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Paddy on the Turnpike #619 Aug 03, 2023

Show notes

Paddy's on the turnpike listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #619. What about you?

Arise & Go, Corey Purcell, Beltaine, Seán Heely, The Irish Rovers, Low Lily, Irishtown Road, Iain MacHarg, Eclectic Revival, Screaming Orphans, Derina Harvey Band, Caliceltic, Marc Gunn, Juha Rossi

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.

SUPPORT CELTIC CULTURE THROUGH KICKSTARTER

Get your own Celtic Earth Enamel Pin and CD when you support our Kickstarter. Go celticmusic.org/celticrock that'll take you straight over to our Kickstarter page where you can support Celtic culture through music.

VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2023

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 2023 episode. Vote Now!

Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile your votes to update a playlist on Spotify 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. Follow us on Facebook to find out who is added each week.

Listen on Spotify and YouTube.

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:02 - Intro: Aoife at Bridge O'Malley's Tower House on Achill Island

0:16 - Arise & Go "The Braes: Dr. MacInnes' Fancy / The Braes Of Mellinish / The Famous Baravan / The Hag At The Churn / Up Leitrim" from Meeting Place

4:41 - WELCOME

6:17 - Corey Purcell "Jigs (Father O'Flynn's/When Sick is it Tea You Want/Mind the Dresser)" from Undaunted

12:19 - Beltaine "Mercy" from Mercy

16:24 - Seán Heely "Journey through Strathmore" from Dramagical

22:14 - The Irish Rovers "Paddy on the Turnpike" from 50 Years

26:15 - FEEDBACK

29:52 - Low Lily "Northern Spy" from Low Lily (EP)

32:42 - Irishtown Road "The Ghosts of Gettysburg" from On the One Road

37:21 - Iain MacHarg "Dr Alasdair" from Ceòl Na Beinne Music of the Mountain

42:53 - Eclectic Revival "Cry Havoc" from single

47:45 - THANKS

49:25 - Screaming Orphans "Darlin' Girl from Clare" from Paper Daisies

52:36 - Derina Harvey Band "Up All Night" from Waves of Home

56:59 - Caliceltic "No Porter on Paddy's" from 2023 and Me

1:00:55 - The Indulgers "In Like Flynn" from The Secret World of Celtic Rock and In Like Flynn

1:04:10 - CLOSING

1:05:29 - Juha Rossi "The Chieftains' Polkas" from Irish Tunes on Mandolin

1:08:00 - CREDITS

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode.

Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage.

Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.

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. This 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, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.

You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.

I am super happy to announce that we hit our Kickstarter goal in just 3 hours. And as I record this, the campaign has already doubled its initial goal. So I decided to launch the first stretch goal. If we can reach $5000, then you will get a 2 - hour Celtic Rock special on August 31. I was not planning an episode that day. So you'll have an extra episode in August.

I hope you enjoyed the two bonus mini - episodes I released. I plan to do two more next week before the campaign ends on Friday, August 11 at 8 AM eastern.

So please make a pledge. Support the campaign to share your love of Celtic culture through music.

THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!

Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out 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 music - only episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and you get a private feed to listen to the show. All that for as little as $1 per episode.

A special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: James Baker, Ann McBride, Jakub Liput

I am extremely grateful to all of our amazingly generous patrons. But if you want to support the podcast this week, please make a pledge on Kickstarter. So you can get a bonus show and so that you can also financially support the podcast with a one - time pledge, while also getting cool rewards.

You can get an album pin, a physical CD, a tote bag, and a shirt. You can also make a song request for one of our December episodes. The easiest way is to just get the collection. For $100. But whatever you're willing to pledge to support the campaign is incredible.

And hopefully, you'll also share the Kickstarter link with your friends.

HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Go 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.

In 2023, we're going on a Celtic Invasion of County Mayo in Ireland. We're gonna explore the area and get to know Grace O'Malley, the Pirate Queen. 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 send a picture you took of a band that you saw.

Email me at celticpodcast@gmail, message me on Facebook, or contact me through Mastodon @celtfather@c.im.

Phil Hartline replied to the Celtic Music Magazine: "I listen in my shop, where I make musical instruments and general wood projects. I am celebrating Celtic Culture through music by learning to play the fiddle! I have a wonderful opportunity to learn true Co. Clare style from a man who spent a lot of time there. Beginner that I am, I will still be playing tunes on my fiddle to celebrate!"

Paul replied: "Marc, I was sitting at my computer writing code ... as one does ..

"For St Patrick's Day?" I will be participating in an Irish Road Bowling event with my co - workers at the Green Bank Observatory in Green Bank, West Virginia

We started back in October, listening to music for Samhain, then continued into November and December with Celtic Christmas ... and really we listen to Celtic music year - round - but I will be celebrating Celtic culture by wearing the green on Friday while I'm busy at Ból an bhóthair, then hoisting a proper stout afterwards. Going to a fife and drum reunion in July (in Williamsburg, VA), where I will be playing a heck - ton of good Irish, Scots, and Welsh music (as well as a smattering of German and English marches, because, well, 18th C. Military music was all over the place)

We always enjoy your shows!!!"

PENNIERICH replied: "During the show we usually take a break and just relax and listen."

Jesse Ferguson emailed: "I'll be listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast at work that day, then practicing my favourite Irish songs at home on my guitar. Finally, I'll be activating a new Irish song on my YouTube channel, to share with my subscribers, a tradition I've kept going for over 12 years."

Michael Maccarone emailed: "Marc Gunn, I usually download episodes and stockpile them. I listen to them on (my rare) vacations, after I have broken them down into 20 - 25 minute chunks (my mp3 player won't rewind within a track, so I split each episode into 3 - 5 mini episodes, which makes it easier if I missed something and want to go back). As a result, I'm only up to episode #430 so far.

I don't have any specific Celtic culture plans [for St Patrick's Day] for this week, other than I just watched the Oscar - winning short, An Irish Goodbye yesterday, and hope to get to the Banshees of Inisheerin in the next couple of weeks. Keep up the good work!"

Jacobites #618 Mini Bonus Jul 31, 2023

Show notes

Support Celtic culture through Kickstarter on this mini episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #618.

Tears for Beers, Teada, Railcar Graffiti, Slainte, Claire Roche, Black 47

CELEBRATE CELTIC CULTURE THROUGH CELTIC ROCK AND ALBUM PIN

Support the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast by making a pledge in our Kickstarter. You can get an album pin, a physical CD, a tote bag, a t - shirt, sponsor an episode, become a producer for an episode and lots more. Make a pledge right now.

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

0:06 - Tears for Beers "Jacobites" from Cracky Bones

5:46 - WELCOME

7:15 - Teada "Poirt: Delia Keane's/The Horses Leotard/Sean Bui/The Dawn Chorus" from Inne Amarach (Yesterday Tomorrow)

12:03 - Railcar Graffiti "Star Of The County Down" from Going Across The Sea

14:53 - Slainte "Silver Spear set" from Slainte

18:53 - Claire Roche "She Moved Through The Fair" from Songs From The Harp Room

22:58 - CLOSING

24:36 - Black 47 "San Patricio Brigade" from New York Town

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.

WELCOME IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC MINI PODCAST

I'm Marc Gunn, and I launched a Kickstarter for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast on Thursday. I need your help to make this a smashing success. This is the second 6 - Pack Mini episode you're getting as we promote the campaign which ends on August 11.

You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website.

And if you want to make a Song Dedication for a very special Dedication episode in December, you can do that as part of the campaign. Go to celticmusic.org/celticrock to make a pledge.

CLOSING

I hope you enjoyed the show.

In the last episode, I mentioned the Album Pins. Well, there will also be physical CDs funded by this campaign. I'm only printing 100 copies. The album hasn't been available in probably 10 - 12 years. So this is your chance to own the limited - edition album.

And if you're concerned about Climate Change, like I am, then I'd like to recommend that you also get a Celtic Earth Tote Bag as well.

I'm gonna bet that single - use plastic bags will no longer be allowed at grocery stores in the next 10 years. California is already doing that as are many countries around the world. It's great for the environment. So you can get ahead of the curve and do something great for our planet.

There are lots of other rewards to check out. Go to celticmusic.org/celticrock to make a pledge.

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 music - only episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and you get a private feed to listen to the show. All that for as little as $1 per episode.

HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Go 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

Celtic Music from MP3.com #617 Mini Bonus Jul 29, 2023

Show notes

Irish and Celtic Mini episode to promote a Kickstarter for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #617.

Heather Dale, The Buccaneers, Sliabh Notes, Emerald Rose, Celtic Stone, RavensWing

CELEBRATE CELTIC CULTURE THROUGH CELTIC ROCK AND ALBUM PIN

Support the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast by making a pledge in our Kickstarter. You can get an album pin, a physical CD, a tote bag, a t-shirt, sponsor an episode, become a producer for an episode and lots more. Make a pledge right now.

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

0:04 Heather Dale "Mordred's Lullaby" from The Trial of Launcelot and The Secret World of Celtic Rock

3:14 Support Kickstarter - WELCOME

4:39 The Buccaneers "Farewell to Nova Scotia" from Prairie Shanty

8:16 Sliabh Notes "Art O'Keeffe's Slide/The Star above the Garter/Taidhgín an Asail's Jig" from Along blackwater's banks

11:35 Emerald Rose "Fire In The Head" from Songs for the Night Sky

14:56 Celtic Stone "Galway Races" from Natural Bridges

17:47 Album Pins - CLOSING

19:15 RavensWing "Alasdair Mhic Cholla Ghasda" from The Secret World of Celtic Rock

WELCOME IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC MINI PODCAST

I'm Marc Gunn, and I launched a Kickstarter for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast on Thursday. I want this launch to be super successful. So I'm gonna give you a 6-Pack Mini episode to inspire you to make a pledge. The campaign only goes for two weeks. I'm gonna bring you an extra mini episode every 2-3 days plus, the main show which comes out every Thursday.

I'll tell you more about what's on the album in a moment.

You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.

Album Pins - CLOSING

I hope you enjoyed the show. One of the main things I'm funding with this campaign is an Album Pin. Album pins are lapel pins. But each album pin is themed to a specific CD. So when you own the album pin, you'll also get the associated album, so you can wear your album on your sleeve.

This year's design reminded me of my compilation, The Secret World of Celtic Rock, that I released at the start of 2005. So I decided to use that as an excuse to re-release the physical CD as well. So you're gonna get the album and the enamel pin if you choose that reward.

There are lots of other rewards to check out. Follow my link at celticmusic.org/celticrock to make a pledge.

THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!

As a patron, you get music-only episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and you get a private feed to listen to the show. All that for as little as $1 per episode.

HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Go 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

10,000 Miles Away, Celtic Kickstarter #616 Jul 27, 2023

Show notes

No need to go 10,000 miles away to find great Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #616 with a Celtic Story by Erin Ruth.

Seán Heely, Lúnasa, Wolf Loescher, Brad Reid, Dan Milner, Scottish Fish, Brobdingnagian Bards, Bonnie Rideout, Alex Sturbaum, Erin Ruth, The Electrics, Blaggards, Paisley Close, Screaming Orphans, Kennedy's Kitchen

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.

SUPPORT CELTIC CULTURE THROUGH KICKSTARTER

We launched a brand new campaign on Kickstarter. The goal is to fund a new Album Pin for The Secret World of Celtic Rock. This is a compilation CD we originally released in 2005 featuring some of the best Celtic Rock of the time. And the album is timeless.

You can own an enamel pin with this year's beautiful Celtic Earth Knotwork. Or you can own a physical copy of the CD. Plus there are many more rewards.

Go celticmusic.org/celticrock that'll take you straight over to our Kickstarter page where you can support Celtic culture through music.

VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2023

Listen on Spotify and YouTube.

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:08 - Seán Heely "Journey through Strathmore (An MSR)" from Dramagical

5:59 - WELCOME

7:04 - Lúnasa "Leckan Mor" from Sé

11:20 - Wolf Loescher "American Tune" from Single

14:46 - Brad Reid "Road to Harrington" from New Scotland

18:20 - Dan Milner "Ten Thousand Miles Away" from Irish Pirate Ballads and Other Songs of the Sea

21:52 - FEEDBACK

24:48 - Scottish Fish "Miss Bromley's" from Upscale

28:54 - Brobdingnagian Bards "Rocky Road To Dublin" from Songs of Ireland

31:51 - Bonnie Rideout "Macdonald of the Isles Set" from Scottish Reflections

35:14 - Alex Sturbaum "Gulls Of Invergordon" from River Run Wide

38:42 - Erin Ruth Story

42:52 - Erin Ruth "Miles Away" from Live performance

45:53 - THANKS

48:10 - The Electrics "The Grass Is Greener" from The Secret World of Celtic Rock and Reel, Folk'n'Rock'n'Roll

51:29 - Blaggards "Moonshiner" from BLAGMATIC

54:30 - Paisley Close "Sovay - Halting March" from The Secret World of Celtic Rock from All On A Day

58:57 - Screaming Orphans "Home to Donegal" from Paper Daisies

1:02:15 - CLOSING

1:03:50 - Kennedy's Kitchen "The Swallow's Tail Reel/The Sailor's Bonnet/Over The Moor To Maggie" from The Birds Upon The Trees

1:08:12 - CREDITS

Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.

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 out of Atlanta, Georgia. This 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, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.

You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.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 get music - only episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and you get a private feed to listen to the show. All that for as little as $1 per episode.

I always appreciate folks who support us on Patreon. But this week, I want to ask you to support us on Kickstarter. Make a one - time pledge of any amount. You'll get Irish & Celtic Music Podcast swag, plus you'll help us hit our goal.

As a special thanks, I have some Podcast Mini episodes that will come out as the campaign rolls out over the next two weeks. Please enjoy this flashback music and maybe even share the episodes to help share your love of Celtic culture through music.

Click here to make a pledge now!

HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Go 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

#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 how about a picture you took of a band that you saw.

Email me at celticpodcast@gmail, message me on Facebook, or contact me through Mastodon @celtfather@c.im.

Bruce Thompson replied to the Celtic Music Magazine from Columbus, Ohio: "Hello Marc, Thank you for curating Celtic and Irish music for us with your podcast every week. My wife and I listen to your podcast every time we're in the car. And I listen at work.

On St. Patty's Day we usually go to a good Irish bar for some Guinness and shepherd's pie and sometimes Bangers and Mash, depending on when we get there. A few years ago we were lucky enough to go to Great Britain, Ireland and Scotland; a great 10 day vacation.

Last week (Saturday) was our Dublin, Ohio's St. Patricks Day parade and we always go to the Dublin Irish Festival in August. Our favorite bands are Gaelic Storm, We Banjo 3 and Eileen Ivers. It was a thrill to be there and listen to these amazing musicians. The Dublin Irish Festival is ALWAYS a great time!

Thanks again for sharing your musical talent, and creating such a wonderful listening experience! Slainte to you too, Marc!"

William Fisher emailed: "Usually I'm working on the computer listening to your podcast but I download to a portable player so I can listen in the car or whenever... For St Padraig's Day, The Irish social group I belong to is part of a day - long celebration in William's Park, St Petersburg FL. with music, food and games : - )"

Rebekah Hedstrom replied to the Celtic Music Magazine: "Usually driving while listening. We are going to have a quiet St Paddy's day this year. Corned beef and staying at home. :0)"

Brian McReynolds sent you a message on Patreon: "Just got the shirt I ordered and the bonus shirt. Thank you. I love them both. I think I will wear the new one tomorrow and the 2016 shirt Friday. Oh, and an early happy birthday to you. 😁"

Dennis McCarthy emailed some St Patrick's Day photos. He wrote: "Hope that you like these."

The Big Fella #615 Jul 20, 2023

Show notes

Summer fun is at an all-time high with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #615.

The Rogues, Moher, The High Kings, Paul Brock & Enda Scahill, Derina Harvey Band, Hanneke Cassel, Ed Yother, Cantrip, The Tannahill Weavers, TomLori, Jesse Ferguson, Corey Purcell, The Ennis Sisters, Boxing Robin, Brad Tuck

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 FOR 2023

Listen on Spotify and YouTube.

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:02 - Intro: Achill Island Distillery

0:10 - The Rogues "Groovy Scooby" from The Secret World of Celtic Rock and V.0

3:16 - WELCOME

6:00 - Moher "Cunningham's Waltzes (valses) Leaving Brittany - Pernod Waltz" from Phoenix

10:15 - The High Kings "The Big Fella" from The Road Not Taken

13:18 - Paul Brock & Enda Scahill "The Liverpool / The Jolly Begger Man (Hornpipes)" from Humdinger

16:08 - Derina Harvey Band "Captain" from Waves of Home

20:22 - FEEDBACK

25:13 - Hanneke Cassel "The Green Lady / Olivia's Jig" from Some Melodious Sonnet

30:09 - Ed Yother "Paddy West" from Ed Yother

34:38 - Cantrip "In a Most Unpleasant Way, Sir" from Undark

39:50 - The Tannahill Weavers "Jenny A' Things" from Òrach (The Golden Anniversary)

44:36 - TomLori "Shi Bheg an Shi Mhor" from Angus

47:48 - THANKS

49:22 - Jesse Ferguson "Arthur McBride" from The Butcher Boy

55:17 - Corey Purcell "Polkas (Gas Station Sushi/Whiskey and a Fiddle)" from Undaunted

58:29 - The Ennis Sisters "Daughters of Newfoundland" from Keeping Time

1:02:16 - Boxing Robin "Clare to Donegal Jigs" from The View From Here

1:05:40 - CLOSING

1:06:55 - Brad Tuck "Battle Harbour Bound" from Stages

1:11:02 - CREDITS

Todd Wiley is the editor of our Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. You'll also get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage.

Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.

Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.

WELCOME CELTOPHILE TO CELTIC MUSIC

You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.

Support our Kickstarter on July 27, 2023 where you can get an album pin, a compilation CD, a shirt, a pint glass and much more. Plus, you can financially support the podcast with a one - off donation. Please help us reach our goal and continue to share our joint love of Celtic culture through music.

Do you have the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast app? It's 100% free. You can listen to hundreds of episodes of the podcast. Download it now.

Hey Celtic Bands, I'm looking for new music and stories in 2023. To submit your band, just complete the permission form at 4celts.com. You'll also find information on how to submit a story behind one of your songs or tunes.

Get a free Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music eBook. email gift@bestcelticmusic

THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!

As a patron, you get music - only episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and you get a private feed to listen to the show. All that for as little as $1 per episode.

A special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: James B, Ann Me, Jakub L

HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Go 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

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast

I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can take a screenshot of the podcast on your phone. You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Or how about a picture you took of a band that you saw.

How would you like to introduce an episode of the podcast? It's super easy. Contact me for details.

Email me at celticpodcast@gmail, message me on Facebook, or contact me through Mastodon @celtfather@c.im.

Hannah Reifler emailed: "Working on emails while enjoying some delightful Celtic music!"

Susie Brown replied: "When listening to the podcast I'm usually trying to unwind after a labor intensive day of cleaning."

Sarah Fletcher replied: "Hi Marc, I am currently working while listening to the latest Celtic music podcast. It helps me get through the day. Thanks"

Daniel Faigin emailed: "Well, first, I'd like to encourage you to go back to putting the show number in the show title. It helps with how I organize things in iTunes.

What are you doing while listening? Generally, it is on in the background while I work, after I play off that day's playlist (not listened to in 3 years). If a song particularly captures my ear, I look up the artist and either purchase an album from them, or add it to my Amazon wish list. Found a number of great groups that way, through not only this podcast, but Mostly Folks and the Woodsongs podcast."

Go to MageNetwork.com for more podcasts.

PNiceberg emailed: "Hi Marc, Thanks for all your hard work and efforts. What are you doing while listening? Either working or out walking my dog and enjoying the fresh sounds of your show! I am listening to more Celtic music as well as trying my hand again at learning to play bagpipes!!!"

Patrick Rieger emailed a photo and wrote: "Hi Marc, I have been listening to your podcast for years, having learned about it back in 2006 when you mentioned it on the Renaissance Festival podcast.

Today I was listening to the Irish and Celtic Music podcast while airbrushing a small model of the starship Enterprise - D, and enjoying the early renaissance festival weather we were having here in Pittsburgh.

I help promote Irish and Celtic culture by being an admin on the Facebook page, Celtic Pittsburgh, created by my friend and Irish musician, Susan Borowski, to spread the word about any events regarding Irish and Celtic culture in western Pennsylvania. Before that, I made the Facebook event for the late Terry Griffith, for his monthly show at Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle Irish Pub in Pittsburgh.

Thank you for the many years of music and I look forward to many more."

Wind That Rocks the Barley #614 Jul 13, 2023

Show notes

We're rocking the barley on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #614.

Chance the Arm, The High Kings, Réalta, Brad The Piper, Alexander James Adams, Brynmor, SeaStar, River Driver, The Langer's Ball, Ewen McIntosh, Brad Tuck, Paddyman, the commoners, Blaggards, The Elders, Derina Harvey Band

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0:02 - Intro: Hillary

0:17 - Chance the Arm "Toss the Feathers" from The Green Groves of Erin

5:35 - WELCOME

6:24 - The High Kings "Go With The Flow" from The Road Not Taken

9:15 - Réalta "The Wind That Shakes The Barley" from Thing Of The Earth

13:30 - Brad The Piper "Eye Wall" from The Forgotten Game

15:39 - Alexander James Adams "The Apple Changes You" from The Blue Rose Rare and Other Faerie Tales

19:20 - FEEDBACK

22:30 - Brynmor "Temprance Reel / Billy in the Lowground" from The Great Hill

25:47 - SeaStar "Luaidh Mo Cheile" from Never Go Back

30:08 - River Driver "Lukey" from Traces

34:01 - The Langer's Ball "Poor Paddy" from Hold Tight

36:52 - Ewen McIntosh "The Devil Dog of Glen Roy" from Ma's Math Mo Chuimh

41:03 - THANKS

42:52 - Brad Tuck "Off to Sea" from The Rocky Isle

45:38 - Paddyman "You Will Be Missed" from One for the Road

48:27 - the commoners "Where the Pretty Girls Are" from What's Your Whiskey For

54:23 - Blaggards "Spanish Lady" from BLAGMATIC

58:01 - The Elders "Moore St. Girls" from The Secret World of Celtic Rock and American Wake

1:02:16 - CLOSING

1:04:31 - Derina Harvey Band "Waves of Home" from Waves of Home

1:08:38 - CREDITS

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brennan donnelly replied to the question of what he's doing while listening: "Everything - from working to gardening to riding in my car." On St Patrick's Day he planned to be "cooking Salmon for friends than having a session"

Jeremy King of Poitin said: "Hey Marc, I'm off to Vienna this St Pat's weekend - I'm sure there are one or two Irish pubs there. But really I'm going for a concert of film music by Pilsen Philharmonic Orchestra and strolling around the beautiful old city...."

Anne emailed: "I most often listen while I'm driving. On St. Patrick's Day I'll eat out for a special Irish meal."

Gary Randolph said: "I'm doing a storytelling performance for St. Patrick's Day."

Connie Kiefiuk emailed: "I am finishing an embroidery project while listening to the podcast. For St. Patrick's day cooking a traditional corned beef, cabbage, carrots, onion and potatoes meal. I am eating my homemade dinner with a glass (or two) of Guinness Stout wearing my green and watching "The Quiet Man" movie. Love your podcasts. I'm a newbie, discovered your program this past summer."

Shel O'Toole emailed: "Dear Marc, Thanks for sending out this song on ANZAC day. The words of the returned soldier M Edgerley would be powerful enough on their own but when presented by the wonderful voices of Jonny Dyer and Vicki Swan and their musical accompaniment they are deeply felt. I was moved to tears.

I tend to avoid ANZAC Day as it seems to have become a promotion of war rather than a remembrance of the horrors and loss. This song took me back to when I was a child and the purpose of ANZAC day was to acknowledge the futility and ongoing impact of war.

This Aussie thanks you. Regards"

Brian McReynolds sent a picture: "So on my (local) travels, I wore my podcast shirt with my kilt while touring the B Reactor on the Hanford Nuclear Site in Washington State. It was well received by a tour guide and one of the people on the tour. Love your podcast and everything you do for the artists. ''

Streets of Derry #613 Jul 06, 2023

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Visualizing walking the Streets of Derry listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

JuhaRossi, Scottish Fish, Lily Bentley, Arise & Go, Mary Beth Carty, Tim Cummings, Pete Sutherland, Brad Kolodner, Alli Johnson, Corey Purcell, Victoria Johnston, Gordon McLeod, Clare Sands, Brian Finnegan, Brad The Piper, Voice of Lir, The Celtic Kitchen Party, Brass Lassie

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0:02 - Intro: Tamsin Silver

0:25 - Juha Rossi "Glen of Aherlow (feat. Valentine Fatout - Bineau)" from Irish Tunes on Mandolin

3:48 - WELCOME

5:37 - Scottish Fish "Freefalling" from Upscale

9:35 - Lily Bentley "Ploughboys in the Gloaming" from Norwood Gothic

12:52 - Arise & Go "Slides & Polkas: Cuz Teehan's #1 / Cuz Teehan's #2 / Mairtin O'Connor's / The Ballydesmond / Jessica's Polka" from Meeting Place

17:29 - Mary Beth Carty "Blueberry Mountain" from Crossing the Causeway

21:36 - FEEDBACK

26:14 - Tim Cummings, Pete Sutherland, Brad Kolodner "Farewell Dundee • Babe of Bethlehem" from The Birds' Flight

29:51 - Alli Johnson "Streets of Derry" from Into the Hollows

34:00 - Corey Purcell "Polkas (Gas Station Sushi/Whiskey and a Fiddle)" from Undaunted

37:13 - Victoria Johnston "Tar Liom" from Where the Lights Glow

Pronunciation: Tar Liom-Tar Lohm

40:41 - Gordon McLeod "Twelve of Sheila's Lads" from Still Fiddlin'

44:22 - THANKS

46:44 - Clare Sands & Brian Finnegan "Dealán Dé"

Pronunciation: Dealán Dé-Deal - awn Day

50:36 - Brad The Piper "Cradle 2 the Grave" from The Forgotten Game

55:05 - The Celtic Kitchen Party "The Ottawa Jail Song" from Lobster Tail and Beer

1:00:07 - The Elders "Moore St. Girls" from The Secret World of Celtic Rock and American Wake

1:04:22 - CLOSING

1:06:13 - Brass Lassie "Moch Diluain Ghabh I 'n Cuan" from Brass Lassie Pronunciation: Moch Diluain Ghabh I 'n Cuan-Mac Diloon GHav in Gyuan-That GH is a bit of gutral back of your throat kind of thing.

1:09:25 - CREDITS

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This isn't just the music of Ireland or Scotland. It's Celtic Music from around the globe and in your own neighborhood. Celtic music is local and I want you to be a part of the show.

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Tom Morley emailed around St Patrick's Day: "Marc, Our Chattanooga - based band Stringer's Ridge played a concert on St. Patrick's Day at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. (I am there on the faculty at the famous folk arts school usually once a year teaching beginning or intermediate Irish Fiddle.) We had a wonderful crowd and it was a great way to spend the best Irish day of the year! I am enclosing several photos of us at the historic Keith House where we put on the concert. (Tom Morley - fiddle, Fran Morley - bodhran, Bryant Haynes - guitar)

Thanks for all you do to promote Irish trad music!"

Marilyn S. Hansen sent a photo about Easter Rising Band: "14 seminarians got together years ago in St. Louis and developed an Irish band. Most of them are married now. They play at each other's weddings, but they also have regular gigs. The interesting part is how their kids take part… This is last year's celebration. I was out of town this year celebrating my sister's birthday the day before St. Patrick's Day. Thought I'd send you last year's photo. I'll send you a few that they've sent to me for this year.

Pete Watson emailed St Pat's photos: "Hi Marc, The Bookends had a fabulous time playing a number of shows throughout Ontario around St. Patrick's Day.Attached is a photo of Miriam (left) and Cait (right) on St. Paddy's Day for our gig at The Rec Room, Toronto, with our regular special guest bodhrán player extraordinaire, Romano Di Nillo.Romano is just back from 4+ years with Come From Away on Broadway and we were so glad to have him with us for these shows.The venue was handing out some "paddywhackery" to attendees and these 3 couldn't resist putting some on!"

Bruce Cummings, a Piper emailed a photo: "Hey Marc!Just to say how much I enjoy listening to the Celtic music you provide. You asked for pictures from St. Patrick's Day 2023, so here's a couple. I am part of the Lane Fire Brigade Pipes and Drums in Eugene Ore. We had a great weekend piping in the area.Keep up the good work!"

Jim O'Connor of Boston Blackthorne emailed a photo: "Hi Marc -hope you had a fabulous holiday!

Boston Blackthorne played 3 nights in Western MA, centered around St Patrick's Day as well as the big parade (the nation's oldest) in Holyoke MA.We played to crowded enthusiastic fans in Northampton MA and Holyoke MA.But perhaps the best gig (and story) was the one that arose spontaneously back in the lobby of our hotel after our St Pat's evening show.

The hotel lobby is most frequently empty but this night is was crowded with about 100 boisterous folks from Minnesota, visiting Massachusetts to support a Women's college Hockey team.

We were approached by the unofficial spokesperson who pointed at our guitar and fiddle and asked, "Can you really play those?"

I answered of course we can, and this is your lucky night!Not only has your party been invaded by musicians, we are an Irish band and this is St Patrick's Day! We proceeded to unpack our instruments and did a set of singalongs like Charlie on the MTA for the Boston connection.Halfway through the set our wives came into the lobby -my wife grumbled to Pete's wife, "This party is going to keep us up all night!"Pete's wife Maureen looked a little closer and exclaimed, "Hey that's Jim and Pete in the center of it all!"They joined the fray, we had the best gig of the year playing for this group of strangers from the Midwest, wonderful folks who doubtless went home with a great tale and the definition of the work "Craic!"

High Up On An Irish Cliff #612 Jun 29, 2023

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What's that you hear high up on an Irish cliff, soaring with the birds? It's the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #612.

Willos', Irishtown Road, The Jig Is Up!, Arise & Go, Amelia Hogan, We Banjo 3, The Carroll Sisters, Giant's Dance, Logical Fleadh, Tan and Sober Gentlemen, Ockham's Razor, Band O'Brothers, Highlander Celtic Rock Band Australia, Jim Sharkey

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0:02 - Intro: Christa Burton

0:14 - Willos' & Massimo Giuntini feat. Martino Vacca "Pipers Paradise" from From Now On

5:03 - WELCOME

7:23 - Irishtown Road "O'Keefe's Slide / Kerry Dance / Michael's Farewell To Glasgow" from On the One Road

12:19 - The Jig Is Up! "When First Unto This Country - Christmas Eve" from On Yer Toes!

16:22 - Arise & Go "Waltz & Reels: The Jewels Of The Ocean / The Humours Of Tulla / Last Summer's Reel" from Meeting Place

19:47 - Amelia Hogan "Manx Lullaby" from Taking Flight

23:16 - FEEDBACK

27:38 - We Banjo 3 "High On A Mountain (Live)" from Live in Galway

31:29 - The Carroll Sisters "Fairy Queen" from Daybreak

35:46 - Giant's Dance "Cunla/The Frieze Breeches" from Giant's Dance

40:22 - Logical Fleadh "The Ballad of Saint James" from Logical Fleadh (17 - Track Album)

44:33 - THANKS

46:21 - Tan and Sober Gentlemen "Heart is Haunted" from Regressive Folk Music

49:17 - Ockham's Razor "Buile Shuibhne (The Frenzy of Sweeney)" from Secrets and Silence

54:30 - Band O'Brothers "Nancy Whiskey" from Band O'Brothers

58:47 - Highlander Celtic Rock Band Australia "Galloway" from North of the Wall

1:02:46 - CLOSING

1:04:04 - Jim Sharkey "Vignettes" from Misty Morning Rain

1:09:03 - CREDITS

Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.

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* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm your friendly neighborhood musician and podcast. This 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, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.

You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.

I had such a fantastic time on my Celtic Invasion of County Mayo. I kept a personal blog on the trip that I'll publish in the coming weeks. You can also find pictures scattered across my different profile pages.

If you're thinking of going, I think my favorite things were the cliffs on Achill Island. There were some stunning views. And my absolute favorite was Downpatrick Head. There were more stunning views, but there was a blowhole that went under the cliffs which made it interesting to see too.

Next month, I'm launching a Kickstarter for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I'm raising money for some album pins to promote the show. I would really LOVE your support.

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Richard Medaugh emailed photos:

Rising A Pint of Guinness at the Gaelic League - Irish American Club in Detroit, Michigan on Saint Pádraig Day 2023 – Sláinte

Russ Gaudet emailed photos: "Hello there, Yes the Knights of Columbus had a very successful St Patrick's Day dinner and dance at our Church in Middleton, NS

Here are a couple of pictures to prove it. Cheers"

Ann Peck McBride emailed photos: "My Ceili group, Ceili of the Valley, here in Salem Oregon, has a "walkabout" every St Patrick's Day, complete with the Willamette Valley Pipes and Drums. Everyone wears green and has a good time!"

Caz of Crikwater emailed photos: "Marc, Thanks for reaching out…Happy belated St Patrick's Day! we have a bunch of pics from last weekend. Buffalo,NY goes all out for the High Holy days…we have 2 huge parades!!!!(and two irish fests over the summer) ..one parade on Saturday through the Old Irish Neighborhood and one on Sunday through the middle of Downtown…so that results in a BIG Party weekend with LOTS of gig opportunities…

We played 16 shows in three weeks in March (all on weekends)..Last weekend alone we played 7 gigs in 72hrs!!!

NOBODY in the music biz works harder than Irish musicians in the month of March!!! Hup! I'm attaching a few pics for you."

CRIKWATER Pic 1…We played KeyBank Arena at an NHL game to a crowd of 19,000 - pregame & between periods of the Sabres v Bruins on Sunday 3/19

CRIKWATER Pic 2…Sportsmens Tavern, Buffalo NY..sold out

CRIKWATER Pic 3… Ploughshares Barn, Canandaigua, NY..sold out

CRIKWATER Pic 4…Molly Maguires Pub, SouthBuffalo, NY..max capacity(we definitely exceeded Fire code - don't mention that please😉)

CRIKWATER Pic 5…75 Stutson Street with our good friends Dady & Ryan in Rochester,NY..sold out

I got a private message from Bob on Patreon which I felt needed addressing in a public format:

"Marc: I am going to end my Patreon sponsorship of your podcast. The cursing on your podcasts irritates me and I don't think it syncs up with celebrating Irish culture nor a fun, family oriented atmosphere.

One example: the Magic Dragon podcast - - Forkroot "Coyotes at the Dump" from Water & Shade, about 20:16 mark.

So rather than me being irritated and you being irritated at my reaction, I'll wish you the best, but I sure don't get where you are going."

I did respond to Bob's comment, but I thought I'd address it here too. I did catch that explicit word in Forkroot's song. Unfortunately, I was not listening closely to songs right before I headed out on vacation. They were the type of band that I did not expect to hear foul language from. So yes, I messed up.

I am terribly sorry for anyone who had to endure the explicit language. As you should know, I do my best to keep episodes of the podcast family - friendly. And as I told Bob, if you ever hear explicit language on the show, please please email me ASAP so that I can correct that error. I rely on your generosity to help me catch these problems.

I caught the language problem a day after the show went live and removed the song from the public version of the show. I left it in the Music - Only episode on Patreon, but that song was removed, also from the Celtic Top 20.

Fire In The Glen #611 Jun 22, 2023

Show notes

Piper and singer with Fire In The Glen, Rod Nevin takes over this episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #611

Fire in the Glen, Corey Purcell, Arise & Go, Sean Heely & Colin McGlynn, Hamish and Fin Moore, Chris Gray, Kalos, Old Blind Dogs, Brass Lassie, Sylvia Platypus, Tim Cummings, Iain MacHarg, and Elias Alexander

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0:06 - Fire In The Glen "Whup Jamboree" from Cutting Bracken

3:42 - WELCOME

6:00 - Corey Purcell "Jock Stuart" from Undaunted

10:43 - Arise and Go "The Sound of Sleat: Wee Michael's March / Lord MacDonald's / The Sound of Sleat" from Meeting Place

16:37 - Sean Heely & Colin McGlynn "Shetland: Christmas Day I'da Mornin' / Sleep soond I'da mornin' / Da New Rigged Ship / Donald Blue" from Homeport ~ Port na Dachaigh

20:47 - Hamish and Fin "Fin Moore & Sarah Hoy - Jimmy 'n' Jigs" from The Piper and the Maker II ~ Celebrating C

25:52 - FEEDBACK

30:32 - Chris Gray "She's Sweetest / Castle Kelly / Back to Belfast" from Fuist!

34:27 - Kalos "The Brakeman's Daughter" from Headland

38:15 - Tim Cummings "MacAulay's" from The Bird's Flight

41:42 - Old Blind Dogs "Highland Lassie Part 2" from Knucklehead Circus

44:56 - THANKS

49:12 - Fire In The Glen "From Amish to Irish" from Cutting Bracken

52:39 - Iain MacHarg "Chi Mi Na Mòrbheanna" from Ceòl Na Beinne ~ Music of the Mountain

56:35 - Brass Lassie "Grianach" from Brass Lassie

1:03:03 - Sylvia Platypus "Last Hurrah" from Last Hurrah

1:05:14 - CLOSING

1:09:48 - Elias Alexander "Filleted Fxsh (feat. Anna Colliton)" from single

1:13:07 - CREDITS

This episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Rod Nevin, Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode.

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* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am - not - Marc Gunn! Marc is a musician and podcaster out of Atlanta, Georgia. I'm Rod Nevin and I'm a bagpiper and singer in Reading, Pennsylvania. Marc asked me if I'd like to host an episode while he's having his wonderful excursion to the emerald isle, and of course I said Yes! I've handpicked today's lineup of wonderful musicians - all of my favorites, and I hope they'll be your favorites too.

This 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, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.

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Luke Miller said: "Hi Marc, For St. Patrick's day Kathleen and I are both taking the day off work. We are going to spend most of the day at a local Irish Pub that is having live music all day including the band Beltaine which has been on the podcast. That night we are seeing The Gothard Sisters in concert."

Bart Creedon emailed: "Hello Marc - 1. Living the life of Reilly, since I was fortunate enough to be able to retire last July. 2. I'll sport a little green, consume a little Guinness and look to stay out of too much trouble. 3. I've been listening to Delia Murphy's recordings. My curiosity was piqued having encountered a fictionalized version of her in Joseph O'Connor's "My Father's House", a novel primarily about Hugh O'Flaherty's exploits during WWII in Nazi - occupied Rome. I also discovered that Joseph O'Connor is brother to Sinead O'Connor, one of my favorite Irish singers. Thanks for asking."

DawnMarie Sharit replied: "I listen while I am doing tedious work, because it gets done so much faster, and I typically have a huge smile on my face, if not a wistful tear in my eye!"

Kelly Frenette replied to my email: "Let's see.... Of course I'd love a bonus episode! What are you doing while listening? Wood turning, resin casting or driving. I'm keeping my ancestry alive and remembering the celtic history. I always have it playing in the background while I work."

Return from County Mayo, Ireland #610 Jun 15, 2023

Show notes

I'm off to travel Ireland on my Celtic Invasion of County Mayo. But I can't leave without sharing Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #610.

Kalos, Sean Heely & Colin McGlynn, Lily Bentley, Fiddle Folk Family, Cantrip, Alli Johnson, Boxing Robin, The Langer's Ball, Mary Beth Carty, Wolf Loescher & Mark Kenneth, Amelia Hogan, The Elders, Fire In The Glen

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0:02 - Intro: Tartanic

0:09 - Kalos "Nia's/Luke's New House/Roy Michael's" from Headland

4:40 - WELCOME

6:00 - Sean Heely & Colin McGlynn "Two Weeks to Go / Glen Ghillie" from Homeport ~ Port na Dachaigh

Port na Dachaigh - Port nah Dak - ig

Glen Ghillie - Glenn gilla - try to through in an H (Gh - illa) there and make it a little guttural like in the Irish tune Mo Ghille Mear

10:53 - Lily Bentley "An Mhaighdean Mhara" from Ways of Calling

An Mhaighdean Mhara - Un Vagden Vara

13:06 - Fiddle Folk Family "The irish washerwoman" from Ungeschieden, ungekämmt, ungehört

14:56 - Cantrip "Puirt a' Beul" from Undark

Puirt a' Beul - This is Scottish, so I may be a little off: Port a bway - ul

21:49 - FEEDBACK

24:34 - Alli Johnson "Highwayman" from Into the Hollows

31:07 - Boxing Robin "An Dro - Trois Matelots du Port de Brest" from The View From Here

34:56 - The Langer's Ball "Jigs: Charlie Hunter's/Cricket's March Over the Saltbox/Shores of Lough Gowna" from Appetite for Tradition

37:55 - THANKS

39:57 - Mary Beth Carty "Òran Boisdale (Fail ì Fail ò)" from Crossing the Causeway

Òran Boisdale (Fail ì Fail ò) - This might be scottish too (?) - Ore - awn Boisdale (fall ee fall oh)

44:01 - Wolf Loescher & Mark Kenneth "Rigs o' Rye" from Loescher+Kenneth

47:46 - Amelia Hogan "Dyin' Day" from Taking Flight

51:46 - The Elders "Sister Caroline" from Well Alright Then

56:11 - CLOSING

57:58 - Fire In The Glen "Star of the County Down" from Cutting Bracken

1:01:04 - CREDITS

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Tami Curtis emailed some St Patrick's Day pics: "Cavort had a spectacular week! Here are some shots from the "Big 3 - day weekend"…"

Cheryl Arvio emailed picutres: "Hi Marc, Actually, the St. Patrick's Day weather in Chicago was freeeezing this year, so here are a couple pics from last year. My partner is Walt and our dog is Tara (yeah, like the Hill).

Funny songs? Off the top of my head, you could do a whole set by Gaelic Storm: Johnny Tarr, Don't Go For the One, The Night I Punched Russell Crowe in the Head, The Night Pat Murphy Died, Darcy's Donkey. Others, done by lotsa bands, Why Paddy's Not At Work Today, Miss Fogarty's Christmas Cake, Tim Finnegan's Wake. Can you play the Prodigals? Uncle Arthur, The Drunken Warbler.

Sounds like a fun show, looking forward to it!"

Christine Manbeck emailed St Patrick's Day pictures: "from left: Mayor Frank Cownie, Des Moines; Aoife Scott, singer - songwriter; Tina Manbeck, Host of Celtic Music Show, KFMG 98.9 FM"

The Celtic Music Association of Des Moines in the Friendly Sons of St. Pat's Parade.

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