Podcast appearances and mentions of Sharon Shannon

Chat with the accordion-player about the 1991 release of her best-selling trad album ‘Sharon Shannon' (which has been remastered and re-released) and preparing for upcoming live gigs. Official website: https://sharonshannon.com (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)

North Burren Community Group is doing its bit to tackle loneliness. This follows official figures, which reveal that 20 per cent of Irish people have reported feeling lonely most or all of the time, the highest level in the EU, where the average is just 13 per cent. The group is aiming to tackle what it calls ‘the loneliness epidemic' in Ireland, with a community building project. The fundraising element will involve a concert by Sharon Shannon and Family next month. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Christine Glynn, of North Burren Community Group and Roisín Garvey, advocate for combatting loneliness in Clare. Sharon Shannon & Family Concert link: https://www.gr8events.ie/sales/index.php?event=1954 North Burren Community Group Idonate link: www.idonate.ie/cause/northburrencommunity

Con Steve Earle, Sharon Shannon ft. Mundy, Smiley Lewis, Elvis Presley, Nicolas Cage, Angelo Badalamenti - Isabella Rossellini, Roy Orbison, Chris Isaak, The Cactus Blossoms, Angelo Badalamenti, The Roches, Shigeru Umebayashi, Bryan Ferry, Manolo y Ricao, Olga Ramos, Tina De Jarque, Nieves Castizo y Carlos Saldaña "Alady", Juanita Reina y Sara Montiel.

I spoke  to iconic Irish artist and songwriter Perry Blake who released his latest album called "Death Of A Society Girl" on Moochin' About Records. This album features  Paul McGann, best known for his roles in BBC's "Doctor Who'", "Withnail & I'"  "Empire of the Sun'", '"Alien 3'" and "Queen of the Damned ."This album also marks 26 years for Blake as a recording artist. It's also his first music in five years, following the critically acclaimed ‘Songs of Praise' (5 Stars MOJO). Hailing from Sligo county, Perry Blake has been dubbed one of music's great untapped resources. Polydor UK released his debut album ‘Perry Blake' in 1998 (with three singles chosen as 'Singles of the Week' on Jo Wiley BBC Radio 1). After which he moved to France. He achieved cult status there and across Europe, releasing a string of critically-acclaimed studio albums, a live album recorded at Cirque Royal Brussels with a full orchestra, as well as the soundtracks for ‘Presque Rien' and 'Trois Petites Filles'.The "Death of a Society Girl'" album was co-written and co-produced with long-term collaborator Graham Murphy (Clannad, Sharon Shannon, Marie Brennan). These nine compositions feature Blake's hallmark surrealist lyrics and original artwork by Syrian-born artist Helen Abbas.https://moochinaboutltd.bandcamp.com/...https://moochinabout.com/perry-blake/To Watch The Rest Of The  Interviews- Go Herehttps://www.youtube.com/@DJNocturna

Great balls of fire! On this VERY Hot Jazz Network Podcast, host George Cole talks with international Rockabilly star, Darrel Higham. Endorsed by Gretsch Guitars and Peavey Amps, Darrel Higham has worked with Jeff Beck, Robert Plant, Jools Holland, Imelda May, Billy Lee Riley, Rocky Burnett, and more. Listen to George and Darrel wind their way through the intersecting paths of musical interests and discuss guitars, great guitarists, and the music that makes them "tick"!ABOUT Darrel Higham: Born in Bedford, England in 1970, Higham grew up listening to the music of Elvis Presley and Eddie Cochran. Through the influence of these artists, Higham took up the guitar in his early teens and joined his first band whilst still at school. In 1992 he spent 6 months living in the USA; touring and recording with Eddie Cochran's original backing band, The Kelly Four. His first solo album was released in 1995 on Nervous Records, entitled Mobile Corrosion. Higham played lead guitar in the West End production of Elvis: The Musical in 1996. He co-wrote the first biography on his musical hero, Eddie Cochran for Mainstream Publishing in 2000. Along with solo albums and records released with his Rockabilly band, The Enforcers, throughout the 90s and 00s, Higham also played lead guitar and produced many other artists. He co-owns Embassy Studio in Hampshire and oversees a great many sessions there. In 2007, Higham started work with Stray Cats drummer, Slim Jim Phantom. Together they recorded 2 albums and toured Europe, even making an appearance on BBC's Later With Jools in 2012. In 2011 he shared the lead vocal duties with Imelda May on the Jeff Beck DVD and subsequent CD, A Rock 'n' Roll Party. He has played guitar for Robert Plant, Jools Holland, Imelda May, Sharon Shannon, Shakin' Stevens, Jeff Beck, Billy Lee Riley, Rocky Burnette, Bono, Paul McCartney, to name but a few. Darrel is endorsed by Gretsch guitars, Peavey amplifiers and TV Jones pick-ups. Darrel also helped design The Rockingham semi-acoustic guitar for Peavey.LINKSWebsite: darrelhigham.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Darrel-Higham/100044555554168/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrelhighammusic/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/DCHighamPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/darrelhighammusicStrings Darrel Higham Rockabilly Signature Strings newtonestrings.com Latest Recording: Darrel Higham, a Tribute to Gene Vincent. https://www.musicking.co.uk/collections/foot-tapping-records/products/darrel-higham-a-tribute-to-gene-vincent-cd A Superb salute to the great Gene Vincent & The Blue Caps. The vast majority of the songs included here are from the glorious 1956 to early '57 period, they capture the spirit of these monumental recordings, all the instruments recorded by Darrel himself.Darrel Higham PERFORMANCES: November 2, 2024; Spain. Gene & Eddie Show with Cliff Edmonds.November 16, 2024; France. Rockin' Gone Party, RockaRocky. Near Lyon.

This is Episode 416 of Georgian Bay Roots Radio, hosted by Lloyd Lemon that was released on October 6, 2024. Episode 416 is sponsored by The Georgian Bay Folk Society. In this episode Lloyd plays music from artists on Volume 1 of his wishlist for Summerfolk 50 (2025). Artists featured include: Ruthie Foster; Billy Bragg & Joe Henry; John Hammond; JD McPherson; John Gorka; Terra Spencer; Ron Sexsmith; Alan Doyle; The Skydiggers; David Myles; De Temps Antan; Sharon Shannon; Jesse Cook and Tommy Emmanuel; and Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy with Rhiannon Giddens. #summerfolk #podcast #georgianbayroots #georgianbayrootsradio #Summerfolk50 #ruthiefoster; #billybraggandjohnhenry #johnhammond #jdmcpherson #johngorka #terraspencer #ronsexsmith #alandoyle #theskydiggers #david myles #detempsantan #sharonshannon # jessecook #tommyemmanuel #nataliemacmasteranddonnellleahy #rhiannongiddens

In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Brian interviews the enigmatic and talented musician Perry Blake about his recent album "Death of a Society Girl" and his extensive, multifaceted career. Perry delves into the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his music, detailing how the isolation and global uncertainty influenced his songwriting and recording process. He also highlights his fruitful collaboration with renowned producer Graham Murphy, known for his work with Clannad, Sharon Shannon, and Marie Brennan, shedding light on the creative synergy that propelled the album's unique sound.Perry reminisces about his time working with the late, legendary French singer Francoise Hardy, sharing intimate stories and the invaluable lessons he learned from her. He recounts anecdotes from memorable gigs, including a euphoric festival performance in Spain that left an indelible mark on his career, contrasted with a disastrous show in London where technical difficulties and unforeseen mishaps tested his resilience and professionalism.In discussing his pre-show routines, Perry reveals the rituals and practices that help him center himself before stepping onto the stage, emphasizing the importance of mental and emotional preparation. He passionately talks about the significance of staying true to his artistic vision, resisting industry pressures to conform, and maintaining authenticity in his work.Looking ahead, Perry shares his future plans, which include not only continuing to create music but also venturing into the world of screenwriting. He expresses excitement about exploring new storytelling mediums and the potential for cross-disciplinary projects.This episode offers a deep dive into Perry's creative process, his experiences in the music industry, and his unwavering commitment to his craft, providing listeners with a rich and inspiring narrative of an artist dedicated to his art.Find Perry Blake here: https://moochinabout.com/perry-blake/Find CTMU here:https://www.concertsthatmadeus.com/Newsletter: https://concertsthatmadeus.aweb.page/p/f065707b-2e34-4268-8e73-94f12bd2e938Save 10% on Band Builder Academy membership by following this link https://bandbuilderacademy.com/Brian_Concerts/join and using promo code "concerts" at signup Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/concerts-that-made-us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musician Sharon Shannon picked five pieces of music that have meant something to her in her life. Sharon Shannon's latest single is ‘Jack of Hearts' from her most recent album, ‘Now', and a boxset of her spanning her music, ‘Here and Now.' She's playing the Glór Theatre in Ennis on October 5th, 2024.

Pat was joined by Irish musician Sharon Shannon to discuss her latest single, ‘Jack of Hearts', from her new album ‘NOW!'. They delved into the inspiration behind the music and Sharon's journey in creating her latest work.

Ambient, classical and who knows what else on today's program. Set 1: Chad Lawson Autumn suite, volume 1, I 07:34 Chad Lawson Autumn suite, volume 1, III 10:25 Set 2: Chad Lawson Loves me, Loves me not, Loves me 05:46 Chad Lawson Ave Maria 03:14 Set 3: Elizabeth Wolff Sergei Rachmaninoff - 6 Moments Musicaux Op. 16 - Andantino 08:20 Elizabeth Wolff Sergei Rachmaninoff - 6 Moments Musicaux Op. 16 - Adagio sostenuto 04:24 Elizabeth Wolff Moritz Moszkowski - 3 Moments 03:45 Elizabeth Wolff Moritz Moszkowski - 4 Moments 01:05 Set 4: Sad Graffiti White 1 20:17 Sad Graffiti White 3 19:51 Set 5: Jose James's Christmas album, a 2021 release. José James Christmas in New York 02:45 José James This Christmas 03:23 José James The Christmas Song 03:49 José James I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm 04:04 José James The Christmas Waltz 02:58 José James Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 04:08 José James Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! 02:35 José James Christmas Day 03:04 José James My Favorite Things (feat. Marcus Strickland) 07:29 José James White Christmas 03:16 Set 6: Skerryvore Caledonia 06:27 Skerryvore Everyday Heroes (NHS Charity Single) 03:46 Skerryvore Everything You Need 03:57 Skerryvore Eye of the Storm 03:56 Skerryvore Happy to Be Home (feat. Sharon Shannon) 03:41 Skerryvore Happy Xmas (War Is Over) [feat. The Cash For Kids Choir] 03:32 Skerryvore Live Forever 03:43 Skerryvore On The Road (Charity Single) 04:33 Skerryvore Path To Home (Single Version) 03:11 Skerryvore Soraidh Slàn & The Rise (feat. Oban High School Pipe Band) 06:01 Skerryvore Together Again 03:11 Skerryvore You & I (Acoustic) 03:10 Skerryvore You & I 03:49 This will complete the program. Thanks so much for listening! We will be back next time.

Irish singer-songwriter Perry Blake, who largely came to fame in France and flourished with a career that brought opportunity throughout Europe, presents his new album 'Death of a Society Girl', released via Moochin' About Records with nine compositions on offer, including the focus track 'Let's Fall In Love'. His first music in five years, following the critically acclaimed ‘Songs of Praise' (5 Stars MOJO), this album also marks 26 years for Blake as a recording artist. Very much of the here and now, this album also offers traces of Perry's previous heady work - not dissimilar to his French Top-40 eponymous debut album - finding Perry at the height of his powers. Earlier, Blake released the epic title track 'Death of a Society Girl' featuring British actor Paul McGann, known worldwide for his roles in BBC's 'Doctor Who', 'Withnail & I', 'Empire of the Sun', 'Alien 3' and 'Queen of the Damned'. He also teased the light-filled cinematic single 'Concertina' shortly before the album's release. Co-written and co-produced with long-term collaborator Graham Murphy (Clannad, Sharon Shannon, Marie Brennan), this album features Blake's hallmark surrealist lyrics and original artwork by Syrian-born artist Helen Abbas. Known for his delicate, downtempo and beautifully melancholic output and uniquely soothing timbre, he is well known as a collaborator of Françoise Hardy, who sang on 'War in France' (from his album 'Still Life'). He also contributed lyrics for her platinum-selling album 'Tant de belles choses', having co-written, mixed and produced two songs ('Moments' and 'So Many Things') on this record, together with Marco Sabiuhe. Blake would later release his own version of the latter track. Hailing from Sligo county, Perry Blake has been dubbed one of music's great untapped resources. Polydor UK released his debut album ‘Perry Blake' in 1998 (with three 'Singles of the Week' on Jo Wiley BBC Radio 1), after which he moved to France. He achieved cult status there and across Europe, releasing a string of critically-acclaimed studio albums, a live album recorded at Cirque Royal Brussels with a full orchestra, as well as the soundtracks for ‘Presque Rien' and 'Trois Petites Filles'. #Music #Interview #ContentCreation

We finish the case involving the Trespass Jury in Dorothy Manley's short story, 'The Lawyer', involving Benjamin Cregeen and his brother, Jonah. The youngest brother, Fairy Cregeen, after whom Dorothy Manley names her collection, 'Fairy's Ground', is actually only mentioned completely incidentally. We then move on to the fourth story called 'The Preacher'.Mina Harker's Journal gives us an account of what Professor Van Helsing has to say about the way Count Dracula's mind has been growing, and though he began with a child-like outlook, he asks her to think of what he might do with expanded brainpower. Another episode from the novel by Bram Stoker.As y kiaull 'sy chlaare shoh -CAARJYN COOIDJAGH - Harrish y cheaynPHIL KNIGHT - Dhe vamlya yw hiMAIRE NI BREATHNACH, SHARON SHANNON, STEVE COONEY & TREVOR HUTCHINSON - Beta/CarnivalMEINIR GWILYM - Siwgwr i'r tanROBERT WILSON - Hills o' the ClydeDIDUELL - Dans LeonTHE MANX GIRLS' CHOIR - Graih my chreeTHE ROWAN TREE - An kulyek hosDERVISH - Slides and reels

Tuilleadh ceoil agus amhráin, including tunes from the new album from Sharon Shannon and the O'Loughlin family, songs from Don Stiffe, Anne Droney. Rachel Goode agus roinnt mhaith eile. 

Sharon Shannon will be performing at the Galway Folk Festival at Monroe's Live, to close out the festival, Sunday June 9th at 7pm. (For copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)

On today's show:   9am-10am John talks to Principal of Clarin College, Athenry, as 136,160 students start their Leaving Cert today Trad legend Sharon Shannon pops in for some tunes ahead of playing Monroe's Live Mainstage  Galway Hospice's Sunflower Days set to take place this Friday and Saturday   'Galway Talks with John Morley' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM

Our 508th episode, which aired on May 5, 2024, and featured part one of our salute to Kevin Burke. Kevin Burke & Micheal O Dohmnaill – Maudabawn Chapel/The Wild Irishman/The Moher Reel, Portland Bothy Band – The Strayaway Child, Out of the Wind Into the Sun Interview with Kevin Burke, part one Kevin Burke, Sharon Shannon & Sean Smyth – The Mason's Apron/Laington's Reel, excerpt from Music from an Irish Cottage Kevin Burke – The Millstream/The Geese in the Bog/The Devils of Dublin, Made in Sligo Kevin Burke – Lucy's Fling/S'ioma Rud a Chunnaic Mi/Some Say the Devil is Dead, An Evening with Kevin Burke Interview with Kevin Burke, part two Kevin Burke – Paddy Fahy's Jigs/The Cliffs of Moher, If the Cap Fits Kevin Burke & John Brennan – The Tempest, The Pound Ridge Sessions Kevin Burke & Micheal O Dohmnaill – Tom Morrison's/The Beare Island Reel/George White's Favourite/Dipping The Sheep, Portland Kevin Burke – The King of the Fairies, Sweeney's Dream: Fiddle Tunes from County Sligo Ireland Kevin Burke – The Long Acre/Clyde's Banks, Open House Kevin Burke – The Sailor on the Rock/Michael Kennedy's Reel/The Hop Down Reel, An Evening with Kevin Burke Kevin Burke & John Brennan – Lonesome Moonlight Waltz, The Pound Ridge Sessions

Relax and dance with a drowsy dancing bear on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #660. Subscribe now! The Drowsy Lads, Fialla, Blackthorn, Charlene Adzima, Ed Miller, Enda Reilly, Conor Mallon, Fig for a Kiss, The Crowfoot Rakes, Luas, Sharon Shannon, Drumspyder, Elias Alexander & Ramblxr, The Low Kings GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items 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 0:06 - The Drowsy Lads “Dancing Bear Set: Lads of Laois / Eileen Curran / The Reconciliation” from Single 5:13 - WELCOME 6:47 - Fialla “Forgotten Daze” from Home & Away 10:35 - Blackthorn “Don't Come Again” from Here's To You 14:05 - Charlene Adzima “The Initiation Reel” from The Initiation 17:02 - Ed Miller “More Than Just a Dram” from Lolander 21:23 - FEEDBACK 26:02 - Enda Reilly “Off the Grid For a While” from Single 29:38 - Conor Mallon “Unearthed” from Unearthed 33:50 - Fig for a Kiss “Frobisher Bay” from Wherever You Go 37:45 - The Crowfoot Rakes “Johnny Jump Up” from Off She Goes 42:18 - THANKS 43:22 - Luas “Ard Tí Cuain” from Single 47:57 - Sharon Shannon “The Bag of Cats” from Each Little Thing 52:26 - Drumspyder “The Mooncoin” from Green Mantle 56:30 - Elias Alexander & Ramblxr “FIDDLE DISCO!” from Single 1:00:11 - CLOSING 1:00:58 - The Low Kings “Paddy's Round” from Single 1:04:27 - CREDITS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. 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Featuring all that is best and upcoming in the traditional music scene in Galway and beyond, Máirin Fahy will be inviting very special guests in for a chat, a catch up with each artist and maybe even a session of live music where Máirín could also join in and play along. Tuilleadh ceoil agus amhráin, including tunes from Begley and Cooney, Four men and a dog, songs from Gino Lupari   Niall Teague and  Padraig Joyce, recent releases from Rachel Goode and Sharon Shannon agus roinnt mhaith eile. 

Another eclectic mix of Celtivity! Enjoy a new spin from Vishten Connexions featuring Catherine McLellan. Alba's Edge set sail on The Diamond while The Dreadnoughts find themselves on Dusty Ground. Sharon Shannon rolls with a Wild West Wagon Train and The Afro Celt Sound System bring tranquility with AM. Join Patricia Fraser and remember to leave a comment or review. Peatbog Faeries - The Humours Of Ardnamuchan Sketch - Bam The Tanjo Vishten Connexions - Sauvage ft. Catherine McLellan La Bottine Souriante - Santiago Firkin - Finnegans Wake Feufollet - Red Light Alba's Edge - The Diamond ) The Dreadnoughts - Dusty Ground Flogging Molly - These Times Have Got Me Drinking Lunasa - The Cadgers Sharon Shannon - Wild West Wagon Train Afro Celt Sound System - AM The Mahones - She Comes For Love Rura - Oran nan Mogaisean 59:47

Ireland's best known rock fiddler, Steve Wickham from The Waterboys, is on the road for the national tour of a play called 'The Hare'. He joined Ray to talk about his glittering career that has included collaborations with U2, Sinead O'Connor and Sharon Shannon.

It's said a light has gone out in County Clare with the death a pioneering music educator. Musicians from this county and beyond have been paying tribute to the legendary Dysart native Frank Custy whose funeral is taking place today. Although it seemed he'd follow a sporting path instead of a musical one early on, Frank Custy is credited as one of the most pivotal figures in the promotion of Irish traditional music in Clare of the last 60 years. Starting life in Dysart, Frank trained as a teacher at St. Patrick's College in Drumcondra and after a stint teaching in Eglish, County Offaly, moved back to Clare where he took up a position at Toonagh National School. It was there that Frank began what would become a key aspect of his legacy; teaching music in the classroom and eventually holding regular evening group classes which all were welcome to attend. Among the illustrious musicians who honed their craft under Frank's tutelage are Sharon Shannon, Siobhan Peoples, Sean Conway, Yvonne Casey and James Cullinan. Former teacher at St. Flannan's College, musician and educator Gary Shannon says Frank's gift was his ability to teach people how to derive enjoyment from playing music. Many cite Frank's "Céad Poirt" booklets, and later accompanying CDs, as their gateway into Irish traditional music. Music aside, he was also a successful hurler in his day, winning the Minor A Championship with Ruan in 1953 at the age of 14, winning the Harty with St. Flannan's and also being part of the Ruan teams which won the county championship in 1959, 1960 and 1962. For his many achievements, he was honoured with a MÓRglór Award in 2016. Clare FM West Wind presenter Joan Hanrahan, who acted as MC on the night of the award ceremony, says his incorporation of music into the classroom schedule was "groundbreaking".

This year's Russell Festival Weekend is set to have a stellar line-up. Doolin will be alive to the sounds of Martin Hayes, Sharon Shannon, Jim Murray & Jack Maher and many more for the Irish traditional music festival. The festival will run from the 24th to 26th of February. For more on this, on Monday's Morning Focus, Peter O'Connell was joined by Christy Barry, who performed live in studio and Pat Sweeney, a local historian and the man behind Doolin Cliff Walks.

Our 490th episode, which aired on December 10, 2023. Kevin Burke, Sharon Shannon, & Sean Smith – The Mason's Apron/Laington's, excerpt from Music from an Irish Cottage Genticorum – La Batelière, Au Coeur de L'aube Miscellany of Folk – Coiscéim na Sí/Helvic Head, Atlantic Sounds LOCAL FOCUS: Ed Yother – Roving Peddler, First Figure EP Louis Bingham – Garden Slides: Micho Russel's/Scattery Island, Hares on the Hill Cillian Vallely & David Doocey – The Worcester Reel, The Yew & The Orchard Alasdair Fraser – Jessie Smith/The Braes Of Mar/Jenny Dang The Weaver/Pretty Peggy, The Driven Bow Megan Nic Ruairi´ – Twenty Two (Radio Edit), single release Tara Breen & Padraig Rynne – Johnny Doherty's/The Scolding Wife/Cairngorm Dance/Tommy Whelan's, Nasc The Henry Girls with Ríoghnach Connolly – Not Your Fight, A Time to Grow Melody & Derrick Cameron – Maple Leaf Forever Group, Sincerely Boiled in Lead – Brave Bombardier, Orb

The legendary Pogues frontman, Shane McGowan will be laid to rest in Tipperary today following a funeral procession through Dublin. Musician Sharon Shannon remembers Shane.

In this episode we celebrate 10 years of the Letter from Ireland! In the summer of 2013, we started to write, and send out, a weekly letter from Ireland. Two years later we started the Letter from Ireland podcast. Today, the letter goes out every Sunday to 60,000 people of Irish descent all around the world and continues to thrive - all due to the support and feedback we get from our wonderful listeners and readers. Thank you one and all!We share two letters entitled - "10 Years of The Letter from Ireland" and "Why I write the Letter from Ireland".We also have some wonderful Irish music to help us along the way supplied by Sharon Shannon and friends. I do hope you enjoy!Music featured in this episode:"Magic Foot" performed by Sharon Shannon."Galway Girl" performed by Sharon Shannon and Steve Earle."Love, Love, Love" performed by Sharon Shannon and John Prine.Support the Letter from Ireland Show:Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to ALetterfromIreland.com/plus .

Here it is, this past week’s episode of Accordion Noir, slightly delayed due to a comedy of errors. The episode doesn’t have one grand overarching theme (beyond that of worthwhile squeezebox music) but rather dwells on a couple of micro-themes over the course of its playtime. If your Apple or Android (or plain old RSS) podcast subscriptions (strongly recommended!) haven't […]

On today's show Kathryn is joined by Sharon Shannon in studio 8 for a live session and a chat, Elaine Burke host of “For Tech's Sake” podcast gives us a breakdown of the best holiday tech items, Mary Jennings talks to us about injuries ahead of the Run With Ray's and Ray himself joins in on the chat and Laura de Barra talks Summer household pests.

Kathryn is joined by Sharon Shannon in studio 8 for a live session and a chat.

Americana, Roots, Folk, Blues and Country music. Featured Artists . New and classic tracks.Episode includes James Taylor, Sharon Shannon, Old Californio and Patti Smith. Also Donovan is featured.

Tangible Takeaways:Think bigger - we can always do better than where we are. It doesn't matter what we do or how much progress we made (or lack thereof) there's always better. Avoid settlingIt doesn't matter how low you are, you can do what is in your heart. When you're in the midst of it, it is a time to dig deep, do the internal work.You have to picture yourself as successful and not speak doom and gloom over your life. Force yourself to change your perspective.Start with one thing, don't get so lost in the sauce. Everything doesn't have to be created at once - how can we possibly market all of that at once?About Sharon:Sharon, the Faith Coach, Speaker, Trainer, and Founder of Women of Movement, equips Christian female professionals who are aspiring and seasoned speakers, to use their God-given gift to serve, to speak confidently on live and virtual stages, improve their brand, and build their online businesses in order to walk in faith and freedom. Sharon's Women of Movement Academy helps women improve their craft and grow, leverage, and scale their online businesses to become successful speakers and business women. Through her expanding Women of Movement Speaking Club, she also coaches and trains women to use their voice to speak with more faith and confidence. Her Faith Model enables women to use their gift(s) to build their empire and continue the process of doing the abundant things God has for them to do (James 2:17). Yes, God has blessed women to do some amazing things and with faith and grind, they can build their businesses to new heights. Sharon is also the Founder of Respect the Teachers.  Connect with Sharon:Website: https://www.womenofmovement.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonshannon_faithcoach/ About me:Karen Laos, Communication Expert, and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world's most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely committed to her mission of eradicating self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them practical strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with her tested communication model to generate consistent results through her Leadership Presence Keynote: How to Be an Influential Communicator. Connect with me:Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/Clubhouse: @karenlaosMy book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/Episodes also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos

Back in the USAThe 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement has attracted considerable national and international interest in recent weeks. Part of this involved me travelling last week once again to the USA. It must be four years since I was last there. While a lot has changed politically in that time both here and in the U.S. some things never change – among them the multiple stamping in red capitals of SSSS (Secondary Security Screening Selection) on our boarding passes and suitcase labels. It is explained as a random process whereby travellers are selected for ‘enhanced' searches. I have been getting the SSSS stamp on every visit to and from the USA for over 20 years. Randomly routine. Alex Maskey GFA25They say a week is a long time in politics. This month we mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and we all should reflect on why it is that the Agreement is not yet fully implemented. One thing is certain and that is that republicanism is stronger now across the island than it has been at any time in this past century, with the continuing growth of Sinn Fein and emergence of civic United Irelanders while other progressives search for a political home including within a new Ireland. I believe that the GFA itself remains a work in progress however I also believe passionately that it has successfully set the template for all of our politics since 1998.CeolI love music. All kinds of music. I listen to the radio a lot. I still have cassette tapes and vinyl from the 1970's. I play them also. And CDs. And an iPod. I also have music on my phone.  Every so often my devices organise my music into a Favourite Mix. For those of you who share my love for music here's a sample of what my phone has selected. It includes Bruce Springsteen and James Taylor. The Byrds. Them. Sharon Shannon. John Spillane. Christy. Lisa O Neill. The Bothy Band.Cormac Breathnach. The Animals. Mary Coughlan.  Planxty. Liam O Flynn. Frances and May Black. The Gloaming. Bob Dylan

Hi Friends, Happy St. Patrick's Day!  Let's celebrate this great day for the Irish by cranking up The New York Irish Hour!  In this 51st episode I've featured the some of the most epic Irish recordings in history.   Part 1: Ruby Murray, Mike Denver, The Clancy Brothers, The Irish Rovers, Me! Part 2: The Young Wolfe Tones, Jim McCann, Luke Kelly & The Dubliners, Paddy Reilly, The Wolfe Tones Part 3: The Willoughby Brothers, Ed Shereen, Nathan Carter, Steve Earle & Sharon Shannon, Olivia Douglas, Paddy NoonanEnjoy..Andy CooneySupport the show

On this episode of the Collective Whisper podcast,Simon K speaks to Singer Eleanor Shanley.Simon & Eleanor speak all about:05:36 Her musical beginnings....08:29 Other passions...10:57 Joining DeDannan11:46 From an office to being a gigging musician...12:51 A culture shock for a young woman....14:35 The good old days in ANCO.....16:08 A musicians life on tour....16:40 Filling the shoes of Dolores Keane....18:37 Eleanor's next move....19:15 Singing in different styles....20:36 Early musical influences.....21:08 Working with Ronnie Drew....23:02 Watching a legend slip away....24:48 The challenges of working with other artists26:22Collaborations...27:34 Working with guitarist John Feely...28:24 Spanish songs & Ronnie's spanish29:53 The story behind Garradice...31:09 Countries frequently toured in...32:23 The recording of the album Canción de amor.35:45 Recording in Meelick church43:08 Guest performance-Galway to GracelandEleanor Shanley is one of Ireland's most loved and respected vocalists.In her long and rich career, we have enjoyed Eleanor's many solo performances and recordings in addition to her body of work from her wonderful collaborative projects both recordings and live performances. A beautiful career in itself with De Danann marked Eleanor's baptism to her professional career, her fondly remembered period working with good friend and Irish icon Ronnie Drew, Mike Hanrahan and her work with Donal Lunny, Garadice and long-time friend and leading classical guitarist, John Feeley are just a few names from many.Eleanor has worked alongside many other great musicians through the years and also recorded with The Dubliners, Sharon Shannon, Donal Lunny, U2 and too many more both at home & internationally to mention here.Web: https://www.eleanorshanley.ie/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channelUC4T9pJCnQmpa3vXf8q1yzBATwitter: https://twitter.com/eleanorshanley?lang=enfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eleanor.shanley/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eleanorshanleyofficial/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7gXmHU3s3vZ7viXiaZ6rcaApple music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/eleanor-shanley/177044950Discography:https://www.discogs.com/es/artist/961962-Eleanor-Shanley

Don't you worry. We're highlighting the women of Celtic music for St Patrick's Day once again on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #595. Arise & Go, Sharon Shannon, Chambless, Taylor And Muse, Altan, Mary Beth Carty, Amelia Hogan, Fire In The Glen, Kellswater Bridge, Heather Dale, Shelli Le Fay, Emerald Accent, Lisa Schettner, Emma Langford, The Breath VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2023 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 2023 episode.  Vote Now! Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile your votes to update a playlist on Spotify and YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Follow us on Facebook to find out who is added each week. Listen on Spotify and YouTube. 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. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - Intro: Heather Dale at GaFilk 0:17 - Arise & Go "Sheepskin and Beeswax, Le Voyageur, Roddy McDonald's Fancy" from Arise & Go -  EP Ellie Goud: fiddle 4:17 - WELCOME 5:42 - Sharon Shannon “The Ivory and the Quill” from Each Little Thing 8:23 - Chambless, Taylor And Muse "Jack Haggerty" from Live At Ntif Jil Chambless: flute and vocals 11:37 - Altan "Fermanagh Highland" from The First Ten Years: 1986 - 1995 MAIRÉAD NÍ MHAONAIGH: vocals, fiddle 15:38 - Mary Beth Carty "Mo Mhàthair" from Crossing the Causeway Mo Mhàthair Pronunciation: Moh wah - her Mary Beth Carty: Accordionist, guitarist, vocals 19:41 - FEEDBACK 22:14 - Amelia Hogan "Red Winged Blackbird" from Taking Flight 26:28 - Fire In The Glen "Whup Jamboree" from Cutting Bracken Amanda Wells: vocals, guitar, percussion 30:04 - Kellswater Bridge "The Wife of Usher's Well" from As The Story Goes Mare Edstrom (lead vocals, Celtic Flute, Keyboards, and Bodhran), Tracy Moraine (Vocals and Percussion). 33:47 - THE STORY OF OISIN BY HEATHER DALE Heather Dale calls her music “Celtic music for Modern Dreamers.” Her original music explores world legends and folklore. She finds contemporary themes within old material, and fuses folk traditions with blues, jazz, and world music influences. Heather's rich vocals are paired with more than a dozen folk instruments in her live performances with multi - instrumentalist Ben Deschamps. Today, she's gonna share the Irish story of the hero Oisin who falls in love with the fairy queen. But he's stuck in the past. He returns with tragic results. 34:48 - Heather Dale "Adrift" from The Road to Santiago A few weeks back, I shared Heather's song “Mordred's Lullaby”. Patrons of the podcast can listen to that story this week on the Patreon feed. 41:06 - THANKS 47:03 - Shelli Le Fay "False Spring" from Feral Heart 49:09 - Emerald Accent "Toss the Feathers / Oak Tree / Foxhunters" from The Oats Field Allison Talley (Low and high whistle, flute, keyboard, vocals), Alexis Frenette (fiddle, vocals), Temperance Babcock (fiddle, vocals). 53:49 - Lisa Schettner "Snowing Light" from Single 59:32 - Emma Langford "6 Foot 4" from Quiet Giant 1:03:53 - CLOSING 1:06:33 - The Breath "No You Keep It (Acoustic)" from Only Stories (Let the Cards Fall Revisited) Ríoghnach Connolly (ree - a - na): flute and vocals 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 subscribe to the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. You'll get access to our Best of this Year Playlist. You can subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME CELTOPHILE TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a musician and podcaster out of Atlanta, Georgia. This Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Do you have the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast app? It's 100% free. You can listen to hundreds of episodes of the podcast. Download it now. Hey Celtic Bands, I'm looking for new music and stories in 2023. To submit your band, just complete the permission form at 4celts.com. You'll also find information on how to submit a story behind one of your songs or tunes. Get a free Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music eBook. email gift@bestcelticmusic THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. 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 music - only episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and you get a private feed to listen to the show.  All that for as little as $1 per episode. A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Marti Meyers, Meghan Walker, Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, 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 week, $1, $5, $10. 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. In 2023, we're going on a Celtic Invasion of County Mayo in Ireland. We're gonna explore the area and get to know Grace O'Malley, the Pirate Queen. 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? You can take a screenshot of the podcast on your phone. You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Or how about a picture you took of a band that you saw. How would you like to introduce an episode of the podcast? It's super easy. Contact me for details. Email me at celticpodcast@gmail, message me on Facebook, or contact me through Mastodon @celtfather@c.im. Tim Walker commented on Facebook: "I volunteer at the local hospital. I make little rocks out of big rocks, but with paperwork. Really, you could teach a monkey to do my job, but then it would be animal cruelty. It ain't much, but it's useful. Anyway, that's when I listen. Sláinte!" Kellyn Owens commented on Facebook: "I listen when I go on my long runs for half marathon training. I download two or three episodes and play them back to back to make the miles go by faster. Currently listening to #580." Andi Bishop commented on Facebook: "I downloaded the 2022 top 20 and listened to it on the plane on the way home from California!"

Musicians Donal Lunny and Sharon Shannon remember the renowned trad musician Séamus Begley who has died at the age of 73.

In this episode we explore not just the world of Irish music - but 10 tracks from the extended Celtic family. We use music featured on the TV programme - "The Transatlantic Sessions" - to bring you music and song from Ireland, Scotland, the USA and much more. With lots of chat between each song.MUSICAL TRACKS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:"Magic Foot" - Performed by Sharon Shannon and the Transatlantic Sessions house band."My heart's tonight in Ireland - in the west County Clare" - Performed by Andy Irvine and the Transatlantic Sessions house band."Aragon Mill" - Performed by Karen Matheson and the Transatlantic Sessions house band."Leezie Lindsay" - Performed by Eddie Reader and the Transatlantic Sessions house band."Let the mystery be" - Performed by Iris De Ment and the Transatlantic Sessions house band."Forty Shades of Green" - Performed by Roseanne Cash, Paul Brady and the Transatlantic Sessions house band."Letter in the mail" - Performed by Tim O'Brien and the Transatlantic Sessions house band."Muireann's jig" - Performed by Mike McGoldrick and the Transatlantic Sessions house band."Road to Aberdeen" - Performed by Nancy Griffith."Caledonia" - Performed by Dougie MacLean.You can find out more about The Transatlantic Sessions here: https://www.transatlanticsessions.com/the-sessions/

Just off a long Thanksgiving weekend, the Christmas season kicks off in the Windy City Irish Radio studios in full swing featuring the season's best songs and tunes from Ashley Davis, Seamus Begley & Oisin Mac Diamada, Danny O'Donnell, Cherish the Ladies, Celtic Woman, Tom Morley, The Irish Rovers, Craig Duncan, Cliona Hagan, Derek Ryan featuring Sharon Shannon, Celtic Thunder, Nathan Carter, The Harp Twins, and Lisa Kelly.  Hey, Christmas is coming so get in the spirit!!  Tune in each Sunday afternoon from noon to 1pm on WNDZ 750AM or live on www.globalirishradio.com.  

Lúnasa performing at IrishFest Atlanta this year. They play traditional Irish music with inspiring arrangements. They'll tell you their Celtic Story today on this instrumental episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The Carroll Sisters, The Here & Now, Meerrant, Ogham, Kennedy's Kitchen, Old Man Flanagan's Ghost, SeeD, Cíana, Lúnasa, CLARE SANDS, Sharon Shannon, Drumspyder, Runa VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 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 2022 episode.  Vote 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. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - Intro: Colin Grant Adams 0:11 - The Carroll Sisters "Jig Storm" from Daybreak 4:47 - WELCOME 6:15 - The Here & Now "Little Monster" from Ladybird 9:40 - Meerrant "To Carolan" from Fells 13:16 - Ogham "Doctor O'Neill's" from The Gold Ring 16:10 - Kennedy's Kitchen "Sleeping Under the Tables Set" from A Pocket Full of Lint and Victims of Irish Music 20:37 - FEEDBACK 25:07 - Jared Bogle “The Green Fields of Glentown / The Earl's Chair (Reels)” from The Old Road Home 29:01 - Cíana "An Dro Set" from Rubicon 32:22 - SeeD "Twig" from FAE 35:49 - STORY OF LUNASA AND THE LAST PINT 39:37 - Lúnasa "The Last Pint (New Version of Aibreann)" from The Story So Far 43:59 - THANKS 45:23 - CLARE SANDS "The Malecón Reel" from The Basement Sessions EP 49:13 - Sharon Shannon "Björn Again Polka" from Out The Gap 52:28 - Drumspyder "The Braes of Tullymet" from Sunne and Mona 56:15 - CLOSING 57:07 - Runa "The Star of Munster Set" from Live The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast and our mailing list. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. You'll get access to our Best of this Year Playlist. And you will better connect with your Celtic heritage. The show is supported by our Patrons of the Podcast on Patreon. Subscribe to get bonus podcasts and vote in the Celtic Top 20. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME CELTOPHILE TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm an Atlanta  -  based musician and podcaster. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. I was putting together this week's show when I realized the show was very instrumental heavy. Until very recently, the Celtic supergroup, Lúnasa, played entirely instrumental music. So I figured why not just make this episode another fully instrumental episode of great Celtic music. Lúnasa is also performing at IrishFest Atlanta next weekend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is a proud sponsor of this year's festival. Tickets are now on sale for the festival. You can see a list of performance times and workshops on the festival website at IrishFestAtlanta.org. Request for more Audio Intros. WHAT'S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out who was added this week. Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Marti Meyers, Brenda, Meghan Walker, Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, 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 week, $1, $5, $10. 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? 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 Fletch emailed: "Hi Marc, I have no idea if you're ever played anything by CastleBay but they're a friend of a friend so I figured I should let you know. Thanks!" Shel O'Toole emailed: "Hi Marc, As I was listening to the Jigs and Reels of Ireland #576 I was inspired to share the episode with the session I attend at the Munster Arms Hotel in Ballarat.   The session plays some great tunes and some of today's tunes would certainly be embraced.  I only got to write down the name of one tune that I loved: Hector the Hero by Celtic Grass. I have a 15 minute floorpspot at a Folk night at Creswick tonight.  I find listening to your show helps calm my nerves and focus on my musicality.  It's off to rehearse a few songs for me now.  Enjoy your weekend. Sliantè" Kinnfolk replied to the Celtic Music Magazine request for more bands: "Hi Marc! I got some bands for ya, here they are: The BorderCollies The Crossjacks Wild Blue Yonder Celtic Machinations Runa Have a great day!"

Watery songs and stormy songs seemed topical today after Fiona and Ian wreaked their havoc. A big feature on Irish accordion diva Sharon Shannon dominated the show as she brings her trio to town for the first international gig at The Rogue since she played here just before the first lock down. New music from The East Pointers, Rory Block, Jake Blount, LJ Mounteney, Angelique Kidjo, Tradifusio from Valencia, and much more from so many different places and genres it makes my head spin!

New music from Africa, Brazil, and Eastern Europe. Some Ukrainian anthems, a bunch of wonderful indigenous women in song, and a look back at last week's memorable Songbird North show at The Roundhouse. There are FIVE folk and roots shows in town next Saturday October 1st! What to do? Which one to choose? A bit of a guide to help you out, including ticket giveaways for Los Lobos / The Mavericks, and Bear's Den. Then a mini-feature on Irish accordion diva Sharon Shannon, and some great new music from Scotland - and Canada!

A glorious celebration of women (many of them Canadian), including Angelique Kidjo, Mama's Broke, Sharon Shannon, Aine McGeeney (Goitse), Anais Mitchell (Bonny Light Horseman), Molly Donnery (The Haar), Crystal Shawanda, Devora Laye (The Burying Ground), Allison Russell, Oumou Sangare, Fatoumata Diawara, Katherine Priddy, Lydia Hol, Celeidgh Cardinal, Pharis Romero, Della Mae, Indigo Girls, Deirdre Scanlan (Solas), Megan Henderson (Breabach), Kim Carnie, and L J Mounteney. And lots more exotic, earthy, and groovy sounds, old & new, from across the musical spectrum.

Is Celtic music good for the environment?  Lissa Schneckenburger starts an environmental conversation from fear and denial to empowerment and creativity on this week's Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe to hear the story and get 34 Celtic MP3s for free. Spoil The Dance, ÚLLA, The Kelly Girls, Wolf & Clover, Wolf Loescher, Andreas Transø, Sharon Shannon, McKasson & McDonald, Gerry O'Beirne & Rosie Shipley, Lissa Schneckenburger, Old Man Flanagan's Ghost, Harmundi, Jamison Celtic Rock, Niamh Parsons GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 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 2022 episode.  Vote Now! I hope you enjoy this week's show. If you hear music you love, share the episode. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:13 - Spoil The Dance "Jigs : McIntyre's Fancy, Newtown Bridge, Inis Bearachain Jig 2 " from Returning Home 4:04 - WELCOME 4:48 - ÚLLA "Fr. Kelly Set (Reels)" from Ulla 8:51 - The Kelly Girls "Mariners of England" from May You Always 11:49 - Wolf & Clover "Top of Cork Road  -  First Avenue  -  The Merry Maiden" from Wolf & Clover 14:24 - Wolf Loescher "Lads Among Heather" from Sheep's Clothing I wanted to share this song in part because of a new episode on my Pub Songs & Stories podcast. I talk about a song called “Lads in the Shire”. The lyrics were inspired by Wolf Loescher's song. Though of course, they are about Lord of the Rings, which is rather timely since a new Lord of the Rings prequel is coming to Prime Video next month.  18:42 - FEEDBACK 21:36 - Andreas Transø "If" from The Earth and Everything in It 24:32 - Sharon Shannon "Pull Out The Stops" from Sacred Earth 27:40 - McKasson & McDonald "Mark the Hard Earth" from Harbour 32:39 - Gerry O'Beirne & Rosie Shipley "Air" from Yesterday I Saw the Earth Beautiful 34:14 - THANKS 36:11 - CELTIC MUSIC STORY A few weeks back, I was reading Lissa Schneckenburger's email. Lissa is a fantastic Celtic musician from Vermont. She has a great newsletter where she inspires you to practice. In one email, she was talking about Summer Road Trips. She mentioned the Sustainable Touring Arts Coalition on how to make your travel as sustainable as possible. Her friend Laura Cortese toured plastic free. And Lissa did a tour with her husband and son on a bicycle! I'll let her tell the story 41:28 - Lissa Schneckenburger "The 11th Labor of Hercules" from Thunder in My Arms 44:40 – SUSTAINABILITY I found Lissa's story extremely inspiring. Obviously, I'm concerned about our carbon impact on the climate which is why I mentioned the Carbon Almanac in a past podcast. Her story got me excited. I went down a rabbit hole looking into sustainability in the music industry. I found a few resources, but not much. So I've been looking into ways that I can make my music career and podcasting career more sustainable.  One of the coolest things that Lissa Schneckenburger's story inspired me to do is to make my own bike gig plans. With any luck, I will announce at least one bike show this Fall. I'd love your thoughts and feedback. Have you seen any Celtic musicians working hard to support our environment? What did they do? Please email me. 46:21 - Old Man Flanagan's Ghost "May" from Sociable 51:22 - Harmundi "Farewell To Thom" from Um Orvalho Boreal 55:56 - Jamison Celtic Rock "The Most Irish Girl in America" from Heyhowrya 59:07 - CLOSING 59:46 - Niamh Parsons “Green Grass It Grows Bonny” from In My Prime The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit CelticMusicPodcast.com to subscribe to our mailing list and through your favorite podcatcher. You can also follow a Best of this Year Playlist on streaming sites and you'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. The show  is supported by our Patrons of the Podcast on Patreon. Visit SongHenge.com to get free MP3s, episodes before regular listeners, music-only episodes, and the opportunity to vote for your favorite song in each episode. You'll also get a discount on all merch in our store. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If you heard music you loved, visit the artist website. Buy CDs, digital downloads, shirts, album pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. You can support many Celtic musicians on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. And of course, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME CELTOPHILE TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a musician and podcaster. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. You can support artists in this show. Buy their music. You will find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. WHAT'S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out who was added this week. Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! There are over 300 amazingly generous people who pledge $1, $5, $10, $25 or more each and every week to support the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I am super grateful to each for their generosity. But sometimes, I screw up. I forget to charge for an episode. That happened this week. The money came in from last month's Patreon pledges. I was $500 short what I normally get each month. As you might imagine, I was a bit shocked. I realized immediately that I didn't charge for one of the episodes last month. That shortfall has a big impact on my life and business. I emailed my patrons and let them know about the problem. I was flooded with small donations and large ones from people who wanted to help make up that shortfall. So I want to take a moment to thank each and every Patron of the Podcast who sent in money to help me meet my financial goals for this month. I have a lot of new artist music I am buying this month. So that helps immensely. If you want to support the podcast with a one-off contribution, I will put a link in the shownotes to where you can donate OR even buy some Celtic podcast t-shirts or other merch. Again, thank you so much for supporting the show! Thank you to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Beth H, Richard N, Sean H HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. 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? 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 Gary R Hook emailed: “Sometimes, I feel like your show saves me. Thanks. I'm almost always listening while I work, as music affects the non-technical side of my brain. It's always awesome, and while I don't necessarily love everything, there's lots of great stuff in every episode. Love, love, love. Wish I discovered this years ago. But better late than never. Thanks for all you do.” Jody Raiford emailed a photo: “Hey la! Today, I'm working on my Senior Design capstone project for my EE at U Mich.  I'm making a 3d printer that prints in stainless steel! Trying hard to stay under budget, lol. Thankfully I have the support of the i3 Detroit hackerspace! Couldn't have come this far without them! (Or without the great tunes, thanks for keeping it rolling) Jody P.S. Pardon the messy shop, wasn't planning on a photo opp today, but I can't turn down a plea like that now can I?”

On today's show Mark Darmody and his daughter Cara talk about their sit down with the Taoiseach about the urgent needs of children with autism, Dublin artist Tara Kearns is in studio, Andrea Mara talks about her new book Hide and Seek, we have live music from Sharon Shannon and Mick Kelly is back with Grow It Yourself.

Bouzouki player Eoin Ó Neill has been a vital part of the Clare music scene, in Western Ireland, for more than 40 years. Through the years he has played and recorded with players like Mary Custy, Sharon Shannon, Kevin Griffin and Miko Russell, as well as tons of local talent both young and old. In 2015 he was given the MÓRglór award for outstanding contribution to traditional music in County Clare. We meet up in Ennis during the Fleadh Nua festival. Since the town is very busy, we record the podcast in Eoin's car just outside town. Eoin is a passionate and spontaneous person, and our conversation bounces around between different topics, including the story of how he discovered his love for the music of Clare, his playing style, his new album “In Session 2”, his passion for discovering and encouraging new talent, how music allows for important ways for people to connect with each other, and many other things! Learn more at: https://thefolkmusicpodcast.com

Memorial Day weekend can be a bit bittersweet.  It's a weekend of reflection - remembering those who have gone before us whether it be a close friend or family member.  On the other hand, it's the unofficial start of summer.  A time when you dust off your barbecuing prowess and soak up the sun.  And speaking of sun, why not let a little light in with lots of new music with some classics sprinkled in.  This week we feature Michael McDermott, Boxing Banjo, Talleymore, Casey Murray & Molly Tucker, The Black Ceili Band, Dylan Walshe, Gnoss, Colm Gavin, Sharon Shannon, Glenn Hansard and Becky Dellow.  It's all right here on Windy City Irish Radio.  You can listen live streamed at www.globalirishradio.com or on our website at www.windycityirishradio.com or on the airwaves at 750AM WNDZ Chicago.  Drop us a line or make a request at tim.taylor@windycityirishradio.com.  

Sharon Shannon, Slipknot, Sting, Susan Boyle-'The Artists That Start With S Festival' sounds AMAZING. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/05/25120258/SSTSM_2505.mp3"][/audio] Sadly, it's just a figment of our Dermot's imagination! Yep, it's time for Say Stuff That Suits The Music, where we play pieces of music to Dermot that he's never heard before and the rest is wonderfully chaotic! You can catch the chat by clicking play above

At precisely 10:33am CST, Spring arrived in Chicagoland and across the land but it's most evident in the Windy City Irish Radio studios.  The windows are open, the daffodils are ready to poke through the defrosting soil and the music is lively.  Breath in the fresh spring air and while you're handling the  spring cleaning, crank up the tunes!  We usher in Spring's arrival with music that will restore that spring in your step featuring The Waterboys, All Folk'd Up, a classic from Tommy Makem, Maria Kelly, CMAT, Christy Moore, Declan O'Rourke, Glen Hansard, Michael McDermott and Sharon Shannon.  And the music world lost a great one this past week -- singer, songwriter, Pete St. John.  We honor Pete's legacy with songs from the High Kings, Luke Kelly, and the Mickey Finns.   Open the windows and let the spring breeze roll on with Windy City Irish Radio on WNDZ 750AM or live streamed at www.globalirishradio.com or on our website at www.windycityirishradio.com.  

Spread Christmas Cheer. Listen and Share Christmas music from Celtic musicians featured on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Celtic Christmas music from Stephanie Claussen, The Gothard Sisters, Laura MacKenzie, Eira, Celtic Woman, Screaming Orphans, Steel Clover, Sarah Marie Mullen, Heather Alexander, Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy, Aizle, Rioghnach Connolly, Peat in the Creel, A Shamrock in Kudzu, Susan Toman, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller, Scooter Muse, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Heather Dale, Carolina Ceili, Catriona O'Leary, Jennifer Licko, Cherish the Ladies, Liz Carroll, Golden Bough, Four Celtic Voices, Jessica Victoria, Banshee in the Kitchen, Liz Madden, Katie McMahon, Bonnie Rideout, Nancy Daily-Green, Sheri O'Meara, Eileen Ivers, The Poor Clares, Sharon Shannon 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 Celtic musicians from the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast who are creating great Christmas music. This year I have an all new format. Instead of sharing the music in podcast form, I've created a playlist over on Spotify called Celtic Christmas Women. I hope to add YouTube and Amazon Music. But right now, it's just on Spotify. If you prefer the podcast format and want more Celtic Christmas MUSIC episodes of the podcast, make sure you join our Celtic Christmas Fans on Patreon. You'll get a music-only episode and will join the other 51 patrons who are helping spread Christmas Cheer! That said, this is actually the final MUSIC episode of the Celtic Christmas podcast. This episode was originally created for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast in 2020. This is a replay of that show. You can find a complete list of the artists in this show at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. CELTIC CHRISTMAS PLAYLISTS & NEWS There, also, you will find a link to our 2021 Celtic Christmas Women Spotify playlist that features MOST of the artists in this show. Go follow the Celtic Christmas Women playlist now. More playlists to follow: Joyful Celtic Christmas Music Christmas Drinking Songs Top Irish & Celtic Music CELTIC CHRISTMAS NEWS 1:30 - "'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime / Ding Dong Merrily On High" by Stephanie Claussen from Light so Brilliant: Carols and Tunes for Christmas 5:24 - WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a 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. At the end of November, we hit a HUGE milestone for the podcast. We now have over 300 kind souls who donate to the podcast each and every month. They collectively pledge over $800 per episode to make this show happen. I was already planning a Celtic Christmas Women episode. But because of that milestone, I decided to turn it into a 2-hour special. Plus, I'm adding another 2-hour special next month. So in this show I'm gonna share Christmas music by women playing Celtic music. That's because women don't get the attention they deserve in the music business in general and in Celtic music either. So I'm gonna highlight these ladies. If you want to find out more about the gender gap in traditional music, check out the non-profit FairPle. They advocate for equal opportunity and balanced representation for all. 7:03 - "Good King Wenceslas" by The Gothard Sisters from Falling Snow 11:00 - "What Child Is This" by Laura MacKenzie from Yuletide Bagpipes 13:35 - "Christmas Is Coming/Red Hair Boy/King's Reel" by Eira from Glen Tidings Liesel Wilson: Vocals, Fiddle, Erhu, Octave Fiddle Sue Spencer: Guitar, Vocals 17:51  - "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" by Celtic Woman from The Magic of Christmas 21:55 - "The Song We Used to Sing" by Screaming Orphans from Single 25:16 - "Christ Child's Lullaby" by Steel Clover from Season of Love Sue Borowski 28:31 - "Patapan" by Sarah Marie Mullen from In the Moon of Wintertime 30:38 - CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST If you're looking for more Celtic Christmas music, then you should definitely subscribe to the Celtic Christmas Podcast. There are five episodes that we released in 2020. It's a delightful way to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. And of course, it too is supported by folks like you on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast at CelticChristmasMusic.net. 31:49 - "Unto Us a Child Is Born" by Heather Alexander from Wintertide 36:02 - "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy from A Celtic Family Christmas 39:46 - "The Wexford Carol" by Aizle & Rioghnach Connolly from The Wexford Carol 44:19 - "Cutty Wren, Drive the Cold Winter Away" by Peat in the Creel from Winter Alison Myers: Flute 50:34 - "The Coventry Carol" by A Shamrock in Kudzu from Kudzu for Christmas ½ the 6 piece band of ladies 53:02 - "The Sussex Carol" by Susan Toman from Angels on High 56:12 - THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Ben, Pamala D, Vaidah Katz, Phyu K, melsing, Esther W, Hobie W, Dan C, Laura You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. 58:03 - "Emanuel" by Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse from Nollaig Chridheil / Songs of the Christmas Season 1:02:35 - "Dust of Snow" by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Fine Winter's Night 1:06:50 - "Huron Carol" by Heather Dale from This Endris Night 1:10:25 - "Christmas Contra Dance" by Carolina Ceili from Holiday Hooley Laurie Fisher: Fiddler Maggie Anderson: Drums 1:12:38 - "A Virgin Queen in Bethlehem" by Catriona O'Leary from The Wexford Carols 1:17:49 - "Brightest and Best" by Jennifer Licko from The Lights of Christmas 1:21:06 - CELTIC CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY If you enjoy this podcast, you might also enjoy our Joyful Celtic Christmas Music playlist on Spotify. Follow the link in the show notes. Or if you want a fun mix of popular and classic Christmas songs with some Celtic Christmas favorites by me and other Celtic musicians, I have another great playlist that my family listens to each and every year: Fun Christmas Songs for Kids & Families. 1:22:07 - "Oh Come, All Ye Faithful" by Cherish the Ladies from Christmas in Ireland Joanie Madden, Mary Coogan, Mirella Murray, Kathleen Boyle, Nollaig Casey 1:25:30 - "The Jump Ball | Whipple Hill | How We Spent the Christmas" by Liz Carroll from Lake Effect 1:28:58 - "Green Grow the Holly/The Holly and the Ivy Girl" by Golden Bough from Christmas in a Celtic Land Margie Butler: Harp, Vocals Kathy Sierra: Fiddle, Vocals 1:32:18 - "Angels (featuring Celeste Ray)" by Four Celtic Voices from Four Celtic Seasons 1:36:23 - "Christmas in Camelot" by Jessica Victoria from Songs of the Summer Realm 1:38:25 - "Bottom of the Punchbowl Set" by Banshee in the Kitchen from Invite the Light Kat, Jill, Brenda, Kris 1:42:14 - 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/ Oh! And if you want more Christmas podcasts from me, I also host the Pub Songs & Stories. I released my “Christmas Elf” a few days ago. It's a bit more personal podcast. But I have a few Celtic Christmas songs included in the show. Go to PubSong.net. 1:43:56 - "Happy Christmas Christmas Tree" by Liz Madden from Christmas with Liz Madden 1:46:33 - "Christmas Pipes" by Katie McMahon from Celtic Christmas 1:50:13 - "So merry as we have been" by Bonnie Rideout from The Celebration 1:53:50 - "Angels From the Realms of Glory" by Nancy Daily-Green from Celebrating Christmas Yore 1:57:00 - "Bed for the Baby" by Sheri O'Meara from Christmas Light 1:00:24 - "Jigs: Apples in Winter/Frost is All Over/A Merry Christmas" by Eileen Ivers from An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas 2:04:35 - "The Holly Bears a Berry" by The Poor Clares from The Poor Clares: Songs for Midwinter Betsy McGovern: vocals Beth Patterson: vocals, bouzouki 2:07:27 - CLOSING 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 diverse Celtic 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 streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can 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. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 In two weeks, I am pleased to release the Celtic Top 20 for 2020. Every year, I ask you to vote for your favorite songs in each show. It's very easy to do. The polls are closed for the year. And I'm taking off next week for Christmas Eve. On New Years' Eve, I will release the best songs and artists of 2020. I hope you will help me spread the word. 2:09:50 - "Christmas Time Again!" by Sharon Shannon from Christmas Time Again! 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/. NEXT TIME The 2021 season launches on Sunday, November 28. I'll tell you more about Matt & Shannon Heaton. In the meantime, please become a producer of this show over on Patreon. If you hear music you love in the Celtic Christmas Podcast, then support the artists. Buy something from them. Sign up to their mailing lists. And share the episode with your friends on social or in your community. The Celtic Christmas Podcast 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 Christmas music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic #celticwomen

Welcome to Hang the Holly. I'll introduce you to SHARON SHANNON as we take an inside look at artists in the latest episode of the Celtic Christmas Podcast.    "Little Christmas" is the final episode of 2020. It features Christmas music from The Jig Is Up, Cynthia Shelhart, Steel Clover, Abbots Cross, Liz Madden, Laura MacKenzie, Reilly, Sharon Shannon, deCeadaoin, Tiffany Schaefer, Emish, Stephanie Claussen, Celtic Woman, Runa, The Selkie Girls   The show is generously brought to you by the Patrons of the Celtic Christmas Podcast on Patreon. Please show your Celtic Christmas Cheer, make a pledge to support the show. You will find milestones on Patreon which will effectively launch this show in 2021.   If you enjoy the show, you can rate the show or post comments on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher.    Subscribe to the podcast at CelticChristmasMusic.net.   And now on to Sharon Shannon   Playing the accordion puts you in a unique category in terms of making music, and Sharon Shannon is one of the artists that has that distinction. Interestingly, although she can and does play Irish music, her career has continually spanned many different musical genres, always bringing her own style and background along with her for the ride. She is an experienced and dedicated musician, and has worked with some huge names in the industry. Among the people/bands she has recorded and performed with, you'll find well-respected (and well-known!) Irish names like Sinead O'Connor, The Chieftains, Shane McGowan, and even Bono. In keeping with her genre-jumping style though, you'll also see her name has appeared alongside other musical heavyweights, like Jackson Browne and Wille Nelson. As if that isn't testament enough to Shannon's musical abilities, she has also collaborated with John Prine, Natalie McMaster, and even Japan's Kodo Drummers!   Good musicians are always eager to expand their circle and play with other talented people, and this is something that defines Sharon Shannon. It is also something that has allowed her to grow, and that has seasoned her as a musical artist. From classical, to Cajun, to rap, Shannon has embraced all forms of music and in turn, they have informed her approach and style along the way. Interestingly, the Irish influence always does seem to shine through though, no matter who she has paired herself with!   Shannon has a well-rounded selection of albums, but with the holidays quickly approaching, nothing is more appropriate than than the Christmas single, “Christmas Time Again”, which features her accordion play front and center. It's a nice, jolly romp—a bit more updated than the old, standard carols--but with the same spirit of fun. Pick this one up to add something different to your holiday playlist, or to gift to a friend or relative that loves expanding their collection of Christmas music. After all, there's always a little bit of room for the accordion…right?   Find out more about Sharon Shannon at sharonshannon.com   If you hear music you love in the Celtic Christmas Podcast, then support the artists. Buy something from them. Sign up to their mailing lists. And share the episode with your friends on social or in your community.     The Celtic Christmas Podcast is free to enjoy. However, it is supported by the generosity of Celtic music fans like you over on Patreon. Get Christmas Cheer. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com . Nollaig shona daoibh.

Welcome to Hang the Holly. I'll introduce you to LIZ MADDEN as we take an inside look at artists in the latest episode of the Celtic Christmas Podcast.    "Little Christmas" is the final episode of 2020. It features Christmas music from The Jig Is Up, Cynthia Shelhart, Steel Clover, Abbots Cross, Liz Madden, Laura MacKenzie, Reilly, Sharon Shannon, deCeadaoin, Tiffany Schaefer, Emish, Stephanie Claussen, Celtic Woman, Runa, The Selkie Girls   The show is generously brought to you by the Patrons of the Celtic Christmas Podcast on Patreon. Please show your Celtic Christmas Cheer, make a pledge to support the show. You will find milestones on Patreon which will effectively launch this show in 2021.   If you enjoy the show, you can rate the show or post comments on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher.    Subscribe to the podcast at CelticChristmasMusic.net.   And now on to Liz Madden   Irish-born singer Liz Madden is a classically trained vocalist with multiple artistic talents. Not only does she have a cache of her own solo albums, but she is an actress and musical theater performer as well. In addition, she has done voiceover work and it's easy to see why—her gentle, bright, clear voice is a pleasure to listen to, whether she is speaking or singing. Madden has delved deeply into studying the things she is interested in, and holds a Masters degree in music, and she is working toward one in theology as well. Her list of accomplishments really does go on and on, and they include everything from songwriting credits for film and television, to producing a live show, to winning multiple awards throughout the course of her career.   Such a full and total immersion in the arts shows fierce passion and a dedication to creating, and this is apparent in Madden's musical history. She has contributed to 12 albums, and is actively involved in collaborating with other musical artists on a regular basis. Her albums tend to favor simple arrangements that allow her beautiful voice to be the centerpiece, with instruments serving as a support, rather than the central focus. It works well, and Madden's voice is definitely worthy of having a place that is front and center. She has certainly earned it, developing her voice as a well-honed instrument in its own right. Not all singers are blessed with such an even measure of talent and passion, but this is a singer that certainly has a heaping spoonful of both.   Her holiday album, "Liz Madden's Christmas Celebration" offers nearly an hour of music that ranges from delights such as the French carol Noel Nouvelet to some of the more expected holiday favorites like Joy to the World, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. The satisfying mixture of simple arrangements and a classically trained voice make this singer's holiday album a perfect choice for the season. A well thought-out grouping of 17 tracks provides a solid Christmas soundtrack that would make a terrific gift—or would blend in well with nearly any rotation of holiday music you may already own. Whatever you do, be sure not to miss Madden's version of Silent Night—it's a song that was meant to be covered by a vocalist with her range, and she does it beautifully, hitting those high notes with confidence and clarity.   Find out more about Liz Madden at LizMadden.co.   If you hear music you love in the Celtic Christmas Podcast, then support the artists. Buy something from them. Sign up to their mailing lists. And share the episode with your friends on social or in your community.     The Celtic Christmas Podcast is free to enjoy. However, it is supported by the generosity of Celtic music fans like you over on Patreon. Get Christmas Cheer. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com . Nollaig shona daoibh.