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Step It Out Mary #466 Jun 25, 2020

Show notes

Let's step it out with Mary and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Kennedy's Kitchen, Stringer's Ridge, Merry Wives of Windsor, The Kissers, The Boston Harbor Bhoys, The Jeremiahs, The Selkie Girls, An Lar, Clover's Revenge, The Whiskeydicks, Onde, Moonrakers

I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend.

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.

Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today.

VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode. Vote Now!

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:03 - "Paddy Fahey's" by Kennedy's Kitchen from The Whiskey of Truth

3:22 - WELCOME

3:56 - "Jerry's Beaver Hat / Scatter the Mud / Kitty's Wedding" by Stringer's Ridge from Handmade

8:12 - "The Bird Song" by Merry Wives of Windsor from Happy Endings

11:26 - "Malt House Jigs (The Humors of Tralibane / The Boys of Comanore / Castle Donovan)" by The Kissers from Three Sails

15:35 - "Step It Out Mary" by The Boston Harbor Bhoys from ...And We'll All Go Together

18:12 - CELTIC FEEDBACK

21:14 - "Spring Fling" by The Jeremiahs from The Femme Fatale of Maine

27:34 - "The Final Trawl" by The Selkie Girls from Running With the Morrigan

31:12 - "Gäbelbachiana" by An Lar from Deception

36:56 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS

39:35 - "The Lakes of Pontchartrain" by Clover's Revenge from Truants and Absolution

45:50 - "Johnny Brown" by The Whiskeydicks from United We Stumble

49:20 - "Rise Your Bones" by Onde from Maelstrom

55:10 - CLOSING

56:25 - "The Ploughman" by Moonrakers from Tides

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.

WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC

* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon.

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THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow.

As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon.

Your contribution also allows us to support the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18.

A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Stephen R, IndigoOwl, Mark D, Anthony W, Mary Ann N, David Y, Emily W, Greg S, Andy W

You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.

TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

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What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com

Elle Clark emailed a photo: "Hi again Marc! I'm so excited and happy about the pride episode, thank you! Here is a photo of me listening to it at work, graveyard shift at the hospital"

Jackson Shinn replied to the Celtic Music Magazine: "i wood carve while listening to your podcasts, working on a caricature bear wearing bib overalls."

Mark Long commented on Patreon: "As a gay man you don't know how much this means to me to see our community highlighted and to see and find new artists to support."

Emil Volcheck emailed: "Hello, Marc, I've finally signed up after listening off and on for a few years. I really like your choice of music. I actually first learned about you from the Celtic Christmas podcast and listened to that during the holidays for a few years before I ever subscribed to your main podcast. It was from your Christmas series that my wife and I learned about Burning Bridget Cleary. We have so many favorite bands, I couldn't tell you a favorite. Probably Altan, Battlefield Band, Reid and Van Sante, Solas, Andy Irvine, Silly Wizard, Triona, Afro-Celt Sound System, the Maggie's Music gang are near the top for us. My other favorite music podcast is the Sing Out! Radio Magazine."

Keith Lyons emailed: "Just a note to say how much I've enjoyed your Celtic Music podcast, particularly during the lockdown in New Zealand, as I go out for my daily walk listening to an episode, sometimes the highlight of my day. "

Jesse Ferguson emailed a photo: "Hi Marc, Thanks for including me in the latest episode. My son, Brennan (age 10) and I are listening to the episode while he's doing home school, and I'm working from home."

Maid on the Shore #465 Jun 18, 2020

Show notes

Come to the join the maid on the shore with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

Flook, Stonecircle, Molly Bauckham, Julia Lane, Beyond the Pale, Kellswater Bridge, Anne Roos, Ceili Moss, Celia Ramsay & Shay Black, Hibernia, Erin's Guild, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse, Paisley Close, Runa, Ryan MacNeil, The Fire Inside

I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend.

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:04 "The Bunting Fund/Ocean Child" by Flook from Ancora

4:20 WELCOME

5:49 "Maid on the Shore" by Stonecircle from Metamorphosis

12:16 "The Wiser Maid" by Molly Bauckham from Maid on the Shore

18:07 "Lament for the Wild Shore" by Julia Lane from Song of the Sea

20:35 "Sailing to Philadelphia" by Beyond the Pale from Paleontology

25:21 CELTIC FEEDBACK

28:25 "Kellswater" by Kellswater Bridge from As The Story Goes

33:45 "Get the Rigger" by Anne Roos from Mermaids & Mariners

36:23 "Leis a Lurrighan" by Ceili Moss from On the Shore

lez a lurr-i-gan

39:07 "The Fisherman's Wife" by Celia Ramsay & Shay Black from Singer's Request

41:55 "Dark Eyed Sailor" by Hibernia from Wide Waters

46:50 "Distant Shore" by Erin's Guild from Broken Man

50:47 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS

52:40 "The Bonnie Ship the Diamond" by Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse from The Lang Awa' Ships

55:51 "Green Island" by Paisley Close from All On A Day

59:47 "Jewels on the Ocean/Michael Connell's" by Runa from Live

1:04:06 "Cearcall A' Chuin (The Ocean's Circle)" by Ryan MacNeil from Shuffle

1:07:22 CLOSING

1:09:112 "Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore" by The Fire Inside from Spark

#celticpodcast #celticmusic #irishmusic

CELTIC PODCAST NEWS

I am pre-recording this episode. I should be heading to Venice, Italy to stay the night, about the time you get to hear this show as part of my Celtic Invasion Vacations. If you want to know how the trip is going, I put together a page at CelticInvasion.com where you can see follow links to every place I am posting new content, including podcasts, videos and of course, photos from the invasion.

Since I'm in one of the most famous sea ports in the world, I thought I'd highlight "Maid on the Shore". I'm doing it a wee bit different though. You'll hear the title track in a moment. But then, nearly every artist singing a song in this show, and several of the instrumental artists too, has a recording of "Maid on the Shore" as well. I want to recommend that you check them all out.

You can follow the artist links in the shownotes to find out more about them as usual.

THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon.

Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. Plus, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode.

You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast at http://patreon.com/celticpodcast.

I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com

Tim Sommer emailed: "Hi Marc. I haven't used spotify, don't use amazon, and minimal itunes. Try to buy music from the artist or other collections, like Ossian.

Most of all, I listen to your podcasts to specifically hear other artists and new music! I've been in the rut of listening to (and enjoying) the main stays of Irish and Scottish music. Wanting to know what else is out there. You are the answer. Love your show."

Michael Vitagliano emailed: "Hey Mark,

My wife and I have been listening to your podcast for the past six months and have fallen in love with celtic music as a result. We just got back from two weeks on the emerald isle and spent our time traveling in the car listening to hours of your podcast.

I wanted to chime in about your new Spotify playlist and your concerns about how it might affect the podcast. While in Ireland, I noticed a pretty apparent lack of music shops that carried trad music albums. The places I did manage to procure a few cd's, I received excellent guidance however my favorite album that I came back with is Flook's Ancora, which was surprisingly not recommended. I learned of this band via your podcast.

The bands you play are amazing, but it's hard to listen to and support them if you don't know they exist, which, without your podcast I definitely would not be familiar with Flook. Spotify has it's negatives, but reaching listeners across the globe has got to be worth it. And your providing that avenue I think will gain even more podcast listeners, and notoriety for the artists. Thanks for everything you do! Can't wait for the next episode!"

Toss the Feathers #464 Jun 11, 2020

Show notes

Toss the feathers with a great mix of Celtic music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

Stringer's Ridge, Emerald Accent, Seasons, Plaid Menagerie, Christine Primose, Bua, Blame Not the Bard, The Homespun Ceilidh Band, IIsabeau Corriveau et Les tisseurs de rêves, Skeleton McKee, Highland Reign, Hugh Morrison, Brave the Sea, Jennifer Licko

I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend.

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:03 - "Mouth of the Tobique / Old French / De Saint Paul a Terrebonne" by Stringer's Ridge from Handmade

4:33 - WELCOME

5:33 - "Toss the Feathers/Oak Tree/Foxhunters" by Emerald Accent from The Oats Field

11:16 - "I Care Not For These Ladies" by Seasons from Seasons

14:56 - "Captain Horne/In and Out the Harbor/Dinky Dorian's" by Plaid Menagerie from Plaid Menagerie

18:23 - "An Gille Donn (The Brown-haired Lad)" by Christine Primose from Gràdh is Gonadh - Guth ag aithris (Love and Loss - A Lone Voice)

22:38 - CELTIC FEEDBACK

27:28 - "The Killashandra Lasses / Down the Green Fields" by Bua from Down the Green Fields

30:32 - "Johnny Jump Up" by Blame Not the Bard from Soundcheck

34:39 - "Nine Points of Roguery / Gravel Walk / The High Reel" by The Homespun Ceilidh Band from Demo

38:51 - "Are You Sleeping" by IIsabeau Corriveau et Les tisseurs de rêves from Leap of Faith Robert Tannahill

43:32 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS

45:10 - "This Is the Life" by Skeleton McKee from Edinburgh Underground

48:32 - "Bonnie Eilidh" by Highland Reign from Bring Forrit the Tartan

52:41 - "Dance Hall Girl" by Hugh Morrison from The Other Side

56:50 - "Put Me On A Boat" by Brave the Sea from The Kraken

58:33 - CLOSING

59:55 - "Fill Iu O" by Jennifer Licko from Sing

WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC

CELTIC PODCAST NEWS

THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!

Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow.

Your contribution also allows us to support the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival in 2021 and the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18.

A big special thanks to our newest patrons: Jeff, Brian M O, Joe H, Hiroki C, Kirk N and our newest Celtic Legend Samir Malak

You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.

TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS

Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast

I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com

Diana Stanley posted on the Facebook comments: "I listened to this show while exploring a remote park in Lawrence, Kansas. So basically, it was the perfect music choice."

Woodland Folk emailed about the Women's song episode with one word: "Amazing"

Mary Graham emailed: "Hi Mark, I've been listening to Celtic music since I was a kid, as it was a favorite of my dad, so I was thrilled when I recently discovered your podcast. I listen to podcasts a couple hours per day because the commute to my kids' school is so long I spend a couple hours per day on my cargo bike. I can't really take a selfie while riding so you'll just have to imagine me rocking out or Singing along to your amazing compilations while whizzing through the beautiful Dutch dunes and woods on my electric cargo bike, often with two little girls in front in the cargo part...it makes my commute SO much fun so a big thanks to you! Greetings from the Netherlands, a great Place to be despite its deficit of Celtic music."

Max Flight emailed: "I was listening to Libsyn's The Feed podcast and heard your immediately identifiable voice talking about chapters. Even though it takes more production time, I've started using chapters in my podcast. I overruled my co-hosts who thought it would make it too easy for listeners to skip content. My logic is whatever makes it easier for listeners to get value is good. If they skip a segment in an episode and concentrate on what they want to hear, great! That's better than them unsubscribing because they are tired of listening to stuff they don't care about. As for your show (which I'm very fond of, by the way), I've hoped for chapters because I could easily re-listen to songs. Sometimes I'm listening to an episode and I'd really like to go back and re-listen to a piece. Maybe it was so good I want it again. Maybe I was distracted and didn't realize until half way through that I've missed something wonderful. Chapters would make that super-easy. Anyway, just my thoughts."

Brian McReynolds emailed a photo from episode #460: "Working on some edging for our fire pit/raised planter area in our yard. Your podcast makes a somewhat tedious job more enjoyable."

Pride Month with Celtic Music #463 Jun 04, 2020

Show notes

It's Pride Month. We're showing our pride and support for the LGBTQ community by highlighting LGBTQ Celtic musicians with an interview with Ockham's Razor on this special show on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

The Homespun Ceilidh Band, Callanish, Seumas Gagne, Bua, Alexander James Adams, Samantha Gillogly, Melanie Gruben, Marcas Mac an Tuairneir, Ockham's Razor

I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend.

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is dedicated to growing our community and helping the incredible artists who so generously share their music. If you find music you love, buy their albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow them on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.

Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, I'll send you a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. Thank you again for being a Celt of Kindness.

VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 With the new year comes a new votes in the Celtic Top 20. This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2019 episode. Vote Now!

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:08 - "Tripping Up The Stairs / The Tenpenny Bit / The Blackthorn Stick" by The Homespun Ceilidh Band from Home With The Homespun Ceilidh Band

Daphne Eftychia Arthur (pronounciation eff-ti-HEE-ah) T and L

3:10 - WELCOME - PATREON THANKS

Guest: Kris Clements of Ockham's Razor
Special feature on Pride Month

9:25 - "Douglas Jig" by Callanish from Callanish

John Adams: Fiddler

11:18 - "Is Truagh Leam Ar Sgaradh" by Seumas Gagne from Baile Ard

Article: Being Gay in Gaeldom
Pronunciation: Iss true-ah Lom are ska-ra

14:26 - "Eddie Moloney's / Micho Ressell's (Mason's Apron)" by Bua from Down the Green Fields

Brian Ó hAirt: vocals, sean-nós dance, concertina

17:34 - "Brannigan's Special Ale" by Alexander James Adams from Animals All the Same

Fairytale Minstrel and Storyteller of Myth and Magic
Heather Alexander

21:04 - CELTIC FEEDBACK

29:26 - "Young Catherine/James Bethag" by Samantha Gillogly / Tim Maurice from Celtic Chamber Music

34:24 - "A Faery Song" by Melanie Gruben from A Faery Song

36:23 - "Dumbbells" by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir from Single

41:40 - "Path to Alexandria/Mushtaq's Jig/Sleepy Camel" by Alexander James Adams from Cat & the Fiddle

45:30 - "My Parents Reared Me Tenderly" by Bua from Down the Green Fields

49:24 - INTERVIEW WITH OCKHAM'S RAZOR

58:20 - "The Handsome Cabin Boy" by Ockham's Razor from Ten Thousand Miles to Bedlam

1:00:30 - "The Butcher Boy" by Ockham's Razor from Job's Comforter

1:05:40 - INTERVIEW WITH OCKHAM'S RAZOR (CONTINUED)

1:10:48 - "The Cemetery Song" by Ockham's Razor from Songs from Pottersfield

1:15:13 - "Moorlough Shore" by Ockham's Razor from Job's Comforter

1:20:11 - CLOSING

1:22:27 - "Lagan Love" by Callanish from Callanish

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.

#celticpodcast #pridemonth #lgbtqmusicians

CELTIC PODCAST NEWS

* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon.

THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!We hit our 14th year anniversary at the end of July. Your kind and generous support of this show each and every week are the reason it still exists after 14 years.

There are many ways to support the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, throughs donation, buying bumper sticker, pint glasses or t-shirts. But the best way of all is to become a Patron of the Podcast.

You can make a pledge of a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. And you also get episodes before regular listeners.

And when we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. We are super close to getting a two-hour instrumental special.

You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast at http://patreon.com/celticpodcast.

A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Shawn Cali, Annie Lorkowski, Hank Woodward, Kevin Long, robert michael kane, Scott Benson, Miranda Nelson, Carol Baril, Nancie Barnett, Marianne Ludwig, Lynda MacNeil, Tiffany Knight, Patricia Conner, and our newest Celtic Legend, Samir Malak

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What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com

Sarah Fletcher emailed last year: "Hi Mark, I just signed up on your Patreon. I've been listening for a long time and decided it was time to pay back for all of that great music. I discovered the Gothard Sisters, who are from my town, right here on your podcast. Well, I really decided to support your podcast because you have expressed on many occasions your support for diversity in Celtic music and you have highlighted many female and LGBT artists. This touched me especially as many in these underrepresented groups struggle to find a voice. Thank you and keep up the great work. A devoted listener."

Phillip More emailed: "Hello mark, I've been listening to your podcast music for I don't remember how long , I've tracked my family tree back to 1463 to Ireland and lately I have picked up a new hobby , I make cigar box guitars electric /acoustic 3 string and 4 string , I was wondering if any of the bands you work with have ever used them thank you for your time"

Jeffrey Adelsberger emailed: "Marc, Thank you for your great podcast. I discovered while doing my yearly search for music to add to my collection to prep for St. Paddy's. I was able to get the music offered easily.

I grew up in a family that appreciated bands like the dubliners and I Grew to appreciate trad before expanding my tastes with more rock oriented Irish stuff (Pogues to drop kick Murphys and such). Gaelic Storm and Cean are two bands that probably represent my current listening interests best. I recently got into Coig after seeing them at the Maryland Irish Festival. We had the pleasure to visit Ireland last summer and I was gearing up to doing a heavy St Pats week before everything went south. This podcast has helped deal with it."

Celtic Women Singers #462 May 28, 2020

Show notes

Celtic women singers today on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast

Seasons, The Selkie Girls, Lissa Schneckenburger, Jessica Victoria, Celtic Woman, Ciunas, Claire Roche, SeaStar, Tami Curits, Altan, Kellswater Bridge, Jiggy, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh

I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend.

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:05 - "Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter" by Seasons from Seasons

4:55 - WELCOME

6:09 - "Bleecker Street" by The Selkie Girls from Running with the Morrigan

9:33 - "Young Charlotte" by Lissa Schneckenburger from Song

15:38 - "Mouth Music Medley: Far am bi mi fhìn / Chuirinn air a' Phìob e" by Jessica Victoria from Songs of the Summer Realm

17:27 - "Moorlough Shore" by Celtic Woman from Ancient Land Deluxe

21:28 - CELTIC FEEDBACK

26:37 - "Madam I'm a Darling" by Ciunas from High Time Pronunciation: Queue-nas

29:09 - "The Planter's Daughter" by Claire Roche from The Lilt Of The Banshee

33:23 - "The Quiet Joys of Brotherhood" by SeaStar from Sinners and Angels

37:21 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS

38:41 - "Frisky Whisky" by Tami Curits from Cairde Cavort

43:17 - "Níon a' Bhaoigheallaigh" by Altan from The Gap of Dreams Pronunciation: Neen a V-way-gal-ig

49:28 - "Keys to the Castle" by Kellswater Bridge from The Proof is in the Pudding

53:55 - "Who Put the Blood" by Jiggy from Hypernova

58:49 - CLOSING

1:00:42 - "I Courted a Soldier" by Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh from Foxglove & Fuschia

Pronunciation: Murr-en Nick OWL-eev

#celticpodcast #celticmusic #celticwomen

WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC

CELTIC PODCAST NEWS

THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!

Your contribution also allows us to support the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival on September 12-13 and the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18.

You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast

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What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com

Brad Thompson emailed photos: "Good evening, Mark! My wife and I listen to your podcast all the time, whether it's driving to visit family, or just to chill in the living room. I've taken up home brewing, specifically mead, and naturally listen while working on it. Unfortunately, shipping alcohol is a nightmare, but if you can get to North Texas, I promise to leave you a bottle on our porch (because distancing, sorry). Thanks for all your hard work."

W. Ed Harris emailed: "Hey Marc! I just signed up to become a Podcast Patron.

I think it's wonderful what you are doing and I am going to make every effort to be more engaged/supportive! I am a Celtic multi-instrumentalist and do everything myself throughout the recording/release process. I will be releasing my 8th album within the next few weeks and I have 100+ YouTube videos out. I believe you may have featured me in the past in that we follow on FB Page as well. I also had a tune aired on Celtic Roots Podcast very recently and wanted to take this opportunity in sending you the video link on the tune as well.

Again, Thanks so much for all you do and I look forward in getting more immersed in this wonderful culture (my heritage as well)! Sláinte my friend!"

Charlie Hunt emailed a photo: "Hi Marc, I absolutely love the show and am so proud to be a Patreon. Every week, your show brings me and my very good dog Rhody so much joy and contentment. Just look how relaxed he is! Your show is one of the best parts of our week, and I'm so thankful we have someone carrying on these positive, welcoming and inclusive Celtic traditions. PS - as much Runa as possible, please! Best, Charlie (and Rhody)"

Eric emailed some videos from his home: "Hi Marc. From time to time I listen to your podcast, which i think is really awesome - bringing the finest Irish and Celtic music to us and the world. A few episodes ago you asked about a possible location to go for. For quite some time I thought the region I live in could be a place you would like, but I always threw this thought away - not this time.

It is a very historical and very interesting place, but not as famous as Ireland or Scotland. Although the country looks a little similar and the music is also not far off. We even have our own dialect "Plattdeutsch" which is recognized as its own language.

I'm sure, now you are excited. I live in the northern part of Germany ca. 4km from the danish border, where I travel each day to work. In the past, this region often changed between Germany and Denmark. Originally it is the home of the Vikings with its trading center Haithabu (Hedeby in English), located at the end of the "Schlei", which is a fjord.

Haithabu is still a location, but nowadays it is a museum including a historical village and it belongs to the city of Schleswig.

Here, you can make yourself a picture of my home region, the Schlei: Video, Hedeby, World Heritage page.

There are some clubs in this region that keep the old way of living alive like in the village of Haithabu or in Wallsbüll (Valsbøl in danish) where each year the battle of Wallsbüll is shown.

There are some bands that play music in our dialect, but they are hard to find e.g. on YouTube. The local radio station may help to find them. Three times a week, in the evening this radio station broadcasts in our local dialect including such bands.

Hope you find my notes interesting. If you have questions, just let me know.

Slainte and have a great weekend!"

Merry Blacksmith #461 May 21, 2020

Show notes

9 out of 10 merry blacksmiths agree that you're gonna have a toe tapping craic-filled time this week with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

Emerald Accent, Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill, Lissa Schneckenburger, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Jesse Ferguson, Kennedy's Kitchen, W Ed Harris, Kinnfolk, An Lar, Iron Roux, Barleyjuice, Black 47, Mary Ann Kennedy

I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend.

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:04 - "Scholar / Merry Blacksmith / Father Kelly" by Emerald Accent from The Oats Field

5:27 - WELCOME

5:59 - "Mountain Road #2" by Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill from Race for the Sun

11:59 - "Jam On Gerry's Rock/Willie's" by Lissa Schneckenburger from Song

16:33 - "Lightening the Load" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Sleep Deprivation

22:56 - "Me Darlin' Laura-Ann" by Jesse Ferguson from The Sally Gardens

25:06 - CELTIC FEEDBACK

29:38 - "Red Is The Rose" by Kennedy's Kitchen from The Whiskey of Truth

34:44 - "Tiarna Mhuigheo" by W Ed Harris from Turas Ceilteach

37:52 - "Siuil a Run" by Kinnfolk from Kinnfolk

41:07 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS

49:07 - "The Return of the Dead" by An Lar from Deception (video)

53:01 - "My Molly" by Iron Roux from Iron Roux

57:06 - "Crackin' Jenny's Teacup" by Barleyjuice from The Old Speakeasy

59:16 - "Funky Ceili" by Black 47 from Bittersweet Sixteen

1:03:28 - CLOSING

1:04:37 - "Grioglachan" by Mary Ann Kennedy from An Dàn: Gaelic Songs for a Modern World

WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC

CELTIC PODCAST NEWS

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is sponsoring the Middle Tennessee Highland Games this year. Right now, this festival is going. They won't make a decision whether to stay open or not until June. So I did a Skype interview with Richard to talk about the festival.

Interview with Richard Trest of the Middle Tennessee Highland Games

THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!

Your contribution also allows us to support the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival on September 12-13 and the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18.

A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Rick R, Rod N, Bulldozer, Nicholas W, Thom S, Tom Morley, Ted F, Steven, D Morse, Dáithí W

You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast

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Tina Manbeck emailed: "Marc, I host a music radio show and found your podcast while searching for holiday song ideas for my show. Appreciated the downloads and have played them, including you, on several of my shows. Thank you.

I also am a board member of the Celtic Music Association, which has been bringing four or five concerts to Des Moines per year since 1992. Our current season includes Doolin', Old Blind Dogs, Calan, High Time, and just this last weekend, La Vent du Nord.

I listen to your podcasts, Andy Donnelly on CKUA, and Thistle Radio. Any other suggestions?"

Check out Mage Network for the Celtic Podcast Network.

Patrick van dr Moezel emailed audio feedback.

Alied Pérez Martínez emailed some videos: "Cheers Marc: I'm a frequent listener of your podcast and just want to share with you a live session I recorded last January in Inverness, Scotland[1]. I was there for Christmas and New Year visiting my brother and we went to Liverpool, Belfast, Glasgow and Inverness. You might say this was my own Celtic Invasion :-).

We were in a Hootananny at Inverness for dinner when the musicians began to arrive, and then we couldn't leave until it closed. There I also upped my English to "Drunken Glaswegian" Level :-D (English is not my mother language)

Feel free to use any of the videos; it's all public. The musicians names are in the video descriptions. And if you could give me a hand with the tune titles, I would be much appreciated. Slàinte"

Deanna Garrison emailed: "Hi! My sister and I love listening to the podcast. We're both American and while I'm still here, she's over in Norway working on her PhD. She likes to listen to the podcast while working or studying.

I've been listening to the show when I'm at work. Right now I'm working on inventory data entry (transferring products from the store to the website and logging all that)

I listen to at least one episode whenever I'm at work and it always makes my day better. Love the show, love the music, and I appreciate getting able to find out about so many great bands! I'll support you all once my next paycheck comes in. Best, Deanna (and Laura the Norwegian)"

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing #460 May 14, 2020

Show notes

Shh! We're disguising the best Celtic music in the secret fold of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

Sean Leahy & Jeremy Spencer, Kalos, Wolf Loescher, W Ed Harris, SeaStar, Stringer's Ridge, Celtic Conundrum, Kennedy's Kitchen, An Lar, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Kilmaine Saints, Skeleton McKee, Brave the Sea, The Whiskeydicks, Tami Curtis

I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend.

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, share their events, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:03 - "Polkas: Dálaigh's / Dan O'Connell's / The Hermit from Killarney" by Sean Leahy & Jeremy Spencer from Entanglement

3:39 - WELCOME

4:09 - "Brooke Leigh" by Kalos from Harbour

8:14 - "Lads Among the Heather" by Wolf Loescher from Sheep's Clothing

12:28 - "Star of the County Down" by W Ed Harris from Turas Ceilteach

17:00 - "I Will Go" by SeaStar from Sinners and Angels

20:02 - CELTIC FEEDBACK

25:03 - "Shady Grove/Julia Delaney" by Stringer's Ridge from Handmade

29:42 - "Wherever You May Roam" by Celtic Conundrum from The Promise

33:34 - "Colonel Fraser's" by Kennedy's Kitchen from The Whiskey of Truth

36:34 - "Bells" by An Lar from Deception

41:11 - "Mandela (The Legend)" by Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones from Let Ye All Be Irish Tonight

46:12 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS

49:36 - "Painting Paradise Square (Acoustic)" by Kilmaine Saints from Off the Wagon; Acoustic Sessions

54:29 - "The Road to Lisdoonvarna / Swallowtail Jig / Off She Goes" by Skeleton McKee from Edinburgh Underground

57:26 - "Long Road" by Brave the Sea from The Kraken

59:36 - "Clonakilty Girl" by The Whiskeydicks from United We Stumble

1:02:49 - CLOSING

1:03:58 - "Butcher Boy" by Tami Curtis from Cairde Cavort

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast

WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC

Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon.

CELTIC PODCAST NEWS

Are you looking for CD reviews for your Celtic album? I got an email from Keith:

"Hi Marc. I am looking for newish Celtic CD reviews. If you know of any, can you suggest the Author contacts me so that I can add them to my new page. Otherwise hope you are keeping well. Best wishes. Keith."

You can find the link and follow the page on Facebook.

Have you gotten your 2020 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirt? The Celtic Tree of Life shirt is available in our store along with six other designs from past years. Supplies are limited so follow the link in the shownotes to show your support for the podcast.

If you enjoy Celtic music and you're a Geek, then you might also enjoy my other podcast. It's the Pub Songs Podcast. Every other week, I sing songs and share my adventures. Last week, I talked about my trip to Skellig Michael on the Celtic Invasion of Star Wars… I mean Dingle, Ireland last year. The week before that was audio tour of Gougane Barra in Ireland. Plus, you learn about my latest videos that include Skellig Michael, Wild Rover, and Ballincollig Castle.

One fan likened it to listening in to a conversation at your local pub. There's music and lots of feedback. And of course, if you're a geek like I am, you'll find lots of extra craic. Because I play, what I call Sci F'Irish music. It's a little bit Celtic and a little bit sci fi geek. Subscribe at PubSong.net.

THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow.

Your contribution also allows us to support the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival on September 12-13 and the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18.

A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends. These amazing individuals pledge $25 per month to support this podcast. Thanks you: Annie Lorkowski, Carol Baril, Hank Woodward, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Marianne Ludwig, Miranda Nelson Designs, Nancie Barnett, Patricia Conner, robert michael kane, Scott Benson, Shawn Cali, Tiffany Knight

You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.

And when you pledge at least $5 per month, you'll also get a short bonus podcast where Todd Wiley tells you about artists in the latest edition of the show.

TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. In 2021, we're going to Scotland. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

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Adrian O'Paircigh messaged: "Hi there... Adrian Parkes from Dublin Ireland here. I just wanted ot say hi and let you know I've recently released a Celtic themed Meditation app with a selection of Celtic radio stations. I'd love to encourage the spread of Celtic music and wonder if you'd be interested in networking and seeing how we can help each other? Kind Regards, Adrian. https://celticwhispers.ie/"

Rita Delega messaged: "I Love the Celtic Women. The best!"

Marshall Blosser emailed: "Hello from Newfoundland. Hey Marc, So we landing here in Newfoundland a little two months ago. Still waiting on my work visa so I have the dosh to go visit all the Irish pubs in town. There is such a strong Irish influence here that there is still an Irish brogue here. Have you ever thought of doing an Celtic Invasion Vacation to the parts of Canada that the the Celts immigrated to? The traditions and sounds that they brought over have been kept alive (if slightly modified) here in St John's, Newfoundland. I think it would make for a great tour.

I'm still hoping to create own (Marc Gunn inspired) Irish music podcast here to help promote the incredible music from the Rock. I've been taking note on how you do you podcast and looking into the nuts and bolts of crafting my own. I will steer bands your way too, as you would have an even wider audience to share the music with. Anyway, I hope all goes well with you. "

Peter Wood emailed photos: "Marc, this letter has been a long time coming because the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast has been a fixture of my life for almost a third of it.

Back in 2011 I came to Austin, Texas for an internship to cap off my time in college, and I went looking for podcasts to fill my time walking to the bus stop, waiting for the bus, and riding to and from my internship. I had been listening to The Signal podcast at the time, and their appreciation of your Firefly songs led me to discover your podcast. The highlight of that summer was a July Fourth afternoon walking the trail down Lady Bird Lake while listening to the latest Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.

I returned home to Indiana, but I continued listening to your podcast while commuting to work and especially while taking my autistic brother on laundromat trips.

I moved back to Austin and I continued to play the podcast. For a while, part of my next job involved checking the new stock into inventory in the morning, while my coworkers worked around me, and the podcast was a natural fit for something to listen to with open speaker as I worked.

Two years ago I met Jessica, and the podcast quickly became something we could listen to while in the car on our outings. She's from El Salvador and has a passion for music, but she's still not very comfortable with English, so it's something we can enjoy together. I think we'd both appreciate an episode featuring Spanish- and Galician-language songs.

I'm finally finishing this email I started over a month ago because I wanted to add that two days ago as I'm writing now, Jessica and I listened to the podcast as we drove across town to the courthouse to get married, and then to the party room for the reception. I'm attaching a few photos of the day.

For a decade, your show has been the soundtrack of my life, and now our life together. Sláinte, saludos, and see y'all from Austin, Texas."

Paddy's Lamentation #459 May 07, 2020

Show notes

Don't cry for me Paddy. The truth is I love lamentations on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe. Get 34 Celtic MP3s for free.

Francis Leclerc & Marise Demers, Fir Arda, Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill, The Selkie Girls, Iron Roux, Battlelegs, Stephanie Claussen, Jesse Ferugson, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Sean Leahy & Jeremy Spencer, W Ed Harris, Pauline Scanlon, Seasons

I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend.

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:02 - "Brouillard d'hiver" by Francis Leclerc & Marise Demers from Trajet Libre

5:28 - WELCOME

6:38 - "What the Piano Knows/The Dunmore Lasses" by Fir Arda from Greenhouse Sessions Part 2

9:58 - "Steel & Silver" by Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill from Race for the Sun

14:42 - "Paddy's Lamentation" by The Selkie Girls from Running with the Morrigan

20:35 - "Glass Drum" by Iron Roux from Iron Roux

24:40 - CELTIC FEEDBACK

30:35 - "Tecmo Super Bowl" by Battlelegs from Save the Humans

31:52 - "Brose and Butter / Jacky Tar / Far From Home" by Stephanie Claussen from The Road Home from Skye: Scottish and Irish Tunes

36:39 - "The Golden Jubilee" by Jesse Ferugson from The Sally Gardens

39:10 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS

41:44 - "Marvellous Meg" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Sleep Deprivation

48:27 - "The High Walls of Derry" by Sean Leahy & Jeremy Spencer from Entanglement

52:44 - "Star of Munster" by W Ed Harris from Ye Banks and Braes

54:47 - "The Old Churchyard" by Pauline Scanlon from Gossamer

58:44 - CLOSING

59:50 - "Ferry to Holyhead" by Seasons from Seasons

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast

WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC

CELTIC PODCAST NEWS

Irish & Celtic Music Live Streams. Live stream concerts seem the way of the world right now. But the biggest challenge is finding out who's doing them. I haven't seen a resource for Celtic concerts. I am trying to make one available. I set up a Google Calendar. Celtic artists can add their own events to the calendar to share their live streaming concerts. View the calendar here.

I created a blog about how to support Celtic artists in the time of COVID-19. It's actually not a bit different from how to support artists at any time. Read it here.

Your contribution also allows us to support Celtic non-profits like the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival on September 12-13 and the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18.

A special thanks to our newest patrons: Andrew D, Thom M, Jennifer K, J Devine

You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.

A bunch of Celtic musicians joined Patreon since the pandemic started. It's a great site for artists as well for podcasts. But how do you find them? I published a blog a couple weeks ago with links to all of the Celtic patreons pages I could find. You'll find a link in the shownotes. If there's an artist missing, please let me know.

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Michael Finlay emailed on Facebook: "Hi Marc, so I've been trying to plan a trip to the UK and Ireland for my daughter and I, but I'm a bit worried about how Brexit is going to work out over there. But this show helps to keep my hopes up that I'll be able to show my little girl where her grandfather grew up, and get to really understand the centuries long story of her family. But in the mea time, come to Memphis, we have great food, music, and it is the home of The King, just saying... Keep up the good work."

Jordan Reeder emailed photos: "Hey Mr. Gunn, just sharing an update! My wife and I are having our first baby. It's a girl! We are organizing the nursery during this pandemic... what a time to have a kid!

We're listening to the podcast while prepping the nest! Our sweet dog Luna is just hanging out with us and enjoying the music too!"

Brett Thomasson emailed on Facebook: "What's the best way to check out samples of the new CD's in the post now that CDBaby has closed its online store?"

Theron Statler messaged on Facebook: "Hello Marc, I ran across this actually on a Scythian comment. Lol....I would like to know if you play other folk music that has some Celtic influences but not necessarily a straight forward Celtic band? The band/music I have is Scarecrow Jack out of the Ohio Valley area. I can send a little video I put together of a song written inspired by Bar Harbor, ME and another I wrote a few years ago about one day a year Irish..lol

If not what you are interested in I understand but maybe you would know someone else that could give us some airplay? All the best."

Irish & Celtic Music Patronage #458 Apr 30, 2020

Show notes

Celtic band requests came from our patrons this week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

Albannach, Socks in the Frying Pan, Burning Bridget Cleary, Heather Dale, The Gothard Sisters, Jesse Ferguson, Tullamore, Queen's Gambit, Seamus Kennedy, Ed Miller, Syr, The Killdares, Barleyjuice, The High Kings, We Banjo 3

I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend.

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:03 - "Bare Arsed Bandits" by Albannach from Bareknuckle Pipes & Drums

4:03 - WELCOME

5:09 - "Shanes Newest" by Socks in the Frying Pan from Socks in the Frying Pan

8:32 - "Nead Na Lachan Sa Mhuta" by Burning Bridget Cleary from Totes for Goats Pronunciation: Nad na Lak-awn Sa Vew-ta

11:27 - "Tristan and Isolt" by Heather Dale from Avalon

16:39 - "Rose, Marie and Heather" by The Gothard Sisters from Midnight Sun

20:03 - CELTIC FEEDBACK

27:53 - "So Long, Cape Breton" by Jesse Ferguson from The Sally Gardens

30:24 - "One of Ireland's Children" by Tullamore from Two To Get Ready

33:11 - "Rocky Road to Dublin" by Queen's Gambit from En Passant

38:33 - "Mary Mac" by Seamus Kennedy from Bar Rooms & Ballads

41:54 - "The Silver Darlins/I Hae Laid a Herrin' in Saut" by Ed Miller from The Edinburgh Rambler

44:35 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS

46:51 - "Unto the Gallows" by Syr from The Winter King

49:20 - "Farewell to Decorum" by The Killdares from Any Given Element

52:04 - "A Fine Lass" by Barleyjuice from The Old Speakeasy

56:06 - "The Rising of the Moon" by The High Kings from Decade: Best of the High Kings

1:00:31 - CLOSING

1:02:11 - "War of Love" by We Banjo 3 from Haven

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast

WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC

CELTIC PODCAST NEWS

I set up a Google Calendar. Celtic artists can add their own events to the calendar to share their live streaming concerts. View the calendar here.

I created a blog about how to support Celtic artists in the time of COVID-19. It's actually not a bit different from how to support artists at any time. Read it here.

Get the free Irish & Celtic Music Podcast app on iTunes and on Amazon.

You can enjoy more great music and stories from Marc Gunn through the Pub Songs Podcast.

THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow.

Your contribution also allows us to support the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival on September 12-13 and the Texas Scottish Festival on October 16-18.

A special thanks to our newest patrons: Andrew Daugherty, Thom McCain, Jennifer Kranenburg-Yip, J Devine

You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.

I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com

Ugar Orak emailed: "Hi from Turkey:) I just discover your podcasts and i love it. Thanks for that. I would like to ask why i can't find the podcast on spotify. will you come to spotify?"

Bryan Lewis emailed: "I have been listening through your podcast episodes every day while I work. Best collection of irish music out there! But all of a sudden, Spotify no longer has your podcast!! When I click the "Listen on Spotify" buttons on your site and facebook page a spotify page comes up with [object] [object] and doesn't open spotify. Am I doing something wrong? has it been removed? I found you in Apple podcasts but there are no episodes after 10/2019. So worried I'm not going to get to listen to the last 6 months! Thanks!"

I told Bryan about our free iPhone and Android app.

"Ooooh! An App! Fantastic. Sorry about the spotify thing. ?? THANK YOU!!! Just finished downloading it. brilliant. I like having a dedicated app for you even better. Thanks for the great work and giving me a soundtrack for my life. ??"

Craig Backus emailed: "Marc, I've been wondering about listening to and supporting my favorite artists.... I have a pretty wide taste in music, and I often buy albums (albeit from Apple) but the whole album....

Since I'm a prime member, I keep getting ads from Amazon Music that their app includes access to millions of songs for $10 a month! I'm sure artists see some benefit from it, but I don't know. For example, I saw that Lucinda Williams has a new album out. I've never actually bought any of her music, but have heard her many times on Tom Petty radio on SiriusXM. I went to her website to get a feel for how she sells music, and she's basically included links to every music streaming and download site.

I thought that artists might make more from direct sales, but it doesn't seem like they are set up for that. Perhaps it's more cost-prohibitive to have someone process orders than to just wait for streaming royalties and to go out on tour?

I don't know...... I'd be interested in knowing what you think.......

PS I really loved the discovery of "Jiggy" last week. The combination of Celtic music with world beats is different and pretty cool. I bet it will be coming to a scifi show soon! Perhaps a new bar beyond the ring in the Expanse?"

Instrumental Celtic Tunes, 2-Hours #457 Apr 23, 2020

Show notes

Tap your toes to two hours of instrumental Celtic music. Subscribe and listen to the BestCelticMusic.net online.

Alasdair Fraser & Tony McManus, Haggis Rampant, Sarah Marie Mullen, The Gatehouse Well, Teton Skye, Bridgid's Cross, Moch Pryderi, The Rogues, St. James's Gate, Molly's Revenge With Moira Smiley, Woodson Finley & Stevens, Atlys, Alizbar & Ann'Sannat, Scotland Rising, Bow Triplets, We Banjo 3, Nick Hennessey, The AM String Band, Susana Seivane, John Williams & Dean Magraw, Dark Patrick, String Theory, The Beggarman, Wicked Tinkers, The Kissers, Sharon Shannon, Cara Wildman, Lissa Schneckenburger, Tami Curtis

I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend.

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:04 - "Donald Willie and His Dog / Alex MacDonald / Chloe's Passion" by Alasdair Fraser & Tony McManus from Return to Kintail

3:37 - WELCOME

5:28 - "Cullen Anderson (feat. Ken Petrie)" by Haggis Rampant from Burly! Haggis Rampant Plugged In

10:18 - "Amoroso" by Sarah Marie Mullen from The Wild Woods

14:16 - "Michael Goes Flatpickin' / Road to Errogie" by The Gatehouse Well from Bring You Ashore

18:41 - "Snow on the Hills/Xexus and Felicia" by Teton Skye from Teton Skye

22:58 - "Road to Lisdoonvarna" by Bridgid's Cross from Half Two

25:24 - "Torth O Fara/Mochyn Du/Spinning Wheel" by Moch Pryderi from Jig Moch

28:33 - "Winnipeg Forger" by The Rogues from 25...and Live!

32:50 - CELTIC FEEDBACK

34:39 - "The Wise Maid / Down the Broom / The Jolly Tinker" by St. James's Gate from Happy Life

38:57 - "Air Tune" by Molly's Revenge With Moira Smiley from The Western Shore

43:24 - "Up Sligo" by Woodson, Finley, Stevens from The Glory Reel

46:26 - "Stonemilker" by Atlys from Atlys

53:09 - "The Butterfly" by Alizbar & Ann'Sannat from Lullabies & Legends from Broceliande

56:29 - "LaBoum" by Scotland Rising from Out of the Ashes

58:07 - "Dunrobin Castle & The King Of Meenasillagh" by Bow Triplets from Secret Signs

1:00:38 - BREAK

1:01:26 - "Sugar House" by We Banjo 3 from Haven

1:04:41 - "Garden of Daisies/Harvest Home" by Nick Hennessey from Of Fire, Wind and Silver Stream

1:07:49 - "Gravel Walk; Elzic's Farewell" by The AM String Band from Take Root!

1:11:20 - "Fox-Trot" by Susana Seivane from Os Sonos Que Volven

1:16:05 - "Youenn" by John Williams & Dean Magraw from Raven

1:19:52 - "Mna Na H-eireann - King of the Faries - Polka Karelofinochka" by Dark Patrick from Fainne Gael an Lae

Pronunciation: Manaw na Hair-ann

Pronunciation: Fawn-ya Gwayel un lay

1:26:49 - "Banish Misfortune/ Castle Jig/ My Darling Asleep" by String Theory from String Theory

1:30:44 - "Across the Fields" by The Beggarman from Newry Town

1:34:24 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS

1:36:23 - "The Duncan Johnston" by Wicked Tinkers from Hammered

1:39:51 - "The Wedding (Mingulay Boat Song / Three Sails / Connaghtman's Rambles / Haste to the Wedding)" by The Kissers from Three Sails

1:46:20 - "The Merry Widow" by Sharon Shannon from Sacred Earth

1:49:49 - "March of the Min an Toitean Bull/Tuttle's/Brenda Stubbert's" by Cara Wildman from Cara Wildman

Pronunciation: Meen an Ti-tawn Bull

1:55:39 - "Petronella" by Lissa Schneckenburger from Dance

2:00:11 - CLOSING

2:01:14 - "Ryan's Tunes: The Broken Compass / Workin' at the Winery / Humours of Kilmanin / The Moose in the Meadow" by Tami Curtis from Cairde Cavort

#celticpodcast #irishmusic #instrumentalcelticmusic

WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. Find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon.

We finally hit a huge milestone on Patreon last month. The show now pulls in about $700 per episode. The money goes pays for a lot of things including my time in producing the show. But the big reason I wanted to hit that goal was because it allows us to reach more Celtic music fans. Yes. I do spend money to advertise the show on Facebook. We get a lot of new listeners because your generosity helps pay for that. That's one of the big reasons I was so happy to hit this milestone.

Because we hit it, I told patrons that I would give them a two-hour instrumental Celtic music special. That's what we are doing today. Of course, it actually wasn't ONE two-hour special. I gave you another one a couple weeks ago. So your generosity funded FOUR bonus hours of Celtic music. So let me start by saying thanks.

And I'll stop there too. Because this episode will be less talk and more music. So let's get started.

BREAK

If you want to find more about the artists you just heard, please make sure you go to the shownotes at CelticMusicPodcast.com. I list the time that each artist and song is played so that you can easily find out who you're listening to. I also share album names URLs of the artists so you can support them and by buying their music.

CELTIC PODCAST NEWS

THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!

A super special thanks to our newest patrons from last month: Sarah F, Toby, JR, Suzanne Marr, Pamela Jo H

You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast. Go to SongHenge.com which will take straight over to Patreon where you can join other amazing Celts.

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What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com

Jason Glore emailed a photo: "Happy belated St. Patrick's Day Mark! Love your show!

I celebrated St. Patrick's day by creating and posting the attached image on my astro-photography flikr page (and my Instagram).

Most of the image is made from a color-edited photo I took of the moon, centered on the "dog wearing sunglasses" face.

Keep up the good work, helping people connect with Celtic culture!"

Rachel Quill emailed a couple photos: "Dear Marc,

Greetings from Georgia! just wanted to thank you for all you do! Your podcasts help encourage me to go on walks and stay in shape. I took the first pic while I was listening. The second picture is of a friend and I celebrating St.Patrick's a few days early."

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