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On the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #709 . Subscribe now! Battlefield Band, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, Tiffany Schaefer, Adam Agee & Jon Sousa, Scottish Fish, An Lár, Chris Gray, ÚLLA, Dom DufF, The Bog Hoppers, First Highland Watch, Battlelegs, The Flailing Shilaleighs, Sons of Malarkey 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. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 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 this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Battlefield Band with John Martin "Strathspey & Reels: The Braes of Mar / Pottinger's Reel / The Baker" from Beg & Borrow 3:38 - WELCOME 5:10 - Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira "Arising" from All It Brings 9:28 - Tiffany Schaefer "Down by the Salley Gardens" from Tara's Halls 12:45 - Adam Agee & Jon Sousa "Lad O'Beirne's" from Ceol na gCarad 15:45 - Scottish Fish "Greenland Mans" from Upscale 19:39 - FEEDBACK 24:41 - An Lár "I walked this Road" from Deception 28:46 - Chris Gray "An Buachaillin Ban" from Fuist! 36:45 - ÚLLA "Mattie" from Ulla 40:22 - Dom DufF "Kan an Awen" from Roc'h 43:59 - THANKS 46:09 - The Bog Hoppers "Top Shelf" from Top Shelf 50:05 - First Highland Watch "Rowan Tree" from Drunken Piper 53:45 - Battlelegs "Barnyards of Delgaty" from Lost My Shoes 55:48 - The Flailing Shilaleighs "Old Man Colm" from Yours To Discover 59:14 - CLOSING 1:00:09 - Sons of Malarkey "Ye Jacobites (feat. Marney McCague)" from Chapter 1:03:32 - CREDITS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.

Souveniers from Scotland! The vaykay pix are up on Facebook and this hour, soundtrack to bring them to life, with wee treats from The Battlefield Band, Sketch, Iain Morrison, Julie Fowlis and the incompar able voice of George Duff who we enjoyed live in Edinburgh.  Join Patricia Fraser for Canada's contemporary Celtic radio hour, Celt In A Twist. Battlefield Band - Highlands (The Lass Of Killiecrankie/Ladies Of Gormond/ Highlands) The Biblecode Sundays - Mary Of The Northolt Road Ashley MacIsaac - Cello Song  CANCON Mary Frances - Return To Skye CANCON George Duff - When These Shoes Were New The Go Set - Sleepy Little Town Iain Morrison - Away With The Fairies Open The Door For Three - William Glen Sketch - Eiggbound Julie Fowlis - Puirt A Beul Set (Beautiful Ribbons) Aoife O'Donovan w/ Kris Drever - Transatlantic  The Mahones - The Hunger & The Fight (feat. Tara Slone) CANCON Peatbog Faeries - Folk Police 59:44

This week on Celtic Songlines are selections from Solas' "Sunny Spells & Scattered Showers.".Also featured is Marla Fibish with Martin Hayes, along with Magpiety, Silly Wizard, The Tannahill Weavers, Drónan, Old Blind Dogs, Shirley Collins, the Prairie Druid - Patty Tutty, and the Battlefield Band. 

This week we look at the history, culture, and politics of Scotland.  There are lessons for all of us in seeing how Scotland has changed, been blessed and declined.   We look at Scottish influence on the world; from psalms to paganism; Braveheart; the history of Scotland;  John Knox; Education; Abortion; Sir James MacMillan; The Chief Apologises; Woke Scotland; Nicola Sturgeon; Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre; Pregnant Men; Conversion Therapy; Authoritarian Scotland; The New Highland Clearances; Eilish McColgan and Andy Murray; the decline of the Church; and hope for the future.With music from the Peat Bog Faeries, Slim Dusty, St Peters Free Church, the Battlefield Band; Sir James MacMillan; the Average White Band; Deacon Blue; RunRig; Nazareth; and Steph Macleod. 

We open our mid-January Celtic Songlines with Danú, David Brewer, a live session from 1967 with Davy Graham, De Dannan, Molly's Revenge with Christa Burch, Niamh Parsons, Kieran Fahy, Clannad, Emily Smith, Kris Colt and the Battlefield Band with Alison Kinnard.  Tune in on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon at KDRT 95.7 FM, with replays Monday 8–9 p.m. and Saturday 6–7 p.m. Outside our broadcast area, you can stream at kdrt.org, or subscribe to the Celtic Songlines podcast on Apple podcasts. 

Join Gary for more top class music from the world of bagpipes, with tunes from Davy Spillane, Simon McKerrell, Bonnie Rideout & Allan MacDonald, Dr Angus MacDonald, Beolach, the Battlefield Band, Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia and a listener's corner spot from Jock Roarty. TracksBeolach with Annie's New Heart from All Hands  Peoples Ford Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band with Call to the Gathering Simon McKerrell with Lucy Cassidy, Duncan Johnstone and The Madchester Hornpipe from The Best of Piping ive Recital Series 06/07 Bonnie Rideout and  Allan MacDonald with The Nameless Lament from Scotland's Fiddle Piobaireachd Volume 2 Davy Spillane with Atlantic Bridge from Atlantic Bridge Jock Roarty with Our Harry  Dr Angus MacDonald with Dhanns i Leam, a Mhaighdeann Bhrèagha / South Uist Golf Club / A-null Thar nan Eileanan Dh' Ameireagaidh Gun Tèid Sinn or Over The Isles To America / The Lads of Mull from Maidean Dubh an Donais  The Battlefield Band with The Five Mile Chase, The Cameronian Reel, The Black Haired Lass and the Miss Girdle, from Beg and BorrowSupport the show

Join Gary for the latest instalment of his podcast which features an incredible piece of percussive blues harp playing from Mike Whellans in partnership with the smallpipes of Battlefield Band piper, Mike Katz. Sadly Mike Whellans passed away last week, so we play this in tribute to his 6 decades of contribution to the music scene in Scotland and beyond. There are tunes too from the St Lawrence O'Toole Pipe Band, from their pipe major Allen Tully in solo mode, and from the folk band Pipedown, and much more besides.Support the showTracksPipedown with Tar the House (Allan MacDonald), The Periwig, Cuillin (Martyn Bennett) from Roag Martyn  Bennett with Buain a Choirce from Glenlyon.http://www.martynbennett.com/Alen Tully with Donal Og, The Swallow's Tail, The Gravel Walks and the Humours of Tulla from the Best of Piping Live Recital Series 06/07https://www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/St Lawrence O'Toole Pipe Band with the Links of Forth, Blair Drummond and The Smith of Chilliechassie from Turas Ceoil Live at the Royal Concert Hallhttps://slotpb.com/Bruce MacGregor with Annie's Waltz (Bruce MacGregor) from Road to Tyrannyhttps://www.brucemacgregor.scot/ Mike Katz and Mike Whelans with Juan Martino and Tail Toddlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui5h_ip_Un8 Tony McManus with The Lament for the Viscount of Dundee from Ceol Morhttps://www.tonymcmanus.com/Decker Forrest, Alan Henderson and Murdo Cameron with Doctor Allan MacDonald (I MacInnes), Chan Eil Fonn air an nighean Dubh, Sgitheanach an Earbail Fhada, De Bha Sibh Ris, a Chaluim Mhoir? From Aon. https://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/?lang=enSupport the show

Gary pays musical tribute to long-term friend and stalwart of the pipe band scene, Drum Major Alister 'Bo' Walker of both the Vale of Atholl and Atholl Highlanders pipe bands who sadly passed away this week after a long battle with illness. There are tunes too from the Simon Fraser University pipe band, from top uillean piping duo, Tiarnan O Duinnchinn and Cillian Vallely,  from Australian 'modern piping'  guru, Lincoln Hilton, and there's an upbeat cheery Fandango from Galician all-rounder, Christina Pato. Rounding off this week's menu, there's a very fine piece of musical storytelling from the Battlefield Band's vintage album, Anthem For the Common Man.If you would like to support the show by subscribing and becoming a Friend of the Podcast, you can do so hereSupport the showTracks PlayedTiarnan O Duinnchinn and Cillian Vallely, with Excerpt From the Singing Strings Part 3 from Live Recordings From the William Kennedy Festival Gary West with Drum Major Alister Walker, Atholl Highlanders (G West), Jimmy Menzies of Baledmund (Pete Clark), Glen Tilt (John Crerar), The Smith of Killiechassie, Miss Proud from The Piper and the Maker 2 - Celebrating C.Vale of Atholl Pipe Band with Eileen Mary Connolly (Martin Hughes), Mrs Stewart of Grandtully, The New Reel, O'Rourke's, Electric Chopsticks (RS MacDonald), Good Drying (RS MacDonald) from Live ‘N Well – The Motherwell ConcertCristina Pato with Fandango: Prueba de Fuego  from Latinahttp://www.cristinapato.com/en/Battlefield Band. The Yew Tree (Brian McNeill) from Anthem for the Common ManSimon Fraser University Pipe Band with 400% (Lincoln Hilton)  from Live in New Yorkhttps://sfupipeband.com/Lincoln Hilton with Odyssey (single) https://www.mdpiping.co.uk/pages/aboutSupport the show

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. 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 Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. In 2023, we're going on a Celtic Invasion of County Mayo in Ireland. We're gonna explore the area and get to know Grace O'Malley, the Pirate Queen. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com 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!"

Sail on to IrishFest Atlanta to hear a story from Shannon Dunne along with music from the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Santiago Molina, Meerrant, Old Blind Dogs, Jared Bogle, Niamh Dunne, Alex Sturbaum, Battlefield Band, Gwilym Morus, Chris Murphy, Clare Sands, SeeD, The Muckers, The Town Pants, The Secret Commonwealth VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:09 - Santiago Molina "Acá y ahora" from Desde un nuevo lugar 3:15 - WELCOME 4:09 - Meerrant "Trois Corbeaux" from Fells 8:12 - Old Blind Dogs "Here We Go Again" from Knucklehead Circus 11:13 - Jared Bogle "The Orphan / The Black Rogue (Jigs)" from The Old Road Home 14:33 - Niamh Dunne "Tales of Old" from Tides 18:09 - FEEDBACK 20:35 - Alex Sturbaum "Lift Me Up John" from River Run Wide 25:16 - Battlefield Band "The St. Louis Stagger / The Ass In The Graveyard / Sandy's New Chanter" from The Producer's Choice 29:34 - Gwilym Morus "What's going on" from Live Performance of Gwilym Morus in Wales 2014 32:32 - Shannon Dunne is an acclaimed sean - nós dancer, concertina player, singer, community organizer, and educator. Her work with master dancers has given her intimate access to the tight - knit sean - nós dance community and has afforded her a place among the top sean - nós dancers in North America. The Washington Post called her dancing, "Playful musicality! Spirited and fun!"   Shannon has joined the Phoenix School of Irish Arts as a Dance Instructor.  Shannon will teach “set dancing” at IrishFest Atlanta. 33:27 - STORY: SEAN NOS DANCE 38:23 - Chris Murphy "Connemara Ponies" from The Tinker's Dream 41:26 - THANKS 42:45 - Clare Sands "Sail On" from Clare Sands 46:05 - SeeD "We Will Fly" from FAE 50:27 - The Muckers “Castle Kelly” from One More Stout 54:34 - The Town Pants "Eliza Anderson" from Something to Say 59:00 - CLOSING 1:00:00 - The Secret Commonwealth "All These Years" from Last Call The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. 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. 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/. WELCOME CELTOPHILE TO CELTIC MUSIC * 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. We are proud supporters of IrishFest Atlanta. In fact, a portion of the money pledged by our generous Patrons of the Podcast goes towards that festival and others. There are a bunch of free shows and events you can enjoy. However, you can also get tickets for workshops and for the Altan and Lunasa concerts. Go to IrishFestAtlanta.org for details. WHAT'S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out who was added this week. Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners, 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, free MP3s, and stand - alone Celtic Stories 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, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Tomas Petrik emailed a question: "Hi Mark, I'm a regular listener to your Podcasts. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to download your individual episodes of late. Last one I have downloaded is Episode #370. I see that you are now up to #569. Is there an easy place to download the episodes? I'd love to download the ones I'm missing. Great great music to listen to!" Linda Johnson emailed: "I enjoy listening to your podcast. I've been listening since 2010. As I write you this letter, I am listening to the beautiful sounds of the harp and bagpipe. I'd appreciate a response."

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

Twenty years of interviewing fabulous musicians is no mean feat and I thought it deserved some kind of celebration, or at least to be marked in history for posterity. So, I've recorded Cat O'nine Tales; nine special episodes of CATtales to look back on those early encounters where the recordings of the interviews no longer survive and the details only remain in written form. After introducing my guest, I'll give you a link address to read the interview and play some of their key hits for you to listen to whilst you enjoy it.  Thank you to you the listeners and my fabulous guests for your support over the years, I hope you enjoy these special 9 Tales. Tale 8: Karine Polwart's edgy and evocative writing and vocal poise have been steadily winning her respect and affection in the UK and internationally over the past six years as a member of traditional groups Malinky and Battlefield Band.  But now the Scottish Borders based singer-songwriter has established herself at the forefront of the UK folk-roots scene after scooping three prizes at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in February 2005. She's also a wonderfully genuine person. Here's how the triple-award winner now she sees the world.  This tale dates back to 30 August 2005, visit CATtales.co.uk/121 for the one with Karine Polwart and sit back and enjoy these tunes.

Alasdair White kicks off the new season with a wide ranging conversation about growing up on the Isle of Lewis, touring the world with the Battlefield Band, developing his unique fiddle style and more! Opening Tunes: Keep the Country Bonnie Lassie, The White Houses of Shieldaig, Oran an Teine (Song of the Fire), Doctor MacPhail's Reel Closing Tunes: Trip to Jordan Jig and Trip to Jordan Reel by Alasdair White Alasdair's website: www.alasdairwhite.com More info and links at www.tradcafe.org

Bwaaah! Grurr! Fnarg! Other monster noises to follow. Listen in the comfort of you armchair - or from behind the sofa - to songs about MONSTERS performed by The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, Roky Erikson, The Battlefield Band, Dave Edmunds, Nervous Norvus, Akira Ifukube, The Blue Öyster Cult, Suit Of Lights and other creatures to terrifying to mention. Rooorrr! Snaaarl! Gibber! And so on.

PODCAST: 28 Mar 2021 01 Lonesome Polkas – Martin Brinsford & Keith Ryan With Gareth  Kiddier – Next Slide Please 02 The Free Mexican Airforce – Flaco Jimenez – The Best Of03 William Taylor / The Autumn Child – Sherburn / Bartley  / Sanders – Beguile04 Shoals Of Herring – Bob Fox – Borrowed Moments05 Fishin’ Blues – Steve Baker and Dick Bird – King Kazoo06 An T-Arla Diùrach – Rachel Walker – Gaol07 Pearl O’Shaughnessy’s & Eddie Duffy’s (Barndances) – John  Keehan  – The Humours Of Scariff08 Green Grow The Laurels – Anna Mieke, John Francis Flynn, Niamh Bury – Live In Walsh’s For Radio09 Sweet Nightingale – Jackie Oates – Saturnine10 Improvisation – Sam Lee – Singing With Nightingales11 The Falcon – Sam Lee With  Cosmo Sheldrake – Singing With  Nightingales12 Tan Yard Side – Sam Lee With Lisa Knapp – Singing With Nightingales13 Waterbound  – Rhiannon Giddens With –  They’re Calling Me Home 14 Mountains Of Pomeroy – Luka Bloom – Out Of The Blue15 Cinnamon Water – John Boden – Last Mile Home16 I Am The Common Man – Battlefield Band – Anthem For The Common Man17 How Will I Ever Be Simple Again – Battlefield Band – Quiet Days18 Bold Docherty  – Alistair Russel and Chris Parkinson – A Glass And A Mile19 Belleville Rendez-Vous – Annabelle Chvostek – String of Pearls20 How Much For The Life Of A Miner – Anne Fenney – Dump The Bosses Of Your Back 21 Dare – Brian Finnegan – Hunger Of The Skin22 Crossing The Rubicon – Brian Finnegan – Hunger Of The Skin23 Farewell To Tarwathie – Judy Collins – Whales And Nightingales24 Sweet Marie – Eli West – Tapered Point Of Stone

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

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

Throughout the coronavirus epidemic people have been advised not to do any international travel. The airlines are in financial crisis and many vacations have had to be cancelled. This week and next on show, we’ll become “armchair travelers,” listening to a broad variety of world music from all corners of the globe, including the Finnish band Frigg, The Russian group The Terem Guartet, The Battlefield Band from Scotland, Itzhak Perlman and the Andy Statman Klezmer Orchestra and many more. Find a comfy chair and travel the world … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine. Episode #20-25: The Armchair Traveler Pt.1 Host: Tom Druckenmiller Artist/”Song”/CD/Label Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways Frigg / “Juhlamarssi” / X X / Self Produced Viguele / “Rosario por Malaguenas” / Tempermento-Traditional Music from Spain / ARC The Terem Quartet / “The Legend of the Old Mountain Man” / Terem / Realworld Lakou Mizik / “Wa Di Yo” / Wa Di Yo / Cumbancha Geoffrey Oryema / “Land of Anaka” / Realworld 25 / Realworld Debashish Bhattacharya / “Amrit Anand” / Calcutta Chronicles / Riverboat Alasdair Fraser / “Dawn Dance” / Dawn Dance / Culburnie Frigg / “Early Bird” / X X / Self Produced Aldeia dos Anjos / “Mal-me-quer” / Discover Music from Brazil / ARC Iyatra Quartet / “Chandra” / Break the Dawn / PRS Foundation Kamakahi-Kuo-Pahinui Hawaiian Slack Key Band / “Monterey Sunrise” / Hui Aloha / Dancing Cat Battlefield Band / “Seven Braw Gowns” / The Producer's Choice / Temple Itzhak Perlman w/ The Andy Statman Klezmer Orchestra / “Shalom Aleykhem” / In the Fiddler's House / Angel Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

Kiss me I'm Irish in 2020 with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe and listen! Warbelow Range, Serious Kitchen, Poitin, The Gleasons, The Here & Now, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Kyle Gryphon, Catherine Koehler, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Old Man Flanagan's Ghost, Clover's Revenge, Hugh Morrison, SeaStar, Hurricane Kevin I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - "Cottage in the Grove / The Curlew / Farewell to Ireland" by Warbelow Range from Warbelow Range 4:37 - WELCOME 6:06 - "The Blacksmith" by Serious Kitchen from "Tig" 10:46 - "Last Beautiful Loneliness" by Poitin from Simple Pleasures 15:22 - "Ireland In Your Eyes" by The Gleasons from Let It Go 18:20 - "The Peacock's Head" by The Here & Now from The Winding Stair 22:08 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 26:14 - "Two Red Roses" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Twelve Months & A Day 31:30 - "Silver Thaw" by Kyle Gryphon from Isolation 34:16 - "Oft in the Stilly Night" by Catherine Koehler from Shan-a-Key 36:31 - "New Married Couple" by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Lover's Well 39:52 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 42:31 - "Hart of Ten" by Old Man Flanagan's Ghost from Far From Shore 45:55 - "The Merry Misadventures of Sister Mary Margaret" by Clover's Revenge from Truants and Absolution 49:52 - "Old Scotland" by Hugh Morrison from The Other Side 54:07 - "Giant" by SeaStar from Never Go Back 58:26 - CLOSING 59:59 - "Irish Kisses (Kiss Me, I'm Irish)" by Hurricane Kevin 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/.   CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Did you know about the Irish & Celtic Music Club on Facebook. This a group where you can interact with other fans of the podcast. Share your music, videos, links and news so everyone can enjoy more Celtic culture through music. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ I still have space in 2020 for the Celtic Invasion of Italy. It’s gonna be monumental. You don’t want to miss it! 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. We are super close to getting a two-hour instrumental special. I want to send a special thanks to our Celtic Legends. These amazing people pledge $25 or more per month to keep this podcast coming out every week. Thank you to Annie Lorkowski, Carol Baril, Hank Woodward, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Marianne Ludwig, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Patricia Conner, Robert Michael Kane, Scott Benson, Shawn Cali, Tiffany Knight You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast 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 joylene emailed: "Knitting. I’m of Italian and Austrian background. I just like Celtic music. I started listening when you were Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers. I have a second cousin who plays bagpipes in a Celtic band in Pgh PA. He’s Italian and Polish and Armenian." Joseph Rosenthal emailed a photo: "Working while organizing files. Just started listening recently and love hearing the stuff you put out for me to get through the day .Despite the red hair, I'm only 10 percent Irish, but my mother clings to that 10 percent and I can appreciate it on my own too. Keep it up!" Tom Cochran emailed: "Hi Mark, Tom C from the highlands of western Colorado. Just recently found your podcast from a post on my Clan’s Facebook page. Have listened to several now and find the diversity of music refreshing and matching my own musical tastes which are eclectic. I enjoy everything from classical, to musical theatre, classic rock, folk, and of course Celtic music in its many forms. My wife and I along with son Brendan and friend Jonathan make up Oran Mor. We have been playing a lot these past few months locally and are planning our first recording in the coming year. As a long time theatre geek ( presently directing  Conor McPhearson’s Irish Drama “The Veil”) I am new to the music business. So I would appreciate any advice. You can check out our web page at oranmormusic.com. Favorite influences include, Dougie McIean, Runrig, Battlefield Band, Old Blind Dogs, Silly Wizard, Albannach, The Elders and the Chieftains. I am really liking the new groups your show is turning me onto; new fave Runa. I look forward to many hours of great music. Keep up the good work." Junya emailed: "hi. im from Japan. im a very casual listener, and i dont have the habit of checking the song titles and artists names, so i have no knowledge, but have been listening to your podcast for, probably more than 10 years. i felt like listening to such music in Christmas time in December, over 10years ago, (im not Christian and l am japanese living in Japan, so i dont have a chance to experience the Westerners' christmas festivity, but i always long to join their Christmas mood) and tried searching, then your website was the top result. somehow irish and celtic music sounds very nice to me even though im not a fan of any ethnic type of music very much. the song i liked from this Halloween podcast was The Rogue's Hellbound Sleigh, with the club music like beautiful and cool elements mixed in." Pompeii Emerald  

The legendary Scottish traditional music group, The Battlefield Band. Hosted by the late Roz Larman. Recorded 11-9-2008. ©folkscene

Old and new music from the Battlefield Band, a chat with their piper Mike Katz, music from the Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia, NiteWorks and more on the second PlanetPipe for October.  Get in touch with us – studio@planetpipe.com with request, feedback or just to say Hello!

Why do old ballads endure? Does it make sense to sing about Willie and Mary, when our playgrounds are filled with Ozzies and Loxleys? Do we really need to say “my love is like a red, red rose,” or can’t we use a modern metaphor and call her really hot? Laura Cortese, Cathy Jordan, Sam Amidon, Robbie O’Connell, and Karan Casey help host Shannon Heaton explore old ballads in a dating app era. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter, Pat Wilcox, Mike Schock, Billie Neal for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 17 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Song: “Lovely Annie,” from Tell You in Earnest Artists: Matt & Shannon Heaton Song: “Shanagolden,” from The Thrush in the Storm Artist: Dervish (Cathy Jordan singing) Song: “Sabai Sabai” Artist: Matt Heaton Song: “Low Hum,” from California Calling Artist: Laura Cortese & the Dance Cards Song: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Song: “Banks of Red Roses,” from Happy DazeArtist: Karine Polwart with the Battlefield Band   Song: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Song: “Jersey City,” from Nic Gareiss & Emma BeatonArtists: Nic Gareiss & Emma Beaton Song: “Lily-O” from Lily-O Artist: Sam Tunes: “Jackie Coleman’s Reel” from Music at Matt Molloy’sArtists: Matt Molloy and co. Song: Streets of Derry” from Bright Sunny SouthArtist: Sam Amidon Song: “Pretty Fair Damsel” from I See the SignArtist: Sam Amidon Song: “The Green Gowned Lass,” from Thrush in the StormArtist: Dervish Song: “Érin Grá Mo Chroí,” from Midsummer’s NightArtist: Dervish Tune: “The Rolling Wave,” from Thrush in the StormArtist: Dervish Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Song: “Once There Was a Little Girl” from Children’s Songs and Stories Artist: Ed McCurdy  Song: “The Keeper of the Songs,”  Live at WGBHArtist: Robbie O’Connell  Song: “The Winning Side,” from The Rights of Man: The Concert for Joseph DohertyArtists: Robbie O’Connell, Mick Moloney, Jimmy Keane   Song: “Siúil Arun” AKA Johnny’s Gone for Soldier, from SolasArtists: Solas Tune: “Slip Jig Dreams,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Song: “Ae Fond Kiss,” from Ships in the ForestArtist: Karan Casey Song: “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” from I Am…. Sasha FierceArtist: Beyoncé

Who were the most-popular Celtic bands in 2017? We're ending the year with some of my favorite Celtic bands of the year with Celtic music from Black Market Haggis, The Gothard Sisters, Ed Miller, Ockham's Razor, We Banjo 3, Screaming Orphans, Jesse Ferguson, Battlelegs, Battlefield Band, The Elders, Poitin, Runa, Sons of Malarkey, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Screeched Inn, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse, Barleyjuice, Ciana, Coast, West of Mabou. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Listen and share this podcast. Download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... THE CELTIC INVASION OF THE ISLE OF SKYE You can join me in Scotland in June 2018. Imagine joining a small group of eight Celtic music fans, driving in a van as we explore the  Isle of Skye. Some call it one of the most-beautiful islands in the world, with spectacular vistas, gorgeous castles and towns, fairy pools, and magic. We won't see everything. Instead, we will stay in one area, and get to know the region through its history, culture, and legends. Subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 "Welcome Paddy Home" by Black Market Haggis from Better Than It Sounds 4:52 "Chaos in La Casa" by The Gothard Sisters from Mountain Rose 7:58 "Bonnie Bessie Logan" by Ed Miller from Come Awa' Wi' Me 11:29 "I'm Coming Home Northumberland" by Ockham's Razor from Wolves in the Walls 16:29 "Over the Waterfall/Liberty Polka" by We Banjo 3 from Roots of the Banjo Tree 18:59 "The Ballad of Spring Hill" by Screaming Orphans from Taproom 22:47 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 24:15 "All For Me Grog" by Jesse Ferguson from Folk Favourites 27:18 "Greenland Whale Fisheries (acoustic version)" by Battlelegs from Facemelt Friday 29:47 "Leaving Friday Harbor" by Battlefield Band from The Producer's Choice 34:55 "Golden Ghost" by The Elders from TRUE 40:26 SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION TIP TO HELP CELTIC BANDS 41:15 "O'puss No. 7" by Poitin from Simple Pleasures 46:16 "Bedlam Boys" by Runa from Live 49:37 "Killarney Boys of Pleasure" by Sons of Malarkey from Gulls Lads 51:58 "The Proposal" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Red House 58:15 "Farewell to Nova Scotia" by Screeched Inn from Screeched Inn 1:02:30 CELTIC FEEDBACK 1:04:48 "Billy Gray" by Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse from The Lang Awa' Ships 1:09:32 "Whiskey & Weed" by Barleyjuice from This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things 1:13:23 "King's House/The Maids of Selma/Abbey Reel" by Ciana from Rubicon 1:17:27 "Gordon's Reels" by West of Mabou from West of Mabou 1:23:29 "Windmills in the Sky" by Coast from Windmills in the Sky 1:29:32 "Silent Place" by Jiggy from Translate The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes 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/.   THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Imagine a world with no Celtic music. Pretty crappy, right? All you have is boring music being shoved down your throats by big record labels. You wouldn't get to experience the incredible music shared each and every week in the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. These incredibly generous people bring you hours of great Celtic music. You can help celebrate Celtic music and culture and keep this show running every week. Become a Patron of the Podcast a http://patreon.com/celticpodcast   CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast 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. Every year, I compile a list of the most-played Celtic bands on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. We're gonna end the year with some of my favorite bands played on the show in 2017. This is your last chance to vote for your favorite bands in the Celtic Top 20. Every year, I compile a list of the best tracks played on this podcast and I share it in an extra-long show like this one. I want to ask you to review the 2017 shows. Find your favorite tracks in each show. Then go vote at bestcelticmusic.net/vote/. In a few weeks, I will share your votes with the world. Celtfather Music & Travel podcast features an interview with Shannon Heaton of the Irish Music Stories. You may remember in show #314 Shannon Heaton was the the guest host of this podcast. I was really curious to learn about her history as an American playing traditional Irish music. She also published a video about Irish Session Etiquette. So I decided to ask her to share her insights into playing in Irish sessions in this podcast. Listen to episode #234 Demystifying Irish Sessions. If you're in a Celtic band, I want to invite you to submit your new album to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. It's easy to do. Complete the permission form at http://4celts.com/. Then follow the instructions to send a digital copy of your album. Band Social Media Promotion Tip. I've never been super fond of social media. Partially because of the negative nature of the beast. But partially because I've never been able to figure it out. I generally keep to myself. However, over the past year, I've made a dent in the social media monster and I wanted to share my best social media promotion tip which I beg you to use with your favorite Celtic artist. It's simple too--SHARE. Don't just laugh and like a post. If you support Celtic music, take an active role and share it. With one little click, you will not only proclaim your love of Celtic culture, but you will also immensely help these artists who are fighting to be heard. And of course, you can do the same with any posts from the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Please SHARE your love of Celtic music.   VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. http://bestcelticmusic.net/vote/   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 Seán Roy Mac Aodha emailed: "Hi Mark, First off, I want to say that I really enjoy listen to your Celtic music podcasts. You do an excellent job putting together selections, and listening to an hour of the ICM podcasts is one of my great pleasures and I'm happy to be a subscriber. Right now, I'm listening to the podcast #324, Celtic in Connemara, and I think it's great that you want to learn to speak the language a little better. While I'm not a native speaker, I am an Irish-American with exposure to the language, and my pronunciation is pretty good. I'm glad to answer any questions you may have. Although many words look intimidating, it's really not that hard once you learn the rules of Irish orthography. You should probably know that the correct name of the language spoken in the Gaeltacht regions of Ireland is properly referred to in English as "Irish," and not Gaelic, as many people think, as "Gaelic" can mean Scottish Gaelic or even Manx. In Irish, the word for the language of course is "Gaeilge." Good luck with your Duolingo lessons, and I'll look forward to your continuing podcasts. Thanks so much for all you do."

A listener emailed that they were just getting started with Celtic music. Wouldn't it be great to have an episode that could be a great intro guide? That's what this show is all about. You'll enjoy two-hours of awesome indie Celtic music from Jameson's Revenge, Poitin, Ed Miller, Cady Finlayson, The Elders, Mithril Duo, Jesse Ferguson, The Rogues, Rambling Sailors, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Runa, We Banjo 3, The Ne'er Duwels, The Gothard Sisters, Rathkeltair, Wicked Tinkers, Ockham's Razor, House of Hamill, Cara Dillon, Oisin McAuley, Screeched Inn, The Flying Toads, The Selkie Girls, Three Mile Stone, Lothlorien, Battlefield Band, Banna De Dha, Thomas "Doc" Grauzer, Rise, Socks in the Frying Pan. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Listen and share this podcast. Download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free at http://bestcelticmusic.net. Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... THE CELTIC INVASION OF THE ISLE OF SKYE I'm going to Scotland in 2018, and I want you to join me. We will experience the Isle of Skye, where the Bonnie Prince Charlie fled with the aid of Flora MacDonald after the defeat of the Jacobite Rising of 1745. The Isle of Skye is the largest and northernmost of the major islands in the Inner Hebrides. Some call it one of the most-beautiful islands in the world. You can join our small group of invaders as we get to Know the region through its culture, history, and legends. Subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ NOTES * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast 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. Special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Sean Mac Aodha, Kas, and our new Celtic Superstar, Hunter Melville. Years ago, a traditional Irish musician sat me down and told this autoharp-playing Renaissance festival musician what Celtic music really was. He gave me a list of popular trad musicians I should listen to. And I found some awesome bands in his list. That meeting was an important moment in my life. Because I did not see Celtic music the way he did. His definition narrowly defined traditional Irish music. For me, Celtic music is vast and growing. It encompasses the traditional songs and tunes as well as the contemporary arrangements that are more accessible to the average listener, like Celtic rock and even Celtic New Age. So when I started the Celtic Music Magazine and later the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. One of my goals was to share my definition of Celtic music as well as to help independent Celtic musicians. So this week I'm gonna share songs and tunes that I think will be a great intro to someone getting started with Celtic music. I picked some of my favorite bands and tunes. I got a little of input as well from my Patrons of the Podcast. Without my Patrons support this show would not have happened. This is in fact the first of two 2-hour shows that you get because we hit a big milestone on Patreon. Head on over to Patreon.com/celticpodcast if you want to show your support and get more two-hour specials. Let's get on with the music! CELTIC PODCAST NEWS VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. http://bestcelticmusic.net/vote/ The Kickstarter for the 2nd House of Hamill CD is now running. Big congrats to Jesse Ferguson who has earned over 6,000,000 views on his YouTube channel. If you like Celtic folk songs, you want to subscribe to his channel. If you enjoy this show and want to support indie Celtic music, become a Patron of the Podcast. Or you can also visit the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast store. If you're not subscribed to the Celtic Christmas Podcast, a new episode comes out right after Thanksgiving. You'll find Spotify playlists, videos, and two Celtic Christmas CDs, including a compilation that features Celtic music from several of the bands featured in this episode. Go to http://celticchristmasmusic.net to subscribe. If you're looking to want to find out more about a particular band that you hear in this show, go to the shownotes at celticmusicpodcast.com and you'll find time stamps for every song featured. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 "Murty Delaney's/The Empty Bedpan" by Jameson's Revenge from While Yer Up 6:03 "The Congress Reel/Unknown Reel" by Poitin from Poitin 9:10 "The Broom of the Cowdenknowes" by Ed Miller from Generations of Change 12:32 "Ships Are Sailing/Over the Moor to Maggie" by Cady Finlayson from Irish Coffee 15:37 "Even the Great Ones Fall" by The Elders from Story Road 20:30 "Outlander Set: Loch Lomond / Comin' Thro' the Rye / Clean Pease Strae / The High Road to Linton (feat. Andy Kruspe)" by Mithril Duo from Bottom of the Punch Bowl 26:20 "The Spanish Lady" by Jesse Ferguson from Folk Favourites 29:23 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 29:58 "Amazine Grace" by The Rogues from Made in Texas 33:30 "Pay Me My Money Down" by Rambling Sailors from Bright Shining Clear 36:28 "Farewell to Ireland" by Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones from Far Away In Australia 39:58 "Ain't No Grave" by Runa from Current Affairs 44:20 "Puncheon Floor-Late For The Dance" by We Banjo 3 from Gather the Good 48:07 "Raggle Taggle Gypsy" by The Ne'er Duwels from The Ne'er Duwels 53:21 MORE CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 54:01 "Midsummer Jigs" by The Gothard Sisters from Story Girl 56:32 "How the Irish Saved My Life" by Rathkeltair from Something Good For a Change 59:58 "Hammer on the Anvil" by Wicked Tinkers from Hammered 1:03:42 "The Auld Triangle" by Ockham's Razor from Job's Comforter 1:06:42 "Fierce Cottage" by House of Hamill from Wide Awake 1:11:53 CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS 1:12:26 "Bold Jamie" by Cara Dillon from After the Morning 1;17:18 "Moneymusk/ Spey In Spate" by Oisin McAuley from Far From the Hills of Donegal 1:20:29 "Old Black Rum" by Screeched Inn from Screeched Inn 1:23:27 "Sweeney's Eyes Set" by The Flying Toads from In Stitches 1:30:22 "Gaelic Song" by The Selkie Girls from Long Time Traveling 1:36:07 CELTIC FEEDBACK 1:38:13 "Piper on Horseback/Mullingar Lea/Molloy's Favorite" by Three Mile Stone from Three Mile Stone 1:41:26 "A Stor Mo Chroi" by Lothlorien from Single 1:45:50 "Highlands: The Lass of Killiecrankie / The Ladies of Gormand / Untitled Highland / The Teelin Highland" by Battlefield Band from Beg & Borrow 1:49:03 "The Water Is Wide" by Banna De Dha from Band of Two 1:53:36 "Squire Woods' Lamentation on the Refusal of his Halfpence" by Thomas "Doc" Grauzer from Infernal Harp Racket 1:59:28 "Wild Mountain" by Rise from Uncertain Wonders 2:05:28 "The Track for the Craic" by Socks in the Frying Pan from Socks in the Frying Pan 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 Christine Weir emailed: "Hello Marc, I just want to say thanks for playing my song Samhainn, on your Thin Veil show. I've had some really nice responses to it, and sold a couple of CD's as a result! Kind regards, Christine" Chrystin Pleasants emailed: "Lucky me! Got the podcast e-mail as I am sitting in a waiting room at my car dealer’s working on my taxes. All life is portable, and thankfully, music especially so. Have loved the first two cuts, thanks so much! Not sure when they’ll be done with my vehicle, but if I don’t finish it in the next hour, then I’ll have something to listen to later in the day." John Delahunty wrote: "I for the life of me cannot remember who sings or the name of a song you played last year and it’s driving me crazy! I think it was the fall of jack o lantern or something like that but google is not helping... help me Celtic music podcast you’re my only hope" Great. Appeal to my inner geek why don't you John. Fine. There is a song called "Fall of Jack O'Lantern" by David Nigel Lloyd. You'll find it at the end of the 2015 Celtic Halloween & Samhain music special. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes 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/.

We have special feature on Temple Records this week along with new Celtic music from Alasdair White, Black Market Haggis, The Ne'er Duwels, David Curley & Mick Broderick, Sarah Copus, Arise & Go, Battlefield Band, Mike Katz, Christine Primrose, Peter Nardini, Kellswater Bridge, Dene Foye, Eamonn Flynn, Rogue Diplomats, Plastic Paddy. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://celticmusicpodcast.com  Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. http://bestcelticmusic.net    Today's show is brought to you by Louisville Irish Fest The Louisville Irish Fest is held on the final weekend in September of each year and features traditional Food, Unique Gifts, Children’s Events, Irish Dancing, Libations and Music from the Emerald Isle. Enjoy music from Blarney Castle, Runa, and Keltricity. http://louisvilleirishfest.com.   Notes * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to indie Celtic music. These are the bands who are usually trying to make it without a record label. I have a caveat about that today. I'll tell you about it in a moment. I want to ask for your help to bring these artists the attention they deserve by sharing the show with your friends. You can find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support for this show on Patreon. There are a lot of small record labels who are doing great things for Celtic musicians. One of those is Temple Records. That's the label of Battlefield Band. In addition to releasing music by Battlefield Band, the label also helps small artists who are doing great things for Scottish music. Like Christine Primrose. About the time I was finishing up the 2-hour Scottish Music show, episode #317, Temple Records sent me music from Christine Primrose. She sings in Scots Gaelic I thought she'd be a great addition to the show. I asked if they had any other music. But I didn't receive anything until the day after I published the show. So today, I'm gonna highlight several artists from Temple Records, including the first band. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS I want start by thanking everyone who picked up the 2017 Sainted Song Henger Special and collected the 10 bonus CDs from my Celtic music arhive. I really appreciate your support of this show. The collection is still on sale along with podcast t-shirts, but of course, you'll have to do without the bonus CDs. You can find all of our swag and compilation CDs in our store at http://bestcelticmusic.net/shop/  The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast exists on the generosity of our Patrons of the Podcast. You can pledge as little as $1 per episode to pay for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You'll even get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. I want to thank our newest patron: Kevin Crosson. Patrons also help me pick the next 2-hour special milestone. Become a patron today to celebrate Celtic culture through music! http://patreon.com/celticpodcast  Finally, check out http://AmeriCeltic.net. Tony Becket setup this website "to restore awareness, celebrate and preserve the culture and history of Celtic Americans by promoting live Celtic music, festivals, history & ancestry." He's working primarily with Northern California Celtic performers. And he has a YouTube channel which could use your love.  Celtic music and culture is a relatively small community. I mean, if all of the Scottish, Irish, and Welsh ancestry people united, we'd have one heck of a cultural impact. Instead, it's limited mostly to St. Patrick's Day. That's a shame. So I'd like to ask your help of spreading the word about AmeriCeltic. And I'd also encourage you to start your own local Celtic community. Help get the word out about your musicians and cultural organizations. Let's keep Celtic culture growing! And if you have a local organization, let me know. I'd be happy to either mention it here, or better yet, list it in our Celtic Music Magazine. * 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 KToo posted on iTunes: "Excellent variety of Celtic music, from trad to Celtic influence. I look forward to each new episode" Charline Grilhé emailed: "Hi Marc ! I discovered your podcast last Saturday. I just arrived in Dublin for the first time of my life for a crazy trip. I came from Paris to support Ben for a historical fencing competition followed by walking across the west coast of Ireland. Sadly I just lost my personal phone so I had no music to listen to and no Internet outside of our B&B. So I was looking for some podcasts. I discovered yours! It was a pleasure to listen to your playlist all week, during the competition and then on the wonderful cliffs of Black Head walking to Moher, in the bus to Dublin, in the plane back to Paris and finally, in my tub with a little tear thinking about this incredible trip and awesome people. Thank you for being a part of this. I'll continue to listen to your podcast until the next time ! Best, Charlie" Zak Kennedy emailed: "I listened to Episode 319 while mowing my yard and a few other chores around the house. I have also played other episodes while driving for my local transit agency. Had a few people ask what I was listening to and said they enjoyed it. I've downloaded a couple of older episodes that I missed to listen to in the run up to this year's Dublin Irish Festival. Have you been to it as a presenter or performer? Keep up the great work!" This Week in Celtic Music 0:25 "The Weatherman" by Alasdair White from An Clar Geal (The White Album) 5:53 "The Moontown Set" by Black Market Haggis from Better Than It Sounds 8:01 "You're the One" by The Ne'er Duwels from The Ne'er Duwels 11:14 "Lucking Out" by David Curley & Mick Broderick from A Brand New Day 13:25 "Gleanntain Ghlas Ghaoth Dobhair" by Sarah Copus from Moorland Winds 16:12 "Danse du Sauvage, Reel du Pendu" by Arise & Go from Arise & Go - EP 20:56 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 23:24 "Fling & Reels: The Whole Chicken in the Soup / Largo’s Fairy Dance / The Kerryman’s Daughter" by Battlefield Band with Don Meade, Tony Demarco & Robin Morton from Beg & Borrow 26:44 "Dark Lowers the Night/A Month of Sundays" by Mike Katz from A Month of Sundays 30:40 "Thig an Smeòrach as t-Earrach (The Thrush Comes in Spring)" by Christine Primrose from Gràdh is Gonadh - Guth ag aithris (Love and Loss - A Lone Voice) 35:30 "The Ballad of Lawrence Orange and Eugene Green" by Peter Nardini from Is there anybody out there? 42:22 CELTIC FEEDBACK 44:48 "Follow On" by Kellswater Bridge from As The Story Goes 50:49 "Wild Rover No More" by Dene Foye from For the Love of Haggis 53:28 "Thugamar Féin an Samhradh Linn" by Eamonn Flynn from The Irish Channel 55:58 "The Mermaid" by Rogue Diplomats from Whiskey Picnic 1:00:10 "Rundlets and Kilderkins" by Plastic Paddy from Lucky Enough VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode.  The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes 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 celticmusicpodcast.com.    

Scotland is our musical destination this week with Scottish music from Claymore, Albannach, Cormorant's Fancy, The Sorries, Rachel Hair Trio, Old Blind Dogs, Christine Primrose, The Eben Brooks Band, NUA, New Shilling, Solas, McCrae's Battalion, Black Market Haggis, Battlefield Band, Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac, Sons of Malarkey, Marc Gunn, Canned Haggis, SeaStar, Sligo Rags, Zoe Alexander, Jimi McRae, Heather Dale, Tullamore, Dublin Harpers, Smithfield Fair, Donna Germano, 3 Pints Gone, Kennedy's Kitchen, The Duplets, Jenne Lennon, Bonnie Rideout, Ed Miller, Connemara Stone Company. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://celticmusicpodcast.com  Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. http://bestcelticmusic.net   Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you m'aam tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at celticinvasion.com.   Notes * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to indie Celtic music. Most of these bands are accomplishing great things in their local communities without the help of a record label or publicist. I want to ask you bring these artists the attention they deserve by sharing the show with your friends. You can find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast comes out each and every week due to the generosity of people like you. Your kind pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. I want to thank to our newest patrons Kim Fieldstad. All of our patrons help you get a 2-hour special shows. Become a patron today! To celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can now buy 2017 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirts in our store at bestcelticmusic.net/shop. In addition to the shirt, you can also enjoy the 2017 Sainted Song Henge Collection which features the new shirt, a coffee mug, and some CDs. Find all of that in our shop. Your kind purchases promotes Celtic music and helps support this podcast. * 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 Lukas Zmuidzinas emailed: "Hello! I've been listening to your podcast for a few years now, and have always loved discovering new bands and artists every week. Last night, I had the wonderful opportunity to go see a show by a band called the Recollective, a fairly new Celtic group. I wasn't sure if you'd heard of them, but if not, you should definitely check them out!! They played an outstanding concert, and they were all very lovely people. Thanks so much for all your hard work in creating your awesome show! Cheers" Hank Woodward emailed: "Hi Marc, Just want to pass along another huge thank you for all you do in bringing us wonderful music through the Irish & Celtic Music podcast. Also wanted to relate a great musical experience I got to share with my son Jackson (rising 9th grade violist) about a month ago. We got to see Mithril perform with the local Johnson City (TN) Symphony Orchestra. I got to talk a bit with the fiddler, Tom Morely, and let him know that I first heard their music on the Irish & Celtic Music podcast. The performance was doubly special to us, as three of the performers in the orchestra we know personally through the music school (Suzuki Talent Education of Appalachia), where my son and I take our viola lessons. Thanks again for continuing to bring us all the fantastic music on the Irish & Celtic Music podcast. Slainte"   This Week in Celtic Music 0:35 "Scotland the Brave" by Claymore from Claymore 4:34 "Bare Arsed Bandits" by Albannach from The Sub-Zero Sessions EP 8:16 "MacPherson's Farewell/The Atholl Highlander" by Cormorant's Fancy from A Different Bird 13:41 "Dumbarton's Drums" by The Sorries from Auld Lang Syne 16:01 "Jigs for Mann" by Rachel Hair Trio from Tri 19:28 "A Ring on Her Hand" by Old Blind Dogs from Room With A View 23:50 "O A Leannain (Oh Sweatheart)" by Christine Primrose from Gràdh is Gonadh - Guth ag aithris (Love and Loss - A Lone Voice) 27:31 "Tha mi Sgith" by The Eben Brooks Band from Geek Mythology BREAK 31:22 "The Jacobite" by NUA from FLOW 34:36 "Leezy Lindsay" by New Shilling from Live!! 40:16 "Unnamed Shetland Reel/Da Full Rigged Ship" by Solas from All These Years 43:14 "Skara Brae" by McCrae's Battalion from Armistice Day 47:10 "Angus and the Kilt" by Black Market Haggis from Better Than It Sounds 50:46 "The St. Louis Stagger / The Ass In The Graveyard / Sandy's New Chanter" by Battlefield Band from The Producer's Choice 55:02 "Air a' Ghille Tha Mo Rùn / It Is The Lad That I Love" by Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac from Seinn 59:47 "Marie's Wedding" by Sons of Malarkey from Gulls Lad 1:03:48 CELTIC MUSIC NEWS 1:05:06 "Scots Wha Hae" by Marc Gunn from Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion 1:07:58 "Campbelltown Kiltie Ball/Black Haired Lad" by Canned Haggis from Rough Draft 1:11:25 "The Great Silkie" by SeaStar from Never Go Back 1:16:05 "The Flowers of Edinburgh" by Sligo Rags from The Night Before the Morning After 1:19:27 "Kismuil's Galley" by Zoe Alexander from Bardsong 1:22:17 "Na Criochan" by Jimi McRae from Last King of Pictland 1:27:19 "Bonny Bonny Broom" by Heather Dale from My Celtic Heart CELTIC TOP 20 1:32:09 "Mormond Braes" by Tullamore from The O'Malley's Sessions 1:35:12 "A Man's A Man" by Dublin Harpers from Shenanigans 1:39:54 "Scotland, Fair Scotland" by Smithfield Fair from Scotland, Fair Scotland 1:43:22 "Ye Banks and Braes" by Donna Germano from Celtic Echoes 1:47:01 "I Will Go, I Will Go" by 3 Pints Gone from It's About Bloody Time 1:50:58 CELTIC FEEDBACK 1:53:16 "Remember Dubh Loch" by Kennedy's Kitchen from The Birds Upon the Trees 1:57:28 "The Banks of Ness, Euro Jig" by The Duplets from Leverage 2:00:20 "Bonny Portmore" by Jenne Lennon from Songs and Stillness 2:04:08 "Bert Gonnella's Jig/Lizzie Duncan's Fancy/Ron Gone" by Bonnie Rideout from Scottish Inheritance 2:07:37 "Scotland's Story" by Ed Miller from Come Awa' Wi' Me 2:11:35 "Donald McGillavry" by Connemara Stone Company from Original VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes 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 celticmusicpodcast.com.

Enjoy some Scottish and Celtic music as we highlight musicians performing at the Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games of 2017 with Celtic music from Battlefield Band, Tullamore, Scotland Rising, Ed Miller, Willow and Her Giant, Jed Marum, Jil Chambless & Scooter Muse, The Selkie Girls, Reel Treble Band , Seamus Stout, Madi Davis, Skeleton McKee, Cleghorn, Murder the Stout, Jiggernaut. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free!  Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you m'aam tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at celticinvasion.com.   Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. This week, we're doing a special on the Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games. I decided to do this feature as an extra way to financially support the event. You see, every time you buy one of our compilation CDs or make a pledge to the podcast on Patreon, I donate some of the money to Celtic non-profits. Many of them are non-profit Celtic festivals. Last fall, I sent the Texas Scottish Festival a donation. I thought it'd be nice to promote the event with a special feature, especially since I have permission from many of the artists who are performing at the festival. You can find out more about the artists at texasscottishfestival.com and you can attend the festival May 5-7, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. The first track was... Battlefield Band is not actually performing at the Texas Scottish Festival, but Brian McNeill, one of the founding members, is. And since I don't have permission to play any of his music, I thought that'd make a nice alternative. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS If you are in a Celtic band and want to be featured on the podcast, it's easy to do. Just complete the permission form at 4celts.com. Then send me some music. If you work with a non-profit Celtic festival and want a donation or feature, just contact me. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast comes out each and every week due to the generosity of people like you. Your kind pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. We are just $18 away from the next 2-hour special. I want to thank to our newest patrons: Rory Boyle, Bill Shields, Albert Mezistrano, Rex Edwards, Dan Hulse, Chris Braga, Giulia Oblach, Jennifer D'Alessio! Become a patron today! * 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 Keeley sent in a voicemail. MarDee McDougal emailed: "THANK YOU!!! Makes me think of my Irish ancestors and my wonderful heritage." Edward Montgomery posted on Facebook: "Listening to the podcasts regularly on my way to teach each morning or on trips to Colorado and Wyoming. They are a great treat when you live where no trip is local. Buying from iTunes also!" jinxintheworld posted on iTunes: "I used to love this podcast. I've been subscribed for what seems like forever. While I still enjoy it, I find myself fast forwarding through large chunks due to the quality and type of Celtic music being played. It seems more interested in putting out lots of music rather than quality music. Just my opinion though. Still very much worth a listen." dbadvan posted on iTunes: "Uplifted in Afghanistan! Marc's superb podcast is a powerful way to lift my spirits from the demands of working a tough job in a faraway place. Thank you." This Week in Celtic Music 0:35 "Tending The Steer / Sandy Thompson / The Calrossie Cattle Wife" by Battlefield Band from The Producer's Choice 5:14 "The Ballad of Jack Dolan" by Tullamore from Wild and Wicked Youth 9:12 "Howl at the Moon" by Scotland Rising from Out of the Ashes 11:05 "Walk the Road" by Ed Miller from Come Awa' Wi' Me 14:26 "O'Carolan's Farewell to Music" by Willow and Her Giant from Demo 17:47 "Massacre at Glencoe" by Jed Marum from Calla's Waltz 21:29 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 22:40 "Jack Haggerty" by Jil Chambless & Scooter Muse from The Laverock Sang 26:16 "Norlan Wind" by The Selkie Girls from Pirate Queen 30:38 "Renwick's Ferret/Road to Errogie" by Reel Treble Band from Reel Treble Band 33:51 "The Spanish Lady" by Seamus Stout from Off the Wagon 36:44 CELTIC FEEDBACK 39:35 "The Moon" by Madi Davis from Above the Waves 43:30 "Before the Devil Knows We're Dead" by Skeleton McKee from Leave the World Laughing 47:44 "Castle Kelly" by Cleghorn from Cleghorn 52:00 "Troosers" by Murder the Stout from Murder the Stout EP 56:45 "Miners Life" by Jiggernaut from The Well VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes 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 celticmusicpodcast.com.

Let's go traveling now that St Patrick's Day is over with some Irish and Celtic music from Black Market Haggis, Patrick Penta, Jim Cope, Battlefield Band, Katherine Nagy, Avery LeVine, Byrne and Kelly, Garry O Meara, Beth Patterson/Patrick O'Flaherty, PaddyGrass, Get Up Jack, COAST, The Prodigals, House of Hamill. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.   Today's show is brought to you by the Patrons of the Podcast Every Thursday, you get an hour of awesome Celtic music by some of the best indie Celtic musicians online. Our patrons generously pledge a buck or more per episode to bring these artists into your ears. Their kind support pays for the production of the podcast including my in producing the show. Whenever we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long special. Become a patron today. Because these Celtic musicians deserve to be heard. celticmusicpodcast.com/patron/   Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS I want to welcome and thank all of the new subscribers to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. We had a big feature on iTunes last week. That and of course St. Patrick's day pushed us to the #2 most-popular Music Podcast on their charts. We also had a ton of downloads of our 17 Free Celtic MP3s for St. Patrick's Day album that was released. If you haven't gotten a copy yet, go download. You don't need to sign up to anything to get it. At least, not until the end of March. Follow the link in the shownotes. If you haven't liked us on Facebook, please do so. Every week, you'll see what the latest Celtic Music News and new Celtic CDs are thanks to Todd Wiley. If you're in a Celtic band, submit your permission form and music to us at 4celts.com. If there's a band you'd like to hear on this show, do two things. One, contact them the band and ask them submit thier music. Two, email me and tell me about the band. I'll try to reach out to them. As always, I want to send out a HUGE thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You will enjoy a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. Thanks to our newest patrons: Keith Gibson, Julie Iler Jones, Angie Arnold. Thank you so much for your generosity! Become a patron today! * 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 Kristi Green Hudson posted on Facebook: "Hi! Kristi Green listening in from Dawsonville, Georgia, USA. - Loving your show #296. I've been enjoying your podcasts for several days now - what a wonderful discovery! Great music to help me through the workday! This time last year, I was enjoying my first trip to Ireland and watching the parade pass by in Dublin! Your music helps take me back to those perfect days & favored memories! Thank you." Heidi L Kleinman Murphy posted on Facebook: "I love your music. I'm practicing the bodhran while I listen to your podcast"   This Week in Celtic Music 0:03 "7 Fig For A Kiss/Olive For a Kiss" by Black Market Haggis from Better Than It Sounds 3:10 "Farewell to Music/Abercairney House/Andrew & His Cutie Gun" by Patrick Penta from When I Was a Young Man 8:56 "Ruffled Drawers/When First Unto This Country" by Jim Cope from King of Ballyhooley 13:08 "Return to Kashmagiro/The Cuddy With the Wooden Leg" by Battlefield Band from The Producer's Choice 16:19 "Traveler's Song" by Katherine Nagy from Gypsy Lady 21:19 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 23:26 "Patsy Hanley's/The Boys of Ballisodare/The Crosses of Annagh" by Avery LeVine from Lonesome City 26:26 "Belfast" by Byrne and Kelly from Echoes 31:01 "Stealth" by Garry O Meara from Pickin' Time 35:06 "Pointe Aux Pins" by Beth Patterson/Patrick O'Flaherty from Caelic 38:30 CELTIC FEEDBACk 39:59 "The Minstrel Boy" by PaddyGrass from PaddyGrass 43:22 "Las Vegas" by Get Up Jack from The Road Home 46:52 "Big Blue Sky" by COAST from Coast 52:05 "Mountain Dew" by The Prodigals from Brothers 55:54 "Nightmare" by House of Hamill from Wide Awake VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one band. That's it. Your vote will help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes 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 celticmusicpodcast.com.

We're all about the music on this episode of Folk Roots Radio as we take a look at more of the best new releases, including a first look at the new Blackie & The Rodeo Kings duet album "Kings & Kings", a political single from Ernest Troost, Lynne Hanson's latest album "Uneven Ground" and a great compilation from Scotland's Battlefield Band. Check out the full playlist online at http://folkrootsradio.com.

Another hour of Folk Roots Radio that’s ‘all about the music’ as we take a look at more of the latest new releases. Among the new releases on this episode, we check out “Khlebnikov”, the latest from Canadian singer/songwriter Danny Michel – which was recorded far above the arctic circle, while aboard the Russian icebreaker Capitan Khlebnikov, in the middle of the arctic ocean. We also take a first listen to “Folklife”, Jayme Stone‘s follow up to the fabulous Lomax Project, a new Battlefield Band compilation, and the latest from folk great Tom Paxton. Check out the full playlist online at http://folkrootsradio.com.

Awesome Scottish music is pretty easy to find. There's a lot of brilliant traditional songs as well as modern songs and songwriters coming out of Scotland. This show touches on a teeny, tiny portion of the Scottish music I have in my catalog. You can expect a lot more when we hit our $500 milestone on Patreon. In the meantime, enjoy music from The Rogues, Bonnie Rideout, Battlefield Band, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Ed Miller, Andrew McKee, Wicked Tinkers, Don Grieve, Brobdingnagian Bards, Caledonia Swing, Lady Moon, The Freestylers of Piping, Jasper Coal, Hugh Morrison, Jiggernaut, Kilted Kings. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.   Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion of Brittany Standing stones are pretty awesome and inspiring to see. But imagine 3000 of them, together... and you, able to make a daily sojourn among the stones. This June, you can see the Carnac Stones up close and personal, just a 20 minute walk from where we are staying in the coastal village of Carnac in Northwest France. You have until February 15, 2017 to reserve your spot on the next Celtic Invasion Vacation. Enjoy the culture, history and legends on a timeless adventure with a small group of 6-8 invaders. Join the invasion at celticinvasion.com   Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS: Last week, I informed you about the free Irish & Celtic Music Podcast app. I was quickly notified that app needed updating. I have forwarded that info on to Libsyn. It should be updated soon. My apologies for that. I'll let you know as soon as I hear there's an update. If you are not on Android or iOS, I'm checking on options there as well. * I want to send out a big thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You will enjoy a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions of the show, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. We are just $12 away from the next 2-hours special. Thanks to our newest patrons: Brian Z, Gary R Hook, Jason Roberts, Nicole Theresa, plus Annie Lorkowski, and Bill Shields who raised their pledges. Thank you all for your generosity! Become a patron today! * I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening, or from one of your trips to one of the Celtic nations. Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. Alisa sent a voicemail Merbs Labrador posted on Facebook: "Hey mark, it's merbs! I'm originally from the Philippines. living now in New Zealand.. I really love irish & celtic music. I discovered your podcast through the celtic roots podcast with raymond in belfast northern ireland. It all started back 2011 when I was working in the desert, with lots of my irish workmates. I was inspired and got addicted to listening to celtic music. Best of luck to your program, I'm lookin forward to be one of your patron. Cheers" Ma-Ho-Ney posted on iTunes: "Great music, love the themes! I am making my own top music playlist based off of the songs I hear on the podcasts. I used the detailed podcast descriptions to identify the artist and songs and then get them from iTunes! A lot of great music, artists and free stuff! Worth subscribing, and not just around Saint Patrick's Day! Martha Meyers emailed a picture: "Boo for just making apps for the robot and the fruit. Your developer should look into resources for easily porting iOS apps as Universal Windows Apps. Now that’s done, attached is a pic of the blanket I mentioned in the comments for show 291."   This Week in Celtic Music 0:39 "Jigs: Partners in Time, Ian McCleod, The Seagull, The Hen's March" by The Rogues from Scottish Rogues 6:46 "Invergarry Castle/Sutherland Calquhoun's Jig/O as" by Bonnie Rideout from Scottish Inheritance 11:40 "Seven Braw Gowns/Miss MacLeod's Minuet" by Battlefield Band from The Producer's Choice 14:14 "The Willows" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Scatter Pipes 19:06 "My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose" by Ed Miller from Many's The Fine Tale 22:59 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 24:37 "Bonnie Portmore" by Andrew McKee from The Irish Bard 28:50 "Hornpipe/Jig Set" by Wicked Tinkers from Banger for Breakfast 31:07 "The Trooper and The Maid" by Don Grieve from A Drop o'the Best 33:15 "Oor Hamlet" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Real Men Wear Kilts 37:00 "Drummond Set: Miss Drummond of Perth/Louden's Bonnie Woods & Braes/The Devil in the Kitchen" by Caledonia Swing from Something Like That! 39:39 "Loch Lomond" by Lady Moon from Fairy's Love Song 44:03 CELTIC FEEDBACk 47:11 "The Heavy Hitter/The Shape of Piping to Come" by The Freestylers of Piping from The Shape of Piping to Come 52:22 "Twa Corbies" by Jasper Coal from 1000 Feet Closer to hell 55:11 "Tramps and Hawkers" by Hugh Morrison from Scotland Is free 58:38 "Macfurley's Rant" by Jiggernaut from The Well 1:06:02 "Flower of Scotland" by Kilted Kings from Name On My Soul VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2016 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes 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 celticmusicpodcast.com.

Instrumental Celtic music is one of the driving forces of Celtic culture. Enjoy Celtic tunes from Andrew Finn Magill, Runa, Bill Troxler, Battlefield Band, Wolf & Clover, Myddle Earth, Vicki Swan, Oisin McAuley, Jed Marum, Crepuscule, Cady Finlayson and Vita Tanga, Sons of Malarkey, Susana Seivane, NUA.  Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion of Brittany Standing stones are pretty awesome and inspiring to see. But imagine 3000 of them, together... and you, able to make a daily sojourn among the stones. This June, you can see the Carnac Stones up close and personal, just a 20 minute walk from where we are staying in the coastal village of Carnac in Northwest France. You have until February 15, 2017 to reserve your spot on the next Celtic Invasion Vacation. Enjoy the culture, history and legends on a timeless adventure with a small group of 6-8 invaders. Join the invasion at celticinvasion.com   Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. * 3-Hour Celtic Instrumental Show #204 and the Celtic Instrumentals #103 * TradConnect is accepting your votes for Album of the Year. I see several artists who've been featured on our podcast on that list, including: Andrew Finn Magill, Caladh Nua, Crepuscule, Innisfall, Jennifer Licko, NUA, Runa, Socks in the Frying Pan, We Banjo 3. We have some outstanding artists on this show, and I really would love to support them for their generosity to this podcast. So do me a favor and go vote. Now I should point out that you do need to be a member of TradConnect and membership is free. But this will do wonders for our awesome musicians and our community. * I want to send out a big thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You will enjoy a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions of the show, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. We are just $25 away from 2-hours of Scottish music. And of course, next week, we have a 2-hour retrospective coming your way. Thanks to our newest patrons: Tony, Mark Muller, Michael Bromund, Terri Stinnett-Herczeg. Become a patron today! * I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening, or from one of your trips to one of the Celtic nations. Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. Here's a voicemaili from Sarah. John Gimler in Indiana left a voicemail as well. Voice: James from Indiana I got a text from Dawsonville, GA. They wrote: "Listening to podcast #287 & prepping Triceratops bones" From Neah Bay, WA: "Making Christmas cookies listening to your podcast" Allan Marcotte emailed a Christmas picture: "I enclose a picture of the star for the top of my tree and it is special. This is the same star that topped the Christmas trees that I grew up with back in the 60's and 70's. For years my younger sister had it but did not use it. A few years back I asked for it. Well this year for Christmas, I found that she had sent it to me. Talk about a wonderful surprise and a flood of memories. I want to wish you and your family a most Merry Christmas and joyous New Year"   This Week in Celtic Music 0:43 "The Green Fields of Glentown / The Old Dudeen / McFadden's Handsome Daughter" by Andrew Finn Magill from Roots 5:37 "The Hunter Set" by Runa from Current Affairs 11:27 "Irish Wind" by Bill Troxler from 12 Degrees of Separation 16:00 "The Canongate Twitch / Steamboat To Detroit / Twenty Pounds of Gin / Break Yer Bass Drone" by Battlefield Band from The Producer's Choice 20:18 "Sí Bheag Sí Mhor" by Wolf & Clover from Single 23:39 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 25:06 "Cliffs of Moher" by Myddle Earth from Celtic Jigs & Reels 27:55 "Fikavalsen" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Single 30:47 "Quebec Reels" by Oisín McAuley from Far From The Hills Of Donegal 34:29 "Calla's Waltz" by Jed Marum from Calla's Waltz 39:34 CELTIC FEEDBACK 42:20 "Mrs Stewart of Grandtully Set" by Crepuscule from Horizon 47:32 "All Set for St. Pat's" by Cady Finlayson and Vita Tanga from Electric Green 50:38 "Fiona's Chicken & Waffles" by Sons of Malarkey from Gulls Lads 52:11 "Foliada do Quinteiro" by Susana Seivane from Os Sonos que Volven 58:24 "Wide Open" by NUA from FLOW VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2016 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes 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 celticmusicpodcast.com.

We're take a glimpse at the music of The Highlands this week with awesome Celtic music from Battlefield Band, Socks in the Frying Pan, Seamus Kennedy, Bonnie Rideout, Ed Miller, Solas, Gallowglass Irish Trio, Jamie Smith's MABON, Stout Pounders, Terry Griffith, The Led Farmers, The Ne'er Duwels, Kailyarders, Barleyjuice, SeaStar.  If you enjoy this podcast, then please rate the show on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Then subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Subscribe today to download 34 Celtic MP3s for free. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. And remember to Vote in the Celtic Top 20 to help me create next year's Best Celtic Music 2016 episode.   Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans to exotic locations around the world. We don’t travel in big tour buses and see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to Know the region through its culture, history, and legends. Plus, I bring you some great Celtic music by me and other Celtic artists. We're going to Brittany in 2017. Subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at celticinvasion.com   Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. * If you joined me on Facebook over the past couple o'weeks, you would've read a bunch of Celtic Music Spotlights. If you ever wanted to find out more about the bands in the show, these short features are both informative and fun. Plus, this week, we posted a list of upcoming Celtic festivals for the next month. I'm hoping that will be a new regular feature. * I have a free show of Hobbit Drinking Songs tonight on Concert Window. * You have until September 27th to make a pledge on Kickstarter for the new Kilted Kings album. If you want a physical CD and some cool swag, including an album by Seamus Kennedy, now is the time to pledge. * I want o send out a quick thanks to our newest patron Frank Donahue and also to Stephen Bernhardt who upped his per episode donation to help us get a closer to our next milestone that will bring you 2-hours of Celtic Women, plus an extra hour and half of music in October in addition to the regular shows. Become a Patron today, because we are helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. * I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening, or from one of your trips to one of the Celtic nations. Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. Paul & Judith wrote shared a picture in the shownotes: "Hey Marc, We listened to this fantastic podcast whilst driving back to the ferry port at Ouistreham, Normandie, in northern France from La Loire to catch the ferry back home to Southern England. It made the drive go so much quicker! Thank you so much for putting it together – we really appreciate all your efforts!" Tess Walsh shared a picture on Facebook and wrote. "Enjoying your podcast while drinking my nana's tea and doing homework. Thank you for keeping me focused, keep up the good work." In last week's Celtic Music Magazine, I asked what people were doing for Halfway to St. Patrick's Day. Dan Diviney wrote: "Hi there Marc, I’ll be celebrating Halfway to St. Paddy’s Day with Across the Pond again this year. We’re at The Garryowen Irish Pub in Gettysburg, PA." Johnston Davidson wrote: "Our band, 33 1/3rd, will be celebrating Halfway to St Patrick's Day at Molly Malone's in Townsville, North Queensland, Australia, supporting traditional and contemporary Celtic music in the Southern Hemisphere. Warm work! Have a great day!" Elaine Christian wrote: "The Southwest Celtic Music Association is producing a halfway to St. Pat's show but we're doing it on Friday Sept. 16" Luiz Armando Capra Filho wrote: "Hello Marc! I love your show! And living in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. The southernmost state of Brazil. I found your podcast during the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in 2014. Since then, I follow weekly. I am a teacher and I listen to your show as I travel to the next town where I teach. Thank you, all the groups and Celtic fans. It lights up my days. Buen camino ! Viva Santiago! (Amazing show 275)" Lynda Noble MacNeil wrote: "I love that you are playing such wonderful and off the beaten track music. I always hear a tune that I just have to learn! I will be celebrating “halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” on the 18th, making music with my band Gaelic Muses at Lily Mac’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in Sunnyvale, CA. We will be mixing it up with piratey tunes, to link in to “talk like a pirate day”. We are 3 chicks in corsets playing Celtic music, both rock and traditional. I know we’ll have a blast! We don’t have a cd yet, maybe this year, but when it happens, I’ll be absolutely thrilled to hear one of our tunes on your podcast. Meanwhile, you give me constant inspiration. Thank you SO much!"   This Week in Celtic Music 0:28 "Highlands: The Lass of Killiecrankie / The Ladies of Gormand / Untitled Highland / The Teelin Highland" by Battlefield Band from Beg & Borrow 4:41 "The Track for the Craic" by Socks in the Frying Pan by Socks in the Frying Pan 8:56 "Finnegan's Wake" by Seamus Kennedy from By Popular Demand 13:05 "North Highland Tunes" by Bonnie Rideout from Celtic Circles 18:20 "Highland Laddie" by Ed Miller from Scottish Voice 21:59 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 23:14 "Little Bird of Heaven (feat. Mairead Phelan)" by Solas from All These Years 26:22 "Executioner's Jig" by Gallowglass Irish Trio from All Our Best 28:49 "Yes We Sing Now" by Jamie Smith's MABON from Windblown 32:14 "Atholl Highlanders" by Stout Pounders from Thirst 34:05 "Highland Paddy" by Terry Griffith from For My Grandfathers 37:36 CELTIC FEEDBACK 40:30 "Share the Wealth" by The Led Farmers from Katie 43:42 "Meet Me Back in Ireland" by The Ne'er Duwels from The Ne'er Duwels 48:19 "Highland Lovers Song" by Kailyarders from The Black Well 51:01 "Nancy Drinks Tequila" by Barleyjuice from A Night at the Pub 56:39 "Highland Mary" by SeaStar from Never Go Back VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2016 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. 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It's funny how when I come up with an episode title I like, the whole show seems to take on a mood that seems just like the title. That's certainly the case for the Wild Geese in a Summer Storm. Just wait til you get to the bagpipes. If that doesn't bring it home, nothing will. Great indie Celtic music from Hearthfire Duo, Andy Lamy, An Triur, Battlefield Band, Rebecca Gilbert and Kellswater Bridge, Jed Marum, Black Market Haggis, McGinty, Scottish Octopus, Mickey Coleman, The Freestylers of Piping, Niteworks, Murder the Stout, Leaping Lulu.  If you enjoy this podcast, then please rate the show on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Then subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Subscribe today to download 34 Celtic MP3s for free. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. And remember to Vote in the Celtic Top 20. Vote once for each episode and you can help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2016 episode.   Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans to exotic locations around the world. We don’t travel in big tour buses and see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to Know the region through its culture, history, and legends. Plus, I bring you some great Celtic music by me and other Celtic artists. You can help me decide where we are going in 2017. Subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at celticinvasion.com Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. * I want to thank each and everyone of the Patrons of the Podcast for your kind and generous support of this show. Your pledge of $1 or more per episode covers the cost of producing the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast including: web hosting, advertising, technical support, and buying new music. It also pays for my time in producing the show. AND I donate 10% of your pledges to Celtic Non-Profits. We're doing works thanks to you. Whenever we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode of Celtic Music. The next will bring you two-hours of Celtic Women. Special thanks to Joyce Pavelko and Steven our latest patrons.Become a Patrons of the Podcast today. Because we are celebrating Celtic culture through music together. *If you enjoy the music in this show, then you might also enjoy our Facebook Live video shows. The New Celtic CDs show is broadcast on Fridays and the Celtic Music News takes place on Mondays. Each show is between 3-5 minutes. This week, both shows will be pre-recorded since I'm off to the beach with my family. * You can get your very own 2016 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirts through our Celtic Music Store. Follow the link in the shownotes, or better yet, follow the link in the Celtic Music Magazine, when you subsribe and you'll save 10%. And if you already have a shirt. Take a picture and send it in. * I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening, or from one of your trips to one of the Celtic nations.   This Week in Celtic Music 0:27 "Reel Time" by Hearthfire Duo from Rising Tides 3:08 "Reels: Tommy Coen's / Poll an Madra Uisce (The Otter's Holt) / The Lame Fisherman" by Andy Lamy from The New Blackthorn Stick 6:36 "Sovay" by An Triur from Three People 9:48 "Strathspey & Reels: Sporan Dhomhnaill / Mist on the Glen (The Devils of Dublin) / Miss Monaghan" by Battlefield Band with Nuala Kennedy from Beg & Borrow 14:21 "Red Is the Rose" by Rebecca Gilbert and Kellswater Bridge from Origin 18:52 CELTIC MUSIC NEWS 20:02 "The Wild Geese" by Jed Marum from Calla's Waltz 23:22 "Concertina Reel Set" by Black Market Haggis from 26:10 "Brennan on the Moor" by McGinty from Ballads and Bar Tunes 29:14 "The Ferret/Voodoo Child" by Scottish Octopus from Live in Union Square 36:34 CELTIC FEEDBACK 38:52 "Holylands Belfast" by Mickey Coleman from Carefully Crafted 41:52 "The Heavy Hitter/The Shape of Piping to Come" by The Freestylers of Piping from The Shape of Piping to Come 47:00 "Aiseag Maol Rubha" by Niteworks from NW 50:47 "Sound the Pibroch" by Murder the Stout from EP 54:45 "Summer Storm" by Leaping Lulu from Into the West The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. You can post feedback in the shownotes at celticmusicpodcast.com.

Who's your Celtic music hero? Maybe you'll find a new one on this week's podcast with indie Celtic music from New Shilling, Dublin 4, Seamus Stout, Faerydae, Mazz O'Flaherty, Jimi McRae, Heather Dale, Sarah Dinan, The Langer's Ball, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Acoustra, Kilmaine Saints, Albannach, Rathkeltair, The Sandcarvers, Battlefield Band. If you enjoy this podcast, then please rate the show on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Then subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Subscribe today to download 34 Celtic MP3s for free. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. And remember to Vote in the Celtic Top 20. Vote once for each episode and you can help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2016 episode.   Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans to exotic locations around the world. We don’t travel in big tour buses and see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to Know the region through its culture, history, and legends. Plus, I bring you some great Celtic music by me and other Celtic artists. You can help me decide where we are going in 2017. Subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at celticinvasion.com   Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. * Each week, 153 people pledge $1 or more per episode to help pay for the production of the podcast. Whenever we hit a Milestone, you get an extra-long episode of Celtic music. You can Become a Patrons of the Podcast and help us hit the next Milestone which will feature 2-hours of Celtic Women. Special thanks to our newest Patrons: Mark Hughes, Jeff Fischer, and Frank Donahue. * Starting this week, I am swapping the Facebook Live shows. These shows are live streaming video shows I shoot on Facebook and feature news from artists in the latest episodes. The New Celtic CDs show will be released on Friday. Celtic Music News will be on next Monday, May 2. The exact time of the stream is uncertain at present. I will try announce the show on our Facebook page within 30 minutes of show time if you want to watch, usually around 8:30 am or 2 pm. The shows are short, between 3-5 minutes, and you can always watch a replay if you miss the live broadcast. You can also subscribe to the feed to be notified of new Facebook Live streams. Just check out one of the past shows and click the link in the top right corner. * You can still nominate the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast for Best Music in the 11th annual Podcast Awards. You have until April 30 to go to podcastawards.com and make your nomination. * I'm performing an internet concert on Concert Window on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 8pm. Mark your calendar. * You can get your very own 2016 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirts through our Celtic Music Store. Follow the link in the shownotes, or better yet, follow the link in the Celtic Music Magazine, when you subsribe and you'll save 10%. And if you already have a shirt. Take a picture and send it in. Also I am reordering my popular "Kilted For Her Pleasure" t-shirts. You have until May 5th to place an order for any size, and save 15% using the coupon code KILTSRULE. * I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening, or from one of your trips to one of the Celtic nations.   This Week in Celtic Music 0:27 "Ah, Surely Set" by New Shilling from Live!! 4:22 "Farewell to Erin" by Dublin 4 7:48 "The Maid Who Sold Her Barley" by Seamus Stout from Off the Wagon 10:05 "The Monighan/The Butterfly/Cooley's Reel" by Faerydae from Changeling 14:48 "I Will Stand On This Land" by Mazz O'Flaherty from The Borrowed Angels Singing Songs By Mazz O'Flaherty 16:36 "Donald of Laggan (Monster Mix)" by Jimi McRae from Last King of Pictland 20:37 CELTIC MUSIC NEWS 22:33 "Mordred's Lullaby (TOL Mix)" by Heather Dale from Avalon 25:40 "The Hero's Return" by Sarah Dinan from From the Ashes 28:10 "Cork Dry Gin" by The Langer's Ball from Whiskey Outlaws 30:27 "Bandit" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Scatter Pipes 38:13 CELTIC FEEDBACK 42:00 "Gypsy Queen" by Acoustra from The Way It Was 44:36 "Ten Fathoms Deep" by Kilmaine Saints from The Good, The Plaid, and The Ugly 48:21 "Rath'N'The Nach (Live)" by Albannach and Rathkeltair from Rathkeltair & Friends CPR 55:44 "Annie McGrew" by The Sandcarvers from Dealin' Craic 59:53 "One Night in My Youth" by Battlefield Band from Beg & Borrow The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. You can post feedback in the shownotes at celticmusicpodcast.com.

Happy Celtic Valentine's Day! I'm happy to share with you a bunch of Celtic love songs and tunes which show the Celts know as much as about love as anyone, some even more passionately so. You'll enjoy great Celtic music from Mithril Duo, Tullamore, The Makem & Spain Brothers, Battlefield Band, Colleen Raney & Colm Maccárthaigh, Marc Gunn, Scott Hoye, Seamus Kennedy, Steel Clover, The ShamRogues , The McCabes, Celtic Cross, Carbon Leaf, Finbar Furey. If you enjoy this podcast, then please rate the show on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Then subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Subscribe today to download 34 Celtic MP3s for free. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. And remember to Vote in the Celtic Top 20. Vote once for each episode and you can help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2016 episode.   Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans to exotic locations around the world. We don’t travel in big tour buses and see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to Know the region through its culture, history, and legends. Plus, I bring you some great Celtic music by me and other Celtic artists. We're going to Cornwall in 2016. Subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at celticinvasion.com   Notes: * Each week, 139 people pledge $1 or more per episode to help pay for the production of the podcast. Whenever we hit a Milestone. You get an extra long episode of Celtic music. Right now, we are $6 away from a 2-hour Celtic music special highlighting the indie Celtic music of Canada. You can Become a Patrons of the Podcast. Special thanks to our newest Patrons: Christoffel, Amy, Robert * Plans for this year's St Patrick's Day Internet Music Festival are in full swing. We have our first musician, aside from me, who will submit a video for this year's festival. If you're a Celtic musician and want to join. Visit the website for details. * I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can email a written comment to music@celticmusicpodcast.com along with a picture of what you're doing while listening to this podcast or from one of your trips to one of the Celtic nations.   This Week in Celtic Music 0:30 "The Price of My Pig / Kitty's Wedding (feat. Andy Kruspe)" by Mithril Duo from Bottom of the Punch Bowl 4:00 "Wedding Jigs" by Tullamore from Wild and Wicked Youth 8:42 "Nancy O" by The Makem & Spain Brothers from Up the Stairs 13:02 "Slow Air & Jig: The Glasgow Lasses / The Scottish Lovers" by Battlefield Band with Leo McCann from Beg & Borrow 17:05 "Mary and the Soldier" by Colleen Raney & Colm Maccárthaigh from Cuan 20:05 CELTIC MUSIC NEWS 22:18 "Purple Flower" by Marc Gunn from Celtic Love 25:43 "Eleanor Plunkett/Fanny Poer" by Scott Hoye from Black Rose 29:48 "Grace" by Seamus Kennedy from A Smile and a Tear 34:03 "Dunmore Lassies" by Steel Clover from Take the Crown 38:02 CELTIC FEEDBACK 40:01 "Leaving of Liverpool" by The ShamRogues from Drunken Memories 43:35 "Reely Funky: Cos Cob Reel, Love Of The Endings" by The McCabes from Dark Before the Dawn 47:53 "Strange Love" by Celtic Cross from Saoirse's Heart 51:07 "Mary Mac" by Carbon Leaf from Echo Echo 55:11 "Walking With My Love (with Mary Black)" by Finbar Furey from Colours The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. You can post feedback in the shownotes at celticmusicpodcast.com.  

Nollaig Shona Daoibh! That's Merry Christmas for those who don't speak Gaelic, like myself. It may be Christmas, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy some splendid Celtic music for the holidays from these great Celtic musicians: Mithril Duo, Battlefield Band with Leo McCann, Poor Clares, Musical Blades, Ceol Gan Achar, Marc Gunn & Jamie Haeuser, Bow Triplets, Poitin, Fionnuala Sherry, Good Foot, Jacie McConnell, The Led Farmers, Sylvia Platypus, Black 47, Beyond the Pale. If you enjoy this podcast, then please rate the show on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Then subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Subscribe today to download 34 Celtic MP3s for free. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. And remember to Vote in the Celtic Top 20. Your active voting will help define the Top 20 songs of 2015 at the end of the year.   Today's show is brought to you by Patrons of the Podcast There is a lot that goes into the production of a successful podcast. I want to thank the 127 kind patrons of this podcast for your generosity, especially during the holiday season. You too can become a patron for as little as $1 per episode. Go to SongHenge.com for more details. And if you're not giving to this podcast, support a band in the podcast, or make a donation to your favorite charity. Spread the love this holiday season.   Notes: * Thanks to the Patrons of the Podcast. Your kind and generous support keeps this show running every week. Become a Patron. Special thanks to our newest Patrons: Rebecca * The Celtic Christmas Podcast four episodes this year. Don't miss the show and please celebrate the holidays with us. You can find more Celtic Christmas resources here. * I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Send me pictures of what you're doing or picture of one of your travels to Ireland or Scotland   This Week in Celtic Music "O'Carolan's Favorite Jig" by Mithril Duo from Bottom of the Punch Bowl "Reels: The Five Mile Chase / The Black Haired Lass / Miss Girdle" by Battlefield Band with Leo McCann from Beg & Borrow "Stone Whispers" by Poor Clares from Change of Habbit "Foggy Dew" by Musical Blades from Treasures of Old "Hedigans Fancy Hawson" by Ceol Gan Achar from Ceol Gan Achar "Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ye" by Marc Gunn & Jamie Haeuser from How America Saved Irish Music "Here's a Great Night" by Bow Triplets from Never Too Early "Honeycake" by Poitin from Bofiguifluki "The Last Rose" by Fionnuala Sherry from Songs From Before "Mountain Road/Hunter's Purse" by Good Foot from Good Foot "Cuan Sianail (Storm on the Ocean)" by Jacie McConnell from Mystical Moments A Sign Of Things To Come "Drinking with the Lads" by The Led Farmers from Lucy "Raggle Taggle Gypsy" by Sylvia Platypus from Sylvia Platypus "Ballad of Brendan Behan" by Black 47 from Last Call "Farrel O'Gara's/Bellharbor/Siobhan O'Donnell's" by Beyond the Pale from Queen of Skye The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. You can post feedback in the shownotes or email me music@celticmusicpodcast.com.

PODCAST: 18 Oct 2015  01 Song: The Mickey Dam / The Haughs O' Cromdale / The Glasgow Hornpipe (Featuring Mike Whellans & Robin Morton) - Battlefield Band - Beg & Borrow 02 The Golden Vanity - Sam Kelly - The Lost Boys 03 San Francisco Bay Blues - The Flatlanders - Live At The One Knite June 8th, 1972 04 The Green Gates: The Boy In The Gap - Stockton's Wing - Stockton's Wing - Jigs, Reels & Songs 05 The Circus - The Chaplins - The Circus 06 The Bullingdon Circus - Robb Johnson - Win, Lose Or Draw 07 There But For Fortune - Joan Baez - The Best Of The Vanguard Years 08 Everybody Ought To Treat A Stranger Right - Blind Willie Johnson - The Complete Masters 09 Bed For The Night - Maura O’Connell - Western Highway (Charlie McGettigan) 10 Black Jack David - Cliff Carlisle - British Songs In The USA 11 Gypsy Davey - Barry Dransfield - Wings Of The Sphinx 12 Frankie and Johnnie - Hilary James - You Don't Know (Featuring Simon Mayor) 13 Pat The Budgie - Blazin' Fiddles - Blazin' Fiddles 14 Sweet Thames, Flow Softly - Rufus Wainwright - Joy Of Living: A Tribute To Ewan MacColl 15 The Compañeros - Christy Moore - Joy Of Living: A Tribute To Ewan MacColl 16 The Leaving Of Liverpool - Steve Tilston - Of Many Hands

PODCAST: 14 Sep 2014 01 - The Lazy Boy Chant - The Chair - Hunka 02 - Both Sides The Tweed - The McCalmans - The Greentrax Years 03 - No Gods And Precious Few Heroes - Dick Gaughan - Sail On 04 - Och’ Is Duine Truagh Me - Battlefield Band - Dookin’ 05 - Queen Among The Heather - Belle Stewart - Three Score And Ten  06 - The Twa Sisters  - Emily Smith - Echoes 07 - Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway - Billy Connolly and Gerry Rafferty - Best Of The Humblebums 08 - Leezie Lindsay - Eddie Reader - Peacetime 09 - Till Tomorrow - Dougie Maclean - Till Tomorrow 10 - A Man’s A Man - Ewan McLennan - Rags And Robes  11 - Turas San Lochmor - Julie Fowlis - Live At Perthshire Amber 12 - Three Nights And A Sunday - Matt McGinn - If It Wasnae For The Union 13  - Da Slockit Light / Smith O‘Couster / Da Grocer - Tom Anderson and Aly Bain - The Silver Bow 14 - The Scottish Breakaway - Hamish Imlach - Border Lands 15 - Freedom Come A’ Ye - Kris Drever - Mark The Hard Earth 16 - Caledonia - Frankie Miller - Caledonia

Hi there, We’re celebrating the 2013 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards in this podcast. If you would like to vote (until November 22nd 2013 go to www.scotstradmusicawards.com). First up is Beer from Ross Ainslie’s Wide Open CD (nominated in Album in the Year). Then it is Fiona Hunter (nominated in Scots Singer of the Year) from her March 2014 released new CD and then Ailie Robertson’s Traditional Spirits album (Ailie is nominated in Instrumentalist of the Year). We finish off with the remaining 3 Album of the Year nominees. First it is Cruinn, then Battlefield Band’s Room Enough for All and finishing off the podcast with Marie Fielding’s An Tra. Visit www.footstompin.com for all your Scottish music and culture needs.

PODCAST: 06 Oct 2013 01 - La Turlutte de Rotoculture - de Temps Antan 02 - Bonny Gateshead Lass - Bob Fox 03 - Wherefore Art Thou Jane - Mean Mary 04 - Sauchiehall St Salsa / McHugh’s Other Foot / The Man With Two Women - Battlefield Band 05 - Awake Awake - The Full English 06 - The Ballad of Tom Joad - Patrick Street 07 - The Ghost of Tom Joad - Springsteen / Seeger 08 - Handsome Polly O - Dervish 09 - Let the Bulgine Run - Jolly Jack 10 - Old Bangum - Rayna Gellert 11 - Dark Eyed Molly / Snowy Monday - Pilgrim's Way 12 - Bye Bye Bohemia - Tom Yates 13 - Hippy on the Highway - Tom Patcheco 14 - Farewell Farewell - Martin Carthy and Maddy Prior 15 - Jimmy’s Jone to Flanders - Jim Malcolm 16 - The Drinking Gourd - Eric Bibb 17 - Rambling Siuler - Swan and Dyer 18 - Rambling Irishman - Arcady

PODCAST: 22 Sep 2013 01 - Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves - Dervish 02 - Stand By Your Guns - The Full English 03 - I Must Away Now - Jennifer Byrne 04 - Down the Well - Will Varley 05 - Granny Hold the Candle While I Shave the Chicken’s Lip - Capercaille 06 - Hunt the Hare (Pt. II) - Lisa Knapp 07 - Paddy On The Railway - Churchfitters 08 - Birmingham Hotel - Reg Meuross 09 - The Beat Hotel - Allan Taylor 10 - Lovers Ghost - Niamh Parsons 11 - Silbury Hill - Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin 12 Barbara Allen - Freda Black (website download) 13 - Gum Shellac - Tommy McCarthy 14 - Neidin - Tommy O'Sullivan 15 - Journey to Mull - Tim Edey 16 - The World is Shaking - Ribbon Road 17 - Banks of Marble - Lau 18 - I Am The Common Man - Battlefield Band

PODCAST: 14 Apr 2013 Sig - Doon Reel - Frankie Lane 01 - Vincent Black Lightning - Ewan Robertson02 - The Last Thing On My Mind - Tom Paxton03 - Lula, Lula, Don't You Go To Bingo - Boozoo Chavis04 - Jaybird / Cherokee Shuffle - Bill Spence05 - Saints and Sinners - Jeana Leslie and Siobhan Miller06 - Isobel - Jake Thackray07 - Blackbird Song - Rebekah Findlay08 - Bagpipe Music - Battlefield Band09 - One Hand on the Radio - Coope, Boyes and Simpson10 - The Show - Anna Corcoran11 - The Young Sailor Cut Down In His Prime - Dave Burland12 - Inisheer - Tim Edey and Brendan Power13 - The Blarney Roses / Going to the Well - Alistair Russell and Chris Parkinson14 - Sweet Nightingale - Kirsty Bromley15 - Now I’m Easy - Martyn Wyndham Reed16 - Sliding Delta - Hans Theesink Sig - Doon Reel - Frankie Lane

Hi there, The latest Foot Stompin' podcast features Marie Fielding's An Tra, Eddie Reeder singing Dragonfiles, a set of tunes from the new Session A9 Live DVD, a beautiful song from Billy McIsaac - Lochaber, an air from the Battlefield Band and we finish off with a rockin set from Bags of Rock! Visit www.footstompin.com for all your Scottish music and culture needs.

Although the origins of golf are widely debated, the game developed and matured in Scotland. On this episode of Simply Scottish, the latest in our Sport in Scotland series, we explore the history of golf. Learn how golf advanced from a short stick and ball pastime to the majestic game it is today. Discover golf's greats with our profiles of past and present players, including Old Tom Morris, Dorothy Campbell, Willie Anderson, and Colin Montgomerie. And join in as we look at Scotland's top golf courses, from the Old Course of St. Andrew to Gleneagles, site of the 2014 Ryder Cup. All this plus music from Sketch, Battlefield Band, Alistair Ogilvy, and Olympic Swimmers.

Hi there,   This weeks podcast is our centenary edition! It features tracks that I love and have influenced me. It starts with The Easy Club followed by The Battlefield Band. Then another golden oldie from Polkemmet Ground Pipe Band and then the only modern track is from Julie Fowlis! Next up is Rod Paterson singing the Birks of Invermay and I finish up with my favourite band of all time - Silly Wizard! Visit www.footstompin.com for all your Scottish music and culture needs.

Hi there, This is a special MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards edition. To vote in the Awards please visit ScottishCultureOnline.com. First up we have The Unusual Suspects with Big Like This. They are nominated in the Live Act of the Year Award. Next is Barbara Dymock singing Bonnie Hieland Laddie from her Hilbert's Hotel release. Barbara is nominated in Citty Finlayson Scots Singer of the Year. Then we have Matheu Watson who is nominated in Instrumentalist of the Year. The it's Gaelic singer of the year nominee Maeve MacKinnon from her Don't Sing Love Songs release. Nearly there! We feature Field Marsh Montgomery Pipe Band playing a set of hornpipes (Pipe Band of the Year) and finish of the show with Folk Band of the Year nominated Battlefield Band. Visit www.footstompin.com for all your Scottish music and culture needs.

Hi there, We're back with our regular podcast of great Scottish music. We start of with Peter Nardini's Is There Anybody Out There? (for a change starting the podcast!) and then go on to play the Battlefield Band's classic release On the Rise. We then hear some fabulous singing from Jimmy Hutchison on his Corachree CD. We then feature the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2011's Massed Pipes and Drums and then play a track from the late Ray Fisher. We finish up the podcast with Chris Stout's Brazilian Theory. Visit www.footstompin.com for all your Scottish music and culture needs.

Celtic Christmas music from the 2009 Celtic Christmas Special, Part 1 of the Cleveland Celtic Podcast. Music from  Men of Worth, The Elders, Carbon Leaf, Eileen Ivers, Wicked Tinkers, Battlefield Band, Alison Brown Quartet With Joe Craven, Deborah Friou & Julia Lane, Teada, Castlebay, Julia Lane, Golden Bough, The Mickeys, Rose And Thistle Band. "Little Drummer Boy" by Men of Worth from A Winter's Carol "Christmas Day" by The Elders Special Internet Release "What Child Is This" by Carbon Leaf from Christmas Single "The Cherry Tree Carol" by Rose And Thistle Band from Celtic Christmas "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" by Eileen Ivers from An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas "Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel" by Wicked Tinkers from A Piper's Christmas "Snow on the Hills/Xesus and Felisa" by Battlefield Band from The Best of Battlefield Band 1977-2001 "O'Carolan's/Welcome Christmas" by Alison Brown Quartet With Joe Craven from Evergreen "The Wexford Carol" by Deborah Friou & Julia Lane from Yuletide Treasure "Winter" by Sora from Heartwood "Reels: The Holly Spoon/Christmas in America/Christmas Eve" by Teada from Irish Christmas in America "O'Rourke's Feast" by Castlebay from Going Home "Ding Dong Merrily" by Julia Lane from Angels We Have Heard "The Holly And The Ivy" by Golden Bough from Winter's Dance "Huntington Castle" by The Mickeys Podcast Exclusive "Christ Child Lullabye" by Rose And Thistle Band from Celtic Christmas  

BATTLEFIELD BAND from Scotland has been performing on the international scene for more than three decades, and is one of the premier Celtic bands in the world. Founded in 1969 and named after the �Battlefield� area of Glasgow, the band pioneered the integration of bagpipes with fiddle, keyboards, guitar and voice, mixing the old songs and tunes with new self-penned material, playing them on a unique fusion of ancient and modern instruments. PAULY ZARB is originally from Australia. His home base is now Bardstown, KY while traveling the country performing his rootsy musical blend. His music combines keyboards, drums, hi-hat, guitar, flute, pan pipes, tin whistles, accordion, harmonica, digerridoo ... often all in the same song. He and his brother received the Best Folk Album award at the Queensland Sunny Music Awards in 2001.

Here's our October 2009 Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast. We've a range of new releases in this podcast. We start with the fanfare from Edinburgh Tattoo 2009 and then head into a new compilation of fiddler Archie McAllister. We then play a new duo called Tattie Jam followed by the debut release by pianist Mhairi  Hall. Following this we play the new Pur CD, the new concept album Zama Zama by Battlefield Band and finish off with the new double album from Shooglenifty. New New New!!! Visit footstompin.com for all your Scottish music and culture needs.

Free Scottish music podcast featuring Wolfstone's Terra Firma, Malinky's new CD Flower & Iron, swinging dance music from Deoch 'n' Dorus, beautiful Gaelic song from Ishbel McCaskill, St Laurence O'Toole Pipe Band and the classic Anthem for the Common Man from the Battlefield Band. All these albums are available from footstompin.com.

features exciting folk music tracks from Scottish records - Blazin' Fiddle Live, Auld Lang Syne and Sex and the City (from The Cast). Alasdair Gillies solo piping recital, Gaeldom favourite Blair Douglas's new CD, Harpist Allie Robertson and Out for the Night with the Battlefield Band.

features tracks from Scottish records - Battlefield Band, Karine Polwart, Catriona MacDonald, Chic Murray, Marie MacArthur, Dàimh.

features Calum Kennedy, Battlefield Band, Icker in a thrave, Siobhan Miller, Sir Harry Lauder, Dochas.