Podcasts about celtic folk

The Celtic Spring Challenge is underway. I will tell you all about it. I'm heading back to Texas for Sherwood Forest Faire. Buy local and buy sustainable. Music from Tami Curtis, Sassenach, Charlie O'Brien, Toby Bresnahan, Brobdingnagian Bards, plus Screeched Inn with yours truly. This is Folk Songs & Stories #298 0:39 - Tami Curtis "Keep Our Fire Burning" from Cavort 4:43 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic and Folk musician and also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you're new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send an email to follow@celtfather. Greetings my friends. Spring has sprung in Atlanta. Everything is covered in the yellowish glow of pollen. Fortunately, I've doubled up on allergy meds this year. It seems to have helped. I haven't lost my voice once this season, knock on wood. Even after a 4 hour show at the Wings Cafe & Tap House on St Patrick's Day. I call that a HUGE win. In the meantime, I've got a little challenge for you. It's simple, it's soulful, and it's rooted in the music we love. It's called the Celtic Spring Challenge, and it's happening all through the month of April. Here's how it works:

Today, I'm talking about… 9 Celtic Folk bands you want to watch in 2025. We also talk about simple actions we can take to combat climate change and improve our local community. This is Folk Songs & Stories #293 0:17 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic and Folk musician and host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you're new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send an email to follow@celtfather. Happy New Year! Climate change is a real issue, and it concerns me. I have two amazing daughters. I want them to have long healthy lives. I want them to continue to experience the great outdoors, going for hikes, and being a part of the beauty our world has to offer. That's one of the reasons I created the Album Pin. It's a beautiful product that connects you to the music. It may even make you think about how we consume. I also want to help other musicians create sustainable music careers. I believe Album Pin is the way to do just that. This year on Folk Songs & Stories, as well as my other podcasts, I have three goals. First, I will introduce you to some great Celtic and Folk musicians that I encounter as part of my travels or from through my Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. We'll dig a little deeper into their music. Second, I hope to share simple, practical tips on how to live life more sustainably. And finally, I will promote my music, because that's ultimately what this podcast has always been about. I am currently planning monthly releases of this podcast. However, when I get the urge, I might release more. And this summer, I have a 10-part series promoting my Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers CD which was officially released 20 years ago. 20 years ago. This is also my 20th year as a podcaster and full-time musician. We're gonna start the year off by counting down 9 bands that you should keep an eye on in 2025 along with some of my favorite songs from the year. But I also hope that you will consider one change to support climate change efforts. Here are three that you can choose from. Just pick one. Buy fewer items with single use plastic Buy from small, local sustainable businesses, that includes bands. Talk to them about album pins and Patreon Together we can make a difference 5:00 - Marc Gunn “Come Adventure With Me” from Come Adventure With Me Vote:  Favorite songs on Come Adventure With Me? 9:28 - UPCOMING SHOWS MAR 1: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA @ 6-9 PM MAR 7-9: Cleveland Concoction, Cleveland, OH MAR 15: The Wings Cafe & Tap House, Marietta, GA @ 3-7 PM APR 25-27: Jordan Con, Atlanta, GA JUN 21-28: Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland SEP 24-28: ALEP 6, Harrodsburg, KY Sherwood Forest Faire TBD 10:12 - LATEST NEWS See pictures from my Celtic Invasion of Scotland's Whiskey Merch: Did you listen to the Celtic Top 20 of the 2024 episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast? The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast launches a Kickstarter in a couple weeks for a new CD and Album Pin where you can own and archive some of the best Celtic music of last year. There will be only 100 CDs printed. No more than that. This is a great way to celebrate your love of Celtic culture through music. THANK YOU GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON Your generous support on Patreon is how I make a living with music. It is patronage that allows me to create new music and podcasts that help others out. Sign up as an official Gunn Runner for as little as $5 per month. You'll get exclusive, unreleased songs. You'll get podcasts, blogs, and you'll enjoy access to a huge archive of video concerts. If you can't support me financially right now, that's okay, take care of yourself first. You can join the club for free and get weekly photos of my Celtic invasions and regular updates of my musical adventures. Email follow@celtfather to get more details! 10:52 - The Langer's Ball "Irish Rover" from The Singles Collection 2023-2024 Please leave a comment on the podcast show notes at pubsong.com or wherever you're listening. You can also message me on Facebook. Email me, send me pictures of where you're listening. follow@celtfather 15:53 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. 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 me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. In 2025, you can join me for a Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. 16:31 - 9 CELTIC FOLK BANDS TO WATCH IN 2025 20:08 - The Haar "Wild Rover" from Where Old Ghosts Meet 24:38 - 9 CELTIC FOLK BANDS TO WATCH IN 2025 (continued) 28:07 - Kinnfolk "Roanoke Puirt à Beul" from Star Above The Mountain 31:13 - CREDITS Thanks for listening to Folk Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. It was produced by Marc Gunn and my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Follow my Patreon blog for free updates and to listen to the podcast. Sign up to my mailing list for monthly updates and to discover where I'm performing. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. And Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about how you can make a positive impact on climate change and your community. Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com! #folksongs #celticsongs #topcelticfolkbands  

It's time to listen to the Top 20 Best Songs and Tunes of 2024. This is the Celtic Top 20 on the Irish & Celtic Podcast #691. Subscribe now! Marc Gunn, The Gothard Sisters, RUNA, We Banjo 3, Altan, Poitín, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, The Drowsy Lads, Cherish The Ladies , Hanneke Cassel, Sorcha, Mànran, Arise & Go, The Byrne Brothers, Natalie Padilla, Screaming Orphans, Ian Fontova, Fialla, Matt & Shannon Heaton, The Friel Sisters, Dancing With Hobbits, The Elders  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 Spotify 2024 to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:13 - The Gothard Sisters "Alaska Set” from Dragonfly 3:46 - WELCOME 6:12 - RUNA "The Fox” from When The Light Gets In 11:31 - We Banjo 3 "The First Second Gentleman” from Open The Road 16:00 - Altan "Liostáil mé le Sáirsint (Song)” from Donegal 19:05 - Poitín "Aquarius Rhapsody” from One For The Road 24:29 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "Folk Club Song” from Twelve Months & A Day 29:38 - FEEDBACK 34:23 - The Drowsy Lads "Derry Reel Hooley (feat. Cathal Ó Curráin, David Howley, Fergal Scahill, Conor Mallon, Shane Hayes, Fiachra Hayes, Aodán Coyne, Katie Grennan)_The Drowsy Lads_Time Flies” from Time Flies 40:50 - Cherish The Ladies "The Cameronian Set: Tha M'Intinn Raoir/Duke of Gordon/The Cameronian/Lady of The House” from One And All, The Best of Cherish the Ladies 46:12 - Hanneke Cassel "Katrina McCoy's Jig / Sierra Fiddle Circle's Compliments to the Girls of Mudzini Kwetu” from Dot the Dragon's Eyes 50:00 - Marc Gunn "Come Adventure With Me” from Come Adventure With Me 54:27 - Sorcha "Waterman's / Luke Skywalker Walks on Sunshine” from Stomp the Floor 58:38 - THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST 1:01:16 - Mànran "Briogais” from Ùrar 1:04:05 - Arise & Go "Strathspeys & Reels: Lennox's Love To Blantyre / Captain Campbell / The Iron Man / Elizabeth's Big Coat / The Bird's Nest” from Meeting Place 1:08:26 - The Byrne Brothers "Raggle Taggle Gypsy” from The Boys of Doorin 1:13:31 - Natalie Padilla "Larkspur” from Montana Wildflower 1:16:52 - Screaming Orphans "The Limerick Rake” from Paper Daisies 1:20:12 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS 1:21:14 - Ian Fontova "Woods of Anam” from Tales of Olden, Vol. 2 1:23:16 - Fialla "North Sea Holes” from Home & Away 1:26:25 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "In Tune with Reality/Aileen Dillane/Brown Weasel (reels)” from Whirring Wings 1:31:02 - The Friel Sisters "The Star of Crolly Town” from new album 1:35:17 - Dancing With Hobbits "Old Took's Victory Dance” from Dancing With Hobbits 1:38:26 - CLOSING 1:41:37 - The Elders "Down at the Pub” from Well Alright Then 1:45:46 - 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. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about climate change. What are you doing to combat climate change? Start a discussion with someone today. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and host of the newly renamed Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. It is here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and get a free music - only episode. If you are a Celtic musician and want your music featured on the show, I would love to play your music. Please submit your band to be played on the podcast. You don't have to send in music or an EPK. You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music and learn how to follow the podcast. It's 100% free. Just email follow@bestcelticmusic SIGN UP FOR IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST KICKSTARTER PRE - LAUNCH PAGE Every year since 2006, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast compiles the Celtic Top 20. This is a list of the most - popular Celtic songs and tunes of the year, as voted on by listeners. This year, we are creating a limited - edition compilation CD to celebrate these incredible songs. Only 100 copies of the physical CD will be printed! In addition to the CD, we are also releasing an Album Pin and T - Shirt featuring a "Celtic Cat and Moon" design by Christopher Patrick. We're celebrating Celtic culture through music and we want your help to #Make100 Limited - Edition, Celtic Compilation CDs. Sign up to our Pre - Launch Page on Kickstarter to be the first to support the campaign! THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! We released 48 episodes of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast this year. This is all thanks to the generosity of Celtic music fans just like you. I produce these episodes because you pledge a wee bit o'money each and every month. Not everyone can afford to pledge a few bucks every month to support the show, but I hope you will all raise a glass to the over 300 amazing and generous people who do. Thank you! Your kindness pays for our engineer, graphic designer, Celtic Music Magazine editor, and promotion of the podcast. It allows me to buy the music I play here. It also pays for my time creating the show each and every week. As a patron, you get ad - free episodes before regular listeners. You get music - only episodes. You can vote in the Celtic Top 20. You get free music downloads and sheet music. And you get a private feed to listen to the show or you can listen through the Patreon app.  All that for as little as $3 per episode. A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Bruce, Daniel Ide, Brian McReynolds, Marti Meyers, Alan Schindler, Margreta Silverstone, Emma Bartholomew, Dan mcDade, Gerald F Boyle, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Gary R Hook, Lynda MacNeil, John Sharkey White, II, Kelly Garrod, Mike Schock, 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 month, $3, $12, $25. 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 June 2025, we are going on a Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland as we explore Ireland's southeast corner. We'll visit a whiskey distillery. We'll see castles and a windmill. We'll see ocean life on a ferry, visit a heritage center and see the beauty of the Wicklow mountains. This is a trip you will remember. In 2026, we're going to the Celtic nation of Galicia in Spain. We're gonna learn about the history and legends behind the Celts there and experience some amazing Galician Celtic music. 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? I'd love to see a  picture of what you're doing while listening. Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? Send a picture. Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic. Patricia Mullen emailed a photo: "Walking with Quincy, poodle listening in San Rafael California redwoods." Jordan Reeder emailed a photo: "Hi Marc! It's been so great hearing all of the independent artists you feature on the podcast. Thank you for what you all do and maybe one of these days I'll submit some of my music for your enjoyment as well. I'm blessed to have a job I love -  as a luthier at a music store in Kenosha WI. While I was working on this auto harp (just a cleaning and restringing as well as putting new support springs under some of the bars) I thought I should take a couple of pictures and send them your way. I thought you might appreciate it." Donald W White emailed a photo from Oregon: "I'm painting  -  -  as usual. I've appreciated Celtic music for a long time (loved Fiona Ritchie's former show on NPR  -  "Thistle & Shamrock"), but I just became a fan while sailing from Quebec to Boston. On a cruise ship of "old people," some amazing Canadian musicians (including Nova Scotia vilionist Hayley Ryerson) performed some raucous Celtic tunes from Cape Breton Island. I'm now hooked! Count me in. Don White, A new fan from Oregon " Wolbert van Wageningen emailed: "Hi Marc, My name is Wolbert van Wageningen. I live in the North of the Netherlands. Several years ago I started listening to your Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. I liked it a lot because of all the independent music. But sometimes it was a bit too independent according to my taste. I forgot to listen regularly and it got out of sight and mind. In the meantime I started working (volunteering) at a small regional broadcasting company in my hometown of Winsum. I got the possibility to make my own programmes and one of them I titled " Highlands and Islands" a reference to Scotland of course, but also a reference to the region where I live (het Hogeland  -  Highland) and the Waddensea with small islands. Due to illness I was not able to make the show in our radiostudio, but my homestudio was good enough to make broadcastings. I started broadcasting at Mixcloud and posted my recordings there. Looking for music I discovered your Irish and Celtic Music Podcast at Mixcloud. Nice surprise! Started listening again. Thought it would be nice to reach out to you. Want to make my compliments for your shows and your perseverance in making them. Way back you were in the 100 - 200 range; now almost 700!! I promoted your show to my small group of listeners (Celtic Folk is not that big in the Netherlands) and will do so in the future. Keep up the good work! Kind regards,"  

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Davy WatsonDavy Watson is a musician from Belfast. A singer/songwriter with influences steeped in Rhythm & Blues, Celtic Folk, Americana and Rock n Roll, his songs come from the Heart & Soul. http://www.makingascene.org

It's Celtic Christmas Music #76. Anne Roos & David Blonski, Triskele, The Chivalrous Crickets, Enda Reilly, Bart Zeal, Alisa Marie, Spoil the Dance, Cherish the Ladies, Terry McDade With The McDades, Brigid's Bounty, Ken O'Malley, Screaming Orphans, Scythian, Plunk Murray, Eileen Ivers, Brad Tuck, West of Eden WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I'm Celtic musician with Christmas music and a podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. Today's show is a re - release of episode #586 of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast (Celtic Folk Christmas). If you're not ready for Christmas music in September, then listen to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. It features the best indie Celtic music online every week. Then once a year, there's Christmas music too. I want to remind you that Celtic Christmas Music is funded by people just like you. For as little as $1 per episode, you can support new Celtic Christmas music and have it shared with thousands of Celtic and Christmas music fans around the world. Your small donation helps me a LOT to produce these episodes. You won't even be charged for any episodes until the last one of October. So if you enjoy this podcast, it would mean a lot to me if you would become a Celtic Christmas Patron. Please make a pledge to spread Christmas cheer this holiday season. Alright, without further adieu, let's listen to the 2022 Celtic Christmas special: If you hear music you love, please support the artists. Visit the shownotes to find out more about them and follow the show at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 02:00 -  Intro 01:29 -  Anne Roos & David Blonski "Winter's Eve Aire" from A Winter's Dance 05:45 -  WELCOME 06:42 -  Triskele "Dona Nobis Pacem" from Christmas Is A Comin' 08:19 -  The Chivalrous Crickets "Wexford Carol / First of Winter" from A Chivalrous Christmas 14:04 -  Enda Reilly "Getting Close To Christmas" from Christmas is With Us (Tá An Nollaig Linn) 16:35 -  Bart Zeal "Winter Solstace" from December Celebrations 19:31 -  Alisa Marie "Ding Dong Merrily on High" from Winter Harp (by the fireside) 21:07 -  FEEDBACK 24:16 -  Spoil the Dance "Noel Nouvelet (Sing We Now Of Christmas)" from single 28:11 -  Cherish the Ladies "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" from Christmas in Ireland 31:40 -  Terry McDade With The McDades "The Angel Gabriel" from Midwinter 34:08 -  Brigid's Bounty "Come Emmanuel Christmas Medley" from Celtic Christmas Medleys 38:16 -  Ken O'Malley "Don Oíche ÚD I MBeithil" from Songs By a Winter's Hearth 41:13 -  THANKS 42:44 -  Screaming Orphans "Wishing You a Merry Christmas" from Happy Christmas, Vol. 1 46:30 -  Scythian "Arthur McBride feat. Catie Parker Fedoryka" from Christmas Out at Sea 52:06 -  Plunk Murray "Christmas at the Pub" from Christmas in the Pub 55:21 -  Eileen Ivers "Children Go" from Scatter the Light 1:00:00 -  Brad Tuck "The Lights of Port de Grave" from single 1:03:48 -  CLOSING 1:05:57 -  West of Eden "Next Stop Christmas (with Stefan Andersson)" from Next Stop Christmas Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show is supported by Christmas music lovers just like yourself over on Patreon. Join others to spread Christmas Cheer! Sign up for just $1 per episode. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. 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 Christmas music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic

Približno petina Valižanov, prebivalcev Welsa v Angliji, še obvlada prvotni keltski - valižanski jezik, število govorcev keltščine pa se nenehno zmanjšuje. Tudi v delu zahodne Francije, v Bretaniji, se je ta jezik še ohranil. Prisluhni keltski pravljici Guleesh The Project Gutenberg eBook of Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales Selected and edited by Joseph Jacobs, G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London, iz angleščine prevedla in priredila Nataša Holy, bere Nataša Holy

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - Bronwyn Claire Asha is bringing her one woman theatre, Celtic folk music and storytelling show to Cortes and Quadra Islands this weekend. She'll be playing in Mansons Hall at 7 PM on Friday, and 7:30 in the Quadra Community Centre on Saturday. 
“I am very excited to come to Cortes. I feel like Cortes and Quadra are both small communities that have a real heart to them and a real community connection,” she explained. Cortes Currents: You've also brought some songs for us today.  Tell us about the first one. 
Bronwyn Claire Asha: “So the first one is ‘Bridget O'Malley,' which is  a song of lamentation from the 16 hundreds. It's a Scottish folk song. It's originally sung in Scots' Gallic. I talk a lot about longing in the show: longing for connection; longing for belonging; longing for love; longing for adventure. And it's a really beautiful song that I think encapsulates that even just through the melody, but it's also a lot about  imagery and nature that connects you with the beauty of the world. It's a very sad love song as well.”  
(Bridget O'Malley inserted 1:28-4:53 in the podcast) Bronwyn Claire Asha: “My music and my performance is about connecting people, community building. And it's not that the audience is not involved. They are very much a participant in the experience. I call upon them to do things. I call upon them to sing with me, to interact with each other so that by the end, we're not separate and we are not individuals sitting in that audience.” 
“We're actually a community that have co created this experience together. So I really believe that what has been missing and What we yearn for in this modern age where we're disconnected from each other where we're experiencing The energy of each other through a screen as opposed to in real life when we capitalize on being in the same space together beautiful things can happen and that can happen through listening to really ancient Music and listening to stories that we would have listened to sitting around the campfire thousands of years ago that can help us return to that place where we worked as a community together.”
 “We existed very much together, and  we helped each other to survive through joining our voices together in song through sharing stories together and my mission With this performance, with the work that I do, with this character, the bardess, who's the narrator and the guide along the way.” 
“It's all about helping us remember what was important and experiencing it again in our own bodies, embodying that feeling to remember that part of us is still there and we're still yearning for connection with each other. And if there's A place we can do that, that's safe, that's a container for us to be together, to go on a journey.”
 “We don't know what the destination is, but we know that we're safe and we know that we have each other.  The possibilities are endless and really beautiful. And so far, with this show, I'm experiencing that with my audiences every time. It's like we're, by the end, it's just like I want to give back. Give everyone a big hug  and we're all in it together. It feels very heartwarming at the very end, we sing this final song together that I wrote, but everyone picks up on it so quickly.”  “It's really beautiful to have these experiences where we remember that we're actually all the same, wherever we came from, our ancestors are the same far enough back.  We yearn for the connection with each other and also with the earth. The earth is a big character in this performance as well.”   
Cortes Currents: What's your second song?

The Weekend Whassup for Friday, 3/15/2024! The Point keeps you connected to the top 15 things happening around Sheboygan! (Shout out to the other radio stations that use this!)  The 37th Indoor Ice Bowling Classic is this Friday and Saturday at Lakers Ice Center in Sheboygan. Enjoy free live music, awesome food, friends and of course all the fun of Ice Bowling! Your chance to win amazing prizes… It's all a fundraiser for youth hockey! https://icebowling.org/  Sheboygan's Maywood Environmental Park's Flapjack Day is tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-1. Celebrate maple sugaring with all-you-can-eat pancakes! https://gomaywood.org/events/flapjack-day/  There's a huge Spring Craft and Vendor fair at Sheboygan's Emil Mazey Hall tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-2. Come and shop a large variety of crafters. Food available! https://uawlocal833.org/uaw-local-833/events/spring-bazaar-6  29:11 International Exchange is a unique South African music group with a mission to facilitate hope and reconciliation through music. They make a tour stop at The Weill Center in Sheboygan tonight (Friday) at 7pm! https://www.weillcenter.com/events/2911/  WELG invites you to an Old Time Radio Show at Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah High School with showtimes this Friday and Saturday night. Enjoy classic rock and popular songs by members of the band and choir. https://wxerfm.com/events/415465/  The SCIO Winter Farmers Market happens the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9-Noon, at First Congregational Church UCC. Help support the local farmers who provide our fresh produce, meat, eggs, honey and more! https://www.sheboygancountyinterfaith.org/winter-farmers-market/    Sheboygan Area Lutheran High School Presents: Bye Bye Birdie, their 2024 spring musical with showtimes through this weekend! https://tinyurl.com/bdz3pfh3  Sheboygan Theater Company hosts their huge spring craft and vendor fair (tomorrow) Saturday from 10-3 at Horace Mann Middle School in Sheboygan! https://www.stcshows.org/craft-vendor-fair  Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Plymouth Arts Center with Celtic Folk as they present four shows of the ever-popular, “A Wee Bit Irish!” through this weekend! https://wxerfm.com/events/412713/  Grammy Award Winning bluegrass group “The Infamous Stringdusters” hit the stage at The Weill Center For The Performing Arts in Downtown Sheboygan this Saturday (tomorrow) night at 7:30. https://www.weillcenter.com/events/the-infamous-stringdusters/   The Falcon Families Spring Craft & Vendor Fair is tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-2 at Sheboygan Falls Elementary School. Concessions and Raffles! https://wxerfm.com/events/415460/  Sunset Serenade: Wisconsin's Frogs at Kohler-Andrae State Park is tomorrow (Saturday) at 11am. Learn and explore! Of the 12 species in Wisconsin, 9 reside in Sheboygan County. https://wxerfm.com/events/412685/ There's also a Bluebird Birdhouse Building Workshop at 1pm. https://wxerfm.com/events/412684/  The Ebenezer UCC Rummage Sale is today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday). Unending variety and treasures with amazing prices! Lots of household items, clothing, accessories, sporting, hobby items, toys, decorations, furniture, books and more. https://www.facebook.com/events/1121869452323059  Check out The Witches Market, tomorrow (Saturday) evening from 4-9 at Paradigm Coffee and Music in Sheboygan. Vendors, music and more! https://www.facebook.com/events/1327670071237114  The Little Mermen, The Ultimate Disney Tribute Band will have you and your family singing along with all of your Disney favorites Sunday afternoon at 3 at The Weill Center For The Performing Arts in Downtown Sheboygan. https://www.weillcenter.com/events/the-little-mermen/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Una is preparing for the Pako Festa with the local Celtic dance troupe and the National Celtic Festival in Portarlington June 7-10

The Weekend Whassup! The Point keeps you connected to the top 16 things happening around Sheboygan this weekend! This is the Weekend Whassup for FRIDAY, December 15th 2023!  Come support Sheboygan's South High Jazz Band tonight (Friday) at 6:30 at 3 Sheeps in Sheboygan! It's a yearly tradition of holiday music at the taproom. https://www.facebook.com/events/240813862352329  Buckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Family Holiday Show is tonight (Friday) at 6 on stage at The Weill Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Sheboygan. https://wxerfm.com/events/390964/  Sheboygan's Bookworm Gardens invites you to Frost Fest this weekend! Twinkling lights, family-friendly activities and festive concessions while you enjoy winter in the gardens! https://www.bookwormgardens.org/frost-fest  The Plymouth Arts Center proudly presents “Celtic Christmas” a live musical concert with traditional, contemporary, and religious Christmas music featuring the group Celtic Folk with showtimes at the Plymouth Arts Center through this weekend! https://www.plymoutharts.org/Event.php?s=celtic-christmas-2023-12-08-2023  The Howards Grove Winter Market is tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-5 and Sunday from 9-Noon at Howards Grove High School. Over 30 vendors showcasing their homemade products, offering services, and sharing information about local clubs and organizations. Bake sale, popcorn and FFA at concessions! https://www.facebook.com/events/376085851596071  Have Breakfast with Santa tomorrow (Saturday) morning from 8-10 at Blue Harbor Resort and Conference Center in Sheboygan! https://www.facebook.com/events/860473169129265/860473179129264  You're invited to the 27th Gingerbread Festival at Kohler's Waelderhaus, the historic “house in the woods” this weekend. Dozens of sugary creations and live music! http://www.kohlerfoundation.org/waelderhaus/annual-gingerbread-festival/  Sandi Paws Pet Rescue is hosting an adoption event tomorrow (Saturday) from 10-2 at Pet Supplies Plus on Taylor Drive in Sheboygan. Come meet your newest furry family member! https://www.sandipaws.org/  Enjoy Holiday Memories 2023 at the Sheboygan County Historical Museum through Christmas! H.C. Prange Company & Boston store animations, Bruce the Spruce & more! https://sheboyganmuseum.org/events/  The Carl Laack Band presents their final concert performance tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at 1 at Laack's Ballroom in Johnsonville! Your favorite polkas one last time! 50 years of favorites! https://www.facebook.com/events/709835224338018  Join the Sheboygan Pops for "Music for a Festive Season", a free family holiday concert tomorrow (Saturday) at Sheboygan Lutheran High School at 7pm! The Sheboygan Pops will be joined by the Sheboygan Area School District 4th and 5th grade choir. https://www.facebook.com/events/722320196073739  The 12th anniversary of Making Spirits Bright at Sheboygan's Evergreen Park from 5-9pm each night through the end of the year. The Rotary Club invites you to celebrate the holidays with family and friends from the warmth of your vehicle as you drive through the mile long holiday lights display. Admission is a non-perishable food item for the food bank. Nearby Quarryview Center hosts entertainment, concessions and Santa on Fridays and Saturdays! https://makingspiritsbright.com/  Lakeshore Technical College Winter Graduation is tomorrow (Saturday) from 10-1 at LTC. Congrats to all the grads! https://www.facebook.com/events/895702645579858  Bring the kids to 3 Sheeps Taproom on Sunday from 2-4 for Cookie Decorating with Santa! Sugar cookies and decorating materials for kids to create tasty treats to take home. Miesfeld's brats too! https://www.facebook.com/events/738118041110829  See Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical Sunday at 3 on stage at The Weill Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Sheboygan! You've seen the holiday classic on TV, now see the story come to life in front of you live!  https://www.weillcenter.com/events/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-the-musical/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Weekend Whassup! The Point keeps you connected to the top 16 things happening around Sheboygan this weekend!  There's a Friday Night Movie Night at the Aviation Heritage Center at the Sheboygan Airport. They're showing The Final Countdown, a 1980 science fiction war film at 7. $2, doors at 6. Popcorn & soda! https://www.ahcw.org/movie-nights.html  The Old World Christmas Market at The Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake runs through this weekend! European gifts, hand-carved wooden toys, blown-glass ornaments and food from all over the world! https://osthoff.com/old-world-christmas-market/  You're invited to the 27th Gingerbread Festival at Kohler's Waelderhaus, the historic “house in the woods” this weekend. Dozens of sugary creations and live music! http://www.kohlerfoundation.org/waelderhaus/annual-gingerbread-festival/  Have Breakfast With Santa tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 9 at Nourish Farms in Falls. Enjoy a farm-to-table breakfast from local farms and producers. https://www.facebook.com/events/2188788161311813  The 15th Annual Local Yokel Yuletide Art & Craft Show is tomorrow (Saturday) at Paradigm Coffee and Music on 8th Street in downtown Sheboygan. Shop small and local! https://www.facebook.com/events/196876860095095  The Plymouth Arts Center proudly presents “Celtic Christmas” a live musical concert with traditional, contemporary, and religious Christmas music featuring the group Celtic Folk with showtimes through this weekend at the Plymouth Arts Center. https://plymouth-arts-center.ticketleap.com/celtic-christmas-2023/  The Sheboygan Lakers Youth Hockey Tournament is this weekend at The Sheboygan Lakers Ice Center. Raffle Baskets and food to support the Sheboygan Lakers Youth Hockey Programs! https://www.sheboyganlakershockey.com/  Experience A Wade House Christmas this weekend with the sights, sounds, and smells transporting you back to when the holidays had a stronger focus on family gatherings and time together, both days this weekend at The Wade House Historic site in Greenbush. https://wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org/upcoming-events/  Sheboygan Theater Company Presents: A Christmas Carol on stage at Horace Mann Middle School with showtimes through this weekend! https://www.stcshows.org/christmascarol   Enjoy Holiday Memories 2023 at the Sheboygan County Historical Museum through Christmas! H.C. Prange Company & Boston store animations, chats with Bruce the Spruce & more! https://sheboyganmuseum.org/events/  The Sheboygan Symphony Presents their Holiday Pops concert, tomorrow (Saturday) at 7:30 at The Weill Center For the Performing Arts in Downtown Sheboygan. The holiday concert will showcase the SSO chorus and chamber singers. https://sheboygansymphony.org/  The Annual Adell Christmas Parade is tomorrow (Saturday) at 5! The theme Is TOYLAND. Tree lighting next to the village hall. Meet Santa too! https://www.facebook.com/events/301741272655476  The 12th anniversary of Making Spirits Bright at Sheboygan's Evergreen Park from 5-9pm each night through the end of the year. The Rotary Club invites you to celebrate the holidays with family and friends from the warmth of your vehicle as you drive through the mile long holiday lights display. Admission is a non-perishable food item for the food bank. Nearby Quarryview Center hosts entertainment, concessions and Santa on Fridays and Saturdays! https://makingspiritsbright.com/  Have Cookies With Santa Sunday from 1-3 at Sheboygan's Emil Mazey Hall. UAW Local 833 is hosting a free event - donations appreciated! "Cookies with Santa". Decorate an ornament too! https://g.co/kgs/s1qucB  If you LOVE to dance… It's Polka Sunday afternoon at 1 at Laack's Ballroom in Johnsonville. Live polka music and fun!  https://g.co/kgs/8yuRrT  The Preservation Hall Jazz Band is a jazz band founded in New Orleans that'll bring their powerful and unique jazz blend to the stage at The Weill Center For the Performing Arts in downtown Sheboygan, Sunday at 7:30! https://www.weillcenter.com/events/preservation-hall-jazz-band/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Weekend Whassup for Friday, 10/13/2023! The Point keeps you connected to the top 14 things happening around Sheboygan this weekend!  It's movie night tonight at The Aviation Heritage Center Of Wisconsin at The Sheboygan Airport! They're showing “Unbroken” tonight (Friday) at 7! http://www.ahcw.org/movie-nights.html  Happily Haunted Gardens at Bookworm Gardens through October is not-so-spooky FAMILY fun at the Gardens tomorrow (Saturday night)! Lights, stories, scavenger hunts and costumes galore! https://www.bookwormgardens.org/happily-haunted  The SCIO Farmer's Market is tomorrow (Saturday)! The market makes fresh, native produce and products available directly from farmers to residents Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8-1 in Fountain Park in Sheboygan. https://www.sheboygancountyinterfaith.org/farmers-market/   Up, Up, and Away for Above and Beyond Children's Museum is from 9-1 tomorrow (Saturday) at The Christopher Farm and Gardens. Kites, Balloons, bubbles and train rides! $5 admission! https://abkids.org/programs/events/event/up-up-and-away  There's a benefit brat fry for Brad Jentsch (medical expenses) tomorrow (Saturday) from Noon-5 at Sheboygan's Lakeshore Lanes. Raffles, brats, sheepshead, bake sale, music and more! https://tinyurl.com/2tkjdmzx  Check out spooky fun at The Sheboygan Jaycees Dominion Of Terror! Eastern Wisconsin's premier haunted attraction at 2024 N 15th St in Sheboygan. Open Friday and Saturday nights through October! https://www.dominionofterror.com/  Odyssey Fun Center in Sheboygan Falls hosts an Art / Craft / Vendor fair tomorrow (Saturday) from 10-3! https://www.facebook.com/events/1414400492746207  Wisconsin FEAR FEST runs through October weekends at Elkhart Lake's Road America. A handful of haunted and spooky attractions will scare you senseless! Hayride, escape room and more! https://wisconsinfearfest.com/hours/  It's Hallo-Apple-Ween at M&T's Gibbsville Orchard this Weekend! Craft/Vendor Fair 9-4, Kettle Moraine Carriages and more! https://gibbsvilleorchard.com/events  Bulitz Pumpkin Farm is open to the public this weekend. Farm animals, pumpkins, hayrides, and seasonal treats. https://www.facebook.com/bulitzfarm/   Experience "Musical Memories" featuring Celtic Folk with showtimes through this weekend at The Plymouth Arts Center. https://wxerfm.com/events/387102/   Experience ordinary music that will move you, Fiesta, tomorrow (Saturday) night as The Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra opens their 105th year of performances on stage at 7:30 at The Weill Center For The Performing Arts in Downtown Sheboygan! https://sheboygansymphony.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Season-Brochure-2023-2024.pdf  There's a Tunk-Or-Treat event Sunday from 11-1:30 at Emil Mazey Hall! Bring your little ones for a fun and safe afternoon of candy and games. Also, fire trucks to touch and more! https://www.facebook.com/events/811085684009486  Support Boozer this Sunday afternoon at Superior Bar and Grill! Coach Beninghaus could use some help with his cancer fight. Brats, burgers, raffles and more! https://tinyurl.com/yhxuxe5j See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Weekend Whassup for Friday, 10/6/2023! The Point keeps you connected to the top 13 things happening around Sheboygan this weekend!  Dare to Dream Theatre presents “Fancy Nancy” the Musical for all ages at Sheboygan Lutheran High School with showtimes through this weekend! https://www.lutheranhigh.com/pac.html  The “One Sky One World” kite festival is tomorrow (Saturday) from 10-4 at Sheboygan's Deland Park. Colorful kites will fill the sky along Sheboygan's lakefront! https://www.facebook.com/events/689842936353659  The SCIO Farmer's Market is tomorrow (Saturday)! The market makes fresh, native produce and products available directly from farmers to residents Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8-1 in Fountain Park in Sheboygan. https://www.sheboygancountyinterfaith.org/farmers-market/   The 4th Annual Scarecrow Festival hosted by Camp Y-Koda is at The Christopher Farm & Gardens both days this weekend! Open to the public. $5 for kids and $10 for adults! Food, face painting, train rides and more! https://sheboygancountyymca.org/camp-y-koda/scarecrow-festival.html  Check out spooky fun at The Sheboygan Jaycees Dominion Of Terror! Eastern Wisconsin's premier haunted attraction at 2024 N 15th St in Sheboygan. Open Friday and Saturday nights through October! https://www.dominionofterror.com/  See “Late Nite Catechism” on stage tomorrow (Saturday) night at 7:30 at The Weill Center For The Performing Arts in Downtown Sheboygan. https://wxerfm.com/events/387096/  Sheboygan Theater Company Presents: The Little Mermaid on stage with showtimes through this weekend at Horace Mann Middle School in Sheboygan. https://www.stcshows.org/littlemermaid  Barks-n-Brews to benefit Paws Up Pet Rescue is tomorrow (Saturday) from Noon-3 at Fudgienuckles in Glenbeulah! Awesome raffles and adoptable pets will be on site! https://www.facebook.com/events/671381411554724  Wisconsin FEAR FEST kicks off this weekend (and through October weekends) at Elkhart Lake's Road America. A handful of haunted and spooky attractions will scare you senseless! Hayride, escape room and more! https://wisconsinfearfest.com/hours/  Experience "Musical Memories" featuring Celtic Folk with showtimes through this and next weekend at The Plymouth Arts Center. https://wxerfm.com/events/387102/   Pies For Paws And Claws is tomorrow (Saturday) from 11-2 at The Wreath Factory in Plymouth. It benefits The Humane Society of Sheboygan County. Raffles, Pies and Pets! https://www.facebook.com/events/3673774632842471  It's the last Saturday morning for Elkhart Lake's Farmers & Artisans Market in the Village Square!. Pick up fresh seasonal vegetables, flowers, cheese and specialty products from approximately 50 vendors! https://www.elkhartlakechamber.com/farmers-market The “Shop With A Cop Meat Raffle” is tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at the Loyal Order of Moose on Georgia Avenue in Sheboygan! Raffles all afternoon. All proceeds to benefit Shop with a Cop! https://wxerfm.com/events/392476/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Weekend Whassup for Friday, 3/24/2023! The Point keeps you connected to the top 10 things happening around Sheboygan! Shout out to the other radio stations that use this without permission. Rock Your Weekend at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake! The music of The Eagles with One Of These Nights tonight (Friday) and The best of 90s rock with Snake Oil tomorrow (Saturday) night!  https://www.facebook.com/events/886469209242219/886469215908885/?ref=newsfeed  The Plymouth Arts Center proudly presents “A Wee Bit Irish,” a live musical concert in an Irish Coffee House setting featuring the group Celtic Folk with showtimes through this weekend! https://www.plymoutharts.org/Event.php?s=a-wee-bit-irish-03-17-2023  Ebenezer UCC in Sheboygan invites you to their Huge Rummage & Craft Sale today 9-6 (Friday) and tomorrow 9-1(Saturday)! Egg Rolls and sweet treats too! https://bit.ly/401kkUm  The Sheboygan Area Great Lakes Sport Fishermen invite you to The 19th Annual Fishermen's Swap Meet at Sheboygan's Lutheran High School tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-1. http://www.sheboyganfishingreports.com/localfishingclub.html  The Sheboygan Jaycees invite you to have “Lunch With Bunny” tomorrow (Saturday) at 11 at Sheboygan's South High School. Food and beverages, The Balloon Lady, Crafts, games, and raffle drawings and Photo with the Easter Bunny! https://bit.ly/3LCsEFV  There's a fundraising brat fry for Kelsie Ernst tomorrow (Saturday) from 10:30-4 at St. John Lutheran School in Random Lake. All proceeds will help with Kelsie's Medical Expenses. Hamburgers, Brats, Bake Sale, Silent Auction and more! Sheepshead & Cribbage Tournament too! https://www.facebook.com/events/1264294304300156  Seven Ages Theatricals, Sheboygan's local Indie theater company presents a production of “Force of Nature” to be performed at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center with showtimes through this weekend. https://www.facebook.com/events/593787642197137 Check out the “Something Special from Wisconsin Spring Vendor Market” tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-3 at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center. Shop a variety of WI products! https://farmwisconsin.org/event/something-special-from-wisconsin-spring-vendor-market/   Elkhart Lake's Road America hosts a job fair tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-2. Come work for and at America's National Park Of Speed! https://www.facebook.com/events/877989296815638  The McMullen Racing Season Kick-Off Brat Fry & Cornhole Tournament is tomorrow (Saturday) at Antonio's in Plymouth. Food, raffles, cornhole and more! https://wxerfm.com/events/362638/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking for a delightful way to introduce your children to the enchanting world of Celtic Folk Tales? Look no further than our captivating collection of stories from Ireland, Scotland, Wales & the British Isles. In this beautifully illustrated book, your child will embark on a magical journey through the mystical lands of the Celts, encountering fairies, selkies, and leprechauns along the way. They will discover the legend of the Selkie, the story of the Loch Ness Monster, and the tale of the mischievous Tricky Leprechauns. Each story is crafted to capture the imagination and inspire a love of reading in children ages two through eight. With vivid stories, relatable characters, and engaging plots, this collection of Celtic Folk Tales is the perfect addition to any child's library. So why wait? Start your child's adventure today with our enchanting collection of Celtic Folk Tales from Ireland, Scotland, Wales & the British Isles! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slothslovetoread/message

The Weekend Whassup for Friday, 3/17/2023! The Point keeps you connected to the top 12 things happening around Sheboygan! Shout out to the other radio stations that use this without permission. Kids and Families will love “Llama Llama Live!” Presented by The Bay Area Children's Theatre tonight (Friday) at 6 at Sheboygan's Weill Center For The Performing Arts! https://wxerfm.com/events/360460/  The 36th Annual Ice Bowling Classic is this Friday and Saturday at Lakers Ice Center in Sheboygan. Enjoy free live music, awesome food, friends and of course all the fun of Ice Bowling! Your chance to win amazing prizes… It's all a fundraiser for youth hockey! https://icebowling.org/ The Plymouth Arts Center proudly presents “A Wee Bit Irish,” a live musical concert in an Irish Coffee House setting featuring the group Celtic Folk with showtimes through this and next weekend! https://www.plymoutharts.org/Event.php?s=a-wee-bit-irish-03-17-2023  Help encourage Spring with “WinterGreen'' tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-4 at Sheboygan's Mead Public Library! Free activities and workshops for all ages, including fitness, nutrition, science, crafts, cooking, gardening and other green-themed topics. https://bit.ly/3lfiiRp  Sheboygan Falls Middle School Presents Beauty and The Beast JR. on stage with showtimes through this weekend. https://www.facebook.com/events/3488907634672302  The SCIO Winter Farmers Market happens the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9-Noon, at First Congregational Church UCC. Help support the local farmers who provide our fresh produce, meat, eggs, honey and more! https://www.sheboygancountyinterfaith.org/winter-farmers-market/  Have a say in who gets to perform at the Levitt AMP Sheboygan Music Series this summer! The John Michael Kohler Arts Center invites you to the “Get the Gig” battle-of-the-bands competition tomorrow (Saturday) night at 6! https://wxerfm.com/events/364157/  There's a Spring Bazaar Craft / Vendor Fair from 9-2 at Emil Mazey Hall tomorrow (Saturday). https://www.facebook.com/events/719841082916809  KILLER QUEEN pays tribute to Queen like no other live band ever… Tomorrow (Saturday) night at 7:30 they'll take over The Weill Center For The Performing Arts in Downtown Sheboygan. Limited tickets are still available. https://www.weillcenter.com/events/new-event-9/  The Annual Berth Racing Brat Fry is tomorrow (Saturday) at Odyssey Fun Center in Falls. Food, raffles, bowling and more! https://www.facebook.com/events/739939187148367  Sunday's the 35th Annual Flapjack Day at Sheboygan's Maywood Environmental Park. Celebrate Maple Syruping Season at Maywood! Your ticket includes all-you-care-to-eat pancakes and a beverage PLUS admission to all the activities! https://gomaywood.org/events/flapjack-day/  Drag Brunch is back at The Black Pig in Downtown Sheboygan, Sunday at 11:30! https://www.facebook.com/events/1004134107224203See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nashville based Celtic/folk group The Deer's Cry released their newest album Heal the Heart in 2022. Karen Ballew plays harp, sings lead vocals and writes for the group. We have a wonderful discussion about Celtic music in Nashville and learn there is a lot of music styles in Nashville going on other than Country music!!! We also talk about her work with the choral groups ANUNA, The Preludio Choir and Nashville's Portara Ensemble.

Let's have a Bright Shiny Christmas on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #586. Anne Roos & David Blonski, Triskele, The Chivalrous Crickets, Enda Reilly, Bart Zeal, Alisa Marie, Spoil the Dance, Cherish the Ladies, Terry McDade With The McDades, Brigid's Bounty, Ken O'Malley, Screaming Orphans, Scythian, Plunk Murray, Eileen Ivers, Brad Tuck, West of Eden 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 0:07 - Anne Roos & David Blonski "Winter's Eve Aire" from A Winter's Dance 4:17 - WELCOME 5:14 - Triskele "Dona Nobis Pacem" from Christmas Is A Comin' 6:51 - The Chivalrous Crickets "Wexford Carol / First of Winter" from A Chivalrous Christmas 12:36 - Enda Reilly "Getting Close To Christmas" from Christmas is With Us (Tá An Nollaig Linn) 15:07 - Bart Zeal "Winter Solstace" from December Celebrations 18:03 - Alisa Marie "Ding Dong Merrily on High" from Winter Harp (by the fireside) 19:39 - FEEDBACK 22:48 - Spoil the Dance "Noel Nouvelet (Sing We Now Of Christmas)" from single 26:43 - Cherish the Ladies "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" from Christmas in Ireland 30:12 - Terry McDade With The McDades "The Angel Gabriel" from Midwinter 32:40 - Brigid's Bounty "Come Emmanuel Christmas Medley" from Celtic Christmas Medleys 36:48 - Ken O'Malley "Don Oíche ÚD I MBeithil" from Songs By a Winter's Hearth 39:45 - THANKS 41:16 - Screaming Orphans "Wishing You a Merry Christmas" from Happy Christmas, Vol. 1 45:02 - Scythian "Arthur McBride feat. Catie Parker Fedoryka" from Christmas Out at Sea 50:38 - Plunk Murray "Christmas at the Pub" from Christmas in the Pub 53:53 - Eileen Ivers "Children Go" from Scatter the Light 58:32 - Brad Tuck "The Lights of Port de Grave" from single 1:02:20 - CLOSING 1:04:29 - West of Eden "Next Stop Christmas (with Stefan Andersson)" from Next Stop Christmas The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. You'll get access to our Best of this Year Playlist. You can subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. And best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. 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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 Antje Wilke wrote from Germany last year: "this is now the test of whether you really answer personally (even to a weird German who is nothing but an advanced English learner who stumbled across and fell in love with the Irish language and music while searching for English listening fodder on the internet). In the middle of 2019, I got an Irish neighbor who didn't speak a single word of German and asked me for assistance all the time. Luckily, I came across the right online English teacher on Instagram who brought me out of my shell...  I soon realized that I love the English from the south of Ireland the most. It was only a matter of time that I also got in touch with Irish culture and tradition (including the language and music). I even started learning Irish and playing the bodhrán. I'm still a beginner in both (maybe my Irish is already a little better than the drumming, but I only started in November). And since I wanted to find music other than my teacher's to play along with, I googled around. And that's how I stumbled across your podcast. Long story short, I've been fascinated by Celtic music, but even more so since I started learning Irish. I wish one day I could sing some traditional songs in Irish. The Sean Nós singing is so beautiful, too. Wish you a wonderful Christmas wherever you are and keep on making music and all the stuff around it. Nollaig Shona agus slán go fóill!”

The Weekend Whassup! The Point keeps you connected to the top 13 things happening around Sheboygan this Thanksgiving weekend!  See Sleeping Beauty - Presented by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine Friday night at 7:30 at The Weill Center For The Performing Arts in Downtown Sheboygan. https://wxerfm.com/events/337952/  It's Double the Fun at The Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake this Friday night at 7:30 with the NEW dueling Piano Guys! https://osthoff.com/doublethefun/  There's a Small Business Saturday Holiday Market at Elkhart Lake's Road America, Saturday from 9-2. Shop vendors and crafters for decorations, clothing, and handmade crafts!  https://wxerfm.com/events/337947/ Celebrate Hmong New Year Saturday at Sheboygan's North High School. Fashion, dance, cornhole, live music and more! https://bit.ly/3EN0zI2  You're invited to the folk/country sounds of “So Dang Thankful: An Evening with Rucksack Revolution & Friends” Saturday night at 7:30 at The Weill Center For The Performing Arts in Downtown Sheboygan. https://www.weillcenter.com/events/new-event-2/  There's a Holiday Extravaganza Craft Fair at Kiel High School this Saturday from 9-2. Come check out 60 vendors with lots of great shopping for the holidays! https://www.facebook.com/events/1170857420502563  The Plymouth Arts Center presents “Celtic Christmas,” a live musical concert featuring the group Celtic Folk with show times Saturday & Sunday! https://www.plymoutharts.org/Event.php?s=celtic-christmas-concert-11-17-2022  Enjoy Holiday Memories 2022 at Sheboygan County Historical Museum through Christmas! H.C. Prange Company and Boston store animations, decorations, chats with Bruce the Spruce, Garton Toy Company pedal toys for children to try and a bonus car for the Make ‘n' Take Wooden Train. https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/holiday-memories-2022/   The 11th anniversary of Making Spirits Bright kicks off this Friday at Sheboygan's Evergreen Park from 5-9pm each night through the end of the year. The Rotary Club invites you to celebrate the holidays with family and friends from the warmth of your vehicle as you drive through the mile long holiday lights display. Admission is a non-perishable food item for the food bank. Nearby Quarryview Center hosts entertainment, concessions and Santa on Fridays and Saturdays! https://makingspiritsbright.com/  Visit Santa's Village and Christmas in the Square in Elkhart Lake, Saturday from 2-6. Crafts, games and visits with Santa presented by Elkhart Cares. The Elkhart Lake Chamber will also host their Christmas in the Square and Village Tree Lighting from 4pm-6:30pm downtown Elkhart Lake. https://www.elkhartlake.com/event/christmas-in-the-square-with-santas-village/  The downtown Plymouth Holiday Gathering and Christmas Parade is back! The parade starts at 7:00pm on Friday! Head downtown early to partake in the Chili Cook-off! https://plymouthwisconsin.com/holiday-gathering-christmas-parade.php  Kick off the holiday season by watching holiday short films on the big screen that include Mickey, Minnie, and the whole gang with Disney Holiday Shorts Sunday afternoon at 2 at The Weill Center For The Performing Arts in Downtown Sheboygan! https://www.weillcenter.com/events/disney-holiday-shorts/  The Sheboygan Jaycees present the 30th annual Holiday Parade, Sunday at 5pm in Downtown Sheboygan! North on 7th Street to Erie Avenue, goes west on Erie Avenue to 8th Street, goes south on 8th Street, and ends at Mead Public Library for the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Bring your letters for Santa! https://sheboyganjaycees.com/HolidayParade/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An update on the transition to the new president of the Philippines. Jan speaks with Peter Murphy, Human Rights activist for the Philippines about what changes the new presidency will bring to the country if any, communism, the connection between the Philippines and Central/South american politics.Jan speaks with Anne McAllister from The Celtic Folk Show about the power of music, the Irish Diaspora and the cruelty of refugee policy in Australia. Hear more from Anne McAllister from 3- 4 Pm on a Tuesday afternoon on 3CR.Jan speaks is joined by Prof Stuart Rees who is an Australian academic, human rights activist and founder of the Sydney Peace Foundation about the current situation in Lismore, a community still devastated by the floods and the inadequate government response in 2022. Stuart also gave us an update at the end there on Julian Assange.The history of the Summit of the Americas with Fred Fuentes. Green Left's aim is to both help build movements of resistance as well as an anti-capitalist political alternative. By providing a space for progressive ideas and debates, linking issues, campaigns and activists https://www.greenleft.org.au/glw-authors/fred-fuentes 

  His week that was – Kevin Healy New Philippines President later this week – Human rights and trade union activist Peter Murphy An activist and broadcaster, what is all means – Anne McAllister presenter of The Celtic Folk Show on 3CR. Emeritus Professor Stuart Rees taking the advice of the pharmacist in Lismore and buying a jam donut Journalist and researcher Nic Maclellan analysing the French National Assembly elections The failure of the Summit of The Americas with journalist and author Fred Fuentes

The Celtic Folk gather with Celtic Folk music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Runa, TJ Hull and Jeff Ksiazek, The Gatehouse Well, The Beggarmen, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, The Duplets, Don Gabbert, Cady Finlayson, The Irish Balladeers, Alexander James Adams, Captain John Stout, The Fire, Jennifer Licko, W Ed Harris, Emerald Rose I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard a song, tune or artist that you loved, I'd like you to share this episode and tag the artist on social either on your page or in a Celtic group you're a part of. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. How would you like Celtic music news in your inbox? The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:07 - Runa "Kelly Man Reels” from Ten: The Errant Night 4:20 - WELCOME 5:42 - TJ Hull and Jeff Ksiazek "Tarbolton/ The Longford Collector/ The Sailor's Bonnet (reels)" from Éist 9:38 - The Gatehouse Well "Cwn Annwn" from Undone 13:41 - The Beggarmen "Gleann Na Sioga" from Newry Town 18:26 - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh "The Leaving Of Limerick" from Ar Uair Bhig An Lae  -  The Small Hours 23:10 - THANKS 24:53 - The Duplets "Garry Porch's" from Leverage 27:58 - Don Gabbert "Darling Corey" from Donovan's Fancy 30:24 - Cady Finlayson "Jock of Hazeldean" from Celtic Purple 32:45 - The Irish Balladeers "The Tax Man and The Miner" from The Molly Maguires 35:03 - Alexander James Adams "Sidhe Is Here" from Balance of Nature 40:08 - FEEDBACK 42:34 - Captain John Stout "Rocky Road to Dublin" from Comings & Goings 46:20 - The Fire "Miss Graham" from Radiance 52:01 - Jennifer Licko "Eadaraibh a Huinn O / S' Ioma Rud Tha Dhth Orm" from Sing 54:13 - W Ed Harris "Oh, The Britches Full of Stitches" from The Well Below The Valley Project 57:54 - CLOSING 59:10 - Emerald Rose "Fire In The Head" from Celtic Crescent The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a musician and podcaster. I am thrilled to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians from around the globe every week on this show. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! WHAT'S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify and Amazon Music. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. You can vote on playlists all year long. So keep those votes a - coming. Listen on Spotify and Amazon Music. BUY SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN My latest CD features Sci F'Irish music. That means it is original songs fusing pop culture themes with Irish drinking songs. There are some traditional music on the album. But mostly, it features songwriting by Marc Gunn with guests including: Screeched Inn, The Muckers, Jamie Haeuser, Sam Gillogly, Nathan Deese, and Mikey Mason. Selcouth means, “when everything is strange and different, yet you find it marvelous anyway.” It's now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out nearly every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. It is super easy to join our Patrons of the Podcast and start listening to music - only episodes, free MP3s or episodes before regular listeners. Here's a THREE STEP PLAN TO SIGN UP TO PATREON Go to SongHenge.com . That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week and cap how much you want to spend per month. Just keep listening to the podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music A super special thanks to our new patrons: Uwe, M D Arbo You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. What are you doing with your local celtic community? Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Patricia Niland messaged on Facebook: "Dear Marc, thanks for the Podcast! I just ordered Aislings pilgrims road because of you  -  love it! Happy Paddy's month to you too from Germany And also Claire Roche. 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Welcome to New Starz where music is life. What a great down to earth band, full of passion and desire who ahve developed and enhanced folk music to another level, but still keeping the spirit of story telling and true folk dance. They have wowed festival audiences from Cambridge and Trowbridge to Cheltenham Jazz Festival as well as numerous headline appearances in France & Ireland alongside an international tour in 2018 to Australia. Band of the Year in the 2014 FATEA Music Awards and Best Live Act in the Spiral Awards in the same year, they were also winners of the 2017 Australian Celtic Music Awards (International Artist of the Year category), adding to their previous accolades in the Irish Music Association Awards for Top Celtic Rock Band and Top Fiddle Player. Roving Crows have been carving out their niche in the UK folk music scene since early 2009. Over ten years and evolving incarnations Roving Crows have cultivated an arresting, singular sound that pushes the boundaries of the Celtic Folk genre. The band play with genuine passion, energy and soul. Vital and vibrant, a must see live act who showcase a mix of fiery, Celtic-inspired fiddle, conscious, intelligent lyrics, backed by solid, thumping rhythms and driving, innovative bass. Roving Crows comprises; strong lead vocals and 4 part harmonies, guitar, fiddle, percussion and bass. ** Explicit permission has been give by the artists to play the interview and their music ** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neil-clark10/message

The Weekend Whassup! The Point keeps you connected to the top 16 things happening around Sheboygan!  This weekend kicks off the Old World Christmas Market at The Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake. Authentic European gifts, hand-carved wooden toys, blown-glass ornaments and delectable food specialties from all over the world! https://osthoff.com/old-world-christmas-market/ Also enjoy breakfast with Santa and cookie decorating this weekend! Sheboygan Theater Company Presents: Elf The Musical on stage at Horace Mann Middle School with showtimes through this weekend and next! https://www.facebook.com/events/362359132346654  The Sheboygan Noon Lions Club is hosting a Pancake Breakfast, Saturday from 8-11 at Lakeshore Lanes in Sheboygan. Get a book and a 2022 ride schedule too! https://www.facebook.com/events/246354324073140  The Town Of Scott invites you to a craft and vendor fair at the community center, Saturday from 9-3. Cash or food pantry items will be donated to Sheboygan County Food Bank. Grab a warm sandwich and enjoy a variety of handmade crafters from local vendors as well as a great selection of direct sale products! https://wxerfm.com/events/302864/   Sheboygan's Jingle and Mingle holiday event is Saturday starting at noon at Sheboygan's City Green. This family-friendly event includes entertainment, vendors, kids activity area, trolley rides, and of course, Santa! https://visitsheboygan.com/event/jingle-mingle-holiday-event/  The S.C.I.O. Sheboygan Winter Farmers Market happens the 1st and 3rd Saturdays November-April at First Congregational Church in Sheboygan. https://www.sheboygancountyinterfaith.org/farmers-market/  The Village Of Cascade invites you to enjoy Hayrides with Santa… and a cookie walk, Saturday from 4-7 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Cascade! Snacks, goodie bags and more! https://bit.ly/3lkenQh  The Humane Society of Sheboygan County invites you to a Mobile Adoption Event at PetSmart in Sheboygan Falls, Saturday from 11-2! Same day adoptions for all cats and kittens! https://www.facebook.com/events/744736073213236  Celebrate the joyous Christmas season with Tchaikovsky's traditional holiday ballet, The Nutcracker, Performed by Brittnay's School of Dance… Saturday at 2 and 7 and Sunday at 2 at the Weill Center in downtown Sheboygan! https://wxerfm.com/events/301079/  There's a Christmas Market at the Blind Horse Winery in Kohler, Saturday from 10-5. https://www.facebook.com/events/180650904042126  Koening's Conservation Club hosts a brat fry at Miesfeld's in Sheboygan, Saturday from 9-2! https://www.facebook.com/events/590383975585725  Enjoy Holiday Memories 2021 at Sheboygan County Historical Museum through Christmas! H.C. Prange Company and Boston store animations, decorations, chats with Bruce the Spruce, Garton Toy Company pedal toys for children to try and a bonus car for the Make ‘n' Take Wooden Train. https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/holiday-memories-2021/  The Humane Society of Sheboygan County invites you to Pet Photos With Santa Saturday from 11-3 at their new facility at 3209 N 21st Street in Sheboygan. https://www.facebook.com/events/966981167506750  The 10th anniversary of Making Spirits Bright on at Sheboygan's Evergreen Park from 5-9 each night through the end of the year. The Rotary Club invites you to celebrate the holidays as you drive through the mile long holiday light display. Admission is a non-perishable food item for the food bank. Nearby Quarryview Center hosts entertainment, concessions and Santa on Fridays and Saturdays through December 19th. https://makingspiritsbright.com/  The Plymouth Arts Center is pleased to present “Celtic Christmas,” a live musical concert featuring the group Celtic Folk with show times through this weekend! https://www.facebook.com/events/239781881496041 The Main Street Memories & Holiday Parade happens Saturday in Downtown Sheboygan Falls! Celebrate the holiday season with wagon rides, carolers, a visit by Santa and pictures with Santa, free children's activities, free pony rides, complimentary refreshments, in-store specials and drawings and a huge holiday raffle. At 4:30, the “Believe” Holiday Parade makes its way through Downtown. Wrap up the day with the Community Christmas Tree Lighting at City Hall. https://sheboyganfalls.org/event/main-street-memories-holiday-parade/?instance_id=556    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Weekend Whassup! The Point keeps you connected to the top 11 things happening around Sheboygan!  The Sheboygan Lakers' Ice Center will be hosting a FREE public skating session on Thanksgiving Day from noon to 3. Admission will be free with the donation of non-perishable food items. https://wxerfm.com/events/302867/  You're invited to a FREE Pick-Up Only Thanksgiving Dinner at Christ Child Academy on Thanksgiving Day from 11-2. Everyone is welcome! https://www.facebook.com/events/323888499074612 See the original classic White Christmas on the big screen at the Weill Center in downtown Sheboygan Saturday at 5pm. https://wxerfm.com/events/301076/ The Weill Center will be showing National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation at 7 Saturday night. https://wxerfm.com/events/301078/  And How The Grinch Stole Christmas Sunday afternoon at 2:30! https://wxerfm.com/events/301077/  Celebrate Hmong New Year Saturday at Sheboygan's North High School. Fashion, dance, vocal, volleyball, live music and more! https://bit.ly/3l0Ok0d  It's Double the Fun at The Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake this Friday and Saturday. NEW Piano Guys Friday night and delicious food pairings all day Saturday! https://bit.ly/3cBFPUL  Visit Santa's Village and Christmas in the Square in Elkhart Lake, Saturday from 1-6:30. Crafts, games and visits with Santa presented by Elkhart Cares. The Elkhart Lake Chamber will also host their Christmas in the Square and Village Tree Lighting from 4pm-6:30pm downtown Elkhart Lake. https://bit.ly/2ZargV5  Enjoy Holiday Memories 2021 at Sheboygan County Historical Museum through Christmas! H.C. Prange Company and Boston store animations, decorations, chats with Bruce the Spruce, Garton Toy Company pedal toys for children to try and a bonus car for the Make ‘n' Take Wooden Train. https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/holiday-memories-2021/  The 10th anniversary of Making Spirits Bright is on now at Sheboygan's Evergreen Park from 5-9pm each night through the end of the year. The Rotary Club invites you to celebrate the holidays with family and friends from the warmth of your vehicle as you drive through the mile long holiday lights display. Admission is a non-perishable food item for the food bank. Nearby Quarryview Center hosts entertainment, concessions and Santa on Fridays and Saturdays through December 19th. https://makingspiritsbright.com/  The Plymouth Arts Center is pleased to present “Celtic Christmas,” a live musical concert featuring the group Celtic Folk with show times this Saturday and Sunday… and NEXT weekend too! https://www.facebook.com/events/239781881496041 The downtown Plymouth Holiday Gathering and Christmas Parade is back! The parade starts at 7:00pm on Friday! https://www.facebook.com/events/1053340375473775  The Sheboygan Jaycees present the 29th annual Holiday Parade, Sunday at 5pm in Downtown Sheboygan! North on 7th Street to Erie Avenue, goes west on Erie Avenue to 8th Street, goes south on 8th Street, and ends at Mead Public Library for the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Bring your letters for Santa! http://sheboyganjaycees.com/holidayparade/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a new month and a new week and a new episode   We say goodbye to a month of things that go bump in the night and hello to a regular brand of news, previews and reviews. In the news this week, people don't want Chris Pratt as a big fat cat, the only real guns on a Dwayne Johnson movie set will be his own, the McManus brothers are back for the third time, cult classic RAD is in Canadian theatres for the first time, Taika takes on Jodorowsky and Moebius' graphic novel The Incal, Ryan Gosling as Ken, and Superman likes men.  You can find our thoughts on these and other news stories in this weeks episode.  From there we toss about some Flying F...ks as we review The Eternals and The Harder They Fall. Stick around at the end to hear a story of how one of us came across local Celtic/Folk band The Broken Bridges and listen to "The Way", one of the songs from their Porch Sessions album. Enjoy!     

We are sharing St Patrick’s Day stories like St Patrick probably never drank green beer. No really. A deeper look at my Selcouth song “Breathing”. A love story from na Skylark. St Paddy’s Day Kisses and ear bites from Stout Pounders. Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.com. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY 0:33 - - SONG: “St Patrick Never Drank” from Kilted For Her Pleasure 2:31  - WELCOME -- Post a review in Apple Podcasts. If you enjoy this show, please subscribe or post a review on Apple Podcasts. I’d love your feedback. -- Send an email to address in the show. I’ll send you a gift of 3 MP3s from the St Patrick’s Day album. Now on sale. -- The Celtfather Story… After reading a whole bunch of marketing material and books, I realize what I love about marketing. Great marketing is about telling a story that resonates. I LOVE stories. It’s something I’m trying to get better at. It’s why I’m trying to rebrand the Pub Songs Podcast as Pub Songs & Stories. Because, sure, I love to sing for you. But I would also like to share stories. So today, I’m gonna share a couple stories… and music from bands on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. But it’s really about the story. Because every song I write, every email or blog I try to sculpt is about telling a good story. I didn’t want Pirates vs. Dragons to just be songs. I wanted a story to go with it. Thanks to Rie Sheridan Rose, the songwriter and author of that story, we did just that. My Firefly songs aren’t just about characters in the TV show, they’re the stories that were created by my experience within the show and outside of it. Like “Breathing”. I could’ve just written a song using words about trying to breathe. Or I could make it personal. “Breathing” was inspired by the episode “Out of Gas”. The ship, Serenity, breaks down in space, far from civilization. A compression coil blows, knocking out life support and injuring Zoe. As Simon fights to save Zoe’s life in the medical bay, Kaylee stands outside worried for both Zoe and the ship. It’s not running. It’s no longer creating air. She’s in shock. Mal gets her attention and asks, “you wanna keep breathin’ doncha?” That’s the line that started my song. But it really plays a small role outside of creating a great call and response. I decided to look back into a period of my life when I was having trouble with my relationships. I felt like I was screwing up all the time. Every time, I screwed up I spiraled further down. I questioned myself constantly. I was depressed. What helped me through it was meditation and breathing. My Apple Watch has a breathing app. I used it all the time. I started taking 20 minute meditation breaks to just calm myself and relax. It helped. Slowly, I pulled myself back up. I found my happy place again. So when I wrote “Breathing”, I tied the experiences of the crew in that episode with my own life to create a fictional story of how to overcome stress, and how to give a spark of life a troubled relationship. I wrote a story on how to find your happy place again. It just takes a little breathing. 6:22 - SONG: “Breathing” from Selcouth (With special guest Kenzie Gunn) 10:42 - 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. We’re going to Scotland in 2022. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ 12:04 - NA SKYLARK WITH A LOVE STORY na Skylark, which loosely means "the Skylark" in Irish, is a Central-Kentucky-based trio that shares the rich beauty of ancient traditional Celtic music through voice, Irish harp, Irish uilleann pipes, Irish whistles, flutes, Irish bodhran, and a little Appalachian mountain dulcimer for good measure. Wherever this little trio goes, na Skylark charms and moves audiences in a big way. The group's "Old Ceol" recording was named one of the best new recordings of 2017 by the Celtic Connections radio show, and na Skylark's music can also be heard on various Celtic and folk music podcasts, as well as in live venues and festivals around the Eastern half of the U.S. You can find out more about the band at naskylark.com 13:26 - SONG: “Oh Love! It is a Killing Thing” by na Skylark from single 16:41 - STOUT POUNDERS TALKS KISS AND EAR BITES Stout Pounders is a long-time contributor to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast with music going back to 2010. They are a Seattle based Celtic Folk band. Since 2007 the band has brought new energy and comedic twists to time tested Scottish and Irish Folk music. Stout Pounders are great for pub atmospheres or large festivals. The band plays regularly around Seattle and has been the house band of the Seattle St. Patrick's Day Dash since 2009. You can find more about the band at StoutPounders.com. 21:33 - SONG: “The Mooch” by Stout Pounders from Pour Decisions -- New Irish & Celtic Song Lyrics. I updated the lyrics for all of the songs I sing in this show. You will find lyrics and chords so you can play along with me. Just click the song title to find the lyrics or follow the link in the shownotes to find more Irish & Celtic song lyrics. 25:02 - UPCOMING SHOWS THURS: Coffee with The Celtfather on YouTube (Season 8) @ 12:00 PM Eastern MAR 11: "St Patrick's Day Party" Celtfather Live on YouTube @ 8:00 - 9 PM EDT. Tickets $8. MAR 13: Ironshield Brewing in Lawrenceville, GA @  7:00 – 10:00 PM. MAR 14: Tucker Brewing Company in Tucker, GA @ 3:30-6:30 PM CANCELED  MAR 17: The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA @ 4:30-7:00 PM 27:21 - SUPPORT WHAT YOU LOVE If you enjoy the music in this show, please show your support. Buy music or merch from me or my guests. Follow us on streaming and tell a friend. You can sample my albums for free in my Mage Records store on Bandcamp. And you can learn more about my guests by following the link on the website. The Pub Songs Podcast is based on the value-for-value model. If you get pleasure from this show, send me a few bucks to keep it going and get lots of bonus content. Join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. Your support pays for the production and promotion of my music and this podcast. Follow the link in the shownotes. Special thanks to my newest patrons: Randall 5th Alexander and James Baker If you have questions or comments, email me marc@marcgunn.com or Chat in the Celtic Geeks group on Facebook. Let me know what you think about this podcast. 29:33 - SONG: “Kilted For Her Pleasure” from Kilted For Her Pleasure Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. The show is edited by Mitchell Petersen who showed up as a guest on Kilted. Thanks Mitchell. And  graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can subscribe to my mailing list. I’ll email you regular updates of new music and podcasts, special offers, and you’ll get 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub at www.pubsong.com! #pubsongs

We are sharing St Patrick’s Day stories like St Patrick probably never drank green beer. No really. A deeper look at my Selcouth song “Breathing”. A love story from na Skylark. St Paddy’s Day Kisses and ear bites from Stout Pounders. Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.com. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY 0:33 - - SONG: “St Patrick Never Drank” from Kilted For Her Pleasure 2:31  - WELCOME -- Post a review in Apple Podcasts. If you enjoy this show, please subscribe or post a review on Apple Podcasts. I’d love your feedback. -- Send an email to gift@pubsong.net. I’ll send you a gift of 3 MP3s from the St Patrick’s Day album. Now on sale. -- The Celtfather Story… After reading a whole bunch of marketing material and books, I realize what I love about marketing. Great marketing is about telling a story that resonates. I LOVE stories. It’s something I’m trying to get better at. It’s why I’m trying to rebrand the Pub Songs Podcast as Pub Songs & Stories. Because, sure, I love to sing for you. But I would also like to share stories. So today, I’m gonna share a couple stories… and music from bands on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. But it’s really about the story. Because every song I write, every email or blog I try to sculpt is about telling a good story. I didn’t want Pirates vs. Dragons to just be songs. I wanted a story to go with it. Thanks to Rie Sheridan Rose, the songwriter and author of that story, we did just that. My Firefly songs aren’t just about characters in the TV show, they’re the stories that were created by my experience within the show and outside of it. Like “Breathing”. I could’ve just written a song using words about trying to breathe. Or I could make it personal. “Breathing” was inspired by the episode “Out of Gas”. The ship, Serenity, breaks down in space, far from civilization. A compression coil blows, knocking out life support and injuring Zoe. As Simon fights to save Zoe’s life in the medical bay, Kaylee stands outside worried for both Zoe and the ship. It’s not running. It’s no longer creating air. She’s in shock. Mal gets her attention and asks, “you wanna keep breathin’ doncha?” That’s the line that started my song. But it really plays a small role outside of creating a great call and response. I decided to look back into a period of my life when I was having trouble with my relationships. I felt like I was screwing up all the time. Every time, I screwed up I spiraled further down. I questioned myself constantly. I was depressed. What helped me through it was meditation and breathing. My Apple Watch has a breathing app. I used it all the time. I started taking 20 minute meditation breaks to just calm myself and relax. It helped. Slowly, I pulled myself back up. I found my happy place again. So when I wrote “Breathing”, I tied the experiences of the crew in that episode with my own life to create a fictional story of how to overcome stress, and how to give a spark of life a troubled relationship. I wrote a story on how to find your happy place again. It just takes a little breathing. 6:22 - SONG: “Breathing” from Selcouth (With special guest Kenzie Gunn) 10:42 - 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. We’re going to Scotland in 2022. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ 12:04 - NA SKYLARK WITH A LOVE STORY na Skylark, which loosely means "the Skylark" in Irish, is a Central-Kentucky-based trio that shares the rich beauty of ancient traditional Celtic music through voice, Irish harp, Irish uilleann pipes, Irish whistles, flutes, Irish bodhran, and a little Appalachian mountain dulcimer for good measure. Wherever this little trio goes, na Skylark charms and moves audiences in a big way. The group's "Old Ceol" recording was named one of the best new recordings of 2017 by the Celtic Connections radio show, and na Skylark's music can also be heard on various Celtic and folk music podcasts, as well as in live venues and festivals around the Eastern half of the U.S. You can find out more about the band at naskylark.com 13:26 - SONG: “Oh Love! It is a Killing Thing” by na Skylark from single 16:41 - STOUT POUNDERS TALKS KISS AND EAR BITES Stout Pounders is a long-time contributor to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast with music going back to 2010. They are a Seattle based Celtic Folk band. Since 2007 the band has brought new energy and comedic twists to time tested Scottish and Irish Folk music. Stout Pounders are great for pub atmospheres or large festivals. The band plays regularly around Seattle and has been the house band of the Seattle St. Patrick's Day Dash since 2009. You can find more about the band at StoutPounders.com. 21:33 - SONG: “The Mooch” by Stout Pounders from Pour Decisions -- New Irish & Celtic Song Lyrics. I updated the lyrics for all of the songs I sing in this show. You will find lyrics and chords so you can play along with me. Just click the song title to find the lyrics or follow the link in the shownotes to find more Irish & Celtic song lyrics. 25:02 - UPCOMING SHOWS THURS: Coffee with The Celtfather on YouTube (Season 8) @ 12:00 PM Eastern MAR 11: "St Patrick's Day Party" Celtfather Live on YouTube @ 8:00 - 9 PM EDT. Tickets $8. MAR 13: Ironshield Brewing in Lawrenceville, GA @  7:00 – 10:00 PM. MAR 14: Tucker Brewing Company in Tucker, GA @ 3:30-6:30 PM CANCELED  MAR 17: The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA @ 4:30-7:00 PM 27:21 - SUPPORT WHAT YOU LOVE If you enjoy the music in this show, please show your support. Buy music or merch from me or my guests. Follow us on streaming and tell a friend. You can sample my albums for free in my Mage Records store on Bandcamp. And you can learn more about my guests by following the link on the website. The Pub Songs Podcast is based on the value-for-value model. If you get pleasure from this show, send me a few bucks to keep it going and get lots of bonus content. Join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. Your support pays for the production and promotion of my music and this podcast. Follow the link in the shownotes. Special thanks to my newest patrons: Randall 5th Alexander and James Baker If you have questions or comments, email me marc@marcgunn.com or Chat in the Celtic Geeks group on Facebook. Let me know what you think about this podcast. 29:33 - SONG: “Kilted For Her Pleasure” from Kilted For Her Pleasure Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. The show is edited by Mitchell Petersen who showed up as a guest on Kilted. Thanks Mitchell. And  graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can subscribe to my mailing list. I’ll email you regular updates of new music and podcasts, special offers, and you’ll get 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub at www.pubsong.com! #pubsongs

We’re counting down the top 10 Celtic bands you want to listen to for St Patrick’s Day 2021. Plus music from We Banjo 3, Lissa Schneckenburger, Screaming Orphans. Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the Virtual Public House for Celtic Geek culture. I am your Guide. My name is Marc Gunn. Today’s show is brought to you by my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast and download free music when you sign up at PubSong.com. WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY 0:26 - SONG: “Donald MacGillivray” 3:57 - WELCOME -- Post a review in Apple Podcasts. If you enjoy this show, please subscribe or post a review on Apple Podcasts. I’d love your feedback. -- A short story of what’s new with The Celtfather. -- St Patrick’s Day CD -- Listen to the show on how I’ll send you 3 MP3s from the St Patrick’s Day album. Now on sale. 6:25- SONG: “Danny Boy… For Cat Lovers” from Whiskers in the Jar 9:17 - 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. We’re going to Scotland in 2022. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/   10:31 - TOP 10 CELTIC BANDS FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY 2021 St Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. I love to read blogs and articles about Celtic music around St Patrick’s Day. But every year, it’s the exact same songs. IrishCentral is notorious for publishing a blog about the top 10 Celtic bands for St Patrick’s Day. It’s the same ones as always: The Dubliners, The Chieftains, The Clancy Brothers, The Pogues. All are great, but then they throw in U2, The Cranberries and Van Morrison. Don’t get me wrong. I enjoy all of that music as much as the next Celtic music lover. But they will write for 2021 and use bands from 1968. I’m sorry. But times change. There are so many great Celtic bands. I think it’s a shame to settle on those bands when I’m gonna share with you my pick of the Best Celtic Bands FOR St Patrick’s Day 2021. As you probably know, I also host the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. It’s an hour-long show of Celtic music by the best independent Celtic bands online. Every year, I make MY PICK of the best Celtic bands based primarily on how much I played their music in the podcast. You can read my pick in a blog on my website of the Top 10 Celtic Bands of 2020. Let’s get started. #10 Runa RUNA continues to push the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats. Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco and blues, they offer a thrilling and redefining take on traditional music. They've been a favorite of mine for many years now. And I highly recommend their album TEN: The Errant Night. What a great album! #9 Skeleton McKee Skeleton McKee brings the best of rock and rollicking Celtic roots/folk/rock, pub songs, and a wee bit of trad, blues and Americana. This band keeps your toes tapping and your hands clapping with a dose of humor on the side. Skeleton McKee has made a big impact on the DFW Celtic music scene, with Celtic infused entertainment featuring great vocal harmonies, precision instrumentation and intricate rhythms. Skeleton McKee comprises jovial, experienced musicians who combine impressively diverse backgrounds to deliver the cream of the Celtic tradition. Once you experience a live show, you’ll know why their slogan is: “All For Fun and Fun For All!” #8 An Lar An Lár (the center in Irish Gaelic) is one of the most vibrant Celtic Folk bands in Switzerland. They play original songs and tunes inspired by folk music from Ireland and Scotland and one can also note influences from places like Asturias and Brittany. Exciting arrangements, strong lead vocals and considerable skill on a wide range of instruments are typical features of the band. #7. Lissa Schneckenburger The down beat slams your body as the song grabs you and surges forward. You lean in to hear every word, as Schneckenburger’s voice sweetly sets the scene and then brings it to a boil, careening around each detail. The song ends before you’re ready, leaving you breathless with your heart thumping in your ears. You reach forward and hit repeat. Raised in a small town in Maine and now living in Vermont, Schneckenburger grew up with music. She began playing fiddle at the age of six, inspired by her parent’s interest in folk music. In 2001 she graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music with a degree in Contemporary Improvisation. She has been performing and teaching music around the world ever since. One of the things that I love so much about Celtic music is the diversity of people. In case you didn’t know, Schneckenburger is not an Irish or Scottish name. But who cares. Because every time I start looking for great Celtic music, I end up picking her. 14:57 - Lissa Schneckenburger “Lamplighter's Hornpipe / Suffer the Child” from Dance 17:41 - TOP TEN (cont.) #6 Barleyjuice With six studio albums and a double CD collection in their sporrans to date, Barleyjuice have made themselves one of the most beloved celtic rock bands in the US. Frontman Kyf Brewer pens the majority of the group’s originals and lithely covers lead vocals, guitar, accordion, harmonica, mandolin, bouzouki, piano and bagpipes. He originally piped in the Loch Rannoch Pipe Band, and performed in Edinburgh’s Millennium March for Prince Charles. Backing Brewer is a mad quartet of characters: guitar virtuoso Chris “Shep” Shepherd handles mandolin & conventional electric & acoustic guitars with his trademark flair and panache; captivating fiddler Kyle Blessing’s classical roots stray to bluegrass and country in the middle of the most authentic jigs & hornpipes; drummer Bogi Trifunovich is a powerhouse of driving decadence, while hopping bassist Eric Worthington is the musical snake-charmer of the deep and dulcet. The ayes have it – Barleyjuice is a grand group of talented tunesmiths and prodigious performers, and the absolute best time you can have at a concert without removing your kilt. #5 Ockham's Razor Ockham's Razor creates a musical experience, not just a gig. They are a young, energetic band with Celtic roots that blends rock, bluegrass, gypsy, classical, pop and punk influences throughout their music. They include the audience in the show by getting off stage, into the audience and getting them dancing, singing along to the songs and breaking down that 4th wall that many bands put up between themselves and the audience. This creates a memorable experience for the audience instead of a forgettable evening of “Who was that band?” The Yakima Folklife Festival described their sound as “Turbo-Celtic” and “Ethno-Punk”. Interview with Kris of Ockham’s Razor on Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. #4 Screaming Orphans Screaming Orphans are four sisters with the good fortune to have been raised in the magic of Bundoran in County Donegal, Ireland.  There is a great tradition of music to be found in Irish homes especially in the Gaeltacht or Irish-speaking areas which have produced the likes of Clannad, Enya and Mairead, Micheal and Triona Ni Dhomhnaill. Their home was no exception. Since they were young, they’ve been singing and playing traditional Irish music but when they hit their teenage years they knew it was time to start their own pop rock band. 21:25 - Screaming Orphans “Every Woman Gardens” from Sunshine & Moss 24:28 - TOP TEN (cont.) #3 The Selkie Girls Originally formed in 2013, The Selkie Girls have firmly established themselves as a mainstay in the North Texas folk music scene. With dozens of music and art festivals under their belt, as well as numerous television appearances, the band has toured throughout the States, never failing to captivate audiences with their unique instrumentation, lush harmonies, and dynamic arrangements. The band (Alli Johnson: vocals/guitar, Jaycie Skidmore: vocals/flutes/penny whistles, Dave Ervin: vocals/guitar/mandolin, Joel Black: upright and fretless acoustic bass, Martin McCall: percussion, and Linda Mudd: harp) draws upon a vast repertoire of ancient and contemporary ballads, traditional Irish and Scottish songs (often sung in the native tongue), and foot-stomping jigs and reels, creating a truly eclectic and affecting musical experience. #2 Jiggy Jiggy continue the tradition of their musical ancestors while bringing a whole new exotic flavor to the table, more of a collective than an orthodox band, Jiggy’s mercurial line up mixes and melds Irish traditional music, world rhythms and cutting-edge dance grooves. Jiggy took the internet by storm with their video ‘Silent Place’ celebrating the global togetherness of dance and to date it has clocked up more than 35 million views. This has introduced the band to a brand new audience worldwide and their debut album TRANSLATE went to number 1 in the world music charts in Ireland, United States, Canada, France, Australia, Poland & UK and they are now a big hit with festival audiences across the globe. #1 We Banjo 3 Debuting in the U.S. in 2012, We Banjo 3 has since emerged as fast-rising touring darlings in the country that two of the members now call home. The Galway, Ireland, and Nashville-based quartet––comprised of two sets of brothers, Enda & Fergal Scahill and Martin & David Howley––continually push musical boundaries while maintaining an unwavering devotion to the essential audience experience. WB3 seamlessly converge the shared and varied traditions of Americana, Bluegrass, and Celtic music with pop-sensible songcraft to create a truly unique and gratifying signature sound. Brilliantly commanded instruments––banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and percussion––effortlessly elevate lead singer David Howley’s propulsive voice. Live on stage, their songs carry the listener along until, at the perfect moment, the band crescendos into catchy choruses with pitch perfect harmonies. We Banjo 3 deliver their music with such palpable rapport, stunning precision, and infectious energy, it’s impossible to pigeonhole what kind of listener might suddenly consider themselves a WB3 fan. 28:45 - We Banjo 3 “Happiness” from String Theory -- New Irish & Celtic Song Lyrics. I updated the lyrics for all of the songs I sing in this show. You will find lyrics and chords so you can play along with me. Just click the song title to find the lyrics or follow the link in the shownotes to find more Irish & Celtic song lyrics. 32:12 - UPCOMING SHOWS THURS: Coffee with The Celtfather on YouTube @ 12:00 PM Eastern FEB 18: Celtfather Live on YouTube @ 8:00 - 9 PM EDT. Tickets $8. MAR 11: Celtfather Live on YouTube @ 8:00 - 9 PM EDT. Tickets $8. MAR 13: Ironshield Brewing in Lawrenceville, GA @  7:00 – 10:00 PM. MAR 14: Tucker Brewing Company in Tucker, GA @ 3:30-6:30 PM MAR 17: The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale, Estates, GA @ 4:30-7:00 PM. Birthday Party! 33:22 - SUPPORT WHAT YOU LOVE If you enjoy the music in this show, please show your support. Buy music or Merch from me or our guest. Follow me on streaming. And tell a friend. But the best way to support me is to Join the Gunn Runners Club on Patreon. Patreon funds my songwriting and more. Your support pays for the production and promotion of my music and this podcast. Follow the link in the shownotes. You can listen to my music for free in my Mage Records store on Bandcamp. Then email me marc@marcgunn.com or Chat in the Celtic Geeks group on Facebook to let me know what you think of the album. 34:27 - SONG: “Wild Mountain Thyme” from The Bridge Pub Songs Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. The show is edited by Mitchell Petersen with graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or to my website where you can subscribe to my mailing list. I’ll email you regular updates of new music and podcasts, special offers, and you’ll get 21 songs for free. Welcome to the pub at www.pubsong.com! #pubsongs

Resenha: Tuatha De Danann - In Nomine Éireann (Celtic Folk Metal Brasileiro) Se você escuta Heavy Metal no Brasil desde 2002, foi em algum show nesse época e conseguiu presenciar o BMU, Brazil Metal Union, com certeza você conhece e é apaixonado pelo Tuatha de Dannan. A banda mais icônica do Folk Brasileiro retorna com mais uma disco, em meio a praga da do Covid-19 para aquecer nossos corações com muita, melodia, personalidade e força. Vem conferir essa resenha no episódio de hoje do Metal Mantra Resenha: Tuatha De Danann - In Nomine Éireann (Celtic Folk Metal Brasileiro)

The Weekend Whassup! The Point keeps you connected to the top 8 things happening around Sheboygan this weekend! Powered by Cafe Bella in Sheboygan! Home of the “Benny Burger!” The SCIO Winter Farmers Market happens the first and the third Saturdays of the month at First Congregational Church in Sheboygan from 9-1. Support your local farmers! https://www.sheboygancountyinterfaith.org/farmers-market/  The American Club's annual Holiday Market has gone virtual this year! The 36th annual event will still be full of 70+ interesting local vendors and unique items sure to delight everyone on your gift-giving list. Join them online! https://www.americanclubresort.com/holiday-market  The Plymouth Arts Center proudly presents “Celtic Christmas,” a live musical concert, featuring the group Celtic Folk with showtimes through this weekend. https://plymouth-arts-center.ticketleap.com/celtic-christmas-concert/  There's a holiday market at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sheboygan, Saturday from 11-4. Support local artisans and small business owners. Social Distancing will be enforced! There are elves on staff to assist children so parents can take a quiet break while shopping at the Holiday Market. https://www.facebook.com/events/274370093644744  Sheboygan Falls Cub Scout Pack 3885 is hosting a fundraising brat fry Saturday from 10-3 at Piggly Wiggly in Sheboygan Falls! Come support adventures! https://www.facebook.com/events/297111311385149  The Bull At Pinehurst Farms in Sheboygan Falls hosts a Holiday Market Saturday from 10-4 in their event and conference center. Shop unique holiday gift items! https://www.facebook.com/events/365548431531317 SoLu Winery in Cascade hosts a Holiday Craft Fair both days this weekend. Crafts, vendors and great food and wine. https://www.facebook.com/events/356491348901973  Three Hounds Gratitude Games Dog Dock Diving happens through this weekend at Three Hounds in Plymouth!  https://www.facebook.com/events/831568774341064  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Weekend Whassup! The Point keeps you connected to the top 5 things happening around Sheboygan this weekend! Powered by Cafe Bella in Sheboygan! Home of the “Benny Burger!” No school? No problem! YMCA Camp Y-Koda has day camp activities all day Friday for ages 4-13! Pre-registration is required. https://sheboygancountyymca.org/camp-y-koda/event-detail.html?s=297&co_id=103198&v=1  Join RCS Empowers for a virtual Shine On Holiday Festival Event this Friday evening at 6:30. Register for free online! http://rcsshineon.com The Plymouth Arts Center proudly presents “Celtic Christmas,” a live musical concert, featuring the group Celtic Folk with showtimes through this weekend and next. https://plymouth-arts-center.ticketleap.com/celtic-christmas-concert/  There's a virtual gala Saturday from 6-8pm to support Sheboygan County nonprofits. Partner Charity this year is the Sheboygan County Food Bank. Live and silent auction, raffles and more! http://www.sheboyganserviceclub.org  There's a Pop Art Workshop with Michael Albert at Sheboygan's Mead Public Library Saturday from 1-2. Pre-registration is required. https://www.facebook.com/events/3426181717447460  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marianna Filippi, a bright young composer from Maine, is at her core, a storyteller. Composing for theater and film as well as chamber groups and solo artists, Marianna's music is proving popular with performers and audiences alike. Beginning with improvisation to form her initial melodic and harmonic material, she lets her work evolve organically, like a good piece of prose. Rich with celtic and japanese folk influences, and inspired by stories and abstract images, Marianna's tone painting draws you in to a poetic world full of oracles, falling feathers, heroic trials, jeweled beetles with shimmering wings, and planets coming into alignment. We feel like the planets must have been in lucky alignment to bring Marianna Filippi to the Composer's Studio.

This weeks show is all about nostalgia. Friend of the show Pahnia Sebelius curates the most influential songs of her youth, you'll hear some 80's Synth Pop, Celtic Folk, Rock Jazz Fusion and World influenced Pop. Enjoy!

Happy St Patrick's Day! Show #349 is our St. Patrick's Day special highlighting the Best Celtic songs and tunes of 2017 as voted on by you in the Celtic Top 20. You'll enjoy amazing Celtic music from The Selkie Girls, Bridgid's Cross, Jim Sharkey, Whalebone, Kilted Kings, Cormorant's Fancy, Colleen Raney, NUA, Ella, Beth Patterson, Ne'er Duwels, Acoustic Butterfly, Lady Moon, Coast, Secret Sky, Connemara Stone Company, Dom Duff, Tuatha Dea, Black 47, The Changing Room. 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 CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Don't just see the world. Go on a relaxing adventure with a small group of Celtic music fans, just like you. We won't see everything. Instead, we will stay in one area. We will get to know the region through it's culture, history, and legends. You can help me decide where we should go into 2019. Subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/   THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 "Norlan Wind" by The Selkie Girls from Pirate Queen 5:47 "Tam Lin/Mason's Apron" by Bridgid's Cross from Live Without an Audience 8:48 "The Bar on the Square" by Jim Sharkey from Misty Morning Rain 13:13 "Anglicana" by Whalebone from Mirabilia 18:35 "Name On My Soul" by Kilted Kings from Name On My Soul 23:54 "The Mummer's Jig/Munster Buttermilk" by Cormorant's Fancy from A Different Bird 27:58 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 30:36 "The Lovely Green Banks of the Moy" by Colleen Raney from Here This Is Home 35:44 "Wide Open" by NUA from FLOW 39:37 "The Skye Boat Song" by Ella from Elluria's Lament 43:31 "Jigs: Mary Patterson's/All In The Family/The Rathfarnham Lilters" by Beth Patterson from Hybrid Vigor 48:27 "You're the One" by The Ne'er Duwels from The Ne'er Duwells 51:42 "Irish Eyes" by Acoustic Butterfly from Whispers EP 56:08 "Loch Lomond" by Lady Moon from Fairy's Love Song 1:00:08 CELTIC FEEDBACK 1:03:36 "Let It Rain" by Coast from Windmills in the Sky 1:07:29 "The Dim-Moon City of Delight" by Secret Sky from Secret Sky 1:12:50 "Drowsy Maggie" by Connemara Stone Company from Original 1:16:03 "Kael K'kwll" by Dom Duff from K'kwll 1:18:56 "Kilts and Corsets" by Tuatha Dea from Kilts and Corsets 1:26:26 "James Connolly" by Black 47 from Fire of Freedom 1:34:17 "A River Runs Between" by The Changing Room from A River Runs Between 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/.   THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Imagine a world with no Celtic music. Sounds pretty horrible, 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. Our 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 at http://patreon.com/celticpodcast Thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Jared M. Gordon, Jim Mitchell, and Hank Woodward who raised his monthly pledge.   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. Happy Early St. Patrick's Day! I want to welcome all of the new subscribers listening on Apple Podcasts. I really appreciate it. If you enjoy the show, I'd love it if you would post a rating on the Apple Podcast app. We currently have 599 5-star reviews. Surely, we can make that a round 600? If you're not yet subscribed, Apple Podcasts is one of the easiest podcast apps to get started listening to this show for free. Every week, I ask you to vote for your two favorite songs in the show. It's called the Celtic Top 20. At the end of the year, I compile your pick of the Top 20 songs of 2017. This St Patrick's Day show highlights those 20 amazing songs and tunes. So let's get started. Make sure you subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, I send you the latest Celtic music news around bands featured in the podcast. Next week, I publish my annual "17 Free Celtic MP3s for St Patrick's Day" article. Not only will you get 34 Celtic MP3s immediately for subscribing, but you'll also get 17 MORE in next Thursday's newsletter. Go to bestcelticmusic.net to subscribe. I just released a new CD this week. It’s called As Long As I’m Flyin’ and features original Celtic Folk songs inspired by the TV show Firefly. Get it at FireflyDrinkingSongs.com. I have a Shiny St Patrick's Day CD Release Party scheduled for tonight, Thurs, March 8 at 8 PM CST on my YouTube channel. It is free to watch! Now's the time to get a Celtic shirt from the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I have a whole bunch of "Kilted For Her Pleasure" shirts that you can get before St. Patrick's Day if you order soon. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is supported by listeners like you. Our generous patrons pledge $1 or more per episode to share this show with Celtic music fans around the world and to help bands find new fans. I want to thank our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Jared M. Gordon, Jim Mitchell, and Hank Woodward who raised his monthly pledge.  You can become a Patron on Patreon.com/celticpodcast However, we are not the only Celtic musicians on Patreon. Stephen Bernhardt was kind enough to compile a list of all of the Celtic musicians that he could find. If you enjoy any of these artists, please do them a solid and become a patron. Holly Kirby Jennifer Licko Victoria Van Arnam Jillian La Dage Jonathan Ramsey Celticize Me TinWhistler Elena Stark Battlelegs Marc Gunn Brobdingnagian Bards Patreon is offers an incredible service to musicians and all creative types. I can't recommend highly 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 2018 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 Henry Meger emailed: "Dia dhuit, Marc, I discovered your podcast last spring and have been entranced and charmed with it ever since as I catch up to date. Just wanted to send some personal thanks. My father has been playing Celtic guitar for most of his life and all of mine, so it's been in the house since day one. I thought I had heard it all, each corner and subgenre to be found, but my library has been greatly and duly humbled by your extensive and seasoned pallet. I've shared the podcast and many of its contents with my dad, and it has enriched our Celtic cosmos remarkably. I took the podcast with me last summer while studying abroad in Russia and it was a wonderful way to keep in touch with my roots during my commute. Having also spent time in non-Celtic Spain, the Galicia episode opened another door in my musical conception of Iberia. In short, Thank you!! An amateur flute player myself, I would love to hear a flute-heavy episode, and I'm sure all musicians who listen to the podcast would love their own instrument-themed episodes. Just a thought that has crossed my mind (not that you don't have plenty already!) Keep up the fantastic work---it's very much appreciated!" Thank you Henry. I haven't done a flute or whistle episode. Let me see what I can put together. I wish I had an easy way to search my archive for flute music. Sadly, I don't. But perhaps I can reach out to you and all my listeners. If you have heard some bands with flute or whistle, please email me the band names so I can make a possible list of the podcast. Jennifer Lohman emailed a picture: "While I am listening to your podcast from Terra Alta, WV (USA) 31 degrees here today-so the dogs & I are staying in." Stephen Reimann emailed: "Dear Celt Father, I am a big fan of your show and what you are doing to add breadth and depth to those who listen to Celtic music. I am an Account Manager for a major Pharmaceutical company which requires an extensive amount of driving.  By extensive I mean on average 60K miles each year.  Your podcast enables me to not only pass the time driving between accounts, but also increase my knowledge and love of all things musically Irish and Celtic.  The theme diversity of your shows is stellar.  Just like Christopher Walken’s SNL character, The Bruce Dickinson, needed “More Cowbell,” I need more bagpipes.  Any chance of another Bagpipe theme’d show in the near future? Thank you for all you do to sharpen our proverbial musical sgian-dubhs." Stephen “Bow Tie Steve” Reimann (Rye-man) Thanks Bow Tie Steve. Yeah. You can never have enough bagpipes. It will have to be a few months, but I'll add that to the list as well. Maybe I should add both this and the flute show as milestones... Would you be interested in another bagpipe show as well. Drop me a line.

Long before becoming a successful startup founder, Bridget Harris could be found busking Celtic Folk in London. In a conversation with Intercom's John Collins, she explains how her busking days shaped the way she runs YouCanBook.me, why she opted to bootstrap over the conventional VC funding route, and much more.

Band: Ginger Ackley Homepage: http://www.gingerackley.com   Description: Ginger's music is Celtic – with at Twist!  A Texas native happily transplanted to Ohio, Ginger has taken her life-long passion for music, combined it with a love of history and tradition, and mixed it all  into a delightful style of Celtic Folk. Performing both traditional and original songs, she sings while accompanying herself on one of her six autoharps, or  jams with other folks  on her penny whistles. She has been described as a songwriter “in the old style,"  and her most recent album “The Elf King's Horn" reaches into the magical and new age music!   Personal Fact: Before I really started singing outside of a small set of friends, I traveled on a cruise in 2005 with Danny O'Flaherty and his Celtic group.  They had a song writing contest among the group where the song had to be about leaving one place to go to another.  It had to be upbeat and positive.  The judges of the contest were Danny O'Flaherty, Danny Doyle, Andy M. Stewart and Aoife Clancy.  There in the middle of the Caribbean, I wrote "It Is Time" which won the contest.  I've never stopped playing and writing music since!   Newest CD: The Elf King's Horn Year Released: 2015   You can subscribe to the show at www.celtfather.com where you can join my mailing list to download a free album of my Celtic geek music. Special thanks to all of my Patrons. For as little as $1 per month, you can become a patron and show your support for The Celtfather.   Post feedback in the shownotes, use the hashtag #celtfather on social media, or email me marc@marcgunn.com  

An Taisdeal (pron.: An Tahshdel, Scots Gaelic for "The Journey") is a Celtic Folk project from Germany. Originally founded by Rüdiger Reinhardt in 2002 with Anna Molitor on the fiddle, the project was put on ice, as he moved away in 2005, and playing together was no longer possible. "The Journey" can be seen as a journey through the celtic countries, where the songs are originated, through history, which is told in the songs, and also as a journey for the audience, on which the listeners embark at a gig. The songs are in English, Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic and also Breton language. An Taisdeal is not a real band, but rather a project with friends as occasional guest musicians. You never know who you might meet on your travels. Some recordings of the songs on the "home recordings" album are more than 10 years old, but never really made their way into public. Personal Fact: Celtic langguage afficionado, celtic geek, but mostly harmless Band: An Taisdeal Homepage: http://www.reverbnation.com/antaisdeal  from_CD: Home Recordings Hometown: Heidelberg, Germany Listen to An Taisdeal on Irish & Celtic Music Podcast --- If you enjoy this episode, then please post a review on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Subscribe to the show at www.celtfather.com where you can join my mailing list to download a free album of my Celtic and comedy music. Special thanks to my Patrons. You can support my craft for as little as $1 per month. Become a Patron at www.marcgunn.com/patron   Post feedback in the shownotes, use the hashtag #celtfather on social media, or email me marc@marcgunn.com

Boasting a new studio album, the five-piece Grand Rapids band which embraces musical camaraderie already is gearing up for another busy St. Patrick’s Day.

On the trail of the Wild Hunt! In this show, we follow the trail of the Wild Hunt as it leads through 5 fantastic pieces of music, through a poem and discussion of the Yule Log, via a wonderful story by our Bard, Chris Joliffe, about Midwinter and on into the origins of the Wild Hunt. You can hear the amazing sounds of Jennifer Cutting, Damh the Bard, Cernunnos Rising, Kevin Skinner, SJ Tucker and Spiral Dance! How's that for a fantastic line-up? Wow! :) Full Show-notes, with all credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/newyear2012 Running Order: Intro 0:40 News & Views 1:50 Robin of Sherwood - 20 Years Later 2:01 Song of Solstice by Jennifer Cutting's Ocean Orchestra 3:24 The Traditions of Yule & the Yule Log by Ruthie 7:46 The Wheel by Damh the Bard 16:49 'Spirit of Albion: the Movie' Trailer 21:55 The Woodcutter's Poem by 'Mother Goose' 22:25 A Fire Fit for a Queen by Cernunnos Rising 24:44 Midwinter Story by Chris Joliffe 29:14 Hymn to Herne by S. J. Tucker 37:30 The Wild Hunt 41:10 Promo The Amber Treasure 52:45 Solstice Evergreen by Spiral Dance 55:17 Auld Langs Syne The Bardic Circle 1:01:20 Outtakes 1:02:01 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x x Released: 23 Jan 2012, 1h 5m It's always great to hear from you! Email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or leave us a message using Speakpipe   Robin of Sherwood - 20 Years Later We talk about the proposal to bring back the Robin of Sherwood series with the original cast, writers and production standards. It is being proposed by Stansfilm, who are now seeking backers for the project. "Over the past few years attempts have been made to revive the series but unfortunately failed. Now, in 2011, a script has been written by Richard Carpenter and plans are being made to bring back Robin of Sherwood... Stansfilm are presently heading an attempt to bring this series back to your screens... ...but we need YOUR help to make it happen!" Find out more on the Stansfilm website.   Song of Solstice by Jennifer Cutting's Ocean Orchestra What a wonderful way to start the show! Jennifer Cutting and her Ocean Orchestra bring us the title track to her new album, Song of Solstice. This rousing Celtic Folk track is a brilliant example of the high quality of foot-stomping music that you can expect from Jenifer and the crew! You can find out more about Jennifer and the Ocean Orchestra on their website at Ocean Orchestra or on our Contributor Page.   The Traditions of Yule and the Yule Log collected by Ruthie In this piece, we talk about the Holly and the Oak Kings, Holly & Mistletoe, Santa Claus' Reindeer, Herne the Hunter and the symbolism of the Stag and deer. We then go on to examine the origins and traditions of the Yule Log in much more detail. Much of the detail came from [Wiki].   The Wheel By Damh the Bard Damh is a modern-day Bard whose spirituality, and love of folk tradition, is expressed through his music, storytelling and poetry. Drawing on the Bardic traditions his performances are both entertaining and educational, weaving a tapestry of myth, peace, and anthems that speak directly to the heart, but never without a good splash of humour. You can find his music on iTunes, or from his website, Pagan Music. He is also the voice behind Druidcast, the official podcast of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD, for short) - modern day Druids. . You can find Druidcast here and find out more about OBOD hereYou can find out more details about Damh on his Contributor Page on our website.   The "Spirit of Albion: the Movie" Trailer We talk about the new trailer for the movie, The Spirit of Albion. You'll be able to see this on our website if it does not show above.     The Woodcutter's Poem by Mother Goose We bring you a lovely poem purportedly from Mother Goose that teaches children about the best logs to burn for a good winter fire. Although, We couldn't find a direct link the source for this is minogue.com. The full version of Mother Goose can be found at Project Gutenberg. We also found it at Legendary Dartmoor under the name of a Dartmoor Log Poem. It has long been a traditional English folk song as can be found at the Traditional Music website.    We're also proud to accompany this poem with Anne Roos' wonderful track The Gold Ring (details in the credits at the bottom).   A Fire Fit for a Queen by Cernunnos Rising George Nicholas and Cernunnos Rising bring us a unique blend of new age, Celtic, pagan, druidic music, featuring evocative songs with deep and well crafted lyrics; reminding us of a living tradition that explores the mysticism of trees, the waters, the air that we breathe, the seen and the unseen and delicate balance in all things.   In this show you can hear his song, A Fire Fit for A Queen from the album Wild Soul, which carries on the wonderful traditions of logs and wood that we've been talking about in this show. You can find out more about Cernunnos Rising on their website or on their Contributor Page. Midwinter Story by Chris Joliffe Astoundingly, Chris is an undiscovered talent - that is, until now! This amazing bard has given us permission to use some of his amazing stories and poems in the show and we're sure that you'll love them just as much as we do. In this show, you can hears his wonderfully evocative, Midwinter Story. We hope to bring you much more of Chris in the future and in the meantime check out his Contributor Page to find out a little more about him.   Hymn to Herne by S. J. Tucker Critics describe S.J. Tucker's music as the perfect mix of witty and weighty, and she takes listeners on a fantastic, genre-hopping ride with just her voice, her guitar, and occasionally a drum. Fans of all ages come to see SJ Tucker for more than just the stories she weaves into her songwriting -- her musical talents are second to none. Her style is classified, at times, as "Celtic Blues", while her instrumental and vocal talents earn comparisons to Joni Mitchell, Ani DiFranco, Dar Williams, and Jeff Buckley. Not confined to one type of song or another, SJ spans opera, chant, and rockergrrl, employing deft guitar hands and the bluesy, powerful voice of a 300lb gospel singer--finely contained in a petite frame which earned her first band the name 'Skinny White Chick' by accident. We are really proud to bring you her Hymn to Herne from her album Blessings, a powerful, blood-pounding evocation of atavistic force. You can find out more about Sooj on her website at sjtucker.com or on her Contributor Page.    The Wild Hunt We talk about the belief in the Wild Hunt, or Raging Host. Fairies, the dead, or a historical, legendary figure? We also talk about Hunt leaders, such as Herne the Hunter, Gwyn ap Nudd and his white hounds and the Herlathing.   Promo - The Amber Treasure by Richard Denning Cerdic is the nephew of a great warrior who died a hero of the Anglo-Saxon country of Deira. Growing up in a quiet village, he dreams of the glories of battle and of one day writing his name into the sagas. He experiences the true horrors of war, however, when his home is attacked, his sister kidnapped, his family betrayed and his uncle's legendary sword stolen.  Cerdic is thrown into the struggles that will determine the future of 6th century Britain and must show courageous leadership and overcome treachery, to save his kingdom, rescue his sister and return home with his uncle's sword. The Amber Treasure is Historical Fiction set in Dark Age Northumbria and can be found on Podiobooks.com.   Solstice Evergreen by Spiral Dance Multi-award winning group Spiral Dance, based in Adelaide, has been playing rousing, high-energy music to enthusiastic audiences throughout Australia and beyond for over a decade. The richly-textured and powerful song Solstice Evergreen, recalls ancient times with a powerful driving force that reminds us that the spirit is still very much alive today. Amazing song! You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor Page. Get EXTRA content in the Celtic Myth Podshow App for iOS, Android & Windows Contact Us: You can leave us a message by using the Speakpipe Email us at: garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com. Facebook fan-page http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow, Twitter (@CelticMythShow) or Snapchat (@garyandruth), Pinterest (celticmythshow) or Instagram (celticmythshow)   Help Spread the Word: Please also consider leaving us a rating, a review and subscribing in iTunes or 'Liking' our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow as it helps let people discover our show - thank you :) If you've enjoyed the show, would you mind sharing it on Twitter please? Click here to post a tweet! Ways to subscribe to the Celtic Myth Podshow: Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Special Thanks Kevin Skinner for At The Gates of Dinas Afferon from the album Fire Walk WIth Me. See his website for further details of check out his Contributor Page. Anne Roos for her pounding The Gold Ring from the album, A Light in the Forest. See her Contributor Page for more details. Jaime Heras, for his track Eyes of the Hubble from his album, Celestie. Check out his Contributor Page for more details. Grégoire Lourme, for Jamie Alison from his album The Bourne Ultimatum. See his Contributor Page for more details. Beer Belly for The Dublin Reel, from their album Paddy's Boots. See their Contributor Page for more details.   For our Theme Music: The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.   Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music (in Alphabetic order) Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page. Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page. Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page. Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page. The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page. Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page. Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page. Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page. S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page. Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page. We'd like to wish you 'Hwyl fawr!', which is Welsh for Goodbye and have fun, or more literally Wishing a Good Mood on you!     Save Save

Thus begins a series of episodes highlighting some of the best Celtic music online. Today's show is about Celtic Folk Bands which I describe as acoustic Celtic music groups based in the folk tradition. These are the groups that stand out most for me. I'd love to hear your thoughts and band suggestions. Coming soon: Best Celtic Rock, Best Celtic Traditional, Best Celtic Soloists, and then Celtic Music Artists You Should Keep an Ear Open for in 2011. Notes: Some popular shows from 2010:  Science Fiction Convention Music, Celtic Comedy Music Show with Dr. Demento Interview, Marc’s Secret of Ratings. What were your favorite shows? Year in Review: Marc Gunn marries and has a baby girl Show returns to weekly format Marc Gunn nicknamed "The Celtfather" New CDs: The Bridge, Kilted For Her Pleasure and Irish Songs for New Orleans Celtic iMixes send music up the charts like Victims of Irish Music How you can get involved in your Celtic community Successful Celtic Invasion of Scotland Some goals and New Year's Resolutions for 2011 Focus on American Celtic Music Special features on the Best Celtic Music of 2010 CDs Planned for 2011 Rie Sheridan Rose Marc Gunn Facebook Call my Celtic Podcast voicemail line: Call 678-CELT-POD. That's 678-235-8763 Gunn Family Plans Move to  Birmingham This Summer Marc Gunn's Podcasts: Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, Renaissance Festival Podcast, Irish Song Lyrics (Free Celtic SOngs, Irish Song and More), Cat Lovers Podcast, St Patrick's Day Music and Podcast. Websites: Celtic MP3s Music Magazine - Free Celtic Music, Marc Gunn Celtic Music Free Stickers - Kilted For Her Pleasure Celtic Invasion Vacation of Ireland Music: "Fierce" by Rising Gaelfrom One More Day "Big Old City" by Boston Blackthornefrom County Kerry to Kerry Park "Trad II" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyerfrom Gleowein "Sister Selkie" by Pandora Celticafrom Out of the Box "Heart of the Brave" by Maidens IVfrom Celtic Fire "I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day" by The Langer's Ballfrom Ships Are Sailing   Support the Podcast: If this show entertained, you can return the favor after listening to each show: Buy Marc a Pint at pubsong.com, buy CDs from the Celtic Music CD Store, follow the links above to order music on Amazon, or just help promote the show anyway you can..

We chat with the Mythic Folk Musician and Druid, Damh the Bard This is our first interview and we are lucky to be able to interview the famous Celtic Folk musician, Damh the Bard, and his wife, the multi-talented Artist Cerri Lee. Links to their websites and their work can be found below in the Show-notes. We also bring you an amazing competition for Damh's latest album, Tales from the Cowman as well as some astounding news about the revival of a national tradition in Ireland - the Festival of the Fires taking place on Beltane. Full Show-notes, with all credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/bardinterview Running Order: Intro 0:42 News & Views 1:25 The Festival of the Fires 1:58 Twa Corbies by Damh the Bard 04:15 Damh the Bard Interview 7:54 Blodeuwedd by Damh the Bard 29:24 The Cauldron Born by Damh the Bard 45:51 Pagan Spirit Gathering 1:02:19 Cerri Lee 1:05:48 Grimspound by Damh the Bard 1:17:57 Competition 1:23:00 Spirit of Albion by Damh the Bard 1:24:19 Out-takes 1:28:44 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x x Released: 30th April 2010, 1h 31m It's always great to hear from you! Email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or leave us a message using Speakpipe   The Festival of the Fires Our fabulous news item introduces the Festival of Fires which is a resuscitation of the ancient fires of Tara that were lit on the Hill of Uisneach and the taken from County to County to ignite all of the fires in Ireland. Originally known as Bealtaine, the summertime festival was an important fixture on the worldwide calendar, attracting attendees from the four corners of the ancient world. Having not being officially celebrated in hundreds of years the festival is to return, rising from the ashes of the Bealtaine name as Festival of the Fires. It promises to be an event unlike anything ever witnessed in modern times - an iconic national celebration to truly ignite the summer. Created through the alchemy of ceremony, heritage, music, theatre, literature, arts, crafts, poetry, holistic health and sustainability.  Festival of the Fires will feature the collective talents of hundreds of participants drawn from all over Ireland and the world, gathering at the exact centre-point of Ireland to celebrate the onset of summer. One of the ceremonial highlights of the festival will be the lighting of a national fire, ignited first on the summit of Uisneach and then carried to hilltops in every one of Ireland's 32 counties. In ancient times, this sacred Uisneach fire was the catalyst for coast-to-coast celebrations with festivals and gatherings taking place in the fire sites, and in the communities below. You can find out more about the festival on the website at http://festivalofthefires.com/.   Twa Corbies by Damh the Bard A classic folk track, the Twa Corbies or 'two crows', given the Damh the Bard magical treatment for the new Crowman album.   Damh the Bard Interview (Pronounced 'Dave') Damh is a musical storyteller who works within the world of myth that cannot be proved; where the Faerie really do dance on Midsummer's Eve, where the trees talk, and the Hollow Hills take you into the realms of Annwn. Where the Goddess rides her horse, guiding you to magic, and the Horned God of old calls us from the shadows of the Greenwood. [source] Damh is also the relaxed voice behind Druidcast, the podcast from the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD). You can find out more about Damh and his work on his website at paganmusic.co.uk or on our Contributor Page.   Blodeuwedd by Damh the Bard The tale of Blodeuwedd taken by Damh from the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi.   The Cauldon Born by Damh the Bard The Story of Cerridwen and how we are all, in a fashion, Cerridwen's Children, or "the Cauldron Born".   Pagan Spirit Gathering The Pagan Spirit Gathering (PSG) is one of America's oldest and largest Nature Spirituality festivals. Since its inception in 1980, PSG has been bringing together hundreds of people from throughout the United States, plus other countries, to create community, celebrate Summer Solstice, and commune with Nature in a sacred environment. Sponsored by Circle Sanctuary, PSG is open to long-time practitioners as well as newcomers of a wide range of Nature religion traditions, including Wiccan, Contemporary Pagan, Druidic, Heathen, Celtic, Baltic, Greco-Roman, Isian, Shamanic, Hermetic, Animistic, Egyptian, Native American, Afro-Carribean, Taoist, Pantheistic, Ecofeminist, and Nature Mystic. PSG is an opportunity for personal renewal, networking, education, and cultural enrichment. You can see their musical line-up (including Damh) or book tickets on their website.   Cerri Lee Cerri Lee is a multi-talented visionary artist who can turn her hand to almost anything creative. She is inspired by nature, and the ancient Pagan myths and legends of many cultures, her beliefs as a modern day Druid as well as those around her. She can create anything from Rights of Passage gifts and altar pieces to wedding and birthday gifts, and will happily take on commissions. Each piece of artwork she creates is individual and can be personalised to you or your loved ones. Her artwork has been used for album covers, featured in leading Pagan magazines, used as tattoos, and her sculptures are sent throughout the world. Cerri is equally in her element when she is up to her elbows in clay or painting one of her fabulous pictures. She is partner to Druid musician and long-time supporter of our show, Damh the Bard and can be found supporting him at many of his performances. You can see a gallery of Cerri's artist work on our website at Cerri's Gallery and you can find out more about Cerri and her work on her website on cerrilee.com or on our Contributor page.   Grimspound by Damh the Bard Grimspound is a late Bronze Age settlement high on the moor. It’s surrounded by a large fallen stone wall, and inside you can still see the remains of the roundhouses. On a beautiful day it is incredibly peaceful, but on a typical Dartmoor day, with the wind and the rain, it must have been a harsh place to live. "I sat with my guitar inside the remains of one of the roundhouses and just began to play on the guitar – looking around, breathing in the history of the place, imagining it full of life. What kind of people lived there. A Raven called overhead, and I felt I could see torchlight on the Tors either side of me. Voices of the Ancestors singing. The Land singing. And the melody of the guitar began to take shape. A ghostly and reflective refrain."   Competition Damh left us with a signed copy of his latest album, Tales from the Crowman, to give away as a competition prize. So, we set a competition based on Welsh Mythology for you.   Spirit of Albion by Damh the Bard Damh plays us his rousing anthem, a paean of praise to the land, Spirit of Albion from the album of the same name.   Get EXTRA content in the Celtic Myth Podshow App for iOS, Android & Windows Contact Us: You can leave us a message by using the Speakpipe Email us at: garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com. Facebook fan-page http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow, Twitter (@CelticMythShow) or Snapchat (@garyandruth), Pinterest (celticmythshow) or Instagram (celticmythshow)   Help Spread the Word: Please also consider leaving us a rating, a review and subscribing in iTunes or 'Liking' our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow as it helps let people discover our show - thank you :) If you've enjoyed the show, would you mind sharing it on Twitter please? Click here to post a tweet! Ways to subscribe to the Celtic Myth Podshow: Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Special Thanks Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See her Contributor page for details. Kim Robertson The Hangman's Noose. See her Contributor page for details. Jigger Time Ticks Away. See her Contributor page for details.   For our Theme Music: The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.   Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music (in Alphabetic order) Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page. Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page. Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page. Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page. The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page. Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page. Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page. Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page. S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page. Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page. We'd like to wish you 'Slán Go Foill!', which is Irish for 'Goodbye', or more literally 'Wishing you safety for a while'! Save Save

Celebrate the ancestors with the novel Ravenwolf! We begin to celebrate the festival of the ancestors with some great music, an excerpt from the novel Ravenwolf and some very powerful poetry from renowned Irish poet Aine Mac Aodha. Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/halloween1 Running Order: Intro 0:41 News & Views 1:19 Hy Brasil Podcast 2:26 Hallowe'en 3:01 Aftermath by Saor Patrol 6:00 Fire of the Gaels & Mise Eire by Aine MacAodha 11:37 The Book of Invasions by The Hungry Bentleys 15:40 Ravenwolf by Kelly Heckart 18:33 Song of the Sea by Sharon Knight 31:55 Feedback 39:58 Promo - School of Podcasting 39:17 Irish Phrase of the Day 40:03 Outtakes 40:30 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x Released: 1st November 2008, 43m   We love to hear from you! Please email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or call us using Speakpipe News & Views We tell our listeners about the technical difficulties we have been having with a server crash and apologise for any delays. We also talk about the new Icelandic film about Vikings, Saga, and wonder where the Celtic films are? We also send greetings and welcomes to our new Portuguese listeners and with the help of Aline Martins from the Hy Brasil Podcast, Gary tries his hand at a little Portuguese.   Hy Brasil Podcast Aline Martins Aline Martins is the irrepressible hostess of the Hy Brasil podcast, the plays some great Celtic/Folk music (much in English) as well as discussing Celtic culture and beliefs. You can find the podcast on mypodcast.com or Podbean, or find out more about Aline.   Hallowe'en We also discuss some of the meaning of Hallowe'en or Samhain to the Ancient Celts and quote from Thomas Rolleston's book Myths and Legends of the Celtic Race which can be found on Sacred Texts.   Aftermath (Blar Loch Lochy) by Saor Patrol The unique sound of Scotland in the 21st century, bringing the sounds of the past into the present and launching the listener into an exciting future for this Scottish band based at their Kincardine headquarters in Scotland. Those that have heard SAOR PATROL live never forget the visual image, and the vibrant energy they send out to their audience during a performance. Their vibrant pipe tunes and drum rhythms please, and excite, many a crowd from all walks of life. Still holding onto their unique sound and style they continue to combine old roots and new blood. Once again Saor Patrol has brought to you their very own Celtabilly music. Aftermath (Blar-Nan-Leine 1544) Battle of the Field of Shirts The Battle of Kinloch-Lochy, also known as the Battle of the Shirts or Blar na Léine, was a 1544 battle in Scotland, fought between branches of the Clan Donald, with the involvement of their allies the Clan Cameron against the Clan Fraser, led by Fraser of Lovat, who was aided by members of Clan Grant. The site was on Loch Lochy. [wiki]. See also Clan Cameron's description. The Clanranald Trust Duncarrow All of the members of Saor Patrol are deeply involved in Charity Work, starting the Clanranald Trust. They say: Our ultimate aim is to replicate a medieval Motte and Bailey Fort as an interactive educational visitor attraction (See more at DunCarron). The idea behind the project is to provide an arena in which groups, individuals and school parties can experience the atmosphere of an authentic medieval working community. Once completed the Trust intend to use this development as a centre from which to base their work with the local community and educational institutions, whilst also offering a great forum for companies to entertain clients and employees alike. The Film and TV industries will also find the project useful as a “set”. See their Myspace page and hear more music or visit their homepage, Saor Patrol. You can find out more details about Saor Patrol on their Contributor Page on our website. You can visit the Clan Ranald site or see more details on our Charity page.   Fire of the Gaels & Mise Eire by Aine MacAodha She says: I am A writer and rising photographer from Omagh in Tyrone,Ireland, AkA (Ann Keys). I write poetry and Short Stories, was awarded The Tyrone Guthrie bursary from Omagh District council. Published in Magazines including, Argotist online,Luciole Press, Arabesque press, Red Pulp Writers,Shamrock Haiku, Irish Hailu, Citizen 32, The herald, Oasis Press, Forward Press, New Belfast Arts, Faces of the Goddess,and poetry now. My first collection of poems titled, 'Where The Three Rivers Meet', can be purchased as a hard copy or as a download. You can find Aine on her Myspace page or more details about her on our Contributor Page, including where to get her book.   The Book of Invasions by The Hungry Bentleys Beautifully crafted, elegiac lyrics set to acoustic minor key. Guitar and piano blended like a vintage whisky. And those lyrics; at once verbose and precise. Aural sketches of the persistent low cloud in John’s North Western home town, but Hungry Bentley also make time to notice the single shaft of sunlight breaking through, illuminating the Cemetery Gates. Songs of love, songs of joy, songs of hope to make you smile and dream and weep. This track is a collaboration between John of the Hungry Bentleys and Irish poet Nigel McLoughlin. Nigel McLoughlin is the author of four collections of poetry, the latest of which is Dissonances (bluechrome, 2007). You can find the Hungry Bentleys on Myspace. You can find out more details about Nigel on his Myspace page or about them both on their Contributor Page on our website.   Ravenwolf by Kelly Heckart In this, the second contribution from Celtic Romance author Kelley Heckart, Ravenwolf takes the reader on a journey to an ancient land filled with spiteful goddesses who threaten to tear Ambiorix and Nemu apart. To protect his family from harm, Ambiorix has no choice but to join the Roman Army, once again commanding a cavalry unit, and torn between the soldier inside and being a husband and father. Nemu must confront a past life that is filled with betrayal, loss and revenge. As her past life collides with her present life, she finds herself trapped in the Celtic Underworld by a god who was once obsessed with her when she was known as Becuille. You can visit Kelley Heckart's website or find out much more about her and where to get her books on our Contributor Page.   Song of the Sea by Sharon Knight Alive with soulful longing, passionate hope, and vivid imagery, the music of Sharon Knight is a journey into the otherworldly mists of a timeless land, filled with brave heroes, epic love, and mythical quests. For more than 10 years, the San Francisco Celtic songstress has been performing and recording her unique musical vision as both a solo artist and fronting the world-rock fusion band Pandemonaeon. Her voice is strong and soulful, with a hint of vulnerability, and her striking poetry is set to lush instrumentation reminiscent of Loreena McKennitt’s work. Sharon has also been favorably compared with Fairport Convention, Stevie Nicks, and Tori Amos. Sharon can be found on Myspace, but Sharon's own website, Sharon Knight: Music, Myth & Magic is a beautifully designed tour de force about Sharon and her work. You can find out more about Sharon on her Contributor Page on our website.    Feedback We talk about the inspiration that Dave Jackson of the School of Podcasting has given us as regards making our website more useable by the Visually Impaired on Show 155. As a Thank You, we play you his Promo.   Promo - School of Podcasting Dave Jackson School Of Podcasting Morning Announcements is the superb podcast that goes with Dave's School of Podcasting. I must admit I have been following this for quite a while now. Dave says: If you are looking to start a church podcast to reach a global audience, a business podcast looking to qualify leads, a school looking to boost education through podcasting, an entrepreneur looking to get more sales, I’ve helped them all start and launch successful podcasts. Check out the School of Podcasting.   Irish Phrase of the Day Go Raith Maith Agat - Thank you very much. Also, in the show we mention that this means Thank you a Thousand Times - that's wrong. Oops! The phrase for Thank you a Thousand times is Go Raith Mile Maith Agat.     Get EXTRA content in the Celtic Myth Podshow App for iOS, Android & Windows Contact Us: You can leave us a message by using the Speakpipe Email us at: garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com. Facebook fan-page http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow, Twitter (@CelticMythShow) or Snapchat (@garyandruth), Pinterest (celticmythshow) or Instagram (celticmythshow)   Help Spread the Word: Please also consider leaving us a rating, a review and subscribing in iTunes or 'Liking' our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow as it helps let people discover our show - thank you :) If you've enjoyed the show, would you mind sharing it on Twitter please? Click here to post a tweet! Ways to subscribe to the Celtic Myth Podshow: Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Special Thanks For incidental music: The Village's Inn & Before Midnight, from Artanis by Armolithae. See the Contributor Page for details. Commemmoration from Heart of Winter by Frozen Silence. See the Contributor Page for details. Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details. Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise. See the Contributor Page for more details. Jigger, Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for more details.   For our Theme Music: The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.   Additional Sources And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!   Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music (in Alphabetic order) Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page. Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page. Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page. Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor Page. The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page. Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page. Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page. Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page. S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page. Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.   Save

2006/05/27. Freelance Celtic Concert held at First Free Methodist Church. Student.