real fan of all forms of Celtic music and have a nice collection of tunes in my digital library. Keep up the excellent work and I look forward to hearing from you from time to time and via the newsletter. Slainte."...more

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• Farewell to Whiskey #487

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  Dec 03 2020

  Raise a glass. Say farewell to whiskey to the end of the longest year with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Runa, Anne Roos, Ed Miller, Appalachian Celtic Consort, Allison Barber, Anton Emery, Brigands' Folie, Olta, Rambling Sailors, Abby Green, The Rogues, Finn's Fury, Jimi McRae, Emish, Angels' Share I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. The Celtic Top 20 is coming to a close. You have until December 10 to vote for your favorite songs in each episode of the podcast. This will allow me to bring you the Best Celtic Music of 2020 on New Years Eve. So if you enjoy music in this show, please vote for it. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - "Jewels on the Ocean/Michael Connell's" by Runa from Live 4:18 - WELCOME 5:31 - "The Fairy Child & The Fairy Queen" by Anne Roos from A Light in the Forest 10:10 - "Crooked Jack" by Ed Miller from Generations of Change 14:23 - "David and the Goliath/Farewell to Whiskey" by Appalachian Celtic Consort from Come By The Hills 17:24 - "Oran Gillean Alasdair Mhoir" by Allison Barber from Traveling Home 19:56 - CELTIC PODCAST FEEDBACK 22:47 - "Father Kelly's / Road to Ballymac" by Anton Emery from Noone Lasses 26:26 - "The Sheep Stealer" by Brigands' Folie from Fog & Fire 28:54 - "Julia Delaney / Fahey's" by Olta from Step It Out 32:44 - "Bully in the Alley" by Rambling Sailors from Wanderlust 34:36 - "If I Had Words" by Abby Green from Fig for a Kiss 40:25 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 43:40 - "The Red Head" by The Rogues from Off Kilter 47:15 - "Tippin' It Up to Nancy" by Finn's Fury from What About Ya? 51:07 - "Ancient Pibroch Medley" by Jimi McRae from Global Gathering 56:13 - "Face of An Angel" by Emish from Sinners Make the Best Saints 59:56 - CLOSING 1:02:09 - "The Silkie of Glenmaire" by Angels' Share from A Wee Dram The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Today, we’re gonna have a flashback. For the most part these are artists who submitted music many, many years ago. I haven’t played them in a while. Though Runa has a new album out. It’s called The Tide of Winter. You can hear them on the Celtic Christmas Podcast. There are currently three episodes now online. I have two more planned. So please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher. You’ll find a link to that show in the shownotes. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. We hit TWO HUGE MILESTONES this week. First, we now have over 300 Patrons of the Podcast. That is amazing. And I am deeply grateful. In fact, I set a milestone on Patreon such that when we hit that milestone, I would bring you a 2-hour Women of Celtic Christmas music special. That goal was achieved. So look for that episode in two weeks. But that’s not all. We also hit a financial milestone. The podcast now earns over $800 per episode through your generous support. That is absolutely incredible. And it means I can bring you more and better made content. Thanks to folks like Mitchell Petersen who edits the podcast, Miranda Nelson who provides graphics and social media posts and Todd Wiley who manages the Song Henge Podcast and additional social media promotion. These are things I do not have time to do. And thankfully, I have all of you supporting this show to make it grow. So thank you! I want to send a BIG thanks to our Celtic Legends. These folks pledge $25 per month or more to make this show happen. Thanks to Samir Malak, Patricia Conner, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, robert michael kane, Tiffany Knight, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Hank Woodward, Shawn Cali, Morgan George You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Hobie Wood sent a message on Patreon: "Greetings from the hot zone in Dubuque IA. Listening to Ep. 485 while getting the last mow in for the year. Love I&CMP while at work and play, helps shine a bright light during these dark days. Thanks for all your hard work, much appreciated!" Craig Backus emailed a photo: "Hey Mark KC Jane and I are out for a walk while listening to the podcast tonight enjoying the Celtic rock I love hearing guitars and bagpipes. Slainte" Phyu LuLu emailed a photo From Kachin, Myanmar  (the other side of the world): "Hello Mark! I’m having a perfect Tuesday morning all thanks to you! (It’s 10:30 here!) I was just thinking how amazing you are to let us enjoy these beautiful tunes by creating this beautiful channel! I’m now studying for my upcoming job interview which will be in next 3 hours. Actually, I’m not sure if I want the job. I’m also happy with my current one. I’ve been facing so many dilemmas these days. Anyway, one thing I’m sure is that I‘m so deeply in love with celtic and irish music! I might share my poorly sung celtic songs with you some day! Yours is my favorite channel on apple podcast and the safe place whenever I got tired of those medical podcasts! ^_^ Grai chyeju kaba sai yaw! Stay safe and all the best! cheers!" ...more

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• Thanks for Your Kindness #486

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  Nov 26 2020

  Happy Thanksgiving. And thank You for listening and sharing the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Andrew Finn Magill, Friday Frolics, Triskele, Roads to Home, Martyn Wylde, Erin Ruth, Kathryn Rose, Dublin Abbey, Michael Tinker Tierney, Brass Lassie, John McLean Allan, The Celtic Kitchen Party I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - "Ducks in the Elevator" by Andrew Finn Magill from Drive & Lift 5:02 - WELCOME 6:04 - "The Morning After the Day Before (Bachelor Party / Hangover / Wedding Reel)" by Friday Frolics from Factor 3 13:40 - "Rising of the Moon" by Triskele from The Collar City Uprising 15:54 - "Bantry Girl's Lament" by Roads to Home from Dark of the Moon 20:05 - "My Father's Coat" by Martyn Wylde from Learning from the Leaves 23:08 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 25:42 - "Rocks of Bawn” by Erin Ruth from Erin Ruth 29:07 - "Slane Castle" by Brigid's Crossing from The Fall 33:17 - "Black is the Colour" by Kathryn Rose from Origins 36:16 - "Somewhere in Antrim" by Dublin Abbey from Dublin Abbey 38:48 - "Up the Shore" by Michael Tinker Tierney from Due Season 43:27 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 45:30 - "Anne Lacey's/Taybank Shenanigans" by Brass Lassie from Brass Lassie 48:58 - "Reels (Brenda Stubbert's Reel/The Ale is Dear)" by John McLean Allan from Head in the Clouds 53:08 - "Sainted Millions" by The Rumjacks from Hestia 56:42 - "Legend of Brian Boru" by The Celtic Kitchen Party from Lobster Tail and Beer 59:43 - CLOSING 1:01:13 - "Thanks (That Was Fun)" by The Merry Wives of Windsor from Drink This Pub Dry The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The second episode of the Celtic Christmas Podcast came out this week. This episode features a lot of new Christmas music from Celtic artists. I still have two more planned. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts or anywhere, by going to CelticChristmasPodcast.com. You can also get episodes earlier if you join the Celtic Christmas Podcast Patreon page. You’ll also get bonus features about individual bands played on the latest episodes. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Samir Malak, Patricia Conner, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, robert michael kane, Tiffany Knight, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Hank Woodward, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Becki Laws from Widnes, England sent a photo: "What am I doing while listening to your podcast? Maths revision. Someone recommended its good background music with a steady tempo thats easy to concentrate to. That is all true, but then I fell in love with it too and look up the artists you mention to find more of their work. Haha" Jeremy Holt emailed from Nashville, TN: "Love the pod cast working on Gibson guitars while listening" John Mahony emailed: "Hi Mark, I’ve listened for quite a while and even went back to listen to the early episodes to see what I’d missed! I enjoy the music, and thanks for taking the time and effort to put this together every week! There wasn’t a specific link to email you with my vote for the picture, but I liked the traditional Irish one better than the Americanized Halloween image. Sorry, since I know you put some effort into making that image, but that’s it. Have you heard of Emma Langford? She’s brilliant and would be a great addition to the podcast some day. I could send you a picture of me in front of my Zoom green screen, but it would be rather boring, I think."...more

  Episode

• Celtic Rock #485

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  Nov 19 2020

  I am thankful... that I can Rock out, Celtic style with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Reilly, John McLean Allan, Brigid's Crossing, Clover's Revenge, The Flanks, Medusa's Wake, Screaming Orphans, The Muckers, St Stephen's Green, Trip McCool, Wooden Legs, Kilmaine Saints, Tuatha de Dannann, Iron Roux, The Selkie Girls I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - "Poetic Milkman/Langstrom's Pon" by Reilly from Revelry & Regret 3:52 - WELCOME 4:28 - "Reels (Brenda Stubbert's Reel/The Ale is Dear)" by John McLean Allan from Head in the Clouds 8:38 - "Celtic Country" by Brigid's Crossing from The Fall 12:09 - "Adhmor Jig/Tell Me Ma" by Clover's Revenge from Truants and Absolution 15:23 - "Heather on the Moor" by The Flanks from In the Kitchen, Vol. 1 19:44 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 23:15 - "Gates of Hell" by Medusa's Wake from Rascals and Rogues 26:57 - "Eileen Oge" by Screaming Orphans from Sunshine and Moss 31:06 - "Queen of the Pit" by The Muckers from Irish Goodbye 34:46 - "Sean South of Garryowen" by St Stephen's Green from Shadows of Green 38:12 - "Gravy in the Grave" by Trip McCool from Hang Me Out to Dry 42:14 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 44:51 - "Raggle Taggle Gipsy" by Wooden Legs from Animali 47:50 - “Pennsylvania's Finest" by Kilmaine Saints from Off the Wagon, Acoustic Sessions 50:52 - "The Molly Maguires" by Tuatha de Dannann from Single 54:39 - "Wiru" by Iron Roux from Iron Roux 59:34 - CLOSING 1:00:53 - "God and Guinness" by The Selkie Girls from Running With the Morrigan The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The second episode of the Celtic Christmas Podcast came out this week. This episode features a lot of new Christmas music from Celtic artists. I still have two more planned. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts or anywhere, by going to CelticChristmasPodcast.com. You can also get episodes earlier if you join the Celtic Christmas Podcast Patreon page. You’ll also get bonus features about individual bands played on the latest episodes. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Samir Malak, Patricia Conner, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, robert michael kane, Tiffany Knight, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Hank Woodward, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. If you’re looking for another way to support the podcast, you can also buy an Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirt in our store. Every shirt you buy will also get you a free download of one of my albums. The 2018 shirt is on clearance for just $7 and you’ll also get a copy of my St Patrick’s Day album. MageRecords.com TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Honey Bunnies emailed a photo: "Working on my Christmas wreath." Jessica Mulhollem replied to the Celtic Music Magazine: "Hi Marc, My favorite celtic bands include several people I am lucky to be friends with.  Dave Pedrick, who was on your last episode, the Kilmaine Saints, Hold Fast, and the Reel Sisters.  I also love Tim Cummings, a Scottish smallpiper whose current project is called Triton, and a fiddler called Sean Heely. I love the podcast so far!  Can't wait to hear more." Cindy Stiene emailed from Madison, AL: "So I bit the bullet and became a regular Patreon supporter today, instead of doing an annual contribution.  I’ve been a longtime subscriber to your Podcast via iTunes (maybe 10 years???? Or longer).  I’ve always enjoyed the mix you put together every week of new and old tune, new and favorite musicians and just your overall approach to this wonderful world of Celtic music. Keep up the good work!" Forrest Iwanik emailed: "Hi Marc, I’ve been listening to your pod for a good while now and it’s helped me pass many a day of work here in a drinking water quality lab up in Massachusetts. I listen to a lot of Celtic music and I always find new stuff on your show, I really appreciate you giving voice to the new and lesser known artists. Listening to episode 481 today, I loved that track by NUA. Hoping to hear more by them! I am, as I’m sure we as a community are, badly missing the experience of live music so I’m especially grateful for shows like yours, Celtic Sojourn on WGBH, and Celtic Twilight on WUMB (both Boston stations) introducing fresh, high quality audio produce. Keep up the great work and know you’re helping keep some beauty in a lot of our lives in these dreary times."...more

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• Wild Atlantic #484

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  Nov 12 2020

  Let your mind drive along and explore the Wild Atlantic on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The Bookends, Tor, Dave Howard Coons, Brass Lassie, Sharon Collins Powers, Triskele, Brad Tuck, Emma Langford, Pol Mac Adaim, Barleyjuice, John McLean Allan, Reilly, Tuatha de Danann, Brother Sea I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - "Wild Atlantic" by The Bookends from Chapter One 4:46 - WELCOME 5:18 - "Argomoso – Piruxalda de Argomoso e muiñeira de Vilaquinte" by Tor from TOR 9:43 - "Sea Fever" by Dave Howard Coons from Sea Fever 13:06 - "Bog an Lochain/Calum Crubach/Còta Mòr Ealasaid/The Periwig" by Brass Lassie from Brass Lassie Pronunciation: Lock-awn / Cal-um Crew-back/ Co-tah More Al-a-said 17:14 - "Arthur's Lullaby" by Sharon Collins Powers from Single 20:28 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 24:19 - "Ar Eirinn Ni Neosfainn (Live)" by Triskele from The Collar City Uprising Pronunciation: Air Air-inn nee nyos-hinn 27:32 - "Fogarty's Cove" by Brad Tuck from The Isolation Sessions 30:10 - "Port Na Bpucai´" by Emma Langford from Sowing Acorns Pronunciation: Port na boo-key 32:40 - "Leg of the Duck/Pat O'rafferty's Jigs" by Pol Mac Adaim from If We Don't Help Them Now 36:41 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 39:31 - "State of Desiree" by Barleyjuice from The Old Speakeasy 43:11 - "Ye Jacobites By Name" by John McLean Allan from Head in the Clouds 48:31 - "Eventide" by Reilly from Saints of the Ocean 52:02 - "Guns and Pikes" by Tuatha de Danann from Single Featuring Folkmooney on vocals and Alex Navar on uilleann pipes. 55:35 - CLOSING 57:18 - "September" by Brother Sea from Single The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Overcast as well as on some other podcatchers, you may have noticed something new--chapters. This is a new and easy way to skip around in the podcast. I learned about it from Libsyn’s The Feed podcast. There’s a free MacOS app put out by Overcast called Forecast which allows you to easily add show images and time stamps to your audio file. If you’re a podcaster, you should check it out. But if you just enjoy listening, this is a much easier way to skip around the shownotes. Celtic Christmas Podcast is up and running. The first episode came out at the beginning of November. The next one is out this Sunday. The show is supported mostly by crossover fans of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Mary H, Mike M, Miranda B, Terence M, Frederick P You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Juan Lopez emailed: "Is there a way to make a 1-time donation?  I have too many subscriptions to manage. I prefer to make a 1-time donation.  Love your Podcast!" Colleen Ware emailed: "Hi from Delaware, Thank you so much for this music.  I first became familiar with Celtic music when my children did Heritage Dancing (Irish and Scottish) through 4-H.  I have been in love ever since. I discovered your podcast while I was searching for Celtic music, and listen when I can, especially when my email comes. In 2018 my husband and I were lucky enough to go to Celtic Colors in Cape Breton, where a favorite was the music in pubs. Then in 2019 we spent a month in Scotland, taking in music wherever we could find it. Unfortunately, due to Covid, we had to cancel our return trip in May.  Hopefully soon.  I weave and spin, and usually listen while I weave.  In this very difficult time of the virus and political insanity in the USA, the music and the throwing of the shuttle are very calming.  Today I am listening while I thread my heddles with the Harris/Lewis wool my husband managed to pack in the extra suitcase he took just for me to indulge my “fiber addiction”. Take care and stay safe.” Vicki Beach emailed a couple photos from Kentucky: "I have always LOVED Irish and Celtic music!!! I come from a musical family, but I actually design and make jewelry as a little side hustle since retiring! And I just spent the fastest 2 hours of my life working to your newly found podcast on Amazon music!!! I am particularly fond of instrumental Celtic. I also love Bluegrass music and am a huge fan of the band New Grass Revival, and so much of this music sounds like Blugrass’s/Newgrass kissin’ cousin!! This is me and this is what  I  do while listening to your podcast!!! Thanks so much from those of us who are a wee bit Celtic (even named our kids Celtic names-Duncan and Kelsey). I’m SO glad I found this podcast!" ...more

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• Poor But Happy #483

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  Nov 05 2020

  I’d rather be poor and happy with great Celtic music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Poitin, John Doyle, Pol Mac Adaim, Friday Frolics, Brother Sea, The Whiskey Boys, Jessica Victoria, Devils Water, Alex Sturbaum, Nick Metcalf, Rick Metcalf, The John Byrne Band, Ciunas, Sprag Session, Roads to Home I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - "F Reels: Poor but Happy At 53 / The Road to Errogie / Sporting Paddy" by Poitin from Wish 4:10 - WELCOME 4:44 - "Coolaney Reel / The Winding Stair / Rossagh's Rambles (Reels)" by John Doyle from The Path of Stones 10:18 - "Rachel Corrie" by Pol Mac Adaim from Forsaken Land 15:17 - "Polkris (Ballydesmond Polka / Polka D’ours / Finnish Polka / Neili’s Polka)" by Friday Frolics from Factor 3 20:01 - "Curious Shore" by Brother Sea from EP 23:45 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 25:45 - "Raised Yellow Ranch" by The Whiskey Boys from Mary Come to Boston 29:48 - "A Little Bestiary" by Jessica Victoria from Songs of the Summer Realm 32:34 - "Storrers & Peacocks" by Devils Water from Treading the Marches 35:05 - "Gulls of Invergordon" by Alex Sturbaum from River Run Wide 38:33 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 40:20 - "Still Dreaming" by Nick Metcalf/Rick Metcalf from Skyline of Skye 45:48 - "Lie to You" by The John Byrne Band from The Immigrant and the Orphan 49:48 - "Celtic Tiger" by Ciunas from High Time 53:30 - "Frank and Flo's" by Sprag Session from Sprag Session 58:58 - CLOSING 59:49 - "Darkness Darkness" by Roads to Home from Dark of the Moon The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Renee B, Carol, Kim L, Lucinda S You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. If you’re looking for another way to support the podcast, you can also buy an Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirt in our store. Every shirt you buy will also get you a free download of one of my albums. The 2018 shirt is on clearance for just $7 and you’ll also get a copy of my St Patrick’s Day album. MageRecords.com TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Michael Carey shared a photo: "Walking our Sulcatta tortoise in west palm Fl listening to some great Celtic music" Joel Smith commented on Patreon: "I went to a Gothard sisters show at RONAN high school in Montana in 2012 or 2013. It was awesome and in a really small town" Ross McMath emailed: "Hello Marc, I love the podcast and have made a huge playlist (over 1000 songs and counting) on Spotify of my favourite tunes and i love playing them when waiting for the next podcast. Can you please send me a link to where I can donate to support your efforts? Slàinte mhath" Support the podcast. Jonathan Roussos emailed: "Marc, I have been a listener for many years and finally became a patron.  I have spent many hours listening to the podcast, largely while driving long distances. I was first introduced to Irish music many many years ago with the Irish Rovers and the Chieftains. I have been a morris dancer (not quite Celtic) for many years and eventually started doing Irish Set and Ceili dancing and my daughter competed Irish Dancing when she was young now. Going through a serious case of withdrawal from live Irish performance and dance.  Thanks for helping to keep me sane."...more

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• Halloween #482

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  Oct 29 2020

  Halloween to some, Samhain to the Celts. We’re celebrating the holiday with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. David Pedrick, Harmundi, Poor Man's Fortune, Cara Wildman, The Merry Wives of Windsor, The Tannahill Weavers, The Homespun Ceilidh Band, Blame Not the Bard, Andrew Finn Magill, Marc Gunn, Mary Vanhoozer, Water Street Bridge, Madison Metricula Roberts, Trip McCool, Medusa's Wake, Melanie Gruben I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - "Banish Misfortune" by David Pedrick from On the Way 2:13 - WELCOME 3:23 - "Werewolf Set" by Harmundi from Um Orvalho Boreal 7:46 - "The Unquiet Grave" by Poor Man's Fortune from In Good Times 14:09 - "March of the Min an Toitean Bull/Tuttle's/Brenda Stubbert's" by Cara Wildman from Cara Wildman 19:57 - "Bedlam Boys" by The Merry Wives of Windsor from Buy Yourself Another 23:53 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 27:59 - "The Ghost of Mick McDonnell" by The Tannahill Weavers from Orach (The Golden Anniversary) 32:58 - "Nine Points of Roguery / Gravel Walk / The High Reel" by The Homespun Ceilidh Band from Demo 37:10 - "The Banshee" by Blame Not the Bard from Soundcheck 39:52 - "Lament for Staker Wallace" by Andrew Finn Magill from Drive & Lift 42:35 - "O'er the Way" by Marc Gunn from St Patrick's Day 46:29 - "Fairie Caper" by Mary Vanhoozer from Bard and Ceilidh 49:52 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 52:30 - "Brown Eyed Ghoul" by Water Street Bridge from Filkers Handbook 56:39 - "All the Pretty Horses (Drowning Song)" by Madison Metricula Roberts from Single 58:49 - "John Barleycorn Must Die" by Trip McCool from Hang Me Out to Dry 1:04:09 - "Banshee's Wail" by Medusa's Wake from Rascals and Rogues 1:08:26 - CLOSING 1:09:47 - "Take Me to Fae" by Melanie Gruben from A Faery Song The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS Interview coming on the Working Musician Podcast with David Pedrick. Do you know any Celtic musicians with podcasts? Email me. In sad news, Fungie the famed Dolphin went missing a couple weeks ago from his home in Dingle, Ireland. It seems he’s been found finally. I guess he was bummed by the decreased tourism. I’m just happy he’s been found. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Bruce C, Michael K, Thom S, Keaton You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. If you’re looking for another way to support the podcast, you can also buy an Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirt in our store. Every shirt you buy will also get you a free download of one of my albums. The 2018 shirt is on clearance for just $7 and you’ll also get a copy of my St Patrick’s Day album. MageRecords.com TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Jared Ulmer emailed: "Hi mark, long time listener and big fan here. I had a quandary I was curious if you had any insight on. I've recently started collecting vinyl, however my Celtic record collection is much smaller than I like. It seems like alot of older artists are out of print and newer artists distribute mostly digitally. Are you aware of any resources to find groups, perhaps ones featured on your podcast that offer music in this format?" David Turner replied to the Celtic Music Magazine: "Hello Marc, Thank you so much for your podcast which has been a constant companion these past few months. It’s very weird listening to pre Covid episodes with you expressing all the freedom of looking ahead with anticipation! Ah weill . Now favourites could be a long list! However, I still get prickles remembering the immense, involuntary roar at the conclusion of a concert by The Battlefield Band in Port Fairy in 1991, a roar not generated in the vocal chords, but deep from the core, as Big Iain and Wee John finally brought their frenzied duet to a close, the entire tent vibrating and humming with exhilaration. Tears in my eyes again! Yes, what a band, so my fave Scottish band. Honorary mentions to Dick Gaughan, Aly Bain and Dougie McLain. To Ireland, and Mary Black. Now this choice could well be clouded by my intense infatuation, but her Song for Ireland stops me in my tracks every time. Andy Irvine is also a hero. Keep up the good work Marc, we need good people like you! Warm regards. David” Bill Wall emailed a photo: "Cead Mille Failte. (I probably misspelled that) I'd been meaning to subscribe for a while, but when I heard a few people drop off I knew I needed to step up. The music of your podcast stirs up many emotions in me. I have been sober for 5 years now, and I listen to your podcast driving to one of my favorite 12-step meetings about 40 minutes away from my house. For all of the Wild Roving I've done, with Celtic music in the background, it's great to hear the music on the way to centering myself. The drive is from my stereotypically suburban environment into a wooded canyon where we meet at a monastery. The monastery has green hills behind it for a beautiful hike, which reminds me of my time in Ireland. Since I know you like pictures, I thought I'd include these two. Thank you for all you do to keep bringing the happy war songs and sad love songs." ...more

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• Lost Passport #481

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  Oct 22 2020

  Lost passport? That's what it feels like to me. But you can travel to Ireland and Scotland with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. West of Mabou, Tor, The Ne'er Duwels, Joseph Carmichael, Liz Madden, IIsabeau Corriveau et Les tisseurs de rêves, Wolf & Clover, Orla Fallon, NUA, Brad Tuck, Nick Metcalf, Lexington Field, The Flanks, The Stubby Shillelaghs, Hot Griselda, Jiggy I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:07 - "The Lost Passport Set" by West of Mabou from The Bridge 3:37 - WELCOME 4:56 - “Alboradas - Alboradas de Rodrigo A. de Santiago e marcha procesional de Adelino Pichel de Sorribas” by Tor from Tor 8:09 - "Saor sinn ó Olc" by The Ne'er Duwels from The Ne'er Duwels Pronunciation: Say-r Shin o Ul-k 10:01 - "Merrily Kissed The Quaker's Wife" by Joseph Carmichael 13:11 - "Diamonds & Rust" by Liz Madden from Legacy 17:20 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 20:26 - “Blackbird” by IIsabeau Corriveau et Les tisseurs de rêves from Leap of Faith 25:57 - "After the Battle of Aughrim / Eleanor Plunkett (Live)" by Wolf & Clover from Live at the Silvan Sessions 34:09 - "Báidín Fheilimí" by Orla Fallon from Lore Pronunciation: Baw-deen Vile-a-mid 36:57 - "Flight to Denver" by NUA from FLOW 42:33 - "Mick McGuire" by Brad Tuck from On These Waters 45:28 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 46:52 - "Women of Ireland" by Nick Metcalf from Skyline of Skye 52:13 - "Poor Troubled Life" by Lexington Field from Poor Troubled Life 56:18 - “McAlpine's Fusiliers” by The Flanks from In the Kitchen, Vol. 1 59:16 - "The Year with No St. Patrick’s Day (feat. Keep Britain Irish)" by The Stubby Shillelaghs from Glass to Mouth 1:01:40 - "Djupavik - Total Sellout" by Hot Griselda from Sunbox 1:06:26 - CLOSING 1:07:37 - "Séamaisín" by Jiggy from Hypernova Pronunciation: Shay-mush-een The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your contribution also allows us to support the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival on September 12-13 and the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Michael K, Lucinda S, Thom Speck, and Jennifer who raised her pledge. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Honey Bunny emailed from Cleveland, TX: "I ran into this on my walk today.  Texas gotta love it." Fred Peterman emailed: "Listening to podcast #5 at this very moment  (6AM in South Dakota). When in Atlanta, I listened to Fiona Richie's program on Public Radio. Obviously, no longer in Atlanta.  And I believe that your program is "more to my taste". Steve Miller emailed: "Marc, Listening to "Sunflower #475" right now, going through books in my office and cleaning things up. I have just recently found your podcast and added it to my weekend routine.  I heard you mention DragonCon earlier, & I have to ask if you know Thomas Dodd. I booked his old band Trio Nocturna a few times, and I know he was on the dragoncon circuit for quite a while. Also, have you heard "Celtic Winds" on WNCW before? If not, you should check it out, it's a great 3 hour show on Sunday's from 12-3. Iechyd da!"...more

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• Celtic Fusion #480

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  Oct 15 2020

  Experience Celtic Fusion on this week’s Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Brian O h'Uiginn, Jiggy, Mairi Morrison & Alasdair Roberts, Catya Mare, Bad Haggis, Bushplant, MacTalla Mor, Celtic Reggae Revolution, The Demon Barbers, Sonic Impulse, Poor Man's Fortune, Enam, Event Horizon I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on social and streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - "Balintore Fancy" by Brian O h'Uiginn from Tionchar 4:56 - WELCOME 6:46 - "Crossing the Rhine" by Jiggy from Hypernova 12:00 - "Mìle Marbhphaisg air a' Ghaol" by Mairi Morrison & Alasdair Roberts from Urstan Pronunciation: Me-la Mar-vas-ig Air A gull 15:32 - "Sunny Time" by Catya Mare from Destination Love 17:53 - "Tha Hag At The Churn" by Bad Haggis from Trip 22:20 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 24:31 - "Go Make Somebody Happy Here" by Bushplant from Janus 28:10 - "New Wave" by MacTalla Mor from The New Colossus 30:46 - "Gypsy Tax Fiddle Dub" by Celtic Reggae Revolution from Celtic Dub, Volume 1 35:43 - "Ranzo" by The Demon Barbers from Disco at the Tavern 39:38 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 40:43 - "Ndimuchida" by Sonic Impulse from Single Pronunciation: De-Muc-e-Da (?) 44:20 - "Puirt A' Bheil" by Poor Man's Fortune from In Good Times Pronunication: Port A' Veil 46:55 - "Moving Air" by Enam from Single 50:58 - "Kepler 22B" by Event Horizon from Event Horizon 54:59 - CLOSING 56:01 - "Taobh Abhainn feat. Alasdair Whyte" by Niteworks from NW Pronunication: Tae-uv Ow-inn The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your contribution also allows us to support the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival on September 12-13 and the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Carol, Kim L, Bruce C, Keaton, and Robyn who raised her pledge. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Brenda Richardson emailed a photo: "I listened to your podcast yesterday while scraping mint green paint off the bottom of the 1957 mahogany Dunphy boat from my childhood." "Thanks for all the great music" writes Bella Seita: "Dear Marc, Thank you so much for all that you do for Celtic music and culture.  My name is Bella Seita and I live in the Redlands in Queensland Australia.  I am a math teacher.  Celtic music is my go to for marking and reporting.  Your podcast over the last few years has been my constant friend and companion in the countless hours on marking and reporting  I have to do.  To any Indi Australian Celtic Musician listening to your podcast I would love you to share your music with Marc so that the rest of the world can hear the wonderful creative people we have in this country.  I enjoy so much listening to musicians from America, Canada, Ireland, Scotland, Galicia and Brittany. You and your music bring me so much pleasure. Keep on keeping on" Nicholas Iacono emailed a photo: "The weather and free time finally overlapped, so I could go kayaking." ...more

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• Fairy Tale #479

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  Oct 08 2020

  This ain’t no fairytale. It’s the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The Gothard Sisters, Keyreel Raskolenko, The Tannahill Weavers, The Diviners, Billy Treacy & the Scope, The Known World Project, David Pedrick, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Dark Isle Piper (Tres Maksimuk), Water Street Bridge, La Unica, Medusa's Wake, John McLean Allan, The Flanks, Anna Bosnick, Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - “Chasing the Sun” by The Gothard Sisters from Single 3:26 - WELCOME 4:16 - "Drunken Landlady / Spootiskery / Mortgage Burn" by Keyreel Raskolenko from Fiddle 7:49 - "The Jeannie C" by The Tannahill Weavers from Orach (The Golden Anniversary) 12:24 - "Steppin' Out/Farewell to Connolly Road" by The Diviners from earshot (EP) 16:15 - “The Market” by Billy Treacy & the Scope from Single Watch: The Market Video 20:19 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 23:01 - “The Hill of Thieves” by The Known World Project from The Willow Sessions 26:47 - "The Stick Across the Hob/Kerrigan's Jig" by David Pedrick from On the Way 29:38 - "Drink This Pub Dry" by The Merry Wives of Windsor from Drink This Pub Dry 33:03 - "Battle of Stirling Bridge Set" by Dark Isle Piper (Tres Maksimuk) from Siubhail Pronunciation: Shoe-vell 35:54 - "When Will We Be Married" by Water Street Bridge from Sky Marauders 38:49 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 41:58 - "D. Alice's (Irish Pub Version)" by La Unica from Single 47:46 - "Irish Sky" by Medusa's Wake from Rascals and Rogues 52:05 - "Rise Up (Head in the Clouds)" by John McLean Allan from Head in the Clouds 56:00 - “Spanish Ladies” by The Flanks from In the Kitchen, Vol. 1 58:06 - CLOSING 1:00:03 - "Fairytale" by Anna Bosnick from The Ring 1:04:26 - “October Waltz” by Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly from Dancing With Hobbits The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Samir Malak, Patricia Conner, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, robert michael kane, Tiffany Knight, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Hank Woodward, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com James Slaven emailed a photo: "Great stuff! Love it and am enjoying the female focus.  Having a nice mix of styles, genders, etc. enlivens the pleasure.  Chopping some wood for a bonfire later this evening as I listen." Joe Leinbach emailed: "Hi Marc, Sorry it has taken so long to become a patron. I've enjoyed the podcast for months, and appreciate the energy and positivity you bring while introducing listeners to new bands - I especially enjoy the themes that come with each episode. it's obvious you love what you're doing and it is fun to listen along. There is something special for me about the stories and instrumentation of Irish and celtic music that creates such a strong sense of place - songs can quickly carry you away to memories of good times, help you find perspective in hard times, see the world anew and wander with an open heart down the road of life. I live in Alexandria, Virginia where we're lucky to have several pubs that that regularly feature exceptional live irish and celtic performers, and it has been hard stuck at home missing out on the community and camaraderie of a night at the pub. Thanks for providing an hour or two of joy each week as we get through this together. Cheers, Joe" And our very own audio editor Mitchell Petersen emailed a photo of his new 2020 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast shirt saying: “Shirt looks great!” ...more

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• Celtic Rock BONUS

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  Oct 01 2020

  I originally planned to take this week off because I aim to release four episodes per month. But next week, I have a new single coming out. It’s being released in support of KrabbeConnect which is holding its big conference next weekend for patients with Krabbe disease. Marc Gunn, Rising Gael, John McLean Allan, The Changing Room, Syr, Marys Lane Krabbe disease is a rare genetic disorder. It is a severe neurological condition that results from the loss of the protective covering surrounding nerve cells.  Individuals affected by Krabbe disease do not make enough of a specific enzyme. Because of this, Krabbe disease slowly damages the white matter, brain and spinal cord, as well as nerves outside the Central Nervous System. You can find out more about it at KrabbeConnect.org Because of the new single, I decided to put together this Celtic Rock Bonus. If you enjoy my song, please add it to your playlist when it is released on October 8. We’re trying to raise awareness. So your help would be appreciated. Of course, you can support all of the artists in this show by following them on streaming and adding their songs as well. Let’s get started... THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 1:35 - "Together (KrabbeConnect)" by Marc Gunn from Single 4:00 - "Weatherman" by Rising Gael from IV 7:44 - "Ready or Not" by John McLean Allan from Head in the Clouds 11:44 - "Names On A Wall (Cornish)" by The Changing Room from Names On A Wall 15:00 - "These Final Hours" by Syr from The Winter King 20:46 - “Smoke” by Marys Lane from Wild Unknown The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS Please Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. #celticrock #irishmusic #celticpodcast...more

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• All Among the Barley #478

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  Sep 24 2020

  Let’s all roam among the barley with Irish & Celtic music. The Tannahill Weavers, Friday Frolics, The Merry Wives of Windsor, David Pedrick, Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly, Wolf & Clover, Celtic Spirit, The Stubby Shillelaghs, Teton Skye, Mike Kats, Blackstone Cuil, John McLean Allan, The Sandcarvers, Sliotar, Coast, Fir Arda I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - "Gordon Duncan Set" by The Tannahill Weavers from Orach (The Golden Anniversary) 4:42 - WELCOME 5:12 - "Trimming an Elephant Foot" by Friday Frolics from Factor 3 7:26 - "All Among the Barley" by The Merry Wives of Windsor from Drink This Pub Dry 10:13 - "Heather on the Moor" by David Pedrick from On the Way 13:25 - “Brandywine River Reel” by Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly from Dancing With Hobbits (2021) 16:36 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 19:52 - “The Blarney Pilgrim Set” by Wolf & Clover from Live at the Silvan Sessions 22:52 - "The Hwyl & the Craic" by Celtic Spirit from Singles 26:10 - "Butter Up That Jig" by The Stubby Shillelaghs from Glass to Mouth 28:52 - "Farewell to Nova Scotia" by Teton Skye from Teton Skye 31:59 - "Ho Ro Shiubhlainn Fada ( Ho Ro I Would Travel a Long Way) / Dr. Finlay MacLeod / Sunset at Tommy's" by Mike Kats from A Month of Sundays 35:59 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 38:28 - "Blackstone Cuil" by Blackstone Cuil from Blackstone Cuil 43:27 - "Hornpipes (Stand Easy/Beer in Ma Blowpipe)" by John McLean Allan from Head in the Clouds 48:44 - "King's Crown" by The Sandcarvers from Dealin' Craic 53:27 - "Weird Cup of Joe" by Sliotar from Voyage 58:06 - "The Old Atlantic Sky" by Coast from Windmills in the Sky 1:03:48 - CLOSING 1:04:48 - "The Maids of Mitchelstown" by Fir Arda from Single The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The 2021 Sainted Celts Collection is once again on sale in my store. It was only shortly available at the beginning of the year. And this offer will not last much longer. Order yours today! I’ll also send you a bonus CD of mine when you order from now through October 15, 2021. Watch the “Lords of the Run” video featuring “Brandywine River Reel” by Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your contribution also allows us to support the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival on September 2021 and the Texas Scottish Festival on April 30 - May 2, 2021. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Jim McLaughlin, Bill Wall, Anna Simmons, Grant Jacobson You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONSEvery year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Kay Q emailed a photo: “Love the show. I'm usually listening while sewing, and lately sewing means making masks: for my family and for donating. Trying to get some Halloween ones done quickly to send off to the teachers at my kids' schools! Loved this week's show, especially enjoy hearing Daimh.  Pic attached - and yes I sit right in front of the air conditioner: old house + no central air + brutal humidity = me melting! :D Cheers, Joel Smith commented on Patreon: "You never run out of great songs man. Listening in Montana. Best place in the world" Ken Katen emailed on Patreon: "Good afternoon, Marc - I”ve just upped my Patreon support of your Irish and Celtic Music podcast to $10/month.  I remember bombing around the back roads of Joshua Tree listening to your paen to Joss Wheedon (it got me to give “Firefly” another chance - thank you).   Now I’m [belatedly] listening to your Pride Month episode, and am once again impressed by your fearlessness to wade into an area that you feel is important enough to deserve your attention and representation while remaining unafraid to admit your ignorance (which, as Mark Twain observed, “can be fixed, unlike stupidity, which is permanent”) by selecting a great co-host both musically and (sub) culturally.  I wish I could do more, but I’m supporting a raft of podcasts, and some folks in my real life neighborhood businesses who are also struggling right now.   I can’t fly anymore thanks to radiation treatment a few years back, but your Celtic Invasion Vacations sound wonderful - perhaps one day I can figure out how to travel “across the pond” by boat and join you to enjoy the touring"...more

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• Halfway to Celtic Women of St. Patrick's Day #477

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  Sep 17 2020

  We are Halfway to St Patrick’s Day. Let’s Celebrate with the Celtic Women of holiday. Friday Frolics, Orla Fallon, Karan Casey, Dark Isle Piper (Tress Maksimuk), Erin Ruth, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Poisoned Dwarf, Ravens Three, Anna Bosnick, Whalebone, Jiggernaut, Kyle Carey, Screaming Orphans, Mrs Ferris' Pighouse Collection I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now!   THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - "Assembly Point (Vänkärin Polska / Julia Delaney’s / Refuxio)" by Friday Frolics from Factor 3out of Barcelonafeat: Marta Ponce on Fiddle 4:35 - WELCOME 5:32 - "Citi Na gCumann" by Orla Fallon from LorePronunciation: Sit-ee nah Gom-an 8:46 - "Seoithin" by Karan Casey from Seal Maiden - A Celtic MusicalPronunciation: Show-heen 10:53 - "Sassenach" by Dark Isle Piper (Tress Maksimuk) from SiubhailPronunciation: Shoe-vell 13:51 - "A Lady in Her Father's Garden" by Erin Ruth from Erin Ruth 18:22 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 20:55 - "Finnegan's Wake" by The Merry Wives of Windsor from Drink This Pub Dry 23:01 - "Stewart's Dudel-Sac O'Matic" by Poisoned Dwarf from Bolt the Doorfeat: Mei-Li Garcia on Fiddle 26:40 - "Wild Rover" by Ravens Three from Flightfeat: Audra Blankenship-Pierce on Lead vocals, Irish drum & penny whistle and Shawna Kennedy on Fiddle & vocals 29:41 - "Teach Me" by Anna Bosnick from The Ring 33:40 - "Thynge" by Whalebone from Mirabiliafeat: Charlotte Watson on guitar and Sarah on fiddle 36:21 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 39:30 - "Martyr" by Jiggernaut from The Wellfeat: Deanna Smith Scotland on vocals, guitar, percussion and Linda Relph on Fiddle 45:48 - "Miner Jolly" by The Rowan Tree from Kolar's Goldfeat: Laura Garcia on flute, piano, accordion, vocals 49:50 - "Sios Dhan an Abhainn" by Kyle Carey from The Art of ForgettingPronunciation: She-us Ghan an Oww-ann 54:26 - "Mary from Dungloe" by Screaming Orphans from Sunshine and Mossfeat: Joan Diver - drums, vocalsAngela Diver - bass, violin, vocalsGráinne Diver - guitar, vocalsMarie Thérèse Diver - keys, accordion, vocalsfrom Bundoran 58:01 - CLOSING 1:00:20 - "Newry Highwayman" by Mrs Ferris' Pighouse Collection from CroatiaTina Miškovic- bodhranMargareta Piljek - violinAna Markovinovic- vocals The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS Find out more about Halfway to St Patrick’s Day. The 2021 Sainted Celts Collection is once again on sale in my store. It was only shortly available at the beginning of the year. And this offer will not last much longer. Order yours today! I’ll also send you a bonus CD of mine when you order from now through October 15, 2021. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your contribution also allows us to support the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival on September 2021 and the Texas Scottish Festival on April 30 - May 2, 2021. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Brooks Smith, Trixie Horror, Peter Alexander, Joel Smith, Tom Purvis You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Ely Sánchez replied to the Celtic Music Magazine: "I adore Celtic music, my daughters are Celtic descendants, we really enjoy the music you send me, I do a little exercise listening to this beautiful music, or on the internet looking at pictures, this music makes me feel very happy, thank you for sharing it!  greetings Marc, from México city!" Jim Whitfield commented on Patreon: "Yay! A Workout Mix!! Putting it on while I work now! Back in the Before-Times, I always listened to the podcast while at the gym. I'm very very behind in episodes now because I'm very very behind in exercise. I _will_ do a long bike ride this week and I will listen (again)!" Brad Platt emailed a photo: "I’m listening to the podcast now and making Banana Wuffins. It is my banana muffin mix made in my trusty waffle iron. The counter is a mess, but the wuffins are TASTY. I love the podcast and listen to it almost every day as I deliver fence products all over the state of Utah. I’ve always been a fan of anything Irish or Scottish and was rather disappointed when I did my genealogy and realized I was English and Scandinavian! But I figure I’ve just enjoyed the land in between the two!!! Thanks for making the podcast. Don’t ever go away!!!" ...more

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• Lady of the Lake #476

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  Sep 10 2020

  The Lady of the Lake rises from the myst to enchant Irish and Celtic music. Beer Belly, Dublin Harpers, Giant's Dance, Ciana, Pol Mac Adaim, Moch Pryderi, Brobdingnagian Bards, Preab Meadar, Daimh, Jon Baade, The Malarkeys, Eire & Brimstone, Bad Haggis, Screaming Orphans, The Irish Rovers I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - "Dick Gossip's Reel/The Fox Hunter's Reel" by Beer Belly from Paddy's Boots 3:09 - WELCOME 3:44 - "Roundabout Reel" by Dublin Harpers from Building Canoes 6:43 - "Pills of White Mercury" by Giant's Dance from Giant's Dance 10:30 - "Baby Rory's / The Night Before Larry Got Stretched / Is the Big Man Within?" by Ciana from Ciana 12:56 - "Where Is Our James Connolly" by Pol Mac Adaim from Forsaken Land 17:51 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 21:14 - "Six Jovial Welshmen" by Moch Pryderi from Moch IV 24:44 - "Lady of the Lake" by Brobdingnagian Bards from I Will Not Sing Along 28:14 - "The Lion And Fox (Séadnadh Mór)" by Preab Meadar from Preabmeadar Pronunication: Prab Mader 31:41 - "Cuir A Nall" by Daimh from The Hebridean Sessions 35:50 - "Twa Recruitin Seargents" by Jon Baade from Covidiots 39:56 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 40:57 - "The Old Wild Boar" by The Malarkeys from Bloody Brilliant 44:15 - "Uisca Beatha" by Eire & Brimstone from Uisca Beatha 48:30 - "Water Church" by Bad Haggis from Trip 52:33 - "Heiland Harry" by Screaming Orphans from Sunshine and Moss 56:13 - CLOSING 57:14 - "Muirsheen Durkin" by The Irish Rovers from The Unicorn, the Continuing Story The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Christopher, Megan G, Joel L, Jenna P You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Honey Bunnies sent a photo from Cleveland, Texas. Jeffrey Adelsberger emailed: "Marc, Thanks for the great music. I’ve made working through your archive part of my morning routine and thought I should add a little more support." Matt Norton emailed: "Hey Marc, I love the show! I was using it as a commute companion and now I listen as I tinker while staying home. I know it is not the primary focus of your show but I was wondering if you could point me in the direction of more Celtic Electronic fusion groups, especially those that may be more rare. For Example, ....Going out on a limb here... do you know of any bands similar to Niteworks and Sketch? Both of these groups have captivated me, especially with their use of Gaelic. I am really just looking for any groups that sing in Irish or Scots Gaelic with a Celtic soul and an electronic touch. No worries if no others come to mind. I am sure that I will eventually hear them on the show.  Thank you so much in advance for any reply. Keep up the great work! Stay healthy!" James Martin emailed: "Hey Marc, just listening to the last podcast while I’m camping. Sent a message to Facebook but got the auto-reply you don’t check it often. ?? A long while back, I emailed [Loreena McKennit] address on her site and asked how she classified her music. I got a response back that said she considered it “Eclectic Celtic”. I always thought that sounded neat and thought I’d pass it along!"...more

  Episode

• Sunflower #475

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  Sep 03 2020

  Nothing like a sunflower to brighten up our Celtic music souls. KeyReel Raskolenko, David Pedrick, Songs for Ceilidh, McKasson & McDonald, John Doyle, Dark Isle Piper, The Selkie Girls, We Banjo 3, Flook, Screaming Orphans, Medusa's Wake, Foggy Dude, The Killdares, The Muckers, Jon Baade I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:01 - "The Musical Chisholm Household / Father Hectors" by KeyReel Raskolenko from Fiddle 3:45 - WELCOME 4:24 - "Banish Misfortune" by David Pedrick from On the Way 6:27 - "The Catch" by Songs for Ceilidh from Beneath the Waves 12:48 - "Strathspeys and Reels" by McKasson & McDonald from Harbour 17:43 - "The Rambler from Clare" by John Doyle from The Path of Stones 22:37 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 25:32 - "Siubhail" by Dark Isle Piper from Siubhail 28:13 - "Braigh Loch Lall" by The Selkie Girls from Running With the Morrigan Pronunciation: Br-eye Loch EE-ALL 31:32 - "Sunflower" by We Banjo 3 from Haven 34:04 - "Ellie Goes West" by Flook from Ancora 37:47 - “Johnny Has Gone For A Soldier” by Screaming Orphans from Sunshine and Moss 42:32 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 43:38 - "War of Independence" by Medusa's Wake from Single 47:02 - "Castle Kelly" by Foggy Dude from Pub 10 Live 48:14 - "Setting Suns" by The Killdares from Steal the Sky 51:07 - "Irish Goodbye" by The Muckers from Irish Goodbye 57:41 - CLOSING 58:45 - "Raise Up A Glass" by Jon Baade from Single The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Samir Malak, Patricia Conner, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, robert michael kane, Tiffany Knight, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Hank Woodward, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Jack emailed a photo: "Hi Marc—I’ve been a fan since you were playing DragonCon in the basement of the Hyatt, and been listening to the podcast since at least Episode 6. A few years ago I was listening while scanning in 19,000 slides my father had taken over his lifetime, but I finished that. I live right on the Silver Comet Trail, and now I listen to the podcast while racking up the miles on a bicycle. There’s a photo below, though the speedometer says zero because you don’t take a good picture from a moving bicycle. Thanks for the podcast, and special thanks for the Running Music episode #470.  That one upped my speed by about half a mile per hour." Emanuel Nervo emailed: "Hello Marc, Thank you for your e-mails and invitations. The time I became more aware of celtic music was via Loreena McKennitt. Her music helped me with some emotional stuff when I was an adolescent. Then I get to know musicians from the netherlands (were I live)  and Belgium who played Folk music and Powerfolk... then came the dances and I was hooked for life. although I dance less then I would like and should do either :) I’ve been friends with a singer-song writer Peter Habets for a long time. His Powerfolk band was called Matzko. They played their own written music but also some irish music. I enjoy your podcast.  Most of the music is unknown for me and some are obviously known. I don’t have a particular band that I like. For sure i Like bands such as The Dubliners, Clannad, the chieftains. there are of course non-irish bands that I like too that are made and played by Folk bands. I have been to the festival Castlefest several times  (keukenhof, Lisse, Netherlands)  and there are such lovely bands there too. Kind regards from Heeze, Netherlands (NB)"...more

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• Give Love #474

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  Aug 27 2020

  Give your love to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast community. Lilt, Altan, The Tannahill Weavers, The Rogues, Kyle Gryphon, Eileen Ivers, McKasson & McDonald, Poisoned Dwarf, Gerry O'Beirne, The Jig Is Up!, The Kilt Lifters, West of Mabou, The Gartloney Rats, Avourneen I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - "The Orange Rogue / Brenda Stubbert's" by Lilt from X 4:38 - WELCOME 5:12 - "The Tullaghan Lasses / The Cameronian / The Pigeon on the Gate" by Altan from The Gap of Dreams 9:02 - "The Jeannie C" by The Tannahill Weavers from Orach (The Golden Anniversary) 13:35 - "The Panda" by The Rogues from 25...and Live! 18:55 - "Astral Hunt" by Kyle Gryphon from Isolation 22:13 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 26:02 - "Gratitude" by Eileen Ivers from Scatter the Light 29:30 - "Flander's Shore" by McKasson & McDonald from Harbour 33:19 - "King of the Pipers" by Poisoned Dwarf from Bolt the Door 40:09 - "The Last King of Feothanach" by Gerry O'Beirne from Swimming the Horses 43:44 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 45:17 - "Tuamgraney Castle - Belfast Hornpipe" by The Jig Is Up! from On Yer Toes! 49:07 - "Captain Roberts" by The Kilt Lifters from Pour Another Round 51:23 - "Caiomhin's Jigs" from West of Mabou from The Bridge Pronunciation: key-veen 55:34 - "Give Love" by The Gartloney Rats from Some Drunken Nights (Irish Music Buried Treasures) 1:00:41 - CLOSING 1:02:03 - “The Lowlands of Holland” by Avourneen from Sparrow The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon.   CELTIC PODCAST NEWS THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your contribution also allows us to support the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival and the Texas Scottish Festival. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Ivan M, Scott J, Stephen G, Jenna and Paul Vigansky. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Emanuel Nervo emailed: "Hi Marc, Thank you for the update mails. It has been a while for me to listen to your podcast. A lot of things happened and got distracted. Normally I listen to your show via podcast when doing graphic and web design work on the computer. It keeps me upbeat and chilled. Noe I look forward to catch up. Virtual hugs to you and other listeners in this crazy time. greetings from the Netherlands." Michael Cornett emailed a photo: "Hi Marc; I just wanted to say thanks for the show; I've been listening for years and now more than ever it's a source of joy for me. If the current times weren't crazy enough, I was laid off from my job last week so I'm not only dealing with avoiding the virus but also trying to find a new job. The music you play has been part of my "keep sane" program. I also want to thank you for promoting music by women and other minorities. As a gay man who's more comfortable at a pub or ceili than a dance club, that means so much to me. I'm looking forward to your queer music special! Attached is a photo of myself, listening while I take a walk outside, getting what exercise I can. Again, thank you." Ginnie Vigansky emailed: "Dear Marc, First, let me say how grateful I am for your podcast and how much I appreciate your passion for Celtic music and your desire to help this wonderful community. I have not had the opportunity to download any special downloads yet, for now I'm just happy to be part of this wonderful community you are building. I hope you will indulge me while I share my history of your podcast with you. I have always been drawn to Celtic music for whatever reason and have always enjoyed finding new Celtic artists. In the early 2000s while at university I discovered a Celtic music show on our local public radio and quickly became a regular listener. I listened for many years and it became part of my Sunday morning tradition. Shortly after meeting a very special man (who eventually became my husband) in 2013 the radio station changed the time slot of the Celtic music show and it was no longer convenient to listen to. My husband, knowing how much this music meant to me, started to look for other ways to continue this Sunday morning tradition and several years ago he discovered your podcast, and we've been listening ever since. I really appreciate the variety of music you play and it has been nice to hear some artists I was familiar with before finding your show; like Heather Dale, Elixir and the Gothard Sisters...and I've so enjoyed learning about so many new artists. After about a six week break from listening I started to listen again and find myself again grateful for your hard work to make this show happen. My husband died unexpectedly at the end of May and listening to your show again while making Sunday breakfast brings back many fond memories of my Sunday mornings with the most remarkable man I've ever known. Thank you for helping me continue this wonderful tradition, although now tinged with some sadness, it is also full of wonderful memories. I've been meaning to subscribe to the podcast for some time and finally did so today. I would like to make my support for the show in honor of my wonderful husband and partner, Paul Vigansky. Thank you so much for all you do. With warmest gratitude, Ginnie L. Vigansky”...more

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• The Forest Magician #473

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  Aug 20 2020

  The magic of the forest penetrates the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. John Doyle, Anna Bosnick, Orla Fallon, Tannahill Weavers, The Diviners, Wolf & Clover, Celtic Rain, Outbound Traveler, Runa, Colleen Orender, Wyvern Lingo, The Whiskeydicks, The Muckers, Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - "Elevenses" by John Doyle from The Path of Stones 4:32 - WELCOME 5:14 - "The Forest / The Magician / The Butterfly (feat. Matt Diaz & Erin Michet)" by Anna Bosnick from The Ring 9:26 - "Two Sisters" by Orla Fallon from Lore 12:44 - "Orach" by The Tannahill Weavers from Orach (The Golden Anniversary) 17:56 - "Before His Tears Will Flow" by The Diviners from Earshot 21:44 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 26:18 - "The Suitor Set" by Wolf & Clover from Live at the Silvan Sessions 32:50 - "Celtic Rain" by Celtic Rain from Celtic Rain 37:10 - “Ring for a Lady” by Outbound Traveler from Go On and Wander 40:04 - “Saints and Sinners” by Runa from Ten: The Errant Night 44:06 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 45:52 - "Star of the County Down" by Colleen Orender from Single 49:42 - "Used" by Wyvern Lingo from Wyvern Lingo 53:47 - "The Old 1-2 2 Step" by The Whiskeydicks from United We Stumble 56:29 - "Buzzards Bay" by The Muckers from Irish Goodbye 1:00:13 - CLOSING 1:01:26 - "Emily Bay" by Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill from Race for the Sun The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your contribution also allows us to support the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival and the Texas Scottish Festival. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: David Marc, Christopher, Megan G, Joe L You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Matthew McKnight emailed a correction: "Gday, I love your podcast. I have only recently discovered it as I get my head wrapped around ever evolving technologies. I have Celtic ancestry, grew up in Australia, and feel so connected with my heritage when i listen to your show. I like the Celtic Rain track in your latest podcast and discovered a typo/problem with the link to their website. The link address should be celticrainmusic.com. Hope this helps in the future." Jeremy Graves emailed "Hi, Marc! I've been listening to your show for just a few weeks, but I really love it! I started listening to stay awake while feeding my now three-month-old late at night; my wife and I take shifts. As a linguist working with an indigenous group in Mexico, I really enjoy songs sung in the Celtic languages, and would love to hear more on the show! Thanks for your work! (PS I bought a Stonecircle album today, which I first heard on the podcast)." Charlton Allen asked: "What is indie Celtic?" Brooks Smith emailed on Patreon: "Hi Mark, Thanks for all the work you to do running this podcast! I don't really have any Irish heritage, but I discovered Celtic music when a friend dragged me to a contra dance in Vermont with the band Crowfoot several years ago. I love the genre, and your podcast is a great way to keep up with some of the new music that comes out. I typically listen while working during the day (I'm a structural engineer in Melbourne, Australia), and I'll have Spotify open as I do, marking songs as favourites on there as they catch my ear. I'll usually later on go listen to the rest of an artist's catalogue if I've favourited something by them. I've found a few new favourite artists that way - West of Eden, Heather Dale, Childsplay, Skipinnish. Anyway, I'm gradually working my way through your back catalogue of episodes, but one sub-group I've not heard much of yet is Cape Breton artists: Barra MacNeils, Rawlins Cross, Rankin Family, Ashley MacIsaac, and Natalie MacMaster are some of my other favourite Celtic bands! Cheers!"...more

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• Her Mantle So Green #472

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  Aug 13 2020

  Don your green mantle. Then sing and dance with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Cady Finlayson, An Lar, Orla Fallon, The Homespun Ceilidh Band, Erin Ruth, The Irish Rovers, Dustin Cooper, St Stephen's Green, Highland Reign, Harmundi, Wolf Loescher, Hot Griselda, Trip McCool, Black 47, Celia Ramsay & Shay Black I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - "Cumbernauld" by Cady Finlayson from Celtic Purple 2:54 - WELCOME 3:33 - "First Encounter" by An Lar from Deception 8:26 - "Galway Bay" by Orla Fallon from Lore 12:19 - "On Aleksandr's Exile / An Dro On The Red Line / Scottish Bransle" by The Homespun Ceilidh Band from Home With The Homespun Ceilidh Band 16:41 - "Her Mantle So Green" by Erin Ruth from Erin Ruth 20:10 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 25:19 - "The Wind That Shakes the Barley" by The Irish Rovers from The Unicorn, the Continuing Story 29:31 - "Flower Set" by Dustin Cooper from So Many Strings, So Little Time 32:39 - "Shadows of Our Love" by St Stephen's Green from Shadows of Green 36:32 - "Scottish Rose" by Highland Reign from Bring Forrit the Tartan 40:33 - "Brisa Tranquila (Live)" by Harmundi from 2019 - A Breeze Odyssey 44:36 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 46:39 - "Summer" by Wolf Loescher from Sheep's Clothing 49:26 - "Royal Nord / Fahy's / Exmoor" by Hot Griselda from Sunbox 53:51 - "We Fish for Dreams" by Trip McCool from Hang Me Out to Dry 58:31 - "Big Fellah" by Black 47 from Bittersweet Sixteen 1:04:12 - CLOSING 1:05:55 - "Donal and Morag" by Celia Ramsay & Shay Black from Singer's Request The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your contribution also allows us to support the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival on September 12-13 and the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Grant J, Paul Vigansky, Joel S, Jim M, Brookes S, Bill W, Scott J, Megan G, and Travis Senzaki who raised his pledge to become a Celtic Legend You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Joel Smith commented on Patreon: "That Lisa Schettner is really good. Had to go buy it on I tunes" Kathleen McDermott emailed a photo: "I am writing “Grammagrams” to my grandchildren, whose house I can see 12 miles away across the Salt Lake Valley, though I cannot visit them in person. We were all set to go with them on a wonderful trip to Sligo and Dublin ....a month ago. So you know how that turned out!  Very sad to miss it, but your podcast makes me feel like I am there. A little." Davidejean Rose responded to the Arbor Day episode: "Planted one this past weekend and have an Ash Tree in a clear vase allowing to produce roots for planting soon as it grows a few roots..." Tonda Scott emailed: "I have been a long time listener and enjoy your Podcast. This music touches my soul. Your Podcast is also my go to source when I need to unwind after a hectic day at work and very therapeutic for me. I am a Preparedness Nurse for our state public health department. So you can probably guess what I’m busy with right now. I can leave work mentally exhausted but after tuning in to this Podcast it’s like magic....I feel better. Thanks for the magic....keep up the good work." Pamela Jo Hatley emailed a photo: "I am taking apart my new banjo that the Hubby gave me for my 60th birthday. It's a 1964 Vega longneck, Pete Seeger model. Let's hope I can put it back together!" Josephy emailed: "Hi, Mark! Listening to episode #457 while getting my office back into shape. It’s been some weeks stuck at home with my wife, daughters, niece, and mother-in-law. Listening to the podcast helps me stay on an even keel despite the unexpected family-time. Thanks for the welcome escape into great music!"...more

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• Bean Phaidin #471

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  Aug 06 2020

  Phaidin's wife loves the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast too. Flook, The Rogues, Kyle Carey, Marc Gunn, Sam Gillogly, Runa, Orla Fallon, Jim Sharkey, Celtic Rain, Kevin Kennedy & Samantha Kennedy, Susana Seivane, Songs for Ceilidh, Eamonn Flynn, The Celtic Kitchen Party, Eileen Ivers, Colleen Raney The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - "Lalabee/Jig for Simon" by Flook from Ancora 7:37 - WELCOME 8:57 - "Grace and Brave" by The Rogues from 25...and Live! 12:42 - "Opal Grey" by Kyle Carey from The Art of Forgetting 17:46 - "Hobbit Hornpipe" by Marc Gunn, Sam Gillogly from Dancing With Hobbits 20:09 - "The Green Fields of Canada" by Runa from Ten: The Errant Night 25:25 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 31:19 - "Bean Phaidin/Drops of Brandy" by Orla Fallon from Lore 34:36 - "Beautiful Game" by Jim Sharkey from A Lovely Day 38:13 - "Darth Kitty" by Celtic Rain from Celtic Rain 40:17 - "Fare Thee Well Green Valleys" by Kevin Kennedy & Samantha Kennedy from When I Was One And Twenty 43:16 - "Para Milladoiro" by Susana Seivane from Os Sonos Que Volven 48:58 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 51:00 - "Kailey Won't You Dance" by Songs for Ceilidh from Falling Forward 54:06 - "Farrel O'Gara/The Sligo Maid" by Eamonn Flynn from Black Coddle 57:56 - "Hockey Song" by The Celtic Kitchen Party from Sociable! 1:00:34 - "Wah-Wah One Violin" by Eileen Ivers from Scatter the Light 1:04:03 - CLOSING 1:05:55 - "Red Dirt Girl" by Colleen Raney from Standing in Doorways The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your contribution also allows us to support the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival on September 12-13 and the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Shawn Cali, Hank Woodward, Travis Senzaki, Annie Lorkowski, Tiffany Knight, robert michael kane, Lynda MacNeil, Kevin Long, Nancie Barnett, Miranda Nelson Designs, Carol Baril, Patricia Conner, Samir Malak You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Carol Baril commented on Patreon: “Love the upbeat in the songs! Hard to vote for favorites since all were fun to walk too!” Patricia emailed: "Hi Marc, I am not on Facebook so I hope this email gets to you. I just discovered your Irish and Celtic Music Podcast and I just love it! It has been helping me get through these stressful times, so thank you for that. I don't know how I've only now discovered your podcast -- I must have been living under a rock. The running joke among my friends and family is that I am Irish ... because I am obsessed with Irish history, music and culture. I've also developed an interest in all things Scottish, so still have a lot to learn there. Anyway, long story short ... I always love listening to Celtic music but only knew a few songs and artists. This podcast has introduced me to new songs and artists, hearing that wonderful music and stories in those songs that I've never heard before. Anyway, I hope you and yours are doing well during this crazy time. Please keep on bringing us the music!" Stephen & Kyra Reimann emailed photos: :Hi Marc, My 13-year-old daughter, Kyra (K-ear-rah), and I spent our Saturday on a father/daughter woodworking project. Kyra is an avid volleyball player. So at her request, I tried my hand at building an adjustable volleyball rebound board for her to practice her volleyball drills on. Just so you know I’m not a carpenter by any means and all I had to go on was a two minute YouTube video that didn’t include any blueprints. It was imperative that we find the exact right music to lift our spirits and set this project off on the right foot. Episode 457 was the exact right choice. There was a point during one of the songs where I broke out in dance while Kyra had to hold the wood perfectly still. She criticized me, not for my dancing, but because she wanted to dance instead of holding that piece of lumber perfectly still. We even listened to the episode twice while building our project. It may have taken us four hours to complete, but we had great tunes along the way Enclosed are two pics of us with the finished project. Thank you for being a part of this great father/daughter memory in the making. Go raibh maith agat," Pronunciation: Guh ruh mah a-gut David Tan Creti emailed a photo: "Marc, great to hear Highland Life.  I checked my Aberdeen-Angus bull named "Bovis". Perhaps the Podcast made him homesick for the Highlands.  But here in Iowa, he has plentiful hay and heifers to look after.  His Scotts breeding means he has not horns and a fine coat suited for the Iowa winters.  Best Wishes" ...more

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• Celtic Running Music #470

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  Jul 23 2020

  Let's go running together for a fun, upbeat workout with Irish & Celtic music. String Theory, Lily Bentley, Jiggy, The Brazen Heads, The Grenaways, New Shilling, iThongo, The Elders, The Bog Hoppers, A Campo Traviesa, The Celtic Camerata, The Prodigals, St Stephen's Green, Jamie Smith's MABON, Skeleton McKee I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:00 - WELCOME 1:31 - "Dowd's #9/ Bag of Spuds/ The Tamlin" by String Theory from String Theory 5:10 - "Danilo and the Swan-Maiden" by Lily Bentley from Norwood Gothic 8:48 - "Tal" by Jiggy from Hypernova 12:58 - "If I Ever Lived Before" by The Brazen Heads from Who's Your Paddy 16:42 - "Rowan" by The Grenaways from Diesel Rainbows 20:27 - "Ah, Surely Set" by New Shilling from Live!! 23:29 - "Kathleen o Hehir's" by iThongo from Afroceltica 25:39 - "Change the ways of Now" by The Elders from TRUE 28:49 - "American Irish Soul by The Bog Hoppers from Top Shelf 31:57 - "The Eagle's Whistle/La Culebra" by A Campo Traviesa from Dreaming with the Rain 36:11 - "Courting in the Kitchen/Coleman's March" by The Celtic Camerata from On the Threshold of a Drink 41:15 - "Tell Me Ma" by The Prodigals from Brothers 45:12 - "Dying the River Green" by St Stephen's Green from Shadows of Green 47:27 - "Whiskey Burp Reels by Jamie Smith's MABON from Windblown 55:23 - CLOSING 57:39 - "Whiskey Before Breakfast/Hut on Staffen Island" by Skeleton McKee from Edinburgh Underground The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician, podcaster, and runner. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I’ve taken up running the last few weeks. As I was running through some trails listening to the podcast, I realized it’s been a while since I did a workout episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. So I thought I’d remedy that right now. Once again, this will be non-stop music. And it speeds up through the show before slowing down at the end. Like I did in show #277, our last workout show, I will share the band names and tracks at the end of the show along with a cool down track. Make sure you check out the shownotes. I list timestamps for all of the songs in the show. So if you want to find out the awesome band at show time 10:32, you will find that in the notes at celticmusicpodcast.com. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com...more

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• St Stephen's Green #469

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  Jul 16 2020

  Come on down to St Stephen's Green for some great Celtic music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Lilt, Anna Bosnick, The Rowan Tree, A Campo Traviesa, Lisa Schettner, Captain John Stout, Brad Reid, Dylan Walshe, Kellswater Bridge, The Celtic Camerata, St Stephen's Green, iThongo, Skeleton McKee, Mark Saul, Erin Ruth I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - "The Jiggery Pokerwork / The Return Home" by Lilt from X 2:57 - WELCOME 3:33 - "Eddy & Back / Where's Your Flipping Fiddle / Millenium Bridge (feat. Matt Diaz & Erin Michet)" by Anna Bosnick from The Ring 9:24 - "Man of Letters" by The Rowan Tree from Kolar's Gold 14:03 - "Axéitame a Polainiña (Aire Tradicional) (Galicia)" by A Campo Traviesa from The Kid on the Mountain 18:28 - "Great Expectations" by Lisa Schettner from Single 22:05 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 26:04 - "Ye Jacobites by Captain John Stout from Love Abides 29:46 - "Haley Small's Reel" by Brad Reid from Single 33:19 - "Where Dublin Meets Wicklow" by Dylan Walshe from All Manner of Ways 36:48 - "Cobbler's Daughter" by Kellswater Bridge from The Proof Is In the Pudding 40:12 - "Beer, Beer, Beer/Charles O'Conor" by The Celtic Camerata from On the Threshold of a Drink 43:28 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 45:55 - "Oh Maggie" by St Stephen's Green from Shadows of Green 49:14 - "Banish Misfortune" by iThongo from Afroceltica 51:40 - "9000 Years" by Skeleton McKee from Edinburgh Underground 54:51 - "Wicked Train of Thought" by Mark Saul from Mixolydian 1:00:04 - CLOSING 1:01:12 - "She Moved Through the Fair" by Erin Ruth from Erin Ruth The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS Find out more about Andrew McKee, The Irish Bard on his website and his new podcast, Life’s A Faire. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your contribution also allows us to support the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival on September 12-13 and the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Konni, Craig H, Richard, G, Alison S, Not Higgins You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Annelise emailed: "Hi Marc, I'm writing to thank you for the bonus episode, "Pandemic Patience." I'm a university student and was sent home from school last month because of the pandemic. I've been listening to your podcast for two years, and your extra episodes have helped soften the blow of school closing. I love listening to the podcast while I study for my online classes. (Which I'm doing right now!). Thank you again for your podcast and all you do! Slainte" Jacob emailed on Patreon: "I had to change my support level due to my job loss. Apologies. Hopefully I will find something that lets me move the amount back up again. Please keep sharing the great Celtic music!" Scott Benson emailed: "Hi Marc,  I am sorry to give you bad news but I had to drop my patron status with the celtic music podcast.  I have been slowly tightening my belt with everything going on and I held off as long as I could with the podcast.  As a fellow Celtic musician I appreciate all that goes into the work and I was happy to support.  I cancelled my Amazon prime membership, hulu, and my audible membership before I the podcast...I was really trying to hold on as long as I could.  I hope to be able to join back as a patron in the future but for the moment it is just a little too tight for me.  Keep up the good work!  Slainte."...more

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• Everything's Alright #468

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  Jul 09 2020

  Everything’s alright with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Avourneen, Alexander James Adams, Kinnfolk, Kalos (McKasson & McDonald), Lissa Schneckenburger, We Banjo 3, Ciunas, Celtic Conundrum, The Irish Rovers, Battlelegs, Songs for Ceilidh, The Round Table, Hot Griselda, Seumas Gagne I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - "Sevens, Shirley's Reel" by Avourneen from Sparrow 3:35 - WELCOME 4:10 - "Ghillie Challum/Musical Priest/Butterfly Jig/Swallowtail Jig" by Alexander James Adams from Cat & the Fiddle Pronunciation: gilly cowm 9:11 - "Right All Right" by Kinnfolk from Kinnfolk 11:58 - "Theme for Scotland" by Kalos from Harbour 14:53 - "The Drowsey Sleeper" by Lissa Schneckenburger from Song 19:13 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 22:43 - "Ain't Nobody Else Like You" by We Banjo 3 from String Theory 25:42 - "Air / Independence / Trim the Velvet" by Ciunas from High Time 30:33 - "Dublin Towne" by Celtic Conundrum from The Promise 35:59 - "First Love in Life" by The Irish Rovers from The Unicorn, the Continuing Story 39:24 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 41:02 - "Spin A Song" by Battlelegs from Save the Humans 42:42 - "The Gale" by Songs for Ceilidh from Falling Forward 45:47 - "So Mote It Be" by The Round Table from Tales from the Turning Leaf 49:50 - "Royal Nord / Fahy's / Exmoor" by Hot Griselda from Sunbox 54:17 - CLOSING 55:50 - "Tir Nan Og" by Seumas Gagne from Baile Ard The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS Do you have your own Irish & Celtic Music Podcast shirt? How about our Celtic Podcast Pint Glass? How about our podcast stricker? You can find those items and much more in our Bandcamp store. It’s a great way to show your support for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your contribution also allows us to support the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Jenna P., Ivan M., Joe L. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Anthony Young emailed: "Marc, Thanks for the lovely e-mails. I’ve been listening to your podcast for a couple weeks now, and I’m loving it! Also, thanks for the mp3s, they downloaded perfectly! I honestly don’t know that many Celtic music artists. That’s the main reason I subscribed to the podcast, to find more artists. I do enjoy Celtic music, but don’t know too much about it. From what I’ve heard so far, your podcasts are super informative, and I love getting to hear all this music! If I had to choose a Celtic artist, I’d probably say either Celtic Woman or Loreena McKennitt, though I’m not sure if the latter is technically considered Celtic. Either way, this podcast is a great way to expand my growing interest in the music of Ireland. Thank you for giving me this opportunity! Sláinte!" David Strei emailed photos: "Marc, Been listening to your podcast since it started. Some of my favorite artists include the Gothard Sisters, Celtic Squall, the Rogues, and a lot of your music. Today I’m carving spoons while listening to your podcast. Attached is a picture of a spoon in progress and several that are complete." Senachie Cummings emailed a photo: "Hi Marc, I am a patron and have been a devoted fan for many years.  Currently, I mostly listen to your podcast while I am doing cooking projects.  I usually prepare some food items to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but did not this year  due to the novel coronavirus, so here is a photo of the dessert that I served for St. Patrick’s Day in 2019.  It is supposed to look like pints of Guinness but is actually Guinness Chocolate Cake with Baileys Cream Cheese Frosting.  I baked the cake directly in the pint glasses.  Thanks again for all your efforts.  Keep up the great work and stay safe!" ...more

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• Highland Life #467

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  Jul 02 2020

  Enjoy life--Highland Life--on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Plaid Menagerie, Fir Arda, Alexander James Adams, The Homespun Ceilidh Band, The Ugly Mugs, Jesse Ferguson, Callanish, Gaelic Fury Band, W Ed Harris, Blame Not the Bard, Tami Curtis, Wooden Legs, Skeleton McKee, Barleyjuice, IIsabeau Corriveau et Les tisseurs de rêves I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - "The Marquis of Huntley's Highland Fling/The Piper of Drummond/Jock Wilson's Ball/Tail Toddle/Miss Girdle" by Plaid Menagerie from Plaid Menagerie 4:37 - WELCOME 5:18 - "Boys of Ballycastle/The Dunmore Lasses" by Fir Arda from At Home 9:12 - "Dance in a Circle" by Alexander James Adams from A Familiar Promise 13:48 - "Ross' Reel" by The Homespun Ceilidh Band from Home with The Homespun Ceilidh Band 17:16 - "Shall Ye Go Far" by The Ugly Mugs from The Ugly Mugs EP 20:18 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 23:11 - "Reilly's Daughter" by Jesse Ferguson from The Sally Gardens 25:06 - "O'Carolan's Farewell to Music" by Callanish from Callanish 28:38 - "Irish Blues" by Gaelic Fury Band from Swimming Upstream 32:43 - "The Otzi Man" by W Ed Harris from Ye Banks and Braes 37:14 - "The Old Hags of May Day" by Blame Not the Bard from Soundcheck 40:07 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 43:20 - "False Lady" by Tami Curtis from Cairde Cavort 48:26 - "Oro, Se Do Bheatha Bhaile" by Wooden Legs from Animali 52:01 - "Follow Me Up to Carlow" by Skeleton McKee from Edinburgh Underground 55:44 - "High on Highland Life" by Barleyjuice from The Old Speakeasy 1:00:11 - CLOSING 1:01:22 - "Down By the Sally Gardens" by IIsabeau Corriveau et Les tisseurs de rêves from Leap of Faith The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS Support the artists Show your Celtic colors. Get an Irish & Celtic Music Podcast shirt. There are several to choose from, including the 2020 Celtic Tree of Life shirt. But you can even get the 2018 shirt for just $7 while supplies last. Shop right now. I released a couple interviews on the Pub Songs Podcast recently. One features Mazz O’Flaherty who owns Dingle Record Shop. The other features Celtic songwriter and guitarist Gerry O’Beirne. The interviews were recorded during the Celtic Invasion of Dingle, Ireland last year. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your contribution also allows us to support the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Samir Malak, Patricia Conner, Tiffany Knight, Lynda MacNeil, Marianne Ludwig, Nancie Barnett, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Scott Benson, robert michael kane, Kevin Long, Hank Woodward, Annie Lorkowski, Shawn Cali, You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Kate Maver emailed a photo: "I am moving in the middle of all this pandemic craziness. So, I turn on your podcast while I’m packing, and listen to one episode after another. I’ve spent a lot of time in Ireland and Scotland, and your podcast brings me right back to Doolin, and Galway, and Glasgow and Edinburgh! So relaxing! Thanks for keeping me company." Jesse Bethea emailed: "Hi Marc, I'm so thankful for the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. I'm struggling to write and revise my first novel, and the music you choose for this podcast always helps me with my work. Thank you and sláinte." Fabio Fiorelli emailed: "Dear Mark,I just listened to your podcast about Celtic groups in Italy. I have been living in the UK for 11 years by now, but Florence is my hometown, and there is a great group from there I used to listen to when I was still living with my parents. They are called Whisky Trail, they play both traditional songs and tradition-inspired new ones, and have been active for over 30 years! One of them is a historian, and he popularized the history of San Frediano, one of the most important patron saints of the city, who turned out to have been Irish (his name was Frigidianus, something related to the fact that he came from a cold country, more info here) and who is well known across Tuscany as well. Unfortunately their website is not well updated, so I don't know if their email is still active, but I know the group definitely is (they have played several concerts in 2019) and I wish to honor their love for irish and celtic music. I will suggest them to contact you, but if you want to do it personally they have an active facebook page with the same name."...more

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• Step It Out Mary #466

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  Jun 25 2020

  Let's step it out with Mary and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Kennedy's Kitchen, Stringer's Ridge, Merry Wives of Windsor, The Kissers, The Boston Harbor Bhoys, The Jeremiahs, The Selkie Girls, An Lar, Clover's Revenge, The Whiskeydicks, Onde, Moonrakers I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - "Paddy Fahey's" by Kennedy's Kitchen from The Whiskey of Truth 3:22 - WELCOME 3:56 - "Jerry's Beaver Hat / Scatter the Mud / Kitty's Wedding" by Stringer's Ridge from Handmade 8:12 - "The Bird Song" by Merry Wives of Windsor from Happy Endings 11:26 - "Malt House Jigs (The Humors of Tralibane / The Boys of Comanore / Castle Donovan)" by The Kissers from Three Sails 15:35 - "Step It Out Mary" by The Boston Harbor Bhoys from ...And We'll All Go Together 18:12 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 21:14 - "Spring Fling" by The Jeremiahs from The Femme Fatale of Maine 27:34 - "The Final Trawl" by The Selkie Girls from Running With the Morrigan 31:12 - "Gäbelbachiana" by An Lar from Deception 36:56 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 39:35 - "The Lakes of Pontchartrain" by Clover's Revenge from Truants and Absolution 45:50 - "Johnny Brown" by The Whiskeydicks from United We Stumble 49:20 - "Rise Your Bones" by Onde from Maelstrom 55:10 - CLOSING 56:25 - "The Ploughman" by Moonrakers from Tides The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS Get your Celtic Tree of Life Shirt. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your contribution also allows us to support the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Stephen R, IndigoOwl, Mark D, Anthony W, Mary Ann N, David Y, Emily W, Greg S, Andy W You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Elle Clark emailed a photo: "Hi again Marc! I’m so excited and happy about the pride episode, thank you! Here is a photo of me listening to it at work, graveyard shift at the hospital" Jackson Shinn replied to the Celtic Music Magazine: "i wood carve while listening to your podcasts, working on a caricature bear wearing bib overalls." Mark Long commented on Patreon: "As a gay man you don’t know how much this means to me to see our community highlighted and to see and find new artists to support." Emil Volcheck emailed: "Hello, Marc, I've finally signed up after listening off and on for a few years.  I really like your choice of music.  I actually first learned about you from the Celtic Christmas podcast and listened to that during the holidays for a few years before I ever subscribed to your main podcast.  It was from your Christmas series that my wife and I learned about Burning Bridget Cleary.  We have so many favorite bands, I couldn't tell you a favorite.  Probably Altan, Battlefield Band, Reid and Van Sante, Solas, Andy Irvine, Silly Wizard, Triona, Afro-Celt Sound System, the Maggie's Music gang are near the top for us.  My other favorite music podcast is the Sing Out! Radio Magazine." Keith Lyons emailed: "Just a note to say how much I’ve enjoyed your Celtic Music podcast, particularly during the lockdown in New Zealand, as I go out for my daily walk listening to an episode, sometimes the highlight of my day. " Jesse Ferguson emailed a photo: "Hi Marc, Thanks for including me in the latest episode. My son, Brennan (age 10) and I are listening to the episode while he's doing home school, and I'm working from home." ...more

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• Maid on the Shore #465

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  Jun 18 2020

  Come to the join the maid on the shore with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Flook, Stonecircle, Molly Bauckham, Julia Lane, Beyond the Pale, Kellswater Bridge, Anne Roos, Ceili Moss, Celia Ramsay & Shay Black, Hibernia, Erin's Guild, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse, Paisley Close, Runa, Ryan MacNeil, The Fire Inside I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 "The Bunting Fund/Ocean Child" by Flook from Ancora 4:20 WELCOME 5:49 "Maid on the Shore" by Stonecircle from Metamorphosis 12:16 "The Wiser Maid" by Molly Bauckham from Maid on the Shore 18:07 "Lament for the Wild Shore" by Julia Lane from Song of the Sea 20:35 "Sailing to Philadelphia" by Beyond the Pale from Paleontology 25:21 CELTIC FEEDBACK 28:25 "Kellswater" by Kellswater Bridge from As The Story Goes 33:45 "Get the Rigger" by Anne Roos from Mermaids & Mariners 36:23 "Leis a Lurrighan" by Ceili Moss from On the Shore lez a lurr-i-gan 39:07 "The Fisherman's Wife" by Celia Ramsay & Shay Black from Singer's Request 41:55 "Dark Eyed Sailor" by Hibernia from Wide Waters 46:50 "Distant Shore" by Erin's Guild from Broken Man 50:47 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 52:40 "The Bonnie Ship the Diamond" by Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse from The Lang Awa' Ships 55:51 "Green Island" by Paisley Close from All On A Day 59:47 "Jewels on the Ocean/Michael Connell's" by Runa from Live 1:04:06 "Cearcall A' Chuin (The Ocean's Circle)" by Ryan MacNeil from Shuffle 1:07:22 CLOSING 1:09:112 "Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore" by The Fire Inside from Spark The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. #celticpodcast #celticmusic #irishmusic CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I am pre-recording this episode. I should be heading to Venice, Italy to stay the night, about the time you get to hear this show as part of my Celtic Invasion Vacations. If you want to know how the trip is going, I put together a page at CelticInvasion.com where you can see follow links to every place I am posting new content, including podcasts, videos and of course, photos from the invasion. Since I’m in one of the most famous sea ports in the world, I thought I’d highlight “Maid on the Shore”. I’m doing it a wee bit different though. You’ll hear the title track in a moment.  But then, nearly every artist singing a song in this show, and several of the instrumental artists too, has a recording of “Maid on the Shore” as well. I want to recommend that you check them all out. You can follow the artist links in the shownotes to find out more about them as usual. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. Plus, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast at http://patreon.com/celticpodcast.   I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Tim Sommer emailed: "Hi Marc. I haven’t used spotify, don’t use amazon, and minimal itunes.  Try to buy music from the artist or other collections, like Ossian. Most of all, I listen to your podcasts to specifically hear other artists and new music!    I’ve been in the rut of listening to (and enjoying) the main stays of Irish and Scottish music.  Wanting to know what else is out there.  You are the answer.  Love your show." Michael Vitagliano emailed: "Hey Mark, My wife and I have been listening to your podcast for the past six months and have fallen in love with celtic music as a result. We just got back from two weeks on the emerald isle and spent our time traveling in the car listening to hours of your podcast. I wanted to chime in about your new Spotify playlist and your concerns about how it might affect the podcast. While in Ireland, I noticed a pretty apparent lack of music shops that carried trad music albums. The places I did manage to procure a few cd’s, I received excellent guidance however my favorite album that I came back with is Flook’s Ancora, which was surprisingly not recommended. I learned of this band via your podcast. The bands you play are amazing, but it’s hard to listen to and support them if you don’t know they exist, which, without your podcast I definitely would not be familiar with Flook. Spotify has it’s negatives, but reaching listeners across the globe has got to be worth it. And your providing that avenue I think will gain even more podcast listeners, and notoriety for the artists. Thanks for everything you do! Can’t wait for the next episode!"  ...more

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• Toss the Feathers #464

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  Jun 11 2020

  Toss the feathers with a great mix of Celtic music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Stringer's Ridge, Emerald Accent, Seasons, Plaid Menagerie, Christine Primose, Bua, Blame Not the Bard, The Homespun Ceilidh Band, IIsabeau Corriveau et Les tisseurs de rêves, Skeleton McKee, Highland Reign, Hugh Morrison, Brave the Sea, Jennifer Licko I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - "Mouth of the Tobique / Old French / De Saint Paul a Terrebonne" by Stringer's Ridge from Handmade 4:33 - WELCOME 5:33 - "Toss the Feathers/Oak Tree/Foxhunters" by Emerald Accent from The Oats Field 11:16 - "I Care Not For These Ladies" by Seasons from Seasons 14:56 - "Captain Horne/In and Out the Harbor/Dinky Dorian's" by Plaid Menagerie from Plaid Menagerie 18:23 - "An Gille Donn (The Brown-haired Lad)" by Christine Primose from Gràdh is Gonadh - Guth ag aithris (Love and Loss - A Lone Voice) 22:38 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 27:28 - "The Killashandra Lasses / Down the Green Fields" by Bua from Down the Green Fields 30:32 - "Johnny Jump Up" by Blame Not the Bard from Soundcheck 34:39 - "Nine Points of Roguery / Gravel Walk / The High Reel" by The Homespun Ceilidh Band from Demo 38:51 - "Are You Sleeping" by IIsabeau Corriveau et Les tisseurs de rêves from Leap of Faith Robert Tannahill 43:32 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 45:10 - "This Is the Life" by Skeleton McKee from Edinburgh Underground 48:32 - "Bonnie Eilidh" by Highland Reign from Bring Forrit the Tartan 52:41 - "Dance Hall Girl" by Hugh Morrison from The Other Side 56:50 - "Put Me On A Boat" by Brave the Sea from The Kraken 58:33 - CLOSING 59:55 - "Fill Iu O" by Jennifer Licko from Sing The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your contribution also allows us to support the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival in 2021 and the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18. A big special thanks to our newest patrons: Jeff, Brian M O, Joe H, Hiroki C, Kirk N and our newest Celtic Legend Samir Malak You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Diana Stanley posted on the Facebook comments: "I listened to this show while exploring a remote park in Lawrence, Kansas. So basically, it was the perfect music choice." Woodland Folk emailed about the Women's song episode with one word: "Amazing" Mary Graham emailed: "Hi Mark, I’ve been listening to Celtic music since I was a kid, as it was a favorite of my dad, so I was thrilled when I recently discovered your podcast. I listen to podcasts a couple hours per day because the commute to my kids’ school is  so long I spend a couple hours per day on my cargo bike. I can’t really take a selfie while riding so you’ll just have to imagine me rocking out or Singing along to your amazing compilations while whizzing through the beautiful Dutch dunes and woods on my electric cargo bike, often with two little girls in front in the cargo part...it makes my commute SO much fun so a big thanks to you! Greetings from the Netherlands, a great Place to be despite its deficit of Celtic music." Max Flight emailed: "I was listening to Libsyn's The Feed podcast and heard your immediately identifiable voice talking about chapters. Even though it takes more production time, I've started using chapters in my podcast. I overruled my co-hosts who thought it would make it too easy for listeners to skip content. My logic is whatever makes it easier for listeners to get value is good. If they skip a segment in an episode and concentrate on what they want to hear, great! That's better than them unsubscribing because they are tired of listening to stuff they don't care about. As for your show (which I'm very fond of, by the way), I've hoped for chapters because I could easily re-listen to songs. Sometimes I'm listening to an episode and I'd really like to go back and re-listen to a piece. Maybe it was so good I want it again. Maybe I was distracted and didn't realize until half way through that I've missed something wonderful. Chapters would make that super-easy. Anyway, just my thoughts." Brian McReynolds emailed a photo from episode #460: “Working on some edging for our fire pit/raised planter area in our yard. Your podcast makes a somewhat tedious job more enjoyable.” ...more

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• Pride Month with Celtic Music #463

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  Jun 04 2020

  It’s Pride Month. We’re showing our pride and support for the LGBTQ community by highlighting LGBTQ Celtic musicians with an interview with Ockham’s Razor on this special show on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The Homespun Ceilidh Band, Callanish, Seumas Gagne, Bua, Alexander James Adams, Samantha Gillogly, Melanie Gruben, Marcas Mac an Tuairneir, Ockham's Razor I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is dedicated to growing our community and helping the incredible artists who so generously share their music. If you find music you love, buy their albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow them on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, I'll send you a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. Thank you again for being a Celt of Kindness. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 With the new year comes a new votes in the Celtic Top 20. This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2019 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:08 - "Tripping Up The Stairs / The Tenpenny Bit / The Blackthorn Stick" by The Homespun Ceilidh Band from Home With The Homespun Ceilidh Band Daphne Eftychia Arthur (pronounciation eff-ti-HEE-ah) T and L 3:10 - WELCOME - PATREON THANKS Guest: Kris Clements of Ockham’s Razor Special feature on Pride Month 9:25 - "Douglas Jig" by Callanish from Callanish John Adams: Fiddler 11:18 - "Is Truagh Leam Ar Sgaradh" by Seumas Gagne from Baile Ard Article: Being Gay in Gaeldom Pronunciation: Iss true-ah Lom are ska-ra 14:26 - "Eddie Moloney's / Micho Ressell's (Mason's Apron)" by Bua from Down the Green Fields Brian Ó hAirt: vocals, sean-nós dance, concertina 17:34 - "Brannigan's Special Ale" by Alexander James Adams from Animals All the Same Fairytale Minstrel and Storyteller of Myth and Magic Heather Alexander 21:04 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 29:26 - "Young Catherine/James Bethag" by Samantha Gillogly / Tim Maurice from Celtic Chamber Music 34:24 - "A Faery Song" by Melanie Gruben from A Faery Song 36:23 - "Dumbbells" by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir from Single 41:40 - "Path to Alexandria/Mushtaq's Jig/Sleepy Camel" by Alexander James Adams from Cat & the Fiddle 45:30 - "My Parents Reared Me Tenderly" by Bua from Down the Green Fields 49:24 - INTERVIEW WITH OCKHAM’S RAZOR 58:20 - "The Handsome Cabin Boy" by Ockham's Razor from Ten Thousand Miles to Bedlam 1:00:30 - "The Butcher Boy" by Ockham's Razor from Job's Comforter 1:05:40 - INTERVIEW WITH OCKHAM’S RAZOR (CONTINUED) 1:10:48 - “The Cemetery Song” by Ockham's Razor from Songs from Pottersfield 1:15:13 - “Moorlough Shore” by Ockham's Razor from Job’s Comforter 1:20:11 - CLOSING 1:22:27 - "Lagan Love" by Callanish from Callanish The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. #celticpodcast #pridemonth #lgbtqmusicians CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!We hit our 14th year anniversary at the end of July. Your kind and generous support of this show each and every week are the reason it still exists after 14 years. There are many ways to support the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, throughs donation, buying bumper sticker, pint glasses or t-shirts. But the best way of all is to become a Patron of the Podcast. You can make a pledge of a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. And you also get episodes before regular listeners. And when we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. We are super close to getting a two-hour instrumental special. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast at http://patreon.com/celticpodcast. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Shawn Cali, Annie Lorkowski, Hank Woodward, Kevin Long, robert michael kane, Scott Benson, Miranda Nelson, Carol Baril, Nancie Barnett, Marianne Ludwig, Lynda MacNeil, Tiffany Knight, Patricia Conner, and our newest Celtic Legend, Samir Malak   I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Sarah Fletcher emailed last year: "Hi Mark, I just signed up on your Patreon. I've been listening for a long time and decided it was time to pay back for all of that great music. I discovered the Gothard Sisters, who are from my town, right here on your podcast. Well, I really decided to support your podcast because you have expressed on many occasions your support for diversity in Celtic music and you have highlighted many female and LGBT artists. This touched me especially as many in these underrepresented groups struggle to find a voice. Thank you and keep up the great work. A devoted listener." Phillip More emailed: "Hello mark, I've been  listening to your podcast  music for I don't remember  how long , I've tracked my family tree back to 1463 to Ireland  and lately I have picked up a new hobby , I make cigar box guitars electric /acoustic  3 string and 4 string , I was wondering if any of the bands you work with have ever used them  thank you for your time" Jeffrey Adelsberger emailed: "Marc, Thank you for your great podcast. I discovered while doing my yearly search for music to add to my collection to prep for St. Paddy’s. I was able to get the music offered easily. I grew up in a family that appreciated bands like the dubliners and I Grew to appreciate trad before expanding my tastes with more rock oriented Irish stuff (Pogues to drop kick Murphys and such). Gaelic Storm and Cean are two bands that probably represent my current listening interests best. I recently got into Coig after seeing them at the Maryland Irish Festival. We had the pleasure to visit Ireland last summer and I was gearing up to doing a heavy St Pats week before everything went south. This podcast has helped deal with it."...more

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• Celtic Women Singers #462

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  May 28 2020

  Celtic women singers today on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast Seasons, The Selkie Girls, Lissa Schneckenburger, Jessica Victoria, Celtic Woman, Ciunas, Claire Roche, SeaStar, Tami Curits, Altan, Kellswater Bridge, Jiggy, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - "Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter" by Seasons from Seasons 4:55 - WELCOME 6:09 - "Bleecker Street" by The Selkie Girls from Running with the Morrigan 9:33 - "Young Charlotte" by Lissa Schneckenburger from Song 15:38 - "Mouth Music Medley: Far am bi mi fhìn / Chuirinn air a' Phìob e" by Jessica Victoria from Songs of the Summer Realm 17:27 - "Moorlough Shore" by Celtic Woman from Ancient Land Deluxe 21:28 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 26:37 - "Madam I'm a Darling" by Ciunas from High Time Pronunciation: Queue-nas 29:09 - "The Planter's Daughter" by Claire Roche from The Lilt Of The Banshee 33:23 - "The Quiet Joys of Brotherhood" by SeaStar from Sinners and Angels 37:21 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 38:41 - "Frisky Whisky" by Tami Curits from Cairde Cavort 43:17 - "Níon a’ Bhaoigheallaigh" by Altan from The Gap of Dreams Pronunciation: Neen a V-way-gal-ig 49:28 - "Keys to the Castle" by Kellswater Bridge from The Proof is in the Pudding 53:55 - "Who Put the Blood" by Jiggy from Hypernova 58:49 - CLOSING 1:00:42 - "I Courted a Soldier" by Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh from Foxglove & Fuschia Pronunciation: Murr-en Nick OWL-eev The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. #celticpodcast #celticmusic #celticwomen WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your contribution also allows us to support the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival on September 12-13 and the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Shawn Cali, Annie Lorkowski, Hank Woodward, Kevin Long, robert michael kane, Scott Benson, Miranda Nelson, Carol Baril, Nancie Barnett, Marianne Ludwig, Lynda MacNeil, Tiffany Knight, Patricia Conner, and our newest Celtic Legend, Samir Malak You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Brad Thompson emailed photos: "Good evening, Mark! My wife and I listen to your podcast all the time, whether it’s driving to visit family, or just to chill in the living room. I’ve taken up home brewing, specifically mead, and naturally listen while working on it. Unfortunately, shipping alcohol is a nightmare, but if you can get to North Texas, I promise to leave you a bottle on our porch (because distancing, sorry). Thanks for all your hard work."    W. Ed Harris emailed: "Hey Marc! I just signed up to become a Podcast Patron. I think it’s wonderful what you are doing and I am going to make every effort to be more engaged/supportive! I am a Celtic multi-instrumentalist and do everything myself throughout the recording/release process. I will be releasing my 8th album within the next few weeks and I have 100+ YouTube videos out. I believe you may have featured me in the past in that we follow on FB Page as well. I also had a tune aired on Celtic Roots Podcast very recently and wanted to take this opportunity in sending you the video link on the tune as well. Again, Thanks so much for all you do and I look forward in getting more immersed in this wonderful culture (my heritage as well)! Sláinte my friend!" Charlie Hunt emailed a photo: "Hi Marc, I absolutely love the show and am so proud to be a Patreon. Every week, your show brings me and my very good dog Rhody so much joy and contentment. Just look how relaxed he is! Your show is one of the best parts of our week, and I’m so thankful we have someone carrying on these positive, welcoming and inclusive Celtic traditions. PS - as much Runa as possible, please! Best, Charlie (and Rhody)" Eric emailed some videos from his home: "Hi Marc. From time to time I listen to your podcast, which i think is really awesome - bringing the finest Irish and Celtic music to us and the world. A few episodes ago you asked about a possible location to go for. For quite some time I thought the region I live in could be a place you would like, but I always threw this thought away - not this time. It is a very historical and very interesting place, but not as famous as Ireland or Scotland. Although the country looks a little similar and the music is also not far off. We even have our own dialect "Plattdeutsch" which is recognized as its own language. I'm sure, now you are excited. I live in the northern part of Germany ca. 4km from the danish border, where I travel each day to work. In the past, this region often changed between Germany and Denmark. Originally it is the home of the Vikings with its trading center Haithabu (Hedeby in English), located at the end of the "Schlei", which is a fjord. Haithabu is still a location, but nowadays it is a museum including a historical village and it belongs to the city of Schleswig. Here, you can make yourself a picture of my home region, the Schlei: Video, Hedeby, World Heritage page. There are some clubs in this region that keep the old way of living alive like in the village of Haithabu or in Wallsbüll (Valsbøl in danish) where each year the battle of Wallsbüll is shown. There are some bands that play music in our dialect, but they are hard to find e.g. on YouTube. The local radio station may help to find them. Three times a week, in the evening this radio station broadcasts in our local dialect including such bands. Hope you find my notes interesting. If you have questions, just let me know. Slainte and have a great weekend!"...more

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• Merry Blacksmith #461

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  May 21 2020

  9 out of 10 merry blacksmiths agree that you’re gonna have a toe tapping craic-filled time this week with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Emerald Accent, Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill, Lissa Schneckenburger, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Jesse Ferguson, Kennedy's Kitchen, W Ed Harris, Kinnfolk, An Lar, Iron Roux, Barleyjuice, Black 47, Mary Ann Kennedy I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - "Scholar / Merry Blacksmith / Father Kelly" by Emerald Accent from The Oats Field 5:27 - WELCOME 5:59 - "Mountain Road #2" by Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill from Race for the Sun 11:59 - "Jam On Gerry's Rock/Willie's" by Lissa Schneckenburger from Song 16:33 - "Lightening the Load" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Sleep Deprivation 22:56 - "Me Darlin' Laura-Ann" by Jesse Ferguson from The Sally Gardens 25:06 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 29:38 - "Red Is The Rose" by Kennedy's Kitchen from The Whiskey of Truth 34:44 - "Tiarna Mhuigheo" by W Ed Harris from Turas Ceilteach 37:52 - "Siuil a Run" by Kinnfolk from Kinnfolk 41:07 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 49:07 - "The Return of the Dead" by An Lar from Deception (video) 53:01 - "My Molly" by Iron Roux from Iron Roux 57:06 - "Crackin' Jenny's Teacup" by Barleyjuice from The Old Speakeasy 59:16 - "Funky Ceili" by Black 47 from Bittersweet Sixteen 1:03:28 - CLOSING 1:04:37 - "Grioglachan" by Mary Ann Kennedy from An Dàn: Gaelic Songs for a Modern World The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is sponsoring the Middle Tennessee Highland Games this year. Right now, this festival is going. They won’t make a decision whether to stay open or not until June. So I did a Skype interview with Richard to talk about the festival. Interview with Richard Trest of the Middle Tennessee Highland Games THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your contribution also allows us to support the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival on September 12-13 and the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Rick R, Rod N, Bulldozer, Nicholas W, Thom S, Tom Morley, Ted F, Steven, D Morse, Dáithí W You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Tina Manbeck emailed: "Marc, I host a music radio show and found your podcast while searching for holiday song ideas for my show.  Appreciated the downloads and have played them, including you, on several of my shows.  Thank you. I also am a board member of the Celtic Music Association, which has been bringing four or five concerts to Des Moines per year since 1992. Our current season includes Doolin’, Old Blind Dogs, Calan, High Time, and just this last weekend, La Vent du Nord. I listen to your podcasts, Andy Donnelly on CKUA, and Thistle Radio.  Any other suggestions?" Check out Mage Network for the Celtic Podcast Network. Patrick van dr Moezel emailed audio feedback. Alied Pérez Martínez emailed some videos: "Cheers Marc: I'm a frequent listener of your podcast and just want to share with you a live session I recorded last January in Inverness, Scotland[1]. I was there for Christmas and New Year visiting my brother and we went to Liverpool, Belfast, Glasgow and Inverness. You might say this was my own Celtic Invasion :-). We were in a Hootananny at Inverness for dinner when the musicians began to arrive, and then we couldn't leave until it closed. There I also upped my English to "Drunken Glaswegian" Level :-D (English is not my mother language) Feel free to use any of the videos; it's all public. The musicians names are in the video descriptions. And if you could give me a hand with the tune titles, I would be much appreciated. Slàinte" Deanna Garrison emailed: "Hi! My sister and I love listening to the podcast. We're both American and while I'm still here, she's over in Norway working on her PhD. She likes to listen to the podcast while working or studying. I've been listening to the show when I'm at work. Right now I'm working on inventory data entry (transferring products from the store to the website and logging all that) I listen to at least one episode whenever I'm at work and it always makes my day better. Love the show, love the music,  and I appreciate getting able to find out about so many great bands! I'll support you all once my next paycheck comes in. Best, Deanna (and Laura the Norwegian)"...more

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• Wolf in Sheep's Clothing #460

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  May 14 2020

  Shh! We’re disguising the best Celtic music in the secret fold of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Sean Leahy & Jeremy Spencer, Kalos, Wolf Loescher, W Ed Harris, SeaStar, Stringer's Ridge, Celtic Conundrum, Kennedy's Kitchen, An Lar, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Kilmaine Saints, Skeleton McKee, Brave the Sea, The Whiskeydicks, Tami Curtis I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, share their events, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - "Polkas: Dálaigh's / Dan O'Connell's / The Hermit from Killarney" by Sean Leahy & Jeremy Spencer from Entanglement 3:39 - WELCOME 4:09 - "Brooke Leigh" by Kalos from Harbour 8:14 - "Lads Among the Heather" by Wolf Loescher from Sheep's Clothing 12:28 - "Star of the County Down" by W Ed Harris from Turas Ceilteach 17:00 - "I Will Go" by SeaStar from Sinners and Angels 20:02 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 25:03 - "Shady Grove/Julia Delaney" by Stringer's Ridge from Handmade 29:42 - "Wherever You May Roam" by Celtic Conundrum from The Promise 33:34 - "Colonel Fraser's" by Kennedy's Kitchen from The Whiskey of Truth 36:34 - "Bells" by An Lar from Deception 41:11 - "Mandela (The Legend)" by Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones from Let Ye All Be Irish Tonight 46:12 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 49:36 - "Painting Paradise Square (Acoustic)" by Kilmaine Saints from Off the Wagon; Acoustic Sessions 54:29 - "The Road to Lisdoonvarna / Swallowtail Jig / Off She Goes" by Skeleton McKee from Edinburgh Underground 57:26 - "Long Road" by Brave the Sea from The Kraken 59:36 - "Clonakilty Girl" by The Whiskeydicks from United We Stumble 1:02:49 - CLOSING 1:03:58 - "Butcher Boy" by Tami Curtis from Cairde Cavort The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS Are you looking for CD reviews for your Celtic album? I got an email from Keith: “Hi Marc. I am looking for newish Celtic CD reviews. If you know of any, can you suggest the Author contacts me so that I can add them to my new page. Otherwise hope you are keeping well. Best wishes. Keith.” You can find the link and follow the page on Facebook. Have you gotten your 2020 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirt? The Celtic Tree of Life shirt is available in our store along with six other designs from past years. Supplies are limited so follow the link in the shownotes to show your support for the podcast. If you enjoy Celtic music and you’re a Geek, then you might also enjoy my other podcast. It’s the Pub Songs Podcast. Every other week, I sing songs and share my adventures. Last week, I talked about my trip to Skellig Michael on the Celtic Invasion of Star Wars… I mean Dingle, Ireland last year. The week before that was audio tour of Gougane Barra in Ireland. Plus, you learn about my latest videos that include Skellig Michael, Wild Rover, and Ballincollig Castle. One fan likened it to listening in to a conversation at your local pub. There’s music and lots of feedback. And of course, if you’re a geek like I am, you’ll find lots of extra craic. Because I play, what I call Sci F’Irish music. It’s a little bit Celtic and a little bit sci fi geek. Subscribe at PubSong.net. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your contribution also allows us to support the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival on September 12-13 and the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends. These amazing individuals pledge $25 per month to support this podcast. Thanks you: Annie Lorkowski, Carol Baril, Hank Woodward, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Marianne Ludwig, Miranda Nelson Designs, Nancie Barnett, Patricia Conner, robert michael kane, Scott Benson, Shawn Cali, Tiffany Knight You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. And when you pledge at least $5 per month, you’ll also get a short bonus podcast where Todd Wiley tells you about artists in the latest edition of the show. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. In 2021, we’re going to Scotland. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Adrian O'Paircigh messaged: "Hi there... Adrian Parkes from Dublin Ireland here. I just wanted ot say hi and let you know I've recently released a Celtic themed Meditation app with a selection of Celtic radio stations. I'd love to encourage the spread of Celtic music and wonder if you'd be interested in networking and seeing how we can help each other? Kind Regards, Adrian.  https://celticwhispers.ie/" Rita Delega messaged: "I Love the Celtic Women. The best!" Marshall Blosser emailed: "Hello from Newfoundland. Hey Marc, So we landing here in Newfoundland a little two months ago.  Still waiting on my work visa so I have the dosh to go visit all the Irish pubs in town.  There is such a strong Irish influence here that there is still an Irish brogue here. Have you ever thought of doing an Celtic Invasion Vacation to the parts of Canada that the the Celts immigrated to?  The traditions and sounds that they brought over have been kept alive (if slightly modified) here in St John's, Newfoundland.  I think it would make for a great tour. I'm still hoping to create own (Marc Gunn inspired) Irish music podcast here to help promote the incredible music from the Rock.  I've been taking note on how you do you podcast and looking into the nuts and bolts of crafting my own. I will steer bands your way too, as you would have an even wider audience to share the music with. Anyway, I hope all goes well with you. " Peter Wood emailed photos: "Marc, this letter has been a long time coming because the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast has been a fixture of my life for almost a third of it. Back in 2011 I came to Austin, Texas for an internship to cap off my time in college, and I went looking for podcasts to fill my time walking to the bus stop, waiting for the bus, and riding to and from my internship. I had been listening to The Signal podcast at the time, and their appreciation of your Firefly songs led me to discover your podcast. The highlight of that summer was a July Fourth afternoon walking the trail down Lady Bird Lake while listening to the latest Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. I returned home to Indiana, but I continued listening to your podcast while commuting to work and especially while taking my autistic brother on laundromat trips. I moved back to Austin and I continued to play the podcast. For a while, part of my next job involved checking the new stock into inventory in the morning, while my coworkers worked around me, and the podcast was a natural fit for something to listen to with open speaker as I worked. Two years ago I met Jessica, and the podcast quickly became something we could listen to while in the car on our outings. She's from El Salvador and has a passion for music, but she's still not very comfortable with English, so it's something we can enjoy together. I think we'd both appreciate an episode featuring Spanish- and Galician-language songs. I'm finally finishing this email I started over a month ago because I wanted to add that two days ago as I'm writing now, Jessica and I listened to the podcast as we drove across town to the courthouse to get married, and then to the party room for the reception. I'm attaching a few photos of the day. For a decade, your show has been the soundtrack of my life, and now our life together. Sláinte, saludos, and see y'all from Austin, Texas."  ...more

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• Paddy's Lamentation #459

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  May 07 2020

  Don’t cry for me Paddy. The truth is I love lamentations on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe. Get 34 Celtic MP3s for free. Francis Leclerc & Marise Demers, Fir Arda, Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill, The Selkie Girls, Iron Roux, Battlelegs, Stephanie Claussen, Jesse Ferugson, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Sean Leahy & Jeremy Spencer, W Ed Harris, Pauline Scanlon, Seasons I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - "Brouillard d'hiver" by Francis Leclerc & Marise Demers from Trajet Libre 5:28 - WELCOME 6:38 - "What the Piano Knows/The Dunmore Lasses" by Fir Arda from Greenhouse Sessions Part 2 9:58 - "Steel & Silver" by Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill from Race for the Sun 14:42 - "Paddy's Lamentation" by The Selkie Girls from Running with the Morrigan 20:35 - "Glass Drum" by Iron Roux from Iron Roux 24:40 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 30:35 - "Tecmo Super Bowl" by Battlelegs from Save the Humans 31:52 - "Brose and Butter / Jacky Tar / Far From Home" by Stephanie Claussen from The Road Home from Skye: Scottish and Irish Tunes 36:39 - "The Golden Jubilee" by Jesse Ferugson from The Sally Gardens 39:10 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 41:44 - "Marvellous Meg" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Sleep Deprivation 48:27 - "The High Walls of Derry" by Sean Leahy & Jeremy Spencer from Entanglement 52:44 - "Star of Munster" by W Ed Harris from Ye Banks and Braes 54:47 - "The Old Churchyard" by Pauline Scanlon from Gossamer 58:44 - CLOSING 59:50 - "Ferry to Holyhead" by Seasons from Seasons The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS Irish & Celtic Music Live Streams. Live stream concerts seem the way of the world right now. But the biggest challenge is finding out who’s doing them. I haven’t seen a resource for Celtic concerts. I am trying to make one available. I set up a Google Calendar. Celtic artists can add their own events to the calendar to share their live streaming concerts. View the calendar here. I created a blog about how to support Celtic artists in the time of COVID-19. It’s actually not a bit different from how to support artists at any time. Read it here. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your contribution also allows us to support Celtic non-profits like the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival on September 12-13 and the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18. A special thanks to our newest patrons: Andrew D, Thom M, Jennifer K, J Devine You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. A bunch of Celtic musicians joined Patreon since the pandemic started. It’s a great site for artists as well for podcasts. But how do you find them? I published a blog a couple weeks ago with links to all of the Celtic patreons pages I could find. You’ll find a link in the shownotes. If there’s an artist missing, please let me know. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/   I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Michael Finlay emailed on Facebook: "Hi Marc, so I've been trying to plan a trip to the UK and Ireland for my daughter and I, but I'm a bit worried about how Brexit is going to work out over there. But this show helps to keep my hopes up that I'll be able to show my little girl where her grandfather grew up, and get to really understand the centuries long story of her family. But in the mea time, come to Memphis, we have great food, music, and it is the home of The King, just saying... Keep up the good work." Jordan Reeder emailed photos: "Hey Mr. Gunn, just sharing an update! My wife and I are having our first baby. It’s a girl! We are organizing the nursery during this pandemic... what a time to have a kid! We’re listening to the podcast while prepping the nest! Our sweet dog Luna is just hanging out with us and enjoying the music too!"     Brett Thomasson emailed on Facebook: "What’s the best way to check out samples of the new CD’s in the post now that CDBaby has closed its online store?" Theron Statler messaged on Facebook: "Hello Marc, I ran across this actually on a Scythian comment. Lol....I would like to know if you play other folk music that has some Celtic influences but not necessarily a straight forward Celtic band? The band/music I have is Scarecrow Jack out of the Ohio Valley area. I can send a little video I put together of a song written inspired by Bar Harbor, ME and another I wrote a few years ago about one day a year Irish..lol If not what you are interested in I understand but maybe you would know someone else that could give us some airplay? All the best."...more

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• Irish & Celtic Music Patronage #458

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  Apr 30 2020

  Celtic band requests came from our patrons this week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Albannach, Socks in the Frying Pan, Burning Bridget Cleary, Heather Dale, The Gothard Sisters, Jesse Ferguson, Tullamore, Queen's Gambit, Seamus Kennedy, Ed Miller, Syr, The Killdares, Barleyjuice, The High Kings, We Banjo 3 I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - "Bare Arsed Bandits" by Albannach from Bareknuckle Pipes & Drums 4:03 - WELCOME 5:09 - "Shanes Newest" by Socks in the Frying Pan from Socks in the Frying Pan 8:32 - "Nead Na Lachan Sa Mhuta" by Burning Bridget Cleary from Totes for Goats Pronunciation: Nad na Lak-awn Sa Vew-ta 11:27 - "Tristan and Isolt" by Heather Dale from Avalon 16:39 - "Rose, Marie and Heather" by The Gothard Sisters from Midnight Sun 20:03 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 27:53 - "So Long, Cape Breton" by Jesse Ferguson from The Sally Gardens 30:24 - "One of Ireland's Children" by Tullamore from Two To Get Ready 33:11 - "Rocky Road to Dublin" by Queen's Gambit from En Passant 38:33 - "Mary Mac" by Seamus Kennedy from Bar Rooms & Ballads 41:54 - "The Silver Darlins/I Hae Laid a Herrin' in Saut" by Ed Miller from The Edinburgh Rambler 44:35 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 46:51 - "Unto the Gallows" by Syr from The Winter King 49:20 - "Farewell to Decorum" by The Killdares from Any Given Element 52:04 - "A Fine Lass" by Barleyjuice from The Old Speakeasy 56:06 - "The Rising of the Moon" by The High Kings from Decade: Best of the High Kings 1:00:31 - CLOSING 1:02:11 - "War of Love" by We Banjo 3 from Haven The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS Irish & Celtic Music Live Streams. Live stream concerts seem the way of the world right now. But the biggest challenge is finding out who’s doing them. I haven’t seen a resource for Celtic concerts. I am trying to make one available. I set up a Google Calendar. Celtic artists can add their own events to the calendar to share their live streaming concerts. View the calendar here. I created a blog about how to support Celtic artists in the time of COVID-19. It’s actually not a bit different from how to support artists at any time. Read it here. Get the free Irish & Celtic Music Podcast app on iTunes and on Amazon. You can enjoy more great music and stories from Marc Gunn through the Pub Songs Podcast. A bunch of Celtic musicians joined Patreon since the pandemic started. It’s a great site for artists as well for podcasts. But how do you find them? I published a blog a couple weeks ago with links to all of the Celtic patreons pages I could find. You’ll find a link in the shownotes. If there’s an artist missing, please let me know. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your contribution also allows us to support the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival on September 12-13 and the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18. A special thanks to our newest patrons: Andrew Daugherty, Thom McCain, Jennifer Kranenburg-Yip, J Devine You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/   I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Ugar Orak emailed: "Hi from Turkey:) I just discover your podcasts and i love it. Thanks for that. I would like to ask why i can't find the podcast on spotify. will you come to spotify?" Bryan Lewis emailed: "I have been listening through your podcast episodes every day while I work. Best collection of irish music out there! But all of a sudden, Spotify no longer has your podcast!! When I click the "Listen on Spotify" buttons on your site and facebook page a spotify page comes up with [object] [object] and doesn't open spotify. Am I doing something wrong? has it been removed? I found you in Apple podcasts but there are no episodes after 10/2019. So worried I'm not going to get to listen to the last 6 months! Thanks!" I told Bryan about our free iPhone and Android app. "Ooooh! An App! Fantastic. Sorry about the spotify thing. ??  THANK YOU!!! Just finished downloading it. brilliant. I like having a dedicated app for you even better. Thanks for the great work and giving me a soundtrack for my life. ??" Craig Backus emailed: "Marc, I've been wondering about listening to and supporting my favorite artists.... I have a pretty wide taste in music, and I often buy albums (albeit from Apple) but the whole album.... Since I'm a prime member, I keep getting ads from Amazon Music that their app includes access to millions of songs for $10 a month!  I'm sure artists see some benefit from it, but I don't know.  For example, I saw that Lucinda Williams has a new album out.  I've never actually bought any of her music, but have heard her many times on Tom Petty radio on SiriusXM.  I went to her website to get a feel for how she sells music, and she's basically included links to every music streaming and download site. I thought that artists might make more from direct sales, but it doesn't seem like they are set up for that.  Perhaps it's more cost-prohibitive to have someone process orders than to just wait for streaming royalties and to go out on tour? I don't know......  I'd be interested in knowing what you think....... PS I really loved the discovery of "Jiggy" last week.  The combination of Celtic music with world beats is different and pretty cool.  I bet it will be coming to a scifi show soon!  Perhaps a new bar beyond the ring in the Expanse?"...more

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• Instrumental Celtic Tunes, 2-Hours #457

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  Apr 23 2020

  Tap your toes to two hours of instrumental Celtic music. Subscribe and listen to the BestCelticMusic.net online. Alasdair Fraser & Tony McManus, Haggis Rampant, Sarah Marie Mullen, The Gatehouse Well, Teton Skye, Bridgid's Cross, Moch Pryderi, The Rogues, St. James's Gate, Molly's Revenge With Moira Smiley, Woodson Finley & Stevens, Atlys, Alizbar & Ann'Sannat, Scotland Rising, Bow  Triplets, We Banjo 3, Nick Hennessey, The AM String Band, Susana Seivane, John Williams & Dean Magraw, Dark Patrick, String Theory, The Beggarman, Wicked Tinkers, The Kissers, Sharon Shannon, Cara Wildman, Lissa Schneckenburger, Tami Curtis I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - "Donald Willie and His Dog / Alex MacDonald / Chloe's Passion" by Alasdair Fraser & Tony McManus from Return to Kintail 3:37 - WELCOME 5:28 - "Cullen Anderson (feat. Ken Petrie)" by Haggis Rampant from Burly! Haggis Rampant Plugged In 10:18 - "Amoroso" by Sarah Marie Mullen from The Wild Woods 14:16 - "Michael Goes Flatpickin' / Road to Errogie" by The Gatehouse Well from Bring You Ashore 18:41 - "Snow on the Hills/Xexus and Felicia" by Teton Skye from Teton Skye 22:58 - "Road to Lisdoonvarna" by Bridgid's Cross from Half Two 25:24 - "Torth O Fara/Mochyn Du/Spinning Wheel" by Moch Pryderi from Jig Moch 28:33 - "Winnipeg Forger" by The Rogues from 25...and Live! 32:50 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 34:39 - "The Wise Maid / Down the Broom / The Jolly Tinker" by St. James's Gate from Happy Life 38:57 - "Air Tune" by Molly's Revenge With Moira Smiley from The Western Shore 43:24 - "Up Sligo" by Woodson, Finley, Stevens from The Glory Reel 46:26 - "Stonemilker" by Atlys from Atlys 53:09 - "The Butterfly" by Alizbar & Ann'Sannat from Lullabies & Legends from Broceliande 56:29 - "LaBoum" by Scotland Rising from Out of the Ashes 58:07 - "Dunrobin Castle & The King Of Meenasillagh" by Bow  Triplets from Secret Signs 1:00:38 - BREAK 1:01:26 - "Sugar House" by We Banjo 3 from Haven 1:04:41 - "Garden of Daisies/Harvest Home" by Nick Hennessey from Of Fire, Wind and Silver Stream 1:07:49 - "Gravel Walk; Elzic’s Farewell" by The AM String Band from Take Root! 1:11:20 - "Fox-Trot" by Susana Seivane from Os Sonos Que Volven 1:16:05 - "Youenn" by John Williams & Dean Magraw from Raven 1:19:52 - "Mna Na H-eireann - King of the Faries - Polka Karelofinochka" by Dark Patrick from Fainne Gael an Lae Pronunciation: Manaw na Hair-ann Pronunciation: Fawn-ya Gwayel un lay 1:26:49 - "Banish Misfortune/ Castle Jig/ My Darling Asleep" by String Theory from String Theory 1:30:44 - "Across the Fields" by The Beggarman from Newry Town 1:34:24 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 1:36:23 - "The Duncan Johnston" by Wicked Tinkers from Hammered 1:39:51 - "The Wedding (Mingulay Boat Song / Three Sails / Connaghtman's Rambles / Haste to the Wedding)" by The Kissers from Three Sails 1:46:20 - "The Merry Widow" by Sharon Shannon from Sacred Earth 1:49:49 - "March of the Min an Toitean Bull/Tuttle's/Brenda Stubbert's" by Cara Wildman from Cara Wildman Pronunciation: Meen an Ti-tawn Bull 1:55:39 - "Petronella" by Lissa Schneckenburger from Dance 2:00:11 - CLOSING 2:01:14 - "Ryan's Tunes: The Broken Compass / Workin' at the Winery / Humours of Kilmanin / The Moose in the Meadow" by Tami Curtis from Cairde Cavort The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. #celticpodcast #irishmusic #instrumentalcelticmusic WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. Find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. We finally hit a huge milestone on Patreon last month. The show now pulls in about $700 per episode. The money goes pays for a lot of things including my time in producing the show. But the big reason I wanted to hit that goal was because it allows us to reach more Celtic music fans. Yes. I do spend money to advertise the show on Facebook. We get a lot of new listeners because your generosity helps pay for that. That’s one of the big reasons I was so happy to hit this milestone. Because we hit it, I told patrons that I would give them a two-hour instrumental Celtic music special. That’s what we are doing today. Of course, it actually wasn’t ONE two-hour special. I gave you another one a couple weeks ago. So your generosity funded FOUR bonus hours of Celtic music. So let me start by saying thanks. And I’ll stop there too. Because this episode will be less talk and more music. So let’s get started. BREAK If you want to find more about the artists you just heard, please make sure you go to the shownotes at CelticMusicPodcast.com. I list the time that each artist and song is played so that you can easily find out who you’re listening to. I also share album names URLs of the artists so you can support them and by buying their music. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons from last month: Sarah F, Toby, JR, Suzanne Marr, Pamela Jo H You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast. Go to SongHenge.com which will take straight over to Patreon where you can join other amazing Celts. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Jason Glore emailed a photo: "Happy belated St. Patrick's Day Mark! Love your show! I celebrated St. Patrick's day by creating and posting the attached image on my astro-photography flikr page (and my Instagram). Most of the image is made from a color-edited photo I took of the moon, centered on the "dog wearing sunglasses" face. Keep up the good work, helping people connect with Celtic culture!" Rachel Quill emailed a couple photos: "Dear Marc, Greetings from Georgia! just wanted to thank you for all you do! Your podcasts help encourage me to go on walks and stay in shape. I took the first pic while I was listening. The second picture is of a friend and I celebrating St.Patrick's a few days early." ...more

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• Plant A Celtic Tree #456

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  Apr 16 2020

  Plant a Tree for Earth Day on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. We Banjo 3, The Gatehouse Well, Heather Dale, Flook, Heidi, Stef & Bow Triplets, Culann's Hounds, Brobdingnagian Bards, Hearthfire Duo, Catherine Koehler, Wooden Legs, Barleyjuice, Pauline Scanlon Feat. Damien Dempsey, Jessica Victoria, Rebels and Sinners, Screaming Orphans, Syr I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - “Crann Na Beatha (Tree of Life)” by We Banjo 3 from String Theory Pronunciation: Crown na Ba-ha 3:11 - WELCOME 4:29 - "Tree Gap Set" by The Gatehouse Well from Bring You Ashore 8:12 - "Hawthorn Tree" by Heather Dale from Avalon 11:48 - "Turquoise Girl / The Tree Climber / Twelve Weeks and a Day / Rounding Malin Head" by Flook from Ancora 17:41 - "One Spot On Earth" by Heidi, Stef & Bow Triplets from One Spot on Earth 20:24 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 26:20 - "Eire" by Culann's Hounds from Year of the Dog 29:47 - "The Heart of Fangorn" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Memories of Middle Earth (Remastered) 33:06 - "An Irish Barn Dance" by Hearthfire Duo from A Long Way Home 36:20 - "The Briar and the Rose" by Catherine Koehler from Stone Upon Stone 39:26 - "Dancing the Mud" by Wooden Legs from What Are You Looking for? 43:20 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 45:34 - "Rose of Garden City" by Barleyjuice from The Old Speakeasy 48:12 - "The Pretty Bird Tree" by Pauline Scanlon Feat. Damien Dempsey from Gossamer 52:54 - "Song of the Summer Realm" by Jessica Victoria from Songs of the Summer Realm 56:19 - "Mother Tree" by Rebels and Sinners from Day's Just Begun 1:00:40 - "Og in Eireann" by Screaming Orphans from Ballads Rule OK Pronunciation: Owe-g in AIr-ann 1:04:45 - CLOSING 1:06:35 - “Legacy” by Syr from Single The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. #celticmusic #earthday #arborday WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Arbor Day is on April 24. Yet Coronavirus has taken over the international discussion. That makes it tough to talk about anything else in the short-term. But climate change is the most-important long-term issue facing our planet. So I want to draw a little bit of attention to just how important it is that we are proper stewards of the planet. That means limiting dangerous carbon emissions and limiting other things that pollute We Celts have long had a love of the land. This is one of the most-important issues for Celts, If we don’t protect our planet, then we will destroy it. This episode is dedicated to the planet Earth. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The Earth Day website has “11 Actions for the Planet During a Pandemic.” That seems like a super appropriate article right now. You can read the article on the Earth Day website. April 24 is also Arbor Day. I love the idea of planting trees to combat pollution. If you join the Arbor Day Foundation, they will send you ten trees. Or they will plant ten trees for you. Memberships are as little as $10 for six months. Not too bad a deal. So we’re sending trees to the rainforest this month. Find out more at arborday.org. If you want another way to support the planet. I’m donating 50% of the profit of our the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast shirt to the foundation for the rest of the month. The shirt has a beautiful Celtic knotwork tree design. And I’m told it’s a great conversation starter. Get yours now. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons from last month: Sarah F, Toby, JR, Suzanne M, Pamela Jo H You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Peter Gallagher in Ft. Myers, FL emailed: "Hi Marc - long story short, I’ve been listening as I paint walls and cabinet doors in my Florida vacation home. You played Albannach with Rathkeltair in today’s pod, which I’ve heard twice through already. Do you know where that track was recorded? I may have been there as I saw them live a couple times before the lockdown. Thanks for everything" Pam emailed a photo: "Marc, I have loved your podcast for years, sorry it took a situation like this for me to finally let you know that.  Most recently I spent the time listening to your podcast while I brushed the winter coat out of my horse.  He was happy to nibble on the beginnings of grass while I did it.  In the past I would listen to your podcast while driving to work if I needed to calm down before a tough day was to start or on the weekend as I relaxed drinking wine.  The best to you and your family and once again, thank you for continuing to put out your podcast." Pamela Hatley emailed: "Hey Mark, I recently discovered your podcast and have subscribed and contributed through Patreon. Love the music and everything you bring with it. I used to listen to multiple political podcasts every day. That did not do much for my mental and emotional well-being. Now I am listening to past and current episodes of Irish and Celtic Music podcast, and haven’t listened to a political podcast in weeks… Thank you for saving me from political podcasts! Also...I subscribed to Celtic Music magazine but never received the zip files with the 34 Celtic music mp3s. Could you please email that to me again? And also…I recently joined the Celtic Conundrum band as a banjoist. I was delighted to hear one of the band’s songs on a recent Irish and Celtic Music podcast. Thanks so much for sharing our music. Best to you and thanks for all you do!” Eric Guarin emailed: "Hi Marc, I was listening to episode 436 where you said someone sent a hate-filled email blasting you for increasing diversity and invoking Jesus' name. Fie on them, I say! And funny those people like to invoke Jesus, who accepted a tax collector as disciple and had a prostitute washing his feet (roll eyes). If I could wave a magic wand I would banish them to be forced to live (separated!) in the slums of Nairobi, Rio, Mumbai, etc. I'm half Hispanic and the other half stretches back through the Mayflower and Jamestown to Scotland and to France via William the Conqueror (so as white as it gets I guess). My first babysitters were a middle aged black couple, and a couple of gay fellows next door. So, I pretty much detest ANY form of discrimination, it's just an excuse for people to try and feel superior to others. Anyway that whole thing incensed me so much it spurred me to sponsor you and send a link to my mom to listen. Keep up the good work, and since I now teach here's hoping for a post-coronavirus Celtic Invasion to Ireland (or maybe Scotland but I've never been to Ireland) summer 2021 or Spring Break; if the stars align I could bring my getting-elderly mom. Cheers!"...more

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• Pandemic Patience #455

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  Apr 09 2020

  Patience. That’s what we need more of to get us through this COVID-19 pandemic. I planned to take this week off. We just hit a HUGE milestone. So I decided to give you a bonus episode this month. And not just a bonus episode, but an extra-long bonus to go along with the 2-hour instrumental episode at the end of the month. Enjoy! Jiggy, Eileen Ivers, Barleyjuice, The Whiskeydicks,  Emerald Accent, Jesse Ferguson, Wooden Legs, Celtic Woman, W Ed Harris, SeaStar, Stephanie Claussen, Seasons, Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill, Lissa Schneckenburger, The Selkie Girls, Skeleton McKee, Tami Curtis, Wolf Loescher, Highland Reign, Harmundi, Pauline Scanlon, Jessica Victoria, West of Mabou, Clover's Revenge, Kilmaine Saints I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - "Tal" by Jiggy from Hypernova 4:31 - WELCOME 6:03 - "Road Trip" by Eileen Ivers from Scatter the Light 9:15 - "Maggie May" by Barleyjuice from The Old Speakeasy 13:44 - "Boom Bam Jig" by The Whiskeydicks from United We Stumble 16:08 - "Rolling Waves/Tobin's Favorite/My Darling Asleep" by Emerald Accent from The Oats Field 19:55 - "The Wearing of the Green" by Jesse Ferguson from The Sally Gardens 22:10 - "Paw on the Pan" by Wooden Legs from Animali 27:01 - “Dulamon” by Celtic Woman from Celebration 30:03 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 33:33 - "Morrison's" by W Ed Harris from Ye Banks and Braes 36:24 - "Whiskey Rover Down" by SeaStar from Sinners and Angels 41:45 - "Loch Ruthven/The Feet Washing" by Stephanie Claussen from The Road Home from Skye: Scottish and Irish Tunes 44:22 - "Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter" by Seasons from Seasons 49:12 - "Fury" by Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill from Race for the Sun 53:26 - "The Old Beggar Man" by Lissa Schneckenburger from Song 56:57 - "Bleecker Street" by The Selkie Girls from Running with the Morrigan 1:00:21 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 1:03:40 - "Black Leg Miner" by Skeleton McKee from Edinburgh Underground 1:06:19 - "Friskey Whisky" by Tami Curtis from Cairde Cavort 1:10:54 - "Lads Among Heather" by Wolf Loescher from Sheep's Clothing 1:15:10 - "Streets of Edinburgh" by Highland Reign from Bring Forrit the Tartan 1:19:45 - "Spancil Breeze" by Harmundi from A Breeze Odyssey 1:23:24 - "Joan of Arc" by Pauline Scanlon from Gossamer 1:28:18 - "The Prophecy" by Jessica Victoria from Songs of the Summer Realm 1:30:14 - "The First Pint" by West of Mabou from The Bridge 1:33:05 - "The Maid Behind the Bar" by Clover's Revenge from Truants and Absolution 1:35:34 - CLOSING 1:37:06 - "With Regrets" by Kilmaine Saints from Off the Wagon, Acoustic Sessions The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.   WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I originally planned to take this week off. I wanted to get ahead on upcoming shows. The problem is that I am on lockdown due to the COVID-19 virus. Many of you are too. Yet, I had a few emails from Patons of the Podcast especially as well as regular listeners saying, “thank you for bringing some Celtic music joy to a world turned upside down”. I know we have over 450 episodes for you to enjoy while you’re stuck at home. Nevertheless I decided to release this bonus episode of the podcast. And it’s not just a bonus episode. This is another extra-long episode. I compiled it rather quickly. But I hope you enjoy this offering. I’m not gonna talk too much. So thanks to my generous patrons and to each and every one of you. Please wash your hands, stay at home if you can, and be safe.  So let’s get rolling... CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The past month was pretty devastating for Celtic musicians. Our biggest month of the year was effectively canned. We have no idea when we will be able to perform in front of live audiences again. And even when we are able, will audiences come out? Some of us are better off than others. That’s because we have Patreon pages for our music. Just like for the podcast, fans can support some Celtic bands by making a monthly pledge to their music. Sometimes you get some digital goodies for your generosity too. There are about 20 Celtic musicians and bands with Patreon pages. I compiled a list of Celtic musicians on Patreon. Follow the link for details. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. It also pays for my time in producing the show. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. I want to send an extra-special thanks to our Celtic Legends. These generous folks pledge $25 or more per month so that you can get a new show every week. Thanks to Annie Lorkowski, Carol Baril, Hank Woodward, Jennifer Kranenburg-Yip, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Marianne Ludwig, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Patricia Conner, robert michael kane, Scott Benson, Shawn Cali, Tiffany Knight You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com The band Kinnfolk posted this little online. I asked if I could share it. “Call me cynical, but I've always assumed that the world is moving away from live, local music. Our phones are too distracting; instead of looking out into the world around us, our heads are bowed over our screens, or we're busy trying to snap the perfect photo to be enjoyed later on Instagram. Or even when we are alert and engaged...it's so easy to pull up YouTube and summon a musical performance from any place in the world, any moment in time, any musician we choose. How can a local musician even matter, in a world like this? That's what I thought. Over the past two years, this community has shown me time and time again that local music is not only relevant, but is a profound means of connecting with other human beings. I'm reminded of this every time we see repeat faces in the audience. Every time someone dances. Every time a busy bar goes still. Every time I see tears after a performance of "Danny Boy" or "Kilkelly, Ireland." Every time a child wanders to the stage and watches, fascinated, as we play. I'm reminded that music is not only something we do, but something we give. And so, as always, thank you all. For listening to our music, attending our shows, chatting with us online. Performance is a circle, and our music is meaningful because of these little moments of connection with you. <3” I agree wholeheartedly. I find it amazing and heartening to see the outpouring of support the podcast has received over the past couple weeks. And my fans have been absolutely beyond amazingly generous. This is a stressful time for all. So I’m grateful to have your support. But I want to remind you to support bands like Kinnfolk and others in this podcast. We love creating and your kindness and generosity are what allow us to keep creating new music. So thank you all....more

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• Tartan Day #454

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  Apr 02 2020

  Let’s celebrate Tartan Day with Scottish songs and kilt loving music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe to 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Stephanie Claussen, Kinnfolk, Kilmaine Saints, Kilted Kings, Highland Reign, Screeched Inn, The Rogues, The Whiskeydicks, Syr, The Kilt Lifters, Albannach, Rathkeltair, Barleyjuice, Brynmor I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:08 - "Ca' the Yowes to the Knowes / Morpeth Lasses" by Stephanie Claussen from The Road Home from Skye: Scottish and Irish Tunes 3:33 - WELCOME 4:29 - "Otter's Holt / Merry Blacksmith / Rakish Paddy" by Kinnfolk from Kinnfolk 9:46 - "Painting Paradise Square" by Kilmaine Saints from Off the Wagon, Acoustic Sessions 14:37 - "Marionette Jig/Spinner's Reel" by Kilted Kings from Name On My Soul 17:57 - "Unbroken" by Highland Reign from Bring Forrit the Tartan 23:35 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 28:09 - "The Night Pat Murphy Died" by Screeched Inn from Screeched Inn 31:50 - "Bonny Portmore" by The Rogues from 25...and Live! 35:10 - "Celts of the North" by The Whiskeydicks from United We Stumble 39:36 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 41:47 - "These Final Hours" by Syr from The Winter King 46:33 - "The Bonnie Lass of Anglesey" by The Kilt Lifters from Friends Old and New 49:45 - "Rath 'N' the Nach" by Albannach and Rathkeltair from Rathkeltair & Friends of CPR 57:21 - "Merry Queen of Scotch" by Barleyjuice from The Old Speakeasy 1:00:41 - CLOSING 1:01:44 - "Leaving of Liverpool" by Brynmor from The Great Hill The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Tartan Day is on April 6. This is the North American celebration of Scottish heritage. And historically, it’s the date the Scots declared their independence in 1320. We will celebrate the event with a little Scottish music. And a whole bunch of Celtic bands with kilts. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons from last month: Steven R, Annie R., Linda P, Scott F, Doug K, Beth H, JOSEPH O, Kirsten N I’ve decided that April 23 is the date or our 2-hour special of instrumental Celtic music. This show will have minimal talk and a ton of amazing music. All thanks to the generous folks like you who are patrons of the podcast and helped us hit the $700 milestone. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.   CELTIC PODCAST NEWS There are quite a few Celtic musicians who make their living by performing. In fact, it’s almost morbidly comical that one of the biggest challenges musicians have faced over the past few years is the declining sales of our primary revenue stream, CDs. More and more people are streaming music. That’s made touring all the more important. And now we have COVID-19. All of my big gigs through May are canceled. It’s the same with most musicians. There has never been a better time to ask for your help. Please support the musicians you enjoy. If you’re able to buy digital downloads, a CD, or merch or tip the artist online. Do so. If you’re not, we totally understand. So do something to promote the artist. Share their CD or Spotify page. Do something to spread the word. Share your love of them online and in your Facebook groups or other social groups. I confess I’ve never been more thankful that I have this podcast to help support my family. So I can only imagine how other Celtic musicians are faring. Please support them as you’re able. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast   I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Domenico Rossi emailed a photo from Italy: "Hi Marc! A HUGE thanks for your podcasts: it's always exciting waiting each Thursday! This week (just as the last and, probably, also the next one) I'm working from home, due to COVID19 emergency. Here in Italy very strict rules force us to stay home and go out only for severe necessities. Well, it's been a bit difficult to get used to but... hey! We are safe, alive, and we have our favourite music (Celtic one of course!) and your company! Even in this difficult times I thank the Lord and wait for better times... thanks to you, also, for your weekly gift. Attached you can find a pic of me working at my "new desk"... stay safe my friend!" Eric Mailler responded to a Celtic Music Magazine email: "Hi Marc, I downloaded the songs without any issues. Also wanted to say thank you for everything you do. I love listening to songs I’d never hear otherwise and learning more about Celtic culture through the song lyrics and letters your read. You asked who some of our favorite Celtic bands are. As far as well known bands go, the Young Dubliners and Gaelic Storm are up there for me. But, for local bands, the Rogue Diplomats are awesome. I usually try to catch them in Bethlehem, PA around St. Patrick’s Day. Anyway, thanks again, and Sláinte!" Steven Rausch emailed a photo: "Listening to the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast, made this traditional Guinness beef stew on St Patrick’s Day (and your birthday).  Slainte." Sean Morris emailed: "Hi, loving the podcast! You mentioned that listeners should submit music from female musicians/singers for future consideration. I'd like to draw your attention to banjoist Angela Usher from Manchester, England. Angela is a contemporary of musicians such as Mike McGoldrick, the Farrell's, Dezi Donnelly, Angelina Carberry, John Joe and Grace Kelly, etc who grew up learning and playing together in the 80's/90's in Manchester. She released her first album 'The Gort Mile' last year which has some lovely tunes and songs (some her own pieces). It's a measure of the regard she is held in that she had musicians such as Mike McGoldrick, Colin Farrell and John Carty collaborating with her on the Album. (I think Mike McGoldrick may have produced it) Angela is also involved with a cross community (Irish and Jewish) music project 'Amid the murk over the Irk' as a performer/composer/arranger. This is quite an interesting project which has brought gems such as this version of The Butterfly to us Angela also host several sessions in Manchester. Actually worth mentioning Grace Kelly here as well, former All Ireland whistle champion, sister of bodhran player Jon Joe Kelly who hosts another four sessions in Manchester. We have a strong female contingent of musicians here and it's not unknown for men to be in the minority at sessions here. Anyway, hope you enjoy Angela's album. Keep up the good work with the podcast."...more

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• Respect Like A Celt #453

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  Mar 26 2020

  Give respect like a Celt today on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe for 34 Celtic MP3s for free! Lissa Schneckenburger, Stringer's Ridge, Hanz Araki, Whalebone, Wolf Loescher, Norah Rendell, Olta, Innisfall, Jim McKenna, Ginger Ackley, Battlelegs, Barleyjuice, Xavier Boderiou, Ockham's Razor, Eileen Ivers I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - "Lamplighter's Hornpipe / Suffer the Child" by Lissa Schneckenburger from Dance 2:48 - WELCOME 4:08 - "The Cat Rambles / The Star Above the Garter / The Pipe on the Hob" by Stringer's Ridge from Handmade 8:31 - "A Kiss in the Morning Early" by Hanz Araki from Wind and Rain 12:17 - "Chalk Heart" by Whalebone from Mirabilia 16:05 - "Tramps and Hawkers from Wolf Loescher from Sheep's Clothing 21:01 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 24:06 - "Forty Fishermen" by Norah Rendell from Spinning Yarns 28:42 - "Old Maid in a Garrett / Glen Cottage / New Market Polka 3" by Olta from Step It Out 33:32 - "Song of Innisfall" by Innisfall from Innisfall 37:17 - "The Bright Lady" by Jim McKenna from Jim McKenna Uileann Pipes 41:17 - "Manannan Mac Lir" by Ginger Ackley from Elf King's Horn 44:06 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 47:15 - "Shoot 'Em Up, Shoot 'Em Down" by Battlelegs from Save the Humans 49:58 - "High on the Highland Life" by Barleyjuice from The Old Speakeasy 54:24 - "Gavotte Pourlet" by Xavier Boderiou from Liamm 58:10 - "The Foggy Dew / Seven Nation Army" by Ockham's Razor from Songs from Potter's Field 1:05:24 - CLOSING 1:07:46 - "Zero G (and I feel fine)" by Eileen Ivers from Scatter the Light The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I hope you’re doing amazing despite the Coronavirus and the social distancing that’s taken over all of our lives. I know it sucks, but I hope you are safe and healthy. On the bright side, there were a LOT of opportunities to hear Celtic music over the past couple o’weeks despite St Patrick’s Day being effectively closed. And I keep hearing about more musicians going live. So make sure you check the news of your favorite bands. See who’s playing and watch one of their shows. And if you’re able, help them out. Buy some music or merch, send them a tip. Tell them thanks for all of the music they create. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons from last month: Steven R, Annie R., Linda P, Scott F, Doug K, Beth H, JOSEPH O, KIrsten N You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. Oh! And we got a bunch of new patrons this month. We hit the $700 milestone on Patreon. That means I’m gonna plan a 2-hour special of instrumental Celtic music with minimal talk and a ton of amazing music. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS We’re getting closer to 1000 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Yeah. I said ratings. Looks like I messed up when I said reviews. But that’s still brilliant. Just 17 left. Go give your review. A quick additional note about St Patrick’s Day. I know it sucked that it was effectively shut down. I think we need to make Halfway to St Patrick’s Day as big St Paddy’s Day should’ve been this year. So go talk to your local pub or Celtic organizations. We have just over 5 months to plan. Let’s make it happen on September 17th! Oh! And I want send out a huge thanks to Lady Susan of Thunder on the Plains. She organized an impromptu St Patrick’s Day virtual festival on Facebook and Instagram. Some of these concerts are still available to watch online. Submit music to the podcast at 4celts.com. Vote in the Celtic Top 20! TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Did you celebrate St Patrick’s Day out and about this year? I would LOVE to see your pictures from the day. How did you celebrate it? Email us. Suzanne Marr emailed on Patreon: "Thank you for providing a far better soundtrack to my home than the news does!" Sarah Fletcher posted on our website: “Hi Mark, I just signed up on your Patreon. I've been listening for a long time and decided it was time to pay back for all of that great music. I discovered the Gothard Sisters, who are from my town, right here on your podcast. Well, I really decided to support your podcast because you have expressed on many occasions your support for diversity in Celtic music and you have highlighted many female and LGBT artists. This touched me especially as many in these underrepresented groups struggle to find a voice. Thank you and keep up the great work. A devoted listener.” Dwayne Butcher commented on Patreon: “It is so unfortunate people are saying SJW as a slur. Keep up the great work! Will up my per episode contribution today.” Sterling SS emailed: “I’m dancing and listening to my freedom that my ancestors got to be in the USA” Jason S. emailed a photo: “G'day Marc, First time writer, long time listener. Here's a picture of my quiet celebrations on St. Patrick's Day in Australia. (Having a nice black brew + watching some GAA) ?? Hope you + your listeners had a good day as well. Love the podcast, keep up the good work!” Sean emailed; “Marc, Our band McSpillin hosted a FB live concert on St Patrick’s Day (aka McSpillin’s St Patrick Stay concert). Like many, all our gigs were canceled. The FB live concert was well received.”...more

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• Post-St. Patrick's Day, Pandemic Blues #452

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  Mar 19 2020

  It’s the Post-St Patrick’s Day, COVID-19 Blues with Celtic music to brighten your day on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. willos', Sean Leahy & Jeremy Spencer, Kyle Gryphon, The Kissers, An Lar, Emerald Accent, Highland Reign, Francis Leclerc & Marise Demers, Harmundi, Seasons, The Blarney Rebel Band, Kilmaine Saints, Brave the Sea, Caliceltic, The Whiskeydicks, Marcas Mac, SeaStar I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:09 - "The yellow wattle/Kilkenny/Christy Barrys Jigs" by willos' from 4th 4:54 - WELCOME 5:58 - "Reels: Darley's/Brogan Nua" by Sean Leahy & Jeremy Spencer from Entanglement 8:44 - "Cold Iron Stare" by Kyle Gryphon from Isolation 13:39 - "Swallow's Tail (Lilting Banshee / Mug of Brown Ale / Swallow's Tail / Morning Dew)" by The Kissers from Three Sails 19:12 - "The Return of the Dead" by An Lar from Deception 23:05 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 26:53 - "The Oats Field" by Emerald Accent from The Oats Field 31:53 - "Alba Gu Brath" by Highland Reign from Bring Forrit the Tartan 36:32 - "Remembrance" by Francis Leclerc & Marise Demers from Trajet Libre 42:02 - "Morning Chicken" by Harmundi from 2019 - A Breeze Odyssey (Live) 48:04 - "Heart's Downfall" by Seasons from Seasons 51:52 - "MacAroni" by The Blarney Rebel Band from Ever Onward 55:02 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 57:37 - "Off the Wagon" by Kilmaine Saints from Off the Wagon, Acoustic Sessions 59:40 - "Siren's Song" by Brave the Sea from The Kraken 1:04:26 - "The Foxes" by Caliceltic from Some Kinda EP or Sumthin' 1:06:31 - "Johnny Brown" by The Whiskeydicks from United We Stumble 1:10:02 - "Buille/Brag" by Marcas Mac from Sradag 1:14:04 - CLOSING 1:15:46 - "The Dublin Three" by SeaStar from Sinners and Angels The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. COVID-19 is understandably bumming out a lot of people. It’s also messing with our lives. So in this episode, I’ll share some new Celtic music for you to enjoy. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons from last month: Steven R, Annie R., Linda P, Scott F, Doug K, Beth H, JOSEPH O You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. Oh! And remember, when you join as a Song Henger, you’ll get the Profiles podcast for free. You can learn more about artists in each show. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS Can you post a review on Apple Podcasts. We are 21 reviews away from 1000. That’s incredible to think about especially considering I haven’t asked anyone to post a review in a long time. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ WANT TO LEARN IRISH DANCE?Online Irish Dance offers courses for people who want to learn the basics of Irish dance for fun—no matter where you are in the world!  You will learn the basic movements required in ceili, or group, dancing. The moves are taught with music of varying speeds, and modules are included that introduce stretches and strengthening exercises to keep students’ bodies safe while they practice. Sign up today at online-Irish-dance.teachable.com and use the code SPD2020 for 25% off any course in the school through March 31, 2020. I should point out. They are not a sponsor of the podcast. And I have no affiliation. They asked if I’d share. It sounded like something I thought you might be interested in. FREE MUSICYou can still get your free album of Celtic music? Every year, I compile the 17 Free Celtic MP3s for St Patrick’s Day. You download every song in show #250... for free. Follow the link in the shownotes. #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Did you celebrate St Patrick’s Day out and about this year? I would LOVE to see your pictures from the day. How did you celebrate it? Email us. FFdaveJL posted on Apple Podcasts: "My wife and I are taking a two week trip to Ireland this year and listening to this podcast has really got me excited for our trip, as if I wasn't excited already! I have strong Irish roots with my O'Reilly side of the family and this podcast is great for discovering artists and songs I haven't heard before." Scott Tayler posted: "This reminds me of my Irish great fourth times grandfather." Old Dude posted: "Longtime listener now exploring other podcasts with emphasis on Celtic music rather than modern social justice causes. Unfortunately this podcast is no longer a relaxing stroll along the high road or the low road to the shores of Loch Lomond. 3 Star rating reflects excellent music and too much SJW discussion." Daniel Joseph reviewed: "You know a good heart when you hear one. Great music through each week. What else do you want?!" Linda Pavlich emailed: "Hello!  I just pledged to your podcast. I have been wanting to become a “patron” of the podcast since I first came across it two years ago, and I finally did it! I am of Irish heritage on both sides of my family, but we never really talked about it when I was growing up.  I am of the generation  that was supposed to be a “melting pot.”  My grandparents actually changed their names, to keep their ethnicity hidden.  Still - I have always loved Irish music - either makes you want to dance, or cry - so full of emotion.  So - when my husband and I joined our local Recreation Center and started working out regularly, my son told me I should look for interesting podcasts to make the exercising easier.  When I started searching for podcasts, yours came up - I tried it, and I loved it!  Yay! My husband listens to talkie podcasts, and my son is always giving me suggestions (Stuff You Should Know), but I just love your musical offerings.  I have purchased some of the music, and listen to it on a playlist, but I really like the variety of the podcast.  It sometimes even “makes my day.”  Thank you so much for your upbeat presentation.  It is especially important now - in the sometimes hateful political climate in our country these days, to remember that we all come from somewhere else, and our various perspectives and cultures can enrich our lives, if we treat each other with respect and joy.  I think you do that.  Thank you so much for the pure pleasure your podcast brings."...more

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• St Patrick's Day #451

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  Mar 12 2020

  Happy St Patrick’s Day! Two Hours of St Patrick’s Day music and a free Celtic album that you can download today on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Xavier Boderiou, Stringer's Ridge, The Selkie Girls, Kennedy's Kitchen, Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill, Beyond the Field from Single, Lissa Schneckenburger, Kinnfolk, Jesse Ferguson, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Catherine Koehler, The Kissers, Stephanie Claussen, KALOS (McKasson & McDonald), W Ed Harris, The Rowan Tree, Fir Arda, Celtic Conundrum, Avourneen, Tami Curtis, Pauline Scanlon, The Flailing Shilaleighs, The Wild Irish Roses, Kilmaine Saints, Ockham's Razor, Onde, Skeleton McKee, Battlelegs, Hugh Morrison, Eileen Ivers, Jiggy, Wolf Loescher I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:08 - "Wedding Reels" by Xavier Boderiou from Laimm 2:58 - WELCOME 4:45 - "Pikeman's March / Who'll Be King but Charlie? / Cliffs of Moher" by Stringer's Ridge from Handmade 10:57 - "Smeorach Chlann Domhnaill" by The Selkie Girls from Running with the Morrigan Pronunciation: Smear-Rock Clan Dow-ohl 15:32 - "Tootsie's Flowers, Money In Both Pockets, The Whiskey Of Truth" by Kennedy's Kitchen from The Whiskey of Truth 20:20 - "Race for the Sun" by Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill from Race for the Sun 25:35 - "Three Hugs for Luca" by Beyond the Field from Single 30:22 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 34:35 - "The Fair Maid By the Sea Shore" by Lissa Schneckenburger from Song 37:49 - "New Rigged Ship / Lady's Cup of Tea / Drag Her Round the Road" by Kinnfolk from Kinnfolk 41:01 - "The Sally Gardens" by Jesse Ferguson from The Sally Gardens 43:45 - "Jiggle the Old Bones" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Sleep Deprivation 48:30 - “May Morning Dew” by Catherine Koehler from Stone Upon Stone 52:07 - "Foggy Dew (feat. Monica Martin)" by The Kissers from Three Sails 56:38 - "Ae Fond Kiss / Rory Dall's Port" by Stephanie Claussen from The Road Home from Skye: Scottish and Irish Tunes 1:07:07 - THANKS TO PATRONS 1:04:18 - "Geordie" by KALOS (McKasson & McDonald) from Harbour 1:07:36 - "Crowley's/Johnny D's" by W Ed Harris from Turas Ceilteach Pronunciation: Tour-ahs Kell-tuk kell-tach 1:11:40 - "One And All" by The Rowan Tree from Kolar's Gold 1:13:59 - "O'Carolans Welcome" by Fir Arda from Greenhouse Sessions Part 2 1:18:26 - "A Chance" by Celtic Conundrum from The Promise 1:22:17 - "Sparrow" by Avourneen from Sparrow 1:25:55 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 1:28:55 - "Hills of Connemara" by Tami Curtis from Caird Cavort 1:31:04 - "The Eighteenth of June" by Pauline Scanlon from Gossamer 1:35:13 - "Old Man Colm" by The Flailing Shilaleighs from Yours to Discover 1:38:37 - "The Adventures of a Young Rose" by The Wild Irish Roses from Full Bloom 1:40:23 - "Off the Wagon" by Kilmaine Saints from Off the Wagon (Acoustic Sessions) 1:42:47 - FREE MUSIC 1:44:01 - "The Moving On Song" by Ockham's Razor from Songs from Potter's Field 1:48:22 - "Le Metamorphose" by Onde from Maelstrom 1:53:42 - "Streams of Whiskey" by Skeleton McKee from Edinburgh Underground 1:56:25 - "Ability Scores" by Battlelegs from Save the Humans 1:59:40 - "Ballad of Thomas Higgins" by Hugh Morrison from The Other Side 2:04:09 - "Shine" by Eileen Ivers from Scatter the Light 2:08:35 - “Man of Aran” by Jiggy from Hypernova 2:12:59 - CLOSING 2:13:52 - "Legacy" by Wolf Loescher from Sheep's Clothing The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Marc Gunn with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.   CELTIC PODCAST  NEWS WELCOME Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Marc Gunn St Patrick's Day Music Shows FRI, MAR 13: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co, Alabaster, AL @ 7:00 PM SAT, MAR 14: St Patrick's Day at 5 Points, Birmingham, AL @ 2:30-5 PM SAT, MAR 14: The Camp, Huntsville, AL @ 7:30 PM If you haven't done so yet, Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts. It is free. Yes. All 450 episodes are FREE to listen to. So go listen and download the show right now. And if you want a free podcast app, you can find a link to it in the shownotes as well. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends. These amazingly generous folks pledge $25 or more per month. Thanks to Shawn Cali, Hank Woodward, Annie Lorkowski, Tiffany Knight, robert michael kane, Lynda MacNeil, Kevin Long, Nancie Barnett, Miranda Nelson, Carol Baril, Scott Benson, Marianne Ludwig, Patricia Conner You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is a for-profit endeavor that is funded by you. I cannot pay royalties to artists because of the nature of podcast. It’s cost-prohibitive. You can read about that on my website. So I found a different way to give back. A portion of the money raised from compilation CD sales and from your Patreon donations is donated to Celtic Non-Profits. We already donated money to the Savannah Irish Festival to help some of the artists featured on this podcast. We are also sponsoring the Texas Scottish Festival in May. And now in September, we’re also sponsoring Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival. We have donated over $35,000 to Celtic Non-Profits. But I want to stress, that’s not me. That’s all of us. Everyone who supports this podcast is supporting Celtic culture through music. These festivals bring our musical heritage alive. So thank you for being a part of that. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS While you’re there, I want to ask you to post a review on Apple Podcasts. Right now, we are 37 reviews away from 1000. That’s incredible to think about especially considering I haven’t asked anyone to post a review in a long time. If you listen to podcasts, I want to recommend a couple that I enjoy and are Celtic in nature. Irish Music Stories is put out by Irish musician Shannon Heaton. She looks at the bigger stories behind traditional Irish music. It’s extremely well-produced and well worth subscribing Erin’s Isle is a short travel podcast. Erin brings you the delightful parts of Ireland in intriguing stories that’ll make you want to learn more. Her show is even syndicated on Aer Lingus and British Airways. It’s that good. And a lot of fun! If you want more St Patrick’s Day music, check out the St Patrick’s Day podcast. It’s a 7-part series I released years ago. It’s music with minimal chatting. It’s perfect for playing in the background of your own Paddy’s Day party. I’d be negligent if I didn’t tell you about my own personal podcast. The Pub Songs Podcast is the virtual public house for Celtic Geek culture. I put together several St Patrick’s Day episodes including the latest which is a Sci Fi St Patrick’s Day. Because, well, I’m a geek. You can find more podcasts by me and others in my Mage Podcast Network or when you subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Because I tell you what’s new in the Celtic podcast world in every issue. And it’s still free! TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ LEARN IRISH DANCE Irish music, dance, and culture have global appeal, but not everyone has the opportunity to access lessons in their neighborhood. Online Irish Dance offers courses for people who want to learn the basics of Irish dance for fun—no matter where they are in the world! The course called Irish Dance Basics for Ceili Dancing is specifically designed to teach students the basic movements required in ceili, or group, dancing. The moves are taught with music of varying speeds, and modules are included that introduce stretches and strengthening exercises to keep students’ bodies safe while they practice. Sign up today at online-Irish-dance.teachable.com and use the code SPD2020 for 25% off any course in the school through March 31, 2020. I should point out. They are not a sponsor of the podcast. And I have no affiliation. They asked if I’d share. It sounded like something I thought you might be interested in. FREE MUSIC How would you like a free album of Celtic music? Every year, I compile the 17 Free Celtic MP3s for St Patrick’s Day. In fact, if you listened to and enjoyed show #250, then you can now download every single one of those songs for free. Follow the link in the shownotes. There are NO STRINGS ATTACHED. The download page is on our Patreon. It’s open to the public. So you can just click and download the free MP3s. You don’t need to sign up for a single thing. Now if you want MORE FREE MP3s, you can also subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. And if that’s not enough… I want you to have a Free CD of mine. It’s an album of Irish songs called Happy Songs of Death. I actually featured it on episode #83 of the podcast. But you can have the physical CD. I will swallow the cost of the disc. You just have to pay for the shipping. Follow the link in the shownotes. I don’t know how long this offer will last. So get it soon! #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com David (Daithi) O'Brien emailed: "Hi Marc. I live in Mn, and have always enjoyed the St. Patrick's day performances at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. I remembered that your birthday is on the 17th, and thought you might enjoy our Minnesota Nice celebrations. 2 of my old Step Dance groups will be performing along with I don't know how many Indie musicians. Sorry I didn't think about reaching out to you until the end of February, but if you have the chance, give the frozen north a try." Bernard Nieuwendijk emailed: "Dear Marc, I just found out about this band, does it fit your show? http://www.auli.lv/en Love your show btw, promoting it whenever I see a chance!" Jeff Peterson wrote on our blog: "Thank you again, Marc. Nice music to listen to while at work. :)" Stacia Ahlfeld wrote: "My son and I listened to this while we worked on his schoolwork. He really liked it! I did too, of course. It's fun to have a kiddo who enjoys Celtic music like me. Hope you have a great day!" Amy Hineline sent a photo: "Recovering from total knee replacement surgery. Waiting to go home." Barb Spears emailed: "Hi Marc!  I'm a newbie to podcasts and just downloaded an APP. I searched music and found your podcast - my first!  I love Celtic music having green blood in my veins and am a Ceili dancer who enjoys our Irish culture and community here in St. Paul MN.   As I listen to this great music, I am digging out of a very cluttered home office. The upbeat music is keeping me going as I tackle this rather daunting task.  No pics - nobody should see the mess I have!" Helen Withers emailed: "Hi from Helen Withers in Falcon, Colorado. We attended the Larkspur, Colorado Renaissance Festival in the last two years. We have repeatedly sat in the audience to see, sing with(from the audience) and enjoy a musical trio called "Music the Gathering Band" They have at least one CD, & recently finished at the Brevard RenFaire. You may like them for one of your podcasts." She sent another email: "Also, there's a band from one of the Carolina states, called Syr. We saw them live in Estes Park, Colorado & really enjoyed their music too. Thank you, Helen Withers in Falcon Colorado."  ...more

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• St. Patrick's Day 17 #450

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  Mar 05 2020

  17 Irish and Celtic songs and tunes for St Patrick’s Day on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The Triskells, Flowers of Edinburgh, 3 Pints Gone, The Jig Is Up, ChildsPlay, The King's Busketeers, Andy Law & Friends, Whiskey Bay Rovers, Nick Metcalf, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Alexander James Adams, Rambling Sailors, We Banjo 3, The Blarney Rebel Band, Sliotar, Farsan, Ed Miller Subscribe and Listen on Apple Podcasts! I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - “The Humours of Ballyhloglin / The queen of the rushes” by The Triskells from Irish Pub 3:38 - WELCOME 6:22 - "High Road to Linton/Spootiskerry/Willafjord" by Flowers of Edinburgh from Attack of the Moon Tigers 9:38 - "Steel Bonnets" by 3 Pints Gone from Live at the Shamrock Club 14:00 - "Major Moran's #1 - Big Pat's - The Gargoyle" by The Jig Is Up! from First Steps 18:06 - "Lovely Annie" by ChildsPlay from The Bloom of Youth 22:47 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 26:00 - "Whiskey in the Jar" by The King's Busketeers from The Bedroom Sessions: Boston to Belfast 29:03 - "Falmouth Gig / Bishop's Jig / Porthlystry" by Andy Law & Friends from The Long and the Short of It 32:36 - "Rolling Down to Old Maui" by Whiskey Bay Rovers from Broadsides and Ballads 35:07 - "Skyline of Skye" by Nick Metcalf from Skyline of Skye 39:59 - "Grandpa Joe" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Twelve Months & A Day 44:27 - "Wandering Willie/The Wiley Old Bachelor/Within a Mile of Clonbur" by Alexander James Adams from Cat & the Fiddle 49:29 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 52:21 - "The Coasts of High Barbary" by Rambling Sailors from Kenway's Favorites 54:55 - "Dawn Breaks" by We Banjo 3 from Haven 59:23 - "Devil's Ditch" by The Blarney Rebel Band from Ever Onward 1:03:25 - "Kilmaley by Sliotar from Voyage 1:06:27 - "A' Mhisg A Chuir An Nollaig" by Farsan from Farsan Pronunciation: A-Vishk a cur an knoll-ig 1:10:11 - CLOSING 1:11:25 - "London Town" by Ed Miller from Follow the Music The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.   CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. If you’re not yet subscribed, I want to ask you to head on over to Apple Podcasts right now. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts. It is free. Yes. All 450 episodes are FREE to listen to. So go listen and download the show right now. While you’re there, I want to ask you to post a review on Apple Podcasts. Right now, we are 37 reviews away from 1000. That’s incredible to think about especially considering I haven’t asked anyone to post a review in a long time. Visit the shownotes to find out how you can get a FREE CD of Irish music from me. I will swallow the cost of the CD. All you have to do is pay for the shipping. The CD is called Happy Songs of Death. It’s fun Irish music with a very Irish theme. This offer is good for a limited time. Click here for details. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends. These amazingly generous folks pledge $25 or more per month. Thanks to Shawn Cali, Hank Woodward, Annie Lorkowski, Tiffany Knight, robert michael kane, Lynda MacNeil, Kevin Long, Nancie Barnett, Miranda Nelson, Carol Baril, Scott Benson, Marianne Ludwig, Patricia Conner You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.   I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Make sure you also send a picture of you having fun on St Patrick’s Day. I’d love to see and share how you celebrate the holiday! Philip Hardy emailed: "Hello there !! I recently stumbled across your podcast, and actually was surprised to hear your family is moving to St. John’s, NL ! I’m in a fairly new trio here in Newfoundland , and we are based out of St. John’s , we are called “Fine Lads” , we are multi instrumentalist as well as singers . If you’re interested in listening to our stuff , we have an ep available on all streaming platforms and it’s self titled “Fine Lads” . Enjoyed listening , hope to hear back from you!" Leila L emailed: "Hey Mark I listen to your podcast all the time. I was wondering if you’ve ever heard of the group Athas They are out of Milwaukee Wisconsin they are truly one of the best Irish original music I have ever heard. Three years ago my daughter got married on St. Patrick’s Day and I hired them to come play. It was a memorable moment keep up the good work Slainte" Alban Tilanus emailed: Hi Marc I like the concept of the voting but I usually listen to the podcast while driving... so it is not that easy to make notes of the play times or artist then..."  ...more

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• Celtic Women of St. Patrick's Day #449

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  Feb 27 2020

  Celebrating St Patrick’s Day with the women of Celtic music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Bonnie Rideout, Dublin Harpers, Janette Geri, Wolf & Clover, Shauna Mullin, The Gothard Sisters, Jiggy, Hibernia, Jennifer Licko, Melanie Gruben, Beth Patterson, Screaming Orphans, Shannon Heaton, The Ennis Sisters, Sarah Copus, Bellow Bridge Subscribe and Listen on Apple Podcasts! I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - "The Highland Laddie" by Bonnie Rideout from Scottish Reflections 2:49 - WELCOME 3:35 - "Stuck in Mayberry" by Dublin Harpers from Shenanigans 8:15 - "This Love" by Janette Geri from Among the Flowers 11:03 - "Tam Lin - The Bucks of Oranmore" by Wolf & Clover from Wolf & Clover Jessica Bennett on fiddle and vocals and Caroline Vaughan on percussion and accordion 15:16 - "April Morning" by Shauna Mullin from Wishing Tree 19:44 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 24:34 - "Mazama Mornings" by The Gothard Sisters from Midnight Sun 28:13 - "Paddy's Lamentation" by Jiggy from Hypernova Aoife Kelly on fiddle and vocals 30:56 - "Scot Set" by Hibernia from Wide Waters Susan Toman (Celtic Harp) and Ellen MacIsaac (Voice) 35:19 - "Ruidhlidh" by Jennifer Licko from Sing Pronunciation: "Ruee-lee" (translation “reels”) 38:06 - "The Summer Queen" by Melanie Gruben from A Faery Song 41:27 - "The Cat Fight" by Beth Patterson from Forward 46:20 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 48:41 - "Irelands Hour of Need (Gallant Heroes)" by Screaming Orphans from Taproom 52:07 - "Red Molly" by Shannon Heaton from The Blue Dress 54:58 - "Wasted on the Way" by The Ennis Sisters from Keeping Time 58:28 - "Buttercup Spree-Garret Barry's-Clare Jig" by Sarah Copus from Moorland Winds 1:01:59 - CLOSING 1:05:07 - "Kiss in the Morning Early" by Bellow Bridge from Cautionary Tales Sarah Emett (vocals, bodhran) The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.   CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. SUPPORT SELCOUTH ON KICKSTARTERSelcouth is the name of my newest CD. It means when everything is strange and different yet you find it marvelous anyway. You can support the album on Kickstarter. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. I want to thank our newest Patrons: Jacob, MUSIC IN 2FLAVORS, Ed H., Olivia R, Kelen P, Rachel L, Samantha M, Steve B, Jackson A, Roger B, Todd G You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.   I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Miranda Persson emailed a photo from Malmö, Sweden: "Hi Marc! Want to share what I do while listening to your podcast. Walking 15k on Saturday or Sunday mornings before breakfast. Unfortunately, the episode doesn't cover the whole walk. But the great Irish music gives me energy for an hour or so! Cold this morning, about 2°c. The winter is approaching. Anyway, thanks for a great podcast and thanks for being an eminent host!" John Adams emailed: “Hi Marc!I've been a fan of your podcast for about a year now, thanks to some local friends who pointed me your way.   I've also been curiously following the issue of diversity which has been an issue of debate on your show this summer.  I was surprised that you had had some backlash, as many people were, about the promotion of women in celtic music.  And then, I was very proud of how you handled the situation...and now, very excited to hear that you're planning an LGTBQ edition next year, with a call out for entries. I'm proud to say that our little celtic group here, in Salt Lake City, is quite diverse for being a small circle of close friends who love practicing and performing Irish and Celtic music as often as we can.  We include a female bodran player (straight, married to our flutist), straight flutist, a gay fiddler (me!), a single male guitarist and our newest, amazing addition of our singer, who is both gay and black.  It's never been our intention to push the 'diversity', however; we just let it be noticed (if at all). In any case, we would love to eventually be part of your music, whether it is for the Diversity issue or any others.  I can point you to our Facebook page and Soundcloud, but we are currently in the process of arranging and getting to the studio to record new pieces that include our singer.  Hopefully you can get a small taste of our sound from what we currently have, and when we have our new songs available, I'll certainly make them available.  I feel that we've been making a lot of progress with our sound and am excited to get the updated recordings done soon! Cheers, and I hope we will be able to provide you with some pleasant tunes soon" Tim Zierer emailed: "Hi Marc, first of all, a big thank you for producing your amazing Celtic music podcast. I’m so in love with it! I’m traveling in my motorhome since the beginning of last year through Canada and USA and had often listen to your podcast on amazing places in the nature with awesome views, ocean, lakes, forest, rain forest, desert, snowy mountains etc. and all the other wonders from our mother earth. In moments when I'm enjoying this good life, listening to the Celtic music makes the moment perfect. no other music better fits to my love of nature as your good selection. Thank you and very best greetings from Utah, United States. Tim, 29 (originally from Germany)"...more

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• Edge of the World #448

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  Feb 20 2020

  Let’s walk to the edge of the world on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast… Well, I say walk there... But since the world is round. You can’t ACTUALLY walk there. Stringer's Ridge, Neil Anderson, An Lar, Samantha Gillogly/Tim Maurice, The Flailing Shilaleighs, Avourneen, Kyle Gryphon, The Rowan Tree, Eamonn Flynn, The Irish Rovers, Brave the Sea, The Gartloney Rats, Jiggy, Jim Sharkey I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - "Bus Stop Reel/Greasy Coat" by Stringer's Ridge from Handmade 4:07 - WELCOME 4:57 - "Flastone Reels" by Neil Anderson from Rathkeltair & Friends CPR 8:25 - "Wreckers" by An Lar from Deception 12:12 - "The Beauties Of Autumn/The Road To Lisdoonvarna/Morrison's Jig" by Samantha Gillogly/Tim Maurice from Celtic Chamber Music 18:10 - "I Only Drink Upon The Days That End In D-A-Y" by The Flailing Shilaleighs from Yours to Discover 21:23 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 23:57 - "Banks of the Liffey" by Avourneen from Sparrow 26:33 - "Trout Lure" by Kyle Gryphon from Isolation 30:05 - "Am I Born to Die" by The Rowan Tree from Kolar's Gold 35:04 - "Bruach na Carraige Báine - Falling Off The Edge Of The World" by Eamonn Flynn from Black Coddle 39:39 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 41:22 - "Brady of Strabane" by The Irish Rovers from The Unicorn, The Continuing Story 43:44 - "Lost at Sea" by Brave the Sea from A Pirate's Life 47:02 - "The Landlord's Walk" by The Gartloney Rats from Some Drunken Nights (Irish Music Buried Treasures) 51:24 - "Road to Errogie" by Jiggy from Hypernova 56:13 - CLOSING 57:12 - "My Home in Roscommon" by Jim Sharkey from A Lovely Day The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.   CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. The 2020 Celtic Tree of Life T-Shirts are now on sale in our store. Head on over and wear your support for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. I want to thank our newest Patrons: Jacob, MUSIC IN 2FLAVORS, Ed H., Olivia R, Kelen P, Rachel L, Samantha M, Steve B, Jackson A, Roger B, Todd G You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.   I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Jordan Reeder emailed photos: "Hey Celt father, just saying how much this podcast makes my day! I love hearing all the great music! I am often high up on ladders painting houses while listening but today I am working on remodeling my living room! Keep those tunes rolling! Thanks again for what you do!"   Wesley Combs emailed: "Working my way through one of my final Fridays at my corporate desk job before moving back to the mountains of Southwest Virginia and returning to the family business. I just found the podcast this week and I am really enjoying it! I’ve been diving into Celtic music after Ancestry.com helped me track my heritage back to Scotland in the 1700s. The Southwest Virginia region was a popular place for Scots-Irish to settle because it reminded them of home. In fact my home town is named “Dublin”. Thanks!" Tom Cochran emailed a photo: "Hi Mark, Listening to show #442 while printing invitations to our upcoming Burns Night Dinner. We have hosted this in our community for 15 years now and it has grown from 10 people in our living room to 50 or so in a local hall. We invite friends, some whom are musicians or actors to participate by reciting Robert Burns poetry or singing songs. Some sing other Scottish or Irish songs or present their own songs poetry. It’s also a pot luck with lot’s of great food ( I provide the haggis.) and drink. There’s dancing and laughing and a wonderful sense of community. I know Burns Nights come in various forms from very serious to very silly but I recommend that everyone should experience one. They usually happen around his birthday, January 25 and they happen around the world so you can usually find one nearby. On a different topic, you read a letter on the show by a lady who attended a Highland Games. She was asking what the event was where the hay stuffed bag was thrown with the pitch fork. It’s called the Sheath Toss. Thanks again for all you do to promote Celtic culture." ...more

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• Julia Delaney #447

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  Feb 13 2020

  Put on your dancing shoes. It’s time for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Avourneen, The Flailing Shilaleighs, Allison Girvan, We Banjo 3, Ashley Davis, Tullamore, Kalos (McKasson & McDonald), Janette Geri, The Gartloney Rats, Stringer's Ridge, Kyle Gryphon, Brave the Sea, The Rowan Tree, CaliCeltic, Jiggy, The Irish Rovers I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - "The Silver Spear, The Earl's Chair, Star of Munster" by Avourneen from Sparrow 3:46 - WELCOME 4:29 - "Julia Delaney" by The Flailing Shilaleighs from Yours to Discover 6:28 - "Garten Mother" by Allison Girvan from Resonance 9:44 - "Dawn Breaks" by We Banjo 3 from Haven 14:11 - "I Follow You (Leanaim Thú) [feat. Cormac De Barra]" by Ashley Davis from Night Travels 17:53 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 22:46 - "One of Ireland's Children" by Tullamore from Two to Get Ready 25:35 - "The Cheese Closet Set" by Kalos (McKasson & McDonald) from Harbour 30:07 - "A Stor Mo Chroi" by Janette Geri from Among the Flowers 34:05 - "The Rocky Road to Dublin" by The Gartloney Rats from Some Drunken Nights (Irish Music Buried Treasures) 37:18 - "Drill ye Tarriers Drill" by Stringer's Ridge from Handmade 40:17 - "Brown Down Sport" by Kyle Gryphon from Isolation 42:37 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 45:09 - "Ocean Between Us" by Brave the Sea from A Pirate's Life 49:07 - "Miner Jolly" by The Rowan Tree from Kolar's Gold 53:09 - "Paddy on the Railway" by Caliceltic from Some Kinda EP or Sumthin' 55:50 - "Back to Belfast" by Jiggy from Hypernova 1:00:46 - CLOSING 1:02:23 - "The Orange and the Green" by The Irish Rovers from The Unicorn, The Continuing Story The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.   CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. The 2020 Celtic Tree of Life T-Shirts are now on sale in our store. Head on over and wear your support for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners, discounts on merch, and when we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. I want to thank our incredible Celtic Legends. These amazing people pledge $25 per month or more to support Celtic culture through music. Thank you to Shawn Cali, Hank Woodward, Annie Lorkowski, Tiffany Knight, robert michael kane, Lynda MacNeil, Kevin Long, Na