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Kilts, Celts, & Rock'n'Roll Jan 12, 2023

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Who needs sex, drugs, and rock'n'roll when you have Kilts, Craic, and Rock'n'Roll on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #589.

The Rumjacks, Steel City Rovers, Garry O'Meara, The Celtic Kitchen Party, The McDades, Will Macmorran, The Elders, The Tan and Sober Gentlemen, Hearthfire, Screaming Orphans, Ockham's Razor, Turf Fire Liars, Hard Green, Haggis Rampant, Brave The Sea, Jiggy, Clover's Revenge, Eileen Ivers

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.

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:02 - Intro: Heather Dale at GaFilk

0:06 - The Rumjacks "Through these Iron Sights" from Hestia

New: 2 new EPs out. One with Flatfood 56

4:11 - WELCOME

6:17 - Heather Dale "Mordred's Lullaby" from The Trial of Launcelot

9:27 - Steel City Rovers "Seven Beer Itch" from Grand Misadventures

New: CD of The Dear and Flick'ring Glow

12:39 - Garry O'Meara "Stealth" from Pickin' Time Mastered

16:45 - The Celtic Kitchen Party "The Ottawa Jail Song" from Lobster Tail and Beer

21:44 - The McDades "The Lonely Road" from The Empress

25:42 - Will Macmorran "The Generator" from Glen Echo

28:46 - FEEDBACK

32:48 - The Elders "We Are Same" from Well Alright Then

37:13 - The Tan and Sober Gentlemen "Waterbound" from Veracity

New: Regressive Folk Music

39:30 - Hearthfire "Wasted Years" from After the Fall

43:31 - Screaming Orphans "John Barleycorn" from Sliabh Liag

48:24 - Ockham's Razor "Buile Shuibhne (The Frenzy of Sweeney)" from Secrets and Silence

53:31 - Turf Fire Liars "Home at My Local" from Long Memories Short Fuses

57:16 - THANKS

1:00:25 - Hard Green "RISING ON THE MOON" from Rare Old Mountain Dew

1:03:47 - Haggis Rampant "Cork Hill (feat. Ken Petrie)" from Burly! Haggis Rampant Plugged In

1:05:37 - Brave The Sea "Oath Of The Seafarer" from A Pirates Life

1:09:33 - Jiggy "Silent Place" from Translate

1:12:07 - Clover's Revenge "The Maid Behind The Bar" from Truants And Absolution

1:14:35 - CLOSING

1:16:07 - Eileen Ivers "Chase the Blues Away" from Scatter the Light

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. You'll get access to our Best of this Year Playlist. You can subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and 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 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.

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.

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.

A special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Todd Wiley, JK, and Shel O'Toole

HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

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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

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Jolena posted on Mastodon: "I want to tell you how much I enjoy your podcast. I've been listening for several months now and I love the music. Thanks for introducing me to some great celtic music."

Brian McReynolds emailed some photos: "This is Brian McReynolds. What I was doing today while listening was participating in a 5k Turkey Trot. Your podcast even had me skipping along after the 2 mile mark. Here is a few photos I took during the run. "

Shel O'Toole responded regarding music books for Celtic Guitar: "Hi Marc, Two books that were recommended are Celtic Guitar by Glen Weiser and The Irish DADGAD Guitar Book. I haven't checked out either of them but they both seem to be widely used.

I was listening to show 581 and someone asked about books for Celtic Guitar. I'm having a catch up day, this is the third podcast for the day (I'm up to date again).

I also remembered to email one of the bands We Banjo 3 and tell them how I first heard them here and now I follow them on Soundcloud. I love their sound. The song Hummingbird is superb.

Thanks as always for your fabulous show. Is there any way I can make a one off contribution? I went to patreon but I don't want to make a weekly subscription. I'd rather just make a one - off contribution each year. Is that possible?

Cheers Marc, have an awesome weekend."

If you're like Shel and want to make a one - off contribution, go to https://bestcelticmusic.net/donate/. You'll also find a link to buy something in our store to get an extra bank for your donation buck.

In fact, we have brand new 2023 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast shirts. They are currently in the store and available until Feb 10 when they will be in our regular merch rotation.

New Celtic Music in 2023 Jan 05, 2023

Show notes

Happy New Year with new Celtic music for 2023 from the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #588.

Kalos, Poitín, Wolf Loescher, Kinnfolk, The Kelly Girls, The Carroll Sisters, The Máirtín de Cógáin Project, The Gothard Sisters, Brynmor, Willowgreen, Mitchell and Vincent, Jesse Ferguson, The Bow Tides, Harmundi, Emma Langford, The Tannahill Weavers

VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2023

You can help us find the best songs and artists each year. Vote for as many that you like. But you only have three weeks to vote. Your vote helps us create next year's Best Celtic music of 2023 episode. Vote Now!

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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

0:10 - Kalos "April & Joe's (Jeremiah McLane)/Brownington Ceilidh Club (Ryan McKasson)" from Headland. Check out the Kalos Kickstarter.

5:22 - WELCOME

6:36 - Poitín "One For The Road" from One For The Road

10:02 - Wolf Loescher "Johnny Gallacher" from Sheep's Clothing

12:30 - Kinnfolk "The Ballydesmond Polkas" from The Knotted Circle

16:32 - The Kelly Girls "Walk In The Irish Rain" from May You Always

19:08 - FEEDBACK

23:00 - The Carroll Sisters "Grandparents' Reels" from Daybreak

28:28 - The Máirtín de Cógáin Project "Holding an Eye" from From Cork with Love

32:48 - The Gothard Sisters "It Was Beautiful" from Mountain Rose

36:42 - Brynmor "Temprance Reel _ Billy in the Lowground" from The Great Hill

39:59 - Willowgreen "Under the Quarter Moon" from Inland Sea

43:41 - THANKS

46:39 - Mitchell and Vincent "Seven Stars, The Sloe" from The Preservation of Fire

49:46 - Jesse Ferguson "Kelly of Killane" from The Bard of Cornwall

52:45 - The Bow Tides "Dulcie's Delight" from Sailing On

56:39 - Harmundi "Acres Wild" from Um Orvalho Boreal

1:01:02 - Emma Langford "Mariana" from Sowing Acorns

1:05:11 - CLOSING

1:06:12 - The Tannahill Weavers "Fragment of a Scottish Ballad" from Òrach (The Golden Anniversary)

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn 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. You'll get access to our Best of this Year Playlist. You can subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. And 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 an Atlanta - based Celtic musician and podcaster. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast supports our diverse Celtic community and helps 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 show

You can find a link to all of the artists in the show notes, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.

Find more about Marc Gunn at Celfather.net

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WHAT'S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2023

Three weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlists on Spotify and YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists 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 and YouTube.

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 you get a private feed to listen to the show. All that for as little as $1 per episode. You can also get music - only episodes and a horde of free MP3s as a Song Henger.

A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Marti Meyers, Brenda, Meghan Walker, Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Annie Lorkowski, Shawn Cali

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

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Tim Bailey replied on Facebook: "A thanks to Joe Deyaeghere for requesting the Elders. I somehow missed their April 2022 release of 'Well Alright Then I'm now playing that album having finished this fine episode. Cheers, Marc. Cheers, Joe."

Woodland Folk emailed a photo: "i am a fiddler now,for better,for worse,enriched with ur music,with love we travel or not at all"

Mike Nichols emailed: "Mark, Listening to the tail end of episode 575.

Thanks for an awesome way to connect. I'm in the west Texas desert but recently found out that a fair portion of my genes come from the greater Dublin and greater London areas. Also a smattering of lower Saxony .

My first knowing about Celtic music was when a highschool girlfriend and her mom took me to the Gasoline Alley pub here in town to listen to Linda Grubb's St Paddy's day show.

Let me bring the storyteller to heel, and get to my point. My proposal for the name for the instrumental segment or instrumental only shows would be.

"Celtic Reconnect"

I'm not a patron yet, but those episodes are the second reason I want to make that happen.

I have a small group of co - workers and family with whom I share individual episodes. It been a great way to keep communication open when there is nothing that "needs" to be said. Thanks."

Celtic Top 20 for 2022 Dec 29, 2022

Show notes

Listen to the Top 20 Celtic Songs and Tunes of 2022 on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #587.

Marc Gunn, The Gothard Sisters, House of Hamill, Altan, Socks in the Frying Pan, Screeched Inn, Flynn Cohen, John Doyle, Bow Triplets, The High Kings, Battlefield Band, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, The Byrne Brothers, Ed Miller, The Bow Tides, Rising Gael, The Selkie Girls, Sam Gillogly, Brad Tuck, Scythian, Syr, Ockham's Razor, We Banjo 3

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

0:17 - The Gothard Sisters "Willow's Waltz" from Story Girl

5:11 - WELCOME

7:11 - House of Hamill "Superb Owl" from Folk Hero

10:22 - Altan "Dúlamán" from Island Angel

14:02 - Socks in the Frying Pan "Spaceships & Frying Pans (Live)" from Raw & Ríl (Live)

17:54 - Marc Gunn & Screeched Inn "Bright Side of Everything" from Selcouth

21:04 - CELTIC TOP 20

22:14 - Flynn Cohen "Hag's Purse / Bryan O'Lynn / Miss McDevitt's Jig" from Dead String Rhythm

27:04 - John Doyle "The Rambler from Clare (Song)" from The Path of Stones

31:59 - Heidi, Stef & Bow Triplets "Open Sky/Meghan's Reel/Canal Jig" from One Spot On Earth

37:23 - The High Kings "Marie's Wedding" from The High Kings

41:05 - Battlefield Band "The St. Louis Stagger / The Ass In The Graveyard / Sandy's New Chanter" from The Producer's Choice

45:23 - FEEDBACK

51:55 - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh "The Emigrant's Farewell" from daybreak: fainne an lae

55:43 - The Byrne Brothers "Waikiki Reel (Finn Byrne) Seanamhac Tube Station Reel [Traditional]" from Living the Dream

59:14 - Ed Miller "My Bonnie Border Lass" from Lolander

1:02:42 - The Bow Tides "The Bow Tides Jigs" from Sailing On

1:07:05 - Rising Gael "Tam Lin" from One More Day

1:11:13 - THANKS

1:13:45 - The Selkie Girls "Star of the County Down" from Running With the Morrigan

1:17:00 - Marc Gunn / Sam Gillogly "Hobbit Polka" from Dancing With Hobbits

1:20:14 - Brad Tuck "Madeline's Might" from Stages

1:23:42 - Scythian "Fields of St. James" from Jump at the Sun

1:27:42 - Syr "Revenant" from Sentinel

1:32:33 - Ockham's Razor "Fire in the Kitchen" from Secrets and Silence

1:36:58 - CLOSING

1:39:09 - We Banjo 3 "Wynne's (Live)" from Roots to Rise (Live)

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs.

The show is supported by our Patrons of the Podcast on Patreon. They get bonus podcasts and vote in the Celtic Top 20.

Visit our website to subscribe to the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. You'll get access to our Best of this Year Playlist. You can subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus our, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. And 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 an Atlanta - based 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 and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.

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.

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.

A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Marti Meyers, Brenda, Meghan Walker, Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Annie Lorkowski, Shawn Cali

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

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Lou Gagliardi emailed: "Hi Marc, You ask people to email you to tell you what they're doing when they listen to the show. Sadly, I have no pictures to show but some good news to share

I've been researching my family history and can proudly say that I've been finding lots of Irish, Scottish and even Welsh ancestry. I have no problem sharing the names - - Moon, Dunseath, Lowrie, Thomson, Dunn, etc.

So your show helps me connect, in a way, to family long lost physically but coming to me in a spiritual and emotional way. Thanks and keep up the great work! "

John Thompson wrote about episode #581: "Hey Marc, Just listened to the Irish & Celtic Music podcast episode 581 and I had a question. One of the last tracks was by Bren Holmes - - a song called SOS. This is a cover song originally written and performed by the Swedish pop group ABBA around 1975 (yeah, I'm that old). I thought you had a policy about not playing covers as they're not "pod safe". It's a great song and I've heard MANY great covers performed at various festivals by various bands. It would be fantastic if you could play more but don't want you to get into any kind of trouble. I'm not quite sure how that works. If you could explain it briefly for your listeners maybe it would clear up the confusion."

George Mears emailed: "Marc, I've been a listener since the early days and a patron for several years. The podcast has been my companion for road trips, yard work, construction projects, and career changes; also raising two sons and all the changes 17 years brings. I've written a few times, including in 2018 when my sister and I had our own Celtic Invasion of Scotland after the death of our parents, which you shared with my fellow listeners, thank you. I took a deep stroll through the podcast archive recently, going back to selected episodes through the years. While the music has always been wonderful, it was insightful to hear the difference in your voice, energy, and personal topics from those days. Your podcast has been a shared experience for we, the listeners. Thank you for the virtual weekly meet - up that has brought so much joy. I'll be among your patrons for the next 17 years. Slainte!"

Celtic Folk Christmas #586 Dec 22, 2022

Show notes

Let's have a Bright Shiny Christmas on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #586.

Anne Roos & David Blonski, Triskele, The Chivalrous Crickets, Enda Reilly, Bart Zeal, Alisa Marie, Spoil the Dance, Cherish the Ladies, Terry McDade With The McDades, Brigid's Bounty, Ken O'Malley, Screaming Orphans, Scythian, Plunk Murray, Eileen Ivers, Brad Tuck, West of Eden

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:07 - Anne Roos & David Blonski "Winter's Eve Aire" from A Winter's Dance

4:17 - WELCOME

5:14 - Triskele "Dona Nobis Pacem" from Christmas Is A Comin'

6:51 - The Chivalrous Crickets "Wexford Carol / First of Winter" from A Chivalrous Christmas

12:36 - Enda Reilly "Getting Close To Christmas" from Christmas is With Us (Tá An Nollaig Linn)

15:07 - Bart Zeal "Winter Solstace" from December Celebrations

18:03 - Alisa Marie "Ding Dong Merrily on High" from Winter Harp (by the fireside)

19:39 - FEEDBACK

22:48 - Spoil the Dance "Noel Nouvelet (Sing We Now Of Christmas)" from single

26:43 - Cherish the Ladies "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" from Christmas in Ireland

30:12 - Terry McDade With The McDades "The Angel Gabriel" from Midwinter

32:40 - Brigid's Bounty "Come Emmanuel Christmas Medley" from Celtic Christmas Medleys

36:48 - Ken O'Malley "Don Oíche ÚD I MBeithil" from Songs By a Winter's Hearth

39:45 - THANKS

41:16 - Screaming Orphans "Wishing You a Merry Christmas" from Happy Christmas, Vol. 1

45:02 - Scythian "Arthur McBride feat. Catie Parker Fedoryka" from Christmas Out at Sea

50:38 - Plunk Murray "Christmas at the Pub" from Christmas in the Pub

53:53 - Eileen Ivers "Children Go" from Scatter the Light

58:32 - Brad Tuck "The Lights of Port de Grave" from single

1:02:20 - CLOSING

1:04:29 - West of Eden "Next Stop Christmas (with Stefan Andersson)" from Next Stop Christmas

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. You'll get access to our Best of this Year Playlist. You can subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. And 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 and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.

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.

WHAT'S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022

Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube.

THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!

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.

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Antje Wilke wrote from Germany last year: "this is now the test of whether you really answer personally (even to a weird German who is nothing but an advanced English learner who stumbled across and fell in love with the Irish language and music while searching for English listening fodder on the internet).

In the middle of 2019, I got an Irish neighbor who didn't speak a single word of German and asked me for assistance all the time. Luckily, I came across the right online English teacher on Instagram who brought me out of my shell... I soon realized that I love the English from the south of Ireland the most. It was only a matter of time that I also got in touch with Irish culture and tradition (including the language and music). I even started learning Irish and playing the bodhrán. I'm still a beginner in both (maybe my Irish is already a little better than the drumming, but I only started in November). And since I wanted to find music other than my teacher's to play along with, I googled around. And that's how I stumbled across your podcast.

Long story short, I've been fascinated by Celtic music, but even more so since I started learning Irish. I wish one day I could sing some traditional songs in Irish. The Sean Nós singing is so beautiful, too.

Wish you a wonderful Christmas wherever you are and keep on making music and all the stuff around it.

Nollaig Shona agus slán go fóill!"

Celtic Music Stories #585 Dec 15, 2022

Show notes

Listen to the audio liner notes from several musicians on the Irish & Celtic music Podcast #585. Willowgreen, Poitin, Amelia Hogan, Kinnfolk, Boston Blackthorne, Téada, Barrenhart, Altan, Brad Tuck, Lúnasa, Sue Spencer, Marc Gunn, Enda Reilly, The Chivalrous Crickets 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 - WELCOME 1:16 - WILLOWGREEN - A PIRATE HIDEOUT Willowgreen performs traditional, contemporary and original music from Ireland, Newfoundland, Scotland, Canada, U.S.A. and the rest of the Celtic music world. Their signature vocal style combined with instrumentation including harp, hammered dulcimer, bodhrán, guitars, button accordion, whistles and mandolin appeals to audiences of all ages. Jim Ofsthun bio: Jim is an original member of Willowgreen, and a talented vocalist and instrumentalist with international performances on Irish bodhrán, guitar, button accordion, and whistles. He is also a member of McInnis' Kitchen, and of Eira. He has family connections to the music through Ireland and Newfoundland, and is considered one of the top producers in Irish music in the Midwest. 4:37 - Willowgreen "Crocker's Cove Reel" from Willowgreen 7:34 - POITIN Poitín are an award-winning traditional Celtic band from Pilsen in the Czech Republic. They explore all forms of Celtic music but are firmly grounded in the pub session tradition and like nothing better than sitting round a table in the corner of a cosy pub playing old favourites about tarry sailors, merry maids and drunken nights. Poitín have performed at festivals across Europe in Italy, France, Poland, Denmark, Germany and the Czech Republic. As the album says, it's 'one for the road', to go with you and keep you company in your car or on your bike, and this Celtic world music will take you from Ireland to Argentina, from England to Egypt, from Brittany to the Czech Republic and beyond. 15:44 - Poitin "Claudy Banks" from One For the Road 17:58 - AMELIA HOGAN - TAKING FLIGHT Amelia Hogan is an impeccably authentic singer of Celtic music and her heart comes through in honeyed tones on Irish, Scottish, British, and American styled vocals. She sings in the Irish music tradition of Sean-Nós, or "old style" as well as accompanied. Amelia also plays bodhran and a small 22 string Welsh lap harp, and tours internationally to global acclaim. Amelia Hogan sings both traditional and contemporary folk music with lilting graces and subtlety. She'll weave a mysterious old magic that takes the listener out of time and place. She transports audiences with haunting melodies, holding them close, and stirs ancient spirits with an evocative storytelling presence. 24:07 - Amelia Hogan "Taking Flight" from Taking Flight 26:19 - FEEDBACK 28:24 - KINNFOLK Josh and Julie Kinn weave bouzouki, bodhran, and smooth vocal harmonies in their Celtic folk music from the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Kinnfolk have played at festivals and listening rooms throughout Virginia and beyond. In 2021, Kinnfolk was one of 10 bands--representing 10 countries from across the globe--selected to be part of the inaugural Robinson Emerging Artist Showcase hosted by the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival. As their notoriety has expanded worldwide, their music has been featured on podcasts and radio programs across the globe. 39:51 - Kinnfolk "The Hat Song" from The Knotted Circle 45:15 - BOSTON BLACKTHORNE - FISHING Boston Blackthorne has been performing with the same core members for over 25 years. Their sound is a unique blend of traditional Celtic and Americana in a driving format - more rock than the Clancy Brothers, more folk than the Dropkick Murphys - while sharing some of the traditional repertoires of both. They are proud of their deep songwriting bench - the original songs of Boston Blackthorne have won several national and international songwriting competitions including first place in the International Narrative Songwriting competition and honorable mention in the International Songwriting Competition. The band's sound is centered around powerful vocal harmonies and lead vocals shared by several of the members. Between the 5 core members instrumentation includes fiddle, 4&5 string banjo, harmonica, 6&12 string guitars, mandolin, bouzouki, bass and drums 50:26 - Boston Blackthorne "Fishing over the Lusi" from Single 54:40 - ALTAN - FAVORITE SONG OF MAIRÉAD NÍ MHAONAIGH You can hear more stories by the Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh on show #580. Altan are an Irish folk music band formed in County Donegal in 1987 by lead vocalist Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and her husband Frankie Kennedy. The group were primarily influenced by traditional Irish language songs from Donegal and have sold over a million records. The group were the first traditional Irish group to be signed to a major label when they signed with Virgin Records in 1994. The group has collaborated with Dolly Parton, Enya, The Chieftains, Bonnie Raitt, Alison Krauss, and many others. 57:29 - Altan "An Mhaighdean Mhara" from Island Angel 1:00:17 - ARE YOU FOLLOWING THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 PLAYLIST? ATLANTA IRISH DANCE BY BURKE AND CONNOLLY Earlier this year, I wanted to learn more about Irish dance. I contacted one of the co-founders of Atlanta Irish Dance by Burke and Connolly. Emma Burke 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, she competed all over the world, winning titles throughout. Atlanta Irish Dance is the Premiere Irish Dance Academy in Georgia and one of the top Irish Dance Companies in the United States. They have an exciting performance based program run through their 501c3, in which they produce lively crowd-pleasing performances for crowds across Atlanta. Their dancers and teams are ranked 1st in the Region, 2nd in North America, and among the top 10 in the World. We talked a little about their Feis they do each year and Irish dance costumes. I'll break that up with some dance tunes. Feis vs Feisana from Atlanta Irish Dance 1:04:11 - Téada "Jigs - The Women of Monaghan / Nancy Hynes' / Tap the Barrel" from Coiscéim Coiligh / As the Days Brighten 1:08:13 - COSTUMING WITH IRISH DANCE 1:14:31 - Barrenhart "Haste To The Wedding/Drowsy Maggie/Harvest Home" from Celtic Grass 1:16:10 - THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST 1:17:10 - BRAD TUCK - THE RED VIOLIN Born in Hant's Harbour, Newfoundland, Brad developed a love for music early in his life. Residing in St. John's, Brad is the drummer for a staple of the traditional Newfoundland music scene, Shanneyganock, and began a solo career in 2018 with the release of his first album "On These Waters". Brad was nominated for Traditional Artist of the Year at the 2018 & 2022 MusicNL Awards, and has released three full length albums, one EP and two Christmas singles. 1:20:14 - Brad Tuck "The Red Violin" from Stages Colin Farrell of Lunasa told a story back in show #579. 1:25:15 - LUNASA - THREE REELS Lúnasa is a traditional Irish music group, named after Lughnasadh, an ancient harvest festival. They tour and perform internationally, and have recorded a number of albums of both traditional and contemporary Irish instrumental music. 1:27:06 - Lúnasa "Morning Nightcap = McLeod's Farewell/Morning Nightcap/The Malbay Shuffle" from The Story So Far 1:31:17 - SUE SPENCER - MUSIC UNDER THE STARS Sue grew up singing Newfoundland and Irish folk songs with her family, and comes by her Irish roots through Newfoundland. Her driving guitar style and signature smile will lift your spirits. Sue has been nominated multiple times for the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council Hall of Honour Award. She also performs internationally as part of Willowgreen and McInnis' Kitchen. 1:34:43 - Sue Spencer "Tickle Cove Pond" from North Shore 1:38:59 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS 1:39:32 - MARC GUNN John Sharkey White II requested my version of "Peggy Gordon" in the last episode of the podcast. Obviously, I am the host of this podcast. But I'm gonna read my current bio on my website like I've done with others. Marc Gunn is a Rhythm & Folk songwriter who fuses Irish and Scottish folk songs with pop culture. One brewery called it Sci F'Irish music. His musical weapon of choice is the autoharp. He breathes acoustic Rock and Roll into this folk instrument and adds a bellowing taste of rhythm & blues. Gunn found musical inspiration performing Irish drinking songs. He learned the art of performing at Renaissance faires and from his childhood idol, Elvis Presley, who said, "You've got to put on a show to draw a crowd." His concerts are fun filled with sing along songs that get the audience's feet tapping. And now for my song… I first heard the song "Peggy Gordon" from a cassette of Irish Drinking Songs I found at Half-Price Books in Austin, Texas. I learned most of my early Irish song repertoire from that album, songs like "Whiskey in the Jar", "Big Strong Man, "Wild Rover", "Bog Down in the Valley" and lots more. Their version of "Peggy Gordon" was short, but memorable. I played it on and off for many years. I remember singing it at a pub in Switzerland when I met Heidi and Stef of the Celtic band Bow Triplets. In July 2009, I met my future wife, Gwen, while touring in Virginia. We had this whirlwind romance and began talking on the phone every day and went to see each other as much as possible even while I was out on tour. I was completely mesmerized by her. A few weeks later, I was back in Austin. I was scheduled to record my next studio album with Rich Brotherton. He's an incredible engineer and had done some brilliant work for Ed Miller and lots of top-notch artists in Texas. I was having trouble singing the song. I was pitchy and my voice lacked any real emotion. The lyrics have this great feeling of love and longing. Which is exactly the feeling I was having with Gwen so far away. And so… I closed my eyes, focused on Gwen, and sang. To this day, I still tell people it is one of my best recordings. Because I feel like I nailed it. And then to top it off, Rich Brotherton added some absolutely beautiful guitar work, as he did throughout that album. It is definitely one of my warmest and lushest and best-produced albums. 1:42:07 - Marc Gunn "Peggy Gordon" from The Bridge 1:46:26 - ENDA REILLY Enda Reilly is a folk singer, songwriter and guitarist from Dublin, Ireland. Firmly rooted in the Irish tradition with songs that strive for a better future, Enda Reilly's work invites you to see the world from his varied and unique perspective through each new song and project. From busking on Grafton Street to the National Concert Hall, Enda has performed on countless stages in his hometown of Dublin and beyond. 1:50:46 - Enda Reilly "Christmas True" from Christmas Is With Us 1:54:07 - CLOSING 1:54:22 - THE CHIVALROUS CRICKETS – LORD OF MISRULE The Crickets explore the roots, branches and crossroads of Celtic and English folk and American Old Time music. With equal attention to exhilarating performances and academic rigor, they bring to the stage boldly reimagined arrangements of standards and originals with traditional influence. With a particular focus on song repertoire, they're known for their rich vocal harmonies and fascinating textural blends incorporating over 15 instruments, both modern and ancient. They're a family band comprising two sisters, two couples and childhood friends. Four of their members are full-time classical musicians as well. 2:02:23 - The Chivalrous Crickets "The Lord of Misrule" from A Chivalrous Christmas The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show is supported by our Patrons of the Podcast on Patreon. Subscribe to get bonus podcasts and vote in the Celtic Top 20. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. You'll get access to our Best of this Year Playlist. You can subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. And 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 IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and podcaster. We are here to cherish 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 and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. So you can skip around. And if you are a Song Henger on Patreon will get a music-only episode. Once again, we are doing a different sort of show. This is not the usual format. I collect stories from artists about the songs they write or play. It's sort of like the Liner Notes behind some of their songs. Much like what I do on my Pub Songs & Stories podcast. I'm excited to share this nice bunch of stories as we finish up 2022. If you're in a Celtic band and would like to talk about a song or tune that you play, drop me a line. I'll get you instructions and I'll get you on the show next year. ARE YOU FOLLOWING THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 PLAYLIST? Every week this year, Miranda and I compiled the latest Celtic Top 20 votes. We updated a playlist on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These are all of the top voted tracks of the year. And so it's a pretty fantastic playlist that will stick around. We have a new playlist coming in 2023. Again, all due to 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, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and a private feed to listen to the show. All that for as little as $1 per episode. You can also get music-only episodes as a Song Henger. A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Marti Meyers, Brenda, Meghan Walker, Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Annie Lorkowski, Shawn Cali 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. 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Patron Saints of Celtic Music #584 Dec 08, 2022

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Patronage is incredibly important to creators, whether as a musician or as a podcaster. This is an all-request show from the Patrons of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #584.

Runa, serious kitchen, Marc Gunn / Sam Gillogly, Gone Molly, Altan, Talisk, The Gatehouse Well, The Elders, The Killdares, Syr, Celtica Pipes Rock, Alexander James Adams

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0:06 - Runa "Saints and Sinners" from Ten: The Errant Night

4:09 - WELCOME

D Morse commented on your post: "I love some of the songs by Runa - Saints & Sinners or Dance in the Graveyard."

John Sharkey White, II commented on your post: "Young Hunting by Serious Kitchen. Peggy Gordon by some guy who hosts a podcast…"

5:38 - serious kitchen "Young Hunting" from "Tig"

Carol Baril commented on your post: "Hey Marc! Would love to hear the following: Hobbit Polka by you and Sam, Madness Never Leaves by Gatehouse Well and anything from the Syr Sentinel album! Thanks!!! I listen to the podcast while I work so it helps make the day more joyful and love hearing such talented artists!!! So much better than what's played on the radio today (mho)!"

13:58 - Marc Gunn / Sam Gillogly "Hobbit Polka" from Dancing With Hobbits

Miranda Nelson wrote: "Follow by Gone Molly and Baobhan Sith by Syr. I usually listen to the podcast while I'm working on graphics...for the podcast. At the moment, I'm listening while creating the 2023 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast shirt/pin."

17:33 - Gone Molly "Follow" from Gone Molly

22:09 - FEEDBACK

Sarah Fletcher commented on your post: "Hi Marc, I would love to hear Altan's "Bacach Shíl Andaí" from The Gap of Dreams. Thanks!"

24:12 - Altan "Bacach Shíl Andaí" from The Gap of Dreams

Jim Whitfield commented on your post: "Hi Marc, You played Talisk once (show 400 I think) and I was impressed so much that I bought all their albums and saw them when they played nearby. So, how about replaying Talisk!"

28:45 - Talisk "Crooked Water Valley" from Beyond

34:01 - The Gatehouse Well "Madness Never Leaves" from Undone

38:20 - THANKS

Joe Deyaeghere commented on your post: "would love to here Fly Away by the Elders, being a Kansas City boy :)"

40:49 - The Elders "Fly Away" from Well Alright Then

Aaron Adair commented on your post: "I know they haven't recorded in a long minute, but the Killdares "Rose de Lay" is a big favorite of mine. Thanks, Marc!"

45:09 - The Killdares "Rose de Lay" from Secrets of the Day

53:17 - Syr "Baobhan Sith" from Sentinel

Steven commented on your post: "Theme song to dead like me? Or something by Celtica pipes rock "druids march"?"

58:14 - Celtica Pipes Rock "The Druids Prophecy" from Legends And Visions

1:01:57 - CLOSING

Michael Cavanaugh sent you a message: "If it's too late, no worries, but I always love Wintertide by Alexander James Adams. You actually got me into their music (both Heather's time and Alexander's time), ,and now I'm a Patreon supporter for him as well."

1:03:29 - Alexander James Adams "Wintertide" from Wintertide

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs.

The show is supported by our Patrons of the Podcast on Patreon. Subscribe to get bonus podcasts and vote in the Celtic Top 20.

Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. You'll get access to our Best of this Year Playlist. You can subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. And 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

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Larry J put a $50 tip in my Virtual Tip Jar and wrote: "Marc, OK, consider this my equivalent to the $1 per episode Patreon subscription. :)"

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Dan C commented on your post: "Thank you Marc. Do you have any music from the Drowsy Lads? I've heard them on the main stage at the Dublin and Milwaukee Irish festivals and was curious if you could play some of their music."

William & Mary commented on your post: "Thank you so much for the message! I don't know if it's possible, but I'd love to hear some Jean Redpath. Any song is fine. Suggestions include Lowlands and Riddles Wisely Expounded - but anything by Jean Redpath is incredible. (She's a legend!) Thank you!"

Lawrence Carrington replied on Mastodon: "Listening to your podcast and happily surprised to hear you're on Mastodon"

Jolena posted on Mastodon: "I want to tell you how much I enjoy your podcast. I've been listening for several months now and I love the music. Thanks for introducing me to some great celtic music."

I asked her if she discovered any new music through the podcast: "Yes I have. I like Lunasa, Flook, the Gothard Sisters, ETC."

Celtic Thanksgiving #583 Nov 24, 2022

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Thanks for being you, with love from the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

Na Rósaí, Forkroot, Anna Bosnick, Tullamore, New Shilling, Enda Reilly, Alisa Marie, Poor Man's Gambit, Graham Vincent/David Mitchell, Avourneen, Songs For Ceilidh, Ockham's Razor, Tartanic, Emerald Accent

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0:13 - Na Rósaí "Martin O'connor's/the Goats/Blackwater" from First Rain

3:08 - WELCOME

4:38 - Forkroot "Whidbey Island / Barry's Window Machine / Gunna" from Water & Shade

8:39 - Anna Bosnick "So Easily" from The Ring

12:49 - Tullamore "Paddy In America - - Whisky Before Breakfast / Rakish Paddy / Turkey In the Straw / Arkansas Traveler / Bonaparte's Retreat" from Two To Get Ready

19:17 - New Shilling "Out of the Blue (...We'll Always Have Brugge)" from New Shilling

23:24 - FEEDBACK

27:26 - Enda Reilly "We Stick Together (The Sullivans)" from Single

30:41 - Alisa Marie "Captian O'Kane" from Winter Harp (by the fireside)

32:36 - Poor Man's Gambit "Rocky Road to Dublin" from Land of Sunshine

37:56 - Graham Vincent/David Mitchell "Seven Stars, The Sloe" from The Preservation of Fire

41:03 - THANKS

42:13 - Avourneen "King of the Fairies" from Beloved

44:13 - Songs For Ceilidh "Dad's Boat" from Falling Forward

48:53 - Ockham's Razor "Fire in the Kitchen" from Secrets and Silence [Explicit]

53:18 - Tartanic "Brick O' Bracken" from Uncharted

54:52 - CLOSING

56:35 - Emerald Accent "La Maison de Glace / Le Printemps" from The Oats Field

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs.

Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast and our mailing list. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. You'll get access to our Best of this Year Playlist. And you will better connect with your Celtic heritage.

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* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm an Atlanta - based musician and podcaster. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.

Happy Thanksgiving! And welcome to the final regular episode of the year. There are, of course, more episodes coming in December. But I needed a place to stop all of the voting for the Celtic Top 20. So I want to spend time with my family and work on the Celtic Christmas Podcast.

And so… I'm putting together one All - Request episode for December. So a quick shout out to all of our amazing Patrons on Patreon. If there's a song or tune you'd like to request for that special thank you episode, please drop me a line.

I'd also love to share some dedications. Maybe there's a song that means a lot to someone special in your life? Make a dedication. Email me.

I'm also looking for more Celtic Stories by musicians or about musicians' songs. If you want to be featured or you know someone, email me.

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A special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Steven, Jessica Lohr, Kindling the Hearthfire, Zak Holmes

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John Sharkey White II emailed: "Is there a place I can download episodes going back to # 1?"

Snarkclaw posted on Apple Podcasts: "Great Music. Many thanks to Marc Gunn for this terrific podcast! I listened to the entire back catalog (a little over 520 episodes as of this review) over the past year, and have enjoyed so many great songs, including original pieces and covers of old classics. The ICM Podcast has introduced me to many bands and individual musicians I probably would never have discovered otherwise, and some are definite new favorites.

I also appreciate that the podcast is released with chapter markers and time stamps within the notes. This makes identifying (and replaying) songs very easy."

Kinnfolk replied to a Facebook post: "Pleased as always to be included in the podcast!! (By the way - we're making mac 'n' cheese sandwiches while listening.)"

Kelly emailed a photo from the Sail On episode: "Hi Marc, Here are some pictures of sailing south between Bodie Island (Kitty Hawk) and Roanoke Island while listening to the Sail On episode.

I have been a long time listener, since the very early days of your Podcast, and Proud Patreon member. Your hard work to keep these coming is deeply appreciated. Many thanks."

Dinosaur Jigs #582 Nov 17, 2022

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Dance a dinosaur jig with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

Raúl Sanz, The Bow Tides, The Haar, Anne Roos & David Blonski, Kinnfolk, Niamh Dunne, We Banjo 3, SeeD, The Fretless & Taylor Ashton, Billy Treacy & the Scope, The Grenaways, Drumspyder, Wakefire, Altan

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0:02 - INTRO: Annie Lorkowski, Celtic Legend Patron of the Podcast

0:11 - Raúl Sanz "Jiga del dinosaurio / Olivia / Jorge" from La espiral del lobo

4:14 - WELCOME

5:52 - The Bow Tides "Trip to Gaelicia" from Sailing On

10:04 - The Haar "Willie Taylor" from The Haar

14:19 - Anne Roos & David Blonski "In Midnight's Silence" from A Winter's Dance

18:23 - Kinnfolk "The Barnyards of Delgaty" from The Knotted Circle

20:46 - FEEDBACK

22:23 - Niamh Dunne "Hallowed Ground" from Tides

27:25 - We Banjo 3 "Open The Road" from Open The Road

34:23 - SeeD "The Green Man" from FAE

38:49 - The Fretless & Taylor Ashton "Alaska" from Open House

42:30 - THANKS

43:40 - Billy Treacy & the Scope "The End" from Life

47:41 - The Grenaways "Old Mast" from Skath Vyghan

51:22 - Drumspyder "The Birds" from Sunne and Mona

55:33 - Wakefire "Smuggler's Song" from Meaning of Life

58:54 - CLOSING

1:00:13 - Altan "An Cailan Gaelach" from Island Angel

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs.

The show is supported by our Patrons of the Podcast on Patreon. Subscribe to get bonus podcasts and vote in the Celtic Top 20.

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Walking Ireland #581 Nov 10, 2022

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Take a walk through Ireland or your community with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

The Bow Tides, Nathan Gourley and Laura Feddersen, The Irish Rovers, Ron Cody, We Banjo 3 , Triskele, Raúl Sanz, Banshee in the Kitchen, The Bordercollies, The Secret Commonwealth, Hearthfire, Kilrush, Bren Holmes, Clare Sands, Kinnfolk

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:06 - The Bow Tides "The Bow Tides Jigs" from Sailing On

4:28 - WELCOME

5:55 - Nathan Gourley and Laura Feddersen "I Ne'er Shall Wean Her / Hardiman's Fancy" from Brightly or Darkly

9:09 - The Irish Rovers "No Rules or Borders" from No End in Sight

12:17 - Ron Cody "Sylvia and Mikey's Reel/Paddy on the Turnpike (The Auld Reel)" from The Talking Rake

14:48 - We Banjo 3 "Hummingbird" from Open The Road

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18:27 – FEEDBACK

The Celtic Christmas Podcast is now live. I have another new format for 2022. There are several tracks of music, plus a story in the first two episodes. Hopefully, I can collect a couple more to fill out the season.

If you know of a Celtic band with Christmas music, please have them submit music to the show at www.4celts.com.

The first episode features the all - female Celtic group Triskele out of Albany, New York. Visit the website to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode.

21:09 - Triskele "Rising of the Moon" from The Collar City Uprising (Live)

23:25 - Raúl Sanz "La puerta abierta / El extraño pasajero" from La espiral del lobo

27:53 - Banshee in the Kitchen "Biddy Mulligan" from The Last Pint - Not

33:52 - The Bordercollies "Scotland/Blackberry Blossom" from Sticks and Stones

36:41 - The Secret Commonwealth "My Highlander" from Last Call

40:19 - THANKS

42:24 - Hearthfire "Last Round" from After the Fall

45:39 - Kilrush "Killavil / Swallowtail / Sliabh Russell" from Kilrush

50:18 - Clare Sands "Keep the Flame Burning" from Clare Sands

53:49 – CLOSING

54:55 - Kinnfolk "The Transatlantic Set" from The Knotted Circle

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The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs.

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There are several people who sent feedback about listening to the podcast while going for their daily walk. I love to hear that.

Walking is not only good for your body. It's also good for the environment.

I've been listening to the CarbonSessions podcast. those are put out by the Carbon Almanac, a book offering practical tips and how we can take better care of our planet. It's obviously not super practical for most of us to walk to the grocery store. That's why I one of my rules Is if I need just 3 or 4 items I have to walk. Or bike.

In any case, I wanna encourage you to go for a walk today while you listen to the show. Take The music with you as you wake up or perhaps in the day with a delightful walk through your community

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Willos' replied to a Facebook post where their song was one of the best: "Thanks such a super surprise!!!!!"

Mary - Grace Autumn Lee - Hammered Dulcimer also was voted a Best of an episode. She responded: "I feel like I need to frame this in my house - being right next to Lúnasa is pretty amazing!!! Thanks for the support! ❤"

Carroll Sisters replied the Lunasa post: "What an honor to be in that group and on your podcast! Thank you!"

Jorge emailed: "Hi Marc, I love the show and congrats on the recent award! Being of Spanish descent, I loved the episode you did awhile back on Spanish Celtic music and the influences. As a guitarist, I was wondering if there are any books you recommend to learn either fiddle tunes or songs in general so that I can play on solo guitar or join in on a jam session. Cheers! ~Jorge P.S. Thank you for doing the past episode on mental health!"

Altan #580 Nov 03, 2022

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Altan will be at IrishFest Atlanta this week. Hear more about this amazing band from County Donegal on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

Spoil The Dance, Socks in the Frying Pan, Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac, The Chieftains, Brobdingnagian Bards, Jared Bogle, The Ugly Mugs, Meerrant, Altan, Téada

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0:02 - Intro: Clare Cunningham

0:09 - Spoil The Dance "Reels : Hare Island, Up Downy, The Mason's Apron" from Returning Home

4:46 - WELCOME

6:26 - Socks in the Frying Pan "Barndance Underpants (Live)" from Raw & Ríl (Live)

9:49 - Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac "Òran a' Mhèirlich / The Thief's Song" from Seinn

14:13 - The Chieftains "Carolan's Concerto" from Bear's Sonic Journals: The Foxhunt - Live In San Francisco 1973

16:47 - Brobdingnagian Bards "Johnny At The Door" from Songs of Ireland

20:24 - FEEDBACK

23:23 - Jared Bogle "Walsh's Hornpipe / Cuz Teahan's (Hornpipe and Fling)" from The Old Road Home

28:53 - The Ugly Mugs "Queen of the Rose Marie" from Songs in the Key of Sea

32:11 - Meerrant "Cillent Tes Yeux Bruns" from Fells

35:32 - STORY OF QUINTESSENTIAL ALTAN

42:39 - Altan "Dúlamán" from Island Angel

46:19 - STORY OF A LIFETIME OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC

57:54 - Altan "Bacach Shíl Andaí" from The Gap of Dreams

1:02:07 - CLOSING

1:03:14 - Téada "Jigs - The Women of Monaghan / Nancy Hynes' / Tap the Barrel" from Coiscéim Coiligh / As the Days Brighten

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs.

The show is supported by our Patrons of the Podcast on Patreon. Subscribe to get bonus podcasts and vote in the Celtic Top 20.

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.

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/.

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When you buy one of our compilation CDs, listen to it on streaming, or if you become a Patron of the Podcast, I donate 10% of the money earned to Celtic non - profits, typically Celtic festivals. We've donated over over $45,000 since I started this podcast.

This year, I picked IrishFest Atlanta to be the recipient of our donation. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is a proud sponsor of IrishFest Atlanta.

IrishFest Atlanta was launched November 2013 to promote the culture of Ireland through the country's traditional music, song, dance, and language. The vision of IrishFest Atlanta's original founders was to create a weekend of cultural performances, lectures, and workshops in a festive environment appealing to community members of all ages and varying familiarity of all things Irish.

So each week from now until the festival takes place November 4 - 5, 2022, I'm gonna play music from an artist performing at the festival.

Tickets are now on sale for the festival. You can see a list of performance times and workshops on the festival website at IrishFestAtlanta.org.

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Martin Schaub of West of Eden replied to my post about the Celtic Christmas Podcast on Facebook: "Hi there. West of Eden is releasing a new Christmas album. How do we submit music to the show?? All the best"

Stephen Dunford replied to a comment on Facebook: "Congratulations Mark for winning best podcast !! I'll just say that 🙂 ha !!

Also, Ireland, Scotland, and England was fabulous. I hope you go there soon.

Here is a photo of me and my hubby in Ireland … and Cork was wonderful!! If you haven't gone - go!!"

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