Irish & Celtic Music Interviews
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Show overview
Irish & Celtic Music Interviews has been publishing since 2020, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 14 episodes. That works out to roughly 5 hours of audio in total. Releases follow an irregular cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 9 min and 30 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Music show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 8 months ago. The busiest year was 2023, with 6 episodes published. Published by Irish & Celtic Music Interviews.
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Ep 723[PREVIEW] Tulua Concert and Interview
<html><p>In the summer of 2025, I led a Celtic Invasion Vacation to Wexford, Ireland. My trips are small and intimate and full of surprises, like this concert.</p><p>We stopped off at our local grocery store on Tuesday to stock up. On the way out, I saw a flier on the local events wall. Tulua was playing on Thursday, just down the street from us in our little country cottage. Tulua was a band I found on Facebook and invited to play their music on the podcast. </p></html>
Ep 712Malin Lewis Interview
<html><p>Malin Lewis plays effervescent folk on a newly invented bagpipe! Malin lives in Scotland and is one of the few openly trans Celtic musicians</p><p>Malin Lewis plays effervescent folk on a newly invented bagpipe! Malin lives in Scotland and is one of the few openly trans Celtic musicians sharing their music. </p><p>I am so excited to share this delightful interview with you.</p><p><a href="https://www.malinlewis.co.uk/" target="_blank">Find out more about Malin Lewis here</a>.</p></html>
Ep 706Interview with Amelia Hogan
<html><p>Show #706 of the Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast features an interview with Amelia Hogan. She released her new album this month. Learn how </p><p>Show #706 of the Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast features an interview with <a href="https://ameliahogan.com/" target="_blank">Amelia Hogan</a>. She released her new album this month. Learn how she came to Celtic music and sean nos singing. </p></html>
Interview: Gortaglanna
<html><p>Interview by Mattie Lennon IT HAPPENED IN MAY. Before the Civil War and prior to the Truce an atrocity took place in County Kerry which </p><p>Interview by Mattie Lennon</p><p> IT HAPPENED IN MAY.</p><p> Before the Civil War and prior to the Truce an atrocity took place in County Kerry which has been recorded in song and story. On 12 May 1921, a troop of Black and Tans were travelling out from Listowel towards Athea when they arrested four young unarmed men in Gortaglanna. Prior to this the barracks in Listowel had been burnt out and in retaliation the troops decided to execute the young men. The first to be shot was Jerry Lyons. When this happened, Cornelius Dee decided, as he was going to be shot anyway, to make a run for it. He ran, and almost immediately took a bullet in the thigh but managed to keep going. He ran for about three miles. He was never recaptured but remained in hiding until the truce</p><p> In 2021 I interviewed historian, the late, Dan Keane who told me the story of the song "The Valley of Knockanure" which was written about the shootings. I’m attaching an audio clip of that interview.</p></html>
The Wild Rover from The Harr #643
<html><p>The Haar share the story behind their version of “The Wild Rover” on Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast #643. Bonhomme Setter, Hanneke Cassel,</p><p>The Haar share the story behind their version of “The Wild Rover” on Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast #643.</p><p>Bonhomme Setter, Hanneke Cassel, Outbound Traveler, Juha Rossi, Joseph Carmichael, W. Ed Harris, Mic Clark, Seán Heely, The Haar, Strings &amp; Things, Firinn, The Sternwheelers, Kathryn Tickell &amp; The Darkening, Eimear Arkins</p><h3><em>GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX</em></h3><p>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. <a href="http://bestcelticmusic.net/" target="_blank">Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free</a>.</p><h3><em>VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2024</em></h3><p>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. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/collection/65602?view=expanded" target="_blank">Vote Now</a>!</p><p>You can follow our playlist on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4FtyqTq3VqVuTf7tBGEeAr?si=75759ab4522d4405" target="_blank">Spotify</a> 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 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW2ZqJYHA7BAqu4hEPnVC2p-q5IIc1FHn" target="_blank">Irish &amp; Celtic Music Videos</a>.</p><h3>THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC</h3><p>0:02 - Intro: Mike at Gen Con</p><p>0:09 - <a href="http://www.bonhommesetter.com/index_en.html" target="_blank">Bonhomme Setter</a> "Fort Bay" from Colors of Time</p><p>2:29 - WELCOME</p><p>4:32 - <a href="https://www.hannekecassel.com/" target="_blank">Hanneke Cassel</a> "Katrina McCoy's Jig / Sierra Fiddle Circle's Compliments to the Girls of Mudzini Kwetu" from Dot the Dragon's Eyes</p><p>8:21 - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/outboundtraveler" target="_blank">Outbound Traveler</a> "Early Morning Rain" from Go On and Wander</p><p>11:57 - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/juha.rossi1" target="_blank">Juha Rossi</a> "The Parting Glass" from Irish Tunes on Mandolin</p><p>14:10 - <a href="https://josephcarmichael.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Joseph Carmichael</a> "Sovay" from Single</p><p>19:36 - FEEDBACK</p><p>22:53 - <a href="https://wedharris.com/home" target="_blank">W. Ed Harris</a> "The Sligo Maid" from Cares of Tomorrow Can Wait</p><p>25:47 - <a href="https://www.micclarkmusic.com/" target="_blank">Mic Clark</a> "THE RIVER" from THE RIVER EP</p><p>29:26 - <a href="https://www.seanheely.com/" target="_blank">Seán Heely</a> "View from the Quiraing" from Dramagical</p><p>35:16 - STORY: <a href="http://thehaar.ie/" target="_blank">The Haar</a> "Wild Rover" from Where Old Ghosts Meet</p><p>The Haar are going out on tour starting in February, all around the UK. You can also see their striking music video. I’ll add that to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW2ZqJYHA7BAqu4hEPnVC2p-q5IIc1FHn" target="_blank">featured video playlist on YouTube</a>.</p><p>37:07 - <a href="http://thehaar.ie/" target="_blank">The Haar</a> "Wild Rover" from Where Old Ghosts Meet</p><p>41:37 - THANKS</p><p>44:47 - <a href="https://www.stringsandthings.band/" target="_blank">Strings &amp; Things</a> "Jigtime" from The Unsolicited Dance</p><p>48:36 - <a href="https://firinn.bandcamp.com/album/the-long-lunch" target="_blank">Firinn</a> "Out of the Air, Organic Ross" from The Long Lunch</p><p>50:40 - <a href="https://thesternwheelers.com/" target="_blank">The Sternwheelers</a> "Don't Turn Around" from Single</p><p>53:16 - <a href="https://www.kathryntickell.com/biography/kathryn-tickell-and-the-darkening" target="_blank">Kathryn Tickell &amp; The Darkening</a> "High Way To Hermitage" from Cloud Horizons</p><p>57:08 - CLOSING</p><p>58:18 - <a href="https://www.eimeararkins.com/" target="_blank">Eimear Arkins</a> "Father Bernie's/Farewell to Miltown/Maudabawn Chapel" from What's Next?</p><p>1:02:57 - CREDITS</p><p>The Irish &amp; Celtic M
Celtic Story: The Gothard Sisters - "Happy Sad Empty Full"
<html><p>I interviewed The Gothard Sisters for our holiday companion podcast, Celtic Christmas Music. Afterward, I asked them to share a story</p><p>I interviewed <a href="http://gothardsisters.com/" target="_blank">The Gothard Sisters</a> for our holiday companion podcast, Celtic Christmas Music. Afterward, I asked them to share a story from their newest album, Dragonfly. </p><p><a href="https://celticchristmaspodcast.com/christmas-with-the-gothard-sisters" target="_blank">You can hear the interview here</a>.</p></html>
Lilting and Stories by Eimear Arkins
<html><p>I loved chatting with Eimear Arkins last week. But her description of how to sing with lilting is was quite fascinating. I don't think I've </p><p>I loved chatting with <a href="https://www.eimeararkins.com/" target="_blank">Eimear Arkins</a> last week. But her description of how to sing with lilting is was quite fascinating. I don't think I've ever heard anyone describe it before. </p></html>
Celtic Story: "Annachie Gordon" by Ashley Davis
<html><p>This week's show features "Annachie Gordon". Ashley Davis recorded the song with singer Shawn Colvin. She shares the story of how Colvin bec</p><p>This week's show features "Annachie Gordon". Ashley Davis recorded the song with singer Shawn Colvin. She shares the story of how Colvin became a part of the recording.</p></html>
Celtic Stories Interview with Ashley Davis
<html><p>For those of you listening exclusively on Patreon, you would've missed the interview I did with Ashley Davis. We had a great conversation...</p><p>For those of you listening exclusively on Patreon, you would've missed the interview I did with Ashley Davis. We had a great conversation about her origins with Celtic music, songwriting and the Isle of Man. I hope you enjoy it!</p></html>
Celtic Story: "Hard Times" by Erin Ruth
<html><p>Erin Ruth is tells a story about her performance of the traditional song "Hard Times" and how it relates in her world. You find out more abo</p><p>Erin Ruth is tells a story about her performance of the traditional song "Hard Times" and how it relates in her world. You <a href="https://erinruth.bandcamp.com/album/erin-ruth" target="_blank">find out more about here on Bandcamp</a>.</p></html>
Celtic Story: "1924" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer
<html><p>Jonny Dyer emailed me a couple weeks ago with a new song and story. Here's what he wrote: A setting of a poem written by a Mr M Edgerley wh</p><p>Jonny Dyer emailed me a couple weeks ago with a new song and story. Here's what he wrote:</p><p>A setting of a poem written by a Mr M Edgerley which he submitted to The Observer (Queensland, Australia) in 1924.</p><p>The poem is titled “A Returned Soldier’s Lament”</p><p>I’ve renamed the song 1924 partly because I have made small changes to the text - and have added a verse, but also the date is really significant to the meaning of the words. The poem references WW1 from that date: being 6 years after the war ended, 9 years after the majority of the ANZAC troops joined the war and 8 years after their greatest involvement and losses both at Gallipoli and all along the Western front.</p><p>Oh - and it’s going to be on our next duo album that will be out sometime this year. Caveat warning, however; - we’re so busy doing a load of other things - including the beginnings of a new Purcells Polyphonic Party album as well as festivals and folk clubs and recording for TV and games…. that any plan for launching is going to have to be quite vague.</p><p><a href="http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/" target="_blank">Vicki Swan &amp; Jonny Dyer</a> "1924"</p></html>
Celtic Stories: Learning Scots Gaelic with Syr
<html><p>Syr has a new album that came out at the beginning of this year. You can now listen to the story of one of the songs they recorded from thei</p><p>Syr has a new album that came out at the beginning of this year. You can now listen to the story of one of the songs they recorded from their first album and why...</p><p>Find out <a href="https://syrmusic.com" target="_blank">more about Syr</a>.</p></html>
Irish Guitarist, Gerry O'Beirne in Dingle
<html><p>Gerry O'Beirne is an Irish guitarist and songwriter behind the scenes of many great Celtic musicians. I met him when he toured the U.S. with Andy M. Stewart. But his history playing music is long and fascinating.</p><p>I was surprised on last summer's <a href="http://celticinvasion.com/" target="_blank">Celtic Invasion Vacations</a> that he's living in Dingle, Ireland now. He's performing both solo and with many of the top Irish musicians there.</p><p>Show #265 of The Celtfather.</p><p>We talk about his new CD <em>Swimming the Horses,</em> the <a href="http://celticmusicpodcast.com/" target="_blank">Irish &amp; Celtic Music Podcast</a>, and how he got started as a songwriter in the desert of America.</p><p>Find out more about <a href="https://gerryobeirne.com/" target="_blank">Gerry O'Beirne</a> here.</p></html>
Dingle Record Store: 10 Year Interview with Mazz O'Flaherty
<html><p>Last summer, I interviewed Mazz O'Flaherty while I was on my Celtic Invasion of Dingle, Ireland. I released the <a href="http://pubsong.com/cool-celtic-summer-207" target="_blank">interview with my Pub Songs Podcast</a> last week. I thought I'd share just the interview here.</p><p>I love chatting with Mazz. She is so much fun. Ten years ago, I interviewed on <a href="http://celticmusicpodcast.com/irish_celtic_music_074_mp3" target="_blank">show #74 of this podcast</a>. It was so cool seeing how time has changed... or as it. I hope you enjoy.</p></html>