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Anne Roos introduces this week of Celtic Christmas Music #80. Julia Lane, Sarah Marie Mullen, Golden Bough, Anne Roos & David Blonski, Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy, Banshee in the Kitchen, Terry McDade, The McDades, Adam Young, Mark O'Connor, Mithril, David Pedrick, Marc Gunn 0:02 - INTRO: Celtic Christmas Music #80 0:10 - Julia Lane "In Dulci Jubilo/On Christmas Night" from Angels We Have Heard (Beloved Music of Yuletide) 3:15 - WELCOME TO CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. Visit the shownotes to find out more about the artists and subscribe to the show at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. I want to thank our Celtic Christmas Producer: Carol Baril, as well as all of the other supporters of this podcast on Patreon. Please make a pledge to spread Christmas cheer this holiday season. 4:03 - Sarah Marie Mullen "Patapan" from In the Moon of Wintertime 6:10 - Golden Bough "One Bottle More/Humors Of Winter" from Winter's Dance 9:39 - Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" from A Celtic Family Christmas 13:23 - WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING  FORWARD TO? 14:04 - Anne Roos & David Blonski "Worthy Gentlemen" from A Winter's Dance 17:01 - Banshee in the Kitchen "Bottom of the Punchbowl Set" from Invite the Light 20:47 - Terry McDade With The McDades "Jezebel Carol" from Midwinter 23:23 - Adam Young "Winter Sets In" from Yearbook 26:21 - THANK YOU FOR SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! Podcast advertising pays some of the hosting fees of this show. But the podcast creation is entirely funded by your generosity. Your kindness pays for our engineer, graphic design, and promotion of the podcast. It allows me to buy the music I play here. It also pays for my time creating the show. As a Patron, you get ad-free episodes and a private feed to listen to the podcast. All that for as little as $1 per month. HERE IS YOUR THREE-STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $1, $5, $10, or $25. Keep listening to Celtic Christmas Music to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. You can become a generous Christmas Patron at patreon.com/celticchristmas . 27:38 - Mark O'Connor "What Child Is This" from Appalachian Christmas 31:00 - Mithril "Galician Carol" from Winter's Day and A Celtic Christmas compilation 33:56 - David Pedrick "Gower Wassail" from Wintertide EP 37:19 - CLOSING 37:59 - Marc Gunn "Christmas in the Shire" from Celtic Christmas Greetings 41:42 - CREDITS Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. 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 how you can make a positive impact on climate change. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic #anneroos  

Guitarist, composer, and recording artist David Pedrick has earned accolades from critics and audiences alike for his work in recording and performance. David has played and recorded jazz, classical, rock, ambient, and more. His live performance credits also run the gamut from jazz clubs to concert halls. He has also performed for guitar societies, concert series, musical theater productions, and music festivals throughout the United States.  As a recording artist, David has received international acclaim. His music has aired on numerous radio stations, including All Things Considered, Celtic Connections, Celtic Heartbeat, Classical 24, Colors of Jazz, and The Intimate Guitar. David's music has also played on ABC, NBC, Fox Broadcasting Company, National Public Radio, Public Radio International, the British Broadcasting Corporation, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and the documentary JFK: The Case for Conspiracy.   As a music educator, David is an active guitar teacher and clinician. He frequently gives masterclasses, lectures, and workshops for professional and community music organizations, colleges, universities, private schools, and public school districts. As an in-demand studio session performer, David regularly works with production houses, recording studios, and media company clients in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. He is also the host creator of a great podcast called Working Musician's Podcast, which you can find in all the podcast places.   David and I discuss the Working Musician podcast, the balance between creative vision and career demands, financial reasons to control publishing, The Beatles, Rush, and more.   You can read David's entire bio at DavidPedrick.com/bio. Please enjoy my conversation with David Pedrick. Support the Unstarving Musician The Unstarving Musician exists solely through the generosity of its listeners, readers, and viewers. Learn how you can offer your support. This episode was powered by Music Marketing Method, a program for independent musicians looking to grow their music career. Music Marketing Method was created by my good friend Lynz Crichton. I'm in the program and I'm learning tons! I'm growing my fan base and learning about many ways that I'll be earning money in the new year. It's also helping me grow this podcast. How cool is that? To lean more and find out if Music Marketing Method can help your music career, visit UnstarvingMusician.com/MusicMarketing. This episode of the was powered by Liner Notes. Learn from the hundreds of musicians and industry pros I've spoken with for the Unstarving Musician on topics such as marketing, songwriting, touring, sync licensing and much more. Sign up for Liner Notes. Liner Notes is an email newsletter from yours truly, in which I share some of the best knowledge gems garnered from the many conversations featured on the Unstarving Musician. You'll also be privy to the latest podcast episodes and Liner Notes subscriber exclusives. Sign up at UnstarvingMusician.com. It's free and you can unsubscribe at anytime. Mentions and Related Episodes David Pedrick.com  Working Musician Podcast #170 w/Áine Minogue  Joe Pass  Madison Cunningham  Patty PerShayla  Daisy Jones & The Six Tiny Dancer Performed by Robonzo w/September Smith  Resources The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Music Marketing Method – The program that helps musicians find fans, grow an audience and make consistent income Bandzoogle – The all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a beautiful website for your music Dreamhost – See the latest deals from Dreamhost, save money and support the UM in the process. More Resources for musicians Pardon the Interruption (Disclosure)  Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means I make a small commission, at no extra charge to you, if you purchase using those links. Thanks for your support! Visit UnstarvingMusician.com to sign up for Liner Notes to learn what I'm learning from the best indie musicians and music industry professionals. Stay in touch! @RobonzoDrummer on Twitter  and  Instagram @UnstarvingMusician on Facebook  and  YouTube  

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Welcome to Hang the Holly. I'll introduce you to SCREAMING ORPHANS as we take an inside look at artists in the latest episode of the Celtic Christmas Podcast.    "The Snows That Melt the Soonest" is the 4th episode of 2020 and show #58. It features Christmas music from Runa, Stephanie Claussen, David Pedrick, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Steel Clover, Mark O'Connor, Marc Gunn, deCeadaoin, Andrew D. Huber, The Rogues, Sheri O'Meara, Abbots Cross, Reilly, Screaming Orphans, Prydein, The Jig Is Up!.   The show is generously brought to you by the Patrons of the Celtic Christmas Podcast on Patreon. Please show your Celtic Christmas Cheer, make a pledge to support the show.   If you enjoy the show, you can rate the show or post comments on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher.  Subscribe to the podcast at CelticChristmasPodcast.com.   And now on to Screaming Orphans   This four-person, all-women band hails from County Donegal, Ireland, and despite the loneliness that is hinted at by their chosen name—they are actually all sisters—with parents! As a matter-of-fact, their Mam used to be the band's singer, and their Da was their engineer and manager before they struck out on their own to tour. The combination of leaving their parents behind, the “screaming” sounds that come with four girls living in an active household, and the fact that a school they attended actually was (previously) an orphanage all gelled together to create this catchy moniker for the group. It's one that is not easily forgotten!   The girls started music young, eventually evolving into a pop rock band in their teens, and over time they just continued to blossom. The band began performing locally, and their circle quickly began to expand. Before long the ladies were chosen to play at a concert in Kildare, where known names such as Christy Moore and Sinead O'Connor were also performing. O'Connor chose the four to to tour with her as her backup singers after this, and they also opened up for the artist on the Gospel Oak Tour. This extended into other opportunities, including touring with Babba Maal, and recording tracks with the likes of Peter Gabriel, Joni Mitchell, and the Chieftains.   Since those days, the Screaming Orphans have become a well-known band in their own right, appearing on both the iTunes World Music charts and the Billboard World Albums charts, among many other accolades. They have put out 15 albums over the years – all their own one-of-a-kind recipe of pop/rock with Celtic influence, and this year they are releasing a Christmas single, "Song We Used To Sing” for the holiday season.   The single reflects the unusual time we find ourselves in this holiday—often isolated from our loved ones at the time we are used to gathering for storytelling, sharing memories, and celebrating Christmas. It calls forth a nostalgic feel with it's simple arrangement and lovely harmonies. An original track, the band collaborated with songwriter John Spillane to craft a holiday song that focuses in on warm memories and togetherness at a time these ideas are most often highlighted. It's a pretty song with a message of peace and hope that helps ease the sting of being apart at Christmastime. Not only is it especially timely for 2020, but this thoughtful tune will hold up well for future holiday seasons.   Find out more about Screaming Orphans at screamingorphans.com.   If you hear music you love in the Celtic Christmas Podcast, then support the artists. Buy something from them. Sign up to their mailing lists. And share the episode with your friends on social or in your community.     The Celtic Christmas Podcast is free to enjoy. However, it is supported by the generosity of Celtic music fans like you over on Patreon. Get Christmas Cheer. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com . Nollaig shona daoibh.

Welcome to Hang the Holly. I'll introduce you to THE ROGUES as we take an inside look at artists in the latest episode of the Celtic Christmas Podcast.    "The Snows That Melt the Soonest" is the 4th episode of 2020 and show #58. It features Christmas music from Runa, Stephanie Claussen, David Pedrick, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Steel Clover, Mark O'Connor, Marc Gunn, deCeadaoin, Andrew D. Huber, The Rogues, Sheri O'Meara, Abbots Cross, Reilly, Prydein, The Jig Is Up!.   The show is generously brought to you by the Patrons of the Celtic Christmas Podcast on Patreon. Please show your Celtic Christmas Cheer, make a pledge to support the show.   If you enjoy the show, you can rate the show or post comments on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher.  Subscribe to the podcast at CelticChristmasPodcast.com.   And now on to The Rogues...     The Rogues have been producing music since wayyyyy back in 1994 when they got their start at the Texas Renaissance Festival. This Celtic band didn't stay put in Houston for long though, and soon they were off--traveling all over the U.S., and even abroad. They've performed in Canada, Scotland, and Greece, among other places over the years, as well as providing entertainment on a number of different cruise ships. This great mixture of experiences has allowed the band the opportunity to truly hone their live shows, and put a shine on their ability to play together in a variety of different contexts. It has also given them a great deal of expertise in terms of playing Celtic tunes.   The Rogues are no amateurs when it comes to playing their instruments either, and band members have won prestigious music competitions, including first place in the World Pipe Band Championships in Grade III in 1998. If pressed to describe them, you could say they take their music seriously, but they don't take themselves too seriously, which results in a nice mash up of outstanding musicianship and good fun—it really works out well. Plus, you know a band is not messing around when they wind up with their own tartan in the Scottish Register of Tartans. That's dedication to the Celtic genre at a deep level.   You can't help but notice a full pipe sound and a lot of percussion when you listen to this band play, but they are also capable of music that pulls at the heartstrings. The variety of instruments, arrangements, and pairings keeps things interesting, no matter how familiar the tune. This is especially evident on The Rogues 2013 Christmas album, Hellbound Sleigh, where you'll hear tried-and-true favorites such as “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” in a very different light. Be sure to listen to the "O Holy Night / Ave Maria” track, which has an almost haunting feel to it—in the best possible way. And—don't miss "Jingle Bells/Good King Wenceslas” for a rousing take on this classic that showcases the pipes front and center.   The best part about this festive album though is the fact that there are also a few tracks you won't find in every Christmas collection, making it a great pick for your music rotation this holiday season. Keep it all to yourself and enjoy listening at home, or ship it over to a friend or family member that needs a little bit ‘o cheer in the stocking.   Find out more about The Rogues at therogues.com    If you hear music you love, then support the artists. Buy something from them. Sign up to their mailing lists. And share the episode with your friends on social or in your community.     The Celtic Christmas Podcast is free to enjoy. However, it is supported by the generosity of Celtic music fans like you over on Patreon. Get Christmas Cheer. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com . Nollaig shona daoibh.

Welcome to Hang the Holly. I'll introduce you to Runa as we take an inside look at artists in the latest episode of the Celtic Christmas Podcast.    "The Snows That Melt the Soonest" is the 4th episode of 2020 and show #58. It features Christmas music from Runa, Stephanie Claussen, David Pedrick, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Steel Clover, Mark O'Connor, Marc Gunn, deCeadaoin, Andrew D. Huber, The Rogues, Sheri O'Meara, Abbots Cross, Reilly, Prydein, The Jig Is Up!.     The show is generously brought to you by the Patrons of the Celtic Christmas Podcast on Patreon. Please show your Celtic Christmas Cheer, make a pledge to support the show.   If you enjoy the show, you can rate the show or post comments on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher.  Subscribe to the podcast at CelticChristmasPodcast.com.   And now on to Runa   As holiday albums go, The Tide of Winter is much more than a collection of standard Christmas tunes. Each of the 13 tracks here offers something a little bit unconventional. The first track, "Brightest and Best / Gaudete / Noel Nouvelet” starts out with voice as instrument, blended harmonies softly wafting around before things pick up speed midway through alongside a percussive beat. RUNA seems to enjoy challenging the listener by defying the more typical patterns one's ear has learned to expect in favor of going where the muse leads them. For example, you've never heard “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” done like this before! Those who enjoy a different take on things will want to pick this album up to go alongside their more tried-and-true favorites. It will provide just the right amount of contrast—as well as something to keep things interesting.   Track 3, "Christ Child Lullaby / Dún do Shúil” offers a hymn/lullaby that's blended in three languages; English, Irish Gaelic, and the original Scots Gaelic. This provides an additional soothing feel alongside the comforting rhythm of the lullaby itself. It's a nice take, a simple arrangement, and an interesting inclusion. Very easy on the ears. Juxtapose that track with the next, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”, which features a funky vibe and a perky, upbeat sound and you have the perfect way to sum up this grouping of songs…non-traditional, yet intriguing!   It's very tough to be experimental—without being too experimental. After all, part of the charm of holiday music is the fact that it's familiar. That said, RUNA doesn't abandon the thread entirely, they merely embellish on it in their own way—which seems to be a great way to compromise. In all, the band isn't intent on exploring just for the sake of being different. You get the sense that they are doing it to create depth, and to be true to the perspective that has developed within them as musicians.   Their “Instrumental Medley” both pays homage to Christmas music and showcases the skill of the musicians, and while “Silent Night” maybe isn't as predictable as the standard radio holiday version, it's every bit as lovely—as well as a nod to the Austrian “Stille Nacht”. The band's liner notes sum this choice up well, saying, There is something magical about returning to the roots of such an iconic carol and to rediscover the beauty and depth in its simplicity.” And, indeed, there is.   This album is perfect for those looking to expand their collection of holiday music, without having things become too repetitive. You'll find fresh arrangements throughout, and enough holiday spirit to go around the table—twice.   Find out more about Runa at runamusic.com.   If you hear music you love, then support the artists. Buy something from them. Sign up to their mailing lists. And share the episode with your friends on social or in your community.     The Celtic Christmas Podcast is free to enjoy. However, it is supported by the generosity of Celtic music fans like you over on Patreon. Get Christmas Cheer. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com . Nollaig shona daoibh.      

Welcome to Hang the Holly. I'll introduce you to Stephanie Claussen as we take an inside look at artists in the latest episode of the Celtic Christmas Podcast.    We Wish You A Merry Christmas is the 3rd episode of 2020 and show #57. It features Christmas music from Laura MacKenzie, Emish, Steel Clover, Seamus Kennedy, Stephanie Claussen, David Pedrick, The Barra MacNeils, Jennifer Cutting's Ocean Orchestra, Haggis Rampant, Jed Marum, The Rogues, Marc Gunn & Mikey Mason, Andrew D. Huber, Coyote Run, Angus Mohr & Friends, Mark O'Connor.   The show is generously brought to you by the patrons of this podcast on Patreon. Please show your support.   If you enjoy the show, you can rate the show or post comments on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher.  Subscribe to the podcast at CelticChristmasPodcast.com.   And now Stephanie Claussen   If you love harp music, why not choose to listen to a proven talent? Not only have Stephanie Claussen's skills been recognized with the title of 2018 US National Scottish Harp Champion, but this Minnesota-based harpist also runs her own harp studio, and travels to play for audiences all over the upper Midwest area of the United States. Claussen is classically trained, and the Celtic influences are easy to hear throughout her style. She is crystal-clear and very enjoyable to listen to on the strings of this enchanting instrument.   Claussen has released five solo albums, starting in 2002. She has also collaborated with other artists throughout her career. Since Celtic songs are her specialty, it makes sense that she would craft a Christmas album. After all, what other instrument brings forth the true magic of the holiday more than the harp? The mood that this music calls forth is at once elegant and otherworldly; especially at the hands of an expert harpist. There really isn't anything quite like it. Not only is there the magnificent Celtic flavor, there's also an old-fashioned, medieval charm to it all. It makes for a nice pairing.   On Light So Brilliant: Carols and Tunes for Christmas, her collection of Christmas music offers 15 tracks which will add warmth and delight to any holiday gathering. This solo harp album would also be perfect to enjoy by the fire, or while sipping a hot cuppa and taking in the majesty of a fully decorated tree. You'll hear holiday favorites such as “We Three Kings” and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”… but that's not all. Claussen also stocks the track listings with a delicate rendition of "Bouree d'Avignon” and other rewarding offerings, providing a full spectrum of beautiful music to round out any holiday music collection. Whether you want to keep it all to yourself or give this album as a gift, it's well worth a listen!   Although this artist has just one Christmas album, really any of her albums would mix in well with a holiday vibe. Some instruments just have that “festive” feel to them, and the harp is definitely one of them. It puts a little spring in the step and happiness in the heart—which is what we call holiday spirit!   Find out more about Stephanie Claussen at www.stephanieclaussen.com.   If you hear music you love, then support the artists. Buy something from them. Sign up to their mailing lists. And share the episode with your friends on social or in your community.     The Celtic Christmas Podcast is free to enjoy. However, it is supported by the generosity of Celtic music fans like you over on Patreon. Get Christmas Cheer. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com . Nollaig shona daoibh.    

Spread Christmas Cheer. Listen and Share Christmas music from Celtic musicians. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Celtic Christmas music from: Runa, Stephanie Claussen, David Pedrick, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Steel Clover, Mark O'Connor, Marc Gunn, deCeadaoin, Andrew D. Huber, The Rogues, Sheri O'Meara, Abbots Cross, Reilly, Screaming Orphans, Prydein, The Jig Is Up! This podcast is brought to you by the generosity of our Christmas Patrons. Sign up on Patreon to bring more episodes to your ears every November and December leading up to Christmas. YOUR CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC THIS WEEK 0:01 - "The Snows they melt the Soonest / Wondrous Love" by Runa from The Tide of Winter 4:12 - CHRISTMAS WELCOME - Welcome to the Celtic Christmas Podcast. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and host also of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. My goal is to introduce you to Celtic musicians who are making and sharing Christmas music. 4:45 - "Willie Take Your Little Drum / Il Est Né, Le Divin Enfant" by Stephanie Claussen from Light so Brilliant: Carols and Tunes for Christmas 8:50 - "Gower Wassail" by David Pedrick from Wintertide EP 12:12 - "Carol of the Birds" by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Fine Winter's Night 16:33 - "Snowflakes" by Steel Clover from Season of Love 18:36 - "Cherry Tree Carol" by Mark O'Connor from Appalachian Christmas 22:09 - "Jingle Bells" by Marc Gunn from Celtic Christmas Greetings 24:56 - GIVING THANKS ** The Celtic Christmas Podcast is now supported by generous people just like you. Your kind pledge of as little as $2 per episode pays for the production and promotion of the podcast, as well as my time in creating it. It allows us to share Christmas Cheer through Celtic culture and music. Bring the gift of Christmas to your ears this year, make a pledge at patreon.com/celticchristmas. CELTIC CHRISTMAS NEWS ** If you enjoy this podcast, you might also enjoy our Joyful Celtic Christmas Music playlist on Spotify. Follow the link in the show notes. ** Want more Celtic Christmas music? I have a webpage dedicated to it with playlists, Christmas albums, videos and more. 26:01 - "A Jig for Christmas/Merry Christmas" by deCeadaoin from unreleased album 29:36 - "Soft Silver Sound" by Andrew D. Huber from Lights & Snow, Vol. II 33:11 - "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by The Rogues from Hellbound Sleigh 34:28 - "Lambs on the Green Hills" by Sheri O'Meara from Christmas Light 36:52 - "Silent Night/La Valse Des Jeunes Filles" by Abbots Cross from Christmas Visions 40:21 - "We Three Kings of Orient Are by Reilly from Kick Ass Celtic Christmas 45:03 - “Song We Used to Sing” by Screaming Orphans from a new Christmas single 48:25 - "Merry Xmas Everybody" by Prydein from Single 52:56 - NOLLAIG SHONA DAOIBH - If you enjoyed this show, please LIKE and SHARE this episode. If you found a song you loved in this show, I list the show times and URLs for each artist in the notes. Follow the link in the shownotes to support the artists who support this podcast. Buy their music and merch, subscribe to their newsletters, and tell a friend about the great music you found. Finally, subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is the official newsletter of the Celtic Christmas Podcast and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. It is 100% free to subscribe, and every week, you'll get an inside look into the latest Celtic podcast news. Sign up today, and you can download 34 Celtic MP3s for FREE! 54:40 - "At Last I'm Ready for Christmas" by The Jig Is Up! from A Penny for the Wren The Celtic Christmas Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $2 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic #snowstheymeltthesoonest

Spread Christmas Cheer. Listen and Share Christmas music from Celtic musicians. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Celtic Christmas music from:  Laura MacKenzie, Emish, Steel Clover, Seamus Kennedy, Stephanie Claussen, David Pedrick, The Barra MacNeils, Jennifer Cutting's Ocean Orchestra, Haggis Rampant, Jed Marum, The Rogues, Marc Gunn & Mikey Mason, Andrew D. Huber, Coyote Run, Angus Mohr & Friends, Mark O'Connor This podcast is brought to you by the generosity of our Christmas Patrons. Sign up on Patreon to bring more episodes to your ears every November and December leading up to Christmas. YOUR CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC THIS WEEK 0:01 - "Baloo, Lammy/ The First Noel" by Laura MacKenzie from Yuletide Bagpipes 4:04 - CHRISTMAS WELCOME - Welcome to the Celtic Christmas Podcast. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and host also of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. My goal is to introduce you to Celtic musicians who are making and sharing Christmas music. 4:36 - "Joy to the World" by Emish from Everlasting 7:57 - "Christmas Eve Reel" by Steel Clover from Season of Love 9:32 - "Shepherds Arise" by Seamus Kennedy from Goodwill to Men 12:27 - "Bouree d'Avignon" by Stephanie Claussen from Light so Brilliant: Carols and Tunes for Christmas 14:58 - GIVING THANKS ** The Celtic Christmas Podcast is now supported by generous people just like you. Your kind pledge of as little as $2 per episode pays for the production and promotion of the podcast, as well as my time in creating it. It allows us to share Christmas Cheer through Celtic culture and music. Bring the gift of Christmas to your ears this year, make a pledge at patreon.com/celticchristmas. 15:45 - "The Snow It Melts the Soonest" by David Pedrick from Wintertide EP 17:29 - "Galician Carol" by The Barra MacNeils from The Christmas Album 20:35 - "Light the Winter's Dark" by Jennifer Cutting's Ocean Orchestra from Song Of Solstice: Celtic Music For Midwinter 24:26 - "Kirkin' the Midwinter" by Haggis Rampant from The Silver Glens 28:39 - "Oh, Come Emmanuel" by Jed Marum from Rejoice! A Christmas Album 34:31 - "Jingle Bells/Good King Wenceslas" by The Rogues from Hellbound Sleigh 36:59 - CELTIC CHRISTMAS NEWS ** If you enjoy this podcast, you might also enjoy our Joyful Celtic Christmas Music playlist on Spotify. Follow the link in the show notes. ** Want more Celtic Christmas music? I have a webpage dedicated to it with playlists, Christmas albums, videos and more. ** If you find a song in this show that you love, you can find out more about the artist by visiting the shownotes at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. I list the show times and URLs for each artist in the notes. 38:42 - "The Hero of Christmas" by Marc Gunn, Mikey Mason from Browncoat Christmas 40:59 - "Something I Keep" by Andrew D. Huber from Lights & Snow, Vol. II 44:13 - "Boar's Head Carol" by Coyote Run from Tend the Fire 47:19 - "Fum Fum Fum" by Angus Mohr & Friends from A Christmas Pageant 52:56 - NOLLAIG SHONA DAOIBH - If you enjoyed this show, please LIKE and SHARE this episode. If you found a song you loved in this show, follow the link in the shownotes to support the artists who support this podcast. Buy their music and merch, subscribe to their newsletters, and tell a friend about the great music you found. Finally, subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is the official newsletter of the Celtic Christmas Podcast and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. It is 100% free to subscribe, and every week, you'll get an inside look into the latest Celtic podcast news. Sign up today, and you can download 34 Celtic MP3s for FREE! 53:54 - "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" by Mark O'Connor from Appalachian Christmas The Celtic Christmas Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $2 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic #wewishyouamerrychristmas

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

This ain’t no fairytale. It’s the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The Gothard Sisters, Keyreel Raskolenko, The Tannahill Weavers, The Diviners, Billy Treacy & the Scope, The Known World Project, David Pedrick, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Dark Isle Piper (Tres Maksimuk), Water Street Bridge, La Unica, Medusa's Wake, John McLean Allan, The Flanks, Anna Bosnick, Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - “Chasing the Sun” by The Gothard Sisters from Single 3:26 - WELCOME 4:16 - "Drunken Landlady / Spootiskery / Mortgage Burn" by Keyreel Raskolenko from Fiddle 7:49 - "The Jeannie C" by The Tannahill Weavers from Orach (The Golden Anniversary) 12:24 - "Steppin' Out/Farewell to Connolly Road" by The Diviners from earshot (EP) 16:15 - “The Market” by Billy Treacy & the Scope from Single Watch: The Market Video 20:19 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 23:01 - “The Hill of Thieves” by The Known World Project from The Willow Sessions 26:47 - "The Stick Across the Hob/Kerrigan's Jig" by David Pedrick from On the Way 29:38 - "Drink This Pub Dry" by The Merry Wives of Windsor from Drink This Pub Dry 33:03 - "Battle of Stirling Bridge Set" by Dark Isle Piper (Tres Maksimuk) from Siubhail Pronunciation: Shoe-vell 35:54 - "When Will We Be Married" by Water Street Bridge from Sky Marauders 38:49 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 41:58 - "D. Alice's (Irish Pub Version)" by La Unica from Single 47:46 - "Irish Sky" by Medusa's Wake from Rascals and Rogues 52:05 - "Rise Up (Head in the Clouds)" by John McLean Allan from Head in the Clouds 56:00 - “Spanish Ladies” by The Flanks from In the Kitchen, Vol. 1 58:06 - CLOSING 1:00:03 - "Fairytale" by Anna Bosnick from The Ring 1:04:26 - “October Waltz” by Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly from Dancing With Hobbits The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Samir Malak, Patricia Conner, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, robert michael kane, Tiffany Knight, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Hank Woodward, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com James Slaven emailed a photo: "Great stuff! Love it and am enjoying the female focus.  Having a nice mix of styles, genders, etc. enlivens the pleasure.  Chopping some wood for a bonfire later this evening as I listen." Joe Leinbach emailed: "Hi Marc, Sorry it has taken so long to become a patron. I've enjoyed the podcast for months, and appreciate the energy and positivity you bring while introducing listeners to new bands - I especially enjoy the themes that come with each episode. it's obvious you love what you're doing and it is fun to listen along. There is something special for me about the stories and instrumentation of Irish and celtic music that creates such a strong sense of place - songs can quickly carry you away to memories of good times, help you find perspective in hard times, see the world anew and wander with an open heart down the road of life. I live in Alexandria, Virginia where we're lucky to have several pubs that that regularly feature exceptional live irish and celtic performers, and it has been hard stuck at home missing out on the community and camaraderie of a night at the pub. Thanks for providing an hour or two of joy each week as we get through this together. Cheers, Joe" And our very own audio editor Mitchell Petersen emailed a photo of his new 2020 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast shirt saying: “Shirt looks great!”

Let’s all roam among the barley with Irish & Celtic music. The Tannahill Weavers, Friday Frolics, The Merry Wives of Windsor, David Pedrick, Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly, Wolf & Clover, Celtic Spirit, The Stubby Shillelaghs, Teton Skye, Mike Kats, Blackstone Cuil, John McLean Allan, The Sandcarvers, Sliotar, Coast, Fir Arda I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - "Gordon Duncan Set" by The Tannahill Weavers from Orach (The Golden Anniversary) 4:42 - WELCOME 5:12 - "Trimming an Elephant Foot" by Friday Frolics from Factor 3 7:26 - "All Among the Barley" by The Merry Wives of Windsor from Drink This Pub Dry 10:13 - "Heather on the Moor" by David Pedrick from On the Way 13:25 - “Brandywine River Reel” by Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly from Dancing With Hobbits (2021) 16:36 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 19:52 - “The Blarney Pilgrim Set” by Wolf & Clover from Live at the Silvan Sessions 22:52 - "The Hwyl & the Craic" by Celtic Spirit from Singles 26:10 - "Butter Up That Jig" by The Stubby Shillelaghs from Glass to Mouth 28:52 - "Farewell to Nova Scotia" by Teton Skye from Teton Skye 31:59 - "Ho Ro Shiubhlainn Fada ( Ho Ro I Would Travel a Long Way) / Dr. Finlay MacLeod / Sunset at Tommy's" by Mike Kats from A Month of Sundays 35:59 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 38:28 - "Blackstone Cuil" by Blackstone Cuil from Blackstone Cuil 43:27 - "Hornpipes (Stand Easy/Beer in Ma Blowpipe)" by John McLean Allan from Head in the Clouds 48:44 - "King's Crown" by The Sandcarvers from Dealin' Craic 53:27 - "Weird Cup of Joe" by Sliotar from Voyage 58:06 - "The Old Atlantic Sky" by Coast from Windmills in the Sky 1:03:48 - CLOSING 1:04:48 - "The Maids of Mitchelstown" by Fir Arda from Single The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The 2021 Sainted Celts Collection is once again on sale in my store. It was only shortly available at the beginning of the year. And this offer will not last much longer. Order yours today! I’ll also send you a bonus CD of mine when you order from now through October 15, 2021. Watch the “Lords of the Run” video featuring “Brandywine River Reel” by Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your contribution also allows us to support the Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival on September 2021 and the Texas Scottish Festival on April 30 - May 2, 2021. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Jim McLaughlin, Bill Wall, Anna Simmons, Grant Jacobson You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONSEvery year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Kay Q emailed a photo: “Love the show. I'm usually listening while sewing, and lately sewing means making masks: for my family and for donating. Trying to get some Halloween ones done quickly to send off to the teachers at my kids' schools! Loved this week's show, especially enjoy hearing Daimh.  Pic attached - and yes I sit right in front of the air conditioner: old house + no central air + brutal humidity = me melting! :D Cheers, Joel Smith commented on Patreon: "You never run out of great songs man. Listening in Montana. Best place in the world" Ken Katen emailed on Patreon: "Good afternoon, Marc - I”ve just upped my Patreon support of your Irish and Celtic Music podcast to $10/month.  I remember bombing around the back roads of Joshua Tree listening to your paen to Joss Wheedon (it got me to give “Firefly” another chance - thank you).   Now I’m [belatedly] listening to your Pride Month episode, and am once again impressed by your fearlessness to wade into an area that you feel is important enough to deserve your attention and representation while remaining unafraid to admit your ignorance (which, as Mark Twain observed, “can be fixed, unlike stupidity, which is permanent”) by selecting a great co-host both musically and (sub) culturally.  I wish I could do more, but I’m supporting a raft of podcasts, and some folks in my real life neighborhood businesses who are also struggling right now.   I can’t fly anymore thanks to radiation treatment a few years back, but your Celtic Invasion Vacations sound wonderful - perhaps one day I can figure out how to travel “across the pond” by boat and join you to enjoy the touring"

Nothing like a sunflower to brighten up our Celtic music souls. KeyReel Raskolenko, David Pedrick, Songs for Ceilidh, McKasson & McDonald, John Doyle, Dark Isle Piper, The Selkie Girls, We Banjo 3, Flook, Screaming Orphans, Medusa's Wake, Foggy Dude, The Killdares, The Muckers, Jon Baade I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:01 - "The Musical Chisholm Household / Father Hectors" by KeyReel Raskolenko from Fiddle 3:45 - WELCOME 4:24 - "Banish Misfortune" by David Pedrick from On the Way 6:27 - "The Catch" by Songs for Ceilidh from Beneath the Waves 12:48 - "Strathspeys and Reels" by McKasson & McDonald from Harbour 17:43 - "The Rambler from Clare" by John Doyle from The Path of Stones 22:37 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 25:32 - "Siubhail" by Dark Isle Piper from Siubhail 28:13 - "Braigh Loch Lall" by The Selkie Girls from Running With the Morrigan Pronunciation: Br-eye Loch EE-ALL 31:32 - "Sunflower" by We Banjo 3 from Haven 34:04 - "Ellie Goes West" by Flook from Ancora 37:47 - “Johnny Has Gone For A Soldier” by Screaming Orphans from Sunshine and Moss 42:32 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 43:38 - "War of Independence" by Medusa's Wake from Single 47:02 - "Castle Kelly" by Foggy Dude from Pub 10 Live 48:14 - "Setting Suns" by The Killdares from Steal the Sky 51:07 - "Irish Goodbye" by The Muckers from Irish Goodbye 57:41 - CLOSING 58:45 - "Raise Up A Glass" by Jon Baade from Single The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Samir Malak, Patricia Conner, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, robert michael kane, Tiffany Knight, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Hank Woodward, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Jack emailed a photo: "Hi Marc—I’ve been a fan since you were playing DragonCon in the basement of the Hyatt, and been listening to the podcast since at least Episode 6. A few years ago I was listening while scanning in 19,000 slides my father had taken over his lifetime, but I finished that. I live right on the Silver Comet Trail, and now I listen to the podcast while racking up the miles on a bicycle. There’s a photo below, though the speedometer says zero because you don’t take a good picture from a moving bicycle. Thanks for the podcast, and special thanks for the Running Music episode #470.  That one upped my speed by about half a mile per hour." Emanuel Nervo emailed: "Hello Marc, Thank you for your e-mails and invitations. The time I became more aware of celtic music was via Loreena McKennitt. Her music helped me with some emotional stuff when I was an adolescent. Then I get to know musicians from the netherlands (were I live)  and Belgium who played Folk music and Powerfolk... then came the dances and I was hooked for life. although I dance less then I would like and should do either :) I’ve been friends with a singer-song writer Peter Habets for a long time. His Powerfolk band was called Matzko. They played their own written music but also some irish music. I enjoy your podcast.  Most of the music is unknown for me and some are obviously known. I don’t have a particular band that I like. For sure i Like bands such as The Dubliners, Clannad, the chieftains. there are of course non-irish bands that I like too that are made and played by Folk bands. I have been to the festival Castlefest several times  (keukenhof, Lisse, Netherlands)  and there are such lovely bands there too. Kind regards from Heeze, Netherlands (NB)"

Spread Christmas Cheer. Listen. Share. Subscribe. CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Celtic Christmas music from Matt & Shannon Heaton, The Gothard Sister, Carolina Ceili, Jennifer Licko, Cherish the Ladies, The Barra MacNeils, Irish School of Music, Harper Denhard, The Jig Is Up!, Seamus Kennedy, Rosanne Cash, Jim Sharkey, Prydein, The Grenaways, Marc Gunn, The Selkie Girls This podcast is brought to you by the generosity of our Christmas Patrons. Sign up on Patreon to bring more episodes to your ears every November and December leading up to Christmas. YOUR CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC THIS WEEK 0:04 - "Away in a Manger" by Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse from Nollaig Chridheil / Songs of the Christmas Season 3:12 - CHRISTMAS WELCOME - Welcome to the Celtic Christmas Podcast. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and host also of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. My goal is to introduce you to Celtic musicians who are making and sharing Christmas music. 3:48 - "Top of the Bow" by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Fine Winter's Night 7:19 - "Gloomy Winter" by The Selkie Girls from Winter Lore: Songs of Celtic Christmas 10:27 - "On A Cold Winter's Day" by David Pedrick from Wintertide EP 12:32 - "The Holly and the Ivy" by Alexander James Adams from Wintertide 15:30 - "Good King Wenceslas/Gooding Carol" by A Shamrock in Kudzu from Kudzu for Christmas 17:20 - "Christ Child's Lullaby" by The Wee Heavies from A Christmas Minding 21:33 - "Cutty Wren/Drive the Cold Winter Away" by Peat in the Creel from Winter 27:46 - CELTIC CHRISTMAS NEWS ** The Celtic Christmas Podcast is now supported by generous people just like you. Your kind pledge of as little as $2 per episode pays for the production and promotion of the podcast, as well as my time in creating it. It allows us to share Christmas Cheer through Celtic culture and music. Bring the gift of Christmas to your ears this year, make a pledge at patreon.com/celticchristmas. ** If you enjoy this podcast, you might also enjoy our Joyful Celtic Christmas Music playlist on Spotify. Follow the link in the shownotes. ** Want more Celtic Christmas music? I have a webpage dedicated to it with playlists, Christmas albums,videos and more. ** If you find a song in this show that you love, you can find out more about the artist by visiting the shownotes at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. I list the show times and URLs for each artist in the notes. 29:18 - "In the Bleak Midwinter" by Jennifer Cutting's Ocean Orchestra from Song Of Solstice: Celtic Music For Midwinter 34:40 - "Torches" by Sarah Marie Mullen from In the Moon of Wintertime 36:48 - "I Wonder As I Wander" by Betsy McGovern from The Poor Clares: Songs for Midwinter 40:00 - "Peace Carol" by Carolina Ceili from Holiday Hooley 44:19 - "Miss Fogarty's Christmas Cake" by Eira from Glen Tidings 48:29 - "Lo How a Rose" by Susan Toman from Angels on High 51:13 - "Christmas at the Pub" by Lexington Field from Single 54:16 - "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" by Heather Dale from Spark 57:12 - NOLLAIG SHONA DAOIBH - If you enjoyed this show, please LIKE and SHARE this episode. If you found a song you loved in this show, follow the link in the shownotes to support the artists who support this podcast. Buy their music and merch, subscribe to their newsletters, and tell a friend about the great music you found. Finally, subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is the official newsletter of the Celtic Christmas Podcast and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. It is 100% free to subscribe, and every week, you'll get an inside look into the latest Celtic podcast news. Sign up today, and you can download 34 Celtic MP3s for FREE! 58:23 - "Oiche Chiuin (Silent Night)" by The Jig Is Up! from A Penny for the Wren This show is brought to you by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #silentnight #oichechiuin #celticchristmasmusic

  Listen to Irish & Celtic Christmas music of 2018 from Peat in the Creel, The Selkie Girls, The Grenaways, Susan Toman, Kilted Kings, Eira, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller, Scooter Muse, Carolina Ceili, Catriona O'Leary, Heather Dale, Spencer & Beane, A Shamrock in Kudzu, David Pedrick, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Sarah Marie Mullen. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend.  The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is dedicated to growing our community and helping the incredible artists who so generously share their music. If you find music you love, buy their albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow them on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, I'll send you 4 or 5 cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. Thank you again for being a Celt of Kindness. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20   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/  THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 "Merry Christmas Jig, Masters in this Hall, All Around the Holly Tree" by Peat in the Creel from Winter 5:19 "Wexford Carol" by The Selkie Girls from Winter Lore: Songs of Celtic Christmas 9:41 "Anchor" by The Grenaways from Port Isaac Christmas Album 13:57 "The Sussex Carol" by Susan Toman from Angels on High 17:04 "God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen" by Kilted Kings from Single 20:30 "Christmas Is Coming/Red Hair Boy/King's Reel" by Eira from Glen Tidings 24:42 "Christ Child Lullaby" by Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse from Nollaig Chridheil / Songs of the Christmas Season 28:56 "Merry Munster Mashup" by Carolina Ceili from Holiday Hooley 32:37 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 34:15 "A Virgin Queen in Bethlehem" by Catriona O'Leary from The Wexford Carols 39:25 "See Amid the Winter's Snow" by Heather Dale from Spark 43:03 "Blessed Be That Maid Mairie" by Spencer & Beane from On Christmas Day in the Morning 46:19 "I Saw Three Ships" by A Shamrock in Kudzu from Kudzu for Christmas 47:53 "Gower Wassail" by David Pedrick from Wintertide EP 51:15 "Day Dawn" by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Fine Winter's Night 57:53 "Good King Wenceslas" by Sarah Marie Mullen from In the Moon of Wintertime The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. 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. Nollaig Shona Daoibh If you enjoy this episode, you can subscribe to get all 51 episodes of the Celtic Christmas Podcast at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. There's a LOT of wonderful Christmas music by Celtic artists that you will enjoy over there. I have another podcast that you might enjoy. Celtfather Music & Travel is a talk podcast about... music and travel. I share thoughts about Celtic music, culture, Celtic Invasion Vacations to Ireland, Scotland, and everywhere I visit. You'll enjoy interviews and rants on topics that affect musicians. It's part Celtic and part Geek, because that's who I am. There are over 200 episodes to choose from that typically range between 5-15 minutes long. In one of the most-recent episodes, I share the latest Celtic Christmas albums I received through this podcast. And other Celtic Christmas music news. 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 it's culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.  2019 is the Celtic Invasion of Star Wars. 2020 is the Origins of Celtic Invasions. You can find out more about these two exciting trips. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is listener-supported. Instead of filling your ears with advertisements, I make this show free and let you, the listener, support the podcast through your kind patronage on Patreon. You can make a per episode pledge and cap how much you want to spend each month supporting this podcast. Your generosity funds the creation, production, and promotion of the show. Best of all, you get episodes before regular listeners, discounts on merch, and when we hit a milestone, you get extra special episodes. And sometimes, I forget to charge you like I did last month. I end up with an over $500 shortfall. I want to thank John T. for raising his pledge on Patreon to help out for this month. I also want to thank all of listeners who put money in my Virtual Tip Jar to help me recoup some of that loss. You are amazing! Thank you! 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Spread the Christmas Cheer with Celtic Christmas music from The Selkie Girls, Peat in the Creel, The Wee Heavies, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Eira, Carolina Ceili, Spencer & Beane, Sarah Marie Mullen, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller, Scooter Muse, A Shamrock in Kudzu, David Pedrick, Heather Dale, The Gothard Sisters, Gillian Adams, Susan Toman, The Irish Rovers, Cherish the Ladies. Listen. Share. Subscribe. CelticChristmasPodcast.com   THIS WEEK IN CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC 0:02 "I Saw Three Ships" by The Selkie Girls from Winter Lore: Songs of Celtic Christmas 3:19 "Tiny, Little Christmas" by Peat in the Creel from Winter 6:44 "Wexford Carol" by The Wee Heavies from A Christmas Minding 9:06 "Dust of Snow" by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Fine Winter's Night 13:20 "Children's Winter" by Eira from Glen Tidings 16:04 "Christmas Day Ida Moarnin'/Jeanette Isabella" by Carolina Ceili from Holiday Hooley 19:07 "Gabriel's Message" by Spencer & Beane from On Christmas Day in the Morning 22:28 "'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime" by Sarah Marie Mullen from In the Moon of Wintertime 25:00 "Christ Child Lullaby" by Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse from Nollaig Chridheil/Songs of the Christmas Season 29:57 CELTIC CHRISTMAS NEWS 30:45 "Babe of Bethlehem" by A Shamrock in Kudzu from Kudzu for Christmas   33:37 "Carolan's Draught" by David Pedrick from Wintertide EP   35:23 "All Poor Men and Humble" by Heather Dale from Spark   39:00 "Christmas Flower" by The Gothard Sisters from Falling Snow   43:05 "In the Bleak Mid-Winter" by Gillian Adams   47:29 "Joy to the World" by Susan Toman from Angels on High   49:59 "It's Christmas Time Again" by The Irish Rovers from Merry Merry Time of Year   52:56 "American Wake" by Cherish the Ladies from Christmas in Ireland   If you enjoyed this show, please LIKE and SHARE this episode. Then subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine, the official newsletter of the Celtic Christmas Podcast and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. It is free to subscribe, and you'll get an inside look into the latest Celtic podcast news. Sign up today, and you can download 34 Celtic MP3s for FREE! Promote Celtic culture through music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! CELTIC CHRISTMAS NEWS Welcome to the Celtic Christmas Podcast, helping you celebrate Christmas with Celtic musicians. First, I want to let you know that you can buy our Celtic Christmas compilation CD on iTunes for just $4.99. This a great way for you to support this podcast if you're not already a Patron of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast And if that's not good enough, you will find Celtic Heartstrings in our store. These are necklaces and Christmas ornaments made from the broken strings of my heart... I mean autoharp. You'll find several designs in my store at MageRecords.com. Follow the link in the shownotes. I just published a quick and easy Guide to the best Irish & Celtic Christmas music of 2018 on my Celtfather podcast. You can listen at Celtfather.com. Finally, if you want even more Celtic Christmas music, I have a playlist you can listen to Celtic Christmas music on Spotify. And I would love to hear your song recommendations.

Let me share with you the best new Irish and Celtic music of 2018 with this podcast guide to the Christmas season.   Welcome my name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and host of the multiple award-winning Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.    Today, I want to share with you some of the great Celtic Christmas music I found this holiday season. This by no means a fully comprehensive list. Rather, I am sharing with you the music that I received through the podcast, plus a few of my own videos, playlists and more.   There's a lot to share. Let's get going.   Christmas Tour:    Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about a Christmas tour I am planning. I play a lot of Celtic music. However, I am also a geek. I love science fiction and fantasy. Thus comes...   Blue Sun Holiday Spectacular Tour Firefly and Christmas music   New Singles   God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by Kilted Kings Jingle Bards by Brobdingnagian Bards   New Celtic Christmas Albums to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast   Winter Lore: Songs of Celtic Christmas by The Selkie Girls A Christmas Minding by The Wee Heavies Port Isaac Christmas Album by The Grenaways On Christmas Day in the Morning by Spencer & Beane Winter by Peat in the Creel Kudzu for Christmas by A Shamrock in Kudzu In the Moon of Wintertime by Sarah Marie Mullen Wintertide Ep by David Pedrick   You can also get my album Celtic Christmas Greetings. It's an album of Celtic-themed Christmas music. There's a lot of beautiful original Celtic Christmas songs.   And if you'd like a Christmas album you can enjoy year round, make sure you check out A Celtic Christmas. This is a compilation CD I released for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. You can buy it on iTunes for just $5.   New Christmas Videos   Let's Have a Celtic Christmas Frosty the Irish Snowman Little Drummer Bard The Gothard Sisters Videos Celtic Christmas Radio on YouTube   Playlists   Celtic Christmas Playlists Celtic Christmas Greetings Podcast Celtic Christmas Podcast    Celtic Christmas Gift Guide   Celtic Heartstring "Christmas Cross" Ornament Celtic Christmas Greetings CD Monahan's Mudder's Milk Shirt Irish & Celtic Music Podcast Shirt   Do you have a friend who might enjoy this Celtfather Guide to Irish & Celtic Christmas music of 2018, please share it with them. You can send them to Celtfather.com for details.   Follow me on Spotify or your favorite streaming music services to hear more of my music.    Finally, the best way to find out more about my music is by subscribing to Celtfather News. This is my personal  newsletter. I will keep you informed of all of the new projects I'm working including: new music, new shows, new podcasts, videos, and more. It's totally free to subscribe, and I hope to bring a smile to your face with each email.   

Spread the Christmas Cheer with Celtic Christmas music from The Selkie Girls, Kilted Kings, Sarah Marie Mullen, North Texas Irish School of Music, The Gothard Sisters, A Shamrock in Kudzu, David Pedrick, Susan Toman, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Eira, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse, Carolina Ceili , Heather Dale, Cherish the Ladies, Marc Gunn, Jennifer Licko. Check out our new Celtic Christmas Shop! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC 0:02 "Good King Wenceslas" by The Selkie Girls from Winter Lore: Songs of Celtic Christmas 5:12 "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" by Kilted Kings from Single 8:38 "Riu Riu Chiu" by Sarah Marie Mullen from In the Moon of Wintertime 10:52 "Miss Fogarty's Christmas Cake" by Irish School of Music from Winter Air 13:39 "French Carol" by The Gothard Sisters from Falling Snow 16:06 "Hush My Babe" by A Shamrock in Kudzu from Kudzu for Christmas 18:38 "Hunting the Wren" by Heather Dale from A Celtic Christmas and The Green Knight 20:36 "Gower Wassail" by David Pedrick from Wintertide EP 23:58 "Nouvelle Agreable" by Susan Toman from Angels on High 28:06 CELTIC CHRISTMAS NEWS 28:58 "Star Song" by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Fine Winter's Night 32:55 "Greensleeves/Road to Kodai Kanal/Kesh" by Eira from Glen Tidings 36:07 "The Coventry Carol" by Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse from Nollaig Chridheil/Songs of the Christmas Season 38:13 "Christmas Day Ida Moarnin'/Jeanette Isabella" by Carolina Ceili from Holiday Hooley 41:16 "Two Cornish Carols" by Heather Dale from Spark 44:53 "Hark! The Herald Angel's Sing/Joe Madden's Hornpipe" by Cherish the Ladies from Christmas in Ireland 49:36 "Christmas in the Shire" by Marc Gunn from Celtic Christmas Greetings 54:35 "The Holly and The Ivy" by Jennifer Licko from The Lights of Christmas If you enjoyed this show, please LIKE and SHARE this episode. Then subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine, the official newsletter of the Celtic Christmas Podcast and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. It is free to subscribe, and you'll get an inside look into the latest Celtic podcast news. Sign up today, and you can download 34 Celtic MP3s for FREE! Promote Celtic culture through music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! CELTIC CHRISTMAS NEWS Welcome to the Celtic Christmas Podcast, helping you celebrate Christmas with Celtic musicians. I'm happy to share this bonus episode of the Celtic Christmas Podcast. I was only planning one episode this year, in December. But this show is brought to you through the generosity of the Patrons of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. We hit milestone on Patreon. And now you will get TWO episodes of this podcast. I also decided to turn this normally 30 minute show into an hour-long special focusing on the music. That means I'm gonna talk less, and share more music. So let's get started... First, I want to let you know that you can buy our Celtic Christmas compilation album on iTunes for just $4.99 or buy it on CD Baby. This a great way for you to support this podcast if you're not already a Patron of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. And if that's not good enough, you will find Celtic Heartstrings in our store. These are necklaces and Christmas ornaments made from the broken strings of my heart... I mean autoharp. You'll find several designs in my store at MageRecords.com. Follow the link in the shownotes. Finally, if you want even more Celtic Christmas music, I have a playlist. You can listen to Celtic Christmas music on Spotify. And I would love to hear your song recommendations.

With school back in session, I thought the students listening might enjoy some instrumental Celtic music for studying. Less talk, more music from The Here & Now, The Fretless, The Rowan Tree, Moonrakers, Spencer & Beane, Across the Pond, David Pedrick, Tom Eure, Atlantic Wave, The Gothard Sisters, Wicked Tinkers, Heavy Blarney, Serious Kitchen, Susan Toman, Poitin, West of Eden.  Do me a favor share this podcast. Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. One of the things I love about the Celts is our generosity. We give with kindness and without expectation to the people and causes we believe in. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow them on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 - "Chicago Chicago" by The Here & Now from The Winding Stair 4:44 - WELCOME 5:30 - "Forked Deer" by The Fretless from The Fretless 8:50 - "Neidges Awarra" by The Rowan Tree from The Rowan Tree 12:10 - "Les Poules Houpees/Fine Run" by Moonrakers from Bird on the Wing 15:24 - "The Flower of the Forest" by Spencer & Beane from Amhrain Saoil 18:20 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 19:16 - "Banks of Spey/Brenda Stubbert's" by Across the Pond from Kid on the Mountain 23:18 - "Carolan's Draught" by David Pedrick from Wintertide EP 25:04 - "The Path Home" by Tom Eure from The Coin, The Prayer, The Crow 27:43 - "Garret Scary's" by Atlantic Wave from Craic'd 32:32 - "Willow's Waltz" by Gothard Sisters from Story Girl 37:42 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 38:11 - "Radar Love" by Wicked Tinkers from Hammered 41:28 - "Blue Harvest" by Heavy Blarney from From Bog to Swamp 45:24 - "Escargot" by Serious Kitchen from"Tig" 49:52 - "Cooley's Reel/Merry Blacksmith" by Susan Toman from Emerald Shores 53:06 - "Emily" by Poitin from Bofiguifluki 57:22 - CLOSING 58:53 - "The Scilly Set" by West of Eden from Safe Crossing The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. 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 it's culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. 2019 is the Celtic Invasion of Star Wars. 2020 is the Origins of Celtic Invasions. You can find out more about these two exciting trips. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is supported by listeners like you. Your generous pledge helps pay for the production and promotion of the podcast and its artists, as well as my time in producing it. Patrons get episodes before regular listeners, discounts on merch, and when we hit a milestone, you get a two-hour special. Our next milestone will bring 2-hours of Celtic flute and whistle music to your ears. We are still $19 away from the next goal. Special thanks to our newest Patrons: Richard Boyce, John Fiala, Neil, Joe Mahoney, Thomas Burns, Michael Conners, Darby O'Flannery, Thomas Jordan. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast at http://patreon.com/celticpodcast 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. Vote now! 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 Margaret Sneddon emailed a photo on Facebook: "Have a fabulous trip. We're enjoying a podcast on our boat, "Isle of Skye" Living the life and loving your music." John Evans emailed a photo on Facebook: "Walking through sprinklers in 98°f weather in Grand Island Nebraska listening to episode 360 looking forward to the Greeley Irish Festival in mid September. I got our tickets already!"

There's nothing like dancing in the rain with awesome Celtic music from Dun Aengus, Na Rosai, Gwendolyn Snowdown, Breabach, Lunasa, Spirited Lads, Ginger Ackley, Moonrakers, IONA, Jim Sharkey, Colleen Raney, The High Kings, David Pedrick, Trinity River Whalers, Runa, The Gothard Sisters. 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 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 it's culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/   THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 "Shandon Bells" by Dun Aengus from Down By the Glenside 3:42 "The Rainy Day/The Sparkle Slip/The Cloon" by Na Rosai from First Rain 8:28 "Little Duke Arthur's Nurse" by Gwendolyn Snowdown from Three Strand Braid 12:28 "Cockerel in the Cree" by Breabach from The Big Spree 15:35 "Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore" by Lunasa from Cas 20:03 CELTIC FEEDBACK 22:30 "Jigs" by Spirited Lads from Tall Tales and Fond Farewells 25:39 "Celtica" by Ginger Ackley from Elf King's Horn 27:38 "Shotover" by Moonrakers from Tides 30:40 "Wildwood Flower" by IONA from Signature 35:20 "The Campaign Song" by Jim Sharkey from Sweet Anne's Road 40:59 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 42:32 "I Know My Love" by Colleen Raney from Lark 44:38 "The Rising of the Moon" by The High Kings from Decade: Best of the High Kings 49:02 "Carolan's Draught" by David Pedrick from Wintertide EP 50:48 "Strong Women Rule Us All" by Trinity River Whalers from Dancin' Beggarman 55:06 "Black River" by Runa from Current Affairs 1:00:15 "Midnight Sun" by The Gothard Sisters from Midnight Sun The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. You are an integral part of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Not only are you listener and possibly a patron. But you find Celtic music you love in places I will never go. If there's a band are artist that you've found who you've not heard on the podcast, do us both a favor, contact them. Ask them to submit their music to our award-winning and largest podcast of Celtic music online. My goal is to help give indie Celtic artists a voice. They just need to complete the permission form and send music. I will get them on the show. Patrons of the Podcast will save 40% off the price of the 2018 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast shirt in May 2018. Order your shirt right now in time for the festival season. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is supported by listeners like you. Your generous pledge helps pay for the production and promotion of the podcast and its artists, as well as my time in producing it. Patrons get episodes before regular listeners, discounts on merch, and when we hit a milestone, you get a two-hour special. Our next milestone will bring 2-hours of Celtic flute and whistle music to your ears. I want to send a huge thanks to our many new patrons: Properal, Tracy Beedy, Charles Hunt, Annie Moisan, Bridget Robertson, George James, Pamela Hajcak, Asa Swain. We are $24 away for our next milestone. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast at http://patreon.com/celticpodcast 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 Kitty emailed: "A few years ago, you had a song on the podcast (from an Irish-american band) called The First Ones Drinking and the Last Ones Standing. That was the refrain if not the title. The song was hilarious. Is it available for download? I cannot remember the name of the band. Thanks!" Laurie Fisher of Carolina Ceili emailed: "I'm listening while prepping for a waltz dance I'm putting on this evening in a lovely ballroom in Asheville, NC.  I've been turned on to some fine music and bands thru your podcast.  I especially appreciate the homage to trees and Arbor Day.  May I suggest 'Bonny Portmore', which I've heard on your podcast before.  'Tis a song about regret for cutting down a beautiful tree." Joseph Earl-Ridley emailed a picture: "You always sound so pleased to hear from your listeners so I thought I'd send a message to let you know how much I've been enjoying your podcast. I only started listening on Easter Sunday so the latest Arbour Day episode was my sixth. I attach a photo that I took this morning whilst listening out walking my goats, high in the mountains of Portugal! Keep up the good work."

Give me the rare old stuff that's made near Galway Bay on show #354 with Celtic music from Spirited Lads, Poitin, David Pedrick, New Shilling, Spencer Murray & Pipeslinger, Moonrakers, Old-Time Pharmaceuticals, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller, Scooter Muse, Gaelic Fury, Mandala Folk, The Kilt Lifters, Jimi McRae, Marys Lane, Dun Aengus.  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 Every year I host Celtic Invasion Vacations. These are relaxing adventure with a small group of Celtic music travelers, just like you. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through it's culture, history, and legends. That's the normal pitch I make each and every week. Sometimes that description seems a bit incomplete. There's not enough information. So I want to get your questions. What would you like to know about joining one of my Celtic Invasion Vacations. You can email me with any questions you have and I will create a podcast episode with more details You can subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:03 "Farewell to Erin" by Spirited Lads from Tall Tales and Fond Farewells 3:15 "Twenty Candles on Poitin's Cake" by Poitin from Simple Pleasures 7:33 "Bonnie Jean Cameron" by David Pedrick from Wintertide 11:19 "Funky Set" by New Shilling from Live!! 15:41 "Quick and Clever" by Spencer Murray & Pipeslinger from Sound & Fury 19:55 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 20:26 "Come All Ye Fair & Tender Ladies" by Moonrakers from Tides 25:44 "Ramblin' after Rain" by Old-Time Pharmaceuticals from The Good Stuff 28:25 "Jock O' Hazeldean" by Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse from The Lang Awa' Ships 32:06 "Irish Blues" by Gaelic Fury from Swimming Upstream 36:27 CELTIC FEEDBACK 39:28 "Join the British Army" by Mandala Folk from Single 43:10 "Twa Sisters" by The Kilt Lifters from Friends Old and New 48:40 "Monster Mix" by Jimi McRae from Monster Mix 52:16 "Last Gift" by Marys Lane from Wild Unknown 57:10 "Mountain Dew" by Dun Aengus from Down By the Glenside 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! The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is supported by listeners like you. Over 200 kind and generous people pledge $1 or more per episode to celebrate Celtic culture through music, each and every week. Your generosity helps pay for the production of the podcast as well as my time in producing it. As the world's largest Celtic podcast, you give these independent bands a fighting chance to be heard by thousands of Celtic music lovers around the world. Patrons get episodes before regular listeners, discounts on merch, and when we hit a milestone, everyone gets an extra-long episode. And I just posted a new milestone goal. I'll tell you more about it in a bit. I want to send out a huge thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast. Join our fine patrons http://patreon.com/celticpodcast CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. As you may know, every year I host Celtic Invasion Vacations. We travel mostly to Celtic nations and try to get to know a region, like a local. I am planning a special episode of my Celtfather Music & Travel podcast for next month. I would like your questions. What do you like to know more about for these vacations. Email your questions to celticinvasion@gmail.com and of course, you can find out more about the trips at celticinvasion.com. 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 Michael Bromund emailed: "Listening to your podcast with my son on our way to Seattle for his birthday. He always asks to turn the bagpipes up and because of his interest, I got him a chanter for his birthday present. Maybe he'll be on your podcast in the future.  Your podcasts always remind me of the weekend and I enjoy listening to it. Slainte!" Bill Tomson emailed a photo: "Coincidence that Tartan is the theme of this week’s show. I recently looked up my own Tartan clan colors, and then ordered this phone case, which just arrived this week. Love the show! have a great day." Cindy Stiene emailed from Madison, AL (jes' next door to H'ville): 'Hi, Marc Gunn!!! Glad to be part of the Celtic Music Mag list - don't know why it took me so long to join!  I've been listening to your podcast for YEARS!!!!!  I did receive the free MP3 tunes with no problems!  I've added them to my music library of over 5500 tunes so they are in good company! Just a tiny bit about me - I'm a recently retired engineer in Huntsville, Alabama and was an amateur whistle player in the Celtic community here.  I used to play with some of the members of SlipJig and Black Market Haggis during the old Finnegan's Pub open sessions until the pub closed.  While I've let my whistle skills wither, I've kept up with the world of Celtic Music and thoroughly enjoy listening to your show and Thistle & Shamrock.  I've always felt that mix gave me the broadest exposure to new and old tunes, musicians, etc.  There's just something about Celtic music, whether Irish, Scottish, Galician, Welsh, etc. that just grabs you and won't let go. Please keep up the good work you do to showcase the latest and greatest musicians out there. Slainte!"  

Enjoy new Celtic music sent to me over St Patrick's Day from Na Rosai, IONA, Moonrakers, Jimi McRae, The Spirited Lads, David Pedrick, Lunasa, Liz Schettner, Dun Aengus, Christine and the Kilts, Ballymun Bootboys, The Kilt Lifters, Barleyjuice, Brad Tuck. 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 0:03 "First Rain/Is Cumadhm Liom/Gavotte/The Rocky Road To Dublin" by Na Rosai from First Rain 5:13 "Time Machine Set" by IONA from Signature 10:13 "The Singer" by Moonrakers from Tides 13:24 "Ana's Homecoming" by Jimi McRae from Monster Mix 17:54 "Culchi Lad" by The Spirited Lads from Tall Tales and Fond Farewells 21:27 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 22:06 "The Maid That Sold Her Barley" by David Pedrick from Miles from Home EP 24:26 "The Tinker's Frolics" by Lunasa from Cas 31:36 "Inside the Dew" by Liz Schettner from Beginnings 35:12 "Coleman Cross" by Dun Aengus from Down By the Glenside 39:48 CELTIC FEEDBACK 41:02 "Wi a 100 Pipers" by Christine and the Kilts from Scattered 44:17 "Dear Departing One" by Ballymun Bootboys 48:01 "Friends Old and New" by The Kilt Lifters from Friends Old and New 52:05 "Catholic Guilt" by Barleyjuice from This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things 56:59 "Rise Up" by Brad Tuck from On These Waters 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! The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is supported by listeners like you. Over 200 kind and generous people pledge $1 or more per episode to celebrate Celtic culture through music, each and every week. Your generosity helps pay for the production of the podcast as well as my time and producing it. As the world's largest Celtic podcast, you give these independent bands a fighting chance to be heard by thousands of Celtic music lovers around the world. Patrons get episodes before regular listeners, discounts on merch, and when we hit a milestone, everyone gets an extra-long episode. I want to send out a huge thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Colum Muldoon, Karl Kelley, LJ Earnest, Amy Sherman. Join our fine patrons http://patreon.com/celticpodcast CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. If you didn't download your 17 Free Celtic MP3s for St Patrick's Day, follow the link in the shownotes. 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 Christian Henry emailed in French: "I just discovered this site by chance, it is beautiful, and exciting! congratulations, I have hours of Celtic music to listen Thank you to you." "Je viens de découvrir ce site par hasard, c 'est magnifique, et passionnant ! félicitations , j ai des heures de musiques celtiques à écouter Merci bien a vous' Rich Lipski of Kilmaine Saints emailed: "Hey Marc, Just wanted to drop you a quick email to say THANK YOU, not only for the support you have shown the Saints, but for what you do for the entire Celtic music scene. We are fortunate to be able to do what we do and just wanted to take a minute to thank all the people who make it possible. Keep up the great work. Slainte!"

The music of David Pedrick, The Faux Frenchmen