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Shannon Heaton of Irish Music Stories presents “Ancient Tongues, Modern Times:  How Gaelic languages carry tradition” on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #713. Subscribe now! This Irish Music Stories episode aired October 13, 2020. Find the transcript for that show here. GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2024 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2024 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on Spotify to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2-3 weeks. It also makes it easier for you to add these artists to your own playlists. You can also check out our Irish & Celtic Music Videos. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC Do you really need to know any Gaelic when visiting Ireland and Scotland? With behind-the-scenes guidance from Stateside Irish speaker Brian Ó hAirt, and set against the backdrop of the forthcoming U.S. Presidential election, this episode of IMS scratches the surface of Irish and Scottish Gaelic. And explores how these ancient languages inform traditional music, and how they resonate today. You'll hear beautiful conversations and music from Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Séamus Ó Flatharta, Ciarán Bolger, Michael Coult, Julie Fowlis, and Mary Jane Lamond. We talk regional songs, apple crumble, and President Obama's gracious Gaelic address to the Irish people back in 2011. Learn how inspired musicians think in ancient words in 2020. Explore connections between language and music, how songs in Irish and Scottish Gaelic transmit emotion and carry history, and how languages lift people up (and ward off the evil eye). _____ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month's underwriters: Jane Knight, Tinka, Roland Hebborn, Marina Poggemann, Emil Hauptmann, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Randy Krajniak, Jon Duvick, Suezen Brown, John Ploch, Joel DeLashmit, and Gerry Corr. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on your environment. 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. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. Not just the big names you've probably heard of. But also the Celtic bands in your neck of the woods, at your festivals. It is here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to keep making music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their communities 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. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! You are amazing. It is because of your generosity that you get to hear so much great Celtic music each and every week. Your kindness pays for our engineer, graphic designer, Celtic Music Magazine editor, promotion of the podcast, and allows me to buy the music I play here. It also pays for my time creating the show each and every week. As a patron, you get ad-free and music-only episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, stand-alone stories, you get a private feed to listen to the show or you can listen through the Patreon app.  All that for as little as $1 per episode. HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $25. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Please email me. I'd love to see a  picture of what you're doing while listening or of a band that you saw recently. How are you listening to this podcast? I'd love to know that as well. The show is available on a bunch of podcast apps like Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Podcast Addict, iHeartRadio, Player.FM, Pocket Casts, Cast Box, Pandora, Podbean, and my favorite Overcast Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.  

Happy St Patrick's Day! We got carried with our 3 hour special. Instead you get 50 Celtic songs and tunes for you to enjoy for St Patrick's Day on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #701. 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 for Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:15 - The Friel Sisters "My Love is in America/The Yellow Tinker/Old Cuffe Street (Reels)" from Northern Sky 3:35 - WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and host of 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. If you are a Celtic musician and want your music featured on the show, please submit your band to be played on the podcast. You don't have to send in music or an EPK, and You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Just email follow@bestcelticmusic 5:32 - Nathan Gourley, Joey Abarta, and Owen Marshall "A Tailor I Am / The Shoemaker's Fancy / Donncha Ó Loinsigh's" from Copley Street 2 9:36 - Fialla "Dúlamán" from A Rare Thing 13:41 - W. Ed Harris "Arran Boat Song" from Family, Friends, Choices, & Memories 17:50 - Goitse "Green Fields of Canada" from Rosc 22:39 - Clay Babies "Dick Gossips / Dinky's Reel / Miss McLoud's" from Speechless Vol. 1: Sloppy Session in the Sticks 27:11 - The Irish Rovers "Drunken Sailor" from Drunken Sailor 30:04 - WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR ST PATRICK'S DAY THIS YEAR? Ellen MacIsaac: Probably gigging. Lots of work for musicians at that time. Patrick Rieger: That's a Monday. I'll listen to some music at home. My favorite pub will be a madhouse so I will be avoiding the place. Jordan Reeder: Guinness and the Irish and Celtic music podcast for sure!

Celtic music and culture will live on and on with a new Kickstarter. It's Celtic Forever on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #695 . Subscribe now! Sorcha, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Fialla, Arise & Go, Marc Gunn, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, The Byrne Brothers, Cherish The Ladies, Poitín, Ian Fontova, The Gothard Sisters, Dancing With Hobbits,, Mànran, Screaming Orphans GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on Spotify to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Sorcha "Stomp the Floor / Slide from Grace / The Mouse in the Kitchen" from Stomp the Floor 4:07 - WELCOME 7:24 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Limerick Liftoff/Little - Leaf Linden (slip jigs)" from Whirring Wings 10:15 - Fialla "Little Drummer" from Home & Away 14:00 - Arise & Go "The Dirty Bee: La Grondeuse / Mutt's Favourite / Break Yer Bass Drone / The Dirty Bee" from Meeting Place 19:11 - Marc Gunn "Selkie's Life" from Come Adventure With Me 22:48 - FEEDBACK 25:57 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "John Lover" from Twelve Months & A Day 30:24 - The Byrne Brothers "Trip to Herve's" from single 32:42 - Cherish The Ladies "Broken Wings" from One And All, The Best of Cherish the Ladies 37:56 - Poitín "The Maid Of Amsterdam" from One For The Road 40:50 - THANKS 44:34 - Ian Fontova "The Giants Path" from Tales of Olden, Vol. 2 46:55 - The Gothard Sisters "Wise One" from Dragonfly 51:08 - Marc Gunn and Dancing With Hobbits "Prancing Pony" from Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits 53:40 - Mànran "Foghar" from Ùrar 58:04 - CLOSING 1:01:00 - Screaming Orphans "This Is the Life" from Paper Daisies 1:03:36 - CREDITS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about climate change. What are you doing to combat climate change?  Let me know what you're doing.      Start a discussion with someone today. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. It is here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and get a free music - only episode. It's the same email address if you're a musician who wants their music played on the show. Just email. Just email follow@bestcelticmusic If you are a Celtic musician and want your music featured on the show, I would love to play your music. Please submit your band to be played on the podcast. You don't have to send in music or an EPK. You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music and learn how to follow the podcast. It's 100% free. It was a bit of a challenge, but I launched the 2024 Kickstarter for the podcast. It was a challenge because I'm just over two weeks out from having hip replacement surgery. It's incredible that they can do this major surgery and just two weeks later I am walking. I mean, I am still working hard every day to strengthen my leg, but just wow. Nevertheless, I only had two episodes in the can. And I'm struggling to stay on top of the podcast, let alone launch a Kickstarter. But the Kickstarter is designed to promote the podcast, so it makes sense to launch it as soon as possible. Anyway, if you love the podcast, hearing all of this great music each and every week, even when I'm kinda down for the count. If you want to preserve your love of the best Celtic songs and tunes of 2024. If you want to celebrate Celtic culture through music, please consider supporting the Kickstarter for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! You are why I keep sharing new episodes four times per month. Your kindness pays for our engineer, graphic designer, Celtic Music Magazine editor, and promotion of the podcast. Your kindness allows me to buy the music I play here. It also pays for my time creating the show each and every week. As a patron, you get ad - free and music - only episodes before regular listeners. You get to vote in the Celtic Top 20. You get free music downloads and sheet music. And you get a private feed to listen to the show or you can listen through the Patreon app.  All that for as little as $3 per month. A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Rebecca Ashworth, Seamus, William Brian Sachs, Michael, Mike Degan, Oscar García Muñoz, Matt Bergen HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $3, $12, $25. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. In June 2025, we are going on a Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland as we explore Ireland's southeast corner. We'll visit a whiskey distillery. We'll see castles and a windmill. We'll see ocean life on a ferry, visit a heritage center and see the beauty of the Wicklow mountains. This is a trip you will remember. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? I'd love to see a  picture of what you're doing while listening. Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? Send a picture. Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic. Christopher Patrick emailed: “Hello, Marc! I was just listening to the most recent 'cast, and enjoyed it as always. I was also happy to hear you mention my artwork for the upcoming kickstarter album pin. However, I need to say, my name is Toler. I know my email is MrChristopherPatrick, but my full name is Christopher Patrick Toler. Having a couple of cousins who are ALSO named Chris Toler, (and wanting the signature 'Chris P.' for a comic strip I also do, prompted the use of my middle name. I now find myself attempting to start a brand, 'Tolergraphics,' and believe having my correct name mentioned along with talk of my designs would be helpful. Thank you in advance for addressing this, Christopher (Patrick) Toler P.S. Still love listening to the podcast. I'm happy to be a small part of it!” Cheryl Arvio emailed: "Dear Marc, Loved the interview with Shannon Heaton, especially hearing about her time in Chicago and playing in sessions. My partner has known John Williams for years, and we are actually going to Brendan and Siobhan McKinney's restaurant tonight!  They host sessions there on Sundays. Great coincidence to hear them mentioned on your show just as we were planning to go to their place for dinner and a James Joyce program! If we run into them, I'll mention having heard the shout out on Irish & Celtic Music Podcast! Best, Cheryl"  

It's a brand new year. We're kicking it off with an interview and even more music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #692. Subscribe now! Natalie Padilla, Joseph Carmichael, Kyle Carey, Robert Zielinski, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Celtic Wood and Wires, Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps, Skyrie GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on Spotify to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:11 - Natalie Padilla "Balsamroot" from Montana Wildflower 4:09 - WELCOME 6:36 - Joseph Carmichael "Fechin' Inn" from Desiderium 9:43 - Kyle Carey "The Sere Wind" from The Last Bough 12:41 - Robert Zielinski "The Dragonfly" from Kiangardarup 19:07 - FEEDBACK 20:31 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "P Joe Hayes #2/Cottage in the Grove/Mother and Child (reels)" from Whirring Wings 24:35 - How Shannon Heaton found Irish music 32:39 - Irish Music Stories 37:19 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Thady Casey's & The Reel of Rio" from Blue Skies Above 41:08 - YouTube Channel 43:19 - Irish Session Culture 46:44 - Touring as an Irish musician 48:07 - Favorite Places in Ireland: Cruise's Pub in Ennis in County Clarre, Crane Bar in Galway City 51:07 - Recommendations 56:44 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Mantle of Green" from Tell You in Earnest 1:00:43 - THANKS 1:04:20 - Celtic Wood and Wires "Mrs. Murphy's Daughter" from Into The Music 1:07:32 - Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps "Love Rides a Slow Train" from Down to the Roots 1:10:08 - Skyrie "The Fish" from Hunger Road 1:12:34 - CLOSING 1:13:57 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Westlin Winds (song)" from Whirring Wings 1:17:42 - CREDITS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about climate change. What are you doing to combat climate change?  Let me know what you're doing.      Start a discussion with someone today. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and host of Pub Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. It is here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and get a free music - only episode. If you are a Celtic musician and want your music featured on the show, I would love to play your music. Please submit your band to be played on the podcast. You don't have to send in music or an EPK. You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music and learn how to follow the podcast. It's 100% free. Just email follow@bestcelticmusic THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! I am blown away by your generosity. You are why I keep sharing new episodes four times per month. You're also how I am able to do that. Your kindness pays for our engineer, graphic designer, Celtic Music Magazine editor, and promotion of the podcast. Your kindness allows me to buy the music I play here. It also pays for my time creating the show each and every week. As a patron, you get ad - free and music - only episodes before regular listeners. You get to vote in the Celtic Top 20. You get free music downloads and sheet music. And you get a private feed to listen to the show or you can listen through the Patreon app.  All that for as little as $3 per episode. A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Bruce, Brian McReynolds, Marti Meyers, Alan Schindler, Karen DM Harris, Emma Bartholomew, Dan mcDade, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Gary R Hook, Lynda MacNeil, Kelly Garrod, Mike Schock, Annie Lorkowski, Shawn Cali HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $3, $12, $25. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. In 2025, we're going to Wexford, Ireland. In 2026, we're going to the Celtic nation of Galicia in Spain. We're gonna learn about the history and legends behind the Celts there and experience some amazing Galician Celtic music. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? I'd love to see a  picture of what you're doing while listening. Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? Send a picture. Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.  

Learn how and why Shannon Heaton creates the Irish Music Stories podcast, as Matt Heaton turns the mic around in the sunroom studio. Tune into this Old-Time radio (half) hour celebration of community, DIY ingenuity, and weighted blankets. And learn about the future of IMS! For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and to contribute to this project, please head to IrishMusicStories.org. * * * * Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month's underwriters: Jeremy Hurley, Bob Suchor, Tom Frederick, John Ploch, Ian Bittle, Finian McCluskey, Sean Carroll, Jonathan Duvick, Chris Armstrong, Ken Doyle, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, Suezen Brown, Paul DeCamp, Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, and Gerry Corr.

A full version of this episode that includes music by both artists is only available on Spotify.  More information about Shannon's music and her podcast "Irish Music Stories" can be found at https://shannonheatonmusic.com/ More information and updates about Medford Brewing can be found at https://medfordbrew.com/ as well as @medfordbrewing on instagram. For more music from Max Heinegg check out https://maxheinegg.bandcamp.com/  If you have any feedback about this episode or ideas for future episodes, you can email medfordpod@gmail.com  You can also subscribe, rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Genuine, kind Christmas music from Matt & Shannon Heaton today as we spread Christmas Cheer. It's Celtic Christmas Podcast #61. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com.  WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and I love Christmas music. In each episode, I introduce you to a Celtic band or musician that is creating great Christmas music. I highlight their music in a Celtic Christmas Playlist on Spotify.  This show and our playlists are funded by people just like you on Patreon. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show.  As a patron, you'll get a music-only episode and will join the other 51 patrons who are helping spread Christmas Cheer! Sign up for as little as $1 per episode. Subscribe to our Patreon to spread Christmas Cheer today! CELTIC CHRISTMAS PLAYLISTS & NEWS The latest playlist is Christmas Drive. My idea was to create some good Celtic Christmas music for when you're out driving around. Imagine a smile on your face, Christmas joy in your heart, and a relaxing drive to nowhere. You can find a link to the Celtic Christmas Drive playlist in the shownotes As well as other Celtic Christmas playlists to follow: Celtic Christmas Women Joyful Celtic Christmas Music Christmas Drinking Songs Don't forget to check out the Top Irish & Celtic Music playlist as well. HOLIDAY FEATURE: Matt & Shannon Heaton One of the lovely things about Celtic music is the fact that just a couple of people can make a whole lot of music, and this is certainly true when it comes to Matt & Shannon Heaton. This music duo offers flute/guitar/bouzouki and sweet, sweet harmony vocals in arrangements that are quite lovely.  Deeply involved in the Boston traditional music scene, the pair plays together seamlessly, and the enthusiasm that they have for the music really comes through. There's a genuineness that is unmistakeable grounding their play. A husband and wife team can certainly telegraph their collective love for the music--and the sheer fun they have playing together. This one does it better than most.  The two are definitely experienced, and surround themselves with music in many different ways. Shannon has her own podcast, Irish Music Stories, and she's also the co-founder of Boston's Celtic music fest, which undoubtedly expanded her vision and abilities in the field.  Matt is front man for another band, the "surf-rock" Electric Heaters, and performs with a wide range of bands and musicians when he's not playing with Shannon. Each an accomplished musician in their own right, the blend of the two is a true celebration of musical talent—dosed with a wholesome affection for the Celtic sound. It's a pleasure to hear them play. The couple's Christmas song collection is filled with a little bit of everything. You'll find fresh holiday fare as well as traditional favorites like “O Little Town of Bethlehem” and “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” to sing along to. Irish music lovers will appreciate the jigs and reels that are included in the mixture, and there's certainly enough here to fill a holiday party to the brim with some good cheer.  Don't miss “Julius the Christmas Cat”—it couldn't be any sweeter, and is sure to be a favorite for those who love their feline friends. Nothing like a cute little "story song" to get in the holiday spirit! Other notable tracks in this collection include “Christmas in Mt. Horeb” and “Wexford Carol,” but there really isn't a bad track on the compilation.  There's 13 tracks offered here, and listeners who love the flute will really be pleased, as it appears often on these tracks. Soft harmonies and easy strumming on the guitar are other hallmarks of what this holiday album is all about. There's little doubt this will have a place in any rotation of Christmas music where an updated Celtic sound is welcomed.  You can find out more about them at https://mattandshannonheaton.com/  IF YOU ENJOY THIS ARTIST... Follow them on streaming and add one of their songs to your playlist. You can also buy music from them, sign up to their mailing list and share this episode on social media. The Celtic Christmas Podcast is free to enjoy. However, it is supported by the generosity of Christmas Cheer over on Patreon.  Celtic Christmas Podcast was executively produced by Marc Gunn. Thanks to our Patreon Show Producer Carol Baril.  The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Christmas Patron for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Nollaig Shona Daoibh!   #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic #mattshannonheaton  

If you want to share music with folks outside of your home, you gotta carry your instruments and gear (unless you’re live-streaming). And if you want to share podcast episodes along with show notes and other extras, you gotta build a site to share everything. Hear a bit about how guitarist Matt Heaton, fiddle player Laura Cortese, and flute player and podcaster Shannon Heaton have created their portable supply bases. And take in a Companion Chapter, from the new Irish Music Stories site. ___________________________________________ Thank you to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters:Nancy Kearney, Peter Lee, Tom Frederick, Brian Benscoter, Paul DeCamp, Suezen Brown, Gerry Corr, Joel DeLashmit, David Vaughan, Chris Armstrong, Irish and Celtic Music Podcast, Robert Levelle, Mark Haynes, Bob Suchor, Jon Duvick, Chris Murphy, Ken Doyle, Randy Krajniak, Susan Walsh, Rick Rubin, John Ploch, Charlie Durfee, and Ian Bittle. ——— Find transcripts, bios, related essays and videos, photos, artwork, playlists… and donate to IMS… at IrishMusicStories.org

Tin whistle with Marian Egan (Flannery) in Hulme. Touring New Zealand and Australia. First banjos and joining Curragh. Toss the Feathers and choosing work over the road. The social side of learning. Joe and Jack Cooley and the lost tapes from America. The Love of Lucia, Kitty's Twelve Roses and The Gort Mile. In this episode Angela plays: Port Chuilinn / The Munster Buttermilk / Bobby Casey's (Banjo jigs) The Coalminers / Patsy Toughey's / Finbar Dwyais (Tin whistle set) Flat Water Fran / Little Fair Cannavans (Tenor Guitar) The Rainy Day / My Margann / Coleman's Cross (Banjo reels) To listen, stream or download simply click a link below: Our website: https://blarneypilgrims.com iTunes: https://apple.co/2A6tUPm Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/3cPTkis Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3eIwBFy Or alternatively, simply search your favourite podcast app for the Blarney Pilgrims. To buy Angela's album 'The Gort Mile' go here: https://www.angelaushermusic.com/shop/ To read her beautiful liner notes go here: https://www.angelaushermusic.com/about-the-album/ To follow Angela online go here: https://www.facebook.com/ange.durcan -- Podcast Recommendations: At the top of the show Darren mentions a rake of podcasts he thinks are worth your time and money. Give them a whirl and let us know what you think. Irish Music Stories by Shannon Heaton: https://shannonheatonmusic.com/ims/ Tell Me A Story by Eddie Lenihan: https://shows.acast.com/tell-me-a-story-with-eddie-lenihan Fire Draw Near by Ian Lynch: https://campsite.bio/firedrawnear Blindboy Podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/blindboy Get Up In The Cool by Cameron DeWhitt: https://getupinthecool.fireside.fm/ That's it for another week. Angela thank you so much for all your time, chats and tunes. Cheers, -- Become a Patron Saint of the Blarney Pilgrims Podcast. We want the podcast to be free to listen to for as many people as possible. But without the support from at least some of you we couldn't keep putting out an episode a week. That's why we're asking you to become a Patron (Saint) of the podcast. www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims So, for the price of a pint, or a half pint for that matter, you can help keep this show on the road and be safe in the knowledge you have a halo above your head. For your good deed you will secure your place in traditional Irish music podcast heaven. But most importantly, you'll have helped pay for the other 99% of listeners that don't or can't chip in. And that, my friend, is a hell-of-a-nice thing to do. Darren & Dom www.blarneypilgrims.com www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims www.facebook.com/blarneypilgrimspodcast www.instagram.com/blarneypilgrimspodcast www.twitter.com/BlarneyPodcast

After a horrific week of social unrest in the U.S., and as Irish Music Stories begins a major overhaul, host Shannon Heaton offers a meditation on how cataloging and organizing can soothe the soul. There’s also plenty of music in this episode. Full playlist below. And for Japanese speakers who want to get started with Irish Music Stories, the first episode has been translated fully (transcript) by Ryoko Murakami (with Tomoaki Hatekeyama) HERE  * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Enda McGreevy, Rus Bradburd, Jeremy Keith, Kevin Doyle, Roland Hebborn, Christopher Stuart, Edward Schilling, Randall Semagin, Parker Abercrombie, Marji Gibbs, Sean Carrol, Peter Smith, Mike Voss, Ian Bittle, Brian Benscoter, Marc Gunn, Gerry Corr, Suezen Brown, Paul DeCamp, Rick Rubin, Kenneth Doyle, Susan Walsh, Emil Hauptmann, Chris Armstrong, John Ploch, Jon Duvick, Randy Krajniak, Joel DeLashmit, and Susan Walsh. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * *  Music Heard on IMS Episode 49 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Perfect Maze,” from Perfect MazeArtist: Shannon Heaton with Emilie Catlett and Natalie Haas Tune: “Dark Low Jig,” from Production Music for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “G Meditation,” from Production Music for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Haapvesi,” from January EPArtist: Assemble FKA Popcorn Behavior Tune: “D Chimes” from Production Music for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton

Ahh, the week between Xmas and NYD. Sure what else would you be doing but watching classic TV and making best of 2020 lists. Here's part 2 of our SMASH HITS 2020 to help you through. Don Meade -The Haunted House and The Lark on The Strand Shannon Heaton - P. Joe Hayes Number 2, The Cottage in the Grove and The Mother and Child Reel (with Matt Heaton) Elaine O'Sullivan - Toss The Feathers and Grandpa Tommy's Ceili Band Caitlin NicGabhann - Slip Jigs: Na Ceannabhain Bhana, Bean Phaidin, Nead na Lachan Hajime Takahashi - The Mountains of Pomeroy Geoff McArthur - Free Trade Hill Liam Thomas Bailey - Two Bird Stone Jody Moran - The Road to Lisdoonvarna and The Gatehouse Maid Mairtin Staunton - Trippin Up The Stairs and another jig Caoimhin O'Raighallaigh - The Lonesome Jig ('or an echo of it, anyway') Una Monaghan - An Dearcadh (from the album 'For') Michael Walsh - The Visitor (from the album 'Quarehawk') Rob Zielinski - Black Mare of Fannett / The Yellow Heifer Ewen Baker - Sheehan's Reel Mary McEvilly - Old Joe's Jig, Maid on the Green and Sweet Biddy Daly Kevin Crawford - Hula Hoop / Mary Bergin's Gan Ainm A huge thank you, as always, to these musicians who shared their music and their stories with us. -- To listen, stream or download simply click a link below: Our website: https://blarneypilgrims.com iTunes: https://apple.co/2A6tUPm Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/3cPTkis Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3eIwBFy Or alternatively, simply search your favourite podcast app for the Blarney Pilgrims. -- Become a Patron Saint of the Blarney Pilgrims Podcast. We want the podcast to be free to listen to for as many people as possible. But without the support from at least some of you we couldn't keep putting out an episode a week. That's why we're asking you to become a Patron (Saint) of the podcast. www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims So, for the price of a pint, or a half pint for that matter, you can help keep this show on the road and be safe in the knowledge you have a halo above your head. For your good deed you will secure your place in traditional Irish music podcast heaven. But most importantly, you'll have helped pay for the other 99% of listeners that don't or can't chip in. And that, my friend, is a hell-of-a-nice thing to do. Darren & Dom www.blarneypilgrims.com www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims www.facebook.com/blarneypilgrimspodcast www.instagram.com/blarneypilgrimspodcast www.twitter.com/BlarneyPodcast

A Belgian neighbour in Nigeria and a first encounter with the recorder and whistle; traditional music in Thailand and a global musical imagination; Maria Carey, melismatic singing, Paddy Tunney and the Ulster song tradition; Irish music with Chris and Aidan and John, and meeting Matt Molloy. Holding on to a singer so they don't drift away. Composing, teaching and podcasting, constructing a living in music. And, you know, heart and soul stuff - like hope. So - as you'll know from the chat, Shannon's got a very generous amount of resources and content for players and non players alike. You can find it all through her website. https://shannonheatonmusic.com/ Shannon's podcast, Irish Music Stories, is here (it's great): https://shannonheatonmusic.com/ims/ And if you're a social type you can follow Matt & Shannon Heaton's here: https://www.facebook.com/MattandShannonHeaton https://www.instagram.com/mattandshannonheaton/ And you can watch their YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ShannonHeatonMusic The tunes: The Mountain Road and The Galway Rambler The Belle of the South Shore (written for Weird Old Aunt Jane) Where The Moorcocks Crow (from the singing of Paddy Tunney) P. Joe Hayes Number 2, The Cottage in the Grove and The Mother and Child Reel (with Matt Heaton) The Irish Washerwoman This was a lovely experience, recording this episode. Early in the Boston morning for Shannon, late in the Barwon Heads night for us. Thank you Shannon. -- To listen, stream or download simply click a link below: Our website: www.blarneypilgrims.com iTunes: https://apple.co/2A6tUPm Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/3cPTkis Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3eIwBFy Or alternatively, simply search your favourite podcast app for the Blarney Pilgrims. -- Become a Patron Saint of the Blarney Pilgrims Podcast. We want the podcast to be free to listen to for as many people as possible. But without the support from at least some of you we couldn't keep putting out an episode a week. That's why we're asking you to become a Patron (Saint) of the podcast. www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims So, for the price of a pint, or a half pint for that matter, you can help keep this show on the road and be safe in the knowledge you have a halo above your head. For your good deed you will secure your place in traditional Irish music podcast heaven. But most importantly, you'll have helped pay for the other 99% of listeners that don't or can't chip in. And that, my friend, is a hell-of-a-nice thing to do. Darren & Dom www.blarneypilgrims.com www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims www.facebook.com/blarneypilgrimspodcast www.instagram.com/blarneypilgrimspodcast www.twitter.com/BlarneyPodcast

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY (non)LISTENERS!Now for something a little different!Shaun and Jim sit down with Shannon Heaton, the host of the Irish Music Stories Podcast!Shannon walks us through what makes an Irish session special.  How the tunes work, how someone can join a session, and why community is so important. This is a great episode with an amazing guest, and you definitely don't want to miss it!-Listen to the Irish Music Stories Podcast at https://shannonheatonmusic.com/ims/-Check out Shannon's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic If you enjoy this podcast, please make sure you SUBSCRIBE, rate & review, and reach out to us!Click here to visit our website!Twitter: @YNLPodcastFacebook: You're Not ListeningInstagram: @YNLPodcastIf you’d like to Support You’re Not Listening, please check out our Patreon page and become a patron to get access to all of our extra content, exclusive playlists, and more!For your FREE in-home trial of 5 different glasses frames from Warby Parker, go to www.warbyparkertrial.com/notlistening! Thanks so much for (not)listening!

Happy St Patrick’s Day! Two Hours of St Patrick’s Day music and a free Celtic album that you can download today on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Xavier Boderiou, Stringer's Ridge, The Selkie Girls, Kennedy's Kitchen, Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill, Beyond the Field from Single, Lissa Schneckenburger, Kinnfolk, Jesse Ferguson, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Catherine Koehler, The Kissers, Stephanie Claussen, KALOS (McKasson & McDonald), W Ed Harris, The Rowan Tree, Fir Arda, Celtic Conundrum, Avourneen, Tami Curtis, Pauline Scanlon, The Flailing Shilaleighs, The Wild Irish Roses, Kilmaine Saints, Ockham's Razor, Onde, Skeleton McKee, Battlelegs, Hugh Morrison, Eileen Ivers, Jiggy, Wolf Loescher I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:08 - "Wedding Reels" by Xavier Boderiou from Laimm 2:58 - WELCOME 4:45 - "Pikeman's March / Who'll Be King but Charlie? / Cliffs of Moher" by Stringer's Ridge from Handmade 10:57 - "Smeorach Chlann Domhnaill" by The Selkie Girls from Running with the Morrigan Pronunciation: Smear-Rock Clan Dow-ohl 15:32 - "Tootsie's Flowers, Money In Both Pockets, The Whiskey Of Truth" by Kennedy's Kitchen from The Whiskey of Truth 20:20 - "Race for the Sun" by Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill from Race for the Sun 25:35 - "Three Hugs for Luca" by Beyond the Field from Single 30:22 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 34:35 - "The Fair Maid By the Sea Shore" by Lissa Schneckenburger from Song 37:49 - "New Rigged Ship / Lady's Cup of Tea / Drag Her Round the Road" by Kinnfolk from Kinnfolk 41:01 - "The Sally Gardens" by Jesse Ferguson from The Sally Gardens 43:45 - "Jiggle the Old Bones" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Sleep Deprivation 48:30 - “May Morning Dew” by Catherine Koehler from Stone Upon Stone 52:07 - "Foggy Dew (feat. Monica Martin)" by The Kissers from Three Sails 56:38 - "Ae Fond Kiss / Rory Dall's Port" by Stephanie Claussen from The Road Home from Skye: Scottish and Irish Tunes 1:07:07 - THANKS TO PATRONS 1:04:18 - "Geordie" by KALOS (McKasson & McDonald) from Harbour 1:07:36 - "Crowley's/Johnny D's" by W Ed Harris from Turas Ceilteach Pronunciation: Tour-ahs Kell-tuk kell-tach 1:11:40 - "One And All" by The Rowan Tree from Kolar's Gold 1:13:59 - "O'Carolans Welcome" by Fir Arda from Greenhouse Sessions Part 2 1:18:26 - "A Chance" by Celtic Conundrum from The Promise 1:22:17 - "Sparrow" by Avourneen from Sparrow 1:25:55 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 1:28:55 - "Hills of Connemara" by Tami Curtis from Caird Cavort 1:31:04 - "The Eighteenth of June" by Pauline Scanlon from Gossamer 1:35:13 - "Old Man Colm" by The Flailing Shilaleighs from Yours to Discover 1:38:37 - "The Adventures of a Young Rose" by The Wild Irish Roses from Full Bloom 1:40:23 - "Off the Wagon" by Kilmaine Saints from Off the Wagon (Acoustic Sessions) 1:42:47 - FREE MUSIC 1:44:01 - "The Moving On Song" by Ockham's Razor from Songs from Potter's Field 1:48:22 - "Le Metamorphose" by Onde from Maelstrom 1:53:42 - "Streams of Whiskey" by Skeleton McKee from Edinburgh Underground 1:56:25 - "Ability Scores" by Battlelegs from Save the Humans 1:59:40 - "Ballad of Thomas Higgins" by Hugh Morrison from The Other Side 2:04:09 - "Shine" by Eileen Ivers from Scatter the Light 2:08:35 - “Man of Aran” by Jiggy from Hypernova 2:12:59 - CLOSING 2:13:52 - "Legacy" by Wolf Loescher from Sheep's Clothing The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Marc Gunn with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.   CELTIC PODCAST  NEWS WELCOME Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Marc Gunn St Patrick's Day Music Shows FRI, MAR 13: Interstellar Ginger Beer & Exploration Co, Alabaster, AL @ 7:00 PM SAT, MAR 14: St Patrick's Day at 5 Points, Birmingham, AL @ 2:30-5 PM SAT, MAR 14: The Camp, Huntsville, AL @ 7:30 PM If you haven't done so yet, Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts. It is free. Yes. All 450 episodes are FREE to listen to. So go listen and download the show right now. And if you want a free podcast app, you can find a link to it in the shownotes as well. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends. These amazingly generous folks pledge $25 or more per month. Thanks to Shawn Cali, Hank Woodward, Annie Lorkowski, Tiffany Knight, robert michael kane, Lynda MacNeil, Kevin Long, Nancie Barnett, Miranda Nelson, Carol Baril, Scott Benson, Marianne Ludwig, Patricia Conner You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is a for-profit endeavor that is funded by you. I cannot pay royalties to artists because of the nature of podcast. It’s cost-prohibitive. You can read about that on my website. So I found a different way to give back. A portion of the money raised from compilation CD sales and from your Patreon donations is donated to Celtic Non-Profits. We already donated money to the Savannah Irish Festival to help some of the artists featured on this podcast. We are also sponsoring the Texas Scottish Festival in May. And now in September, we’re also sponsoring Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival. We have donated over $35,000 to Celtic Non-Profits. But I want to stress, that’s not me. That’s all of us. Everyone who supports this podcast is supporting Celtic culture through music. These festivals bring our musical heritage alive. So thank you for being a part of that. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS While you’re there, I want to ask you to post a review on Apple Podcasts. Right now, we are 37 reviews away from 1000. That’s incredible to think about especially considering I haven’t asked anyone to post a review in a long time. If you listen to podcasts, I want to recommend a couple that I enjoy and are Celtic in nature. Irish Music Stories is put out by Irish musician Shannon Heaton. She looks at the bigger stories behind traditional Irish music. It’s extremely well-produced and well worth subscribing Erin’s Isle is a short travel podcast. Erin brings you the delightful parts of Ireland in intriguing stories that’ll make you want to learn more. Her show is even syndicated on Aer Lingus and British Airways. It’s that good. And a lot of fun! If you want more St Patrick’s Day music, check out the St Patrick’s Day podcast. It’s a 7-part series I released years ago. It’s music with minimal chatting. It’s perfect for playing in the background of your own Paddy’s Day party. I’d be negligent if I didn’t tell you about my own personal podcast. The Pub Songs Podcast is the virtual public house for Celtic Geek culture. I put together several St Patrick’s Day episodes including the latest which is a Sci Fi St Patrick’s Day. Because, well, I’m a geek. You can find more podcasts by me and others in my Mage Podcast Network or when you subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Because I tell you what’s new in the Celtic podcast world in every issue. And it’s still free! TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ LEARN IRISH DANCE Irish music, dance, and culture have global appeal, but not everyone has the opportunity to access lessons in their neighborhood. Online Irish Dance offers courses for people who want to learn the basics of Irish dance for fun—no matter where they are in the world! The course called Irish Dance Basics for Ceili Dancing is specifically designed to teach students the basic movements required in ceili, or group, dancing. The moves are taught with music of varying speeds, and modules are included that introduce stretches and strengthening exercises to keep students’ bodies safe while they practice. Sign up today at online-Irish-dance.teachable.com and use the code SPD2020 for 25% off any course in the school through March 31, 2020. I should point out. They are not a sponsor of the podcast. And I have no affiliation. They asked if I’d share. It sounded like something I thought you might be interested in. FREE MUSIC How would you like a free album of Celtic music? Every year, I compile the 17 Free Celtic MP3s for St Patrick’s Day. In fact, if you listened to and enjoyed show #250, then you can now download every single one of those songs for free. Follow the link in the shownotes. There are NO STRINGS ATTACHED. The download page is on our Patreon. It’s open to the public. So you can just click and download the free MP3s. You don’t need to sign up for a single thing. Now if you want MORE FREE MP3s, you can also subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. And if that’s not enough… I want you to have a Free CD of mine. It’s an album of Irish songs called Happy Songs of Death. I actually featured it on episode #83 of the podcast. But you can have the physical CD. I will swallow the cost of the disc. You just have to pay for the shipping. Follow the link in the shownotes. I don’t know how long this offer will last. So get it soon! #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com David (Daithi) O'Brien emailed: "Hi Marc. I live in Mn, and have always enjoyed the St. Patrick's day performances at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. I remembered that your birthday is on the 17th, and thought you might enjoy our Minnesota Nice celebrations. 2 of my old Step Dance groups will be performing along with I don't know how many Indie musicians. Sorry I didn't think about reaching out to you until the end of February, but if you have the chance, give the frozen north a try." Bernard Nieuwendijk emailed: "Dear Marc, I just found out about this band, does it fit your show? http://www.auli.lv/en Love your show btw, promoting it whenever I see a chance!" Jeff Peterson wrote on our blog: "Thank you again, Marc. Nice music to listen to while at work. :)" Stacia Ahlfeld wrote: "My son and I listened to this while we worked on his schoolwork. He really liked it! I did too, of course. It's fun to have a kiddo who enjoys Celtic music like me. Hope you have a great day!" Amy Hineline sent a photo: "Recovering from total knee replacement surgery. Waiting to go home." Barb Spears emailed: "Hi Marc!  I'm a newbie to podcasts and just downloaded an APP. I searched music and found your podcast - my first!  I love Celtic music having green blood in my veins and am a Ceili dancer who enjoys our Irish culture and community here in St. Paul MN.   As I listen to this great music, I am digging out of a very cluttered home office. The upbeat music is keeping me going as I tackle this rather daunting task.  No pics - nobody should see the mess I have!" Helen Withers emailed: "Hi from Helen Withers in Falcon, Colorado. We attended the Larkspur, Colorado Renaissance Festival in the last two years. We have repeatedly sat in the audience to see, sing with(from the audience) and enjoy a musical trio called "Music the Gathering Band" They have at least one CD, & recently finished at the Brevard RenFaire. You may like them for one of your podcasts." She sent another email: "Also, there's a band from one of the Carolina states, called Syr. We saw them live in Estes Park, Colorado & really enjoyed their music too. Thank you, Helen Withers in Falcon Colorado."  

Celebrating St Patrick’s Day with the women of Celtic music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Bonnie Rideout, Dublin Harpers, Janette Geri, Wolf & Clover, Shauna Mullin, The Gothard Sisters, Jiggy, Hibernia, Jennifer Licko, Melanie Gruben, Beth Patterson, Screaming Orphans, Shannon Heaton, The Ennis Sisters, Sarah Copus, Bellow Bridge Subscribe and Listen on Apple Podcasts! I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - "The Highland Laddie" by Bonnie Rideout from Scottish Reflections 2:49 - WELCOME 3:35 - "Stuck in Mayberry" by Dublin Harpers from Shenanigans 8:15 - "This Love" by Janette Geri from Among the Flowers 11:03 - "Tam Lin - The Bucks of Oranmore" by Wolf & Clover from Wolf & Clover Jessica Bennett on fiddle and vocals and Caroline Vaughan on percussion and accordion 15:16 - "April Morning" by Shauna Mullin from Wishing Tree 19:44 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 24:34 - "Mazama Mornings" by The Gothard Sisters from Midnight Sun 28:13 - "Paddy's Lamentation" by Jiggy from Hypernova Aoife Kelly on fiddle and vocals 30:56 - "Scot Set" by Hibernia from Wide Waters Susan Toman (Celtic Harp) and Ellen MacIsaac (Voice) 35:19 - "Ruidhlidh" by Jennifer Licko from Sing Pronunciation: "Ruee-lee" (translation “reels”) 38:06 - "The Summer Queen" by Melanie Gruben from A Faery Song 41:27 - "The Cat Fight" by Beth Patterson from Forward 46:20 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 48:41 - "Irelands Hour of Need (Gallant Heroes)" by Screaming Orphans from Taproom 52:07 - "Red Molly" by Shannon Heaton from The Blue Dress 54:58 - "Wasted on the Way" by The Ennis Sisters from Keeping Time 58:28 - "Buttercup Spree-Garret Barry's-Clare Jig" by Sarah Copus from Moorland Winds 1:01:59 - CLOSING 1:05:07 - "Kiss in the Morning Early" by Bellow Bridge from Cautionary Tales Sarah Emett (vocals, bodhran) The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.   CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. SUPPORT SELCOUTH ON KICKSTARTERSelcouth is the name of my newest CD. It means when everything is strange and different yet you find it marvelous anyway. You can support the album on Kickstarter. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. I want to thank our newest Patrons: Jacob, MUSIC IN 2FLAVORS, Ed H., Olivia R, Kelen P, Rachel L, Samantha M, Steve B, Jackson A, Roger B, Todd G You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.   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 Miranda Persson emailed a photo from Malmö, Sweden: "Hi Marc! Want to share what I do while listening to your podcast. Walking 15k on Saturday or Sunday mornings before breakfast. Unfortunately, the episode doesn't cover the whole walk. But the great Irish music gives me energy for an hour or so! Cold this morning, about 2°c. The winter is approaching. Anyway, thanks for a great podcast and thanks for being an eminent host!" John Adams emailed: “Hi Marc!I've been a fan of your podcast for about a year now, thanks to some local friends who pointed me your way.   I've also been curiously following the issue of diversity which has been an issue of debate on your show this summer.  I was surprised that you had had some backlash, as many people were, about the promotion of women in celtic music.  And then, I was very proud of how you handled the situation...and now, very excited to hear that you're planning an LGTBQ edition next year, with a call out for entries. I'm proud to say that our little celtic group here, in Salt Lake City, is quite diverse for being a small circle of close friends who love practicing and performing Irish and Celtic music as often as we can.  We include a female bodran player (straight, married to our flutist), straight flutist, a gay fiddler (me!), a single male guitarist and our newest, amazing addition of our singer, who is both gay and black.  It's never been our intention to push the 'diversity', however; we just let it be noticed (if at all). In any case, we would love to eventually be part of your music, whether it is for the Diversity issue or any others.  I can point you to our Facebook page and Soundcloud, but we are currently in the process of arranging and getting to the studio to record new pieces that include our singer.  Hopefully you can get a small taste of our sound from what we currently have, and when we have our new songs available, I'll certainly make them available.  I feel that we've been making a lot of progress with our sound and am excited to get the updated recordings done soon! Cheers, and I hope we will be able to provide you with some pleasant tunes soon" Tim Zierer emailed: "Hi Marc, first of all, a big thank you for producing your amazing Celtic music podcast. I’m so in love with it! I’m traveling in my motorhome since the beginning of last year through Canada and USA and had often listen to your podcast on amazing places in the nature with awesome views, ocean, lakes, forest, rain forest, desert, snowy mountains etc. and all the other wonders from our mother earth. In moments when I'm enjoying this good life, listening to the Celtic music makes the moment perfect. no other music better fits to my love of nature as your good selection. Thank you and very best greetings from Utah, United States. Tim, 29 (originally from Germany)"

Search inside yourself with the Celtic Tree of Life. Let's make the world a better place with Celtic culture and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Seldom Sober, We Banjo 3, Marc Gunn, The Gatehouse Well, McKasson & McDonald, Crepuscule, Alexander James Adams, An lar, Heather Dale, Kennedy's Kitchen, Ockham's Razor, Ballinloch, Battlelegs, Rebels and Sinners, Onde I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - "Jigs: Geese in the Bog / The Wandering Minstrel / The Coleraine" by Seldom Sober from Six Months in Confession 3:49 - WELCOME 5:17 - "Crann Na Beatha (Tree of Life)" by We Banjo 3 from String Theory 8:26 - "Loch Tay Boat Song" by Marc Gunn from Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion 12:37 - "Tree Gap Set" by The Gatehouse Well from Bring You Ashore 16:18 - "Mark the Hard Earth" by McKasson & McDonald from Harbour 21:17 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 27:53 - "Lilting Music - Tree Set" by Crepuscule from Shades of Music 31:42 - "He of the Sidhe" by Alexander James Adams from Balance of Nature 38:01 - "No Land's Man" by An lar from Deception 43:39 - "Hawthorn Tree" by Heather Dale from Avalon 47:15 - "The Umbrella Reel, Two Days To Go, Down The Broom" by Kennedy's Kitchen from The Whiskey of Truth 52:03 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 55:43 - "Lark in the Morning" by Ockham's Razor from Songs from Potter's Field 1:01:06 - "The Intervention Set" by Ballinloch from Rise Up! 1:03:52 - "Greenland Whale Fisheries" by Battlelegs from Save the Humans 1:06:20 - "Mother Tree" by Rebels and Sinners from Day's Just Begun 1:10:40 - CLOSING 1:11:57 - "After the Storm" by Onde from Maelstrom The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.   CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. There are Australian bushfires, oil spills, erratic temperature changes, earthquakes, hurricanes, the list goes on and on. Life on our planet is in a delicate balance. The Celts knew this. That’s why trees were so important to Celtic culture. It doesn’t matter if you don’t believe all the scientific evidence that points to human-made Climate Change. What is important is stewardship of our planet. We need to take care of it. So in 2020, I want to draw attention to our hurting planet and how we can do just that. That’s why our latest shirt and sticker design includes the Celtic Tree of Life. I’ll be honest. I don’t have specifics as to what we can do. But if you have suggestions, please email me. The 2020 Sainted Celtic Collection is now online. This is a very special package I put together each year to pay for the production of the podcast, but also to give you a way to promote the show. You’ll get a t-shirt, a couple pint glasses, a bunch of stickers, our Victims of Irish Music compilation CD and my latest CDs with the Brobdingnagian Bards. Plus, this year, you’ll also get a digital copy of my Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers album. It’s all one insanely low price. And the offer is good until February 3, 2020. Head on over to MageRecords.com to support the podcast today. CELTIC PODCAST NETWORKThis is not the Celtic podcast out there. I’m sure you already know that. But you may not what other Celtic podcasts there are online. That’s the reasons I share new episodes of other Celtic podcasts every week in the Celtic Music Magazine. This is one of the benefits of subscribing and reading. You’ll learn about other great shows you might enjoy. What shows? Well, let me share a few. Erin’s Isle is published by Erin Breen, an Emmy award-winning journalist, columnist and writer for television, radio and print who has put 25 years of experience to work honing a true talent for storytelling. Her podcast is internationally known and has become part of the inflight entertainment on Aer Lingus flights to and from Ireland. She explores the out of the way adventures you could easily miss if she weren’t one step ahead of you. Irish Music Stories is published by Shannon Heaton. She plays Irish flute and sings. She LOVEs Irish music and dance, and related Celtic traditions. This show is her way of sharing the rich inspiration that the global ‘trad’ community has given to her, with the stories behind the music. After a long hiatus, Celtic Roots Radio is back. Raymond McCullough in Downpatrick, Co. Down, Northern Ireland whet's yer appetite with Celtic, folk, folk/rock, Appalachian, Breton, bluegrass, Scottish, Irish, Cajun, Cape Breton, singer/songwriter – if its Celtic, roots or acoustic music you want, you'll find it there (plus a wee drop a' Norn Iron craic!). The show is once again publishing new episodes. You can find links to ALL of these podcasts and more at MageNetwork.com. That’s where I publish links to all of my shows and posts links to other Celtic podcasts to share with you in the Celtic Music Magazine. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ I still have space in 2020 for the Celtic Invasion of Italy. It’s gonna be monumental. You don’t want to miss it! THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. Plus, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. I want to thank our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Samantha M, Christine M, Robyn You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast at http://patreon.com/celticpodcast.   I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Heidi Murphy emailed a photo: "I’m listening to this while editing my book. Lovely Celtic Christmas music! I noticed the other day that you had Round the House on. They're so cool. I've jammed with them before (I play tin whistle and bodhran) and they're delightful. I recently went to the World Highland Games in Tucson, AZ. It was so lovely to watch them toss the caber and hammer. They broke a record in something I don’t know the name of. It’s a 2 stone bail of hay trussed up in canvas they toss with a pitchfork. I’d love to know what that’s called. I was off listening to music and eating haggis and a scone when they announced that name. Here’s a pic of me hiking home from Muckross Abbey after a long day of exploring in the rain. Slainte" Marshall Blosser emailed: "Hey Celtfather, In searching for Newfoundland Celtic artists it dawned on me that you had a 2 hour special on Canadian Celtic music back in 2016. Episode 254 specifically from April 7, 2016.   That episode gave me several artists to look up.  For me specifically, The Rolling Kings, and The Ennis Sisters. As well as a few others from neighboring provinces. My own on-line research found several other artists although I am not sure how many are still active. Listing the ones I can find on either Amazon or CDBaby first: The Irish Descendants, Celtic Connection, Shanneyganook, The Flummies, and Great Big Sea. I know Great Big Sea isn't an active group any more but it's members, specifically Alan Doyle, Sean McCann and Murray Foster have continued to record music. There is one band I want to get some recordings of but I can't find any information on is Greeley's Reel. They've been playing the local St John's pubs for 10 years. As I visit the pubs I will make sure to try and connect any Irish/Celtic bands I find to your submission page. I am also kicking around the idea of starting a podcast of local artists for Newfoundland to help get them some more exposure. Any advise on how you started would be awesome. Looking forward to sending you many new artists" Tim Sommer in Middleton, ID emailed: "Hi Marc, I love your podcast and wanted to support it and was signing up for the $5 per month contribution and I just briefly saw the window to select that.... when what do you know...I was signed up for the $5 per episode.  Couldn’t figure out how to change that number so am asking for your help to change it. Yes, I do think you are worth $5 an episode but if my wife starts seeing the monthly amount for that instead of the $5 per month, she’ll be using her serious face and posture, asking me what I thought I was doing. It could impact my entire Irish and Scottish music habit.  It’s like knowing how many beers you can drink at the session before you are in serious trouble."

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

Was Robert Burns cooking up exciting new stuff when he wrote, “best laid schemes o’ mice an' men gang aft a-gley?” Well, Irish Music Stories is! After hitting a snag in the SECOND Tuesday publishing schedule, IMS will seize the opportunity to launch The Travel Series. Starting next week, host Shannon Heaton will take listeners on a very traditional music tour of Japan, Scotland, and Cape Breton. Just one week to go: start packing your bags for Irish and Celtic music from far-off lands… and the bigger stories behind it. As always, episode playlist below. * * * * * * * Thank you for listening! And Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 29B all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Free the Heel,” from Kitchen SessionArtist: Matt Heaton guitar Tune: “Migratory,” from tricolor BIGBANDArtist: Tricolor

How do artists paint trad? And how do they capture the sounds and feelings—and the bigger stories behind Irish music and dance—in two dimensions? In conversations with Brian Vallely, James Gurney, Vincent Crotty, and Catharine Kingcome, host Shannon Heaton explores Travelling pipers, a dilapidated hotel in the Hudson Valley, Dudley Street dance hall in post WWII America, and a country home in County Clare. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to everybody for listening. And thank you to Robert McOwen, Lance Ramshaw, Chris Murphy, Richard Kuhwarth, Mark Haynes, John Kerr, Will Coleman, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Joe Garrett, and Gerry Corr   Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast!   * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org   * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 29 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Free the Heel,” from Kitchen SessionArtist: Matt Heaton guitar Tune: “Dear Irish Boy,” from Swimming Against The FallsArtist: Joey Abarta Tune: “The Bull’s March,” from The Raven's RockArtist: Cillian Vallely Tune: “Silver,” from SilverArtist & Composer: Hanneke Cassel  Tune: “Grupai Ceol Memories,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar Montage: Montage from The Travelling PeopleArtists: Various members of English Traveller Community, Produced by Ewan MacColl, Peggy Seeger & Charles Parker Tune: “Dark Low Jig” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar Tune: “Wicklow Hornpipe,” from Swimming Against The FallsArtist: Joey Abarta Song: “Terror Time,” from The Travelling PeopleArtists: Joe Heaney (voice) Composer: Ewan MacColl Tune: “Mutey Big Build” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar Song: “Will Ye Go Lassie, Go,” from Wild Mountain ThymeArtist: The McPeake Family Tune: “A Chailleach Do Mharais Me/The Gold Ring,” from The Celtic Uilleann Pipes Collection - Volume 1Artist: Brian Vallely Tune: “Meaning of Life” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar Tune: “Rakish Paddy,” from The Last of the Travelling PipersArtist: Felix Doran Tune: “Drifting Clouds,,” from The Joy of First Year PianoComposer: Denes Agay Artist: Nigel Heaton Tune: “Song of Dinotopia,” AKA Lift up your heads, Ye mighty Gates (Hymn #436) AKA TRURO, from Episcopal Hymnal Composer: Lowell Mason (1792-1872), words Georg Weissel (1590-1635) Artist: Shannon Heaton Tune: “Pound the Floor” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar Tune: Jackie Coleman’s” reel from Music at Matt Molloy’sArtists: Matt Molloy & Friends  Tune: “Siege of Ennis,” from Copley Records release Artist: Johnny Powell and his Band Tune: “Leaving JP” from SilverArtist & Composer: Hanneke Cassel Tune: “Liam O’ Súilleabhaín & Brístí Breaca” AKA Bill Sullivan’s & Britches Full of Stitches from Jackie Daly Agus Séamus CreaghArtist: Jackie Daly & Séamus Creagh Tune: “Job of Journeywork,” from Cover the BuckleArtist: Séan Clohessy, Sean McComiskey & Kieran Jordan Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar Tune: “Slow Reel,” from January EP Artist: The Assembly Tune: “Kiss the Maid Behind the Barrel,” from House SessionArtists: Boston and Clare musicians Tune: “Doberman’s Wallet,” from Malden Fiddle lessonArtist: Tommy Peoples Tune: “Triumph Theme,”  from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar Tune: “The Traveller,” from Kitchen Session Artists: Matt & Shannon Heaton Tune: “Wild Irishman & The Sailor’s Bonnet,” from Paddy KeenanArtist: Paddy Keenan Poem: “No Fixed Abode,” from Kitchen SessionArtist: Anne Marie Kennedy

What happens when songs are written with the backdrop of moss covered trees, hillside cottages, and ravens on top of stone walls? And what happens when people play tunes together for hour after hour? (Hint, they need to eat…). Travel with host Shannon Heaton to the charming crow-filled Scottish town of Thornhill. And meet Emily Smith, Jamie McClennan, whom you’ll hear in later IMS episodes. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to everybody for listening. And thank you to Jamie McClennan and Matt Heaton for production music. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 28 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “G Chimes,” 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 Song: “Three Ravens,”  from Three RavensArtist: Malinky Tune: “B Minor Fantasia,” from Living Room SessionArtists: Matt Heaton guitar, Jamie McClennan fiddle Tune: “Rose in the Heather,” from Living Room SessionArtists: Matt Heaton guitar, Jamie McClennan fiddle

What happens when old traditional music and dance move onto modern concert stages? Do Celtic traditions get a big boost? Do they lose anything on the road to the performing arts center? Journey with host Shannon Heaton as she speaks with Jean-Michel Veillon, Matthew Olwell, Steph Geremia, Kevin Crawford, Herschel Freeman, Eileen Ivers, Mick Moloney, Brian O’Donovan, and Rory Makem about how ‘trad’ continues to change, dissolve, evolve, and inspire. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Thomas Madden, Andy Kruspe, Danny Horton, Chris Murphy, Kathleen Biggins, Ted Coyle in honor of Lynn Cox, Gerry Corr, Brian Benscoter, and Joe Garrett for supporting this episode. 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 26all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “My Love is in America,” from deargaArtists: Matt & Shannon Heaton Tune: “Dans Loudieg,” from PremièreArtist: Kornog  Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Grupai Memories” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Ton DÈrobÈe,” from PremièreArtist: Jean-Michel Veillon with Kornog Tune: “D Big Build,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Scottish (Live),” from Live au Cornouaille Artist: Bagad Kemper Song: “Tri Martolod (Live),” from Alan StivellArtist: Alan Stivell Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “G Meditation,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Flute Duet,” from Christmas Celtic Sojourn, 2007Artist: Louise Mulcahey and Shannon Heaton Tune: “The Cameronian,” from fiddler compArtist: Michael Coleman Song: “Mountain Dew,” from Irish Drinking SongsArtist: The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem Tune: “Dark Low Jig,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Linnane Terrace,” from The Open RoadArtist: Steph Geremia Tune: “Eanáir,” from LúnasaArtist: Lúnasa Tune: “Dans An Dro,” from PremièreArtist: Jamie McMenemy & Soïg Siberil with Kornog Tune: “Slip Jig Dreams,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Riverdance Medley,” from Eurovision Song Contest Artist: Katie McMahon with Anúna, with musicians who are mostly unattributed online (would have been Bill Whelan on keyboard with, probably, fiddler Máire Breathnach, sax player Kenneth Edge, and others) Composers: Michael McGlynn, Bill Whelan Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Apples in Winter,” from An Nollaig: An Irish ChristmasArtist: Eileen Ivers Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Tune: “Trip to Birmingham,” from CybertradArtist: Matthew Olwell Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton  Song: “Jesuitmont,” from PremièreArtist: Kornog Song: “Anarchy In the UK/Silver Spear Mash up,” adapted from Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex PistolsArtist: SP + SH

What’s on tap for IMS 2019? Host Shannon Heaton talks to trad world movers and shakers about instruments on the fringe of the session; Scottish, Cape Breton, and Irish music connections; the long (global) reach of Celtic traditions; practice habits of traditional players and dancers; the intersection between food, drink, and traditional music; and musical connections to the Overworld…. all in Season Three of Irish Music Stories! * * * * * * * Special thanks to Susan Walsh, Peggy Bogardus, Nathan Weston, Gerry Corr, Brian Benscoter, and Joe Garrett 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 25 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “G Chimes,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “My Love is in America” from DeargaArtists: Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar & bodhran) Tune: “Sabai Sabai,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “The B Minor Cut,” (strathspey) from CutsArtist: Andrea Beaton Tune: “A Beautiful Ending,” from BranchesArtist: Andrew Finn Magill Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Blue Dress Waltz,” from The Blue DressArtists: Maeve Gilchrist (harp), Shannon Heaton (flute) Tune: “Aimee and Shodekeh,” from Cybertrad (by Matthew Olwell) Artists: Aimee Curl (bass), Shodekeh Talifero (voice) Tune: “Reavy’s,” from Traditional Music On Fiddle, Banjo & HarpArtists: Oisin Mac Diarmada, Brian Fitzgerald, Micheal O'Ruanaigh Tune: “Across the Border,” (by Koji Nagao) from tricolor BIGBANDArtist: Yuka Nakafuji and Tricolor

What was the earliest Irish music live streaming event? Billy McComiskey revisits the night TWO accordion giants gave a concert in the Catskills while a landlord in NYC tuned in; and Rose Flanagan remembers how her dad and his buddy learned tunes on their bikes, for this short between-season installment. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Rolf Wagels, Gregor Brinkschulte, Robert Levelle, Sharon Murphy, Brian Benscoter, Billie Neal, and Joe Garrett 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 24 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Tap Room” from Session in the KitchenArtists: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Behind The Bush In Parkhanna,” (fling) from Swimming Against The FallsArtist: Joey Abarta Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Humours of Tulla” (AKA first tune from “The Cooley Set”), from CrossroadsArists: Mairtin O'Connor, Seamie O'Dowd & Cathal Hayden Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Reavy’s,” from Traditional Music On Fiddle, Banjo & HarpArtists: Oisin Mac Diarmada, Brian Fitzgerald, Micheal O'Ruanaigh

What’s the secret formula for parent-performers? With Chicago-based box player John Williams and Boston guitarist Matt Heaton share two unique approaches to keeping the music and the insight factory going strong, while still tucking in to family. (Hint: it works for non-parents, too.) Host Shannon Heaton’s conversations with these wildly inventive musicians might inspire you to hustle, to do your best, to keep learning, and to avoid drinking unsavory water. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Michael Wilson, Aubrey Atwater, Adrian Glover, 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 22 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: Tap Room,” from Session in the KitchenArtists: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “John’s Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Meaning of Life” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Cuckoo Waltz” from Plays Polka HitsArtist: Frankie Yankovic Tune: “Midnight Sojourn Waltz intro” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “McGreevy's Favorite/Hold The Reins,” from John WilliamsArtist: John Williams Song: “Ni Na La,” (AKA Nil Na La) from SolasArtist: Solas Tune: “After Hours Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Triumph Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Twins' Dance Party / Sylvia's & Mikey's Reels” from Raven Artists: John Williams & Dean Magraw Tune: “My Love is in America,” from Dearga Artists: Matt Heaton (guitar), Shannon Heaton (flute) Tune: “Heartstrings Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Don’t Drink the Water (That Your Butt’s Been In)” from Toddlerbilly RiotArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Slip Jig Dreams,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Jackson’s Jig,” from Kitchen Session Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Shoe the Donkey,” from Kitchen SessionArtist: Matt Heaton (banjo) Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: “Lover’s Lament,” from Lovers’ WellArtists: Matt & Shannon Heaton with Nic Gareiss (feet) Song: “Happy Holidays,” from Snow Day!Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Road to Garrison,” from Dearga Artist: Matt & Shanon Heaton with George Keith (fiddle)  Tunes: “The Big Reel Of Ballynacally/The High Hill/Flash Away The Pressing Gang,” from Sunny Spells and Scattered ShowersArtist: Solas Tune: “Spoon Breaker Jam,” from Live from the Living RoomArtist: Nigel Heaton

Celebrate the amazing women of Irish & Celtic music with me this week with music from Liz Carroll, Warbelow Range, The Selkie Girls, Shannon Heaton, Gone Molly, Melanie Gruben, Sarah Marie Mullen, Noirin Ni Riain, Moya Brenna, Ciana, Claire Roche, Christine Weir, Catriona McKay, Janette Geri, Chrissy Crowley, The Ennis Sisters, Childsplay. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Do me a favor share this podcast. Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. I believe in the power of our Celtic community. And I believe in the women who share their music with us. If you appreciate these artists then Remember to support the women who support this podcast: buy their albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow them on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2018 episode. http://bestcelticmusic.net/vote/ THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 "Sevens, Michael Kennedy's, The Cup of Tea" by Liz Carroll from Lost in the Loop 5:33 "Luca at the Beehive / The Moving Clouds / Splendid Isolation / Dinny O'Brien's" by Warbelow Range from Warbelow Range 10:57 "Castle of Dromore" by The Selkie Girls from Winter Lore: Songs of Celtic Christmas 14:25 "44 Mill Street" by Shannon Heaton from The Blue Dress 18:22 "Follow" by Gone Molly from Gone Molly 23:32 CELTIC FEEDBACK 26:49 "Lilly and I" by Melanie Gruben from A Faery Song 30:09 "September Road, The (Tynker's Hornpipe/The Road To Rahway/September Reel)" by Sarah Marie Mullen from Harper's Bizarre 33:46 "Himo Hokio" by Nóirín Ní Riain, Moya Brennan & size2shoes from Sanctuary 35:44 "Far Away-La Marche Des Élèves-Old Maids of Galway" by Ciana from Rubicon 41:06 "If You Stood Before Me Now" by Claire Roche from From Then To The Here And Now 48:24 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 49:47 "Skye Boat" by Christine Weir from Weir Celts 53:27 "Greenman" by Catriona McKay from Starfish 57:12 "Siuile A Ruin" by Janette Geri from Among the Flowers 1:02:08 "Castlebay Scrap" by Chrissy Crowley from Last Night's Fun 1:05:20 "Daughters of Newfoundland" by The Ennis Sisters from Keeping Time 1:10:10 "Lara's Jig / The Burning Snowball / Farewell To London" by Childsplay from The Bloom of Youth The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.   CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I planned a feature on the women of Irish & Celtic Music before the end of the month. Then I saw Shannon Heaton released a new episode of Irish Music Stories where she ponders gender equality in traditional music. It’s a brilliant thought-provoking episode. I highly recommend. It also got me thinking I should sync our shows together. Women don’t get enough attention in Celtic music. Yet, there are a lot of incredible lasses keeping the tradition alive.  We’re gonna celebrate these women today. I have a new podcast. It’s called In the ‘Verse, Song Crafting for the Firefly Universe. The first episode is now online. Follow the link to subscribe in Apple Podcasts. My 2x2x2 special offer is almost over. You'll get the 2018 shirt, plus, the super popular 2017 shirt. Plus two compilations, Plus two more CDs from my archive for one low price. And stickers to boot. Follow the link in the shownotes for details. This offer is good until October 15, 2018. So order soon! Incidentally, you can save and additional 20% off the price if you’re a patron of the podcast. And October 15 is also the deadline to get two hours of Celtic flute and whistle music. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through it's culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. 2019 is the Celtic Invasion of Star Wars. 2020 is the Origins of Celtic Invasions. You can find out more about these two exciting trips. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is supported by listeners like you. Your generous pledge helps pay for the production and promotion of the podcast and its artists, as well as my time in producing it. Patrons get episodes before regular listeners, discounts on merch, and when we hit a milestone, you get a two-hour special. Our next milestone will bring 2-hours of Celtic flute and whistle music to your ears. October 15th deadline on the milestone. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast at http://patreon.com/celticpodcast   I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Abe Deshotel emailed: "Hey Marc! First of all, I love the show. It's an incredible experience as a listener. I love the diversity and my kids always request it at bedtime as they fall asleep. As a musician (not really Celtic, but kinda folk-pop-ish with lots of love for Celtic music), I think it's a wonderful thing for indie musicians. So thank you! I'm also a podcaster (Abe's Ukulele Podcast) focused on playing and teaching ukulele and have taken little bits of style and composition from the way you put together your episodes. I don't really have music often on my show. Just hearing how you talk about things and structure the show with news, reading emails, and everything else has been a good inspiration for me in putting together my episodes. So that's the main thing: I just wanted to say thanks for everything you're doing from a listener, musician, and podcaster. I was also wondering if you've heard of the Radio Public paid listens program? It's something I found as a podcaster looking for more support. I noticed the show is on there, but that there's no ad before the show. They pay you a small amount based on your downloads and bookend the episodes with ads. It may be something worth looking in to. Anyway! Keep up the great work!" Murphy emailed a photo: " Hello Marc! Well, I'm heading back on my flight from out of country. Since it's a long flight, I decided to download a couple of your shows. One of my favourites being Instrumental Celtic Music Study Aid #347. It's soothing listening to the great compilations of music you've made once again. Thank you so much for taking the time in your life to do all of this and that little bit more!" Mark Haynes of the Navajo Nation emailed: "Hey Mark! Listening while working at the home office. Great tunes today! To be honest, I've got to listen more regularly. This is great today! Take care and have a great day!!"

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

Let's hear some of the stories behind Irish music with guest host Shannon Heaton who shares Celtic music and stories from Shannon Heaton, Matt Heaton, Cherish the Ladies, Jimmy Keane, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Ryan Beveridge, Solas, Fodhla, Emma Beaton & Nic Gareiss, Eileen Ivers, Laura Cortese, Dervish, George Keith, Liz Carroll. Listen and share this podcast. Download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:45 "Cruel Salt Sea" by Shannon Heaton from Tell You in Earnest 6:39 "Hometown Lullaby" by Matt Heaton from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories 7:19  "Cat's Meow" by Cherish the Ladies from An Irish Homecoming, 2017 10:48"Horse Keane’s Hornpipe, The Rath Cairn Reel, The Charleston" by Jimmy Keane from Dear Old Erin’s Isle, 1992 15:03 "Mountain Rambler" by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Live in Germany, 2010 18:00 "Free the Heel" by Matt Heaton from Live Kitchen Recording 19:03 "Celtique Montage" by Ryan Beveridge from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories 20:26 "Adieu Lovely Nancy" by Solas from Sunny Spells and Scattered Showers 25:09 "Kemo's/ Palmer's Gate/ Foxhunters' Reel" by Fodhla from Notes from Mill Pond 28:56 "Canadeio" by Emma Beaton & Nic Gareiss from their Self-Titled CD 34:50 "Canbrack Girls" by Eileen Ivers from Down the Bog Road 38:44 "Swing and Turn (AKA Jubilee)" by Laura Cortese from the forthcoming album Low Hum 44:17 "Banks of the Clyde" by Dervish from The Thrush in the Storm 49:46 "Road to Garrison, Maids of Mitchellstown, McFadden’s Handsome Daughter" by Matt & Shannon Heaton (with George Keith) from Dearga 53:32 "Blackhaired Lass" by Shannon Heaton, George Keith from Pub Tunes in the Corner at the Druid 54:32 "Anlon McKinney/Mind the Dresser" by Liz Carroll, Nic Gareiss from Christmas Celtic Sojourn, 2010 The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com.   CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. We have another special guest host this week on the show. Shannon Heaton returns to share music from her Irish Music Stories podcast. If you haven't checked out this show, you should. It's a beautiful look at the traditional music of Ireland. Go to IrishMusicStories.org to subscribe. We had a little bit more room on this episode. I want to share a song by Shannon Heaton. She focuses on the stories of others. So I thought she deserved a shout out for her incredible songs. "Cruel Salt Sea" is a great story ballad about a woman who makes a bad decision—and then uses her wits to get out of trouble! It's from her album Tell You in Earnest. Check out "The C-Word", an episode of the Irish Music Stories where Marc Gunn is a guest. You can also check out the "Heartbeat of Ireland" episode. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through it's culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is supported by listeners like you. Your generous pledge helps pay for the production and promotion of the podcast and its artists, as well as my time in producing it. Patrons get episodes before regular listeners, discounts on merch, and when we hit a milestone, you get a two-hour special. Our next milestone will bring 2-hours of Celtic flute and whistle music to your ears. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast at http://patreon.com/celticpodcast VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2018 episode. http://bestcelticmusic.net/vote/ I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com

Why do old ballads endure? Does it make sense to sing about Willie and Mary, when our playgrounds are filled with Ozzies and Loxleys? Do we really need to say “my love is like a red, red rose,” or can’t we use a modern metaphor and call her really hot? Laura Cortese, Cathy Jordan, Sam Amidon, Robbie O’Connell, and Karan Casey help host Shannon Heaton explore old ballads in a dating app era. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter, Pat Wilcox, Mike Schock, 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 17 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Song: “Lovely Annie,” from Tell You in Earnest Artists: Matt & Shannon Heaton Song: “Shanagolden,” from The Thrush in the Storm Artist: Dervish (Cathy Jordan singing) Song: “Sabai Sabai” Artist: Matt Heaton Song: “Low Hum,” from California Calling Artist: Laura Cortese & the Dance Cards Song: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Song: “Banks of Red Roses,” from Happy DazeArtist: Karine Polwart with the Battlefield Band   Song: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Song: “Jersey City,” from Nic Gareiss & Emma BeatonArtists: Nic Gareiss & Emma Beaton Song: “Lily-O” from Lily-O Artist: Sam Tunes: “Jackie Coleman’s Reel” from Music at Matt Molloy’sArtists: Matt Molloy and co. Song: Streets of Derry” from Bright Sunny SouthArtist: Sam Amidon Song: “Pretty Fair Damsel” from I See the SignArtist: Sam Amidon Song: “The Green Gowned Lass,” from Thrush in the StormArtist: Dervish Song: “Érin Grá Mo Chroí,” from Midsummer’s NightArtist: Dervish Tune: “The Rolling Wave,” from Thrush in the StormArtist: Dervish Tune: “Celtic Grooves,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Song: “Once There Was a Little Girl” from Children’s Songs and Stories Artist: Ed McCurdy  Song: “The Keeper of the Songs,”  Live at WGBHArtist: Robbie O’Connell  Song: “The Winning Side,” from The Rights of Man: The Concert for Joseph DohertyArtists: Robbie O’Connell, Mick Moloney, Jimmy Keane   Song: “Siúil Arun” AKA Johnny’s Gone for Soldier, from SolasArtists: Solas Tune: “Slip Jig Dreams,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Song: “Ae Fond Kiss,” from Ships in the ForestArtist: Karan Casey Song: “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” from I Am…. Sasha FierceArtist: Beyoncé

What did Irish Boston look like in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s? What were the days of social dance halls all about? Host Shannon Heaton talks to Sue Lindsay, Joanie Madden, Kevin Doyle, Helen Kisiel, and Brian O’Donovan about this colorful time in Irish American history… and about immigration in an Irish key. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Michele Sims, John Mullen, Kerstin Otten, Brian Benscoter, William Dodd, Jack McCreless, Mark Johnson 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 14 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Free the Heel” (reel), from RehearsalArtist: Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “John’s Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Hometown Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Song: “I’m Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover,” from The Big Brass Band from Brazil (1948) Artist: Art Mooney, vocals, with Mike Pignatore, banjo Composer: Mort Dixon and Harry M. Woods. Tune: “Celtic Reprise” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt & Shannon Heaton Song: “Thousands Are Sailing to America,” from Parallel Lines Artist: Andy Irvine Composer: Traditional words, music by Andy Tune: “Abbey Reel” (reel) from Kitchen Session Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Buttons and Bows" Artist: Gene Autry Composer: Music by Jay Livingston, lyrics by Ray Evans. Tune: "Inisheer," from Ireland’s HarvestArtist: Joe Derrane  Tune: Siege of Ennis Artist: Johnny Powell Band Tune: Ennis Encounter (Jig) Artist: Matt & Shannon Heaton Composer: Brendan Tonra Tune: “Rambling Man” (reel)  from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Kevin Keegan’s,” from Galway AfternoonArtists: Joe and Joanie Madden  Song: “‘Neath Her Shawl of Galway Grey" Artist: Connie Foley, with Mickey Carton’s Orchestra Tune: “Tom Ashe’s March, Black Haired Lass, Spike Island Lasses ” from Kitchen session Artist: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Cape Breton Breakdown” Artist: Jerry’s Hayshakers Tune: "Quinn of Armagh," from Banks of the ShannonArtist: Seamus Connolly Tune: “Cat’s Meow,” from An Irish HomecomingArtist: Cherish the Ladies Composer: Joanie Madden Tune: “Shoe the Donkey,” from Kitchen session Artist: Matt Heaton (banjo)

What’s on tap for Season Two of Irish Music Stories? In 2018, host Shannon Heaton will explore mid century Dance Halls; old ballads in a millennial world; Irish summer schools; the HEARTBEAT of traditional music and… the C-Word. (Um, ‘Celtic’…) There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to 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 12 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Free the Heel” (reel), from rehearsalArtist: Matt & Shannon Heaton Song: “Saro,” from All is Well Artist: Sam Amidon Tune: “Oil for the Chain” (jig), from dearga Artist: Matt & Shannon Heaton

Who were the most-popular Celtic bands in 2017? We're ending the year with some of my favorite Celtic bands of the year with Celtic music from Black Market Haggis, The Gothard Sisters, Ed Miller, Ockham's Razor, We Banjo 3, Screaming Orphans, Jesse Ferguson, Battlelegs, Battlefield Band, The Elders, Poitin, Runa, Sons of Malarkey, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Screeched Inn, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse, Barleyjuice, Ciana, Coast, West of Mabou. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Listen and share this podcast. Download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... THE CELTIC INVASION OF THE ISLE OF SKYE You can join me in Scotland in June 2018. Imagine joining a small group of eight Celtic music fans, driving in a van as we explore the  Isle of Skye. Some call it one of the most-beautiful islands in the world, with spectacular vistas, gorgeous castles and towns, fairy pools, and magic. We won't see everything. Instead, we will stay in one area, and get to know the region through its history, culture, and legends. Subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 "Welcome Paddy Home" by Black Market Haggis from Better Than It Sounds 4:52 "Chaos in La Casa" by The Gothard Sisters from Mountain Rose 7:58 "Bonnie Bessie Logan" by Ed Miller from Come Awa' Wi' Me 11:29 "I'm Coming Home Northumberland" by Ockham's Razor from Wolves in the Walls 16:29 "Over the Waterfall/Liberty Polka" by We Banjo 3 from Roots of the Banjo Tree 18:59 "The Ballad of Spring Hill" by Screaming Orphans from Taproom 22:47 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 24:15 "All For Me Grog" by Jesse Ferguson from Folk Favourites 27:18 "Greenland Whale Fisheries (acoustic version)" by Battlelegs from Facemelt Friday 29:47 "Leaving Friday Harbor" by Battlefield Band from The Producer's Choice 34:55 "Golden Ghost" by The Elders from TRUE 40:26 SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION TIP TO HELP CELTIC BANDS 41:15 "O'puss No. 7" by Poitin from Simple Pleasures 46:16 "Bedlam Boys" by Runa from Live 49:37 "Killarney Boys of Pleasure" by Sons of Malarkey from Gulls Lads 51:58 "The Proposal" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Red House 58:15 "Farewell to Nova Scotia" by Screeched Inn from Screeched Inn 1:02:30 CELTIC FEEDBACK 1:04:48 "Billy Gray" by Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse from The Lang Awa' Ships 1:09:32 "Whiskey & Weed" by Barleyjuice from This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things 1:13:23 "King's House/The Maids of Selma/Abbey Reel" by Ciana from Rubicon 1:17:27 "Gordon's Reels" by West of Mabou from West of Mabou 1:23:29 "Windmills in the Sky" by Coast from Windmills in the Sky 1:29:32 "Silent Place" by Jiggy from Translate 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 http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.   THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Imagine a world with no Celtic music. Pretty crappy, right? All you have is boring music being shoved down your throats by big record labels. You wouldn't get to experience the incredible music shared each and every week in the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. These incredibly generous people bring you hours of great Celtic music. You can help celebrate Celtic music and culture and keep this show running every week. Become a Patron of the Podcast a http://patreon.com/celticpodcast   CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Every year, I compile a list of the most-played Celtic bands on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. We're gonna end the year with some of my favorite bands played on the show in 2017. This is your last chance to vote for your favorite bands in the Celtic Top 20. Every year, I compile a list of the best tracks played on this podcast and I share it in an extra-long show like this one. I want to ask you to review the 2017 shows. Find your favorite tracks in each show. Then go vote at bestcelticmusic.net/vote/. In a few weeks, I will share your votes with the world. Celtfather Music & Travel podcast features an interview with Shannon Heaton of the Irish Music Stories. You may remember in show #314 Shannon Heaton was the the guest host of this podcast. I was really curious to learn about her history as an American playing traditional Irish music. She also published a video about Irish Session Etiquette. So I decided to ask her to share her insights into playing in Irish sessions in this podcast. Listen to episode #234 Demystifying Irish Sessions. If you're in a Celtic band, I want to invite you to submit your new album to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. It's easy to do. Complete the permission form at http://4celts.com/. Then follow the instructions to send a digital copy of your album. Band Social Media Promotion Tip. I've never been super fond of social media. Partially because of the negative nature of the beast. But partially because I've never been able to figure it out. I generally keep to myself. However, over the past year, I've made a dent in the social media monster and I wanted to share my best social media promotion tip which I beg you to use with your favorite Celtic artist. It's simple too--SHARE. Don't just laugh and like a post. If you support Celtic music, take an active role and share it. With one little click, you will not only proclaim your love of Celtic culture, but you will also immensely help these artists who are fighting to be heard. And of course, you can do the same with any posts from the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Please SHARE your love of Celtic music.   VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. http://bestcelticmusic.net/vote/   I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture  of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Seán Roy Mac Aodha emailed: "Hi Mark, First off, I want to say that I really enjoy listen to your Celtic music podcasts. You do an excellent job putting together selections, and listening to an hour of the ICM podcasts is one of my great pleasures and I'm happy to be a subscriber. Right now, I'm listening to the podcast #324, Celtic in Connemara, and I think it's great that you want to learn to speak the language a little better. While I'm not a native speaker, I am an Irish-American with exposure to the language, and my pronunciation is pretty good. I'm glad to answer any questions you may have. Although many words look intimidating, it's really not that hard once you learn the rules of Irish orthography. You should probably know that the correct name of the language spoken in the Gaeltacht regions of Ireland is properly referred to in English as "Irish," and not Gaelic, as many people think, as "Gaelic" can mean Scottish Gaelic or even Manx. In Irish, the word for the language of course is "Gaeilge." Good luck with your Duolingo lessons, and I'll look forward to your continuing podcasts. Thanks so much for all you do."

As a Celtic singer and autoharper, I've never felt super comfortable going to Irish sessions. I had a couple dirty looks when I first got into Irish music. It biased me a lot against them since. But I love Irish music. So I was excited to watch a video by Shannon Heaton where she provides a sort of how to guide to Irish sessions. It was very inspiring. Shannon Heaton hosts the Irish Music Stories podcast. She hosted an episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast last June. And I wanted to find out more about her. We had a great chat a couple months back. My bandcamp store now offers the Celtfather Classics USB. This album features all my music from 1995 through 2009. You'll get 10 albums, including all of my current cat CDs, plus a bunch of exclusive EPs and podcasts, all for just $50. This is a way-to-generous deal. Follow the link to my Bandcamp store for details. Coffee with The Celtfather is a new live streaming show I'm hosting on my Facebook fan page. I go live on Monday morning around 9 am. We will chat and have fun while we sing along together with your song requests. Come join me. Oh! And the more you share the show and tip, the longer I will play. The show is off right now, but it will be back in January. Finally, I want to share some Christmas music with you. You may know I host the Celtic Christmas Podcast. But you might not yet be aware of my Spotify playlists. My two favorites right now are Christmas Drinking Songs and Fun Christmas Songs for Kids and Families. Oh! Speaking of Spotify, this show will be available on Spotify at the beginning of 2018. Yup! You will be able to listen directly through your Spotify account. Interview with Shannon Heaton How Shannon Heaton found Irish music Irish Music Stories How do you create your podcast stories YouTube Channel Irish Session Culture Touring as an Irish musician Favorite Places in Ireland: Cruise's Pub in Ennis in County Clarre, Crane Bar in Galway City Clare.Fm for trad music in Ennis Desert Island Discs Handful of Earth by Dick Gaughan Kitty Lies Over by Mick O'Brien and Caoimhim O' Raghallaigh Music featured in this show: "Thady Casey's & Reel of Rio" by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Blue Skies Above "Mantle of Green" by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Tell You in Earnest I hope you enjoyed this interview, if you did, then please support Shannon Heaton. Subscribe to her podcast. Listen. Share it with your friends. Buy a CD. She's an awesome lady and deserves your kind support. You can support my music and travels for as little as $1 per month when you join the Gunn Runners Club and become a patron of my music. If you enjoy this show, subscribe to the podcast and my mailing list at celtfather.com.

Why listen to Irish Music Stories?  The common thread of this month’s stories is, of course, Irish music. But it’s not the only thread. Digging into stories—whether they center around Irish music, chess, or ballet—uncovers real struggle and triumph. And it gives us all something to cheer about, something to remember. Here are memorable stories from Season One and a gentle remix of “Trip to Sligo,” the story of Cormac Gaj and his Irish music journey. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter, Isobel McMahon, Peter Bartman, and Brandon Kennedy 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 and Poetry Heard on Episode 11-Return to Sligo all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “The Tap Room” (reel), from rehearsal Artist: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Grupai Ceoil Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Closing Tune: “Black Rogue” (jig), from rehearsal Artist: Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) PLUS this ADDITIONAL MUSIC HEARD in original broadcast of Episode 01: Tune: “I’m Waiting for You” and “The Magpie’s Nest” (reels), from The Banks of the ShannonArtist: Seamus Connolly (fiddle), Charlie Lennon (piano) Tune: “The Imperial Set” (first tune is “Follow Me Down to Milltown”), from Live in LisdoonvarnaArtist: Kilfenora Céilí Band Tune: “Jennifer Molloy’s” (Jig), from From Tulla to Boston: Live at the BurrenArtist: Mary MacNamara (from the Trad Youth Exchange) Tune: “Joe Cooley’s Reel,” from From Tulla to Boston: Live at the BurrenArtist: Tulóg and Realta Gaela (from the Trad Youth Exchange) Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “High Part of the Road” (Jig), 1976 field recording made by Liz Carroll Artist: Bridge Céilí Band

Our season preview series continues with Northeast and Northwest Florida Matmen founder Shannon Heaton joining us to talk about the northern part of the state. Who are the teams to watch and what are the can’t miss events in the … Read More

Why do traditional musicians place a premium on humor and social rapport? Rory Makem, John Doyle, John Williams, Aidan Collins, Pauline Logue, Lisa Coyne, and Siobhan and Brendan McKinney help Shannon investigate the deep wellspring of Irish wit. Whether you already have an arsenal of quick comebacks, or you’ve never heard Irish people slag each other, this episode digs behind the banter. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Matt Barlow, Brian Benscoter, and Mark Johnson 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 09 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: “Ramblin’ Man” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “John’s Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Sabai Sabai” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Hometown Lullaby” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Song/Tune: “Dawn Song and The Killavil” from Rehearsal recordingArtists: Dan Gurney, Shannon Heaton, Matt Heaton Tune: “Abbey Reel: from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Travel Theme” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Song: “The Hawk And The Crow,” from The Light And The Half-Light, 2004Artists: Sean Doyle with John Doyle Song/Tune: “Mountain Dew,” from Irish Drinking SongsArtists: The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem Song: “Parting Glass,” from Live Farewell Concert at EnVie, Boulder, CO, 2001 Artists: Siucra featuring Beth Leachman Gadbaw  

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast won it's third award for Best Podsafe Music in the 2017 Podcast Awards. We're celebrating with indie Celtic music from Telenn Tri, Mike Katz, Lochlainn, Boston Blackthorne, Cormac Gannon, Cormorant's Fancy, The Changing Room, Charmas, Jesse Ferguson, Devils Water, The Crazy Rogues, Tuatha Dea, Dom Duff, Forkroot. http://celticmusicpodcast.com Listen and share this podcast. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. http://bestcelticmusic.net Today's show is brought to you by the Patrons of the Podcast The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast comes out every Thursday. It features an hour of awesome independent Celtic music. Your kind pledge of $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing it. Whenever we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long special. Right now, we're moving closer on another 2-hour episode of Celtic Rock? Become a patron today to celebrate Celtic culture through music! http://patreon.com/celticpodcast Super special thanks to our Celtic Superstars: Nancie, John Bilderback, Kevin Long, Annie Lorkowski, Derek Lineberry, Lynda MacNeil, Bryan Brake, John Sharkey White II, Theresa Sullivan, Shawn Cali. NOTES * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS Irish & Celtic Music Podcast won for the third time for Best Podsafe Music in the Podcast Awards. Thanks so much to everyone who voted for us! I posted a new episode of Celtfather Music & Travel this week where I share the Secret History of the Celts. If you want to find out about some our origins before the seven Celtic nations, subscribe and listen at http://celtfather.com. I finally recorded an interview with Shannon Heaton, host of the Irish Music Stories podcast. I hope to release that interview in December. I'm performing this weekend at the Indiana Renaissance Faire in Noblesville, IN with my band Kilted Kings. We have four shows daily. Find details on our website at http://kiltedkings.com My new Celtic Halloween single is now on sale on iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby and everywhere else online. Did you see the live video I shared last week of Dom Duff performing for my group in Carnac, France this summer?  Did you see the new Tullamore Dew video advertising their blended Irish whiskey? If you haven't, it's a beautiful tribute to Irish Americans and all of America.  Finally, you can get 7 CDs for just $23 in October 2017 only. I have a limited number of these Celtic CD Grab Bags that you can buy.  * 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 Nikki Paksar emailed on Facebook: "Hey Marc, just wanted to say how much I love the podcast! I've been listening for years, but this last summer I was doing research with squirrels in the Yukon wilderness, and listening to the podcast in camp always made my day that much better. Cheers!" Charles van Niekerk emailed on Facebook: "Thoroughly enjoy your playlists each week. Just got in from a very lively evening in Dingle town. Slainte"   THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:29 "Farewell to Maud Street / Fish in the Glass / Mum's Knitting Needles" by Telenn Tri from Mouse in the Kitchen 8:37 "The Fiddler / Cu'l an taigh òsda (Back of the Change House) / The Birks of Abergeldie / Currie's / Na Goisidich (The Gossip)" by Mike Katz from A Month of Sundays 13:10 "Green Widow" by Lochlainn from Fisher Street 17:11 "The Humours of Ennistymon/Old as the Hills" by Boston Blackthorne from County Kerry to Kerry Park 19:36 "I'm Going to Set You Free" by Cormac Gannon from Different 22:32 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 24:02 "A Man's a Man for A' That / The Pith O' Sense" by Cormorant's Fancy by A Different Bird 28:19 "Bal Maiden's Waltz" by The Changing Room from Picking Up The Pieces 30:57 "Out On The Ocean" by Charmas from Songs of the Sea 33:44 "Robin Hood and the Tanner" by Jesse Ferguson from Folk Favourites 37:13 CELTIC FEEDBACK 38:35 "A Lyke Wake Song" by Devils Water from Treading the Marches 43:40 "Rebellion" by The Crazy Rogues from Rebels' Shanties 49:03 "Loch Lommand" by Tuatha Dea from Kilts and Corsets 52:10 "Kael K'kwll" by Dom Duff from K'Kwll 56:00 "Drink Until It's Right" by Forkroot from Water & Shade VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. bestcelticmusic.net/vote/ 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.

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.

How does Irish music get handed down? Host Shannon Heaton travels to New York, County Galway, and Boston to talk with musicians about how they learned their music, and how this has led them to pass it on. Hear stories about from Rose Flanagan, Margie Mulvahill, Patty Furlong, Séan Clohessy, Seamus Connolly, and Josie and her dad John Coyne. The stories here go way beyond jigs and reels. And there’s plenty of music, too. Playlists below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council 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 05 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: "The Tap Room, Mountain Road, Galway Rambler" (reels), from Rehearsal recording Artists: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Production music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “After Hours Theme,” from Production music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Broken Clock,” from A Sweeter PlaceArtist: Girsa, feat. Maeve Flanagan (fiddle) Composer: Maeve Flanagan Tune: “Grupai Ceol Theme,” 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: “Tom Ashe’s March,” from Rehearsal recording Artist: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Seán Sa Cheo,” from one of the 78 rpm recordings made for Regal Zonophone Artist: Neilidh Boyle (fiddle) Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Katie’s Fancy” (jig), live in Rose’s Kitchen Artist: Rose Flanagan (fiddle), Patty Furlong (accordion), Margie Mulvahill (flute)

Can you really open a pub with a tune and a dream? Siobhan and Brendan McKinney and Tommy McCarthy, owners of two of North America’s most esteemed Irish pubs, talk about what happened to them when they put the music and the welcome first. * * * * * * * Special thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for supporting this epiosode. 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 04 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “The Boy in the Boat” (reel), from Rehearsal recording from circa 2008 Artist: Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Meaning of Life Theme,” from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "My Love is in America "(reel), from Pajama Sessions Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Lord McDonald (reel)," from The Enduring Magic (coll. of restored original recordings from c. 1944) Artist: Michael Coleman (fiddle), Ed Geoghegan (piano) Tune: "Sabai Sabai," from Pajama Sessions Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Composer: Matt Heaton Tune: "Jackson’s Jig," from Pajama Sessions Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Abbey Reel," from Pajama Sessions Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Ramblin’ Man Theme," from from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Meaning of Life Reprise," from from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Marty Fahey March," from Chief O’Neill’s Pub session Artist: Brendan McKinney (flute), Siobhan McKinney (flute), John Williams (piano) Tune: "Si Beag Si Mor," from Pajama Sessions Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar), Shannon Heaton (flute)

Why do people all around the world head out to Irish music sessions. Big-hearted session hosts Tina Lech, John Williams, Eoin O’Neill, and Brian Conway help host Shannon Heaton decode what their weekly gatherings in Boston, Chicago, Clare, and New York mean to them—and to all the regulars. Boston producer Brian O’Donovan, fiddle teacher Laurel Martin, and flute players Melissa Foster and Scott Boag also weigh in. * * * * * * * Special thanks to this month’s supporters: Patrick O’Leary, Art Costa, Paul Willson, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. And please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 03 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: "The Tap Room & Galway Rambler" (reels), from rehearsal recording Artist: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Song: "Sunday Bloody Sunday," from WarArtist & Composer: U2  Song: "I’m Shipping up to Boston," from Warrior’s Code Artist: Dropkick Murphys Composer: orig. lyrics by Woody Guthrie Song: "Whiskey in the Jar," recorded on three different Dubliners albums Artist: Dubliners  Song: "Orinoco Flow" (Sail Away), from WatermarkArtist & Composer: Enya aka Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin  Tune: "Jim Donohue’s & Maud Millar," from Session at the Druid Artists: George Keith (fiddle), Tina Lech (fiddle), Shannon Heaton (flute) Tune: "Blackhaired Lass," from Session at the Druid Artists: George Keith (fiddle), Adam Cole Mullen (fiddle), Shannon Heaton (flute) Tune: "Hometown Lullaby," from Production music made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Rainy Day," from Session at the Druid Artists: Kathleen Conneely (whistle), Declan Foley (fiddle), Mikey McComiskey Tune: "Out on the Ocean," from Session at Celtic Knot Artists: John Williams (accordion) et al Tune: "John’s Theme," from Production music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Bucks of Oranmore," from Session at Celtic Knot Artists: John Williams (accordion) et al Tune: "It Goes As Follies & Eddie Duffy’s," from The Blue DressArtist: Shannon Heaton Tune: "After Hours Theme," from Production music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: "Fasten the Leg on Her & Wandering Minstrel," from Session at Dunne’s Artist: Brian Conway (fiddle) Tunes: "Rakes Of Clonmel, The Kiltimagh Jig, Ned Coleman's Jig," from Steam Artist: John Williams  

 What’s it like to have a head full of songs? Waterford singer Karan Casey talks about Irish songs, and how learning a song from someone is really about making connections. This conversation urged host Shannon Heaton to listen–and sing–just a little more. There’s also a poem from Louis De Paor, and plenty of music (full playlist below). * * * * * * * Special thanks to Karan for the great chat. Thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. And please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music and Poetry Heard on IMS Episode 02 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Song: "Sailing Off to the Yankee Land," from Exiles Return Artist: Karan Casey (voice), John Doyle (guitar) Song: guitar interlude to the Nightingale Artist: John Doyle (guitar) Song: "The Wounded Hussar," from My Name is Napoleon BonaparteArtist: Frank Harte Song: "How High the Moon," from The Legendary Decca RecordingsArtist: Ella Fitzgerald Composer: Nancy Hamilton & Morgan Lewis Song: "Peigin Lettermore," from Celtic RootsArtist: Kids arranged by Donal Lunny & Mike McGoldrick Song: singing classical excerpt Artist: Karan Casey’s students Song: "Song of the Seal," from Seal Maiden-Celtic MusicalArtist: Karan Casey Song: "King’s Shilling," from live in our interview room Artist: Karan Casey Composer: Ian Sinclair Song: "A Stor Mo Chroi," from live in our interview room Artist: Karan Casey Poem: "Didjeridu," recited during interview Performer & Poet: Louis de Paor Tunes: "First House in Connaught Reel Set," from Hangin’ at the CrossroadsArtist: Ceili Bandits (Yvonne Casey, fiddle; Eoin O’Neill, bouzouki; Quentin Cooper, dijeridoo)  

This inaugural episode investigates why 400,000 people–and a band of kids from Boston–ended up at the All Ireland music competition in Sligo. With visits to Boston, Dublin, Clare, and Chicago, host Shannon Heaton digs into what the competition meant to all the kids, parents, and teachers who were involved in the qualifying round in New Jersey, and the big summer Fleadh in Ireland. Meet young piper Cormac Gaj, teachers at Comhaltas Music Schools, concertina player Mary MacNamara in Tulla, and fiddle player Liz Carroll… and there’s a Yeats poem here, too, recited by Anne Marie Kennedy. * * * * * * * Special thanks to David Laveille and the nice pals at the Sonic Soiree for encouraging Irish Music Stories. Thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music. And please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music and Poetry Heard on Episode 01-Trip to Sligo all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “The Tap Room” (reel), from rehearsal, circa 2009 Artist: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Grupai Ceoil Theme,” Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “I’m Waiting for You” and “The Magpie’s Nest” (reels), from The Banks of the Shannon, Green Linnet 1993 Artist: Seamus Connolly (fiddle), Charlie Lennon (piano) Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “Travel Theme,” from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “The Imperial Set” (first tune is “Follow Me Down to Milltown”), from Live in Lisdoonvarna, (Torc Music, 2002) Artist: Kilfenora Céilí Band Tune: “Jennifer Molloy’s” (Jig), from From Tulla to Boston: Live at the Burren Artist: Mary MacNamara (from the Trad Youth Exchange) Tune: “Joe Cooley’s Reel,” from From Tulla to Boston: Live at the Burren Artist: Tulóg and Realta Gaela (from the Trad Youth Exchange) Tune: “Triumph Theme,” from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar) Tune: “High Part of the Road” (Jig), field recording made by Liz Carroll (1976) Artist: Bridge Céilí Band Tune: “Seamus Connolly’s” (Jig), from Traditional Music from Doolin Co. Clare Artist: Kevin Griffin with Eoin O’Neill, Sharon Shannon Poem: “The Song of Wandering Aengus,” recited in Kennedy’s kitchen Artist: Recited by Anne Marie Kennedy Poet: William Butler Yeats  

Shannon Heaton, one of Boston's top Irish flute players and singers, chats with Neil about first learning Irish music from a Belgian in Nigeria, crafting a solo show and exploring new ways to present traditional music through mediums like classical composition and podcasting. 

PODCAST: 29 Jun 2014 01 - Long Gone Miles - Mark Harrison - The World Outside 02 - Ballad Of Accounting - Karen Casey - Songlines 03 - Royal Comrade - Gregg Russell and Kieran Algar - The Call 04 - Shove The Pig’s Foot A Little Further In The Fire/Fine Times At Our House - We Banjo 3 - Gather The Good 05 - The Recruited Collier - Dick Gaughan - Gaughan 06 - The Golden Glove  - Matt and Shannon Heaton - Lovers Well 07 - Cowd Stringy Pie - Dave Hillary and Harry Boardman - Transpennine 08 - Barbara Elin - Fernhill - Amser 09 - Song For Ireland - Dick Gaughan - Handful Of Earth 10 - Harbour Voice - The Young ‘Uns - When Our Grandfathers Said No 11 - The Banks Of Lough Gowna/The Pipe On The Hob - Fásta - Rewind 12 - Waist Deep In The Big Muddy - Dick Gaughan - Sail On 13 - Roll On That Day - Rod Clements - Rendezvous Cafe 14 - Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright - Lissa Schneckenburger 15 - I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight - Bellowhead - Revival

Celtic Christmas music from the Cleveland Celtic Podcast featuring Tommy Sands, The Elders, Eileen Ivers, Brigid's Cross, Sheri O"Meara, Ellery Klein & Ryan Lacey, Iona, Seven Nations, Coyote Run, Rose And Thistle Band, Fleur Mainville, The Barra MacNeils, Cherish The Ladies, Matt and Shannon Heaton, Cherish The Ladies. "Like The First Time It's Christmas Time" by Tommy Sands from Too Shorten The Winter "Elders Christmas Song" by The Elders from Christmas "Christmas Day" by The Elders from Special Internet Release "Reels: Christmas Eve/Oiche Nollag/High Road to Linton" by Eileen Ivers from An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas "The Holly Tree" by Eileen Ivers from An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas "More Than a Day" by Brigid's Cross from Noel - A BC Christmas "The Lambs on the Green Hills" by Sheri O'Meara, Locklin Road & Friends from Christmas Light "Step Into Christmas! a Holiday Performance Medley' by Ellery Klein & Ryan Lacey from Kick Into the Beat: Modern Irish Dance Music (Vol. II) "Carol Of The Bells" by Seven Nations from Christmas EP "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Seven Nations from Christmas EP "I Saw 3 Ships Come Sailing In/3 Little Boats/Chistmas Day Ida Moarnin'/Christmas Reel" by Iona from Mid Winter Light "Haul Brothers, Haul!" by Coyote Run from Tend The Fire "The Cherry Tree Carol" by Rose And Thistle Band from Celtic Christmas "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas/Jingle Bells" by Fleur Mainville from Fleurries "Christmas Together" by The Barra MacNeils from Christmas Album II "Ding Dong Merrily On High - The Cordal Jig - Old Apples In Winter - Con Cassidy's" by Cherish The Ladies from On Christmas Night "Gartan Mother's Lullaby" by Matt and Shannon Heaton from Maternity Leave EP "Silent Night" by Cherish The Ladies from On Christmas Night Holiday Picks at the Cleveland Celtic Podcast Website Please consider donating to the Cleveland Celtic Podcast. The show is free to both bands and listeners and is completely non-profit.  However, there is some cost incurred to produce the show.  For just $5.00,  less than half the cost of a CD, you can help keep the Cleveland Celtic Podcast online! Thank you!

Celtic Christmas music from the 2008 Celtic Christmas Special of the Cleveland Celtic Podcast. Music from Siucra, Matt and Shannon Heaton, Westside Steve Simmons, Eileen Ivers, The Clumsy Lovers, Reilly, Wicked Tinkers, The Barra MacNeils, Emerald Frequency, Michael Crawley, Dervish, Cherish The Ladies, Brigid's Cross. "Christmas Comes But Once A Year" by The Barra MacNeils from The Christmas Album "Christmas Day, Christmas Night" by Siucra from A Very Siucra Christmas "Star Song" by by Matt and Shannon Heaton from Fine Winter's Night "O Come O Come Emmanuel" by Westside Steve Simmons from Christmas Exclusive "Do You Hear What I Hear?" by Eileen Ivers from An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas "Here's To Christmas" by The Clumsy Lovers from A Very Clumsy Christmas Volume 2 "We Three Kings Of Orient Are" by Reilly from Kick Ass Celtic Christmas "I Saw Three Ships" by Wicked Tinkers from A Piper's Christmas "Galician Carol" by The Barra MacNeils from The Christmas Album "Christ Child's Lullaby" by Emerald Frequency from Christmas Exclusive "Silent Night" by Michael Crawley from Christmas Exclusive "Apples in Winter" by Dervish from Decade "O Holy Night/Cill Chais" by Cherish The Ladies from On Christmas Night "Let There be Peace on Earth" by Brigid's Cross from Noel, A BC Christmas

Celtic Christmas music from the 2007 Celtic Christmas Special of the Cleveland Celtic Podcast. Music from Tommy Sands, Brigid's Cross, The Elders, The Ennis Sisters, Brobdignagian Bards, Darby O'Gill, Golden Bough, Claymore, Coyote Run, Mediaeval Baebes, Tread, Matt and Shannon Heaton, Seven Nations. "A Christmas Story" by Darby O'Gill from Irish Christmas Rollick "Hearts of Love" by by Tommy Sands from To Shorten the Winter "What Child is This" by Seven Nations "Silent Night" by Seven Nations from Digital Release "The Littlest Angel" by Brigid's Cross from Noel, A BC Christmas "Thank God for Santa Claus" by The Elders from Christmas EP "Christmas Angel" by The Ennis Sisters from Christmas on Ennis Road "Wexford Carol" by Matt and Shannon Heaton from Fine Winter's Night "Carol of the Bells" by by Brobdignagian Bards from Christmas in Brobdingnag "The Wren Song" by Darby O'Gill from Irish Christmas Rollick "To Drive the Cold Winter Away" by Golden Bough from Christmas in a Foreign Land "In From the Cold" by Claymore from Every Bottle Dry "Haul, Brothers Haul" by Coyote Run from Tend the Fire "The Holly and the Ivy" by Mediaeval Baebes from Mistletoe and Wine "Traditional Set" by Tread from Live at Matt Malloy's "Fine Winter's Night" by Matt and Shannon Heaton from Fine Winter's Night "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Seven Nations from Digital Release