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Live from the performance studio of our sibling station, WTMD in Towson, it's the annual Midday Holiday Concert with Helicon and Friends. On Saturday, Helicon and a host of other traditional artists will present their 38th Annual Winter Solstice Concert at Goucher College. The musicians performing on Midday include Robin Bullock, Chris Norman, Ken Kolodner, Brad Kolodner, Alex Lacquement, Sean McComiskey and Elke Baker. Special thanks to Audio Engineer Charlie Hughes and the WTMD staff for hosting Midday at their performance studio in Towson.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

On 88.1, WYPR, broadcasting and streaming live from the performance studio of our sister station, WTMD in Towson, it's the annual Midday Holiday Concert with Helicon and Friends. On Saturday, Helicon and a host of other traditional artists will present their 37th annual Winter Solstice Concerts at Goucher College's Kraushaar Auditorium, with shows at 3:30 and 7:30pm. For many of the past 37 years, the musicians have been appearing here on WYPR the day before those performances with a special musical preview. Helicon, an acoustic trio formed in 1987 by guitarist Robin Bullock, flutist Chris Norman and master hammer dulcimer player Ken Kolodner, will be joined tomorrow by members of the Ken and Brad Kolodner Quartet, which also includes Alex Lacquement and Rachel Eddy, with special returning musician, Scottish National Fiddle Champion Elke Baker. And Charm City Junction bandleader Brad Kolodner will be joined by Alex Lacquement, Sean McComiskey and Elke Baker. The Winter Solstice Concerts will also feature six-time North American Step-Dance Champion Jonathon Srour and step-dancer Katie Ortel. Many, if not quite all, of those folks join host Tom Hall this afternoon here at WYPR's sister station, WTMD. In addition to today's live radio broadcast and our audio livestream at the WYPR home page, we also streamed live video of today's Holiday Concert on the WYPR YouTube page, so you can check us out there, too. Special thanks to Audio Engineer Charlie Hughes, WTMD Assistant Chief Engineer Megan Amoss, WTMD/WYPR Director of Events and Community Engagement Sam Sessa, and the staff of WTMD for hosting Midday at their performance studio in Towson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Tom is joined live on Zoom by Helicon, the renowned traditional music trio that includes Ken Kolodner, Robin Bullock and Chris Norman, along with members of the old-timey, roots music group Charm City Junctionand The Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet, for our annual Holiday Concert. Helicon has been delighting their fans here in Baltimore with a Winter Solstice Concert for 36 years. They continue this great Baltimore holiday tradition with two live, COVID-safe performances tomorrow (Saturday, December 18) at 3:30 and 7:30 pm, at Goucher College's Kraushaar Auditorium. In addition to Helicon, the Winter Solstice Concert shows will feature Charm City Junction, with Brad Kolodner, Alex Lacquement, Patrick McAvinue, and Sean McComiskey. The vocalist Rachel Eddy, fiddler Elke Baker, and North American step-dance champion Jonathon Srour will also be part of the festivities. For ticket information, click here. Guests on today's Midday Holiday Concert include: Helicon: Ken Kolodner, on hammer dulcimer, and fiddle; Robin Bullock, on piano, guitar, cittern and mandolin; Chris Norman, onwooden flutes, tin whistle, piano, and small bagpipes. Plus: Brad Kolodner plays the clawhammer banjo with Charm City Junction and The Ken and Brad Kolodner Quartet.; Alex Lacquementplays upright bass with Charm City Junction and The Ken and Brad Kolodner Quartet; Sean McComiskey plays button accordion with Charm City Junction, andElke Bakerplays fiddle withThe Ken and Brad Kolodner Quartet. Songs you'll hear on today's Holiday Concert: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (traditional; arranged by Helicon) / Christmas Eve (Ireland): everyone joining in  Lay Down Your Arms (Doron Levenson, Israel): featured on the CD, On a Cold Winter's Day -- Helicon with Elke & Alex: Black Eyed Susie (Old-time) from Ken & Brad's 2020 CD, Stony Run -- Ken/Brad & Alex Gesu Bambino (Italy, arranged by Helicon) -- Helicon Hop High, My Lulu Gal (Old-time) - led by Brad on banjo with everyone playing  - from Charm City Junction's last CD, Duckpin Enjoy the music, and Happy Holidays! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are traditional musicians and dancers continuing creative careers and group music events during the Covid-19 pandemic? How is social distancing affecting the jigs and reels? In this unexpected open of Season Four of Irish Music Stories, musicians from Ireland, England, Belgium, Sweden, and the U.S. address on and offline strategies… from a safe distance. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Chris Murphy, John Kerr, John Pradarelli, Sharon Murphy, Finn Agenbroad, Charlie Durfee, Mark Johnson, Will Coleman, Gary Usher, Dana Griepentrog, John Plock, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Randy Krajniak Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 40 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Haapvesi,” from January EPArtist: Assembly Tune: “Cat’s Meow,” from An Irish HomecomingArtist: Cherish the Ladies Tune: “Dark Low Jig,” from Irish Music Stories Production MusicArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Midnight Sojourn Intro,” from Kitchen SessionsArtist: Matt & Shannon Heaton Tune: “Bb Shuffle,” from Kitchen SessionsArtist: Matt & Shannon Heaton Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Irish Music Stories Production MusicArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Irish Music Stories Production MusicArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Ciuri Ciuri,” from March 14 video on Sicilian balconyArtist: Italian Neighbors Tune: “Mångatskrinna,” from All in AlwaysArtist: Laura Cortese Tune: “Noisy Curlew,” from Dear Old Erin's Isle: Irish Traditional Music from AmericaArtists: Eileen Ivers, Seamus Egan Tune: “Humours of Ballyconnell,” from JamKazam recordingArtists: Pete Strickler, Dirk Mewes, Kevin Rumery Tune: “Griffenfelt,” from March 31, 2020 Virtual Quarantine videoArtist: Folk All-In Band... watch VIDEO HERE! Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Irish Music Stories Production MusicArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Pound the Floor” from Irish Music Stories Production MusicArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Father Kelly’s Reel,” from Tune.Supply MusicArtists: Caitlin Warbelow & Chris Ranney Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Irish Music Stories Production MusicArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Oran Na Maighdean Mhara,” from Four / 4Artists: Kirstan Allstaff Tune: “Paddy Canny's Toast,” from A Sweetish TuneArtist: Noctambule Tune: “The Hunt Set Dance,” from An Irish HomecomingArtist: Joanie Madden & Michael Holland  Tune: “Johnny Going to Ceilidh,” from demoArtists: Flynn Cohen & Matt Heaton Tune: “Lord McDonald’s” from Boston College Irish Fiddle FestivalArtists: assembled fiddle players Tune: “Foggy Dew,” from MBM Performs Irish ClassicsArtist: Music Box Mania Tune: “The Blackbird,” from Cover the BuckleArtists: Seán Clohessy, Sean Mccomiskey, And Kieran Jordan Tune: “Ratholdran Castle,” from Trian IIArtist: Trian Tune: “Cats Meow,” from Joanie’s Living RoomArtist: Joanie Madden

Today, Helicon, the renowned traditional music trio, joins us live in Studio A. Tomorrow, they continue a great Baltimore holiday tradition with their 34nd annual Winter Solstice Concerts at Goucher College’s Kraushaar Auditorium. Helicon will be joined on Saturday by Charm City Junction, the Ken and Brad Kolodner Quartet, and other traditional music performers, as well as the North American Step Dance champion, Jonathan Srour. Today, we’re sustaining a tradition of our own here on Midday. For many years, Helicon and the other band members have treated us to a preview of their Winter Solstice concert, right here in Studio A. Here's who's with us today: Helicon’s Chris Norman plays wooden flutes and small bagpipes, and he sings; Robin Bullock plays guitar, cittern, and mandolin, and Ken Kolodner plays hammered dulcimer and fiddle. Also here from Charm City Junction: Alex Lacquement, on upright bass and vocals; Sean McComiskey on the button accordion; and Patrick McAvinue, who was the International Bluegrass Music Association's 2017 Fiddler of the Year. The great old-time fiddler and vocalist Rachel Eddy is also with us today. Ken's son and CCJ bandmember Brad Kolodner was unable to join us today. But they’ll all be performing at the two Winter Solstice concerts tomorrow, at 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm. The 3:30 performance is sold out, but tickets are still available for the 7:30pm concert. Click here for more information. For directions to Goucher College, click here. We live-streamed our program today, and you can enjoy the video at WYPR's Facebook page.

Where do the tunes come from? When does inspiration hit? Shannon learns that it's all about timing, in this short story about a jig by accordion player Billy McComiskey. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to Chris Murphy, Naka Ishii, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Joe Garrett, Gerry Corr, and one anonymous donor for underwriting this episode. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 36 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Free the Heel,” from Kitchen SessionArtists: Matt & Shannon Heaton Tune: "Hometown Lullaby," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: "The Priest and his Boots," from Cover the BuckleArtists: Seán Clohessy, Sean Mccomiskey, Kieran Jordan Tune: "D Chimes," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: "Poor Timing," from Kitchen SessionArtists: Billy, Sean, and Mikey Mccomiskey

What do the Irish music and dance worlds think about practicing? Fiddle players Fergal Scahill, Finn Magill, and Rose Flanagan; banjo player Martin Howley; cellist Natalie Haas; flute player Nicole Rabata; and dancer Kieran Jordan share thoughts about woodshedding in the trad world. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to, George McAvoy, Michael Craine, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter. Joe Garrett, Gerry Corr, Daniel, and one anonymous donor for underwriting this episode. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 33 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tunes: “Tap Room, Mountain Road, Galway Rambler” (reels), from Rehearsal Recording, c. 2009 Artist: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Sabai Sabai,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Steps: isolated foot track from “Mountain Ramblier,” from Lovers’ Well Artist: Matt & Shannon Heaton with Kieran Jordan (feet) Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “The Priest And His Boots,” from Cover the BuckleArtist: Seán Clohessy, Sean Mccomiskey, And Kieran Jordan Tune: Intro reel groove from Rehearsal RecordingArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “G Meditation,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Dark Low Jig,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Horizons,” from BranchesArtist: Andrew Finn Magill Tune: “Megan & Jarrod,” from Ports of CallArtist: Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas Tune: “Mini Thanks,” from Flying Pizzicato Artist: Stephen Katz Tune: “Mutey Big Build,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Rockabye by Firelight,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Bill Cheatum / Kitchen Girl / The Donegal Lass,” from Live in Galway Artist: We Banjo 3 Tune: “The Blackbird,” from Cover the BuckleArtist: Seán Clohessy, Sean Mccomiskey, And Kieran Jordan Tune: “Galway Rambler, Mountain Road,” from Live in Germany Artist: Matt & Shannon Heaton with Kieran Jordan Tune: “Tracing the Lines,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Air Tune,” from Roots of the Banjo TreeArtist: We Banjo 3 Song: “More than a Feeling,” from BostonArtist: Boston

Why learn old songs from your neighbors, when the airwaves are brimming with NEW music? And how can a rooster’s crow affect singing technique? Hear stories behind Len Graham’s life of song in this month’s Cuppa Tea chat. No matter the aperture, apertoire, or repertoire, Len’s got a story (and a song) to suit the situation. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to hatao, Chris Murphy, Justin Anderson, Lynn Hayes, BrotherHug, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Joe Garrett, and Gerry Corr for underwriting this episode. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * *Music Heard on IMS Episode 32all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Song: “The Wheels of the World,” from Do Me JusticeArtist: Len Graham Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Chimes,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Fair Rosa,” and “Early in the Morning AKA When I Was Young,” sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Len Graham Tune: “Slip Jig Dreams,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “As I Roved Out” excerpt,  sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Len Graham Song: “As I Roved Out,” from The Heart Is TrueArtist: Sarah Makem Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Now Westlin Winds" (AKA Western Winds), sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Len Graham Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “John’s Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “The Moorlough Shore,” sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Len Graham Tune: “The Girl that Broke My Heart,” from Celtic Mouth MusicArtists: Joe Holmes & Len Graham Tune: “Farewell to Whiskey,” from The Star Above the GarterArtists: Denis Murphy & Julia Clifford Song: “Rambling Irishman,” from The Best of DeDannanArtist: DeDannan Song: “New York Bay,” from Max Hunter Collection #455 (c/o Missouri State University, Duane G. Meyer Library)Artist: Bertha Lauderdale Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “The Parting Glass,” from After DawningArtists: Joe Holmes & Len Graham Song: “Ye Lovers All,” from Ye Lovers AllArtist: Len Graham Tune: “Bb Intro Groove,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Fox and the Hare,” from When I Was YoungArtists: Len Graham and Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin Song: “Where the Moorcocks Crow,” from The Road TakenArtists: Len Graham & Brian Ó Hairt Song: “The Keeper of the Songs,” from live at WGBHArtist: Robbie O’Connell Song: “The Lowlands of Holland” [intro and outro only], sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Len Graham Tune: “The Blackbird,” from The Star Above the GarterArtists: Denis Murphy Song: “The Royal Blackbird,” sung live in the Lounge for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Len Graham Song: “The Parting Glass” [outro lilting], from After DawningArtists: Joe Holmes & Len Graham Tune: “The Blackbird,” from Cover the BuckleArtists: Seán Clohessy, Sean Mccomiskey, And Kieran Jordan Song: “Rooster Crow,” recorded by Benjamin Nelan used under Creative Commons license

This week, Baltimore based Old Time string and Irish button accordion band Charm City Junction recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with these masterful Maryland musicians. “From dance inducing Old Time rhythms and foot stomping Irish melodies to hard-driving Bluegrass, Baltimore-based acoustic roots quartet Charm City Junction creates a fresh soundscape that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats wondering where they'll go next. Featuring fiddle, clawhammer banjo, button accordion and upright bass, this quartet isn’t afraid to take roots music to new places — but always with an eye on tradition. Formed in 2014, Charm City Junction has taken the acoustic music scene by storm performing around the country gaining high praise along the way for their high-energy, captivating and dynamic performances. Bobby Britt takes charge with his virtuosic, powerful and musical approach to the fiddle. Clawhammer banjo wizard Brad Kolodner adds his playful, driving, melodic and groovy Old-Time touch. Sean McComiskey soars through the tunes and fills the gaps with his soulful button accordion playing. The versatile bassist Alex Lacquement drives the train, locking everything together with his commanding and tasteful choices.” https://www.charmcityjunction.com/about.html In this week’s “From the Vault” segment, musician, educator, and country music legacy Mark Jones offers a 1976 archival recording of Ozark original Charley Sandage performing the traditional tune “Blacksmith of Brandywine,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. From his series entitled “Back in the Hills,” writer, professor, and historian Dr. Brooks Blevins continues his exploration on the story of the Ozark Jubilee, one of America’s first nationally-broadcast Old Time barn dance country music television shows, based in Springfield, Missouri.

This week, Baltimore based Old Time string and Irish button accordion band Charm City Junction recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with these masterful Maryland musicians. “From dance inducing Old Time rhythms and foot stomping Irish melodies to hard-driving Bluegrass, Baltimore-based acoustic roots quartet Charm City Junction creates a fresh soundscape that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats wondering where they'll go next. Featuring fiddle, clawhammer banjo, button accordion and upright bass, this quartet isn’t afraid to take roots music to new places — but always with an eye on tradition. Formed in 2014, Charm City Junction has taken the acoustic music scene by storm performing around the country gaining high praise along the way for their high-energy, captivating and dynamic performances. Bobby Britt takes charge with his virtuosic, powerful and musical approach to the fiddle. Clawhammer banjo wizard Brad Kolodner adds his playful, driving, melodic and groovy Old-Time touch. Sean McComiskey soars through the tunes and fills the gaps with his soulful button accordion playing. The versatile bassist Alex Lacquement drives the train, locking everything together with his commanding and tasteful choices.” https://www.charmcityjunction.com/about.html In this week’s “From the Vault” segment, musician, educator, and country music legacy Mark Jones offers a 1976 archival recording of Ozark original Charley Sandage performing the traditional tune “Blacksmith of Brandywine,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. From his series entitled “Back in the Hills,” writer, professor, and historian Dr. Brooks Blevins continues his exploration on the story of the Ozark Jubilee, one of America’s first nationally-broadcast Old Time barn dance country music television shows, based in Springfield, Missouri.

Today, Live in Studio A, it's Helicon, the iconic Celtic-inspired trio of Robin Bullock (guitar, citern), Chris Norman (wooden flutes, penny whistle) and Ken Kolodner (hammered dulcimer, fiddle, hammered mbira). Tomorrow, the group reunites for their 33rd Annual Winter Solstice Reunion Concert at Goucher College, playing Scottish, Irish, Appalachian and other folk music. But today, in keeping with a Midday holiday tradition, Helicon is joined in our studio by members of the loval old-timey music band, Charm City Junction, including Ken’s son Brad Kolodner (banjo, fiddle, vocals), Alex Lacquement (bass, vocals), Sean McComiskey (accordian), Patrick McAvinue (fiddle, mandolin, vocals), with Rachel Eddy (guitar, fiddle and vocals). Join us for some great traditional, folk and blue-grass music, performed by some of the best musicians in the genres.Helicon’s 33rd Annual Winter Solstice Concert at Goucher is on Saturday, December 15. The 3:30pm performance has already sold out; check here for ticket information for the 7:30pm performance.Today's program was live-streamed in two parts on WYPR's Facebook page: in the first stream, the Helicon/CCJ ensemble plays a favorite holiday medley: ----Evening of Roses---- (Israel)/----God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen----/----Christmas Eve---- (Ireland), and Charm City Junction plays an Alex Lacquement tune called ----Turkey Trot.---- In the second stream, we hear the ensemble play ----Richmond Blues---- and ----Possum on a Rail---- (with Rachel Eddy leading on fiddle and vocals), a Danish tune called ----The Rumbling Quadrille,---- Robin Bullock's ----Storm Warning,---- CCJ's ----Hop High,---- and finally, a traditional Canadian foot stomper, ----Hangman's.----

What’s the story with traditional music and dance camps? And with Irish, Scottish and New England fiddling gatherings in every time zones, who heads to these annual events? Host Shannon Heaton talks with Mick Moloney, Kathleen Conneely, Seamus Connolly, Lissa Schneckenburger, Robbie O’Connell, Kevin Crawford, Cecilia Farran, Deirdre Cronin, Fiona Howell, and Brennish Thomson about what motivates instructors and students. Whether you already play or dance trad (or you’ve never had a Stroopwaffel) these stories might inspire you to pack your own flashlight and tune notebook in search of connection, creativity, and community. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to John MacDonald, John Kerr, Sharon Murphy, Paul DeCamp, Billie Neal, and Brian Benscoter for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 20 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune:"Pound the Floor," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune:"Hometown Lullaby," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "The Collier's Reel," from Classics of Irish Piping Artist: Leo Rowsome Track: "Halloween_Street02," from FreeSound Artist: Pooleside, licensed under the Attribution License Tune: "Kitty in the Lane," from Beginish Artist: Paul O'Shaughnessy Tune: "The Blackbird and the Hen, from Uncommon Bonds Artist: Mick Moloney Tune: "Abbey Reel," from Kitchen Session Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Reel Beatrice/The Abbey Reel," from Liz Carroll Artist: Liz Carroll & Dá¡thí­ Sproule Tune: "Heartstrings Theme," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "A Week Before Easter," from Recollections Vol 1 Artist: Robbie O'Connell Tune: "Meaning of Life," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Free the Heel," from Rehearsal Artist: Matt & Shannon Heaton Tune: "Megan & Jarrod," from Ports of Call Artist: Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas Tune: "John's Theme," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Eugenia's Waltz," from Dance Artist: Lissa Schneckenburger Tune: Session Reel Artist: Baltimore musicians, including Sean McComiskey, Josh Dukes, Laura Byrne (playing the part of Red Sox bleachers musicians) Tune: "Mountain Lark," from Carrying the Tune Artist: Kevin Crawford  Tune: "Dermot Grogan's" from The Coming of Spring Artist: Kathleen Conneely Tune: "Slip Jig Dreams," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Larry Get Out of the Bin / Elzic's Farewell," from Rubai Artist: Flook

How did fiddle player and composer Liz Carroll get her groove? How does anybody living a creative life manage? Liz’s thoughts about weathering different creative chapters, appreciating different styles, and savoring all the little moments are an antidote to the frazzled, the doubters, the unsure. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter, Scott Maurer, Michael Wilson, and Billie Neal for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 19 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Drying Out,” from Dear Old Erin's Isle: Irish Traditional Music from AmericaArtist: Liz Carroll (fiddle) Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “King of the Fairies,” from Cover the BuckleArtist: Sean Clohessy (fiddle), Sean McComiskey (accordion), Kieran Jordan (feet) Tune: “Boys of Bluehil,” from Acadia Trad School Concert Artist: Jimmy Keane (accordion) Tune: “Monemohill Reel & The Brocca Reel,” from A Friend IndeedArtist: Liz Carroll (fiddle), Marty Fahey (piano) Tune: “The Lough Derg Cross (Air)” from Religion, Metalwork, And Ceramics Artist: Liz Carroll and Friends Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “The Ash Plant,” from The Windy GapArtist: Laurence Nugent with Kevin Henry (flutes)  Tune: “April's Fool,” from Acadia Trad School ConcertArtist: Jimmy Keane (accordion), Liz Carroll (fiddle), John Doyle (guitar), Matt Heaton (bouzouki) Tune: “The Western Reel/The Road To Recovery,” from Liz CarrollArtist: Liz Carroll (fiddle), Daithi Sproule (guitar) Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “The Diplodocus//The Gandy Dancer/,” from TrianArtist: Trian AKA Liz Carroll (fiddle), Billy McComiskey (accordion), Daithi Sproule (guitar) Two Polkas: “Sock In The Hole/The Hole In The Sock,” from Liz CarrollArtist: Liz Carroll (fiddle), Daithi Sproule (guitar) Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “The Rock Reel, The Morning Dew, Reeling On The Box,” from Lake EffectArtist: Liz Carroll (fiddle), John Doyle (guitar) Tune: “Air Tune,” (composed by Liz Carroll), from Roots of the Banjo TreeArtist: We Banjo 3

Is there magic in the medium? Do different recorded formats influence how we hear and absorb traditional music? Are we missing out on anything now that it’s much easier to record and FIND recordings online? Jeff Kszaiek, Kieran Jordan, Happy Traum, Steph Geremia, Kirsten Allstaff, Elizabeth Sweeney, Jacob Deck, and Natalya Kay help host Shannon Heaton explore early wax cylinder recordings, VR music sessions and YouTube videos, and the special in-between realm of the cassette tape.  There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter, Mark Haynes, Chris McGlone, and Billie Neal for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 18 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Scotch Mary” (Reel) from The Francis O’Neill Cylinders: Thirty-two Recordings of Irish Traditional Music in America circa 1904Artist: Patsy Touhey, James Early & John McFadden  Tune: “Scotch Mary,” from JolieArtist: Nightingale (accordion Jeremiah McClane, guitar Keith Murphy, fiddle Becky Tracy Tune: “Mick Finn’s” aka “Killavil Reel,” from Session Tape at Cruise’s Pub Artist: Siobhan Peoples (fiddle), Murt Ryan (accordion) Tune: “Slip Jig Dreams,” from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton, guitar Tune: “Grupai Ceol Theme,” from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton, guitar Tune: “Chief O’Neill’s Favorite” (hornpipe), from instructional book Oil for the Chain Artist: Matt & Shannon Heaton Tune: “Monaghan Jig,” from The Francis O’Neill Cylinders: Thirty-two Recordings of Irish Traditional Music in America circa 1904Artist: Patsy Touhey Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,”  from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton, guitar Tune: “The Blackbird,” from Cover the Buckle Artist: Kieran Jordan (feet), Sean Clohessy (fiddle), Sean McComiskey (accordion) Tunes: “The Beauty Spot/The Ballnahoun Reel/The Cashmere Shawl,” from John WilliamsArtist: John Williams (accordion) — and Dean? Tune: “Modal Groove,” from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Linnane Terrace, from The Open RoadArtist: Steph Geremia Tune: “Bobby Casey’s” from The Green MountainArtist: Pat O'Connor (fiddle)  Tune: “Whistling Postman,” from Boston Session at Kitty O’Shea’sArtist: Sean Gannon (accordion), George Keith (fiddle) Tune:  “Whistling Postman, from CarouselArtist: Seamus Maguire (fiddle) Tune:  “Whistling Postman, from Last Night’s FunArtist: John Carty (fiddle) Tune: “Pearl O'Shaughnessy's Barndance, from GallowglassArtist: Kirsten Allstaff Tune: “Trip to Durrow,” from Shannon’s sunroomArtist: Jacob Deck (whistle) with Shannon assist on flute Tune: “Eanáir,” from LúnasaArtist: Lúnasa

What exactly IS folklore… and tradition (in 2018)? Host Shannon Heaton talks with accordion players Billy, Sean and Mikey McComiskey and folklorist Maggie Holtzberg about stories that transcend the bellows of the button box. Learn why it’s important to “sustain, enshrine, and pass on living traditions.” There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Susan Walsh, Chris Stuart, Brian Benscoter, Randall Semagin and Sebastian Winterflood for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 16 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Free the Heel” (reel), from Rehearsal, circa 2013 Artist: Matt & Shannon Heaton Tune: “St. Patrick’s Day,” from Cover the BuckleArtists: Seán Clohessy, Sean Mccomiskey, Josh Dukes, Matt Mulqueen, Kieran Jordan Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Pound the Floor ,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “The Blackthorn” from Joe Cooley Artist: Joe Cooley Tune: “The Diamond,” from Out of the BoxArtist: Billy McComiskey Tune: HORNPIPE from Live at Millennium Stage Artist: Billy, Sean, Mikey, Pat McComiskey Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: Silver Spear, from Kitchen Session Artist: Sean McComiskey, Cleek Schrey Tune: Ratholdran Castle, from Trian II Artist: Billy McComiskey, Liz Carroll, Daithi Sproule Tune: “When the Cock Crows it is Morn” from Live at Millennium Stage Artist: Sean McComiskey, Josh Dukes

How does Irish dance connect with traditional music today? And what’s up with all the different types of social, performative, and competitive trad dance? Kieran Jordan, Liam Ó Scanláin, the Glencastle Irish Dancers, and Jimmy Keane help host Shannon Heaton detangle a few musical threads in Irish dance today. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Seán McGinnis, John Kerr, Brian Benscoter, Davy McDonald, and two anonymous donors for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 08 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tunes: “Mount Phoebus Hunt and The Hunted,” from Cover the buckleArtists: Seán Clohessy, Sean McComiskey, and Kieran Jordan Tune: “Tracing the Lines,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “The Three Sea Captains,” from Cover the buckleArtists: Seán Clohessy, Sean McComiskey, and Kieran Jordan Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tunes: “Reagan’s, Shepherd's Daughter, Rolling In The Hay, Colonel Rodney,” from boholaArtists: Jimmy Keane, Sean Cleland, Pat Broaders  Tune: “The Sand Hunter,” composed by Maeve Gilchrist from Celtic Colours Live, Vol. 2 (2013)Artists: Nic Gareiss, Maeve Gilchrist Tune: “Munster Buttermilk,” from Solo FiddleArtist: Sam Amidon Tune: “Miltown Girls,” from Solo FiddleArtist: Sam Amidon Tune: “Breath, Body, Movement,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: "The Priest And His Boots," from Cover the buckleArtists: Seán Clohessy, Sean McComiskey, and Kieran Jordan Tunes: “Anlon McKinney, Mind the Dresser,” composed by Liz Carroll from Christmas Celtic Sojourn Live 2010Artists: Nic Gareiss, Liz Carroll

Hear some Irish music from Shannon Heaton's amazing podcast Irish Music Stories. You'll enjoy music from John Williams, Keith Murphy, Kevin Griffin, Eoin O’Neill, Sharon Shannon, Shannon Heaton, Maeve Gilchrist, Paddy League, Karan Casey, John Gannon, Tina Lech, Kathleen Conneely, Sean Clohessy, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Seamus Connolly, Sean McComiskey, Kieran Jordan, Girsa, Liz Carroll, Daithi Sproule, Trad Youth Exchange, McCarthy Family. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://bestcelticmusic.net/ Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.   Today's show is brought to you by Patrons of the Podcast Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You will enjoy a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions of the show, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. Thanks to our newest patrons. Thank you all for your generosity! Become a patron today!   Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS: Subscribe to Irish Music Stories on Shannon Heaton's website. You'll also find video tutorials on her YouTube channel to learn Irish tunes. * I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com   This Week in Celtic Music 0:16 ABOUT IRISH MUSIC STORIES - The stories behind the music 1:04 “Darley’s Reel, the Jug of Punch, Garrett Barry’s Reel” by John Williams from self titled debut 4:30 “Nous Allons a une Fete” by Keith Murphy from Bound for Canaan 7:32 “Seamus Connolly’s” (Jig) by Kevin Griffin with Eoin O’Neill, Sharon Shannon from Traditional Music from Doolin Co. Clare 10:23 “Aunt Jane’s Trip to Norway, It Goes As Follies & Eddie Duffy’s” by Shannon Heaton (flute), Maeve Gilchrist (harp), Paddy League (drums) from Blue Dress 14:58 THE GREAT IRISH SESSION 16:10 “Ae Fond Kiss” by Karan Casey from Ships in the Forest 20:10 “The Luachrachan's Jig / Hardiman’s Fancy” by John Gannon, Tina Lech, Kathleen Conneely and Sean Clohessy from From Tulla to Boston: Live at the Burren 23:42 “Golden Glove” by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Lovers’ Well 28:34 “I’m Waiting for You, The Magpie's Nest, The Thirteen Arches, The Sailor's Cravat” by Seamus Connolly from The Banks of the Shannon 33:26 CHAT WITH SEAMUS CONNOLLY AT BOSTON COLLEGE 35:06 ELEMENTAL EXPERIENCE OF IRISH MUSIC WITH SEAN CLOHESSY 36:07 “The Priest and His Boots” by Sean Clohessy, Sean McComiskey, Kieran Jordan from Cover the Buckle 37:42 “Captain, Captain” by Girsa from A Sweeter Place 41:00 “Tune for Mairead & Anna Ni Mhaonaigh” by Liz Carroll & Daithi Sproule from self titled 44:25 “The Tap Room, Galway Rambler, Mountain Road” by Matt & Shannon Heaton and Dan Gurney from archival field recording 48:51 LURE OF IRISH MUSIC 50:50 “Mug Of Brown Ale, Leg Of The Duck, Munster Buttermilk” by Trad Youth Exchange from From Tulla to Boston: Live at the Burren 52:40 “My Love is in America, The Milliner’s Daughter” by McCarthy Family from From Tulla to Boston: Live at the Burren The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at celticmusicpodcast.com.