Podcasts about damh the bard

VISIT OUR SPONSORS The Louisiana Renaissance Festival https://www.larf.org/ The Ren List http://www.therenlist.com/ Happy To Be Coloring Pages https://happytobecoloring.justonemore.website/ RESCU https://rescu.org/ The Patrons of the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast SONGS Hail to the Heroes[2] performed by Albannach from the album The Sub Zero Sessions EP www.albannachmusic.com Mingulay Boat Song[1] performed by 2 Merry Men from the album Bawdy Drunken Song-Filled Merriment www.facebook.com/2MerryMen/ Pipes of Pan by Damh the Bard from Herne's Apprentice performed by Damh The Bard from the album Hernes Apprentice https://www.paganmusic.co.uk/ Nancy Wiskey - Mountian Road performed by Darcy Nair from the album I Feel My Heart Fly www.facebook.com/darcy.nair Davy Jones[2] performed by Side Tracked from the album Extraordinary Rose of Allendale[2] performed by Black Oak Shillelagh from the album Och, The Places We've Been www.blackoakshillelagh.com She's Sweetest performed by Chris Gray from the album Fuist www.mdipiper.com/ Sardinia Song performed by Tortuga Twins from the album Big, Bad Wolf Show... Live! www.tortugatwins.com Tam Lin[3] performed by Misfits of Avalon from the album Avalon Moon www.facebook.com/misfitsofavalon/ Tweedle Dee performed by Albannach from the album Bareknucle Pipes and Drums www.albannachmusic.com Fingon the Fell performed by Dan The Bard from the album Epic Lute www.danthebard.com Nelson's Blood[1] performed by Boom Pirates from the album Prepare To Be Boarded www.facebook.com/boompirates/ Welsh Aire,The Mingulay Boat Song,Scots Wha Hae,The Skye Boat song performed by Haggis Rampant from the album Wee Beastie www.haggisrampant.com Lark in the Morning[5] performed by Langer's Ball from the album Hold Tight www.TheLangersBall.com The Mist Coverd Mountains[1] performed by Henry Martin from the album On The Salt Sea Deep Silent Complete performed by Elizabeth and Ernesto from the album Elizabeth and Ernesto Health to the Company[18] performed by Dregs from the album Angelina Farewell Concert www.the-dregs.net The Fox[9] performed by Rowan and the Rose from the album Friendly Traveling Minstrels www.rowanandtherose.com John Wait Henry's Train performed by Arabesque from the album A Turk in Galway Raggle Taggle Gypsy,Russian Gypsy Dance performed by Bubble and Squeak from the album Bits and Pieces Pirate Song[1] performed by Dogs in Doublets from the album Dogs In Doublets Sing www.facebook.com/33276488067 The Night Pat Murphy Died[1] performed by MenageAMoi from the album Raise a Toast www.menageamoicomedy.com Me old Dun Cow performed by Fishbones & Scurvy from the album On the Cheap www.bandmix.com/fishbonesandscurvy/ Parting Glass/Auld Lang Syne performed by Leza Mesiah, The Moor Of Dundee from the album The Moor Of Dundee www.moorofdundee.com/ HOW TO CONTACT US Post it on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/renfestmusic Email us at renfestpodcast@gmail.com HOW TO LISTEN Patreon https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renaissance-festival-podcast/id74073024 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/76uzuG0lRulhdjDCeufK15?si=obnUk_sUQnyzvvs3E_MV1g Pandora https://www.pandora.com/podcast/renaissance-festival-podcast/PC:1139 Listennotes http://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/renaissance-festival-podcast-minions-1Xd3YjQ7fWx/  

Damh the Bard has been on Stirring the Cauldron many times over the years, talking about his music, his many albums   the Mabinogi series of albums, and more but the one thing that we've overlooked  was that integral part of music making, and that is his instruments. If you've ever seen Damh live, you can see the deep connection between he and his musical family.  There is a personality and story attached to each one of them, so listen in and meet some of  the musical members,  hear the backstories, and be able to listen live to the lovely sounds that they have to offer..   

VISIT OUR SPONSORS: Louisiana Renaissance Festival https://www.larf.net/ The Ren Cruise http://www.canigoadventures.com/ SONGS Dernière Bataille performed by Barbar 'O 'Rhum from the album Toutes les Routes Mènent au Rhum http://barbarorhum31.wix.com/barbarorhum The Gathering performed by Elflore from the album The Gathering www.elfloreofficial.com Oak, Broom & Meadowsweet by Damh The Bard from Spirit Of Albion performed by Damn The Bard from the album Spirit Of Alblon The Kopesh performed by Cu Dubh from the album The Warlord https://www.cudubhtribe.com/ Wayfaring Stranger performed by Tippler's Way from the album Let A Light Shine My Johnny Was A Shoemaker performed by Merry Wives of Windsor from the album Tales From Windsor's Tavern https://mwow.net Red Haired Boy/Jolly Beggarman performed by Carolina Ceili  from the album Fifty Shades Of Green http://www.carolinaceili.com/ The Fox performed by Three Quarter Ale from the album Three Quarter Ale https://www.facebook.com/pg/threequarterale Rockin' The Jigs performed by Klaxton from the album Singles https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/iKCq4 Broad Black Brimmer performed by Matt Hughes from the album One October Night https://www.matthughesmusic.com A Pirate's Life performed by Fugli from the album Fugli the Less than Unauthorized Bootleg Edition http://www.povera.com The Renaissance Pirates performed by Friar Finnegan from the album New Pub Songs https://www.facebook.com/friarfinnegan Pictavia's Pride performed by Albannach from the album Eye of the Storm www.albannachmusic.com Douce Dame Jolie performed by Cantiga from the album Dreams From A Forest Garden http://www.cantigamusic.com/ Bold Riley performed by 3 Pints Gone from the album Health to the Company https://www.facebook.com/3PintsGone/ As I Rode Out performed by EznDil from the album EznDil (2017) https://frontdoorfarmmarket.com Exclamations performed by Boogie Knights from the album Cavalier Attitude https://sites.google.com/site/boogieknightsmd/ Perfectly Spherical Duck performed by Sarah Marie Mullen from the album Harper's Bizarre Strike The Bell performed by Merry Mischief from the album Scallywags http://www.merrymischief.net The Faerie Glen performed by Sandra Parker from the album Call of the Faerie https://www.reverbnation.com/sandramparker John Barleycorn performed by Water Street Bridge from the album Danse Macabre https://www.facebook.com/WaterStreetBridge/ Mingulay Boat Song performed by 2 Merry Men from the album Bawdy Drunken Song-Filled Merriment https://www.facebook.com/2MerryMen/Kerobushka performed by Gypsy Guerrilla Band from the album Ernie's Ottoman Health to the Company performed by Whiskey Bay Rovers from the album Broadsides and Ballads https://facebook.com/whiskeybayrovers/ SEGMENTS Festival update brought to you by The Ren List http://www.therenlist.com HOW TO CONTACT US Post it on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/renfestmusic Email us at renfestpodcast@gmail.com HOW TO LISTEN Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renaissance-festival-podcast/id74073024 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/76uzuG0lRulhdjDCeufK15?si=obnUk_sUQnyzvvs3E_MV1g Pandora http://www.pandora.com/ Podbay http://www.podbay.fm/show/74073024 Listennotes http://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/renaissance-festival-podcast-minions-1Xd3YjQ7fWx/

VISIT OUR SPONSORS: Louisiana Renaissance Festival https://www.larf.net/ The Ren Cruise http://www.canigoadventures.com/ SONGS Heigh Ho Holiday performed by Bells and Motley Consort from the album Wassail! A Bells and Motley Christmas http://www.bellsandmotley.com Mid Winter's Night performed by Blackmore's Night from the album Fires At Midnight https://www.blackmoresnight.com Santa Claus is Swingin' into Town performed by Celtic Stone from the album A Light Shall Shine - Music for Christmas Santa Baby performed by Three Quarter Ale from the album Shall We Gather By The Fire https://www.facebook.com/pg/threequarterale Oh, Kwanzaa Pants performed by The Bilge Pumps from the album A Pirate's Christmas Wish https://www.thebilgepumps.com/ The 8 Nights Of Channukah performed by Fiddler's Tales from the album Adeste Anatinae The Toy Parade performed by Dogs in Doublets from the album The Dark Cutesy Noon Of The Solstice by Damh The Bard from Spirit Of Albion performed by Damn The Bard from the album Spirit Of Alblon Carol Of The Instruments performed by Brian Tinker Leo from the album An Uncommon Christmas https://www.facebook.com/tinkersings/ Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring(Religious) performed by Nancy Daily-Green from the album Celebrating Christmas Yore https://www.reverbnation.com/nancydailygreen/ Santa's Got a Dragon performed by Fugli from the album Mythtery Playing: A Christmas Album http://www.povera.com Jingle Bells performed by Moat Jumper from the album Christmas At The Renaissance Fair www.moatjumper.com Solstice Song performed by Molly and the Tinker from the album The Best Of Molly & The Tinker Vol. 1 Auld Lang Syne performed by Pandora Celtica from the album On Thin Ice www.pandoraceltica.com HOW TO CONTACT US Post it on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/renfestmusic Email us at renfestpodcast@gmail.com HOW TO LISTEN Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renaissance-festival-podcast/id74073024 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/76uzuG0lRulhdjDCeufK15?si=obnUk_sUQnyzvvs3E_MV1g Pandora http://www.pandora.com/ Podbay http://www.podbay.fm/show/74073024 Listennotes http://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/renaissance-festival-podcast-minions-1Xd3YjQ7fWx/    

Coming up on today's show ,I've always wondered about the Druidic tradition and their Mythology ,The Druids here in Britain make a regular appearance at the summer solstice heralding the rise of the early morning sun at stone henge ,In my search for a Druid To come on to this show I came upon - Darv the Bard – spelt Damh meaning stag in Gaelic or Dave which is his given name Darv is a modern-day Bard whose spirituality and love of folk tradition is expressed through his music, storytelling and poetry. Drawing on the Bardic tradition, his performances are both entertaining and educational, speaking directly to the heart, and never without a good splash of humour.With eleven outstanding albums, and singing and speaking engagements all over the world, Damh has become one of the most popular contemporary Pagan musicians – he is a musical storyteller who works within the world of myth: where the Faerie folk 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 to you from the shadows of the Greenwood.He began his Spiritual Journey at a very young age, often found in the school library reading through books on magic and the supernatural. Damh was initiated into a Ceremonial Magic group aged 18 but found his spiritual home when he discovered the Path of Druidry and joined the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids in 1994. https://www.paganmusic.co.uk/Subsequently 16 years later On  the Summer Solstice of 2010 he was then installed as the Pendragon of the Order, taking over from the artist Will Worthington who had been the Order's Pendragon for the previous 19 years.Along with his musical concerts, Damh has also given talks, run workshops and participated in panel discussions at conferences and camps in the UK, Europe, Australia, Canada and the USA, with his favourite topics including Druidry, Awen and the creative quest magick, treelore, the welsh Ancient writings of The Mabinogion, and lady but not least Arthurian lore.,Fun fact It wasn't until I told my wife Jet who was coming on to my show this week that she pointed out something I'd completely missed and hadn't joined the dots ,I didn't realise this was the same Damh the Bard I'd been listening too for years and really enjoying his music,I'll definitely leave a link to Dahm's website but also a link to one of my favourite songs that he's written, produced and preforms . Home - Damh the BardOne of my favourite songs by Damh https://youtu.be/U219Bcia-aoAll logos and jingles are owned and copy written by the Simon Laurie king podcast ©

It's the season of the witch and there is no holiday that reminds people of ghosts, goblins and witches than Halloween.  But while the mundane world goes trick or treating and dressing up on costume,  witches celebrate this season with their own holiday, that falls on October 31st and that is Samhaim, the witch's New Year. It's time for new beginnings, contacting those on the other side, revering our ancestors and honoring those who have gone before us. In this encore episode, singer, songwriter and Druid, Damh the Bard talks about this most important Sabbat on the witch's Wheel of the Year.

This is a retelling of the First Branch of Y Mabinogi, the first of four albums that will tell The Four Branches.First written down in the Middle Ages by Christian Monks, and first translated into the English language by Lady Charlotte Guest in the mid 1800s,  these tales are a part of the Matter of Britain itself. Although Damh  added dramatic decoration to the translation, these additions are based on current academic research, and he has remained faithful to the original tale throughout. When you listen for the first time, try to find some time for yourself and listen to the double album in its entirety. Let Damh take you on a journey, a magical journey of the Otherworld, of ancient Gods, of demon claws, of the Fearie Folk, and Pagan Lore.

This week we talk to Damh the Bard and play his latest single Under the Trees. Imbolc blessingsDamh the Bard's Social MediaWebsite: paganmusic.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damhthebardTwitter: https://twitter.com/PaganmusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paganmusic/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DamhtheBardMusicDamh's book recommendations:Weaving Fate by Aidan Wachterhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0999356623/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_F7TBC7NJ9EYE4KF0J0EF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1From the Cauldron Born by Kristoffer Hugheshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0738733490/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_86QFWEBE5MG3S5320E53The Druid Way by Philip Carr-Gommhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1870450620/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_VM4J46ADSDR2WTDN6P8R

My guest today is Damh the Bard, Pendragon of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids; host of Druidcast; and musician based in Brighton, UK. Damh comes onto the show to discuss his spiritual and professional journeys and how they have culminated in his work as Pendragon of one of the largest Druid Orders in the world. Damh speaks candidly about the evolution of his music, his role as a storyteller, and the intimacy of his masterpiece work: The Branches of Y Mabinogi series. To find out more about Damh the Bard, please see his website: www.paganmusic.co.uk ---- ----- To learn more about Paduka Wellness and Ben Stimpson, please visit: www.padukawellness.com www.facebook.com/padukawellness Please hit subscribe to get updates on future episodes of Essence. ------------ About Essence: Essence is a podcast all about story, journey and self. Released twice a month, Ben interviews individuals about their work, their life journeys and the insights gained. ------------- Copyright information: Title Music: "Wintersong" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...​

The sabbat of Beltane and the release of Damh's new album were happening at the same time, so it was only logical that I have him on the show to talk about both Sabbat's. And because Beltane is not far off I thought this was a good choice of archive to post this week. As always, when Damh is my guest it's a fun, interesting and musical show.

This double album in the Mabinogi series was recently released and The Adventure of Y Mabinogi continues because Pryderi has more tales to tell. For those who aren't familiar with the Mabinogion, It First written down in the Middle Ages by Christian Monks, and first translated into the English language by Lady Charlotte Guest in the mid 1800s. these tales are a part of the Matter of Britain itself. This is the third of four albums that will complete The Four Branches of the Mabinogi. Damh says that these tales were never meant to be written and They were passed down in generations as oral history. Damh's retelling of the tales brings back the way these stories were originally heard and shared but also includes the addition of original songs to accompany the narration, giving the telling of the tales a wonderful added dimension.

Today I sat down with musician and modern-day Bard, Damh! Damh sheds light on the relationship of OBOD with witchcraft, the magick of music and more!    To connect more with me, please visit my website: www.purplebroomapothecary.com Don't forget to subscribe and check out my YouTube channel as well! https://www.youtube.com/user/nataliesuzzann https://www.youtube.com/user/WOTM  

In this episode I talk with Damh The Bard about his trip out to Australia this year to be a part of Druid Camp in the Adelaide Hills. We talk about the processes that went behind the workshops and rituals of the camp, about Australian Paganism and Druidry, and about how he finds inspiration with his music. It's all about listening for that song of the land and waiting to hear it's call. I really enjoyed this interview! I hope you do too.  You can find more about Dave via his website: https://www.paganmusic.co.uk/ He is also the host of the OBOD podcast Druidcast which you can find on all good podcast apps, or here on his website: https://www.paganmusic.co.uk/podcast/ Thanks again Dave!

Hello and thank you once again for joining us down at the crossroads for some music, magick, and Paganism. Where witches gather for the sabbath, offerings are made, pacts are signed for musical fame and we cross paths with today’s most influential Pagans, occultists, and deep thinkers. I am your bewitching, bald headed, host Chris Orapello and tonight Tara and I welcome Damh the Bard back to the show to discuss the second branch of his Y Mabinogi albums. During the discussion we talk about myth versus story, materialism, Science and Paganism, re-enchanting the world, his thoughts on how paganism exists in the UK and how it differs from the USA, and more. This is definitely an unexpected discussion, but it was certainly a great one to have. Admittedly we get a little political in the episode, but what do you expect with the bullshit going on in the world and damn it, sometimes, you got to get yelly. So, consider yourself warned. *Visit official show notes for more info  

Against The Grain Pre-Recording for Damh The Bard.

FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. INTERVIEW SPECIAL: DAMH THE BARD. Pagan singer-songwriter Damh The Bard (aka Dave The Bard, aka Dave Smith) has launched a career-defining musical project - a telling of the ancient story cycle called Y Mabinogi, based on the traditional bardic tales contained in the earliest native British writings, The Mabinogion. It’s a very impressive and ambitious concept, and Dave tells us all about the story, and what has prompted him to retell it for a modern audience. Along the way we discuss national identity, mistletoe, ravens, sacred horses and whether the UK’s most prominent pagan performer can break into the mainstream folk music scene. FolkCast is produced and presented by 'Folkie' Phil Widdows Theme Music: Fisherman's Priest by Ken Nicol Music featured: PROLOGUE (edited) ANNWN WHO IS THIS COMING? RHIANNON THESE HOLLOW HILLS by Damh The Bard all from the album "Y Mabinogi: The First Branch" (2017) MATTY GROVES by Damh The Bard from the album "Tales From The Crow Man" (2009) PAGAN WAYS by Damh The Bard from the album "The Cauldron Born" (2008) For full details see the Shownotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

Hello and thank you once again for joining us down at the crossroads for some music, magick, and Paganism. Where witches gather for the sabbath, offerings are made, pacts are signed for musical fame and we cross paths with today’s most influential Pagans, occultists, and deep thinkers. I am your bewitching, bald headed, host Chris Orapello and tonight Tara and I welcome Damh the Bard back to show to discuss his new album Y Mabinogi: the First Branch of the Mabinogion a wonderful bardic adaptation by Damh himself with new music created to build upon the story of the first branch. Along with exploring the creation and music of his new album we learn more about his background and his former life as we discuss pagan leadership and community. You might be as pleasantly surprised as we were. The Mabinogion (Welsh pronunciation: [mabɪˈnɔɡjɔn]) are the earliest prose stories of the literature of Britain. The stories were compiled in Middle Welsh in the 12th–13th centuries from earlier oral traditions. The two main source manuscripts were created c. 1350–1410, as well as a few earlier fragments. These stories offer drama, philosophy, romance, tragedy, fantasy and humour, and were created by various narrators over time. The title covers a collection of eleven prose stories of widely different types. There is a classic hero quest, "Culhwch and Olwen"; historic legend in "Lludd and Llefelys" glimpses a far off age; and other tales portray a very different King Arthur from the later popular versions. The highly sophisticated complexity of the Four Branches of the Mabinogi defies categorisation. The stories are so diverse that a leading scholar has challenged them as a true collection... - Wikipedia Featured Songs: "Rhiannon" by Faun "Fire in the Head" by Sharon Knight "Glashtyn Shanty" by S.J. Tucker "Spirit of Albion" by Damh the Bard "Devil's Nettle" by Horse Cult "Who is Coming" by Damh the Bard "Tides" by Eivor "Annwn" by Damh the Bard "These Hollow Hills" by Damh the Bard Links: Damh the Bard: Nature, Myth, Magic, and Music "Y Mabinogi: The First Branch" in Damh's store The Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids ***Support the show on Patreon!*** Receive special benefits, show swag, extra content, and more!  

It's Horns and Humpday here on Wednesday.  Jason Mankey's "Raise the Horns Radio Raise the Horns Radio is Paganism in all of her glory. It's history, practice, ritual, and more.   Followed each week at 8pm Central by Pop Culture Pagan Trends, Music, Books, etc.   "The Pagan Variety Show" with Pamela Kelly.Join Pamela and guests as we talk about music, books, festivals, conventions, tattoos, mead...  Tonight Pre-Turkey Day leftovers.   7pm Central   Jason's show from Turkey Day past covering the history of American Paganism 8pm Central  Pagan Music Project: From Turkey Day 2014, Pamela Kelly and Damh the Bard in a pre-recorded Trans-Atlantic interview.  Join Pam and Damh as the discuss Bards, Druids, Britt Ekland's stunt bottom, and more.

Wednesdays are Great Rite Radio Night on PTRN as Jason Makney shares alternating Wednesdays 7pm slot with Dr Susan and Michael.  It's Horns and Humpday here on Wednesday.  Jason Mankey's "Raise the Horns Radio" and Dr Susan and Michael Greywolf discuss sex and relationships on "All Acts of Love and Pleasure" at 7pm Central on Wednesdays Followed each week at 8pm Central by Pop Culture Pagan Trends, Music, Books, etc.   "The Pagan Variety Show" with Pamela Kelly.Join Pamela and guests as we talk about music, books, festivals, conventions, tattoos, mead...  7 PM Tonight Great Rite Radio Wednesdays ~All Acts of Love And Pleasure ~Pleasure, a show focusing on Pagan Sexuality. Join us live at 7pm Central or catch the archived episodes at your leisure. Join Dr Susan And Michael Greywolf tonight: The Power of Touch with the Erotic Alchemist, Mary-Reid Bogue. The Erotic Alchemist, joins us to talk about the power of touch, Paganism as a "high touch" religion, and the ways our pasts can influence our experiences of touch -- all from a Pagan perspective.  Wedensdays 8pm Central  Pamela catches up with Damh the Bard.  We'll talk about some differences between British and American Paganism, Brit Ekland and Sir Christopher Lee, County Fairs, and Damh's upcoming US dates! www.paganmusic.co.uk Humpday just got more interesting on Pagans Tonight!

Wednesdays are Great Rite Radio Night on PTRN as Jason Mankey moves to Wednesdays and swaps the 7pm slot with Dr Susan and Michael.   It's Horns and Humpday here on Wednesday.  Jason Mankey's "Raise the Horns Radio" and Dr Susan and Michael Greywolf discuss sex and relationships on "All Acts of Love and Pleasure" at 7pm Central on Wednesdays Followed each week at 8pm Central by Pop Culture Pagan Trends, Music, Books, etc.   "The Pagan Variety Show" with Pamela Kelly.Join Pamela and guests as we talk about music, books, festivals, conventions, tattoos, mead...  Tonight 7pm Central Jason and Deborah Blake as will discuss her latest books for your summer reading lists.  Everyday Witchcraft just came out in March is a follow-up to The Goddess is in the Details, one in the Sabbat Series for  Midsummer Sabbats book for Llewellyn, a new Baba Yaga Novel too.  Perhaps even a chance to win a book tonight!   8pm Central  Pamela Kelly plays new tunes from Damh The Bard, Bell Book and Canto, Brian Henke, and more of your favorite Pagan Artists. Humpday just got more interesting on Pagans Tonight!  

The Soundtrack for the Season! Grab your picnic blanket or a folding chair and enjoy more than an hour of superb sounds to keep you sizzling all summer long Summer Is A-Comin' by Merry Hell, from the album "The Ghost In Our House And Other Stories" (2015) Sun Song by Laura Veirs, from the album "Warp And Weft" (2013) "A few days by the sea…" Newsreels, (1950s) English Seaside Postcards by Paul McGladdery and Gaynor Wilson, recorded especially for FolkCast (2015) Picnic by Peter Knight's Gigspanner, from the album "Doors At Eight (Live)" (2011) Haymaking by Dora Greenwell Country Life by Whapweasel, from the album "Festivalis" (2012) Summerfly by Teresa Doyle and Doug Riley, from the album "Summerfly" (2004) "Oh boy, Lake Platatuki!", from 'It's Higgins, Sir!' American Radio Show (1951) Lake Song by The Decemberists, from the album "What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World" (2014) Lilac Time by Anne-Marie Sanderson, from the EP "Shadows & Sparks" (2015) "I've always loved the idea of summer and sun and all things hot…", from the film "Frozen" (2013) Wonderful Day by Lee Maddison, from the album "Weightless" (2014) Underneath A Blue And Cloudess Sky by Seasick Steve, from the album "You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks" (2011) Sunshine Saturday by David Dee Moore, from the album "The Sun, The Moon, The Stars… and Other Moving Objects" (2013) The Swallow by Thomas Aird Swallows by Abbie Lathe, from the album "Low Summer" (2011) Summer! Rain!, from British newsreel (1954) Rain by Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston, from the album "Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston" (2012) "…atomic bombs, flying saucers or the eclipse!", British newsreel (1954) Caught In The Rain by Steve Knightley, from the album "Track Of Words - Retraced" (2009) The Weather Forecast, from British newsreels (1947) Weatherman by Stormy Mondays, from the EP "On My Radio" (2010) Lazybones by Joe Brown (with Sam Brown), from the album "The Very Best of Joe Brown: 50th Anniversary" (2008) How Can I Compare Thee? by Skinner And T'witch, from the album "Rise" (2015) "Thinking of Europe", from 'Our Miss Brooks' Summer Vacation', American Radio, 1955 Forest Of Summer by Fairytale, from the album "Forest Of Summer" (2015) Solstice Call by Gaia Consort, from the album "Evolve" (2004) Wickerman by Damh The Bard, from the album "Sabbat" (2015) Head Home by Blackmailed & Bereft, single release (2014) For full details and links to artists’ websites, see the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

Hello and thank you once again for joining me down at the crossroads for some music, magick, and Paganism. Where witches gather for the sabbath, offerings are made, pacts are signed for musical fame and we cross paths with today's most influential Pagans, occultists, and deep thinkers. I am your bewitching, bald headed, host Chris Orapello and tonight we meet with podcaster, Druid and Song writer Damh the Bard to talk about his new album Sabbat, his work as a musician, and his position as the official Pendragon for The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD). Damh and I have a fun discussion beings fans of each others' podcasts (DruidCast) and I of his music and work. There is a lot of laughing in this episode and in my excitement of speaking with him for the first time I got a little too close to my microphone at times which you may notice. All in all, this chat was a great time and I hope you enjoy it! Featured Songs: "Sabbat" by Damh the Bard "On the Shoulders of Giants" by Damh the Bard "Gibu" by Wardruna "Only Human" by Damh the Bard "Under a Beltane Sun" by Damh the Bard "Vianna" by Eluveitie "Time Machine" by Damh the Bard "Iron from Stone" by Damh the Bard "The Wicker Man" by Damh the Bard "Green and Grey" by Damh the Bard Related Links Damh the Bard (website) Buy Damh's Music! DruidCast The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids  

A podcast all about the wonders of Spring. Good news! You've survived the winter! Let's celebrate the coming of Spring with FolkCast's March Into May 2015, a progression in music and verse from the slow departure of old man winter to the birth of the summer. And in Spring, my fancy turns to just one thing! Anyone fancy a ride on my pogo stick? Spring Song by Charlie Chaplin, from the film "Limelight" (1952) Written In Green by Bella Hardy, single release (2011) Exile Of The Winter King by Phil Widdows (2015) featuring Looking Through by Mike Vass, from the album "DecemberWell" (2012) Come The Springtime by Lee Maddison, from the album "Weightless" (2012) "Everybody discovered it was Spring…" radio broadcast (March 1947) First Light Of Spring by Luka Bloom, from the album "Innocence" (2005) Gloomy Winter's Noo Awa' by North Atlantic Trio, from the album "Some Part Of Something" (2013) Echoes From The Gates Of Darkness by Darren Sant Spring Warning by Terence Blacker, released online "Spring, Spring, you lovely thing…" Harold Peary as The Great Gildersleeve (radio, March 28th 1943) Spring Song by Laura Veirs, from the album "Hello I Must Be Going" (2012) Spring Season by Amazing Blondel, from the album "Evensong" (1970) Farewell Winter by Matthew Tomayko, from the album "Pilgrim Window" (2010) The Snows They Melt The Soonest by De-Malebysse (demo) Making Maple Syrup ~ Excerpt from "Charles Kuralt's Spring" read by Charles Kuralt (1997) Maple Syrup Time by Pete Seeger, from the album "One Meat Ball" (2006) Transformation Of Energy by Night An'Fey Antlered Crown And Standing Stone by Damh The Bard, from the album "Antlered Crown and Standing Stone" (2012) "This is also a story of Spring…" from "Family Theatre" Radio Drama, April 1951. April Fool's Day by S.J. Tucker, from the album "Blessings" (2008) April Come She Will by Tracy Grammer, from the album "Book of Sparrows" (2008) Easter Sunday can occur anytime between March 22nd and April 25th… The Rochdale Coconut Dance by Threepenny Bit, from the album "Pantomime Cannon" (2014) April Song by Jolly Jack, from the album " Seasons, Ceremonies & Rituals- The Calendar In Traditional Song" (2006) April Friend by Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, from the album "Strands Of Gold" (2006) Shropshire Lad: Cherry Trees by A. E. Housman (1887) Cherry Blossom by Paul McGladdery, released online (2014) “What’s it like being in love..?” - radio show (March 1947) Spring Cleaning by Fats Waller, (originally release 1937) "…Lamb Bites Wolf…", excerpt from British Newsreel (1949) One Morning In May by Kyle Carey, Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker, from the EP "One Morning In May" (2013) Sumer Is Incumen In by Richard Thompson, from the album "1000 Years Of Popular Music" ( One Man's Morris / Ampthill Sunrise by Life And Times, from the album "Charivari" (2001) The Beltane Fire Dance by Beltane Border Morris Cotton Hill by Fairytale, from the album "Forest Of Summer" (2015) "The Cuckoo comes in April…" Traditional rhyme First Cuckoo Of Spring by Danni Nicholls, from the album "A Little Redemption" (2013) Weaving The Summer by Spiral Dance, from the album "The Quickening" (2006) For full details and links to artists’ websites, see the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

Pagans Tonight Radio Network presents: 8PM CST - Circle Sanctuary's Circle Talk: Thanksgiving Ritual - Join hosts Jeanet & David Ewing for an on-air ritaul to give thanks for us all that has been accomplished during the wheel fo the year. 9 PM~ Pagan Music Project: Pamela Kelly and Damh the Bard is a pre-recorded Trans-Atlantic interview.  Join Pam and Damh as the discuss Bards, Druids, Britt Ekland's stunt bottom, and more.

The Summer Sizzler 2014 from FolkCast The Soundtrack of the Season! Pull up a beach chair, help yourself to barbecue and beer, and enjoy 80 minutes of sizzling summer sounds from FolkCast, home of the best in folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music! Presented and produced by Phil Widdows with interjections from Babba Contents Sing A Song Of Summer by John Martyn from the album "The Tumbler" Springtime Promises by Pentangle, from the album "Basket Of Light" "Aaah, summer - that long anticipated stretch of lazy, lingering days, free of responsibility and rife with possibility. It's a time to hunt for insects, master handstands, practice swimming strokes, conquer trees, explore nooks and crannies, and make new friends." - Darell Hammond Meet You In The Summer by Chris Hardy, from the album "Health To Your Hands" "In the Bible when it rained for 40 days and 40 nights they called it a disaster. In England, we call it summer…" - Anon Right As Rain by Peter Lacey, from the album "Last Leaf" “At the beach, life is different. A day moves not from hour to hour but leaps from mood to moment. We go with the currents, plan around the tides, follow the sun." - Sandy Gingras. Sun Golden Sun by The Tansads, from the album "Rough And Ready: The Early Years" Atoms by Runrig, from the album "Everything You See" Summer by Broadfoot, from the album "Straight Between Us" "It's summer, and that can only mean one thing: it's time to find out what my friends with swimming pools have been up to since last summer…" - Anon The Swimming Song by Fairport Convention, from the album "Old, New, Borrowed, Blue" "I go for a short swim at least once or twice every day. It's either that or buy a new golf ball!" - Gene Perret I Have Lately Learned To Swim by 3 Boxes, from the album "Strings Attached" In The Summertime by The Peddlers, from the album "Three For All" "Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability." — Sam Keen Inverary Summer Nights by The Clydesiders, from the album "Scottish Folk Songs Of The West" Stars Over Cloughanover by The Saw Doctors, single release. Skylark by Moonrakers, from the album Beneath The Snow - with To A Skylark (excerpt) by John Clare, read by Michael Sheen Summer Fires by Ninebarrow, from the album "While The Blackthorn Burns" Dunstable Downs by Life And Times, from the album "Charivari" - with Summer Solstice Song, written by Sophie Watson, performed by Frejya's Fire Noon Of The Solstice by Damh The Bard, from the album "Spirit Of Albion" Lush Green Leaves by Paul McGladdery, from the album "Northwing Sessions 2013" "Summer is the time when one sheds one's tensions with one's clothes, and the right kind of day is jewelled balm for the battered spirit. A few of those days and you can become drunk with the belief that all's right with the world." - Ada Louise Huxtable Down By The Greenwood by Golden Bough, from the album "Contemporary Songs: The Night Wind" The Way Through The Woods by David Gibb & Elly Lucas, from the album "Up Through The Woods" Summer Outing to Heaton Park, by Ewan MacColl This Time by Merry Hell, from the album "BLINK ... And You'll Miss It" "Summer afternoon — summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." - Henry James Postcard From Summer (instrumental) by Sebastian Owen, download release "Now let's find our own thrill…" - 1946 newsreel Wonderland by House Of Hats, from the album "This Love" Dog Days by Locomotive Ghost, from the EP "Summer" The Summer Lady by Steeleye Span, from the album "Wintersmith" Keep focused on FolkCast for the best in folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music … all year round!

Damh the Bard is the stage name of Dave Smith, singer, songwriter, and Pendragon in the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids. Taking inspiration from those connected deeply with the Earth & the wild, Dave guides listeners in the footsteps of a closer knowledge and life with our home.

Spring Into May: A FolkCast Seasonal Special Music and poetry for the Spring to early Summer, from Easter to the Merry Merry month of May. Produced by Phil Widdows. 1: March Borrowed From April by Hilary James with Oh Sweet Spontaneous by E.E. Cummings § 2: Spring Song by Waking The Witch "Spring is when you feel like whistling, even with a shoe full of slush!" - Doug Larson * 3: Holding Out For Spring by Jonnie Murphy 4: As I Roved Out by Matthew Ord "The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month!" - Henry Van Dyke * 5: Oh For The Spring by Neil Cousin 6: In Weaving Spring by Sedayne with Days Too Short, by WH Davies read by David Barnes via Librivox.org "Measure your health by your sympathy with morning and spring. If there is no response in you to the awakening of nature—if the prospect of an early morning walk does not banish sleep, if the warble of the first bluebird does not thrill you—know that the morning and spring of your life are past. Thus may you feel your pulse." - Henry David Thoreau § "The first day of spring was once the time for taking the young virgins into the fields; there, in dalliance, to set an example in fertility for nature to follow. Now, we just set the clocks an hour ahead…" - E.B. White * 7: When Spring Comes In by Spriguns 8: The First Rites Of Spring by Simon Fowler's Merrymouth 9: Springtime by Tess "In the spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of four-and-twenty hours…" - Mark Twain * 10: Spring Song by Fairport Convention 11: April Morning by The Ralf Weihrauch Trio "Come, fill the Cup. And, in the Fire of Spring the Winter Garment of Repentance fling. The Bird of Time has but a little way to fly, and Lo! The bird is on the wing…" - Omar Khayyam § 12: The Cuckoo by James Findlay 13: Two Giants by Dave Alton (Music featured: Wintro by Mike Vass; Pan Dance by Jethro Tull; Lights Out by Mike Vass; Winter's Dreaming by Spiral Dance; Melter by Mike Vass ) 14: Green Man by Magicfolk "And Spring arose on the garden fair, Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere; And each flower and herb on Earth's dark breast rose from the dreams of its wintry rest." - Percy Bysshe Shelley * 15: Green Jack by Lisa Knapp 16: The Pleasant Month Of May by Jackie Oates 17: Garland Gay by Little Johnny England 18: Maymorning by Runrig 19: Middle Of May by Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts with Weathers by Thomas Hardy read by Richard Burton 20: Bonny Black Hare by Steeleye Span 21: Beltane by Jethro Tull 22: Summerisle by The Bailey Sisters "Everything is blooming most recklessly; if it were voices instead of colors, there would be an unbelievable shrieking into the heart of the night." - Rainer Maria Rilke* 23: Under A Beltane Sun by Damh The Bard § = read by Phil Widdows * = read by Babba See the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

Come to the FolkCast Village Hall for a special show full of music, poetry and comedy to celebrate winter, Yuletide, Christmas and beyond! Presented and produced by Phil Widdows. Our programme: Fire And Wine by Green Diesel The Last Month Of The Year by Tarbox Ramblers Winter Song by Emily Smith Reothadh (Frost) Joy Dunlop and Twelfth Day with Winter by William Shakespeare (Read by Ruth Golding for librivox.com) Iced In by Life And Times By The Fire by Josienne Clarke Bransles by Kerfuffle with For The Children Or The Grown-ups? by Anon. (Read by Phil Widdows) * It's That Time Of Year Again by Bob Kirkpatrick Silent Night by Priscilla Ahn Mistletoe And Holly by Beegie Adair Wonderful Christmastime by Jars Of Clay Merry Christmas Everyone by Bella Hardy Stop The Cavalry by Barricades Rise Cycles by Mike Vass with Colloquy Of The Oak And Holly King written and recited by Damh The Bard and Cerri Lee * Snow Falls by The Albion Band Tune For A Blythesome Turkey by Ken Nicol with The Turkey by Dave Carr (Read by Phil Widdows) * Essex Wassail by Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer Jingle Bells by Anup with Is There A Father Christmas? by The Human Nutrino (Read by Babba)* with a rebutting excerpt from Miracle on 34th Street Dad, Is There Really A Santa Claus? by The Albion Band We Three Gypsy Kings by The Christmas Album Band with The Boy Who Laughed at Santa Claus by Ogden Nash (Read by Phil Widdows) * Little Christmas (Chasing Fairy Lights) by Jo Bywater * Love Came Down by Gareth Davies-Jones Winter Song by Lindisfarne (* = a FolkCast exclusive) For further details and links, click here to see the ShowNotes

On the Set of The Spirit of Albion: the Movie! In this show, we hope to bring you a wonderful gift for Ostara, or Easter, with our first ever documentary show. Starting from conception as a play performed by young actors to a film about to hit our screens, the Spirit of Albion Movie promises to bring the Celtic Gods to the World of Film for possibly the first time! We bring you the long-awaited, full story of 'the Spirit of Albion the Movie' along with interviews with all the actors. We also include many 'Behind the Scenes' audio clips to bring you a feel of what it was like to be on the set of the film as it was being made. Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/albion1 Running Order: Intro 0:41 The Spirit of Albion by Damh the Bard 1:20 The Story of 'the Spirit of Albion: the Movie' 5:50 The Archway Theatre Production 11:30 The Spirit of Albion at Witchfest 23:00 Filming Begins 35:25 The final Marathon over-night shoot 55:18 The Cast prepare for the Final Shoot 1:18:20 Around the Camp-fire 1:26:00 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x x Released: 8 Apr 2012, 1h 30m It's always great to hear from you! Email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or leave us a message using Speakpipe   The Spirit of Albion 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. This beautiful track explores the turning of the Wheel of the year and more than any of the other tracks in the film probably sums up the inspiration behind the film and holds the message of the film. 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 out more details about Damh on his Contributor Page on our website.    The Story of 'the Spirit of Albion: the Movie' As you probably know by now, we have been following the progress of the making of a new film called The Spirit Of Albion: the Movie. The name of the movie comes from the title of an Album and song by the Pagan Folk musician Damh The Bard. Filming started in April 2011 and final production of the film is taking place now ready for a Beltane release (May 1st 2012). The film revolves around the lives of three young people who are all facing personal challenges of one kind or another. Then on 31st October they find themselves drawn to a clearing in the woods, and nothing is ever quite the same again….  The Archway Theatre Production As you may know the idea for the Movie came from a play that was originally written and created by a group of young people between the ages 16-24 at a Young Adults Workshop under the guidance and direction of Gary Andrews. The play was inspired by the emotive music of Damh the Bard, a famous British Pagan Folk singer. These talented young people chose ten of his songs and weaved a magical, modern day story of very real social issues and how three young Adults are struggling to deal with these challenges in their lives.  The play became well loved by the Pagan community. At first it played at The Archway Theatre in Horley, Surrey for three nights where it was a huge success! Damh, his wife Cerri and many other people from the pagan community attended along with friends and family of the cast and crew. People were deeply moved by the powerful play and many people were in tears by time the final curtain fell and the talented young actors bowed to a standing ovation. After the success at The Archway Theatre, the play was revived for a performance at WitchFest International at The Fairfax Halls in Croyden.   The Spirit of Albion at Witchfest By this time many of the original cast had moved on to University and “a new age-appropriate cast made up of experienced actors” was brought in for this one-off performance.  Again the play proved to be a strong emotive performance. With the demands of its audience, it was realised that this story could have a much wider appeal if a movie was produced.    Filming begins! The Shooting script was finished by August 2010; and by April 2011, technical equipment for shooting the movie had been gathered, songs storyboarded, locations chosen, and cast, costumes and make-up were in place. It was time to record the songs for the film sung by the principal cast members and overseen by Damh the Bard.  The first shoot was at a private woodland on a beautiful sunny day. Damh was to be filmed playing his song Pagan Ways, and it was here that the flash-back section to Damh’s songGreen and Gray was shot, with Gary Andrews playing the priest and Séan George portraying The Horned God. When commenting on this filming, Damh, in a state of wonder, said: “It was just as I imagined it when I wrote the song” From this comment it sounded to us like Gary and the cast were creating something magical, and we couldn’t wait to find out more. The filming continued throughout the Spring and Summer, taking place on location at The Weald and Downland Museum in Singleton Sussex, then a trip to the West Country to Grimspound, Stonehenge, Wayland Smithy and other wonderful magical sites. Afterwards back to Surrey for some indoor filming which we were lucky enough to see. It was quite magical to watch Damh’s songs brought to life by these talented actors and their supporting crew as well as keeping up with the production via Marq English‘s Video Production Diaries. More than once many of us felt shivers go down our spines as certain scenes were acted out.   The final Marathon over-night Shoot Then came the Finale! The over-night and final shoot – at an idyllic private woodland called Morgan’s Wood owned by the lovely Darren and Siobhan Thomas.  Well, we arrived late Saturday evening, said “Hello” to everyone, pitched our tent and went to find out what was happening. The principal characters were being made up and changing into costume in a gazebo.  While everyone was getting prepared for shooting, it gave us an excellent opportunity for some impromptu interviews with cast and crew, which you will hopefully be hearing in upcoming shows.    The Cast prepare for the Final Shoot Now is our chance to show you how amazing the actors looked while playing their roles.  Lucy Brennan as Arianrhod Séan George as ‘The Horned God’ Lucy Brennan looked stunning and ethereal as the Goddess Arianrhod, the narrator of the story, and it was fascinating to watch Lucy Darkness, Makeup & Prosthetic expert, turn Séan George into the very masculine Horned God. Lucy also did the prosthetics for Redvers G. Russell to turn him into the mischievious Puck.  Redvers G. Russell as Robin Goodfellow (Puck) Joy Tinniswood looked almost elven dressed for her unique portrayal of Cerridwen and Jo Marriott was beautifully intimidating dressed in her armour to play The Morrighan. Joy Tinniswood as ‘Cerridwen’ Joanne Marriott as the Morrighan Filming took all night, with constant supplies of coffee and a welcome warm meal at about 2 a.m. Everyone was tired but in good spirits. The camaraderie between members of the cast and crew was high and it was a pleasure to feel a part of the team. Around the Camp-fire Most of the filming that night took place in a Grove of trees where the scene was set for the Primary human characters to meet up on the 31st October.  The talented young actors who played the primary Human characters were Emma Doubleday as ‘Esther’, Ella Sowton as ‘Annie’ and James Abbott as ‘George’ and they played very real and believable parts, drawing us all into the story.  The magic of a woodland fire, and the fantastic lighting gave us observers the feeling that for a while we had stepped into an otherworldly realm where the Celtic Gods and Fae walked and that something unseen but magical was happening. As dawn started to break the last of the filming for that night took place. After the final cut at 8.30 am, a lovely warm breakfast of porridge was served (including the hidden ingredients of muscavado sugar and double cream!), after which many of us went off to our tents for a couple of hours sleep, before people started arriving for an afternoon of filming. After four hours sleep we crawled out of our tents, and went to join the many people who had arrived to take part in the afternoon shoot. The heavens had opened and everyone was drenched, but were drinking coffee, eating pastries and still smiling. This was the final shoot of the movie and it was huge. We would like to thank Gary, Joy and the cast and crew of the Spirit of Albion movie for welcoming us with open arms and allowing us to be included in this very special and magical journey.   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   Damh the Bard for permission to use his songs and constant encourgement. See his website for further details of check out his Contributor Page. EgoTrip Media Ltd., for permission to attend the movie shoots and record as much audio as we wanted. See their website for further details. The Spirit of Albion: the Movie, for allowing us to share in the production and allowing us to take part in the film as well! See their website for further details about the film. Lusete, for permission to use her wonderful still photographs from the movie. See her website for more details about her and her wonderful artwork, including more photographs from the Movie. Darren & Siobhan Thomas for permission for us to record in their wonderful woodland, Morgan's Wood. Marq English of MEV Productions for permission to use clips from his wonderful Albion Diaries. See his website for details of all of his wonderful work including the fascinating sequel to Return to Ravenswood, called Ravenswood. and special thanks to all of the many friends we made, who sadly we cannot fit on this page!   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 permisssion 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

Damh The Bard is a singer, songwriter and podcaster... and also the Pendragon of The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. His self-penned songs often deal with subjects of Pagan folklore and British myth, and he also sings his own versions of traditional folk songs. In this exclusive interview, Damh tells of his musical journey from thrash heavy metal guitarist to being one of the predominant musical forces in Paganism. He also discusses Druidcast, and his forthcoming movie, Spirit Of Albion. See the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk

Er ist Barde und Mitglied des Druidenorden OBOD. Seine Lieder verzaubern uns und bringen uns Geschichten über Merlin, die grünen Wälder, Mutter Erde und die Götter. Ein Konzertausschnitt von seinem Auftritt in Wien im Herbst 2010.

Er ist Barde und Mitglied des Druidenorden OBOD. Seine Lieder verzaubern uns und bringen uns Geschichten über Merlin, die grünen Wälder, Mutter Erde und die Götter. Ein Konzertausschnitt von seinem Auftritt in Wien im Herbst 2010.

Celtic Christmas Special, Part 1 from the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Music from Eileen Ivers, Banshee in the Kitchen, Tommy Sands, Wicked Tinkers, Locklin Road, Stonecircle, Damh The Bard, Lunasa, Marc Gunn, Nancy Daily Green, Angus Mohr & Friends, Fred Gosbee, Jiggernaut, Iona. www.celticmusicpodcast.com Sponsor: Celtic Invasion Vacations Wouldn't it be amazing to walk among the rolling green hills of Ireland? Picture the texture of standing stones, the sounds of Irish fiddle, and the wet taste of Guinness on your lips and you're just now beginning to understand the magic of each Celtic Invasion of Ireland. The next trip is scheduled for June 13-20, 2011. Find all the details when you visit the website at www.celticinvasion.com . Notes: Celtic MP3s Music Magazine, Providing the best independent Celtic music online since 2000. Become a Member of the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast! I want to thank all the new and current Members of the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Your donations and support are always appreciated. If you would like to become a member, for just $20 a year, you will get free access to Song Henge, my exclusive archive of free Celtic music. Visit songhenge.com for details. Please Rate the New Celtic Christmas Music iMix News about Marc's daughter on Facebook Celtic Christmas Podcast Celtic Music CD Store for Celtic Christmas music and Celtic music Buy Irish and Celtic Music Podcast T-Shirts and Swag The podcast has a new voicemail number. Call 678-CELT-POD. That's 678-235-8763 and leave a voicemail comment. This Week "The Wexford Carol" by Eileen Ivers from An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas "Jeanette-Isabella Set" by Banshee in the Kitchen from Invite the Light "Like the First Time It's Christmas Time" by Tommy Sands from To Shorten the Winter "Angels We Have Heard On High" by Wicked Tinkers from Slainte Happy Holidays "Lambs on the Green Hills" by Locklin Road from Christmas Light "Third Carol for Christmas" by Stonecircle from Winter Sky "The Winter King" by Damh The Bard from Spirit of Albion "Feabhra = An Erc'h War An Enezeg (Snow On The Island)/Brenda Stubbert's/Thunderhead" by Lunasa from The Story So Far "Celtic Christmas Elf Conscription Song" by Marc Gunn from Celtic Christmas Elf Conscription Song "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Nancy Daily Green from Celebrating Christmas Yore "Ukrainian Bell Carol" by Angus Mohr & Friends from A Christmas Pageant "Waiting for the Snow" by Fred Gosbee from The Ballad of Cappy John & Other Songs of Coastal Maine "Midwinter" by Jiggernaut from The Well "I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In/Three Little Boats Went Out to Sea/Christmas Day Isa Moarnin/Christmas Eve Reel" by Iona from Mid-Winter Light Find out more about the artists in this show at www.celticmusicpodcast.com. While you're there, subscribe to our Celtic MP3s Music Magazine and visit the link for our Celtic Music CD Store. Please support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. PROMO - Slice of Sci Fi

Celtic Christmas Special, Part 1. Music from Eileen Ivers, Banshee in the Kitchen, Tommy Sands, Wicked Tinkers, Locklin Road, Stonecircle, Damh The Bard, Lunasa, Marc Gunn, Nancy Daily Green, Angus Mohr & Friends, Fred Gosbee, Jiggernaut, Iona.  www.celticmusicpodcast.com Sponsor: Celtic Invasion Vacations Wouldn't it be amazing to walk among the rolling greenhills of Ireland? Picture the texture of standingstones, the sounds of Irish fiddle, and the wet tasteof Guinness on your lips and you're just now beginning tounderstand the magic of each Celtic Invasion of Ireland.The next trip is scheduled for June 13-20, 2011.Find all the details when you visit thewebsite at www.celticinvasion.com . Notes: Celtic MP3s Music Magazine, Providing the best independent Celtic music online since 2000. Become a Member of the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast!I want to thank all the new and current Members of the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Your donations and support are always appreciated. If you would like to become a member, for just $20 a year, you will get free access to Song Henge, my exclusive archive of free Celtic music. Visit songhenge.com for details. Please Rate the New Celtic Christmas Music iMix News about Marc's daughter on Facebook Celtic Christmas Podcast Celtic Music CD Store for Celtic Christmas music and Celtic music Buy Irish and Celtic Music Podcast T-Shirts and Swag The podcast has a new voicemail number. Call 678-CELT-POD. That's 678-235-8763 and leave a voicemail comment. This Week "The Wexford Carol" by Eileen Iversfrom An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas "Jeanette-Isabella Set" by Banshee in the Kitchenfrom Invite the Light "Like the First Time It's Christmas Time" by Tommy Sandsfrom To Shorten the Winter "Angels We Have Heard On High" by Wicked Tinkersfrom Slainte Happy Holidays "Lambs on the Green Hills" by Locklin Roadfrom Christmas Light "Third Carol for Christmas" by Stonecirclefrom Winter Sky "The Winter King" by Damh The Bardfrom Spirit of Albion "Feabhra = An Erc'h War An Enezeg (Snow On The Island)/Brenda Stubbert's/Thunderhead" by Lunasafrom The Story So Far "Celtic Christmas Elf Conscription Song" by Marc Gunnfrom Celtic Christmas Elf Conscription Song "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Nancy Daily Greenfrom Celebrating Christmas Yore "Ukrainian Bell Carol" by Angus Mohr & Friendsfrom A Christmas Pageant "Waiting for the Snow" by Fred Gosbeefrom The Ballad of Cappy John & Other Songs of Coastal Maine "Midwinter" by Jiggernautfrom The Well Find out more about the artists in this show at www.celticmusicpodcast.com. While you're there, subscribe to our Celtic MP3s Music Magazine and visit the link for our Celtic Music CD Store. Please support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. PROMO - Slice of Sci Fi "I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In/Three Little Boats Went Out to Sea/Christmas Day Isa Moarnin/Christmas Eve Reel" by Ionafrom Mid-Winter Light

This week our guest is the wonderful pagan folk musician Damh the Bard www.paganmusic.co.uk. This episode features Damh’s music and a great interview. Hope you all enjoy.

Music from Brad Reid, Sligo Rags, Damh the Bard, Claire Roche, The Gleasons, Jenna Greene, Stonecircle, Brobdingnagian Bards, The Rogues, Angus Mohr, Flatfoot 56, Amber Whitworth/Char Butler, Fiddler's Green, Beyond the Pale. www.celticmusicpodcast.com/94 Sponsor: Celtic Invasion Vacations Wouldn't it be amazing to walk among the rollinggreen hills of Ireland? Picture the texture ofstanding stones, the sounds of Irish fiddle, andthe wet taste of Guinness on your lips and you'rejust now beginning to understand how cool it willbe next June when you join me on anotherCeltic Invasion of Ireland. The trip is scheduled for June 13-20, 2011.And if you don't want to leave the country,you can enjoy similar exciting experiencesin New Orleans or on the West Coast of the U.S..Visit CelticInvasion.com for more details Notes: Cast Your Vote in The Celtic Top Five.Remember. Cast your vote for your favorite song in this show! Celtic MP3s Music Magazine, Providing the best independent Celtic music online since 2000. Support Celtic music, Become a Member of the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast! Interview of Damh the Bard in the Celtic Myth Podshow St Patrick's Day Podcast Celtic Podcast T-Shirts New Irish & Celtic Music Podcast Facebook Page New Irish & Celtic Music Podcast iPhone App   This Week "The Conundrum" by Brad Reidfrom The Conundrum "Jackie Tar/Harvest Home/Banish Misfortune" by Sligo Ragsfrom The Night Before the Morning After "Song of Awen" by Damh the Bardfrom Herne's Apprentice "The Robin's Jaunt set" by Claire Rochefrom The Lilt Of The Banshee "Irish Holiday" by The Gleasonsfrom A Letter To Erin “Samhain Night” by Jenna Greenefrom Wild Earth Child "Planxty Eleanor Plunkett" by Stonecirclefrom Winter Sky "Lily The Pink" by Brobdingnagian Bardsfrom Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales "Guinness Dog" by The Roguesfrom Off Kilter "Waltzing Alone" by Angus Mohrfrom Symphony from a Ghost Ship "Brotherhood" by Flatfoot 56from Knuckles Up "Waited 'Til Noon" by Amber Whitworth/Char Butlerfrom Sleepers Awake "Long Gone" by Fiddler's Greenfrom Drive Me Mad Find out more about the artists in this show at www.celticmusicpodcast.com. While you're there, subscribe to our Celtic MP3s Music Magazine and visit the link for our Celtic Music CD Store. Please support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. PROMO - British Invaders Podcast "Abbeyfeale Polkas" by Beyond the Palefrom The Music Plays Me CELTIC TOP 5 In every episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, I ask you to vote for your favorite song in that podcast. The most-popular song is then featured at the end of the next podcast. Here are the most-popular songs from the last show. This month's Celtic Top 5 features the best Celtic music from show #92 of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. 1. “Young Hunting” by Serious Kitchenfrom Tig 2. “Black Fox” by Heather Dale 3. “Dark Island / The Bulgarian Bandit” by John McLean Allan 4. “William’s Ghost” by Rising Gael 5. “Isabel the Elf-Knight” by Angus Mohr

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

 Midsummer celebrations, the Mark of a Druid and Angus Og Well, it's Midsummer. Or actually, just after Midsummer and it has been absolutely swelteringly hot here. Absolutely glorious weather! If the weather is like this for you, we recommend a nice, long, cool drink, an comfy chair, headphones and settling down for a Monster of a Show! We've been away for a month now. Unbelievably, with all of the ups and downs that life throws at you, we're still here! We're back - and to make up for our absence we bring you the biggest Celtic Myth Podshow Special ever!! It's just over an hour and a half long! If you like to listen to the show while commuting, it might be an idea to split it up into two halves. If you stop just after our visit to the Dragon's Head to see Duncan, you'll be all set for the story in the last half. We've got six great pieces of music for you, some chat about the Festival of Midsummer, a really exciting section from Rhonda Carpenter's Celtic novel, The Mark of a Druid and some listener contributions to bring you - a poem and a beautiful story.Oh, and don't forget our regular trip to the highlands to meet up with old Duncan in another trip to the Dragon's Head for a story from our resident Scottish Shannachie. Don't blame us if the world misses you for an hour and a half while you get into some serious fun! Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/midsummer2009 Running Order: Intro 0:40 News & Views 1:24 Mooncoin by The Irish Experience 3:53 Midsummer Celebrations on Sacred Texts 6:30 Gathering by Andrew Hargreaves 13:30 The Storyteller by Willo's Song 15:44 I Forgot by the Witchy Godmother 19:23 Midsummer's Night by Jillian LaDage 28:02 The Sleep of Angus Og by Andy Guthrie 33:40 Midsummer Night's Dream by Karen Kay & Michael Tingle 43:34 The Gathering - Part 1 from The Mark of a Druid by Rhonda Carpenter 48:30 Noon of the Solstice by Damh the Bard 1:14:43 Listener Feedback - Jen 1:22:03 Fairy Tale by Omnia 1:23:16 Promo - Ayepod 1:28:44 Outtakes 1:31:59 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x Released: 19th Sep 2009, 1hr 40m We love hearing from you! Email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or call us using Speakpipe News & Views We talk about all of the wonderful submissions that we have had for the Show and the Website; poems, stories and some fabulous art. We also mention that we're really proud to have been nominated for the 2009 Parsec awards for Speculative Fiction Podcasting.   Mooncoin by The Irish Experience The Irish Experience was formed in 1996 to entertain Seattle pub crowds on Saint Patrick's Day, and their music quickly found a much broader appeal. Attracting fans of all ages, their upbeat music has been praised for guiding folks through the gnarly turns and tempering their road rage. The Irish Experience play Celtic and Appalachian music on traditional electric instruments. You can find out more details about The Irish Experience on their website or on their Contributor Page on our website.   Midsummer Celebrations on Sacred Texts There are two sources for the information in this section and both can be found on Sacred Texts. Thomas Wright's article (from which the image on the left derives) can be also found on Sacred Texts. The piece in question is here.   Gathering by Andrew Hargreaves Andrew is a very talented friend of ours who excels at many arts and crafts. Apart from his wonderful music and poems, he is a superb woodworker and you can find examples of his work on his website, wildyew.com, where some of his pieces are available to buy. You can find out more about Andrew on his Contributor Page.   The Storyteller by Willo's Song Willo's Song is an acoustic, folk act based in Wiltshire UK. Daryl says: After a brief spell in Canada I returned to Wiltshire, UK in Summer 2004 and in 2008 have started writing music again, concentrating on a more acoustic, folky style with the intention of recording and releasing a new CD in 2009 with the working title of The Storyteller. "The Storyteller - This was the first new song written by myself in quite a while and the foundation of this whole project. The inspiration came back in August '08 while at the annual Artemis Gathering where I finally got to see Damh The Bard perform. It was such a wonderful experience and I was caught up in the music and stories he had to tell. When I arrived home on the Sunday evening I lifted my guitar and very quickly the Storyteller was written." To find out more about Willo's Song go to their Myspace Page or visit the Contributor Page.   I Forgot by the Witchy Godmother Witchy Godmother has been a storyteller all her life. Probably not the best when asked at 5 who tangled up her father’s fishing line. Of course it was the cat, she didn’t like to get wet you see and of course she wanted to catch the fish so the fishing pole was right there….. And so begins the tale of this amazing lady who has written an extremely moving and evocative piece called I Forgot which deals with the issues of advancing years in a way that's suitable for all ages! To find out more about Witchy go to her Myspace Page or visit the Contributor Page.   Midsummer's Night by Jillian LaDage Jillian says: In a way my initial exploration into the people we call the Celts had nothing to do with the Celts themselves but more to do with my growing inclination and curiosity with the world and events that surrounded them. My broadening interest with the migrating Celts has been a four year journey of writing, reading and traveling which has led me to this place and the release of my debut album, The Ancestry, on my label Tarith Cote, in December 2008. I am excited to welcome you to the site and share through extension the music and the musings behind it. About this track, she says: May/June 2008 Midsummer the midway point between Beltaine (May day) and Lúnasa. The Celtic day began at dusk; the fires extinguished and lit at Beltaine would be silenced and lit again at the solstice. Futures were read from the number and appearance of the bon fires. Sun wise processions asking for protection were held in the fields, while St. John's Wort, considered the 'blessed plant' in Wales, was gathered and placed over the doors of houses and buildings and in Scotland cast into the fires. To find out more about Jillian LaDage go to her Website or visit the Contributor Page.   The Sleep of Angus Og by Andy Guthrie We are incredibly privileged to have Andy as a Contributor to the show. He tells stories that are alive in his family today and that have come down through the ages. He says: The old Legends are a passion and a Joy, and the writings of Fiona Macleod are inspiration, in all I do. I have been a Head gardener of 31 years for large house, and sill working, I see the years come and go from spring to winner, and love it all. I retell the old stories. You can read more about Andy on his Myspace page or on our Contributor Page.   Midsummer Night's Dream by Karen Kay & Michael Tingle Karen says: "I live literally at the ends of the earth in magical mystical Cornwall. I love the sea and lush green nature. The stunning scenery inspires my music and meditations. I love to create and express myself using my voice. I hope you will enjoy my creations." She is also the editor and founder of Fae Magazine. A new magazine for faery fans in the UK, rest of Europe and around the faery world! You can find out more about Karen on her website, Michael on his website or our Contributor Page.   The Gathering, The Mark of a Druid, Pt.1 by Rhonda Carpenter When twenty-six-year-old Eve McCormick awakes, the images from her nightmare are indelible. The dream feels so real she must force herself to get a grip. This experience is just the beginning for Eve, a Los Angeles clinical hypnotherapist and researcher investigating whether reincarnation is fact or fiction. Unstoppable visions of an ancient lifetime steal days from her. The danger escalates when she wakes up physically injured and marked with a strange symbol. While Eve battles the past to maintain her sanity and safety, her project is jeopardized as another researcher’s attempts to take over. One partner dies and another is accused of inappropriate conduct. Eve and her friend, Dr. Andrea McMurray, don’t believe in coincidence and probe their shared visions for answers. On the other side of the Atlantic, Welshman Ryerson Sanders is haunted by his dreams and believes Eve’s research project can help him. For both of them, an ancient Celtic prophecy and long-sought revenge entangles the past with the present. A druidess and a shape-shifter must join to save the druid way of life, while a queen conspires to kill Erin’s only high king. Will the oaths and agendas of the past reach across the centuries to strengthen or to destroy? Follow their stories in her podcast novel The Mark of a Druid, which you can also hear on Podiobooks. you can also buy this book at Amazon. Find out more about Rhonda on her Website/Blog or on her Contributor Page.   Noon of the Solstice by Damh the Bard 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. You can find Damh's 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 here. You can find out more details about Damh on his Contributor Page on our website.   Listener Feedback from Jen We read a beautiful message from Jen. At the end of the show we announce the BYKI competition winners - yay!   Fairy Tale by Omnia With eight CDs and a DVD to their name, OMNIA is one of the pioneers of the "PaganFolk" movement in Europe and has harvested international acclaim on many Pagan, Folk, Medieval, Gothic and Fantasy festivals, as well as in many theatres. OMNIA's sound is a mix of the deep earthy tones of Luka Aubri-Krieger's didgeridoo, the incomparable harp, hurdy-gurdy and bodhran playing of Jennifer Evans-van der Harten, the unmistakable "DADGAD" guitar-groove of Joe Hennon, the flutes, bouzouki, drums, and ironic dialogue of front man Steve "Sic" Evans-van der Harten and the deep tribal drumbeats of Mich Rozek. All of this is entwined and bound by haunting and powerful vocals singing in English, Gaelic, Breton, Latin, Finnish, German and Hindi... You can find out more details about Omnia on their Contributor Page on our website.   Promo - Ayepod.net We've asked some of Scotland's top musicians to tell us about their life and music (read the questions). The programmes are available as a MP3 download or as an rss feed. To subscribe to this feed copy the URL of the podcast feed below and paste the URL into your podcast software. This software is usually free and one which we use is Juice (or itunes). You only need to use the podcast feed once as all our podcasts are tied to this feed and your software will alert you when we upload a new one. You can buy CDs of all these artists at www.footstompin.com.   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 Adragante, canonj pachelbel from Tradincelt. See the Contributor Page for details. The Irish Experience, Fiddler's Lament from Green Energy. See the Contributor Page for more details. Keltoria, Lia Fáil (Stone of Destiny), Spirits in the Mist, Way of the Warrior from Lia Fáil (Stone of Destiny). See the Contributor Page for more details. Jaime Heras, Movimiento 2 from Piano Concerto. See the Contributor Page for more details. Esgi, With No Beginning from Echoes In Time. See the Contributor Page for more details. Ceili Moss, Lonesome Man's Dance from Excerpts from the 3 official CDs. See the Contributor Page for more details. DJ Fab, Painful Destiny, A Glory's Night, Desper, The girl borned in kumpar, Call of the heavenly messenger, The heaven is not so far and The Morn from Ocean Dreams. See the Contributor Page for more details.   For incidental music: 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 OBOD 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 Save Save Save Save Save Save   Save Save Save