Podcast appearances and mentions of Marc Gunn

What do a slip jig, a sailor's lament, a whiskey - soaked anthem, and a timeless Irish air all have in common? They're all in episode 748 of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast — and you won't want to miss a single track  -  -  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com! Irish Millie, Alex Sturbaum, Kera - Lynne Newman, Kinnfolk, Jenny and the Weazels, Tiller's Folly, Sean Heely, Beth Patterson, Lane to the Glen, Sue Tillotson, Jim Cunningham, Jim Tillotson, Dan Possumato, Kevin Burke, Frances Cunningham, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, The Far North, Shades of Green, The Muckers, Rogue Diplomats, The High Kings GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:07 - Irish Millie "Slip Jig" from GRACE 1:55 - WELCOME 5:05 - Alex Sturbaum "Happy to Meet, Sorry to Part / The Coachman's Whip / My Maryanne (feat. Kera - Lynne Newman)" from Slash 8:26 - Kinnfolk "The Hat Song" from The Knotted Circle 13:48 - Jenny and the Weazels "The Goldfinch (Live at the Jackson Theater)" from Single 18:33 - Tiller's Folly "Far End of the Road" from Far End of the Road 22:34 - FEEDBACK 25:57 - Sean Heely and Beth Patterson "Socair Ort, a Dhòmhnaill, Seall!" from Stir the Blood to Fire 30:31 - Lane to the Glen "Aughamore : The Bog of Allen : Tom Maguire's Fancy (Reels)" from Lane to the Glen 34:02 - Sue Tillotson & Jim Cunningham "Bonnie Ship the Diamond / Celtic Society Quickstep (feat. Jim Tillotson)" from Water Horse 37:21 - Dan Possumato "Da Eye Wifey (feat. Kevin Burke & Frances Cunningham)" from An Teachín Gorm 39:57 - Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones "The Galtee Mountain Boy" from Let Ye All Be Irish Tonight 43:19 - THANKS 45:39 - The Far North "Sailor And The Sea" from Songs For Weathering Storms 49:08 - Shades of Green "I'm Irish" from Conversations We Never Had 51:46 - The Muckers "Whiskey Tango" from Whiskey Tango 56:37 - Rogue Diplomats "Come Out Ye Black And Tans" from Whiskey Picnic 59:57 - CLOSING 1:00:56 - The High Kings "Red Is The Rose" from Decade: Best Of The High Kings 1:04:05 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. The Executive Producer for St Patrick's Month is John Sharkey White, II. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. These musicians are not part of some corporation. They are small indie groups that rely on people just like you to support their music so they can keep creating it. Please show your generosity. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST Join us Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 12 to 6 PM for the Irish & Celtic Music PodFest and Arts Market at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Georgia. Spend the afternoon surrounded by live Celtic and folk music from Kinnfolk, The Muckers, May Will Bloom, and Marc Gunn. Grab a pint, enjoy the tunes, and share the energy of a true Celtic gathering. While the music plays, explore our Arts Market filled with handmade crafts, art, and unique gifts from local creators. It's a celebration of music, creativity, and community — all in one place. Come for the songs. Stay for the spirit. We'll see you at The Lost Druid on March 8.

Music from: Other Woman, The Jolly Rogers, Merry Mischief, Fugli, Friar Finnegan, Craig o'Farrington, The Musical Blades, The Dread Crew of Oddwood VISIT OUR SPONSORS RESCU https://RESCU.org The 23 Patrons of the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast SONGS Song 01: Caviar [04](Virgin Sturgeon) by Other Woman from I Want You For Fun And Frivolity And Then I'll Give You Back www.facebook.com/donna.m.morris.75 Song 02: Curvy Girls by The Jolly Rogers from Cutlass Cannon and Curves www.jollyrogerskc.com Song 03: Maid Of Amsterdam by Merry Mischief from Lusty Ditties www.merrymischief.net Song 04: Syphilis Sue [02] by Fugli from Mythtakes www.povera.com Song 05: Renfaire Sex by Friar Finnegan from Please Don't Play This For The Kids www.facebook.com/friarfinnegan Song 06: Beauty, Since You So Much Desire by Craig o'Farrington from Naughty[01] www.facebook.com/cmbroers Song 07: Castrating Katy by The Musical Blades from Full Frontal Piracy www.musicalblades.com Song 08: Brothel Royale by The Dread Crew of Oddwood from Heavy Mahogany www.thedreadcrewofoddwood.com/ HOW TO CONTACT US Please post it on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/renfestmusic Please email us at renfestpodcast@gmail.com OTHER CREDITS The Minion Song by Fugli www.povera.com Valediction by Marc Gunn https://marcgunn.com/ HOW TO LISTEN Patreon https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renaissance-festival-podcast/id74073024 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/76uzuG0lRulhdjDCeufK15?si=obnUk_sUQnyzvvs3E_MV1g Listennotes http://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/renaissance-festival-podcast-minions-1Xd3YjQ7fWx/  

From the jigs of County Clare to the reels of Donegal, this week we're taking you on a musical journey across Ireland and beyond. We've got everything from Boxing Robin's energetic traditional sets to contemporary voices like Nerea The Fiddler and Irish Millie. Plus, the legendary Altan stops by with a stunning reel selection. Grab your headphones—this is This Week in Celtic Music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #747  -  -  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com! Boxing Robin, Alex Sturbaum, Vienna Scheyer, The Drowsy Lads, Nerea The Fiddler, Erin Ruth, Autumn Rhodes, Tulua, ISHNA, Sue Tillotson, Jim Cunningham, Altan, Low Power Trio, Ian Alistair Gosbee, Ironwood music, Callán, Irish Millie, The Irish Rovers GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Boxing Robin "Clare to Donegal Jigs" from The View From Here 3:29 - WELCOME 5:29 - Alex Sturbaum "Irishman's Heart to the Ladies / Hills of Glenorchy / When the Cock Crows it is Day (feat. Vienna Scheyer)" from Slash 10:25 - The Drowsy Lads "Memories and Moments" from Time Flies 13:57 - Nerea The Fiddler "A Moment of Absence" from Off The Beatn Path 16:15 - Erin Ruth, Autumn Rhodes "Irish Ways & Irish Laws" from single 19:10 - FEEDBACK 23:09 - Tulua "Rambling Boys of Pleasure" from No Coming No Going 28:56 - ISHNA "Cunla" from Slí Amach 32:57 - Sue Tillotson & Jim Cunningham "Star of the County Down" from Water Horse 35:55 - Altan "The House of Baoithín Selection: Miss Stewart's/Bonnie Annie/Hand Me Down The Tea Things/House of Baoithín (Reels)" from Donegal 39:42 - Low Power Trio "Arthur McBride" from Dirty Old Town 45:13 - THANKS 47:05 - Ian Alistair Gosbee "Grace" from Ray of Sunshine 50:01 - Ironwood "The White Gypsy" from Gretna Green 54:08 - Callán "Young Bridie" from Bloody Callán 56:57 - Irish Millie "Big Red" from GRACE 1:00:49 - CLOSING 1:01:49 - The Irish Rovers "Across The Western Ocean" from Drunken Sailor 1:04:21 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. These musicians are not part of some corporation. They are small indie groups that rely on people just like you to support their music so they can keep creating it. Please show your generosity. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST Join us Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 12 to 6 PM for the Irish & Celtic Music PodFest and Arts Market at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Georgia. Spend the afternoon surrounded by live Celtic and folk music from Kinnfolk, The Muckers, May Will Bloom, and Marc Gunn. Grab a pint, enjoy the tunes, and share the energy of a true Celtic gathering. While the music plays, explore our Arts Market filled with handmade crafts, art, and unique gifts from local creators. It's a celebration of music, creativity, and community — all in one place. Come for the songs. Stay for the spirit. We'll see you at The Lost Druid on March 8.

  Music from: Tania Opland and Mike Freeman, Tomas The Accordionist, Rowan and the Rose, Court Revelers, Owain Phyfe, Langer's Ball, Captain John Stout, Nazario Chickpeazio, Withe & Stone, Rambling Sailors, Wine and Alchemy, Merry Wives of Windsor, Lady Prudence, The Penniless Jacks, The Spice Boys, Shillelagh Law, Clandestine, Bard of the South, Tullamore, Sandra Parker, Tordenk, MenageAMoi VISIT OUR SPONSORS Bawdy Podcast https://renfestbawdypodcast.libsyn.com/ Happy To Be Coloring Pages https://happytobecoloring.justonemore.website RESCU https://RESCU.org The 25 Patrons of the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast The Ren List http://www.therenlist.com SONGS Song 01: Fire Of Love by Tania Opland and Mike Freeman from Choice Fare https://opland-freeman.com/social.htm Song 02: Dark Eyes by Tomas The Accordionist from Beyond The Hills www.Frostaccordion.com Song 03: Whiskey Brought Me Love by Rowan and the Rose from We Have Adventures www.rowanandtherose.com Song 04: 10,000 Miles Away [01] by Court Revelers from Revelers On The Rocks https://www.courtrevelersmn.com Song 05: Since First I Saw Your Face [03] by Owain Phyfe from Where Beauty Moves and Wit Delights UNKNOW WEBSITE Song 06: Go Lassie Go [01] by Langer's Ball from Hold Tight www.TheLangersBall.com Song 07: Mingulay Boat Song [06] by Captain John Stout from Songs From the Water's Edge disc 1 www.porterstout.com/ Song 08: Camel by Nazario Chickpeazio from It's not my Fault I'm a Chick Magnet www.chickpeazio.com Song 09: Closer Than The Beating Of My Heart by Withe & Stone from The Circle Path www.witheandstone.com Song 10: Dark-Eyed Sailor [02] by Rambling Sailors from Ports Of Call www.facebook.com/RamblingSailors Song 11: La Chanson d'Amour by Wine and Alchemy from Turning of the Seasons www.wineandalchemymusic.com/ Song 12: The Dear Irish Boy by Merry Wives of Windsor from Here's to the Men www.mwow.net Song 13: O Whistle )An' I'll Come Tae Ye) by Lady Prudence from All's Faire LadyPrudence.Bandcamp.com Song 14: Tell Me Ma [08] by The Penniless Jacks from Penny for a Song www.thepennilessjacks.com Song 15: My Love is the Sea by The Spice Boys from Golden Age of Sexy www.spiceboys.net Song 16: I Never Will Marry (Or Maybe Not) by Shillelagh Law from Songs from the Bridge UNKNOW WEBSITE Song 17: I You We by Clandestine from Red www.clandestineceltic.com Song 18: My Bonnie Jean by Bard of the South from The Minstrel Boy www.bardofthesouth.com/ Song 19: Step It Out Mary [12] by Tullamore from Timber & Stream www.tullamore.band/home Song 20: The Faery's Love Song by Sandra Parker from Call of the Faerie www.reverbnation.com/sandramparker Song 21: If I Had a Heart by Tordenk from Tordenkor https://www.facebook.com/tordenkor Song 22: I Got It From Agnes by MenageAMoi from Indulgences www.menageamoicomedy.com Song 23: When Will We Be Married [01] by 3 Pints Gone from Health to the Company www.facebook.com/3PintsGone/ Song 24: Parting Glass(2021) [52] by The Reelin Rogues from Chapter 1: Dublin' Down (The Story Thus Far...) www.thereelinrogues.com/   HOW TO CONTACT US Please post it on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/renfestmusic Please email us at renfestpodcast@gmail.com OTHER CREDITS Thee Bawdy Verson https://renfestbawdypodcast.libsyn.com/ The Minion Song by Fugli www.povera.com Valediction by Marc Gunn https://marcgunn.com/ HOW TO LISTEN Patreon https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renaissance-festival-podcast/id74073024 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/76uzuG0lRulhdjDCeufK15?si=obnUk_sUQnyzvvs3E_MV1g Listennotes http://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/renaissance-festival-podcast-minions-1Xd3YjQ7fWx/

Set sail with the Brobdingnagian Bards in this maritime adventure! In this episode, Marc and Andrew celebrate the release of their brand new CD "Another Faire to Remember" and reveal why streaming just doesn't cut it for supporting your favorite artists. They dive deep into Brobdingnagian Bards history, share stories from FAWM (February Album Writing Month), and discuss the songs that truly connect with their fans on stage versus on recordings. Plus, Andrew shares a bold political prediction, Marc announces his upcoming Irish & Celtic Music PodFest featuring The Muckers, Kinnfolk, and May Will Bloom, and they explore the fascinating history behind the classic sea shanty "Haul Away Joe" - a Renaissance festival favorite they've recorded but rarely perform live. From basement pub concerts to Bandcamp streams, from Sherwood Forest Faire to JordanCon, it's all in this episode! ⚓ Listen now and then grab your copy of "Another Faire to Remember" to support independent Celtic music! NEWS 0:02 - BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE 2:18 - WE HAVE A NEW CD 4:58 - DEEP BROBDINGNAGIAN BARDS HISTORY 6:41 - MARC AND FAWM (February Album Writing Month) 9:20 - SONGS THAT CONNECT WITH FANS 11:28 - UPCOMING SHOWS 00:23:47 - STORY: HAUL AWAY JOE 00:30:13 - HAUL AWAY JOE 00:32:57 - CREDITS   UPCOMING SHOW Andrew McKee Shows: Sherwood Forest Faire Feb 28th-April 19th  New Jersey Renaissance Festival May 23rd-June 14th Marc Gunn Shows: Feb 19: Bandcamp Concert Feb 28: Maggie McGuinness Pub, Huntsville, AL Mar 8: Irish & Celtic Music PodFest @ The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA Apr 4-11: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX  Apr 17-19: JordanCon, Atlanta, Ga Apr 24-26: StellarFest, Duluth, Ga  May 30: The Lost Druid Brewery, 2866 Washington St, Avondale Estates, GA Find out more about upcoming shows of Marc Gunn and Andrew McKee on our websites. Find outmore about Brobdingnagian Bards and follow our newsletter on Patreon.

Hear tradition in motion. From soaring instrumental sets to modern folk songs with bite, this episode blends deep roots with forward momentum. Celtic music that knows where it came from—and where it's going on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #746  -  -  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com! Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy, Conal O'Kane, Lane to the Glen, Sean Heely, Beth Patterson, Alex Sturbaum, Jen Midkiff, Possibly Irish, Sue Tillotson, Jim Cunningham, ISHNA, Countercurrent, Socks in the Frying Pan, The Crazy Rogues, Mick Craig, Julien Loko Irish Band, Irish Millie GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane "The Skylark's Ascension / Sonny Brogan's / The Connaughtman's Rambles" from JUMP OUT OF IT 4:06 - WELCOME 7:02 - Lane to the Glen "The Gráinne Mhaol : Malloy's Favourite (Barndance : Reel)" from Lane to the Glen 11:31 - Sean Heely and Beth Patterson "Tilg an Drumaire/The Flying Wheelchair/Throw the Drummer off the Boat" from Stir the Blood to Fire 15:13 - Alex Sturbaum "Soundcheck Set" from River Run Wide 20:05 - Jen Midkiff (she/her) "This Moment (between Good and Pretti)" from single 24:10 - FEEDBACK 27:33 - Possibly Irish "Mary Mack" from Voyage Home 30:45 - Sue Tillotson & Jim Cunningham "Haste to the Wedding / Hats off to Dodd / Christmas Day Ida Moarnin'" from Water Horse 34:01 - ISHNA "Cucanandy" from Slí Amach 39:49 - Countercurrent "I Am The Fox" from Flow 43:06 - THANKS 44:35 - Socks in the Frying Pan "Sweetest Friend" from Waiting for Inspiration 49:00 - The Crazy Rogues "Black 'n' Tans" from Advanced Roguery 51:56 - Mick Craig "An Baile I Mo Chori" from single 56:37 - Julien LOko Irish Band "Dead Reel" from single 59:37 - CLOSING 1:00:37 - Irish Millie "WASTED" from Between Then And Now 1:05:55 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Climate change isn't happening because regular people failed. It's happening because a handful of billionaires got rich by wrecking the planet and buying politicians to protect their profits. Voting matters—but it's not enough. If elections alone fixed this, fossil fuel profits wouldn't still be breaking records. Real change happens every day. In how we travel. What we buy. Who we support. What we refuse to fund. Clean energy is already the cheapest power in history. Pollution is what costs us. We can't wait for bought politicians to save us. Every choice is a vote. Every dollar is pressure. And together, we outnumber them. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. These musicians are not part of some corporation. They are small indie groups that rely on people just like you to support their music so they can keep creating it. Please show your generosity. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. Quick reminder. If you made a pledge for our recent Kickstarter. The campaign closed successfully. Surveys were sent out. There are still 22 people who haven't completed them. I'd like to get those taken care of as soon as possible. Please check your email. IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST Join us Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 12 to 6 PM for the Irish & Celtic Music PodFest and Arts Market at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Georgia. Spend the afternoon surrounded by live Celtic and folk music from Kinnfolk, The Muckers, May Will Bloom, and Marc Gunn. Grab a pint, enjoy the tunes, and share the energy of a Celtic gathering. While the music plays, explore our Arts Market filled with handmade crafts, art, and unique gifts from local creators. It's a celebration of music, creativity, and community — all in one place. Come for the songs. Stay for the spirit. We'll see you at The Lost Druid on March 8.

Every song in this episode comes from independent artists keeping Celtic music alive and growing. Turn it up, find a new favorite band, and help shape the future of the scene—right here on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #745  -  -  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com! Tulua, Adrianna Ciccone, Ellen Gibling, The Druids Irish Folk Band, Poitin, Alex Sturbaum, Nick Metcalf, Zac Léger, Caitríona Lagan, Eddie Biggins, Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy, Conal O'Kane, Stephen MacDonald, Turf Fire Liars, Sean Heely, Beth Patterson, The Inland Seas, Julien Loko Irish Band, Shannon Heaton GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - Intro  -  Royal Lochnagar Distillery 0:11 - Tulua  "No Coming No Going" from No Coming No Going 6:16 - WELCOME 7:53 - Adrianna Ciccone & Ellen Gibling "The Golden Goose" from single 10:33 - The Druids Irish Folk Band "George & Pop" from The Starry Plough 14:51 - Poitin "Tired by Kids" from Simple Pleasures 18:53 - Alex Sturbaum "Frances Lee" from River Run Wide 24:31 - FEEDBACK 28:14 - Nick Metcalf music  "At the Gates (feat. Zac Léger & Caitríona Lagan)" from Out of the Ashes 32:12 - Eddie Biggins  "The Boston Burglar" from Fifteen from '20 35:26 - Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane  "The Millbrae Mazurka / Francie Dearg's / Finbar Dwyer's Reel" from JUMP OUT OF IT 38:51 - Stephen MacDonald  "Chapter Nine  -  Moira, Please Wait" from The Legend of John Lally 41:26 - THANKS 43:03 - Turf Fire Liars "The Kings of Brooklyn" from Long Memories Short Fuses 47:14 - Sean Heely and Beth Patterson "Don't Tell Diarmaid/Losing the Bet to Maggie" from Stir the Blood to Fire 50:34 - The Inland Seas "Lover's Wreck" from Crown of Clover 54:34 - Julien LOko Irish Band "Clean Pease Strae" from Storms 56:59 - CLOSING 57:59 - Shannon Heaton  "Bow for Rama" from Perfect Maze 1:01:24 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I'm Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician, and I also host Pub Songs & Stories. I believe every song has a story, and every episode is a toast to the songwriters who keep Celtic and folk traditions alive. This podcast is for anyone who loves Celtic music in all its forms. Traditional. Modern. Folk. Fusion. We're here to build a welcoming and diverse Celtic community — and to support the incredible artists who generously share their music with you. If you hear a song that moves you, please take a moment to tell the artist. Send a message. Write an email. Let them know you discovered them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. It truly makes a difference. These musicians aren't part of big corporations or major record labels. They're indie artists. Small bands. Real people making real music. They keep creating because listeners like you step forward to support them. If you're able, please show your generosity. Buy a CD. Grab an Album Pin or a shirt. Download an album. Or join their Patreon community. You'll find links to every artist in the show notes, along with show times and extra info, when you visit celticmusicpodcast.com. And if you'd like to subscribe to the podcast, just email follow@bestcelticmusic and I'll send you a free music - only episode to get you started. Now settle in, raise a glass, and let's get to the music.

What do Irish rebel songs and Star Trek have in common? This week on Pub Songs & Stories, we raise a glass to courage, truth, and the songs that refuse to obey. From the Easter Rising of 1916 to a Cardassian interrogation chamber, today's songs ask one dangerous question: Do you trust your own eyes? Music from Kinnfolk, Erin Ruth, Marc Gunn, The Irish Lassies This is Pub Songs & Stories #312 0:29 - Kinnfolk "A Wintertime Feast" from A Wintertime Feast 5:15 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. I am your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. NEWS Check out "Minnesota USA" by Mikey Mason Short Video Revolution on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts Get your copy of Another Faire to Remember by Brobdingnagian Bards Finished a Kickstarter. Poll: What are your favorite songs on Come Adventure With Me? Merch: Buy Come Adventure With Me What's the Secret Word? Unlock your secret reward now. 12:39 - UPCOMING SHOWS Feb 19: Bandcamp Concert Feb 28: Maggie McGuinness Pub, Huntsville, AL Mar 8: Irish & Celtic Music PodFest @ The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA Apr 4-11: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX Apr 17-19: JordanCon, Atlanta, Ga The Foggy Dew is an Irish rebel song written to honor people who fought for Ireland's freedom during the Easter Rising of 1916. Instead of praising Irish soldiers who died fighting for England in World War I, the song asks why they were not fighting for their own land instead. It tells of ordinary men and women who stood up against a powerful empire, even when the odds were stacked against them. That's why it's a rebel song—it's about choosing freedom, courage, and self-respect over obedience. Versions like the one by Erin Ruth keep that spirit alive, reminding us that quiet voices can still challenge injustice and inspire change. 15:09 - Erin Ruth "The Foggy Dew" from Erin Ruth 18:25 - NEW PROTEST SONG INSPIRED BY STAR TREK: NEXT GENERATION "Chain of Command, Part II" from Star Trek: The Next Generation centers on Captain Picard as a prisoner of the Cardassians. His captor, Gul Madred, uses pain and fear to try to control him. But the real goal is not information. It is obedience. Madred wants Picard to stop trusting his own eyes and accept what the government tells him is true. Again and again, Picard is pushed to say something he knows is false. The episode shows how power can try to rewrite reality—and how courage can be as simple, and as hard, as holding on to the truth. It echoes George Orwell's 1984, reminding us that the final test of freedom is whether we trust our own eyes—or believe the government when it tells us we are wrong. 21:34 - Marc Gunn "Four Lights" from Four Lights single 23:56 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. The ads on this podcast pay for some of the hosting and podcast editing. My time producing the show is paid for by my… 24:30 - THANK YOU GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON Thank you. Truly. Your support is the reason I'm still making music, telling stories, and showing up month after month. Patreon is how modern, independent musicians survive and thrive. Album Pins and CDs help get me on the road and in front of live audiences, but my day-to-day livelihood—the time it takes to write, record, podcast, film, and share—comes directly from Patrons of the Arts. As we continue into a new year, Patreon is where everything comes together. Patrons receive a brand-new song download every month. These are exclusive tracks you won't find anywhere else—works in progress, experiments, and finished songs that come straight from my creative desk to you. You'll also get regular updates when there's news to share, behind-the-scenes blogs, short and long-form videos, and access to a growing archive of bootleg concert recordings and special performances. You can join for as little as $5 a month. That small commitment adds up to real stability. It buys time to write songs. It funds recording and production. It keeps the creative engine running without chasing algorithms or trends. And if supporting financially isn't possible right now, that's okay. You can still join Patreon for free and receive regular updates, thoughts, and stories as they happen. Being part of the community matters, whether you're pledging or simply listening along. Patreon isn't just support—it's collaboration. It's how these songs, podcasts, and ideas exist at all. If you'd like more details, just email follow@celtfather. I'd love to have you along for the journey this year. 27:08 - QUEST & CHORUS of IRISH LASSIES The Irish Lassies are a 6-piece American Celtic folk band native to New York's Finger Lakes region. The band started when long-time childhood friends decided to take their casual Irish sessions and grow into a professional folk group. In only a few short years, the Irish Lassies have become known as one of the premier Celtic bands in New York State. Their self-titled album The Irish Lassies is comprised of traditional Irish music with unique Lassies' arrangements. Immigration Stories, an all-original album, aims to take listeners back to 18th and 19th century America with heart-felt true tales of Irish settlers. The Lassies' unique style focuses on powerful ballads using six-part harmonies and soulful songs that will invite you to raise a glass, dance, and sing along with a set list that takes you on a journey from Ireland to America. Slainte! 32:42 - The Irish Lassies "Burnout on the Peanut line" from Immigration Stories 35:14 - CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. Before we go, a quick reminder: caring about Celtic culture also means caring about the land that shaped it. The songs we love were born from fields, coasts, forests, and villages that depend on a healthy planet. Climate action doesn't have to be loud or perfect. It starts small. Walk when you can. Choose renewable energy if it's available to you. Support artists, farmers, and local businesses who care about the earth. Reduce waste. Reuse what you can. Leave a place better than you found it. When we protect the land, we protect the music, the stories, and the generations yet to sing them. Sláinte—and thank you for listening. Join the Quest and Sing Along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories  

Albannach shakes the walls. Adam Agee & Jon Sousa fly through reels. Heather Dale summons the fair folk. From ancient pipes to fresh voices, this episode is pure Celtic power on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #744  -  -  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com! Adam Agee & Jon Sousa, Albannach, Alex Sturbaum, Tradify, Dan Possumato, Low Power Trio, Heather Dale, Low Lily, Stephen MacDonald, Tony Christie & Ranagri, Brad The Piper, Mary Frances Leahy, The Crazy Rogues, The McDades GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - Intro  -  Na Geocaigh 0:10 - Adam Agee & Jon Sousa "The Maids of Holywell / Cor Pheait Uí Thuathaigh (Pat Tuohey's Reel) / Moneymusk" from Ceol na gCarad 3:55 - WELCOME 6:04 - Albannach "Auld Nick's A Piper" from Eye Of The Storm 8:43 - Alex Sturbaum "Gulls Of Invergordon" from River Run Wide 12:11 - Tradify "Waterman's, Waterman's Jig & Superfly" from Take Flight 16:36 - Dan Possumato "The Boys of Mullaghbawn (feat. Mick Mulcrone, Dan Possumato, Teresa Baker & Kevin Burke)" from An Teachín Gorm 20:13 - FEEDBACK 26:04 - Low Power Trio "Jug of Punch" from Dirty Old Town 28:55 - Heather Dale "Fair Folk" from Fairytale 31:44 - Low Lily "Night Lament" from single 35:46 - Stephen MacDonald "Chapter One  -  Hold Me Close" from The Legend of John Lally 39:13 - THANKS 41:01 - Tony Christie & Ranagri "Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore" from The Great Irish Songbook Volume ll 46:17 - Brad The Piper "The Truth" from The Forgotten Game 52:19 - Mary Frances Leahy "Celticumbia" from First Light 56:16 - The Crazy Rogues "Lady With a Lily Crown" from Advanced Roguery 59:36 - CLOSING 1:00:52 - The McDades "Peggy - O" from single 1:05:29 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We're here to build a strong and welcoming Celtic community. One that lifts up artists. One that shares great music. These musicians give their music to you. Freely. With heart. If you hear a song you love, please tell the artist. Send them an email. Let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. These artists are not part of big companies. They are indie musicians. Small bands. Real people. They rely on fans like you. Your support helps them keep making music. If you can, please be generous.  Buy a CD. Grab an Album Pin or a shirt.  Download the music.  Or join their Patreon. You'll find links to every artist in the show notes. Plus show times and more. Just visit us at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST AND ARTS MARKET This is a one  -  day music festival and arts market that will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA, 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta. There are four bands performing at the festival. I am performing one show solo and one show with May Will Bloom, where my daughter takes the lead. Kinnfolk will join us as well as I mentioned last week. But the final band performing at the festival is a 3  -  piece version of The Muckers, our local Celtic punk band. That will complete our lineup. Follow our event page on Facebook for more details. Or Follow us for Free on our Patreon page. Now my next goal is to raise $2500 so that all of the bands are paid a decent wage and to promote our first  -  ever Celtic festival. To that end, I added three new rewards for Kickstarter. Each is a chance to sponsor individual bands at the festival. When you do, you'll get one of the first album pins from each of these amazing Celtic bands. That's because we are highlighting album pins at the festival as well, as another means to promote the music of bands. Our album pins are wooden lapel pins themed to a particular album released by a band. The buyer gets a digital download of the album, then they can wear their album! There's just 8 days left on this Kickstarter. So please make a pledge to support Celtic culture through music. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of you, this podcast exists. Because of your generosity, we release new episodes almost every week. You make that possible. Truly. Your support does more than pay the bills. It keeps Celtic music moving forward. It helps us share this music with listeners all over the world. It helps grow a global Celtic community. Your patronage covers everything behind the scenes. Audio editing.  Artwork. Weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine. Promotion. And most important of all. It helps us buy music from indie Celtic artists. So they can keep creating. And we can keep sharing it. If you are already a patron, thank you. You are the heart of this show. And if you're not yet a patron, you are always welcome.  Patrons get early access to episodes. Music - only editions. Free MP3 downloads. Exclusive stories and artist interviews. And a vote in the Celtic Top 20. Join us today. Help keep this music alive. Independent. And full of magic.

Music from: Sam Kesler, Under The Black Pirate Troupe, Merry Mischief, Blackjacks n' Blarney, 3 Pints Gone, Poxy Boggards, Maguire Brothers, The Bards VISIT OUR SPONSORS RESCU https://RESCU.org The 23 Patrons of the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast SONGS Song 01: Whiskey in the Jar [22] by Sam Kesler from The Toasted Clover www.samkesler.bandcamp.com/ Song 02: All for Me Grog [23] by Under The Black Pirate Troupe from Down For Boat Stuff Vol.1 https://undertheblackpiratetroupe.com/ Song 03: Hobbit Drinking Song by Merry Mischief from Singles[09] www.merrymischief.net Song 04: Johnny Jump Up [07] by Blackjacks n' Blarney from Bite Size www.twitter.com/bnbpyrates Song 05: Nancy Whiskey [01] by 3 Pints Gone from Auld Lang Syne The New Favorites Of 3 Pints Gone www.facebook.com/3PintsGone/ Song 06: This Pub That We Call Home by Poxy Boggards from Anchor Management www.poxyboggards.com/ Song 07: Old Black Rum [05] by Maguire Brothers from Sibling Rivalry www.facebook.com/maguirebrothers3 Song 08: Harmony of Booze by The Bards from Tales from the Swindling Serpent www.thebardsband.com HOW TO CONTACT US Please post it on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/renfestmusic Please email us at renfestpodcast@gmail.com OTHER CREDITS The Minion Song by Fugli www.povera.com Valediction by Marc Gunn https://marcgunn.com/ HOW TO LISTEN Patreon https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renaissance-festival-podcast/id74073024 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/76uzuG0lRulhdjDCeufK15?si=obnUk_sUQnyzvvs3E_MV1g Listennotes http://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/renaissance-festival-podcast-minions-1Xd3YjQ7fWx/   @followers @sandra.parker.39566 @undertheblackpirates @MerryMischief @blackjacksnblarney @3PintsGone @ThePoxyBoggards @maguirebrothers3 @TheBardsBandOfficial

This week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, we travel from kitchen sessions to open seas. Fiddles. Waltzes. Pub songs. And modern Celtic voices you're going to want to hear again on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #743  -  -  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com! Nerea The Fiddler, Socks in the Frying Pan, Shannon Heaton, The Irish Rovers, Boxing Robin, Whiskey Faithful, Mary Beth Carty, Michael Joseph Ulery, Blackwillow Starling, CaliCeltic, Hugh Morrison, Jiggy, The Far North, SeaStar GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:07 - Nerea The Fiddler "Kitchen Music" from Off The Beatn Path 3:20 - WELCOME 7:32 - Socks in the Frying Pan "Willy Annes Waltz" from Waiting for Inspiration 10:58 - Shannon Heaton "Tattered Wings" from Perfect Maze 12:32 - The Irish Rovers "Back to Sea" from No End in Sight 16:30 - Boxing Robin "An Dro -  Trois Matelots du Port de Brest" from The View From Here 20:19 - FEEDBACK 25:30 - Whiskey Faithful "Whiskey in the Jar" from single 27:37 - Mary Beth Carty "A' Challuinn : 'S e gillean mo rùin / Walking the Floor / Capers Jig / Miss Anderson's Jig" from single 31:23 - Michael Joseph Ulery "All I Really Needed" from Mild November 35:03 - Blackwillow Starling "Wild Maiden" from Blackwillow Starling 38:46 - THANKS 40:29 - CaliCeltic "Hotaling's Whiskey" from Whiskey Mustache 45:05 - Hugh Morrison "Blinkers" from Lift Your Head Up 48:11 - Jiggy "Dekho" from single 52:22 - The Far North "Sailor And The Sea" from Songs For Weathering Storms 55:51 - CLOSING 56:56 - SeaStar "Auld Lang Syne" from single 1:00:10 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. These musicians are not part of some corporation. They are small indie groups that rely on people just like you to support their music so they can keep creating it. Please show your generosity. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. We have a Kickstarter that is running until January 30. The initial goal was to fund our 2025 Best of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast album. Happily that goal was reached within three days of the start of the campaign. Now we have a secondary stretch goal to fund the… IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST AND ARTS MARKET This is a one - day music festival and arts market that will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA, 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta. There are four bands performing at the festival. I am performing one show solo and one show with May Will Bloom, where my daughter takes the lead. Kinfolk will join us as well as I mentioned last week. But the final band performing at the festival is a 3 - piece version of The Muckers, our local Celtic punk band. That will complete our lineup. Follow our event page on Facebook for more details. Or Follow us for Free on our Patreon page. Now my next goal is to raise $3200 so that all of the bands are paid a decent wage and to promote our first - ever Celtic festival. To that end, I added three new rewards for Kickstarter. Each is a chance to sponsor individual bands at the festival. When you do, you'll get one of the first album pins from each of these amazing Celtic bands. That's because we are highlighting album pins at the festival as well, as another means to promote the music of bands. Our album pins are wooden lapel pins themed to a particular album released by a band. The buyer gets a digital download of the album, then they can wear their album! There's just 8 days left on this Kickstarter. So please make a pledge to support Celtic culture through music. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent.

  Music from: Empty Hats, MadWitch, The Lost Boys, Boom Pirates, Kathleen Johnson, Marc Gunn, Langer's Ball, Nightin Gael, Dublin Harpers, The Cross Jacks, The Irish Bard, New Minstrel Revue, Maggie and the Tinker, Phillip Hole, Celtic Shores, Old Goat Skiffle Band, Queen Ann's Lace, The Musical Blades, Jesse Ferguson, Pirates Of Rogues Cove, DeCantus, Sheer Pandemonium VISIT OUR SPONSORS Bawdy Podcast https://renfestbawdypodcast.libsyn.com/ Happy To Be Coloring Pages https://happytobecoloring.justonemore.website RESCU https://RESCU.org The 23 Patrons of the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast The Ren List http://www.therenlist.com SONGS Song 01: Blind Fiddler by Empty Hats from Released www.emptyhats.com Song 02: ZigZag by MadWitch from Fablegroove https://madwitchband.com/ Song 03: The Hod Song by The Lost Boys from Heroes & Scoundrels(2008) www.facebook.com/TheLostBoys1599/ Song 04: Scallywagg by Boom Pirates from Prepare To Be Boarded www.facebook.com/boompirates/ Song 05: Drink To Me Only by Kathleen Johnson from Faire Music www.kathleen-johnson.com/ Song 06: Old Dun Cow [11] by Marc Gunn from Virtual Public House www.marcgunn.com Song 07: Whiskey From the Still by Langer's Ball from Hold Tight www.TheLangersBall.com Song 08: Rose, Rose by Nightin Gael from First Flight www.facebook.com/nightingael/ Song 09: Round About Reel by Dublin Harpers from Dublin Harpers Live www.dublinharpers.bandcamp.com Song 10: Star of the County Down [39] by The Cross Jacks from The Cross Jacks www.sites.google.com/site/thecrossjacks/ Song 11: Bog Down in the Valley [04] by The Irish Bard from The Irish Bard www.theirishbard.com/ Song 12: Tarantella [02] by New Minstrel Revue from Many Hands UNKNOW WEBSITE Song 13: The Woodcutter's Song(Trad) by Maggie and the Tinker from Huh? www.facebook.com/maggieandthetinker/ Song 14: Fiddler's Green [14] by Phillip Hole from The Singing Gravedigger UNKNOW WEBSITE Song 15: Whiskey You're the Devil [01] by Celtic Shores from Weathering The Storm www.matthughesmusic.com Song 16: Maggie May [05] by Old Goat Skiffle Band from Just Kidding www.facebook.com/OldGoatSkiffleBand Song 17: All Around My Hat [09] by Queen Ann's Lace from Moves Through the Faire www.QALace.com Song 18: Blood Red Roses [02] by The Musical Blades from Modern Day Pirate www.musicalblades.com Song 19: Blood Red Roses [01] by Jesse Ferguson from Sea Shanties and Whaling Ballads www.jessefergusonmusic.com Song 20: Roll the Old Chariot Along [04] by Pirates Of Rogues Cove from Setting Sail www.roguescove.org Song 21: The Girl I Left Behind Me [01] by DeCantus from Tonight We'll Merry Bee www.decantus.com/ Song 22: Black Velvet Doo Wop by Sheer Pandemonium from Singles Song 23: Raise Your Pistols by Beerside Scoundrels from Duel! www.reverbnation.com/thebeersidescoundrels Song 24: Parting Glass [30] by LandLoch'd from The Devil's Own Invention www.landlochd.com   HOW TO CONTACT US Please post it on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/renfestmusic Please email us at renfestpodcast@gmail.com OTHER CREDITS Thee Bawdy Verson https://renfestbawdypodcast.libsyn.com/ The Minion Song by Fugli www.povera.com Valediction by Marc Gunn https://marcgunn.com/ HOW TO LISTEN Patreon https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renaissance-festival-podcast/id74073024 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/76uzuG0lRulhdjDCeufK15?si=obnUk_sUQnyzvvs3E_MV1g Listennotes http://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/renaissance-festival-podcast-minions-1Xd3YjQ7fWx/

Looking for new Celtic music to love? This week is packed with fresh trad, pub songs, and modern folk from indie artists around the world. It's all on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #742  --  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com! Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane, Lane to the Glen, Tony Christie & Ranagri, Michael Joseph Ulery, Kyle Carey, The Druids Irish Folk Band, Carroll Sisters Trio, Kinnfolk, Whiskey Bay Rovers, Poitin, The Langer's Ball, Callán, The Crazy Rogues, Julien LOko Irish Band, Possibly Irish GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane "The Girl That Broke my Heart / Máire na Sop / The Dear Tobacco" from JUMP OUT OF IT 3:14 - WELCOME 5:57 - Lane to the Glen "O'Kelly's Fancy : The Fiddlers' Contest (Hornpipes)" from Lane to the Glen 8:45 - Tony Christie & Ranagri "The Rocky Road to Dublin" from The Great Irish Songbook Volume ll 14:12 - Michael Joseph Ulery "Biscuit Tin" from Mild November 23:42 - Kyle Carey "Bà i ù o hò" from The Last Bough 28:12 - FEEDBACK 31:05 - The Druids Irish Folk Band "The Druids Mix" from The Starry Plough 35:27 - Carroll Sisters Trio "Neck Belly  -  Ivy Rose" from Radiance 39:23 - Kinnfolk "The Water's Rising/Gwendal" from Star Above The Mountain 45:04 - Whiskey Bay Rovers "Welcome Poor Paddy Home" from Taverns and Tides 48:23 - Poitin "Bar Eye" from Simple Pleasures 52:05 - THANKS 54:42 - The Langer's Ball "The Wild Rover Polka" from Drinking Song Sing - A - Long (2025) 57:48 - Callán "Drown In A Bottle" from Bloody Colleen 1:01:29 - The Crazy Rogues "Fight You (2021 Remastered Version)" from Advanced Roguery 1:04:30 - Julien LOko Irish Band "John Walsh" from Storms 1:06:57 - CLOSING 1:08:45 - Possibly Irish "Oh Are Ye Sleeping Maggie" from Voyage Home 1:12:46 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. The 2026 season of stories, Celtic and folk songwriters and the Celtic pub scene is back in February. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We're here to build a strong and welcoming Celtic community. One that lifts up artists. One that shares great music. These musicians give their music to you. Freely. With heart. If you hear a song you love, please tell the artist. Send them an email. Let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. These artists are not part of big companies. They are indie musicians. Small bands. Real people. They rely on fans like you. Your support helps them keep making music. If you can, please be generous.  Buy a CD. Grab an Album Pin or a shirt.  Download the music.  Or join their Patreon. You'll find links to every artist in the show notes. Plus show times and more. Just visit us at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST Today's show is brought to you by Irish & Celtic Music PodFest and Arts Market. Our first ever festival will feature three Celtic bands, including yours truly, Marc Gunn. Join us on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA. Follow our event page on Facebook for more details. Or even better, Follow us for Free on our Patreon page. If you can or cannot come out to enjoy the music, please consider supporting the festival. We are now running a Kickstarter for a compilation of the Best Celtic Music of 2025. But we are also funding the Irish & Celtic Music PodFest. We need about $5000 more than our current total to both adequately fund the compilation AND fund this first - ever festival. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of you, this podcast exists. Because of your generosity, we release new episodes almost every week. You make that possible. Truly. Your support does more than pay the bills. It keeps Celtic music moving forward. It helps us share this music with listeners all over the world. It helps grow a global Celtic community. Your patronage covers everything behind the scenes. Audio editing.  Artwork. Weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine. Promotion. And most important of all. It helps us buy music from indie Celtic artists. So they can keep creating. And we can keep sharing it. If you are already a patron, thank you. You are the heart of this show. And if you're not yet a patron, you are always welcome.  Patrons get early access to episodes. Music - only editions. Free MP3 downloads. Exclusive stories and artist interviews. And a vote in the Celtic Top 20. Join us today. Help keep this music alive. Independent. And full of magic.

Need something calm, human, and heartfelt? We're starting the year with chill Celtic songs… gentle voices, meaningful lyrics, and music that feels like coming home, all on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #741  -  -  Subscribe now! Enda Reilly, The Druids Irish Folk Band, Brobdingnagian Bards, The Haar, Charlie O'Brien, Socks in the Frying Pan, Tiffany Schaefer, Whiskey Bay Rovers, Boxing Robin, Bealtaine, Goitse, Rambling Sailors, Heather Dale, Jesse Ferguson, The Gothard Sisters GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:07 - Enda Reilly "Red Is The Rose" from Whisperings 2:57 - WELCOME 5:01 - The Druids Irish Folk Band "Farewell to Bellaghy" from The Starry Plough 8:02 - Brobdingnagian Bards "I'm Coming Home" from Another Faire to Remember 12:34 - The Haar "Spancil Hill" from The Lost Day 17:34 - Charlie O'Brien "The Pampa's Fairest Child" from The Trackless Wild, Irish Song of the Pampa 21:20 - FEEDBACK 25:28 - Socks in the Frying Pan "Suffer in Silence" from Waiting for Inspiration 28:29 - Tiffany Schaefer "Si Do Mhaimeo I" from Tara's Halls 30:54 - Whiskey Bay Rovers "Away Rio" from Taverns and Tides 34:08 - Boxing Robin "One Autumn Morning" from The View From Here 37:52 - Bealtaine "Grafton Street" from Factories & Mills, Shipyards & Mines 41:59 - THANKS 45:06 - Goitse "Write Me Down" from Rosc Goitse pronounced "Go - wit - cha" 48:47 - Rambling Sailors "Hi Ho Come Roll Me Over" from Kenway's Favorites 50:27 - Heather Dale "The Morrigan" from Fairytale 53:46 - Jesse Ferguson "Yankee Whalermen" from Ten 57:15 - CLOSING 58:34 - The Gothard Sisters "See You Down the Road" from Moment in Time 1:02:29 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. These musicians are not part of some corporation. They are small indie groups that rely on people just like you to support their music so they can keep creating it. Please show your generosity. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST Today's show is brought to you by Irish & Celtic Music PodFest. Our first ever festival will feature three Celtic bands, including yours truly, Marc Gunn. It's happening Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA. Follow our event page on Facebook for more details. Or even better, Follow us for Free on our Patreon page. While you're there, you'll also find out about the Kickstarter we're launching for an album of the Best Celtic Music of 2025. Find out how You can get involved. ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC I got an email from Discmakers, my CD manufacturer, saying they were forced to raise their prices because of tariffs by our president. This is a tax on Americans. So if you love CDs, remember that the prices will go up. So please support those higher priced CDs. But there is an option for those who don't want to buy CDs and for those who want a better alternative for the environment. It's the Album Pin. Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a particular album. You get a digital download of the album. Then you can wear your album. All of my latest Album Pins are wood - burned and locally produced. This makes them better for the environment. And they are fun and fashionable. If you want to learn more about Album Pins, you can read more about them on my celtfather.Substack.com or just buy one at magerecords.com THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get… Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent.

These are the songs you loved most in 2025. The votes are in. The stories are written. From powerful folk anthems to driving reels and unforgettable voices, these tracks defined the year in Irish & Celtic music. Welcome to the Top 20 Irish & Celtic Songs and Tunes of 2025 as chosen by fans, fueled by community, and celebrating Celtic culture through music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #740  -  -  Subscribe now! Kinnfolk, Niamh Dunne, Natalie Padilla, Socks in the Frying Pan, Scottish Fish, Kyle Carey, The Drowsy Lads, Heather Dale, Sheridan Rúitín, The Ciderhouse Rebellion with Molly Donnery, The Gothard Sisters, Screaming Orphans, Doolin', Fialla, Jigjam, Eimear Arkins, Austral, Ed Miller, Arise & Go, Willowgreen GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:12 - Kinnfolk "The Triple Crown Set" from Star Above The Mountain 5:10 - WELCOME 10:08 - Niamh Dunne "Ballyneety's Walls" from Portraits 13:27 - Natalie Padilla "Balsamroot" from Montana Wildflower 17:25 - Socks in the Frying Pan "Irelands Struggle" from Waiting for Inspiration 21:47 - Scottish Fish "Annie's" from Currently 26:37 - FEEDBACK 30:35 - Kyle Carey "Nach Muladach, Muladach Duine Leis Fhèin" from The Last Bough 33:32 - The Drowsy Lads "Lost and Found Hooley" from Time Flies 38:56 - Heather Dale "Weaver" from The Green Knight 42:20 - Sheridan Rúitín "Dean McLeod" from Only Savage 45:52 - The Ciderhouse Rebellion with Molly Donnery "Murphy's Running Dog" from A Little Bit Slanted 50:43 - FEEDBACK 53:47 - The Gothard Sisters "Adventurer" from Moment in Time 56:56 - Screaming Orphans "This Is the Life" from Paper Daisies 59:31 - Doolin' "Mary's Jigs" from Doolin' 1:03:56 - Fialla "The Road to Drumleman" from A Rare Thing 1:08:48 - THANKS 1:11:53 - Jigjam "Red Paddy on the Ridge" from Phoenix 1:16:30 - Eimear Arkins "Téir Abhaile Riú (Song)" from Here & There 1:20:03 - Austral "Woodford Nights" from Thylacine 1:26:55 - Ed Miller "The Wide Rio Grand" from Many's The Fine Tale 1:31:26 - Arise & Go "The Dirty Bee: La Grondeuse / Mutt's Favourite / Break Yer Bass Drone / The Dirty Bee" from Meeting Place 1:36:36 - CLOSING 1:38:25 - Willowgreen "Walking on the Waves" from Sheila's Brush 1:42:40 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You'll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don't need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST Today's show is brought to you by Irish & Celtic Music PodFest. Our first ever festival will feature three Celtic bands, including yours truly, Marc Gunn. It's happening Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA. Follow our event page on Facebook for more details. Or even better, Follow us for Free on our Patreon page. While you're there, you'll also find out about the Kickstarter we're launching for an album of the Best Celtic Music of 2025. And you can find out how You can get involved. ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC I got an email from Discmakers, my CD manufacturer, saying they were forced to raise their prices because of tariffs by our president. This is a tax on Americans. So if you love CDs, remember that the prices will go up. So please support those higher priced CDs. But there is an option for those who don't want to buy CDs and for those who want a better alternative for the environment. It's the Album Pin. Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a particular album. You get a digital download of the album. Then you can wear your album. All of my latest Album Pins are wood - burned and locally produced. This makes them better for the environment. And they are fun and fashionable. If you want to learn more about Album Pins, you can read more about them on my celtfather.Substack.com or just buy one at magerecords.com THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent.

Celtic Christmas is here. Carols, reels, and winter warmth from Belfast to Pittsburgh. Turn it up and deck the halls...Celtic style. Do you need a soundtrack for lights, baking, or a snowy drive? This week's Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is packed with festive favorites and fresh Celtic Christmas cheer. The Gothard Sisters, Kinnfolk, Irish Christmas in America, Ritchie Remo, The Chivalrous Crickets, Boston Blackthorne, The Shamrocks, The Rogues, Terry McDade & The McDades, Plunk Murray, Kathleen MacInnes, The Irish Rovers, Celtic Woman, Sean Griffin, Seán Heely On the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #739  -  -  Subscribe now! GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have until December 4 to vote for this episode. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:13 - The Gothard Sisters "Here We Come a Caroling" from A Celtic Christmas 3:27 - WELCOME 6:12 - Kinnfolk "A Wintertime Feast" from A Wintertime Feast 10:58 - Irish Christmas in America "Set Dances_Single Jig  -  An Suisin Ban, The Hunt, Clancy's" from A Long Way From Home 15:42 - Ritchie Remo "Christmas Family" from Home For Christmas 18:52 - The Chivalrous Crickets "Carol Set  -  Sussex Carol / Bring a Torch Isabella / In dulci jubilo / Ding Dong Merrily on High" from A Chivalrous Christmas 24:23 - FEEDBACK 28:41 - Boston Blackthorne "Christmas in Pittsburgh 1943" from A Celtic Christmas 33:37 - The Shamrocks "Christmas in Belfast" from Single 36:56 - The Rogues "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" from Hellbound Sleigh 38:13 - Terry McDade & The McDades "Maybe This Christmas" from Winter Rose 40:44 - THANK YOU 42:59 - Plunk Murray "I Saw Three Ships" from Christmas in the Pub 45:52 - Kathleen MacInnes "Santa Take Me Home" from Single 48:48 - The Irish Rovers "Bells Over Belfast" from An Irish Christmas 51:54 - Celtic Woman, Sean Griffin "I'm in Love for Christmas" from Nollaig – A Christmas Journey 55:34 - CLOSING 57:17 - Seán Heely "Silent Night" from So Merry as We Have Been 1:02:15 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, as we celebrate Celtic Christmas, remember this: caring for the earth is part of the old traditions. It's stewardship. It's community. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet. It's a gift to our families and our neighbors. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history, yet too many politicians would rather toast billionaires by the fire than help working families keep their homes warm and their bills low. Real change begins when we stop letting the ultra - rich write our energy policy and run our government. Choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, greater freedom, and a world that can still sing for future generations. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You'll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don't need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic WANT MORE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC? I host multiple podcasts, but the other big show of the year is Celtic Christmas Music. It's a free podcast highlighting Christmas music by Celtic musicians. The show is nearly as old as this podcast. You can enjoy 6 new episodes every year, all supported by folks like you. In fact, head on over to the Celtic Christmas Music Patreon page so you can listen to the show for free and follow it as well. IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST Today's show is brought to you by Irish & Celtic Music PodFest. Our first ever festival will feature three Celtic bands, including yours truly, Marc Gunn. It's happening Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA. Follow our event page on Facebook for more details. Or even better, Follow us for Free on our Patreon page. While you're there, you'll also find out about the Kickstarter we're launching for an album of the Best Celtic Music of 2025. And you can find out how You can get involved. ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC I got an email from Discmakers, my CD manufacturer, saying they were forced to raise their prices because of tariffs by our president. This is a tax on Americans. So if you love CDs, remember that the prices will go up. So please support those higher priced CDs. But there is an option for those who don't want to buy CDs and for those who want a better alternative for the environment. It's the Album Pin. Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a particular album. You get a digital download of the album. Then you can wear your album. All of my latest Album Pins are wood - burned and locally produced. This makes them better for the environment. And they are fun and fashionable. If you want to learn more about Album Pins, you can read more about them on my celtfather.Substack.com or just buy one at magerecords.com THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent.

Music from: Opal & Jade: Off-Colored Treasures, Bocca Musica, Limey Birds, The Spice Boys, The Interpreters, Arthur Greenleaf Holmes, In Our Cups, Opal & Jade: Off-Colored Treasures VISIT OUR SPONSORS RESCU https://RESCU.org The 23 Patrons of the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast SONGS Song 01: Christmas Specials by Opal & Jade: Off-Colored Treasures from Tits The Season: The Holidays are coming all over your face! www.facebook.com/opalandjadeoffcoloredtreasures Song 02: Boobs! by Bocca Musica from Finally Legal (Live) www.boccamusica.com Song 03: Landlord Fill The Flowing Bowl [02] by Limey Birds from The Limeybirds Christmas Album www.facebook.com/thelimeybirds/ Song 04: Yo Ho Ho by The Spice Boys from Golden Age of Sexy www.spiceboys.net Song 05: Guillotine [02] by The Interpreters from And We're Back! Song 06: Tewkesbury Pudding by Arthur Greenleaf Holmes from Songs From A Poisoned Well www.arthurgreenleafholmes.com Song 07: Aunt Clara by In Our Cups from Foolish Pleasure Song 08: Tits the Season by Opal & Jade: Off-Colored Treasures from Tits The Season: The Holidays are coming all over your face! www.facebook.com/opalandjadeoffcoloredtreasures HOW TO CONTACT US Please post it on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/renfestmusic Please email us at renfestpodcast@gmail.com OTHER CREDITS The Minion Song by Fugli www.povera.com Valediction by Marc Gunn https://marcgunn.com/ HOW TO LISTEN Patreon https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renaissance-festival-podcast/id74073024 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/76uzuG0lRulhdjDCeufK15?si=obnUk_sUQnyzvvs3E_MV1g Listennotes http://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/renaissance-festival-podcast-minions-1Xd3YjQ7fWx/  

This is the final episode of Celtic Christmas Music for the year. One last gathering of songs, stories, and voices that remind us why this music matters… and why it's worth holding onto. Irish Christmas in America, The Shamrocks, Abbots Cross, Ashley Davis, The Irish Rovers, Jim O'Connor, Marc Gunn, Rathkeltair, Reilly, Celtic Women, Sean Griffin, Kathleen MacInnes, Ritchie Remo, The Fire, The Gothard Sisters, Jesse Ferguson It's Celtic Christmas Music #90 0:13 - Irish Christmas in America "Planxty James Connolly" from A Long Way From Home 3:21 - WELCOME TO CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. We want to bring a little magic and joy into your holiday season. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes as well as how to support this podcast at CelticChristmasPodcast.com 3:57 - The Shamrocks "Christmas in Belfast" from Single 7:13 - Abbots Cross "South Winds / Silver and Gold" from Christmas Visions 9:24 - Ashley Davis "Sailing Back to You" from Songs of the Celtic Winter II 13:58 - The Irish Rovers "Christ The King" from Merry Merry Time Of Year 18:13 - STORY BY JIM O'CONNOR 18:51 - Jim O'Connor of Boston Blackthorrne "Christmas in Pittsburgh 1943" from Live Single also on A Celtic Christmas compilation 27:07 - SUPPORT INDEPENENT MUSICIANS Before we dive back into the music, I want to take a moment to talk to you. If you love this music, if it makes your heart lift, please remember that it exists because real people make it. Bands. Songwriters. Musicians who pour years of their lives into learning their craft, writing songs, rehearsing, touring, recording, and sharing something meaningful with the world. Most of the Celtic musicians you hear on this podcast aren't getting rich. Not even close. Streaming pays pennies. Radio exposure doesn't pay the rent. For many artists, the only reason they can keep making and releasing music is because listeners like you choose to support them directly. That support matters more than you might realize. Buy an album. Grab a pin or a shirt. Back a Kickstarter. Become a patron. Show up to a show. Even shar ea song with a friend. Those small acts of generosity add up. They are often the difference between an artist making another album… or quietly fading away. So if there's a band you love on this podcast, support them. If there's a song that moved you, support the people who made it. Supporting small and indie music isn't charity, it's how this music survives, grows, and keeps finding its way into our lives. Thank you for being part of that. Now… let's get back to the music. 28:56 - Marc Gunn "Let's Have a Celtic Christmas" from Celtic Christmas Greetings 31:04 - Rathkeltair "In The Bleak Mid Winter" from Something Good for Christmas 34:07 - Reilly "Bells Over Boston" from Kick Ass Celtic Christmas 38:22 - Celtic Women, Sean Griffin "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" from Nollaig – A Christmas Journey 40:46 - THANK YOU FOR SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! Thank you for listening. Thank you for sharing this show. And thank you for helping spread a little Celtic Christmas cheer into the world. Yes, podcast ads help keep the lights on. But you…the listener…are what keep this podcast alive. Your support on Patreon funds the heart of this show. The audio engineering. The artwork. The promotion. And most importantly, the ability to keep sharing incredible Celtic Christmas music with you, throughout the holiday season. When you become a patron, you're not just supporting a podcast. You're supporting a community that believes this music matters. You get ad - free episodes, a private podcast feed, and the simple, powerful knowledge that you're helping this show continue to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. And it starts at just three dollars a 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, $3, $8, $25 or become and underwriter for the podcast for $100 per month for as long as you want to support the show Keep listening to Celtic Christmas Music to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. You can become a generous Christmas Patron at patreon.com/celticchristmas . 42:26 - Kathleen MacInnes "Santa Take Me Home" from Single 45:22 - Ritchie Remo "Christmas Time Again" from Home For Christmas 48:46 - The Fire "The Christmas Carol Suite" from The Fire's Very Scottish Christmas 52:45 - The Gothard Sisters "O Come O Come Emmanuel" from A Celtic Christmas 56:32 - CLOSING 57:52 - Jesse Ferguson "Silent Night" from A Bard of Cornwall Christmas 1:01:11 - 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. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra  -  rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic  

Music from: Moat Jumper, Three Quarter Ale, Les Jongleurs, Pandora Celtica , Wicked Tinkers, Thee Corvids, The Bilge Pumps, Celtic Stone, Dregs, Myschyffe Managed, Brian "Tinker" Leo, Bell Book & Canto, Faire to Middlin', Bells and Motley Consort, Fugli, Nancy Daily-Green, Barleyjuice, Axel the Sot, Shakespeare Approves, Withe & Stone, Vince Conaway, Porter & Stout VISIT OUR SPONSORS Bawdy Podcast https://renfestbawdypodcast.libsyn.com/ Happy To Be Coloring Pages https://happytobecoloring.justonemore.website RESCU https://RESCU.org The 23 Patrons of the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast The Ren List http://www.therenlist.com SONGS Song 01: Christmas At The Renaissance Fair by Moat Jumper from Christmas At The Renaissance Fair www.moatjumper.com Song 02: Gloucestershire Wassail [03] by Three Quarter Ale from Shall We Gather By The Fire www.facebook.com/pg/threequarterale Song 03: Silver Bells [03] by Les Jongleurs from Jongleurs' Christmas Magic Song 04: Deck the Halls [05] by Pandora Celtica from On Thin Ice www.pandoraceltica.com Song 05: A Piper's Christmas by Wicked Tinkers from Rant Song 06: Yule Shade by Thee Corvids from The Wylde that Quilts the Leaves http://linktr.ee/theecorvids Song 07: A Pirate's Christmas Wish by The Bilge Pumps from A Pirate's Christmas Wish www.thebilgepumps.com/ Song 08: I Saw Three Ships [01] by Celtic Stone from A Light Shall Shine - Music for Christmas Song 09: Here We Come a-Wassailing [02] by Dregs from Dreggnog www.the-dregs.net Song 10: Carol of the Bells [04] by Myschyffe Managed from Faire Tidings www.myschyffemanaged.com Song 11: Riu, Riu Chiu by Brian "Tinker" Leo from An Uncommon Christmas www.facebook.com/tinkersings/ Song 12: Christmas Isn't Christman by Bell Book & Canto from Poor Life Choices www.bellbookandcanto.com Song 13: Veni Veni by Faire to Middlin' from A Faire to Middlin Christmas www.fairetomiddlin.com Song 14: Pat-a-Pan [01] by Bells and Motley Consort from Wassail! A Bells and Motley Christmas www.bellsandmotley.com Song 15: What Child is This [03] by Fugli from Mythtery Playing: A Christmas Album www.povera.com Song 16: The Holly and the Ivy [04] by Nancy Daily-Green from Celebrating Christmas Yore www.reverbnation.com/nancydailygreen/ Song 17: Whiskey For Christmas by Barleyjuice from This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things www.barleyjuice.com Song 18: I Want a Keg of Guinness Beer for Christmas by Axel the Sot from Raising Ale www.facebook.com/pg/Axel-the-Sot-145245625508912 Song 19: Shakespeare's 12 Nights of Christmas by Shakespeare Approves from Those Midsummer Nights: Shakespeare's Summertime Study Guide www.shakespeareapproves.com/ Song 20: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear [02] by Withe & Stone from On A Cold Frosty Morn Vol 2 www.witheandstone.com Song 21: Good King Wenceslas [04] by Vince Conaway from Hang The Holly www.vinceconaway.com/ Song 22: Coventry Carol [05] by Porter & Stout from Christmas On The Cutlass www.www.porterandstout.fr Song 23: Silent Night [04] by Hey Nunnie Nunnie from Every Day Is Christmas! www.heynunnienunnie.com/ Song 24: Auld Lang Syne [04] by DeCantus from Bee of Good Cheer! www.decantus.com/   HOW TO CONTACT US Please post it on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/renfestmusic Please email us at renfestpodcast@gmail.com OTHER CREDITS Thee Bawdy Verson https://renfestbawdypodcast.libsyn.com/ The Minion Song by Fugli www.povera.com Valediction by Marc Gunn https://marcgunn.com/ HOW TO LISTEN Patreon https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renaissance-festival-podcast/id74073024 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/76uzuG0lRulhdjDCeufK15?si=obnUk_sUQnyzvvs3E_MV1g Listennotes http://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/renaissance-festival-podcast-minions-1Xd3YjQ7fWx/

This week, it's raw, real, and straight from the crowd. I'm sharing live recordings from IrishFest Atlanta, plus a couple gems listeners sent in. You'll hear chatter, claps, and the kind of energy you only get in the moment. Hit play and come hang out at the festival with me. Sundials, Heather Dale, Celtic Brew, Olivia Bradley, Kira Doppel, Sarah Ling, Kathleen O'Donohoe, May Will Bloom, Irish Brothers, The Muckers, Fialla This week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #738  -  -  Subscribe now! GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have until December 4 to vote for this episode. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:12 - Sundials "Star of the County Down" from Live Recording 3:52 - Heather Dale STORY OF LISTENING 6:09 - WELCOME 8:39 - Celtic Brew "Dominic's Farewell to Cashel / Contentment is Wealth" from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 10:25 - Olivia Bradley "My Match It Is Made" from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 14:19 - Kira Doppel and Sarah Ling "Broken Pledge Set" from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 18:43 - Kathleen O'Donohoe "Castle Dromore" from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 21:39 - FEEDBACK 21:57 - HEATHER DALE ON FEEDBACK That was part of an interview that I did with Heather Dale a while back. Suffice it to say… I want your feedback for the new year. If you have questions or comments. If you have your own story to share, I'd love to hear it and share it with our listeners. Feel free to send an audio file, if you like. Or just email me follow@bestcelticmusic 27:19 - May Will Bloom "Gypsy Rover" from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 30:25 - Irish Brothers "Brennan on the Moor" from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 33:03 - The Muckers "The Crash" from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 36:40 - THANKS 38:26 - STORY OF HEROES OF OUR TIME and ONE OF US One of my family's favorite songs by Heather Dale is the song "One of Us". She talks about it. 45:12 - Heather Dale "One of Us" from Imagineer 48:32 - STORY OF LEAF 53:02 - Heather Dale "Leaf" from Sphere 56:54 - CLOSING 57:48 - Fialla "Not a Doctor" from live recording 1:02:42 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You'll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don't need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic I have an interesting show for you today as we wait for the results of the Celtic Top 20 and we finish our annual Celtic Christmas episode. First, I reached out to Celtic musicians on the show and asked for them to email audio recordings of live performances they did. I had only a couple responses. In fact, the first artist you heard today was… But I also recorded a bunch of performances at IrishFest Atlanta this year. I got permission to use many of those recordings for this special episode. These are live, raw recordings that I made in the audience. So you'll hear people chatting and weird sounds throughout. But we did our best to get you some of the best recordings from this show. If you have a live recording you made, send it to me. Because I would like to do this again next year. Finally, I found pieces of an interview I did with Heather Dale a couple years back. I'm slipping those recordings, along with some of her music and the stories behind the songs. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent.

Enjoy interviews about two new albums by two amazing Celtic bands–The Gothard Sisters and The Irish Lassies–this week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #737  -  -  Subscribe now! GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have until December 4 to vote for this episode. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:39 - MEET THE GOTHARD SISTERS 6:33 - The Gothard Sisters "Moment in Time" from Moment in Time 9:55 - ABOUT MOMENT IN TIME 19:45 - The Gothard Sisters "Storyteller" from Moment in Time 23:30 - RAPIDFIRE QUESTIONS 29:18 - The Gothard Sisters "Lavender Moon" from Moment in Time 33:11 - THANKS 35:32 - ABOUT THE IRISH LASSIES 39:18 - The Irish Lassies "Joshua Davis" from Immigration Stories 44:04 - ABOUT IMMIGRATION STORIES 48:15 - The Irish Lassies "Engines Roar (feat. Ally the Piper)" from Immigration Stories 52:21 - RAPIDFIRE QUESTIONS 59:48 - The Irish Lassies "Whitetop Wagon (feat. Kinnfolk)" from Immigration Stories 1:04:14 - CLOSING Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You'll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don't need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent.

This episode blends whistle melodies, pub Christmas cheer, timeless carols, and two storytellers bringing the season to life. Pour a warm drink and dive in. Cedar Dobson, Kinnfolk, Celtic Woman, Plunk Murray, The Gothard Sisters, Jesse Ferguson, Stonecircle, The Irish Rovers, Bonnie Rideout, Al Petteway, Cherish the Ladies It's Celtic Christmas Music #89 0:06- Cedar Dobson "Up on the Housetop/Sleigh Ride/Christmas Eve" from A Whistle Wonderland: Christmas Melodies in a Celtic Style 3:23 - WELCOME TO CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. We want to bring a little magic and joy into your holiday season. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes as well as how to support this podcast at CelticChristmasPodcast.com 4:12 - Kinnfolk "A Wintertime Feast" from A Wintertime Feast 8:58 - Celtic Woman "Auld Lang Syne" from The Magic Of Christmas 13:33 - Plunk Murray "It's Christmas Time in Texas" from Christmas in the Pub 17:05 - STORY BY THE GOTHARD SISTERS 22:56 - The Gothard Sisters "I Saw Three Ships" from A Celtic Christmas 25:41 - THANK YOU FOR SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! Podcast ads help keep the lights on. But you keep the music playing. Your support on Patreon funds the heart of this show, from audio engineering and design to promotion and the Celtic music I share each week. As a Patron, you get ad-free episodes, a private podcast feed, and the joy of knowing you're helping this Celtic music community thrive. All for as little as $3 a month. 26:06 - HERE IS YOUR THREE-STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $3, $8, $25 or become and underwriter for the podcast for $100 per month for as long as you want to support the show Keep listening to Celtic Christmas Music to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. You can become a generous Christmas Patron at patreon.com/celticchristmas  26:30 - STORY BY JESSE FERGUSON 29:48 - Jesse Ferguson "An Old-Fashioned Christmas, 2021" from A Bard of Cornwall Christmas 32:36 - FIND JESSE FERGUNSON ONLINE 32:43 - Stonecircle "The Martinmass Wind" from Winter Sky 37:42 - The Irish Rovers "Christmas Caroling" from An Irish Christmas 40:25 - Bonnie Rideout, Al Petteway "Christmas Duanag - Hark the Bonny Christ Church Bells" from A Scottish Christmas 43:26 - CLOSING 43:59 - Cherish the Ladies "All the Valley Down" from Christmas in Ireland 48:32 - 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. Finally, 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 think 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  

Music from: Three Quarter Ale, Sea Dog Slams Poems, Rowan and the Rose, Fugli, Brian Tinker Leo, Silent Lion, Bocca Musica, Whiskey Bards, Celtic Shores, Tania Opland and Mike Freeman, The Musical Blades, Dregs, Pride O' Bedlam, Faire to Middlin', Whiskey Bay Rovers, Pirates For Sail, Pirates Inc, Queen's_Gambit, Crimson Pirates, Henry Martin, Captain John Stout, Marc Gunn VISIT OUR SPONSORS Bawdy Podcast https://renfestbawdypodcast.libsyn.com/ Happy To Be Coloring Pages https://happytobecoloring.justonemore.website RESCU https://RESCU.org The 23 Patrons of the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast The Ren List http://www.therenlist.com SONGS Song 01: Shall We Gather By The Fire by Three Quarter Ale from Shall We Gather By The Fire www.facebook.com/pg/threequarterale Song 02: A Tale From the Devil's Tavern by Sea Dog Slams Poems from A Night at Devil's Tavern www.facebook.com/seadogslam/ Song 03: Arrow in the Knee by Rowan and the Rose from We Have Adventures www.rowanandtherose.com Song 04: Soup by Fugli from Fugli the Less than Unauthorized Bootleg Edition www.povera.com Song 05: The Songwriter by Brian Tinker Leo from Tinker's Rest www.facebook.com/tinkersings/ Song 06: Into the Medieval World by Silent Lion from Into the Medieval World www.silentlion.com/ Song 07: Bound for a Hangover by Bocca Musica from The Lusty Wench www.boccamusica.com Song 08: Devilish Mary by Whiskey Bards from The Recruiter...Free Rum Ain't Free www.facebook.com/whiskeybards/ Song 09: Good Drinking Weather by Celtic Shores from Let's Raise Another Pint www.matthughesmusic.com Song 10: Jack Monroe by Tania Opland and Mike Freeman from Cut To Rhythms https://opland-freeman.com/social.htm Song 11: Hollywood Pirate by The Musical Blades from Pieces of Eight www.musicalblades.com Song 12: Married to a Mermaid by Dregs from Do It Like You're Drunk www.the-dregs.net Song 13: Cheat Death by Pride O' Bedlam from Cheat Death www.prideofbedlam.com Song 14: The Wild Rover [10] by Faire to Middlin' from Kilts, Celts, & Kippers www.fairetomiddlin.com Song 15: Song for Albright by Whiskey Bay Rovers from Taverns and Tides www.facebook.com/whiskeybayrovers/ Song 16: Boatman by Pirates For Sail from Dark Side of the Lagoon www.piratesforsail.com/ Song 17: Mingulay Boat Song [21] by Pirates Inc from Drunk and Disorderly www.facebook.com/WeArePiratesInc/ Song 18: Madam Im A Darlin+ by Queen's_Gambit from Off The Board UNKNOW WEBSITE Song 19: Health to the Company [14] by Crimson Pirates from That's So Sad www.crimsonpirates.com/ Song 20: 20,000 Rubber Duckies by Henry Martin from Around the Bay UNKNOW WEBSITE Song 21: Friendship by Captain John Stout from Past, Present, & Future www.porterstout.com/ Song 22: Won't You Come With Me [03] by Marc Gunn from Happy Songs of Death www.marcgunn.com Song 23: The Mary Query by Hey Nunnie Nunnie from Hey Nunnie! Nunnie! www.heynunnienunnie.com/ Song 24: Longest Night Of The Year by Barleyjuice from This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things www.barleyjuice.com   HOW TO CONTACT US Please post it on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/renfestmusic Please email us at renfestpodcast@gmail.com OTHER CREDITS Thee Bawdy Verson https://renfestbawdypodcast.libsyn.com/ The Minion Song by Fugli www.povera.com Valediction by Marc Gunn https://marcgunn.com/ HOW TO LISTEN Patreon https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renaissance-festival-podcast/id74073024 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/76uzuG0lRulhdjDCeufK15?si=obnUk_sUQnyzvvs3E_MV1g Listennotes http://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/renaissance-festival-podcast-minions-1Xd3YjQ7fWx/

Music from: Crannog, Axel the Sot and Gibbon the Troubadour, The Harlot Queens, Clandestine, Charley MacGowan, Arthur Greenleaf Holmes, Other Woman, Battlelegs VISIT OUR SPONSORS RESCU https://RESCU.org The 23 Patrons of the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast SONGS Song 01: Twa Corbies [01] by Crannog from In Your Own Dreams www.facebook.com/pg/Crannog-127889473932778/ Song 02: Drink Boys Drink [02] by Axel the Sot and Gibbon the Troubadour from Keelhauler www.facebook.com/pg/Axel-the-Sot-145245625508912 Song 03: Cuckoo's Nest [13] by The Harlot Queens from Does A Bawdy Good www.theharlotqueens.com Song 04: Saucy Sailor [03] by Clandestine from The Ale Is Dear www.clandestineceltic.com Song 05: Rising of the Moon [07] by Charley MacGowan from Although I'm Gone Song 06: I Built My Love A Menstrual Hut by Arthur Greenleaf Holmes from Songs From A Poisoned Well www.arthurgreenleafholmes.com Song 07: Lambskin Is A Girl's Best Friend by Other Woman from I Want You For Fun And Frivolity And Then I'll Give You Back www.facebook.com/donna.m.morris.75 Song 08: Johnny [01] by Battlelegs from The Soup Mages www.battlelegs.bandcamp.com HOW TO CONTACT US Please post it on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/renfestmusic Please email us at renfestpodcast@gmail.com OTHER CREDITS The Minion Song by Fugli www.povera.com Valediction by Marc Gunn https://marcgunn.com/ HOW TO LISTEN Patreon https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renaissance-festival-podcast/id74073024 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/76uzuG0lRulhdjDCeufK15?si=obnUk_sUQnyzvvs3E_MV1g Listennotes http://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/renaissance-festival-podcast-minions-1Xd3YjQ7fWx/

Celebrate a Celtic Thanksgiving with music full of blessings, homecoming, and heartfelt gratitude. From Irish blessings to Scottish toasts, this episode is a warm table filled with the musicians who've made this community thrive. Fill your cup. Let's give thanks together on show  #736 of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast  -  -  Subscribe now! Clanna Morna, Adam Agee & Jon Sousa, Irishtown Road, The Friel Sisters, The Fire, The Gothard Sisters, Marys Lane, Brobdingnagian Bards, Ironwood, Ogham, Charlene Adzima, Tallymoore, Heather Dale, Clare Cunningham, Wolf Loescher, Eclectic Revival, Bealtaine GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have until December 4 to vote for this episode. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 7:41 - Clanna Morna "Otter's Holt / Sweeney's Buttermilk" from From The Lowlands To The High Seas 3:49 - WELCOME 5:27 - Adam Agee & Jon Sousa "Runs in the Family / Angry Birds" from Suantraí 7:41 - Irishtown Road "Irish Blessing" from On the One Road 12:38 - The Friel Sisters "Miss Johnstone's/The Ladies' Pantalettes/The Virginia/The Road to Lisdoonvarna (Hop Jig/Reels)" from Northern Sky 16:32 - The Fire "Auld Lang Syne" from The Fire's Very Scottish Christmas 20:04 - FEEDBACK 22:58 - The Gothard Sisters "Follow the Wind" from Moment in Time 26:31 - Marys Lane "Gypsys Dance / The Kesh Jig" from Wild Unknown 29:10 - Brobdingnagian Bards "Slainte Mhaith" from Another Faire to Remember 31:19 - Ironwood "Planxty Caper Set" from Gretna Green 35:14 - Ogham "Her Long Dark Hair Flowing Down her Back / The Home Ruler" from The Gold Ring 39:44 - Charlene Adzima "An Cailin Rua" from The Initiation 43:28 - THANKS 45:33 - Tallymoore "Home to Donegal" from Drive 51:58 - Heather Dale "Weaver" from The Green Knight 55:22 - Clare Cunningham "Home Again" from ON MY WAY (AR MO BHEALACH) 59:37 - Wolf Loescher "At Home with the Exiles" from Immigrant Songs 1:04:24 - Eclectic Revival "Come Back Home" from Life & Love 1:08:34 - CLOSING 1:09:47 - Bealtaine "The Parting Glass" from Factories & Mills, Shipyards & Mines 1:13:19 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Or email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast. I will send you a free music - only episode. If you're in a Celtic band, you will also learn how to get your music played on the podcast and get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic Thanksgiving reminds us how good it feels to pause, breathe, and say thanks. Today, we celebrate the music and the musicians who bring joy to our lives. You'll hear jigs, reels, blessings, toasts, and songs about coming home. If you discover new music you love, support the artists. Every download, every follow, every share…those are acts of gratitude too. Thank you for being a part of our musical journey. CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC PODCAST FOLLOW OUR KICKSTARTER PRE - LAUNCH PAGE I just setup a pre - launch page for our next Kickstarter in January. Once again, this will be for funding a Best of 2025 compilation album on CD or Album Pin or even as a Shirt. Follow the link in the shownotes, so you can be the first to get a copy of our next compilation. Only 100 CDs and 100 album pins will be made. Follow the Kickstarter. HAVE YOU HEARD OF ALBUM PINS? Just like this podcast, they are changing the way we hear Celtic music. There were several folks who showed at the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast booth at IrishFest Atlanta. Several people were confused about the album pins I talk about on this show. So I thought I'd share details. An album pin is a lapel pin. Each pin is themed to a particular album I've released. You get a digital download of the album. And then you can wear your help. It's fashion and music combined as one. My pins are beautifully designed and wood burned locally. This makes them better for the environment. If you want to learn more about Album Pins, you can read more about them on my celtfather.Substack.com or just buy one at magerecords.com THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Your support makes the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast possible, nearly every week of the year. You're not just funding a show. You're fueling a movement that shares the magic of Celtic music with thousands around the world. Your generosity covers everything from audio engineering and artwork to the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and buying music from independent Celtic artists. If you're not a patron yet? You're missing out! You get ✨ Early access to episodes

Looking for the perfect soundtrack for your winter rituals? Today we've got sweeping carols, ancient wassails, Cape Breton fire, and a whole sleigh-full of Celtic Christmas magic. Plus, later in the show, I'll tell you where you can hear Celtic Christmas music live—and pick up some exclusive holiday goodies at Nerdy Wonderland. Let's start the celebration." Olivia Bradley, The Fire, West of Eden, Willowgreen, Ken O'Malley, Seán Heely, Ashley MacIsaac, Scythian, Gaelynn Lea, Jesse Ferguson, Abbots Cross, Band O'Brothers, Anne Roos & David Blonski, Ashley Davis It's Celtic Christmas Music #88 0:24 - Olivia Bradley "Oíche Chiúin" from Christmastime 5:09 - WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. We want to bring a little magic and joy into your holiday season. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes as well as how to support this podcast at CelticChristmasPodcast.com 5:41 - The Fire "Here We Come a-Wassailing" from The Fire's Very Scottish Christmas 9:04 - West of Eden "Awake, Awake" from Another Celtic Christmas 13:30 - Willowgreen "Green Groweth / Holly and the Ivy" from Winter 17:27 - Ken O'Malley "O Holy Night" from Songs By a Winter's Hearth 22:41 - SPONSORED BY NERDY WONDERLAND Want to make your holidays 37% nerdier and at least twice as Celtic? Then come to Nerdy Wonderland! It's a free holiday market at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA on Sunday, December 7th, and yes—there will be Celtic Christmas music. I'll be playing, May Will Bloom will be singing, and we even have limited-edition Celtic Christmas Greetings ornaments you can only get there. Grab a pint, grab a gift, grab your inner elf, and join us at Nerdy Wonderland at NerdyWonderland.com 23:42 - Seán Heely "Gloucestershire Wassail / I Saw Three Ships / Sussex Carol" from So Merry as We Have Been 29:17 - Ashley MacIsaac "Go Tell It On the Mountain" from A Cape Breton Christmas 31:57 - Scythian "Christmas at Home" from Christmas Out at Sea 37:39 - Gaelynn Lea "Angels We Have Heard on High (feat. Al Church)" from Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn 41:16 - THANK YOU FOR SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! Podcast ads help keep the lights on. But you keep the music playing. Your support on Patreon funds the heart of this show, from audio engineering and design to promotion and the Celtic music I share each week. As a Patron, you get ad-free episodes, a private podcast feed, and the joy of knowing you're helping this Celtic music community thrive. All for as little as $3 a 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, $3, $8, $25 or become and underwriter for the podcast for $100 per month for as long as you want to support the show Keep listening to Celtic Christmas Music to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. You can become a generous Christmas Patron at patreon.com/celticchristmas . 42:35 - Jesse Ferguson "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" from A Bard of Cornwall Christmas 44:16 - Abbots Cross "Away in the Manger / Give Me Your Hand" from Christmas Visions 46:44 - Band O'Brothers "Follow The Light" from On Christmas Day 51:13 - Anne Roos & David Blonski "White Flowers" from A Winter's Dance 55:19 - CLOSING 55:47 - Ashley Davis "Let Merry Meet" from Songs of the Celtic Winter II 59:01 - 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. Finally, 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 think 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  

This week, we travel from Ireland to Canada to California. Hear Gerry O'Connor, The Gothard Sisters, The Irish Rovers, and new music from May Will Bloom. Discover heartfelt songs and driving reels that keep Celtic traditions alive, on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast  #735  -  -  Subscribe now! Gerry O'Connor, Eloise & Co., The Gothard Sisters, Elizabeth Sutherland, The Irish Rovers, May Will Bloom, The McDades, Celia Farran, Faoileán, Piskey Led, Larkin & Moran Brothers, Derina Harvey Band, Caliceltic, Callán, Ashley Davis Band GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have until December 4 to vote for this episode. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 6:45 - Gerry O'Connor "O'Connor4 (Reels)" from Last Night's Joy 5:01 - WELCOME 6:40 - Eloise & Co. "Janet's/Angel Rocks" from avec Elodie 10:22 - The Gothard Sisters "Golden Secrets" from Moment in Time 13:55 - Elizabeth Sutherland "Evening Reflection" from Forest Dreams 17:16 - May Will Bloom "Star of the County Down" from Single 21:11 - FEEDBACK 26:25 - The Irish Rovers "Oh Dear Me" from No End in Sight 29:49 - The McDades "November 8th" from The Empress 33:36 - Celia Farran "California Ireland" from The Bard of Armagh:  A Tribute to Tommy Makem 36:44 - Faoileán "Far Hills of Canada" from Far Hills 42:36 - Piskey Led "Blackbird of Mullaghmore" from Piskey Led 47:27 - THANKS 49:37 - Caliceltic "Stumbling Distance" from Paddy Paradise 52:09 - Larkin & Moran Brothers "Muirsheen Durkin" from Éistigí 54:12 - Derina Harvey Band "The Fallen Man's Daughter" from Waves of Home 58:30 - Callán "Road From Donegal" from Bloody Callán 1:03:31 - CLOSING 1:04:38 - Ashley Davis Band "Not Today (feat. Mick McAuley)" from When the Stars Went Out 1:08:15 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Or email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast. I will send you a free music - only episode. If you're in a Celtic band, you will also learn how to get your music played on the podcast and get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic FOLLOW OUR KICKSTARTER PRE - LAUNCH PAGE I just setup a pre - launch page for our next Kickstarter in January. Once again, this will be for funding a Best of 2025 compilation album on CD or Album Pin or even as a Shirt. Follow the link in the shownotes, so you can be the first to get a copy of our next compilation. Only 100 CDs and 100 album pins will be made. Follow the Kickstarter. HAVE YOU HEARD OF ALBUM PINS? Just like this podcast, they are changing the way we hear Celtic music. There were several folks who showed at the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast booth at IrishFest Atlanta. Several people were confused about the album pins I talk about on this show. So I thought I'd share details. An album pin is a lapel pin. Each pin is themed to a particular album I've released. You get a digital download of the album. And then you can wear your help. It's fashion and music combined as one. My pins are beautifully designed and wood burned locally. This makes them better for the environment. If you want to learn more about Album Pins, you can read more about them on my celtfather.Substack.com or just buy one at magerecords.com THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Your support makes the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast possible, nearly every week of the year. You're not just funding a show. You're fueling a movement that shares the magic of Celtic music with thousands around the world. Your generosity covers everything from audio engineering and artwork to the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and buying music from independent Celtic artists. If you're not a patron yet? You're missing out! You get ✨ Early access to episodes

Geek-rock musician Mikey Mason joins me to talk about writing songs on schedule, his New Music Monday ritual, and how to stay creative every single week. Music by Caliceltic, May Will Bloom, The Gothard Sisters, and Mikey Mason. This is Pub Songs & Stories #311 0:18 - Caliceltic "The Beer from St James Gate" from 2023 and Me 5:25 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. I am your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Today's episode dives into the creative mind of comedy-rock songwriter Mikey Mason. If you've ever struggled to finish a song or waited for inspiration to strike, this conversation will change how you think about writing. Mikey writes and releases a brand-new song every Monday. And he does it without relying on his muse. We'll talk about manufacturing inspiration, using unusual prompts, and turning routine into creative freedom. 6:59 - UPCOMING SHOWS NOV 22: Georgia Renaissance Festival Fall Fling, Fairburn, GA DEC 6: Georgia Renaissance Festival Fall Fling, Fairburn, GA DEC 7: Nerdy Wonderland at The Lost Druid, Avondale Estates, GA @ 12 - 5 PM. If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that at PubSong.com. I have a new band with my daughter Inara. We are called May Will Bloom and at IrishFest Atlanta, we released a brand new single. 9:40 - May Will Bloom "Star of the County Down" from Single A big thanks to my… GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON If you're enjoying Pub Songs & Stories or you've been spinning my music for years, follow me on Patreon. It's free to join, and you'll get early, ad-free episodes along with updates on what I'm creating next. But the real magic kicks in when you become a Patron of the Arts. Patreon is how independent musicians like me keep making music, telling stories, and sharing these pub-song adventures with you. For just $5 a month, you unlock a treasure trove of exclusives—unreleased songs, behind-the-scenes podcasts, video concerts, rare bootlegs, and surprises you won't hear anywhere else. Want the full rundown? Email follow@celtfather and I'll send you all the details. 13:35 - NEWS Mark your calendar for December 5. That's the next Bandcamp Friday. It's also the official release of Another Faire to Remember by Brobdingnagian Bards. If you loved our Renaissance festival classic, A Faire to Remember, you will love this one as well because it was made for you in mind. Follow our mailing list on Patreon to be the first to hear of the release to read some stories from our Renaissance festival past. It's http://patreon.com/thebards Christmas music is in the air. In fact, Celtic Christmas Music is a podcast where you can enjoy Christmas music by Celtic musicians. There are over 80 episodes including some of my music. Are you looking for the perfect Celtic stocking stuffer? Give a gift that's green… and a little bit magical. At MageRecords.com, you'll find eco-friendly Irish and Celtic treasures made to delight the music lovers, the festival wanderers, and the folklore fans in your life.Wood-burned album pins and for a limited time, Celtic Christmas ornaments. Small enough to slip into a stocking… and meaningful enough to make someone smile long after the holidays. So this year, skip the plastic. Go Celtic. Go sustainable. Visit com and fill those stockings with something worth keeping. Check out my new Kickstarter, Please leave a comment on the podcast show notes at pubsong.com or wherever you listen. Email pictures of where you're listening to follow@celtfather . I'll send you a free gift and you can learn more about how to follow this podcast. 16:33 - The Gothard Sisters "Moment in Time" from Moment in Time 19:55 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. 20:23 - QUEST & CHORUS of How to Write Songs on Schedule (and Still Stay Inspired) Where every place has a story, every story has a song, and every song is a step in the quest. Mikey Mason is a U.S.-based "geek-rock" musician. He blends his stand-up comedy background with music rooted in sci-fi, fantasy, board games, cats and role-playing. He spent more than a decade as a full-time stand-up comedian performing across the U.S. In 2011 his song "She Don't Like Firefly" went viral on YouTube and earned attention from outlets including Nerdist, SyFy, MTV Geek News, Dr. Demento and Time magazine. Since then, Mikey has released numerous albums and EPs and now primarily works as a musician and artist whose work draws heavily on his lifelong love of geek culture. Before we get started, this is also a Quest & Chorus.Where every place has a story, every story has a song, and every song is a step in the quest. That means you need a secret word to unlock a secret treasure chest of bonus content, this time from Mikey Mason. So listen up so you can unlock the Quest. How many songs does Mikey Mason average in a year with his New Music Monday releases? Click here to enter your answer and unlock your reward! 46:06 - Mikey Mason "Kinda Like" from Patreon Single 1:03:14 - Mikey Mason "Shades of Gray" from Shades of Gray If you want to learn more about Mikey Mason, visit his website at http://mikeymason.com his com/mikeymason. You can also enjoy him Our podcast together, In the 'Verse Listen to my interview with Mikey Mason about "Hero of Christmas" I interviewed Mikey in 2018 for my Celtfather podcast. 1:07:35 - CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra-rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Join the Pub and Sing Along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories  

Enjoy an hour of Irish and Celtic folk music from today's top indie musicians. Discover new favorites and celebrate Celtic culture on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #734  -  -  Subscribe now! The Gothard Sisters, Nerea The Fiddler, Coastland Fair, The AML Trio, The Irish Lassies, Carroll Sisters Trio, Eddie Biggins, Cedar Dobson Music, Jeff Blaney, The Inland Seas, The Celtic Kitchen Party, The Badpiper, Phoenyx, Callán, Rebecca Gilbert & Kellswater Bridge GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have until December 4 to vote for this episode. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - The Gothard Sisters "Second Breakfast" from Moment in Time 3:26 - WELCOME 5:13 - Nerea The Fiddler "Let's Dance" from Off The Beatn Path 9:26 - Coastland Fair "Song Of Life" from Song Of Life  -  Single 13:06 - The AML Trio "The Home Ruler Hornpipe" from Sons Of Erin's Isle 14:42 - The Irish Lassies "Robbie Malone" from Immigration Stories 18:42 - FEEDBACK 21:32 - Carroll Sisters Trio "Fallingwater Waltz" from Radiance 25:13 - Eddie Biggins "Lazy Harry's" from Fifteen from '20 28:16 - Cedar Dobson Music "Lochaber Badger" from Decade 31:59 - Jeff Blaney "Irish in New England" from Exodus 34:54 - The Inland Seas "'39 / Whiskey Before Breakfast" from Crown of Clover 39:05 - THANKS 40:54 - The Celtic Kitchen Party "Twice As Happy Birthday Song" from Sociable! 42:36 - The Badpiper "The Sleeping Tune" from Burn 46:14 - Phoenyx "Creature of the Wood" from Keepers of the Flame 51:34 - Callán "Minstrel Boy" from Bloody Callán 55:18 - CLOSING 56:06 - Rebecca Gilbert & Kellswater Bridge "Gone" from Origin 59:45 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You'll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don't need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC I got an email from Discmakers, my CD manufacturer, saying they were forced to raise their prices because of tariffs by our president. This is a tax on Americans. So if you love CDs, remember that the prices will go up. So please support those higher priced CDs. But there is an option for those who don't want to buy CDs and for those who want a better alternative for the environment. It's the Album Pin. Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a particular album. You get a digital download of the album. Then you can wear your album. All of my latest Album Pins are wood - burned and locally produced. This makes them better for the environment. And they are fun and fashionable. If you want to learn more about Album Pins, you can read more about them on my celtfather.Substack.com or just buy one at magerecords.com THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Your support makes the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast possible, nearly every week of the year. You're not just funding a show. You're fueling a movement that shares the magic of Celtic music with thousands around the world. Your generosity covers everything from audio engineering and artwork to the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and buying music from independent Celtic artists. If you're not a patron yet? You're missing out! You get ✨ Early access to episodes

Get ready for a musical adventure across the Celtic world. From wild reels to heartfelt ballads, these artists capture the spirit of the isles. Celebrate Celtic music and culture before IrishFest Atlanta on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #733 - - Subscribe now! Blame Not The Bard, The Gothard Sisters, Jesse Ferguson, Eloise & Co., The Far North, Ritchie Remo, The Bookends, Ainsley Hamill, Nerea The Fiddler, Amelia Hogan, Reilly, Drumspyder, George Murphy and The Rising Sons, Kim Carnie, The Irish Lassies GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have until December 4 to vote for this episode. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:09 - Blame Not The Bard "Slide In The Sky / The Ocean Breeze / Until The Sun Rises" from Slide In The Sky / The Ocean Breeze / Until The Sun Rises (Single) 3:51 - WELCOME 6:50 - The Gothard Sisters "Adventurer" from Moment in Time 9:59 - Jesse Ferguson "Scots Who Have with Wallace Bled" from Ten 12:09 - Eloise & Co. "Avant - deux de Vitteaux/Queen's Bath" from avec Elodie 15:57 - Olivia Bradley "Amhrán Na bhFiann" from Amhrán Na bhFiann 17:05 - The Far North "Hummingbird" from Songs For Weathering Storms 20:18 - FEEDBACK 24:50 - Ritchie Remo "Hills Of Connemara" from Hills of Connemara Single 27:54 - The Bookends "The Old Grove" from A Celtic Celebration 31:04 - Ainsley Hamill "Cumha an Eich - Uisge" from FABLE 34:06 - Nerea The Fiddler "The Return" from Off The Beaten Path 38:25 - Amelia Hogan "Snow Hare" from Burnished 41:24 - THANKS 43:16 - Reilly "Black Velvet Band" from Durty Pool 47:01 - Drumspyder "Paddy on the Erie / The Toormore" from Oak and Ash 51:04 - George Murphy and The Rising Sons "Something Out of Nothing" from Something Out of Nothing 55:48 - Kim Carnie "Oran na Beiste Maoile" from A' Chailleach Òran: "OH - ran" (the "ò" is a long 'o' sound) na: "na" (the "a" is a schwa or unstressed 'a' sound) Bèiste: "BEYSH - tya" (a softer, palatalized 's' sound, followed by "tya" rather than a hard 't' sound) Maoile: "MWAH - lee" (the "aoi" combination makes a sound similar to "oo - ee" but with more of an "ah - ee" diphthong) 59:09 - CLOSING 1:00:08 - The Irish Lassies "Redwood Shepherd" from Immigration Stories 1:03:35 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You'll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don't need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC I got an email from Discmakers, my CD manufacturer, saying they were forced to raise their prices because of tariffs by our president. This is a tax on Americans. So if you love CDs, remember that the prices will go up. So please support those higher priced CDs. But there is an option for those who don't want to buy CDs and for those who want a better alternative for the environment. It's the Album Pin. Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a particular album. You get a digital download of the album. Then you can wear your album. All of my latest Album Pins are wood - burned and locally produced. This makes them better for the environment. And they are fun and fashionable. If you want to learn more about Album Pins, you can read more about them on my celtfather.Substack.com or just buy one at magerecords.com IRISHFEST ATLANTA Join us at IrishFest Atlanta on Nov 7 - 9, 2025. You'll enjoy exclusive concerts with Open the Door For Three with Special Guest dancer Kevin Doyle on Friday and Teada on Saturday night. Plus enjoy music from Kathleen Donohoe, O'Brian's Bards, Olivia Bradley, Roundabouts, The Kinnegans, The Muckers, Irish Brothers, Celtic Brew, Station 1 2 3 and special set from Inara and Marc Gunn. There are music and dance workshops, Irish cooking competitions, IrishTea, Irish Films, and of course, LOTS of Irish dancing. Celebrate your Irish heritage at IrishFest Atlanta in November. Bring a friend! Learn more at IrishFestAtlanta.com THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Your support makes the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast possible, nearly every week of the year. You're not just funding a show. You're fueling a movement that shares the magic of Celtic music with thousands around the world. Your generosity covers everything from audio engineering and artwork to the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and buying music from independent Celtic artists. If you're not a patron yet? You're missing out! You get ✨ Early access to episodes

Over 3,000 stones rise from the fields of Carnac. They stand silent, waiting, like the trees of Fangorn Forest, patient and alive beneath their stillness. In this episode of Quest & Chorus, we walk among ancient alignments, uncover old legends, and listen to what endures. Featuring music from The Irish Lassies, Dublin Gulch, and Brobdingnagian Bards. This is Quest & Chorus #310 0:27 - The Irish Lassies "Hammer Up Whisky Down" from Immigration Stories 5:20 - WELCOME TO QUEST & CHORUS Welcome to Quest & Chorus, where ancient stones still speak and songs remember what trees never forget. I'm your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, and typically host of this show as Folk Songs & Stories, but today, we call it Quest & Chorus. Quest & Chorus is a 6-part podcast series. I fuse Celtic and folk music, science fiction and fantasy, and travel into a podcast with a quest. In each episode, you will get a clue to unlock a secret reward. And at the end of the season, you will combine all of those clues to unlock an even bigger amazing reward. And today we walk not into a forest—but into a field that feels like one. The Alignments of Carnac stretch across the land like rows of rooted giants. They are silent. But not still. And if you listen… they speak in echoes. Today we talk of nature, of memory, and also of what I learned about food waste. WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR FOOD Freezing fruit Composting Planting Pickling vs fermenting Soups Granola You don't have to do it in one day. It's taking me several years. And it doesn't have to be perfect. You just have to be open to learning. Check out Sustainable Jungle and One5C. They have a lot of real, practical and non-judgemental tips on how to be more eco-friendly with your food and your life. If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that at PubSong.com. UPCOMING SHOWS NOV 8: IrishFest Atlanta, Roswell, GA with Inara NOV 14-16: CONjuration, Duluth, GA NOV 22: Georgia Renaissance Festival Fall Fling, Fairburn, GA DEC 6: Georgia Renaissance Festival Fall Fling, Fairburn, GA DEC 7: Nerdy Wonderland at The Lost Druid, Avondale Estates, GA @ 12 - 5 PM. 15:37 - Dublin Gulch "Sarah Daly/The Copper King's Daughter" from Tap 'Er Light Please leave a comment on the podcast show notes at pubsong.com or wherever you listen. Email pictures of where you're listening to follow@celtfather . I'll send you a free gift and you can learn more about how to follow this podcast. 19:59 - NEWS Celtic Christmas Music releases the first official episode of the season. Looking for volunteers to work the Nerdy Wonderland table and promote the event. It takes place Dec 7. New Band with Inara–May Bloom. Planning to release an Album Pin and Single A big thanks to my… GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON If you enjoy this podcast or you love listening to my music, please follow my Celtfather Patreon page. You can sign up for free and get updates on what's new and you can get an ad-free edition of this podcast before public listeners. But you get so much more when you become a Patron of the Arts. Patreon is one of the ways modern musicians and podcasters make a living. For just $5 per month, you'll get exclusive, unreleased songs, podcasts, video concerts, bootleg concerts, and so much more. Email follow@celtfather to get more details! TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. In 2017, I led a Celtic Invasion of Brittany. You can read about our search for the Holy Grail in France. In the meantime, it's time for the… QUEST & CHORUS of ALIGNMENTS OF CARNAC Over 3,000 standing stones stretch in careful lines through the fields of Carnac. No one knows exactly why they're here. Were they a celestial map? Some say they mark burial grounds. But walking by them, I didn't feel like I was in a graveyard. I felt like I was among the elders. It reminded me of Fangorn Forest, home of the Ents. In The Lord of the Rings, Fangorn is a place where time moves slowly. Trees remember battles that men have forgotten. Carnac is a lot like that. The stones are not dead. They're just waiting. I can't help but wonder who placed them here, so careful and deliberate. The stones of Carnac weren't raised by elves or Ents, but by real people. Neolithic builders, thousands of years before written history. Here's what we know about them. HISTORY OF THE ALIGNMENTS OF CARNAC The Alignments of Carnac in Brittany, France, are one of the most remarkable prehistoric monuments in Europe. They consist of long rows of standing stones (menhirs) and other megalithic features that stretch across the landscape. Archaeological studies show that many of the stones date from between about 4,800 and 3,500 BC — some recent research suggests parts were erected as early as 4,600 BC. The site is not a single line but a complex of alignments: four major groups (for example, Ménec, Kermario, Kerlescan, Petit Ménec) that lie in the commune of Carnac and its surroundings. Originally, these stones were erected by Neolithic peoples who lived in what we now call Brittany. Their purpose remains a subject of debate: some propose they were ritual or ceremonial, others suggest funerary meaning, or perhaps linked to astronomical patterns or seasonal calendars. Over the millennia, many stones were removed, toppled, or reused in local buildings, especially in historic times. The word "alignments" refers to the visible rows of standing stones that still remain. Today, the Alignments of Carnac are protected as important heritage sites. Research continues to refine their dating and function, and the monuments remain a remarkable testimony to the ambition and organisation of prehistoric communities. References: Musee de Prehistoire:The Carnac Alignments Göteborgs universite: Menhirs of Carnac Alignments of Carnac Wikipedia Carnac Tourism: The World Famous Standing Stones Internet Sacred Text Archive: Menhirs and Dolmens LEGENDS & MYTHS OF CARNAC There are actual legends connected to the Carnac stones. One of the most widely told involves Saint Cornély. According to Breton tradition, Cornély was being pursued by soldiers. He and his oxen fled, and the stones of Carnac are said to be the soldiers turned to stone as a result of divine intervention. Another version says the stones were dancing at midnight on Christmas Eve, and people who saw them would be crushed beneath as the stones marched to the sea. While these legends don't claim to explain the actual Neolithic origins of the stones, they illustrate how later generations understood and imagined the dramatic rows of stones in their landscape. MY THOUGHTS on CARNAC Your walk through Carnac: Describe how it feels to be watched by stone that might remember more than you do. PLUS Environmental reflection: These monuments lasted thousands of years. What are we building that will last that long? "Heart of Fangorn" as a prayer for the planet: This song speaks for trees, for roots, for voices we ignore in our haste. In Fangorn, the Ents stand watch over the woods. At Carnac, the menhirs stand silent on the moor. If they could speak, what would their witness be? The Ents of Fangorn resist change; the stones of Carnac endure it. When do you find yourself standing still while everything else moves? 27:48 - Brobdingnagian Bards "Heart of Fangorn" from Memories of Middle Earth Get the "They Come In Pints" album pin to own Memories of Middle Earth and enter the forest Listen to the song recorded live at Dragon Con 2024 in a Bootleg Concert from our Podcast. You can also hear the song on a past Bards podcast episode that was recorded right before we flew off on the second Brobdingnagian Tour of Ireland in 2008. HEART OF FANGORN Lyrics and music Marc Gunn Long before men tread Middle-Earth, Before the dwarves and elves gave birth, There sprouted a race for the trees' defense In the heart of Fangorn, there live the Ents. Ha-room… Ha-da-ra-room. Ha-room… Ha-da-ra-room. Patient farmers they tend the woods. Gaurdians of stems and of roots. They hear the arbors' laments and wails From falling axes and tearful trails. Ha-room… Ha-da-ra-room. Ha-room… Ha-da-ra-room. For Living Creatures all roam the land, But hasty judgements make careless hands. One thoughtless word from a thoughtless king A thousand creatures die beneath the trees. Ha-room… Ha-da-ra-room. Ha-room… Ha-da-ra-room. The rivers will flow though their course may change. The birds are born and will fly away. Men will come and men will go, But the Ents remain through the melting snow. Ha-room… Ha-da-ra-room. Ha-room… Ha-da-ra-room. Mark it down. Because the stones are not silent. They're just slow to speak. This is the final episode named Quest & Chorus. For that matter, it's also the final episode of Folk Songs & Stories, at least by those names. I ran a poll on Patreon to see what name people liked the most. The most popular name was Pub Songs & Stories. So we're moving back to that name. That said, Quest & Chorus is not gone forever. This is just the beginning. I really liked this special feature and so in some episodes in the future, I hope to include a quest and chorus for you. I also realized that the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, my award-winning flagship program, is a great show. But over the past decade, the podcast has become more and more dominated by instrumental Celtic music. Which is fantastic. I love a great set of tunes as much as the songs. But I feel like the singers and the songwriters lost out a bit. I started playing music because I wanted to be a songwriter. I love all styles of music. I love learning how to write songs. Writing Celtic and folk songs are one of the reasons I continue to create music. So another thing I will be doing with a section of the podcast is to continue to promote the singers, songs, and songwriters that I find whether on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast or wherever. A great example is the interview that I'm sharing next time on the podcast. I interviewed Mikey Mason about his songwriting techniques. The things that inspire him to write a new song and share it each and every week for several years now. I'm trying to write more songs myself, and I will continue to share them over on Patreon but hopefully every month I will have a new song that I can share in this podcast as well. Additional References: Listen to History of Celtic Brittany on the Celtfather Travel Podcast Postcard: Fortresse Largoet + 2022 Podcast Planning & Strategies Pub Songs Podcast #162: Carnac Celtic Concert Celtfather: Secret History of the Celts Revealed CIV 2017: Arrived in Paris 31:10 - CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Marc Gunn & Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra-rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Join the Quest and Sing Along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories  

The Christmas season begins with timeless carols and new Celtic magic! From the soft glow of "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" to the playful sparkle of "Jingle Bells", this episode brings together fiddles, harps, and voices from across the Celtic world. The Gothard Sisters, Cynthia Shelhart, We Banjo 3, Kiana June Weber, Ruth Smith, The Chivalrous Crickets, The Fire, Anne Roos & David Blonski, Dublin Gulch, Stephanie Claussen, Liz Madden, Cedar Dobson, Screaming Orphans, Keltricity, Brad Tuck, Marc Gunn It's Celtic Christmas Music #87 0:09 - The Gothard Sisters "French Carol" from Falling Snow 2:38 - WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. We want to bring a little magic and joy into your holiday season. If you hear music you love, please support the artists this holiday season. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes as well as how to support this podcast at CelticChristmasPodcast.com The holiday season has begun. I have several episodes planned for the next two months. The episodes will be a wee bit longer than during the rest of the year. I want to thank all of our incredible Patrons of the Podcast. I updated the membership levels. I hope you will consider joining our Patrons so we can keep new episodes coming all year long. Why don't banshees make good carolers? Because all their songs end in a wail. Follow us on Facebook. 4:04 - Cynthia Shelhart "We Three Kings/Over the Hill and Over the Dale" from That Night In Bethlehem 7:33 - We Banjo 3, Kiana June Weber, Ruth Smith "The Wexford Carol" from A Winter Wonderful 11:38 - The Chivalrous Crickets "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" from A Chivalrous Christmas 14:21 - The Fire "The Cherry-Tree Carol" from The Fire's Very Scottish Christmas 18:19 - SPONSORED BY NERDY WONDERLAND This holiday season, step into a world of bards, fae, and time-traveling druids — it's Nerdy Wonderland! Join me, Marc Gunn, the Celtfather, on Sunday, December 7th at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates for a free holiday market made for Celtic music lovers and geeks alike! Shop one-of-a-kind, fandom-inspired gifts, raise a pint of craft beer, and sing along with me to Celtic Christmas favorites and Sci-F'Irish Drinking Songs. Bring your kilt, your cloak, and your holiday cheer — because Nerdy Wonderland is where Celtic spirit meets geeky joy! Find all the details at NerdyWonderland.com — that's NerdyWonderland.com. 19:24 - Anne Roos & David Blonski "Starlight" from A Winter's Dance 21:57 - Dublin Gulch "Christmas For Cowboys" from The Best Of A Celtic Cowboy Christmas (Double Album) 25:13 - Stephanie Claussen "Ce Jour de l'An" from Light so Brilliant: Carols and Tunes for Christmas 27:58 - Liz Madden "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" from Christmas with Liz Madden 30:36 - THANK YOU FOR SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! Podcast ads help keep the lights on. But you keep the music playing. Your support on Patreon funds the heart of this show, from audio engineering and design to promotion and the Celtic music I share each week. As a Patron, you get ad-free episodes, a private podcast feed, and the joy of knowing you're helping this Celtic music community thrive. All for as little as $3 a 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, $3, $8, $25 or become and underwriter for the podcast for $100 per month for as long as you want to support the show Keep listening to Celtic Christmas Music to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. You can become a generous Christmas Patron at patreon.com/celticchristmas . 31:52 - Cedar Dobson "Carol of the Bells" from A Whistle Wonderland: Christmas Melodies in a Celtic Style 35:12 - Screaming Orphans "Jingle Bells" from Happy Christmas, Vol. 1 37:10 - Keltricity "A Daisy in December" from A Celtic Christmas 40:21 - Brad Tuck "Child's First Christmas" from Songs for Christmastime 43:51 - CLOSING 45:20 - Marc Gunn "Silent Night" from Celtic Christmas Greetings 48:25 - 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 think 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  

Step into the twilight of the Celtic year with songs and stories of magic and mystery. From faerie dances to ghostly gatherings, celebrate Samhain with the spirit of Celtic song On the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #732 - - Subscribe now! Téada, Banshee in the Kitchen, Bealtaine, Open The Door For Three, The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater, Jared Bogle, The Secret Commonwealth, Tiller's Folly, The Drowsy Lads, Cathy Jordan & Kevin Burke & Seamie O'Dowd, The Friel Sisters, Kris Colt, Tradify, Alexander James Adams, Ockham's Razor, Brobdingnagian Bards GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Téada "Jigs/Slip Jig: The Jig of the Dead / I Have a House of My Own with a Chimney Built on the Top of It / Paddy Breen's / The Bird's Call" from Ainneoin na stoirme / In spite of the storm 4:12 - WELCOME 5:52 - Banshee in the Kitchen "Banish Lisa" from The Last Pint - Not 9:10 - Bealtaine "The Fairy Session" from It's Pronounced Bealtaine 11:37 - Open The Door For Three "Billy from Bruff" from A Prosperous Gale 17:00 - The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater "The Faerie Ring" from Illumina 20:40 - Jared Bogle "Sí Beag Sí Mhór / Loftus Jones (O'Carolan Tunes)" from The Old Road Home 26:49 - FEEDBACK 30:02 - The Secret Commonwealth "Samhain Feis" from Uninvited Guest 33:14 - Tiller's Folly "Dancing With The Dead" from Two Dark Ditties 35:23 - The Drowsy Lads "Double Drum (live at the Milwaukee Irish Festival)" from Time Flies 40:40 - Cathy Jordan & Kevin Burke & Seamie O'Dowd "Faery Song (from The Land Of Heart's Desire)" from I Am of Ireland / Yeats in Song 43:33 - The Friel Sisters "Born for Sport/The Fairy Jig/Kissing & Drinking (Jigs)" from Northern Sky 47:21 - THANKS 49:32 - Kris Colt "Spirit of the Woodland" from The Voyage 53:45 - Tradify "The Fairy Dance & the Bucks of Oranmore" from Take Flight 57:18 - Alexander James Adams "Samhain" from UnSeelie Self 1:00:45 - Ockham's Razor "King of the Faeries" from Secrets and Silence [Explicit] 1:03:32 - CLOSING 1:04:50 - Brobdingnagian Bards "Lady Faery" from Marked By Great Size 1:08:38 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember—our planet's future is in our hands. The overwhelming evidence shows that human activity is driving climate change, from record - breaking heat waves to rising sea levels. But the good news? We have the power to fix it. Every choice we make—reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting clean energy, and lobbying our political leaders—moves us toward a more stable climate. Start a conversation today. The facts are out there, and the future is ours to shape. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You'll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don't need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic IRISHFEST ATLANTA Join us at IrishFest Atlanta on Nov 7 - 9, 2025. You'll enjoy exclusive concerts with Open the Door For Three with Special Guest dancer Kevin Doyle on Friday and Teada on Saturday night. Plus enjoy music from Kathleen Donohoe, O'Brian's Bards, Olivia Bradley, Roundabouts, The Kinnegans, The Muckers, Irish Brothers, Celtic Brew, Station 1 2 3 and special set from Inara and Marc Gunn. There are music and dance workshops, Irish cooking competitions, IrishTea, Irish Films, and of course, LOTS of Irish dancing. Celebrate your Irish heritage at IrishFest Atlanta in November. Bring a friend! Learn more at IrishFestAtlanta.com THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent.

Music from: Hawke, Blackmore's Night, Water Street Bridge, Siler and Clarc, 3 Pints Gone, Rowan, Barleyjuice, Langer's Ball, The Pride of Ireland, Waking Guild, Hob the Troll, Far From Home, Boogie Knights, Pandora Celtica , Quarter Master Band, Marooned, Jenneth Tollin, Cantiga, Dregs, Withe & Stone, Alestorm, Majestic Reign   VISIT OUR SPONSORS Bawdy Podcast https://renfestbawdypodcast.libsyn.com/ Happy To Be Coloring Pages https://happytobecoloring.justonemore.website RESCU https://RESCU.org The 23 Patrons of the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast The Ren List http://www.therenlist.com   SONGS Song 01: Dark Lady [08] by Hawke from Out of the Nest www.BedlamBards.com Song 02: Dance of the Darkness by Blackmore's Night from Autumn Sky www.blackmoresnight.com Song 03: Witch Of Colibri by Water Street Bridge from Danse Macabre www.facebook.com/WaterStreetBridge/ Song 04: Finnegan's Wake [18] by Siler and Clarc from A Little Longer Song 05: Mingulay Boat Song [02] by 3 Pints Gone from It's About Bloody Time www.facebook.com/3PintsGone/ Song 06: Ar Sorserez (La Sorciere), Muneira De Chantada by Rowan from Tales Through Time[01] Song 07: Juice of the Barley [02] by Barleyjuice from One Shilling www.barleyjuice.com Song 08: Bottom of the Bottle by Langer's Ball from Hold Tight www.TheLangersBall.com Song 09: Witch of the Westmorland [04] by The Pride of Ireland from Water, Hops, and Grains www.theprideofireland.com/ Song 10: Death By Goat by Waking Guild from In the House of the Goat Song 11: How To Dance For When I'm Dead by Hob the Troll from Stop Making Songs www.hobthetroll.com Song 12: Witch's Reel by Far From Home from Why Not www.facebook.com/WeRFarFromHome/ Song 13: Put a Wooden Stake Through His Heart by Boogie Knights from Oh, The Horror! www.sites.google.com/site/boogieknightsmd/ Song 14: Isn't It Grand [06] by Pandora Celtica from Dog Party (In The Key Of Swinging Cats www.pandoraceltica.com Song 15: The Dance Of Death by Quarter Master Band from Quarter Master www.facebook.com/QuarterMasterBand/ Song 16: Fair Maiden's Ghost by Marooned from Better Than Live www.marooned.us Song 17: Witches Dance by Jenneth Tollin from The Bardic Wyrd www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k-P7A6YetaThhJ-0wlYUSQ10LQAo4Ik4I Song 18: Spooky Medley [01] by Cantiga from The Otter's Pool www.cantigamusic.com/ Song 19: Bawk Bawk Brains by Dregs from Angelina Farewell Concert www.the-dregs.net Song 20: Punkie Night by Withe & Stone from Holiday Traditions www.witheandstone.com Song 21: No Grave But The Sea by Alestorm from No Grave But The Sea www.alestorm.net/ Song 22: Ghost of Edward Teach [01] by Majestic Reign from Renaissance Steel www.matthughesmusic.com Song 23: The Witch Story by Side Tracked from Extraordinary Song 24: Skeleton Crew by Capt'n Black's Sea Dogs from Tales of the Black Dog www.facebook.com/seadogsmusic/   HOW TO CONTACT US Please post it on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/renfestmusic Please email us at renfestpodcast@gmail.com   OTHER CREDITS Thee Bawdy Verson https://renfestbawdypodcast.libsyn.com/ The Minion Song by Fugli www.povera.com Valediction by Marc Gunn https://marcgunn.com/   HOW TO LISTEN Patreon https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renaissance-festival-podcast/id74073024 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/76uzuG0lRulhdjDCeufK15?si=obnUk_sUQnyzvvs3E_MV1g Listennotes http://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/renaissance-festival-podcast-minions-1Xd3YjQ7fWx/

This week, we're turning up the voices that define Celtic music. From Niamh Dunne's haunting “Ballyneety's Walls” to Mànran's fiery “Mire,” from timeless ballads to modern folk songs—every track in this episode is sung from the heart. Discover the storytellers and voices that keep Irish and Scottish tradition alive, on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #731  -  -  Subscribe now! Niamh Dunne, Mànran, McFloosey, Téada, Ed Miller, Jesse Ferguson, Olivia Bradley, Don Gabbert, The Inland Seas, Skyrie, Marc Gunn, SeeD, Loveridge, Andrew D. Huber + the Gecko Club, Eclectic Revival, Screaming Orphans, Ainsley Hamill GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Niamh Dunne "Ballyneety's Walls" from Portraits 3:25 - WELCOME 5:39 - Mànran "Woah" from To the Wind 9:08 - McFloosey "The Briar and the Rose" from Fiacre's Fell 12:41 - Téada "Song: An Spailpín Fánach" from Ainneoin na stoirme / In spite of the storm 15:27 - Ed Miller "The Last Trip Home" from Many's The Fine Tale 19:09 - FEEDBACK 22:29 - Jesse Ferguson "The Raggle Taggle Gypsy" from Ten 25:53 - Olivia Bradley "A Gaelic Blessing" from Misty Morning Shore 27:39 - Don Gabbert "Devlish Mary" from Donovan's Fancy 29:42 - The Inland Seas "Cold Blows the Wind" from Crown of Clover 33:41 - Skyrie "Exiled" from Hunger Road 38:09 - THANKS 40:19 - Marc Gunn "Tae the Begging" from St Patrick's Day 44:37 - SeeD "We Will Fly" from FAE 48:59 - Loveridge "The Safety of Home" from As the Crow Flies 53:06 - Andrew D. Huber + the Gecko Club "Kickin' Whiskey" from Sailor's Rescue 56:41 - Eclectic Revival "Six String Salute" from Life & Love 1:01:01 - Screaming Orphans "Darlin' Girl from Clare" from Paper Daisies 1:04:12 - CLOSING 1:05:19 - Ainsley Hamill "Leave Her Johnny" from FABLE 1:08:55 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember—our planet's future is in our hands. The overwhelming evidence shows that human activity is driving climate change, from record  -  breaking heat waves to rising sea levels. But the good news? We have the power to fix it. Every choice we make—reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting clean energy, and lobbying our political leaders—moves us toward a more stable climate. Start a conversation today. The facts are out there, and the future is ours to shape. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You'll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don't need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic IRISHFEST ATLANTA Join us at IrishFest Atlanta on Nov 7 - 9, 2025. You'll enjoy exclusive concerts with Open the Door For Three with Special Guest dancer Kevin Doyle on Friday and Teada on Saturday night. Plus enjoy music from Kathleen Donohoe, O'Brian's Bards, Olivia Bradley, Roundabouts, The Kinnegans, The Muckers, Irish Brothers, Celtic Brew, Station 1 2 3 and special set from Inara and Marc Gunn. There are music and dance workshops, Irish cooking competitions, IrishTea, Irish Films, and of course, LOTS of Irish dancing. Celebrate your Irish heritage at IrishFest Atlanta in November. Bring a friend! Learn more at IrishFestAtlanta.com THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent.

The sea around Skellig Michael never rests. Waves slam the cliffs like a heartbeat, and mist rises from the rocks like breath from some sleeping giant. Eight miles off the Kerry coast, this jagged island looks less like a piece of earth and more like a fragment of another world. More than a thousand years ago, monks climbed 600 stone steps to live here, chasing silence, prayer, and the edge of heaven. Today, visitors come for the same reason, though they may not know it. Whether you're drawn by faith, history, or a galaxy far, far away, Skellig has a way of making you listen to what the sea remembers. And that's where today's story begins — between exile and return, faith and freedom, stone and surf. Because sometimes, we're all just trying to find our way back to the ocean. With Music from Niamh Dunne, Wolf Loescher, and Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira. This is Quest & Chorus #309 0:58 - Niamh Dunne "Ballyneety's Walls" from Portraits 4:17 - WELCOME TO QUEST & CHORUS Welcome to Quest & Chorus, where every wave might carry a myth, and every exile still dreams of home. I'm your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, and typically host of this show as Folk Songs & Stories, but today, we call it Quest & Chorus. And today, we drift to the edge of the world, To Skellig Michael, where the sea swallows history and monks once whispered their prayers to gulls. It's also where a Jedi gave up the fight. And where a selkie sings himself back into the sea. Today's theme may seem like exile or perhaps it's where you truly belong. Quest & Chorus is a 6-part podcast series. I fuse my love of Celtic and folk music, science fiction and fantasy, and travel into a podcast with a quest. In each episode, you will get a clue to unlock a secret reward. And at the end of the season, you will combine all of those clues to unlock an even bigger amazing reward. If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that at PubSong.com. UPCOMING SHOWS NOV 1: Georgia Renaissance Festival Fall Festival, Fairburn, GA NOV 8: IrishFest Atlanta, Roswell, GA with Inara NOV 14-16: CONjuration, Duluth, GA NOV 22: Georgia Renaissance Festival Fall Festival, Fairburn, GA DEC 6: Georgia Renaissance Festival Fall Festival, Fairburn, GA DEC 7: Nerdy Wonderland at The Lost Druid, Avondale Estates, GA @ 12 - 5 PM. 6:24 - Wolf Loescher "Rovin' Journeyman" from Child of Alba Please leave a comment on the podcast show notes at pubsong.com or wherever you listen. Email pictures of where you're listening to follow@celtfather . I'll send you a free gift and you can learn more about how to follow this podcast. News If you're looking for Celtic Halloween music, I have a large selection of such music. While my Happy Songs of Death album fits the bill, I also did a series of concerts inspired by that theme for several years. Follow the link in the shownotes for details. A big thanks to my… 7:45 - GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON If you enjoy this podcast or you love listening to my music, please follow my Celtfather Patreon page. You can sign up for free and get updates on what's new and you can get an ad-free edition of this podcast before public listeners. But you get so much more when you become a Patron of the Arts. Patreon is one of the ways modern musicians and podcasters make a living. For just $5 per month, you'll get exclusive, unreleased songs, podcasts, video concerts, bootleg concerts, and so much more. Email follow@celtfather to get more details! 9:47 - Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira "Going Home" from Here To Stay 13:15 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. In 2026, you can join me for a Celtic Invasion of Galicia in Spain. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. Let's begin the… 13:47 - QUEST & CHORUS of SKELLIG MICHAEL Eight miles off the coast of County Kerry is the island of Skellig Michael. It is a jagged twin-peaked island. Its name comes from the Irish Sceilg Mhichíl which means Michael's Rock. It was dedicated to the Archangel Michael. The island's history began in the sixth century. Monks sought isolation and closeness to God. So they settled there because the early Irish monastic tradition valued hardship, solitude, and spiritual testing. The monks carved out a small community on narrow terraces more than 600 steps above sea level. The monastic settlement they built still survives. They built a cluster of beehive stone huts, stone crosses and terraces connected by narrow paths. Everything was dry-stone construction. That means they were fitted together without mortar. They were built so well that they have lasted over a millennium. The monks grew small gardens, caught seabirds and fish, and collected rainwater in cisterns. They survived off of what the island would allow. Skellig Michael was a center of devotion to Saint Michael the Archangel sometime after the 8th century. The island was also a pilgrimage site for centuries. Climbing its steps was seen as a form of penance and spiritual renewal. By the 13th century, life on Skellig Michael had become too difficult. Storms, isolation, and changing Church patterns led the monks to relocate to the mainland, near Ballinskelligs. But the island remained a place of pilgrimage well into the modern era. Skellig Michael is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is recognized for its exceptional preservation of early Christian monastic life and its haunting natural beauty. It's also become familiar to a new generation as Ahch-To, the oceanic world where Luke Skywalker lived in exile in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. Even now, Skellig Michael stands as a symbol of endurance, of faith carved into stone, of solitude turned to sanctuary, and of the fragile bridge between human devotion and the raw power of nature. LEGENDS OF SKELLIG MICHAEL One of the more famous legends involves the Tuatha Dé Danann and the Milesian invasion of Ireland. It is recounted in the Lebor Gabála Érenn (the Book of Invasions). According to this myth: As the Milesians sailed toward Ireland around 1400 BC in the mythic narrative, a storm was caused by the Tuatha Dé Danann. They are one of the faerie-like supernatural race in Irish mythology. Skellig's cliffs are sometimes mentioned as one of the treacherous places where ships were driven ashore. One version says Irr, a son of Míl Espáine (the mythic ancestor of the Gaels), was travelling from the Iberian Peninsula. He drowned and was buried on Skellig. MY THOUGHTS on SKELLIG MICHAEL 20:02 - Marc Gunn “Selkie's Life” from Come Adventure With Me Check out my blog of the puffins of Skellig Michael. Selkie's Life, Selkie Call of the Sea #234 Thank you for returning to the sea with me. Skellig Michael is not the end of the story. But it's where stories are kept safe. Next time, we wander the great alignments of Carnac, stones older than myth, standing like trees in time. Until then… If the sea calls you, don't be afraid to answer. 23:39 - CREDITS Thanks for listening to Quest & Chorus. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on your environment. Join the Quest and Sing Along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories    

We have an interview with Open The Door For Three today on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #730  -  -  Subscribe now! Open The Door For Three, Fir Aida, Billy Treacy & the Scope, Adam Young, Willowgreen, Thom Dunn, Dublin Gulch, Chance the Arm, The Inland Seas GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:13 - Fir Arda  "Young Catherine" from Carolan's Receipt for Drinking 4:07 - Billy Treacy & the Scope "The Sally Gardens" from Life 7:38 - Adam Young "Watch the Weather (trad version) " from Yearbook 11:09 - Willowgreen "Scottish Settler's Lament" from Willowgreen III 16:37 - Open The Door For Three "The Fairy Jig Set" from A Prosperous Gale 20:36 - Open The Door For Three "The Jackson and Jane Suite" from A Prosperous Gale 30:14 - Open The Door For Three "Celia Connellan" from A Prosperous Gale 35:13 - Thom Dunn "The Boys From County Cork" from Forfocséic, Volume 1 38:02 - Dublin Gulch "Dispute at the Crossroads/Maids of Mount Cisco/The Scholar" from Tap 'Er Light 42:33 - Chance the Arm "Seven Shields" from All in Good Time 46:37 - The Inland Seas "Cold Blows the Wind" from Crown of Clover 50:36 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember—our planet's future is in our hands. The overwhelming evidence shows that human activity is driving climate change, from record  -  breaking heat waves to rising sea levels. But the good news? We have the power to fix it. Every choice we make—reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting clean energy, and lobbying our political leaders—moves us toward a more stable climate. Start a conversation today. The facts are out there, and the future is ours to shape. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You'll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don't need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC Visit http://celticchristmaspodcast.com IRISHFEST ATLANTA Join us at IrishFest Atlanta on Nov 7 - 9, 2025. You'll enjoy exclusive concerts with Open the Door For Three with Special Guest dancer Kevin Doyle on Friday and Teada on Saturday night. Plus enjoy music from Kathleen Donohoe, O'Brian's Bards, Olivia Bradley, Roundabouts, The Kinnegans, The Muckers, Irish Brothers, Celtic Brew, Station 1 2 3 and special set from Inara and Marc Gunn. There are music and dance workshops, Irish cooking competitions, IrishTea, Irish Films, and of course, LOTS of Irish dancing. Celebrate your Irish heritage at IrishFest Atlanta in November. Bring a friend! Learn more at IrishFestAtlanta.com THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent.

Hear the lively hooley of The Drowsy Lads, the poetry of Yeats set to song by Dave Curley, and the timeless tradition of Bua's ballads—on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #729  -  -  Subscribe now! The Drowsy Lads, Hanneke Cassel, The Ciderhouse Rebellion with Molly Donnery, The Homespun Ceilidh Band, Ed Miller, Bua, Seán Heely, Dave Curley, Tami Curtis, Brad Tuck, Jiggy, Open The Door For Three, Jamison Celtic Rock, Conamara Chaos GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - The Drowsy Lads "Lost and Found Hooley (Feat. Joanna Hyde, Tadgh Ó Meachair, Randy Clepper, Tom Fitzgerald, Enda Scahill, Ian King)" from Time Flies 5:30 - WELCOME 7:34 - Hanneke Cassel "The Marathon (for Boston)" from Dot the Dragon's Eyes 10:28 - The Ciderhouse Rebellion with Molly Donnery "Murphy's Running Dog" from A Little Bit Slanted 15:18 - The Homespun Ceilidh Band "Bananas On The Hats / Bee In The Helmet" from Home With The Homespun Ceilidh Band 17:09 - Ed Miller "The Wide Rio Grand" from Many's The Fine Tale 21:39 - FEEDBACK 24:46 - Bua "Soldier, Soldier" from Down the Green Fields 28:38 - Seán Heely "The Dram Circle / Quarantune / The E - B - E Reel" from Dramagical 35:13 - Dave Curley "Never Give All the Heart" from I Am of Ireland / Yeats in Song 37:13 - Tami Curtis "Grave" from Cavort 40:35 - THANKS 42:13 - Brad Tuck "Tie Me Down" from Stages 45:45 - Jiggy "Rise" from Hypernova 49:30 - Open The Door For Three "The Mermaid of Mullaghmore" from A Prosperous Gale 53:32 - Jamison Celtic Rock "Through Hills for Water" from Hafaguone 56:34 - CLOSING 57:54 - Conamara Chaos "Another Day" from Anord 1:01:10 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember—our planet's future is in our hands. The overwhelming evidence shows that human activity is driving climate change, from record  -  breaking heat waves to rising sea levels. But the good news? We have the power to fix it. Every choice we make—reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting clean energy, and lobbying our political leaders—moves us toward a more stable climate. Start a conversation today. The facts are out there, and the future is ours to shape. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You'll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don't need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic GET AN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST ALBUM PIN Want to wear your love of Celtic music? Check out our album pins—these are striking lapel pins inspired by our official podcast compilation albums, featuring some of the best Celtic bands we've ever had on the show. Each pin comes with a full digital album download, so you get great music and great style. Get all the details at magerecords.com And if you're a musician, I've got a full blog post with templates and tips to help you design your own album pin jacket.  WHAT IS AN ALBUM PIN? Follow Marc Gunn on Substack. IRISHFEST ATLANTA Join us at IrishFest Atlanta on Nov 7 - 9, 2025. You'll enjoy exclusive concerts with Open the Door For Three with Special Guest dancer Kevin Doyle on Friday and Teada on Saturday night. Plus enjoy music from Kathleen Donohoe, O'Brian's Bards, Olivia Bradley, Roundabouts, The Kinnegans, The Muckers, Irish Brothers, Celtic Brew, Station 1 2 3 and a special set from Inara and Marc Gunn. There are music and dance workshops, Irish cooking competitions, IrishTea, Irish Films, and of course, LOTS of Irish dancing. Celebrate your Irish heritage at IrishFest Atlanta in November. Bring a friend! Learn more at IrishFestAtlanta.com THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent.

The Quiraing is not a gentle place. Stone spires jut skyward, cliffs crumble toward the sea, and paths twist like they're still being carved by giants. It's a landscape that doesn't promise safety—it dares you to take another step. On Skye, they say even dragons once hid in these folds, rising to defend the island from invaders. And standing here, staring into that mist and stone, you can feel it: adventure isn't slaying dragons. It's choosing to face the one within. Music from Kinnfolk, Ed Miller, and Marc Gunn. This is Quest & Chorus #308 0:39 -  - Kinnfolk “Highland Laddie” from Star Above The Mountain 4:21 - WELCOME TO QUEST & CHORUS Where every hill might hide a dragon, and every fear might be your map. We stand on the edge… of a cliff, of a journey, of ourselves. The Quiraing, on the Isle of Skye, is a land caught between movement and stillness… earth sliding slowly toward the sea. And standing here, staring out over stone teeth and mist-choked valleys, you might ask: Should I go forward? Or turn back? I'm your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, and typically host of this show as Folk Songs & Stories, but today, we call it Quest & Chorus. Quest & Chorus is a 6-part podcast series. I fuse my love of Celtic and folk music, science fiction and fantasy, and travel into a podcast with a quest. In each episode, you will get a clue to unlock a secret reward. And at the end of the season, you will combine all of those clues to unlock an even bigger amazing reward. If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. Review of ALEP 6: A Long Expected Party. Stories: 6 mile hike Dressing like a hobbit Playing music with Kelly and Mitch in the Dancing Pony. Providing the atmosphere for Middle-Earth Sunrise over The Shire Singing beneath the stars. Ed Miller has a gift for turning lived experience into song. In “The Wide Rio Grande,” he tells the story of a young Scottish singer facing the sting of rejection at the U.S. border — and how that moment bound him to countless others who've risked everything to cross into a new life. It's a song about displacement and determination, about rules that separate and courage that refuses to be denied. From Houston to Laredo, from Scotland to Mexico, it is both personal and universal — a reminder that behind every border there are human hearts, still daring to cross. 11:19 - Ed Miller “The Wide Rio Grand” from Many's The Fine Tale The Wide Rio Grande Lyrics and music by Brian McNeill Fifteen years gone, the airport in Houston A young Scottish singer stands waiting in line He's been too long apart from the home of his heart It's a young Texas sweetheart so fair and so fine But the man at the desk with his uniform shoulders Gives uniform reasons and a uniform smile Takes more than a song son. The paperwork's wrong son Fly back where you came from just 5000 miles Come all you brave lads who follow my story I'll stand at the border and give you my hand Here's honor and luck, good health, and glory To those who would try for the wide Rio Grande London to Mexico, ready to try again Walk through a border that thousands have crossed Join the bold dispossessed of the South and the West For a white boy from Scotland, no irony lost But he knows as he reaches the light in Laredo With the guards looking on and the sun beating down That the hard law and order, the rules on the border Has made him at one with the men who have drowned Come all you brave lads who follow my story I'll stand at the border and give you my hand Here's honor and luck, good health, and glory To those who would try for the wide Rio Grande So the next time you walk the wrong side of the border Remember this song as you think on your lot For every man, Jack, who can take the road back Should think on the fortune of those who cannot For Wetback's a name that they whisper in corners But there's one man hear who will wear it with pride For a fence or a wall means nothing at all For a heart full of courage will ne'er be denied Come all you brave lads who follow my story I'll stand at the border and give you my hand Here's honor and luck, good health, and glory To those who would try for the wide Rio Grande Compadres and amigos who follow my story I'll stand at the border and give you my hand Here's honor and luck, good health, and glory To those who would try for the wide Rio Grande 15:50 - UPCOMING SHOWS OCT 11: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA OCT 17-19: MultiVerse, Peachtree City, GA NOV 1: Georgia Renaissance Festival Fall Festival, Fairburn, GA NOV 8: IrishFest Atlanta, Roswell, GA with Inara NOV 14-16: CONjuration, Duluth, GA NOV 22: Georgia Renaissance Festival Fall Festival, Fairburn, GA DEC 6: Georgia Renaissance Festival Fall Festival, Fairburn, GA DEC 7: Nerdy Wonderland at The Lost Druid, Avondale Estates, GA @ 12 - 5 PM. Please leave a comment on the podcast show notes at pubsong.com or wherever you listen. Email pictures of where you're listening to follow@celtfather . I'll send you a free gift and you can learn more about how to follow this podcast. News There is also a 10-day Sale at com for the 2025 Firefly Drinking Songs t-shirts. This is the only time you'll be able to get a copy of this shirt this year. The store closes on October 10. So get those orders in! October Patreon Membership Drive. I'm running a Patreon Membership Drive from October 1-10, 2025. When you become a Patron, you get a free album: Kilted Drinking Songs. I say a free album. But to be fair, you get several free albums. This is the latest. It features songs that were once recorded exclusively for this podcast. It's now together as a digital-only album. There's only one way to get it. A big thanks to my… GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON If you enjoy this podcast or you love listening to my music, please follow my Celtfather Patreon page. You can sign up for free and get updates on what's new and you can get an ad-free edition of this podcast before public listeners. But you get so much more when you become a Patron of the Arts. Patreon is one of the ways modern musicians and podcasters make a living. For just $5 per month, you'll get exclusive, unreleased songs, podcasts, video concerts, bootleg concerts, and so much more. Email follow@celtfather to get more details! 18:38 - Marc Gunn “Paddy Murphy” from Kilted Drinking Songs 24:17 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. In 2026, you can join me for a Celtic Invasion of Galicia in Spain. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. Let's begin the… QUEST & CHORUS of QUIRAING, SCOTLAND The Quiraing lies on the northern Trotternish Ridge of Skye. It's part of the largest landslip in Britain — a massive collapse of rock that stretches nearly the length of the peninsula. What makes the Quiraing remarkable is that it's still moving. Every year, the road below must be repaired, because cracks open and the land shifts. The cliffs and pinnacles here are not frozen in time; they are alive, in motion, reshaping themselves even now. Within this landscape are some striking features: The Needle, a tall jagged spike of rock; The Prison, a crag shaped like a fortress; and The Table, a grassy plateau hidden away within the folds of the cliffs. These names reflect how the landscape feels — not just natural, but storied. The word Quiraing comes from Old Norse — Kví Rand — which means “round fold.” It's thought to describe the way the land curves inward, almost like a natural pen or hollow. Local lore says the hollows were once used to hide cattle, especially during Viking raids. The geography itself became a shield, a place of protection. There are stories of dragons living in the Quiraing. However, the dragon stories don't come from ancient Gaelic tradition. They appear more in modern folklore retellings and travel writing — stories told to capture the atmosphere of the landscape. It's easy to see why. The Prison, a huge crag that looks like a fortress, seems like the perfect lair. The Needle rises like a spear ready to strike. The Table, hidden within the fold of the cliffs, feels like a secret clearing where wings could unfurl. One version says the dragons hid in the folds of the Quiraing, guarding the people of Skye from Viking invaders. When longships came over the horizon, the dragons rose from the cliffs themselves — wings beating like thunder, breath as fierce as the Atlantic spray. The Vikings fled, and the people survived. It's not a tale you'll find in the oldest manuscripts.  In a place where the land still moves, where cliffs shift and stones crash down, dragons feel less like fantasy and more like a natural explanation for the Quiraing's wild power. So when you set foot there today, you're not just walking among rocks and landslides. You're stepping into a landscape that invites adventure — where the air feels charged, as if dragons might still be hiding just behind the next ridge, waiting for the moment to rise again. In Middle-earth, places like this are where heroes are tested. This is where Frodo keeps walking. Where Aragorn faces the dead. Where you ask: Am I brave enough to keep going? Talk prompts: Fear is not the enemy—stagnation is. Talk about how fear can be a compass, not a wall. The illusion of safety: The “door” we hide behind may protect us—but it can also trap us. Personal story: Have you ever reached a moment of internal Quiraing? When you had to keep going even if you were shaking? D&D parallel: Every great campaign starts with a hesitant first step. Players choose to walk into darkness. The song's core idea: Adventure is not slaying dragons. It's choosing to face the dragon within. This song came from that moment— That catch in the chest before you say ‘yes.' That step forward that feels like a leap. It's about choosing the road that scares you… Because it also might save you. This is Come Adventure With Me. 29:24 - Marc Gunn “Come Adventure With Me” from Come Adventure With Me Your next clue is locked in the lyrics. What turns you to stone? Listen again. Write it down. Because sometimes, it hardens into walls. And sometimes… you have to break them. Thanks for walking the edge with me today. The Quiraing doesn't give answers.  But it gives perspective. Next time, we dive into a different kind of exile, on Skellig Michael, where legends go to disappear beneath the waves. Until then, wherever you are… Come adventure with me. 33:52 - CREDITS Thanks for listening to Quest & Chorus. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on your environment. Join the Quest and Sing Along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories  

From the timeless Cherry - Tree Carol to the shimmering Silver Lights of winter, Celtic musicians bring their heart and heritage to the season. Discover new holiday favorites and old traditions wrapped in music… on Celtic Christmas Music #86 WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. We want to bring a little magic and joy into your holiday season. Not just me, but all of the Celtic musicians we are featuring today. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes as well as how to support this podcast at CelticChristmasPodcast.com 0:14 - The Fire "The Cherry - Tree Carol" from The Fire's Very Scottish Christmas 4:11 - WELCOME 4:48 - Cynthia Shelhart "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen/When Christ Was Born (Tra Va Ruggit Creest)" from That Night In Bethlehem 7:25 - Sheri O'meara, Locklin Road "Ring That Bell" from Christmas Light 11:03 - Ashley Davis (feat. Shane Hennessy) "Silver Lights" from Songs of the Celtic Winter II 14:39 - THANKS 15:20 - Reilly "Good King Wenceslas" from Kick Ass Celtic Christmas 18:48 - Steel Clover "As Lately We Watched" from Season of Love 21:44 - The Chivalrous Crickets "Rise Up Shepherd  -  Bright Morning Stars" from A Chivalrous Cricketmas 26:34 - CLOSING 27:00 - Willowgreen "Our Wish" from Winter 30:03 - 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. This Christmas, let's give a little more than gifts. Reduce, reuse, and recycle—whether it's wrapping paper, gift bags, or the treasures we share. Thoughtful choices help protect our planet and make the season brighter for generations to come. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic THANK YOU FOR SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! Podcast ads help cover some hosting costs, but the heart of this Celtic Christmas show is funded by you. Your support makes it possible to bring you beautiful Celtic holiday music—professionally engineered, lovingly designed, and carefully curated. It also ensures I can keep discovering and sharing new artists and songs for you to enjoy. As a Patron, you'll enjoy ad - free episodes and a private feed so you can listen without interruption. Best of all, you'll know you're keeping Celtic Christmas music alive and thriving—all 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 any amount in between. Make it monthly or make it yearly to show your support. Keep listening to Celtic Christmas Music to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. You can become a generous Christmas Patron at patreon.com/celticchristmas .  

From barndances with Téada to soulful ballads by Niamh Dunne, and a Donegal homecoming with The Byrne Brothers—this week brings songs and tunes to move your feet and your heart, on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #728  -  -  Subscribe now! Téada, Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon, Niamh Dunne, Faoileán, Ashley Davis, Adrianna Ciccone & Ellen Gibling, The Byrne Brothers, Natalie Padilla, Toby Bresnahan, Dublin Gulch, Eamonn Flynn, Sylvia Platypus, The Irish Rovers, The Muckers, Ryan Roubison GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Téada "John Egan's/Saunders'/ Fort (barndances)" from Give Us a Penny and Let Us Be Gone 4:02 - WELCOME 5:43 - Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon "Comb Your Hair And Curl It/Boys Of Ballisodare/The Promenande (hop jigs)" from The Belles of St. Louis 9:00 - Niamh Dunne "Strange Affair" from Portraits 12:41 - Faoileán "An Bradán Feasa / Gan Ainm / The Changeling" from Far Hills 16:59 - Ashley Davis  "Lessons In Irish (feat. Cathy Jordan)" from Down By the Sea 21:03 - FEEDBACK 23:59 - Adrianna Ciccone & Ellen Gibling "L'Abbiamo / Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle" from The Pear Tree 28:18 - The Byrne Brothers "Home to my Donegal (Patsy Cavanagh)" from Living the Dream 32:14 - Natalie Padilla "Ngen" from Eostre 34:48 - Toby Bresnahan "Raggle Taggle  -  Congress Reel" from All In Good time 39:21 - Dublin Gulch "Sarah Daly/The Copper King's Daughter" from Tap 'Er Light 43:43 - THANKS 46:06 - Eamonn Flynn "The Anne's" from Anywhere But Home 51:21 - Sylvia Platypus "9th Street" from Last Hurrah 55:08 - The Irish Rovers "The Ballad of Tom Archer" from No End in Sight 59:28 - The Muckers “Black Irish” from One More Stout 1:03:12 - CLOSING 1:05:10 - Ryan Roubison "Nyth Y Gog" from Songs from the Willow Glen 1:10:07 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember—our planet's future is in our hands. The overwhelming evidence shows that human activity is driving climate change, from record  -  breaking heat waves to rising sea levels. But the good news? We have the power to fix it. Every choice we make—reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting clean energy, and lobbying our political leaders—moves us toward a more stable climate. Start a conversation today. The facts are out there, and the future is ours to shape. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You'll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don't need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic IRISHFEST ATLANTA Join us at IrishFest Atlanta on Nov 7 - 9, 2025. You'll enjoy exclusive concerts with Open the Door For Three on Friday and Teada on Saturday night. Plus enjoy music from Kathleen Donohoe, O'Brian's Bards, Olivia Bradley, Roundabouts, The Kinnegans, The Muckers, Irish Brothers, Celtic Brew, Station 1 2 3 and a special set from Inara and Marc Gunn. There are music and dance workshops, Irish cooking competitions, IrishTea, Irish Films, and of course, LOTS of Irish dancing. Celebrate your Irish heritage at IrishFest Atlanta in November. Bring a friend! Learn more at IrishFestAtlanta.com SHOP FOR NEW IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST MERCH IN OCTOBER From October 1–8 only, the Mage Records store has new Irish & Celtic Music Podcast merch. Pick up limited - edition CDs, exclusive album pins, and a special bundle. These are rare collections—once they're gone, they're gone. Don't miss this one - week chance to celebrate Celtic music and support the podcast. Get yours at magerecords.com THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent.

Welcome to Quest & Chorus, where songs remember what history forgets. I'm your bard, and today, we climb a legendary cliff—where myth and memory blur. To Tintagel. Some say King Arthur was born here. Others say he died here. And whether that's true or not doesn't really matter… Because this place feels like the kind of place where someone says goodbye. Today, we raise a glass—to stories that fade, and the people who carry them. This is Quest & Chorus #307 0:30 - Heather Dale “Mordred's Lullaby” from The Trial of Lancelot and The Secret World of Celtic Rock 3:41 - WELCOME TO QUEST & CHORUS Where every place has a story, every story has a song, and every song is a step in the quest. I'm your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, and typically host of this show as Folk Songs & Stories, but today, we call it Quest & Chorus. Quest & Chorus is a 6-part podcast series. I fuse my love of music, science fiction and fantasy, and travel into a podcast with a quest. In each episode, you will get a clue to unlock a secret reward. And at the end of the season, you will combine all of those clues to unlock an even bigger amazing reward. If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. UPCOMING SHOWS SEP 24-28: ALEP 6, Harrodsburg, KY OCT 11: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA OCT 17-19: MultiVerse, Peachtree City, GA NOV 1: Georgia Renaissance Festival Fall Festival, Fairburn, GA NOV 8: IrishFest Atlanta, Roswell, GA with Inara Please leave a comment on the podcast show notes at pubsong.com or wherever you listen. Email pictures of where you're listening to follow@celtfather . I'll send you a free gift and you can learn more about how to follow this podcast. News October Patreon Membership Drive. Get a free album: Field of Drams: Kilted Drinking Songs Flash Sale on MageRecords.com Guess the Secret Word to Unlock a reward. A big thanks to my… GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON If you enjoy this podcast or you love listening to my music, please follow my Celtfather Patreon page. You can sign up for free and get updates on what's new and you can get an ad-free edition of this podcast before public listeners. But you get so much more when you become a Patron of the Arts. Patreon is one of the ways modern musicians and podcasters make a living. For just $5 per month, you'll get exclusive, unreleased songs, podcasts, video concerts, bootleg concerts, and so much more. Email follow@celtfather to get more details! 7:55 - Brobdingnagian Bards “Do Virgins Tast Better Medley” from A Faire To Remember 12:43 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. In 2026, you can join me for a Celtic Invasion of Galicia in Spain. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. Let's begin the… QUEST & CHORUS of TINTAGEL, CORNWALL - History & Myth Tintagel is carved into the coast of Cornwall — cliffs like the broken edge of a sword, sea spray rising like breath. Ruins cling to the stone. A castle? Maybe. A dream? Definitely. But before we step into the realm of Arthur and Avalon, let's talk about what Tintagel really is.

Fiddles fly, voices soar, and traditions come alive on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #727  -  -  Subscribe now! Jigjam, Téada, Jeff Blaney, Norse Gael, Bealtaine, Goitse, Dan Possumato, Crikwater, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, Golden Bough, Brobdingnagian Bards, Enda Reilly, Tartanic, Caliceltic, Liz Carroll GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Jigjam "Greenhill's Gold" from Phoenix 4:16 - WELCOME 6:21 - Téada "Reels: The Reel with the Birl / Carraigín Ruadh / Ryan's Rant" from Ainneoin na stoirme / In spite of the storm 9:29 - Jeff Blaney "When I Am Home (In America)" from Exodus 11:43 - Norse Gael "Creadeamh Sí" from Finscéal 15:12 - Bealtaine "The Ducks of Dublin Town" from Factories & Mills, Shipyards & Mines 18:43 - FEEDBACK 22:06 - Goitse "Write Me Down" from Rosc 25:46 - Dan Possumato "Planxty Dermot Grogan (feat. Teresa Baker & Elizabeth Nicholson)" from An Teachín Gorm 29:40 - Crikwater "Yarmouth Town (Live)" from Live in Buffalo 33:09 - Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira "Road Trip to Cape Breton" from Here To Stay 36:56 - Golden Bough "Glencoe" from Westering Home 40:49 - THANKS 44:15 - Brobdingnagian Bards "Mother's Blood" from Another Faire to Remember 48:00 - Enda Reilly "An Bua Ag Bláth Chliath" from Hy - Brasil 50:57 - Tartanic "Ballz/Ringworm" from Unleashed 55:46 - Caliceltic "The Man in the Boat" from Paddy Paradise 58:40 - CLOSING 59:42 - Liz Carroll "Hanley's House of Happiness” from Lake Effect 1:03:01 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember—our planet's future is in our hands. The overwhelming evidence shows that human activity is driving climate change, from record  -  breaking heat waves to rising sea levels. But the good news? We have the power to fix it. Every choice we make—reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting clean energy, and lobbying our political leaders—moves us toward a more stable climate. Start a conversation today. The facts are out there, and the future is ours to shape. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You'll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don't need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic IRISHFEST ATLANTA Join us at IrishFest Atlanta on Nov 7 - 9, 2025. You'll enjoy exclusive concerts with Open the Door For Three with Special Guest Liz Carroll on Friday and Teada on Saturday night. Plus enjoy music from Kathleen Donohoe, O'Brian's Bards, Olivia Bradley, Roundabouts, The Kinnegans, The Muckers, Irish Brothers, Celtic Brew, Station 1 2 3 and special set from Inara and Marc Gunn. There are music and dance workshops, Irish cooking competitions, IrishTea, Irish Films, and of course, LOTS of Irish dancing. Celebrate your Irish heritage at IrishFest Atlanta in November. Bring a friend! Learn more at IrishFestAtlanta.com THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent.

Interview with Teada today on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #726  -  Subscribe now! Teada, Ryan Mccombe, Eimear Arkins, We Banjo 3, Caliceltic, Wylde Nept, No Murder No Moustache GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:15 - Ryan Mccombe “My Side of the Ocean (NYC Session 2025)” from My Side of the Ocean 3:28 - WELCOME 5:53 - Eimear Arkins “Thirteen Arches / The Hairy Chested Frog (Reels)” from Here & There 8:40 - We Banjo 3 “Alive With You” from Open The Road 11:33 - INTERVIEW WITH TEADA – INTRO 11:59 - INTERVIEW WITH TEADA 19:03 - Téada "The League Reel/Peter Horan's/The Flannel Jacket (reels)" from Give Us a Penny and Let Us Be Gone 22:41 - INTERVIEW WITH TEADA 28:06 - Téada "March / Hornpipe / Slow Reel - Among Friends / Hornpipe No. 139 / The Staten Island" from Coiscéim Coiligh / As the Days Brighten 33:14 - INTERVIEW WITH TEADA 42:21 - Téada "Reels - Greta's Favourite / Grist for the Mill / Ríl Johnny Phádraig Pheter" from Coiscéim Coiligh / As the Days Brighten 46:14 - THANKS 48:09 - Erin Ruth “Estrelina” from Traditions & Original Work 52:12 - Lane to the Glen “Aughamore / The Bog of Allen / Tom Maguire's Fancy (Reels)” from Lane to the Glen 55:42 - CLOSING 56:27 - No Murder No Moustache “Feels Like Home” from The Odds Are Stacked Against [Explicit] 59:00 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember—our planet's future is in our hands. The overwhelming evidence shows that human activity is driving climate change, from record  -  breaking heat waves to rising sea levels. But the good news? We have the power to fix it. Every choice we make—reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting clean energy, and lobbying our political leaders—moves us toward a more stable climate. Start a conversation today. The facts are out there, and the future is ours to shape. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You'll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don't need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic GET AN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST ALBUM PIN Want to wear your love of Celtic music? Check out our album pins—these are striking lapel pins inspired by our official podcast compilation albums, featuring some of the best Celtic bands we've ever had on the show. Each pin comes with a full digital album download, so you get great music and great style. Get all the details at magerecords.com And if you're a musician, I've got a full blog post with templates and tips to help you design your own album pin jacket.  WHAT IS AN ALBUM PIN? IRISHFEST ATLANTA Join us at IrishFest Atlanta on Nov 7 - 9, 2025. You'll enjoy exclusive concerts with Open the Door For Three with Special Guest Liz Carroll on Friday and Teada on Saturday night. Plus enjoy music from Kathleen Donohoe, O'Brian's Bards, Olivia Bradley, Roundabouts, The Kinnegans, The Muckers, Irish Brothers, Celtic Brew, Station 1 2 3 and special set from Inara and Marc Gunn. There are music and dance workshops, Irish cooking competitions, IrishTea, Irish Films, and of course, LOTS of Irish dancing. Celebrate your Irish heritage at IrishFest Atlanta in November. Bring a friend! Learn more at IrishFestAtlanta.com TULUA CONCERT I finally posted the Tulua concert from my Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland. It is exclusively available on Patreon THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent.