Irish & Celtic Music Podcast

You can support Celtic music. Share this show. Then listen to great indie Celtic music from Chambless, Taylor And Muse, Heather Gilmer and Jeff Moore, We Banjo 3, Fiddlinda: Linda Relph, Devils Waterm Alex Sturbaum, Rogue Diplomats, Ryan MacNeil, Charmas, Dark Patrick, In Search of a Rose, Connemara Stone Company, Plastic Paddy, Kilmaine Saints, The Ugly Mugs. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Listen and share this podcast. Download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free at http://bestcelticmusic.net. Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... THE CELTIC INVASION OF THE ISLE OF SKYE I'm going to Scotland in 2018, and I want you to join me. We will experience the Isle of Skye, where the Bonnie Prince Charlie fled with the aid of Flora MacDonald after the defeat of the Jacobite Rising of 1745. The Isle of Skye is the largest and northernmost of the major islands in the Inner Hebrides. Some call it one of the most-beautiful islands in the world. You can join our small group of invaders as we get to Know the region through its culture, history, and legends. Subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ NOTES * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Thanks to Hank Woodward who increased his per episode pledge this week. An extra special thanks to my Celtic Superstars: Bryan Brake, Nancie, John Bilderback, Kevin Long, Annie Lorkowski, Derek Lineberry, Lynda MacNeil, John Sharkey White II,, Theresa Sullivan, Shawn Cali * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS I would greatly appreciate it if you would become a patron of the podcast. Whenever we hit a milestone, I bring you a two-hour special. Please sign up today at http://patreon.com/celticpodcast THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:34 "The Greenland Set" by Chambless, Taylor And Muse from Live at NTIF http://jilchambless.weebly.com 7:14 "Glen Cottage #2/Glen Cottage #1/Mick Duggan's (Polkas)" by Heather Gilmer and Jeff Moore from Traditional Irish Music 11:40 "Two Sisters" by We Banjo 3 from String Theory 16:24 "Strayaway Child" by Fiddlinda: Linda Relph from There & Then - Here & Now 19:39 "High Germany" by Devils Water from Treading the Marches 23:15 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 23:36 "Soundcheck Set" by Alex Sturbaum from River Run Wide 28:27 "Mary Mac/Drunken Sailor" by Rogue Diplomats from Whiskey Picnic 31:38 "Combo Number Three" by Ryan MacNeil from Shuffle 34:08 "My Brother Sylvest" by Charmas from Songs of the Sea 36:35 "Morfa'r Frenhines" by Dark Patrick from Fainne Gael an Lae 39:01 CELTIC FEEDBACK 40:39 "London Days" by In Search of a Rose from Kind of Green 43:29 "Saorsa" by Connemara Stone Company from Back Home 47:11 "Beer from St. James Gate" by Plastic Paddy from Lucky Enough 50:08 "Long Shot Nag" by Kilmaine Saints from Whiskey Blues & Faded Tattoos 54:58 "Shall Ye Go Far" by The Ugly Mugs from The Ugly Mugs EP VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. 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 [email protected] James Slaven emailed a couple photos regarding the Thin Veil episode: "Hey, Marc! Great episode this week! Halloween is my favorite time of the year, and you outdid yourself on the song picks for this year's Halloween episode. Listened to it while baking my annual loaf of Barm Brack, the traditional Irish bread of Halloween, although without the bits and bobs inside, as no one eats it but me. I also found a Barm Brack drink recipe that I tried. Irish whiskey, egg, all-spice and more. Interesting! Not sure if I'll make it again. Keep up the great work!" I got an anonymous text: "Good morning Marc from aboard the MV Coho as I head over to Victoria BC listening to the great pre-Halloween episode. Thanks for the great music and adding to the beauty of the trip." Patty Bolan emailed a picture: "Hey! My name is Patty, and I've been playing traditional Irish music for most of my life. For the past three and a half months, I've been on the Pacific Crest Trail hiking from Canada to Mexico. I have under 500 miles, or about two weeks, left now. I've started listening to the Irish and Celtic music podc

Lift the weight of the world off your shoulders with awesome Celtic music from Cara Wildman, Ciana, Moira Nelson, NUA, Kilted Kings, Gerry O'Beirne & Rosie Shipley, Melanie Gruben, Screaming Orphans, Roads to Home, Eilis Crean, Bard & Company, Syr, Stout Pounders, Solasta, Coast, The Jeremiahs. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Like and Share this podcast. Download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free at http://bestcelticmusic.net. Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... THE CELTIC INVASION OF THE ISLE OF SKYE I'm going to Scotland in 2018, and I want you to join me. We will experience the Isle of Skye, where the Bonnie Prince Charlie fled with the aid of Flora MacDonald after the defeat of the Jacobite Rising of 1745. The Isle of Skye is the largest and northernmost of the major islands in the Inner Hebrides. Some call it one of the most-beautiful islands in the world. You can join our small group of invaders as we get to Know the region through its culture, history, and legends. Subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ NOTES * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Thanks to our newest Patrons: Kim Knebel, Jillian Hopper, Carol Baril, Alberto Negron. Thank you so much for your kind pledges. And a special thanks to our Celtic Superstar, Bryan Brake who raised his already generous pledge at the last minute to secure for you two 2-hour Celtic music specials as part of the Milestone Challenge that I laid out last month. Look for those shows in the coming weeks. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS Kilted Kings are at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival in Hammond, Louisiana. It is November. And that's when musicians start sending Christmas music to radio, and of course, to us hungry podcasters. I also publish the Celtic Christmas Podcast. Normally I publish 3 or 4 episodes per year. This year is different. I am planning to release only one episode of that podcast. Plus, I'll have the normal Irish & Celtic Music Podcast Christmas episode, closer to the holiday. I am about to set the next Milestone Challenge on Patreon. The Milestone Challenge is when we hit a certain level of Patreon pledges. That's when I give you a two-hour episode. I decided the next Milestone Challenge will involve the Celtic Christmas Podcast. Not only will you get another two-hour special, if we hit this goal before Christmas, then I will publish a bonus hour-long Christmas episode exclusively on the Celtic Christmas Podcast. So again, you'll get TWO extra-long podcasts, and you will help the show. You can join the Patrons of the Podcast at patreon.com/celticpodcast THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:33 "March of the Min an Toitean Bull/Tuttle's/Brenda Stubbert's" by Cara Wildman from Cara Wildman 7:27 "Joe Bane's Polka/Kost Ar C'hoat/Across the Road" by Ciana from Rubicon 10:10 "The Shoals of Herring" by Moira Nelson from Echoes of Another Time 12:04 "YK INN" by NUA from FLOW 16:51 "Slainte Mhaith" by Kilted Kings from Name On My Soul 18:51 "Alfred Hitchcock's Polkas" by Gerry O'Beirne & Rosie Shipley from Yesterday I Saw the Earth Beautiful 23:36 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 25:00 "The Leprechaun" by Melanie Gruben from A Faery Song 26:20 "Dr. Gilbert's Sel." by Screaming Orphans from Taproom 28:58 "Bantry Girl's Lament" by Roads to Home from Dark of the Moon 33:07 "Copenhagen Harbour" by Eilis Crean from Searbh Siucra 35:37 "The Hills of Donegal" by Bard & Company from Playground 38:53 CELTIC FEEDBACK 40:48 "Weight of the World" by Syr from The Winter King 44:28 "Bonnie Ship the Diamond" by Stout Pounders from Thirst 47:22 "The Cecil Sharp Set" by Solasta from Solasta 53:13 "River" by Coast from Windmills in the Sky 58:14 "Plough and Stars" by The Jeremiahs from The Femme Fatale of Maine VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. 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 [email protected] Mario Montoya emailed a photo: "I'm not Celtic or Irish in any way. I play the Trumpet and I wish I could figure out how to play Celtic/Irish Trumpet (does any music exist?) Anyway, I disco

We shall cross the Thin Veil to celebrate Halloween and Samhain with Celtic music from Kiss the Mistress, Rattle the Knee, Heather Dale, Patrick D'Arcy, Chambless, Taylor and Muse, Nava, Crepuscule, Shillelagh, Marc Gunn, Bellow Bridge, Matt Hughes, Faerydae, Shillaly Brothers, Christine Weir. http://celticmusicpodcast.com Listen and share this podcast. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. http://bestcelticmusic.net Today's show is brought to you by the Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye Travel will change your life. It opens your eyes to the mysterious and makes historical events come alive. Join Marc Gunn on the adventure of a lifetime. You won't travel in big tour buses and see everything. Instead, you will stay in one area. You will get to Know the region through its culture, history, and legends. Plus, you will enjoy some great music by Marc Gunn and other Celtic artists. In 2018, visit the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com NOTES * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Thanks to Brad Boucher who returned as a patron of the podcast. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS If you more Celtic Halloween music, you will find several episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also find a playlist on YouTube of Celtic Halloween music. I would greatly appreciate it if you would become a patron of the podcast. Whenever we hit a milestone, I bring you a two-hour special. We are $26 away from the next milestone. If we reach that goal before the end of October, you will not only get a 2-hour Celtic Rock special, but you'll also get a second 2-hour special of music that will get you as well as newbies hooked on Celtic music. Will you help us reach that goal? Please sign up today at http://patreon.com/celticpodcast * I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to [email protected] Gary Neal emailed a photo: "This is what I'm doing while listening to Episode 327 Irish Jig Heroes." It's a bunch of paperwork that I don't envy. Paul Vosteen emailed from West Virginia: "Marc - ok, that's a little informal, Mr. Gunn, My wife and I volunteer at a local community radio station here in Pocahontas County (WV). We're three shows in to a Celtic radio show that we call "Celtic Highways and Byways" and I'm writing to ask your sage advice on obtaining new music. We're operating on pretty much a zero budget (volunteer DJs, public/community radio, etc.) and the current library of Celtic music at the station is rather old - there was a show that ended about 6 yrs back, so the 'newest' stuff in the collection is circa 2009. We do have a few CDs of our own that we tap into, but finding new music is our goal. One of the areas we are trying to focus on is reinforcing the connections between the music of the Celts and music in the Appalachias. We've made some inroads into this, but we're kinda newbies (although I have played Celtic music for a number of years - whistle and flute). ANY insights you may have are appreciated. We subscribe to your podcast, and enjoy it greatly - I generally listen while I am at work, while my wife plays it loud all about the house. :-)" Thank you Paul. First, Marc is fine. If you're looking for quick access to a bunch of Celtic music, become a patron at the Song Henge level, and you'll get a ton of albums with MP3s from the past couple o'years. That might be a great starting place. If there are any Celtic musicians out there listening, I will be happy to tell them right now to submit music to Paul. There's a link in the shownotes to the station where you can find them. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:20 "Priddy Pookah" by Kiss the Mistress from About Time 5:20 "Banshee's Wail Over the Mangle Pit/Tom Busby's/Maho Snaps" by Rattle the Knee from Paving and Crigging 10:37 "Changeling Child" by Heather Dale from The Gabriel Hounds 15:39 "Planxty's: Sí Beag Sí Mór / Tabhair Dom Do Lámh" by Patrick D'Arcy from Wallop the Spot 22:09 "John O'Dreams" by Chambless, Taylor and Muse from Live at NTIF 25:56 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 26:59 "Banish Misfortune" by Nava from Tapestry 30:03 "The Hosting of the Sidhe" by Crepuscule from Horizon 34:20 "The Veil" by Shillelagh from Evening Pint

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #330 speeds on a bonnie boat this week with Celtic music from Chambless, Taylor And Muse, Cara Wildman, Bellow Bridge, Nava, Chambless & Muse, The Kindred Kilts, The Gas Men, Serious Kitchen, StoneRing, The Elders, Ella, Mark Saul, Banna De Dha. http://celticmusicpodcast.com Listen and share this podcast. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. http://bestcelticmusic.net Today's show is brought to you by the Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye Travel will change your life. It opens your eyes to the mysterious and makes historical events come alive. Join Marc Gunn on the adventure of a lifetime. You won't travel in big tour buses and see everything. Instead, you will stay in one area. You will get to Know the region through its culture, history, and legends. Plus, you will enjoy some great music by Marc Gunn and other Celtic artists. In 2018, visit the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com NOTES * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Thanks to Spencer Crawford, Kevin McDonald our newest amazing patrons. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS I did an interview this summer with Samual of Visite Bretagne in the town of Auray in Brittany. From him, you can learn more about the history of the Celts of Brittany in this week's Celtfather Music & Travel at celtfather.com. If you want to see Auray, Brittany, I posted another vlog over on YouTube. I'm happy to let you know that my Celtic CD Grab Bags are all gone. I put the last of those CDs in the mail yesterday. I can't believe how quickly they went. I really expected them to be around for a lot longer. But alas no. This podcast exists due to your generosity. Every week, generous listeners pledge $1 or more per episode to keep this show in production and to pay for my time in producing it. Once again, I want to thank everyone who gives, especially right now. I usually experience I drop in patronage at this time of year, and that's with the increased production of shows that often come for free during the Christmas holidays. I would greatly appreciate it if you would become a patron of the podcast. Whenever we hit a milestone, I bring you a two-hour special. We are $31 away from the next milestone. If we reach that goal before the end of October, you will not only get a 2-hour Celtic Rock special, but you'll also get a second 2-hour special of music that will get you as well as newbies hooked on Celtic music. Will you help us reach that goal? Please sign up today at http://patreon.com/celticpodcast * I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to [email protected] Dan & Rosa Hulse emailed: "Hi Marc, Two weeks ago to the day my wife and I were just returning from a week long vacation in Ireland when my wife fell and fractured her ankle in two places. So I am waiting for her in the surgical waiting room at this moment. It had been a great vacation up until then. I really appreciate the podcast and your support of independent Celtic artists. May the Craic be with you!" Patrick Clark sent a few pictures from Anchorage, Alaska: "Hey Marc, Loving the show, I've been listening it to it for a number of years. I ironically listen to it while lifting, which is mainly training for the Highland games. Keep up the good work!" THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:35 "The Barmaid Set" by Chambless, Taylor And Muse from Live at NTIF 5:23 "Knepphallingen" by Cara Wildman from Cara Wildman 9:05 "Twa Recruiting Sergeants" by Bellow Bridge from Cautionary Tales 12:33 "Magic Box" by Nava from Tapestry 16:11 "The Bonnie Ship the Diamond" by Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse from The Lang Awa' Ships 19:32 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 21:26 "Irish Medley: Goodbye Mick / Katie Daley / Muirsheen Durkin (Live)" by The Kindred Kilts from Live at Summer Crush Winery 26:00 "The Lilting Gas Men" by The Gas Men from Clement Street 30:22 "The Silkie of Sulle Skerrie" by Serious Kitchen from "Tig" 37:29 "Neal Herding Goats / Matt's March" by StoneRing from Old Songs New Voices 42:29 CELTIC FEEDBACK 44:05 "Stone & Ice" by The Elders from True 48:20 "The Skye Boat Song" by Ella from Elluria's Lament 51:46 "It's An Instrument" by Mark Saul from

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #329 features spreads the truth with great Celtic music from Bellow Bridge, Telenn Tri, Brenadan Nolan, Nava, Rowan, The Beggarmen, Old Blind Dogs, Ella, The Elders, Bad Haggis, Secret Sky, Kilrush, Jiggy. http://celticmusicpodcast.com Please listen and share this podcast. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for free when you subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. http://bestcelticmusic.net Today's show is brought to you by the Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye Travel will change your life. It opens your eyes to the mysterious and makes historical events come alive. Join Marc Gunn on the adventure of a lifetime. You won't travel in big tour buses and see everything. Instead, you will stay in one area. You will get to Know the region through its culture, history, and legends. Plus, you will enjoy some great music by Marc Gunn and other Celtic artists. In 2018, visit the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com NOTES * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Thanks to Brenda Beard, Tracy Knapp, and a special thanks to Goombaguy who increased his pledge. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS If you haven't download the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast app, go get it now. It's free thanks to the Patrons of the Podcast. You can get it in the iTunes store or on Amazon. Just search for Celtic music for follow the link in the shownotes. I've had a great response to my Secret History of the Celts episode of Celtfather Music & Travel. Listen and subscribe at http://celtfather.com to learn more about the Celts before the seven Celtic nations were established. You can also enjoy some Celtic Adventure songs from my bands on this month's Pub Songs Podcast. Subscribe at http://pubsong.net/ Finally, you can get 7 CDs for just $23 in October 2017 only, or while supplies last. I have a limited number of Celtic CD Grab Bags that you can buy. So buy yours now. * 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 [email protected] Michael Conners emailed: "Hi Marc; What a surprise, I just signed up with Patreon and the first email I get from you announces the podcast "Celtic in Connemara". We just returned from a ten day tour of the Midlands and Connemara in July. Before we left I investigated learning Gaelic but gave up when I could't find a good source online. Duolingo sounds good and having a "club" to stay motivated seems a good idea as well. I just signed up. I really enjoy your podcasts. I've been listening for a few months, what's best is that it's all new music generally. Today I found Jim Sharkey… wonderful all the best. Michael in Lincoln, RI" Rex Edwards emailed: "Was promoting the podcast at Northern Virginia CCE Festival (sorry for bad pic). This group punches well above weight led by Billy McComiskey, Aoife Scott and Open the Door for Three with Liz Knowles. Billy's son (one of many) has a new group Cover the Buckle that was also great. Keep up the great sounds." THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:36 "Campbell's Set" by Bellow Bridge from Cautionary Tales 5:30 "Na Ceannbhan Bhann / Farewell to Whalley Range / The Humours of Whiskey" by Telenn Tri from Mouse in the Kitchen 9:58 "Green Grow the Rashes O" by Brenadan Nolan from Familiar Brew 13:43 "Hess" by Nava from Tapestry 19:20 "Thunder in the Falls" by Rowan from Tales Through Time 23:26 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 24:32 "Owenreagh" by The Beggarmen from Newry Town 28:30 "Lough Erne's Shore" by Old Blind Dogs from Wherever Yet May Be 31:21 "Elluria's Lament" by Ella from Eluria's Lament 35:30 CELTIC FEEDBACK 37:55 "Going to Arklow" by The Elders from True 42:53 "Bag Haggis" by Bad Haggis from Trip 48:26 "The Dim-Moon City of Delight" by Secret Sky from Secret Sky 53:49 "Lily's Ghost" by Kilrush from The Basement Sessions 59:55 "King of the Fairies" by Jiggy from Translate VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. bestcelticmusic.net/vote/ The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patro

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

Get ready to dance and sing with rockin' Celtic music from Jiggy, Ciana, Jim Sharkey, Forkroot, Marc Gunn, The Ugly Mugs, Eilis Crean, The Wee Heavies, Mike Katz, Roads to Home, Coast, Kilmaine Saints, Sharon Shannon, Tim Edey. Listen and download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://celticmusicpodcast.com Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. http://bestcelticmusic.net TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you ma'am tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at http://celticinvasion.com NOTES * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Special thanks to all of our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Trevor Teuscher, Michael Cavanaugh, Ellen Calnan, Tyler Murphy, Jamie Raye, Scott Bradlee Welton, Michael Conners, Alison Johnson, Zane Barber * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * 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 [email protected] Gabriel emailed a photo: "I am Gabriel Alvarez, I come from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and I like to listen to the podcast while driving my car. (pic attached) Congratulations for the good work! One thing important to point out is that your radio invests both in traditional celtic and pop celtic, with space for all kind of genres whithin the celtic spirit. All the best, Gabriel." THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:27 "Silent Place" by Jiggy from Translate 4:27 "Clare's Reel-Leaving Cape Byron-Lost in the Loop" by Ciana from Rubicon 10:10 "Walking Her Home" by Jim Sharkey from Misty Morning Rain 13:24 "Lone Pine / Big Tex" by Forkroot from Water & Shade 17:40 "O'er the Way" by Marc Gunn from Celtic Halloween EP CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 21:46 "Shall Ye Go Far" by The Ugly Mugs from The Ugly Mugs EP 24:46 "The Jug of Punch - Sean Reid's Reel - Tommy Cronin's Reel" by Eilis Crean from Searbh Siucra 30:05 "Rowdy Soul" by The Wee Heavies from Times Long Gone 32:51 "The Best Englishman / Chase the Train / Mr. MacKinnon of Corry (Fear Choire Chatachain) / Le tire-bouchon (The Cork Screw)" by Mike Katz from A Month of Sundays 37:12 "Bantry Girl's Lament" by Roads to Home from Dark of the Moon 41:46 CELTIC FEEDBACK 42:49 "Let It Rain" by Coast from Windmills in the Sky 46:42 "Wild Kolleen" by Kilmaine Saints from Whiskey Blues & Faded Tattoos 50:26 "The Machine" by Sharon Shannon from Sacred Earth 55:16 "Hector the Hero" by Tim Edey from How Do You Know? VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. bestcelticmusic.net/vote/ The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at celticmusicpodcast.com.

Stephen Bernhardt is another Patron of the Podcast who shared his top 20 songs featured on the show with awesome Celtic music from Tania Opland, Sligo Rags, The Wee Heavies, Celtic Stone, SeaStar, Serious Kitchen, Oona McOuat, George Murphy, Young Dubliners, New Shilling, Martyn Wylde, Emerald Rose, Willie McCullouch, Ockham's Razor, Susan Hamlin, Brobdingnagian Bards, Nick Hennessey, Jed Marum, Arthur Hinds, Sora. Listen and download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://celticmusicpodcast.com Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. http://bestcelticmusic.net Today's show is brought to you by the Patrons of the Podcast The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast comes out every Thursday featuring an hour of awesome independent Celtic music. Your kind pledge of $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing it. Whenever we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long special. Wanna enjoy another 2-hour episode of Celtic Rock? Become a patron today to celebrate Celtic culture through music! http://patreon.com/celticpodcast NOTES * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Special thanks to our newest Patron of the Podcast: Michael Cavanaugh. This week, I'm gonna highlight the favorite music of one of my patrons of the podcast. In the spring, I asked Patrons of the Podcast to share some of their favorite songs that were featured in the show. Stephen Bernhardt was one of two who listed a complete 20+ songs that he loved. So I decided to give his songs a special feature like I did with Annie Lorkowski back in episode #319. Some of Annie's songs were on his original list, so he was kind enough to revise it for me. Let's get started. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS September 30th is your last chance to get 5 of my Cds for just $24 to save 68% off the sticker price. Follow the link to my Bandcamp page. I shared the rough itinerary for the Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye this week. One of my subscribers responded with comments about their own visit there. So I thought I'd ask you. Have you been to the Isle of Skye? What did you love and not love about it? Please share in the comments. In the meantime, I should have the itinerary online next week. * 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 [email protected] Andrew Freels emailed: "Thanks Marc! I just wanted to drop a quick note thanking you for introducing me to the band Coast. Best music I've heard in a long time. Much appreciated!" Mike Bromund posted on Facebook: "at Alexandria's Irish Fest. Beautiful day and great tunes." Thom Danger Speck of Screeched Inn posted on Facebook: "Spending my Sunday painting my bathroom. This could be a tedious job if not for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to keep me energized. Thanks Marc!" Kathleen Becker emailed on Facebook: "Excellent podcasts. Sit at my computer doing research and listen to Celtic music from your podcasts most of the day. You are exceptional. How does one contribute money to this endeavor?" THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:30 "Chi Mi Na Morbheanna" by Tania Opland from Bonnie Rantin' Lassie 5:41 "Riding On the Wexford Line" by Sligo Rags from The Whiskey Never Lies 9:43 "Loch Lomond" by The Wee Heavies from The Wee Heaveies 13:00 "Drowsy Maggie" by Celtic Stone from Digital Flashbacks 15:12 "Highland Mary" by SeaStar from Never Go Back 19:24 "Young Hunting" by Serious Kitchen from "Tig" 27:23 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 28:08 "Crystal Maiden of the Lake" by Oona McOuat from Honey & Holy Water 32:06 "When I Grow Up (The Bodhran Song)" by George Murphy from Still In One Piece 38:07 "Seeds of Sorrow" by Young Dubliners from Nine 41:10 "Amanda Lynn/Ponerosa Cone Chucker/Bridgewater Corners" by New Shilling from Irishtown Sessions 45:48 "Loch Tay Boat Song" by Martyn Wylde from Minstrel's Lament 50:07 "The Chicken Raid of Cymru" by Emerald Rose from Rants and Rambles 57:55 CELTIC FEEDBACK 59:05 "Outer Hebrides" by Willie McCullouch from Auld Tales & New 1:01:16 "Are You Alright, Liz" by Ockham's Razor from Job's Comforter 1:06:07 "Gort Na Salean (Sally Gardens)" by Susan Hamlin from Younger Than the Sun 1:09:06 "Health to the Company" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Real Men Wear Kilts 1:12:09 "Girl in the Street" by Nick Hennessey from Pebble & Bone 1:16:51 "Rose of

We are just 6 months away from St. Patrick's Day. So we're gonna celebrate with an extended show of Halfway to St Patrick's Day Celtic music from Black Market Haggis, Sharon Shannon, Lochlainn, Coast, Forkroot, Screeched Inn, Peat in the Creel, Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac, Mark Davies, Seamus Kennedy, Crepuscule, Screaming Orphans, Ed Miller, Men of Thunda, Fiddler's Green, Alasdair White, Kilmaine Saints, Nancy Daily-Green, Battlelegs, Kilted Kings. Listen and download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://celticmusicpodcast.com Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. http://bestcelticmusic.net TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY LOUISVILLE IRISH FEST The Louisville Irish Fest is held on the final weekend in September of each year and features traditional Food, Unique Gifts, Children's Events, Irish Dancing, Libations and Music from the Emerald Isle. Enjoy music from Blarney Castle, Runa, and Keltricity. http://louisvilleirishfest.com NOTES * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS. Do you have news to share with the podcast or the Celtic music world? Use the hashtag #CelticMusicNews. Altan is fundraising a new album through PledgeMusic. Traditional Irish musicians in the DFW area, with the support of the Traditional Irish Music Education Society (TIMES), are banding together to play a 24-hour session to raise money for those who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. Black Market Haggis, who played the first track of this podcast are helping to raise awareness for this event. Support Tunes for Texas right now! If you want more Halfway to St Patrick's Day music, I published a special for the Pub Songs Podcast. You'll enjoy a lot of traditional Irish & Celtic pub songs from my many bands. Listen and subscribe at pubsong.net. And if you enjoy my music, I have an incredible special. You can get 5 of my CDs for just $24. Follow the link to my Bandcamp page to take advantage of this low offer and save 68% off the regular price! The offer is good in September 2017 only. * 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 [email protected] Robert Eby emailed: "Thanks for your great work on the podcast, Marc! I love how much diversity of Celtic music you put into it. I especially love Celtic rock and you have a special hour just on that with bands I'm mostly unfamiliar with! Ed Miller used to host a Celtic segment on Austin's NPR station, but he NEVER played anything with bagpipes. I have a theory that Ed Miller doesn't like the bagpipes. But you, Marc, you aren't afraid of anything!" You're very welcome Robert. That's one of the many things I love about this podcast. The diversity. That is what truly makes America great. A few years ago, I published my CD How America Saved Irish Music (listen to show #169). The main part of the story is that the Irish diaspora preserved traditional Irish music, which made it's way back to Ireland. But the other aspect is that we are melting pot of different cultures. And all of those influences end up in contemporary Irish & Celtic music, whether you're talking about rock'n'roll, R&B, jazz, country, bluegrass, hip hop, electronica. And it's brilliant. The traditional culture is important but so are the changes that affect the music every day. Without it, I would be playing the same 12 bands over and over again. As for Ed Miller, I love that theory. And I have a few vague memories of him cracking jokes about bagpipes which may confirm your hypothesis. If you're like Ed Miller or just like Ed Miller's music, he has a radio program called Across the Pond. It comes out on Sundays from 6-8 PM on Sunradio in Austin. And I *think* you can listen to it online. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast exists on the generosity of our Patrons of the Podcast. You can pledge as little as $1 per episode to pay for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You'll even get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. I want to thank our newest patron: Scott Bradlee Welton, Jamie Ray, Tyler Murphy, Ellen Calnan. Wanna enjoy another 2-hour episode of Celtic Rock? Become a patron today to celebrate Celtic culture through music! http://patreon.com/celticpodcast THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:29 "Concertin

Listen and enjoy some great Celtic music from Poitin, The Here & Now, Bard & Company, Eilis Crean, The Jeremiahs, Cady Finlayson, Irish Whispa, Ciana, AmeriCeltic Band, Forkroot, Tim Edey, Sliotar, The Muckers, Screaming Orphans. Listen and download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://celticmusicpodcast.com Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. http://bestcelticmusic.net TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY HOW DO YOU WRITE WITH RACHAEL HERRON Have you ever thought about writing? Do you get stuck thinking about "how the heck do real writers write?" Do you plot first? Or do you sit down and see what comes out of your fingertips? How do real writers work every day and how do they keep their motivation going? Novelist and memoirist Rachael Herron is always searching for the magic bullet that will make her own writing easier. Tune in and eavesdrop as she talks to professional writers of all types, from graphic novelists to poets to literary novelists, about their particular, daily processes. https://rachaelherron.com/write/ NOTES * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. My two biggest science fiction conventions I play every year are over. So I'm hoping I will finally be able to compile a basic itinerary for the Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in 2018. I will email around Sept 15th with whatever details I find. Go to http://CelticInvasion.com if you want to be the first to hear about next year's invasion. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS I also host Celtfather Music & Travel podcast. I just released a new show where I interviewed Breton musician Dom Duff. He was one of the early contributors to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I was thrilled to talk with him in Brittany. And we also got a concert from him. You can hear a little of my interview and the entire concert over at http://celtfather.com. You don't want to miss this. If you're a long-time listener, you probably know that I don't speak Gaelic. My friend Rudiger Reinhardt frequently sends me audio files with how to pronounce the names of some of the songs I play in the show. Last week, I relaunched my Duolingo app to try and learn Gaelic. Apparently, there's now a Club that you can join on the app to learn. If you'd like to join the club, you'll find a code on Facebook with details. I'll also post it in the newsletter. Only a limited number of people can be in the club and if you're not trying to learn, you won't get to stay in. So we're gonna push each other and hopefully, we can learn together. Go download the app, then come join me! https://www.duolingo.com/ The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast exists on the generosity of our Patrons of the Podcast. You can pledge as little as $1 per episode to pay for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You'll even get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. I want to thank our newest patron: Michael Conners, Alison Johnson, Zane Barber, Ian, Linda Burkins, Nick Felker. The next 2-hour show is picked. And we are $50 away from the next milestone. Become a patron today to celebrate Celtic culture through music! http://patreon.com/celticpodcast * I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to [email protected] Doug Shelton wrote: "Just thought I'd say that because of this podcast I've started learning about celtic culture and religion and started a group like you suggested to bring those in my area together in spreading celtic culture." Corpus Christi Irish Sessions emailed: "You ask us to tell you what we are doing while listening to your podcasts. Well right now we are cleaning up after Hurricane Harvey. When we get caught up we plan on sending in some audio of our session get togethers. Love the show." Nick emailed: "Hey Marc! I'm so excited I found this podcast through a friend in the Merry Wives of Windsor (who you just covered). I'm a huge Irish / Celtic music fan and play a lot of it. I wanted to go out on a limb and see if you'd be interested in featuring or including my band Forkroot in one of your shows. We do a mix of Irish, Folk and Bluegrass. I'll be listening in regardless and am excited to discover more about all the musics out there. Thanks for doing this podcast. Cheers, Nick" Stuart Jervis emailed from Belgium: "Hi Mar

The hot days of summer are waning. It's time for some end of Summer Celtic music from Kennedy's Kitchen, Eilis Crean, Rogue Diplomats, Ciana, Rattle the Knee, Tim Edey, The Jeremiahs, Free Range String Band, Christine Weir, Kailyarders, Templars of Doom, Barleyjuice, Jim Sharkey. Listen and download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://celticmusicpodcast.com Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. http://bestcelticmusic.net TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you ma'am tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at http://celticinvasion.com NOTES * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Cool weather visited Birmingham, Alabama this morning. I can't find for more. I'm happy to share with you some end of summer Celtic jams. We kicked it of with... CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast exists on the generosity of our Patrons of the Podcast. You can pledge as little as $1 per episode to pay for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You'll even get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. I want to thank our newest patron: Mark Aicken, Christian Feitl, Steve Wright, Miguel Bessa. Patrons also help me pick the next 2-hour special milestone. Become a patron today to celebrate Celtic culture through music! http://patreon.com/celticpodcast If you want to hear music from Galicia, check show #206. * 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 [email protected] Robert Eby emailed: "I'm usually either at work or playing World of Warcraft while listening to the Celtic Music Podcast. The music goes perfectly with WoW!" Miguel Britto Bessa emailed from Brazil: "Hi Marc, I've been a listener since 2008, but this is my first message ever to a podcaster I enjoy. Thanks for all these shows you've set up for us, and congratulations on the excellent selection of artists and song. The newest selection really touched my heart. I was wondering if you could ever do a galego special, since the people from Northwest Spain and North Portugal were also Celtic people, they have interesting (and some very familiar) songs. If you need help choosing the artists I can aid you and I'm sure a lot of people could help. Um abraço do Brasil!" Miranda Nelson emailed: "Hi Marc! I just wanted to let you know I have been listening to the podcast since St. Patrick's Day when I found it through my favorite local band The Selkie Girls. I fell in love with it and I had to hear more. I decided to listen to every one, all the way back to #1. I can now say I've listened to every one of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcasts. I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate what you do for us. You are amazing! I can't wait for the concert on Sunday! Slante! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:38 "The Hotting Fire" by Kennedy's Kitchen from The Hotting Fire 5:56 "Eddie Kelly's Jig No 2 - Memories Of France" by Eilis Crean from Searbh Siucra 10:52 "Nancy Whiskey" by Rogue Diplomats from Whiskey Picnic 14:18 "Al Letanant Schnitt O Kimiadin Ar 5ved Kompagnunez-February Reel #1-The Arms Dealer's Daughter" by Ciana from Rubicon 19:53 "The Pride of Pimlico-Morning Lark" by Rattle the Knee from Paving and Crigging 24:13 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 24:54 "Box n Fiddle Party!" by Tim Edey from How Do You Know? 28:39 "Passage West" by The Jeremiahs from The Femme Fatale of Maine 33:35 "Cliffs of Moher/Jump at the Sun/ Willies Trip to Toronto" by Free Range String Band from Demo CD 36:58 CELTIC FEEDBACK 39:05 "The Clan Mac Donald" by Christine Weir from Weir Celts 44:14 "Stinkin Of This 'N That" by Kailyarders from The Black Well 47:48 "St Patrick Saved Ireland" by Templars of Doom from Bring Me the Head of John the Baptist 51:31 "3 Sheets to the Wind, Pt. 1" by Barleyjuice from This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things 5:30 "The Bar on the Square" by Jim Sharkey from Misty Mor

Enjoy a taste of Celtic music found at Renaissance Festivals in this week's show with Celtic music from Abby Green, Craig of Farrington, Darcy Nair, Darren Raleigh, Emily Kellam, Ceann, Jesse Linder, The Jolly Rogues, Kilted Kings, Lindsay Smith, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Shillelagh Law, Tullamore, 3 Pints Gone. Listen and download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://celticmusicpodcast.com Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. http://bestcelticmusic.net TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL PODCAST The Renaissance Festival Podcast is a twice-monthly show of music and entertainment found at Renaissance Festivals. http://renaissancefestivalmusic.com NOTES * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to indie Celtic music. I want to ask you to help these artists. Share the show with your friends. You can find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support for this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast exists on the generosity of our Patrons of the Podcast. You can pledge as little as $1 per episode to pay for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You'll even get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. Patrons also help me pick the next 2-hour special milestone. Become a patron today to celebrate Celtic culture through music! http://patreon.com/celticpodcast * I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to [email protected] THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC "Red is the Rose" by Abby Green from Why Should I "What Thing is Love!" by Craig of Farrington from Naughty "Lagan Love" by Darcy Nair from I Fell My Heart Fly "Cavan Girl" by Darren Raleigh from Silverwheel "Mourning Dove" by Emily Kellam from Waves on the Shore "Until Death Does its Part" by Ceann from Making Friends "Black Is the Color" by Jesse Linder from Crescent Moon "Broom of the Cowdenknows" by The Jolly Rogues from The Jolly Rogues "Name on My Soul" by Kilted Kings from Kilted Kings "Take You with Me" by Lindsay Smith from Beautiful Life "The True Lover's Farewell" by The Merry Wives of Windsor from Here's to the Men "I Never Will Marry" by Shillelagh Law from Songs From the Bridge "Will Ye Go, Lassie" by Tullamore from Wild And Wicked Youth "When Will We Be Married" by 3 Pints Gone from Auld Lang Syne VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. http://bestcelticmusic.net/vote/ The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com.

Wherever you may roam, you'll enjoy an hour of great indie Celtic music from We Banjo 3, Chrissy Crowley, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Patrick D'Arcy, Rogue Diplomats, Marc Gunn, Alasdair White, Jesse Fergusonm Tara Hill, An Taisdeal, Dom Duff, McCrae's Battalion, The Celtic Reggae Revolution, Battlelegs, The Elders. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://celticmusicpodcast.com Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. http://bestcelticmusic.net TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you m'aam tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at http://celticinvasion.com NOTES * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to indie Celtic music. I want to ask you to help these artists. Share the show with your friends. You can find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support for this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The Screaming Orphans new album is now on sale. It's called Taproom. I made some changes to the Permission form on the website at 4celts.com. It turns out I never received several forms from bands who submitted. So now I've moved it all to a Google Form. If you're a band who submitted in the past month, feel free to resubmit. And if you're a new band or band with a new album, please use the form as well. I do ask that artists resubmit their permission with each new album. The form is a lot simpler to complete. Go check it out at http://4celts.com/ The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast exists on the generosity of our Patrons of the Podcast. You can pledge as little as $1 per episode to pay for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You'll even get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. I want to thank our newest patron: Kevin Crosson. Patrons also help me pick the next 2-hour special milestone. Become a patron today to celebrate Celtic culture through music! http://patreon.com/celticpodcast * I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to [email protected] Nikitas Thlimmenos emailed: "hey there! I'm Nikitas, an Italian/Greek pharmacist. I just found out about the podcast and I'm listening to all the episodes starting from the last one and going backward, which is weird but awesome nonetheless. While I listen to the music I'm always making capsules. It's the kind of long, mindless work that needs some good music :) Keep up the good work!'" Daniel Faigin emailed about the Woodsongs podcast at woodsongs.com. They are about to release a Celtic and Country episode. He wrote: "By my count, this should be show 902 or something like that. You can alert the listeners to your podcast to check the archives for more Celtic music." You can find other Celtic podcasts on my podcast website at http://magenetwork.com/ Erin Nix emailed: "Hi Marc! As always, I adore each episode. I keep forgetting to send in a picture of what I'm doing, mostly because all I'm doing is just whatever I have going on that day. I used to listen while riding the bus and walking to my job. I listened on the weekends doing yard work. Now I listen while doing artwork. This podcast is the soundtrack of my life. :) So here are all the pictures, plus one from Ireland I took. After going to Ireland, I searched and found your podcast to keep Celtic music in my life. I can't believe that was 9.5 years ago already. Looking forward to the next 10+ years of the podcast. ;)" THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:14 "Good Time Old Time" by We Banjo 3 from String Theory 5:00 "Doodlesack Jigs" by Chrissy Crowley from Last Night's Fun 8:03 "Paper of Pins" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Paper of Pins 13:17 "Reels: John Kelly's Concertina Reel/Tom Keane's" by Patrick D'Arcy from Wallop the Spot 15:40 "Old Brown Ale" by Rogue Diplomats from Whiskey Picnic 19:07 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 21:51 "Wherever I May Roam" by Marc Gunn from Single 24:41 "The Cockerel in the Creel" by Alasdair White from An Clar Geal (The White Album) 28:27 "Haul Away, Joe!" by Jesse Ferguson from Folk Favourites 32:44 "March on Tara/Queen Maeve's Dance" by Tara Hill

We have special feature on Temple Records this week along with new Celtic music from Alasdair White, Black Market Haggis, The Ne'er Duwels, David Curley & Mick Broderick, Sarah Copus, Arise & Go, Battlefield Band, Mike Katz, Christine Primrose, Peter Nardini, Kellswater Bridge, Dene Foye, Eamonn Flynn, Rogue Diplomats, Plastic Paddy. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://celticmusicpodcast.com Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. http://bestcelticmusic.net Today's show is brought to you by Louisville Irish Fest The Louisville Irish Fest is held on the final weekend in September of each year and features traditional Food, Unique Gifts, Children's Events, Irish Dancing, Libations and Music from the Emerald Isle. Enjoy music from Blarney Castle, Runa, and Keltricity. http://louisvilleirishfest.com. Notes * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to indie Celtic music. These are the bands who are usually trying to make it without a record label. I have a caveat about that today. I'll tell you about it in a moment. I want to ask for your help to bring these artists the attention they deserve by sharing the show with your friends. You can find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support for this show on Patreon. There are a lot of small record labels who are doing great things for Celtic musicians. One of those is Temple Records. That's the label of Battlefield Band. In addition to releasing music by Battlefield Band, the label also helps small artists who are doing great things for Scottish music. Like Christine Primrose. About the time I was finishing up the 2-hour Scottish Music show, episode #317, Temple Records sent me music from Christine Primrose. She sings in Scots Gaelic I thought she'd be a great addition to the show. I asked if they had any other music. But I didn't receive anything until the day after I published the show. So today, I'm gonna highlight several artists from Temple Records, including the first band. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS I want start by thanking everyone who picked up the 2017 Sainted Song Henger Special and collected the 10 bonus CDs from my Celtic music arhive. I really appreciate your support of this show. The collection is still on sale along with podcast t-shirts, but of course, you'll have to do without the bonus CDs. You can find all of our swag and compilation CDs in our store at http://bestcelticmusic.net/shop/ The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast exists on the generosity of our Patrons of the Podcast. You can pledge as little as $1 per episode to pay for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You'll even get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. I want to thank our newest patron: Kevin Crosson. Patrons also help me pick the next 2-hour special milestone. Become a patron today to celebrate Celtic culture through music! http://patreon.com/celticpodcast Finally, check out http://AmeriCeltic.net. Tony Becket setup this website "to restore awareness, celebrate and preserve the culture and history of Celtic Americans by promoting live Celtic music, festivals, history & ancestry." He's working primarily with Northern California Celtic performers. And he has a YouTube channel which could use your love. Celtic music and culture is a relatively small community. I mean, if all of the Scottish, Irish, and Welsh ancestry people united, we'd have one heck of a cultural impact. Instead, it's limited mostly to St. Patrick's Day. That's a shame. So I'd like to ask your help of spreading the word about AmeriCeltic. And I'd also encourage you to start your own local Celtic community. Help get the word out about your musicians and cultural organizations. Let's keep Celtic culture growing! And if you have a local organization, let me know. I'd be happy to either mention it here, or better yet, list it in our Celtic Music Magazine. * 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 [email protected] KToo posted on iTunes: "Excellent variety of Celtic music, from trad to Celtic influence. I look forward to each new episode" Charline Grilhé emailed: "Hi Marc ! I discovered your podcast last Saturday. I just arrived in Dublin for the first time of my life for a crazy trip. I came from Paris to support Ben for a historical fencing competition followed by walking across the west coast of Ireland. Sadly I just lost my personal phone so I had no music to listen to an

Wouldn't it be cool to have an episode featuring YOUR favorite Celtic music? Today's show is dedicated to Patron of the Podcast, Annie Lorkowski, who compiled a list of her favorite songs in featured over the past 12 years. You'll enjoy Celtic music from Mary Knickle, Heather Dale, Navan, Black 47, the Screaming Orphans, Marc Gunn, Ockham's Razor, Merry Wives of Windsor, MacTalla Mor, Coyote Run, Ciara Considine, The Borrowed Angels, The Blarney Rebel Band, Trip McCool, Ceann, BOWI, John Byrne Band, Derek Warfield and the Young Wolftones, Jesse Ferguson. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://celticmusicpodcast.com Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. http://bestcelticmusic.net Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you m'aam tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at celticinvasion.com. Notes * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to indie Celtic music. These are the bands who are trying to make it without a record label. I want to ask you bring these artists the attention they deserve by sharing the show with your friends. You can find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. Back in May, I knew my time would be tight this summer. So I decided to ask some of the Patrons of the Podcast if they had a Top 20 list of artists featured in the podcast. Annie Lorkowski was one of the first to respond with 20 songs. So today, I'm gonna share with you her top 20 list, in no particular order. As she said on Patreon, many are older songs because she was binge-listening from the beginning. And I found at least one that I actually don't have the music for. So we'll make do. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast comes out each and every week due to the generosity of people like you. Your kind pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. I want to thank our newest patrons Valerie Gilliand, Paolo Bianchi, Linda Kazalski, Luke Sinclare. All of our patrons help you get a 2-hour special. Become a patron today! To celebrate Celtic culture through music. July 31st is the last day you can purchase the 2017 Sainted Song Henger special and get 10 bonus CDs from my Celtic music archive. Go to our store at bestcelticmusic.net/shop. You'll get shirt, coffee mug, and whole bunch of awesome CDs. Your kind purchases promote Celtic music and helps support this podcast. * 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 [email protected] Erin Holman emailed: "Just wanted to say—I'm a freelance copyeditor and discovered your podcast just about a month ago (what took me so long? I have been listening to podcasts for about as long as they've been around!) Anyway, I think you are almost singlehandedly responsible for my recent uptick in productivity. I spent a study-abroad semester in County Galway (lived in vacation cottages just outside of Spiddal, with Galway Bay in my sightline) lo these many years ago (1991, to be exactk ;) ) and have enjoyed Celtic music well before that. Anyway, the upbeat tempo of so many Celtic songs is crucial for my focus and transports me back to ceili nights at the Hughes in Spiddal at the same time. Lucky for me, I'm just now listening to your early 2012 episodes—I've still got a wonderfully huge backlog to work through, and then I'll start again. Thank you so much!" This Week in Celtic Music 0:33 "Weave the Yarn" by Mary Knickle from Weave 5:27 "Mordred's Lullaby" by Heather Dale from Avalon 8:36 "He Mandu" by Navan from Oran nan Tonn 10:30 "James Connolly" by Black 47 from Fire of Freedom 16:28 "Rocky Road to Dublin" by the Screaming Orphans from Ballads Rule OK 23:11 "Mingulay Boat Song" by Marc Gunn from Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion 27:40 "Oro Se Do Bheatha Bhaile" by Ockham's Razor from Wolves in the Walls 31:02 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 32:06 "Mad Jenny" by the Merry Wives of Windsor from Tales from Windsor's Tavern 35:51 "Chi Mi Na Mor

The Celtic music of tomorrow is here today with lots of new music from Rattle the Knee, Peat in the Creel, Kellswater Bridge, Bridgid's Cross, Sarah Copus, Jesse Ferguson, Cormac Gannon, Shauna Mullin, Devils Water, Robbi McMillen, Laura McGhee, Battlelegs, Sprag Session, Preab Meadar, The Changing Room. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://celticmusicpodcast.com Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. http://bestcelticmusic.net Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you m'aam tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at celticinvasion.com. Notes * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to indie Celtic music. Most of these bands are accomplishing great things in their local communities without the help of a record label or publicist. I want to ask you bring these artists the attention they deserve by sharing the show with your friends. You can find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast comes out each and every week due to the generosity of people like you. Your kind pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. I want to thank to our newest patrons Kim Fieldstad. All of our patrons help you get a 2-hour special shows. Become a patron today! To celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can now buy 2017 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirts in our store at bestcelticmusic.net/shop. In addition to the shirt, you can also enjoy the 2017 Sainted Song Henge Collection which features the new shirt, a coffee mug, and some CDs. Find all of that in our shop. Your kind purchases promotes Celtic music and helps support this podcast. Find out more about Cateaters Pipe Band here and watch a video. Nominate our Podcast in the Podcast Awards * 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 [email protected] Branislav Milojkovic emailed from Serbia: "Hi Marc! I've been listening to your podcast for hours now, while studying ceilis for my TCRG exam coming up in december. Thanks for doing great work and keeping us all in high spirits. Cheers!" This Week in Celtic Music 0:32 "Stananivy-Cucanandy-Silver Slipper-Pure Drop" by Rattle the Knee from Paving and Crigging 6:17 "O' Cabalo Azul" by Peat in the Creel from The Barn Session 9:38 "Four Loom Weaver" by Kellswater Bridge from As the Story Goes 15:18 "Tam Lin/Masons Apron" by Bridgid's Cross from Live Without An Audience 18:20 "Wind on the Moor" by Sarah Copus from Moorland Winds 23:15 "I'll Tell me Ma" by Jesse Ferguson from Folk Favourites 26:32 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 29:36 "Peata Beag Do Mhathar" by Cormac Gannon from Different 32:20 "Suantrai Seoithin Seotho" by Shauna Mullin from Wishing Tree 36:33 "Devilswater" by Devils Water from Treading the Marches 39:34 "Piurt a'Beul" by Robbi McMillen 42:44 CELTIC FEEDBACK 43:39 "Always Tomorrow" by Laura McGhee from Life Is Bigger Than a Dream 46:36 "Greenland Whale Fisheries (chiptune)" by Battlelegs from Facemelt Friday 49:05 "Good Ship Tommy Fun" by Sprag Session from Sprag Session 54:56 "The Lion and Fox (Seadnadh Mor)" by Preab Meadar from Preabmeadar 1:00:57 "A River Runs Between" by The Changing Room from A River Runs Between VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at celticmusicpodcast.com.

Scotland is our musical destination this week with Scottish music from Claymore, Albannach, Cormorant's Fancy, The Sorries, Rachel Hair Trio, Old Blind Dogs, Christine Primrose, The Eben Brooks Band, NUA, New Shilling, Solas, McCrae's Battalion, Black Market Haggis, Battlefield Band, Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac, Sons of Malarkey, Marc Gunn, Canned Haggis, SeaStar, Sligo Rags, Zoe Alexander, Jimi McRae, Heather Dale, Tullamore, Dublin Harpers, Smithfield Fair, Donna Germano, 3 Pints Gone, Kennedy's Kitchen, The Duplets, Jenne Lennon, Bonnie Rideout, Ed Miller, Connemara Stone Company. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://celticmusicpodcast.com Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. http://bestcelticmusic.net Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you m'aam tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at celticinvasion.com. Notes * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to indie Celtic music. Most of these bands are accomplishing great things in their local communities without the help of a record label or publicist. I want to ask you bring these artists the attention they deserve by sharing the show with your friends. You can find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast comes out each and every week due to the generosity of people like you. Your kind pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. I want to thank to our newest patrons Kim Fieldstad. All of our patrons help you get a 2-hour special shows. Become a patron today! To celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can now buy 2017 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirts in our store at bestcelticmusic.net/shop. In addition to the shirt, you can also enjoy the 2017 Sainted Song Henge Collection which features the new shirt, a coffee mug, and some CDs. Find all of that in our shop. Your kind purchases promotes Celtic music and helps support this podcast. * 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 [email protected] Lukas Zmuidzinas emailed: "Hello! I've been listening to your podcast for a few years now, and have always loved discovering new bands and artists every week. Last night, I had the wonderful opportunity to go see a show by a band called the Recollective, a fairly new Celtic group. I wasn't sure if you'd heard of them, but if not, you should definitely check them out!! They played an outstanding concert, and they were all very lovely people. Thanks so much for all your hard work in creating your awesome show! Cheers" Hank Woodward emailed: "Hi Marc, Just want to pass along another huge thank you for all you do in bringing us wonderful music through the Irish & Celtic Music podcast. Also wanted to relate a great musical experience I got to share with my son Jackson (rising 9th grade violist) about a month ago. We got to see Mithril perform with the local Johnson City (TN) Symphony Orchestra. I got to talk a bit with the fiddler, Tom Morely, and let him know that I first heard their music on the Irish & Celtic Music podcast. The performance was doubly special to us, as three of the performers in the orchestra we know personally through the music school (Suzuki Talent Education of Appalachia), where my son and I take our viola lessons. Thanks again for continuing to bring us all the fantastic music on the Irish & Celtic Music podcast. Slainte" This Week in Celtic Music 0:35 "Scotland the Brave" by Claymore from Claymore 4:34 "Bare Arsed Bandits" by Albannach from The Sub-Zero Sessions EP 8:16 "MacPherson's Farewell/The Atholl Highlander" by Cormorant's Fancy from A Different Bird 13:41 "Dumbarton's Drums" by The Sorries from Auld Lang Syne 16:01 "Jigs for Mann" by Rachel Hair Trio from Tri 19:28 "A Ring on Her Hand" by Old Blind Dogs from Room With A View 23:50 "O A Leannain (Oh Sweatheart)" by Christine Primrose from Gràdh is Gonadh - Guth

Irish and Celtic music from Brett Lipshutz and Randy Lee Gosa, Kindred Spirits, Steve Hawson, Carey Street, Terry Griffith, Runa, Seamus Kennedy, King Laoghaire, McGinty, Rambling Sailors, String Theory, The Here & Now, Dom Duff, The Gobshites, Greenwich Meantime, Lexington Field, We Banjo 3. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://celticmusicpodcast.com Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. http://bestcelticmusic.net Today's show is brought to you by Louisville Irish Fest The Louisville Irish Fest is held on the final weekend in September of each year and features traditional Food, Unique Gifts, Children's Events, Irish Dancing, Libations and Music from the Emerald Isle. Enjoy music from Blarney Castle, Runa, and Keltricity. louisvilleirishfest.com. Notes * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to indie Celtic music, the little guys if you will. The world is full of artists who are amazing but need a helping hand. My goal is to give those people a voice. You are a part of that mission. I want to ask you to share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast comes out each and every week due to the generosity of people like you. Your kind pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. I want to thank to our newest patrons Kim Fieldstad, Joe Christensen. All of our patrons help you get a 2-hour special shows. Become a patron today! To celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can now buy 2017 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirts in our store at bestcelticmusic.net/shop. In addition to the shirt, you can also enjoy the 2017 Sainted Song Henge Collection which features the new shirt, a coffee mug, and some CDs. Find all of that in our shop. Your kind purchases promotes Celtic music and helps support this podcast. * 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 [email protected] Leslie Morrell posted in the shownotes: "Lovely program, thank you! Busy running around with morning chores with the music playing in the background but it's so nice. I think I want to really sit with it and enjoy it rather than just having it play in the background! Thanks for making all this great music available freely. Great way to find new artists and to enjoy the vast array of musicians out there Ann Peck McBride, Radio DJ at KMUZ 88.5 FM posted in the shownotes: "I love this collection of music, and I'm really enjoying that so much of it is from the Pacific Northwest!" This Week in Celtic Music 0:24 "Miss Galvin's/Ran's Dirty Vans" by Brett Lipshutz and Randy Lee Gosa from Night and Day 3:45 "Daphne" by Kindred Spirits from Dispelling All Woes 6:56 "Fac' Thu na Feidh/Leitrim's Fancy/Morpeth's Rant" by Steve Hawson from No Distance / Gan Achar 10:46 "Dunphy's/Higgins (Hornpipes)" by Carey Street from Carey Street 15:24 "For My Grandfathers" by Terry Griffith from For My Grandfathers 20:48 "Jewels on the Ocean/Michael Connell's" by Runa from Live 25:00 "Ballyneety's Walls" by Seamus Kennedy from Ireland's 32, Vol. 1 28:26 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 29:30 "Toss the Features" by King Laoghaire from Some Irish Stew! 31:24 "Mary Mack" by McGinty from Ballads and Bar Tunes 34:05 "Patrick Street" by Rambling Sailors from Bright Shining Clear 36:57 "Casadh An Tsugain" by String Theory from String Theory 39:04 "When You and I Were True" by The Here & Now from Ladybird 42:45 CELTIC FEEDBACK 45:08 "Kael K'kwll" by Dom Duff from K'kwll 48:01 "Star of the County Down" by The Gobshites from Some of the Best 50:29 "A Girl" by Greenwich Meantime from Greenwich Meantime 53:57 "Cripple Creek" by Lexington Field from Poor Troubled Life 57:03 "Sail Away Ladies/Because It's There" by We Banjo 3 from Live in Galway VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at celticmusicpodcast.com.

Irish and Celtic music from Peat the Creel, The Willis Clan, Jesse Ferguson, Kennedy's Kitchen, Shishonnah, Laura McGhee, Jamie Smith's MABON, The Gothard Sisters, Murray McDowell, Ciara Considine, Gaelic Storm, Leaping Lulu, Celtic Cross, Brian O h'Uiginn. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://celticmusicpodcast.com Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Louisville Irish Fest The Louisville Irish Fest is held on the final weekend in September of each year and features traditional Food, Unique Gifts, Children's Events, Irish Dancing, Libations and Music from the Emerald Isle. Enjoy music from Blarney Castle, Runa, and Keltricity. louisvilleirishfest.com. Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to indie Celtic music, the little guys if you will. The world is full of artists who are amazing but need a helping hand. My goal is to give those people a voice. You are a part of that mission. I want to ask you to share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. I am back from my Celtic Invasion of Brittany. And I'll tell you more about it in the podcast news section. I want to send out a very very special thanks to Steve Behrens (67 Music), Phil Duckworth (Grinning Beggar's Paddy Rock Radio) and Shannon Heaton (Irish Music Stories) for hosting the podcast these last three weeks. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast comes out each and every week due to the generosity of people like you. Your kind pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. I want to thank to our newest patrons Andrew Rogers, Richard Ridley, Liisa W., Richard Ridley of Devils Water, Kathleen Becker, Jenny Trevor, River Godbee, Eugene Kohlbecker, Steven Lee. Miranda Nelson and Hank Woodward increased their pledges, and a special thanks to our Celtic Superstars: Wesley R Dunnington, Nancie, Kevin Long, Annie Lorkowski, Derek Lineberry, Lynda MacNeil, Bryan Brake, John Sharkey White II, Theresa Sullivan, John Bilderback, Shawn Cali. All of our patrons help you get a 2-hour special shows. Next up is 2-hours of Scottish music. I hope to have it out within the next couple o'weeks. Become a patron today! You can now buy 2017 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirts in our store at bestcelticmusic.net/shop. In addition to the shirt, you can also enjoy the 2017 Sainted Song Henge Collection which features the new shirt, a coffee mug, and some CDs. Find all of that in our shop. Your kind purchases promotes Celtic music and helps support this podcast. The Celtic Invasion of Brittany was incredible. One of the coolest things about the trip for me was learning more about the Celts before they settled in seven Celtic nations. I emailed my Celtic Invasion Vacations subscribers telling them I was considering adding another Invasion to Venice. One person responded saying it made no sense. Because what does Venice have to do with the Celts. The answer is a lot more than you would think. In fact, we learned in Brittany that one of the main Celtic tribes to settle the area near Vannes were the Veneti. If you follow the place names of where the Celts settled, one area was the Veneto. My step-dad is from Padova in the Veneto. Ever since I started playing Celtic music, he's experienced the Celtic influence in the Veneto which settled the region in the 9th and 10th century B.C. By the 3rd century b.c. they had migrated to Brittany in France. There's even a Po River in Carnac. The Po River is one of the main rivers in the Veneto. The list goes on and on. I'll try and do an episode of The Celtfather podcast with more details. Needless to say, it was a fascinating glimpse of history. It's amazing to realize Celtic culture can be found throughout Europe. If you want to experience more of the trip, I recorded a bunch of videos and set them to my music. There's a playlist on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW2ZqJYHA7BDmERZdMQz-HBtz4I-zn5SV * 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 [email protected] Aunt Margy posted on iTunes: "Fine variety of music presented with enthusiasm and a generous spirit. Producer welcomes suggestions." Graciela de Souza Oliver emailed through the website: "Hi, I really enjoy Irish and Celtic Music podcast. I listen to it o

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

Grinning Beggar is taking over the show with Celtic punk from The Biblecode Sundays, The Pourmen, California Celts, McScallywag, Nevermind Nessie, The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats, Firkin, SMZB, The Wakes, Handsome Young Strangers, Black Water County, Hoist The Colors, The Peelers, In For a Penny. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://celticmusicpodcast.com Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you m'aam tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at celticinvasion.com. Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast comes out each and every week due to the generosity of people like you. Your kind pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. I want to thank to our newest patrons! Together, these awesome folks helped us hit our next Patreon Milestone. So I'm gonna plan 2-hours of Scottish music to be released in late June or July. Become a patron today! You can now buy 2017 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirts in our store at bestcelticmusic.net/shop. The shirts were designed by James McDaniel II and they feature the slogan REEL CELTIC MUSIC and the podcast name. Your purchase goes toward supporting this podcast. I also put together a 2017 Sainted Song Henge Collection which features the new shirt, a coffee mug, and some CDs. You can find all of that in our shop. Your purchases help to support this podcast. So if you don't want to pledge monthly, this is a great alternative. Buy some swag. Would you like to win some free CDs? I'm clearing out my CD collection and giving them away through my personal YouTube channel. If you would like to win, follow the link to the Summer CD Giveaway playlist for details. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW2ZqJYHA7BAfiLDOg4i12Y1peePqb9Dy * 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 [email protected] This Week in Celtic Music "Count Your Blessings" by The Biblecode Sundays from New Hazardous Design "Day Drinking" by The Pourmen from Rise & Shine "Ghost Ship" by California Celts from Totally Nautical: Pirate Songs of the Spanish Main "St. Paddy's Anthem" by McScallywag from Dirty Waters "Best of Foes" by Nevermind Nessie from Best of Foes "The Boxer" by The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats from Sign of the Fighters "Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye" by Firkin from Into the Night "Ten Thousand Ways To Rebel" by SMZB from "King's Schilling" by The Wakes from VENCEREMOS "Poor Ned" by Handsome Young Strangers from Battle of Broken Hill "Under Skies of Black and Blue" by Black Water County from Taking Chances "Little Rebel" by Hoist The Colors from Mourners "I'm Off To Kill The Devil" by The Peelers from Palace of the Fiend "Stumblin' Home" by In For a Penny from Every Day "Tattletale" by In For a Penny from One More Last Hurrah "If I Get to Heaven" by In For a Penny from The Guardian Angel Sessions VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at celticmusicpodcast.com.

Celtic Music Journal and 67 Music take over the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast with music from their video journal. Enjoy great Celtic music from Poitin, Na Rosai, Ciana, The Fire Inside, Celtica Pipes Rock, Andrea Tophoj and Rune Barslund, Peter Daldry, The Gothard Sisters, Crossbow, Old Man Flanagan's Ghost, Marc Gunn, The Fire, Beltaine, Journey North, Sons Of Malarkey, West Of Mabou. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://bestcelticmusic.net/ Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you m'aam tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at celticinvasion.com. Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS: 67 Music has been promoting Celtic music from all over the globe since 2008. Learn more about us at www.67music.net Learn more about Marc's travels at http://celticinvasion.com/ and also his Music & Travel Podcasts at http://celtfather.com/ Celtic Music Journal: What I'm decided to share with you in this particular show is some of the music from the artists that have appeared on our show, The Celtic Music Journal. I call it "The Celtic Music Journal Spotlight". While the show is a visual medium, I thought it'd be fun to spotlight the music for you. There's a lot of variety and I'm sure you'll enjoy it. The man himself Marc Gunn has been on our show too & you'll hear him here! Listen and enjoy, then you can then watch all the artists you hear in this show! Just click to our website and we're also on YouTube, our channel is at www.youtube.com/user/sixtysevenmusic. Log in,watch and subscribe! The Celtic Music Journal is produced by 67 Music. We began the show in August 2014. Since then we've produced 7 editions with more on the way. The premise is simple yet unique: we invite bands, musicians and other artists to send us their video 'journals', to tell their story & show the world what they offer and what they do. We then gather 3-5 journals per show and put them together to share with you. It's an exciting way to discover up and coming talent and revisit established artists. We've featured artists from all over the world. You should consider being on it, too! Just click to our website for details and watch all the shows. As always, I want to send out a HUGE thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You will enjoy a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions of the show, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. Thanks to our newest patrons: John OConnor, Keriann Noble, Mary Botkin, Samuel G, Donald McLeod, and a extra special thanks to our newest Celtic Superstar, Nancie. Thank you all for your generosity! Become a patron today! * 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 [email protected] This Week in Celtic Music 0:09 "Congress Reel" by Poitín from Jiggery Pokery 3:57 "William Taylor" by Na Rosai from Na Rosai 9:44 "Ramblin' Irishman" by Ciana from Ciana 15:11 "Slippery Jigs" by The Fire Inside from Spark 18:41 "Telegram for Monsieur Verne" by Celtica Pipes Rock from Steamphonia 23:40 INTRODUCING CELTIC MUSIC JOURNAL 24:38 "The Danish Immigrant" by Andrea Tophoj and Rune Barslund from The Danish Immigrant 27:04 "Bonnie Lass of Fyfie" by Peter Daldry from Under A Leaden Sky 30:49 "The Landing" by The Gothard Sisters from Compass 33:31 "Donogh And Mike's First/Windbroke" by Crossbow from Crossbow 36:32 "Sweet Sophie" By Old Man Flanagan's Ghost from Sociable 41:23 WHAT IS 67 MUSIC? 42:16 "Peggy Gordon" by Marc Gunn from The Bridge 46:31 "The Very Last Straw" by The Fire from The Fire 49:58 "Old Rosin The Beau" by Beltaine from Tilly's Jig 54:16 "Dreamcatcher III" by Journey North from Dance Towards Tomorrow Smiling 59:10 "Oh Journey" by Sons Of Malarkey from Gul

Irish and Celtic music from Poor Man's Fortune, An Triur, Castlebay, Pipedance, Karan Casey, Burning Bridget Cleary, Abby Green, The Changing Room, Bridgid's Cross, John Byrne Band, Damanta, Paddy's Pig, Seagulls Are Drunk, Flook. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://celticmusicpodcast.com Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you m'aam tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at celticinvasion.com. Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. Today is the day. I will board an airplane and fly to Paris. On Saturday, I will board a train to Rennes for the official start of my Celtic Invasion of Brittany. I'm extremely excited, not just to see this wild and beautiful part of France, but also to share with you bits and pieces of my adventure through podcasts, pictures and video. If you're not yet subscribed to my YouTube channel, Instagram, and personal Facebook page, then please follow the link in the shownotes to do so. Also subscribe to the Celtfather Music & Travel. This podcast is newly rebranded. I'm sharing interviews and thoughts related to, well, music and travel. I have some great interviews including one with Steve Behrens of 67 Music and the Celtic Music Journal who will guest host this podcast next week. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast comes out each and every week due to the generosity of people like you. Your kind pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. I want to thank to our newest patrons: Gerald F Boyle, Grant Jacobson, Mary Layzska, Miranda Nelson! Together, these awesome folks helped us hit our next Patreon Milestone. So I'm gonna plan 2-hours of Scottish music to be released in late June or July. Become a patron today! You can now buy 2017 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirts in our store at bestcelticmusic.net/shop. The shirts were designed by James McDaniel II and they feature the slogan REEL CELTIC MUSIC and the podcast name. Your purchase goes toward supporting this podcast. I also put together a 2017 Sainted Song Henge Collection which features the new shirt, a coffee mug, and some CDs. You can find all of that in our shop. Your purchases help to support this podcast. So if you don't want to pledge monthly, this is a great alternative. Buy some swag. Would you like to win some free CDs? I'm clearing out my CD collection and giving them away through my personal YouTube channel. If you would like to win, follow the link to the Summer CD Giveaway playlist for details. * 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 [email protected] Kevin emailed: "Listening to May the Forth be with you while walking our area Nature Center. Appreciate you." Aliza emailed regarding the Texas Scottish Festival episode: "This episode is so unique to what you usually provide. Seems the genres are blending - which is cool - it's like I don't know what to expect when I turn this on in the morning. I usually bookmark the episodes I really enjoy and label them with the vibe they project. I know you've received some criticism recently - but ones man's trash is another man's treasure! Don't let the haters get you down. Slainte!" Joyce Pavelko emailed me: "Hi Marc~ I don't use social media, hence this email. Three brief things I want to tell you: 1) I am a very happy subscriber who just wants to wish you safe travels and some motherly-type advice to be careful. 2) My mother and I are traveling to Ireland and Scotland in June. I can't wait to actually hear the music that I've been listening to on your podcast in its native land! 3) My niece named her daughter Inara. ;-) Thank you for your devotion to Celtic music. Sent with fondness, Joyce Pavelko, Arlington Heights, Illinois This Week in Celtic Musi

Don your kilts and corsets and listen to Celtic music from Lochlainn, Iona, The New Customs, Iarla O'Lionaird, StoneRing, Bow Triplets, McDerry, Brad Reid, Mishaped Pearls, The Leftovers, The Crazy Rogues, Claymore, Tuatha Dea. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://bestcelticmusic.net/ Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you m'aam tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at celticinvasion.com. Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS You can now buy 2017 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirts in our store at bestcelticmusic.net/shop. The shirts were designed by James McDaniel II and they feature the slogan REEL CELTIC MUSIC and the podcast name. Your purchase goes toward supporting this podcast. I also put together a 2017 Sainted Song Henge Collection which features the new shirt, a coffee mug, and some CDs. You can find all of that in our shop. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast comes out each and every week due to the generosity of people like you. Your kind pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. I want to thank to our newest patrons: Rick Hantz, Ed Powel, Patrick Downey! We are $4 away from two hours of Scottish music. Become a patron today! * 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 [email protected] This Week in Celtic Music 0:30 "Your feet will take you" by Lochlainn from Cailleach's Plaid 7:50 "Beth Ywr Haf I Mi/Llongau Caernanarfon" by Iona from A Celebration of Twenty 13:46 "Stretched Upon Your Grave" by The New Customs from All Walls Fall 19:18 "The Goat Song" by Iarla O'Lionaird by Foxlight 22:50 "Saddle Set" by StoneRing from Samhain 27:17 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 28:30: "Walsh's Hornpipe/The Peacock's Feather" by Bow Triplets from One Spot On Earth 31:46 "McApline Fusiliers" by McDerry from 2016 34:35 "Over the Moor" by Brad Reid from The Conundrum 38:52 "Le Puy en Velay" by Mishaped Pearls from Le Puy en Velay 43:05 CELTIC FEEDBACk 43:42 "Follow Me Up to Carlow" by The Leftovers from CD Tease 45:48 "Fleet" by The Crazy Rogues from Rebels' Shanties 49:13 "Mull of Kintyre" by Claymore from Claymore 53:24 "Kilts and Corsets" by Tuatha Dea from Kilts and Corsets VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at celticmusicpodcast.com.

Irish and Celtic music from The Rogues, Alizbar & Ann' Sannat, Navan, Brendan Monaghan, Rambling Sailors, Poitin, The Duplets, Free Range String Band, David Curley & Mick Broderick, The Gothard Sisters, Larkin, Barleyjuice, Athenrye, Dust Rhinos, Robert Doyle. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://bestcelticmusic.net/ Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you m'aam tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at celticinvasion.com. Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The Duplets have a new album they are crowdfunding. Next Thursday, I plan to release the 2017 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirts. I want to thank everyone in the Irish & Celtic Music Club on Facebook who helped me pick the design for this year's shirt by James McDaniel II. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast comes out each and every week due to the generosity of people like you. Your kind pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. I want to thank to our newest patrons: Jeff Pike, Miranda Nelson and Michael Bortowski! Become a patron today! * 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 [email protected] Edward Montgomery emailed: "Imagine my surprise when I heard you mention my name on a podcast as I drove by a herd of buffalo (true story) this morning. I've listened, bought a compilation, several individual tunes, a CD and t-shirt from the Corktown Popes, etc. The shout out reminded me to make arrangements to become a financial supporter and I took care of that just now. Thanks for the wide variety you bring to the listeners. I love Altan, The Chieftains and others but I love being exposed to folks I might never hear of otherwise. Thanks again" Johnny Sinclair emailed: "Hello Marc, Been a subscriber to your podcasts since #1 though I had a data loss that lost most of them. The new site took some getting used to but should be fine. I do understand that many think they are reaching a greater audience through the use of Facebook, or other social media. Doing so, however, alienates those of us that despise social media in all its forms. Legacy platforms are where you began and I can only hope that you continue." Glen Singer emailed: "Hi, Have never listened to Celtic music. That said, I saw your podcasts, so what the heck, I gave it a listen. Wow - fantastic! Just finished walking around Halifax, and listened to your new posting on the Texas festival. I am hooked. Being that I am a newbie, are there any introductory Celtic music podcasts out there? I know the hard work that goes into the entire podcast process-You do it well: combination of music and context/dialogue. Kind Regards." Colby Madsen emailed: "Do you have a store online and an event calendar." This Week in Celtic Music 0:31 "The Warrior's Salute" by The Rogues from Roguetrip 5:22 "The Reel" by Alizbar & Ann' Sannat from Welcome Into the Morning 8:47 "Airdi Chuain (Irish)" by Navan from Oran nan Tonn 13:21 "Am Bainne" by Brendan Monaghan from Flicker of Hope 15:31 "Leave Her Johnny" by Rambling Sailors from Wanderlust 19:03 "O'puss No. 7" by Poitin from Simple Pleasures 24:31 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 25:24 "Paris" by The Duplets from Leverage 28:13 "P.J. Hayes/Dance of the Honeybees" by Free Range String Band from Demo CD 33:07 "Lucking Out" by David Curley & Mick Broderick from A Brand New Day 35:18 "It Was Beautiful" by The Gothard Sisters from Mountain Rose 39:26 CELTIC FEEDBACK 43:38 "Faith of a Felon" by Larkin from Alexandra 46:23 "What's Up Yours?" by Barleyjuice from Another Round 49:14 "Provos Lullaby" by Athenrye from Singles 52:46 "Step It Out Mary" by Dust Rhinos from The Day After the Night Before 58:19 "Bold Robert Emmet" by Robert Doyle from Life in Shadows VOT

You'll enjoy Irish and Celtic women for Mother's day with awesome Celtic music from Carolina Ceili, Susan Toman, Jennifer Lick, The Screaming Orphans, Colleen Raney, Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac, Katherine Nagy, Runa, Arlene Faith, Karan Casey, Chrissy Crowley, Amelia Hogan, Solas. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://bestcelticmusic.net/ Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you m'aam tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at celticinvasion.com. Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS Check out the Irish Music Stories podcast with Shannon Heaton I'm playing this Saturday, May 13 at Johnnie MacCracken's Pub in Marietta, Georgia from 7-11pm. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast comes out each and every week due to the generosity of people like you. Your kind pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. I want to thank to our newest patrons: Wesley R Dunnington, Michael! Become a patron today! * 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 [email protected] Annie Lorkowski posted on Facebook: "Hi Marc! At the end of your podcasts, you ask your listeners to contact the bands and let them know you heard them on your show. I dropped an email to Larry of Black 47, telling him such and that I bought their album because of it. I got a lovely email back from him thanking me. So yes, the bands do appreciate it!" Glen Singer posted on Facebook: "Just listened to my first Celtic music podcast. Am a newbie. Great music - great podcast." David Chavez emailed on Facebook: "Hello Marc. I would like to start by congratulating you for the awesome show and work. I've been a fan and donator for some time now. Cheers from Mexico City!" Victoria Mathis posted on Facebook: "Hello, I just wanted to answer your request for messages tonight. You are my favorite evening Irish and Celtic music channel on Roku. The music you play often reminds me of my Irish Grandmother who would sing many family songs, some were great old drinking tunes too. My very Scottish Grandfather would laugh along to her funny songs and play his auto harp. We would sing with them and laugh with the funny songs drinking our root beer ice cream floats while the adults enjoyed their beverages too. I miss those days while I still enjoy doing the exact same traditions with my modern era family. Keep up the awesome work, you remind me of the words of a forgotten song at least once a night." This Week in Celtic Music 0:12 "Banish Misfortune/Moon Coin Jig" by Carolina Ceili from 50 Shades of Green 5:05 "Cooley's Reel/Merry Blacksmith" by Susan Toman from Emerald Shores 8:17 "Seinn O Churadail O" by Jennifer Licko from Sing 11:49 "Tabhair Dom Do Ghra" by Screaming Orphans from Ballads Rule OK 19:10 "The Lovely Green Banks of the Moy" by Colleen Raney from Here This Is Home 24:37 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 25:53 "Keeping Up With Calum" by Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac from Seinn 28:44 "Stone Walls" by Katherine Nagy by Gypsy Lady 32:12 "A Stor, A Stor, A Ghra" by Runa from Live 37:18 CELTIC FEEDBACK 38:24 "River of Dreams" by Arlene Faith from River of Dreams 43:17 "The King's Shilling" by Karan Casey from The Winds Begin to Sing 47:30 "Coig" by Chrissy Crowley from Last Night's Fun 53:02 "Nead La Lachan" by Amelia Hogan from Transplants: From The Old To The New 56:55 "Standing on the Shore (feat. Moira Smiley)" by Solas from All These Years VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to

It's Star Wars Day. To celebrate, you'll enjoy a short feature on some sci fi Celtic songs mixed in with a bunch of great Irish and Celtic music from John McGaha, Andrew Finn Magill, Seamus Kennedy, Ron Cody, Ashley Davis, Marc Gunn, Bedlam Bards, Dust Rhinos, The Screaming Orphans, The Demon Barbers, Lau, The Kildares, West of Eden. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you m'aam tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at celticinvasion.com. Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. Originally, I planned for this to be a Sci fi Celtic music show. But I just couldn't find that many sci fi songs by Celtic bands that I could play. So I decided instead to do a small feature. That'll be later on in the show. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast comes out each and every week due to the generosity of people like you. Your kind pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. I want to thank to our newest patrons: Edward Montgomery, Larry McCloskey, Leah Kershner, Ron Sargent! Become a patron today! Yesterday, I went live on Facebook for about an hour as I worked on the shownotes for this week's podcast. I had a nice time chatting with listeners. And best of all, I got some input for new artists to contact for the show. While it might not've been gripping video, it was a valuable way for me to connect with you the listener and new bands. So I want to try this again next Friday, May 12 at 9 am central. I'll put up an event page on Facebook with details. CelticMusicPodcast.com is now fully integrated with Libsyn. My hope is have a more stable website for visitors. I also have bestcelticmusic.net as the side website to help promote the show. Of course this big change means my old [email protected] email address is no longer valid. I'm still trying to migrate the CelticMP3s.com reviews. But we'll see if I can find a way to do that. If you want some more May the Fourth Sci Fi Pub Songs, I recorded an episode of the Pub Songs Podcast last year for Star Wars Day. It's show #141. You can find a link in the shownotes. My latest Kickstarter features pub songs inspired by Joss Whedon's TV show, Firefly, and movie, Serenity. I've already hit my goal, but there are some cool Stretch Goals if you'd like music inspired by this cult TV series. * 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 [email protected] Glen Singer wrote on Facebook: "Just listened to my first Celtic music podcast. Am a newbie. Great music - great podcast." Edward Montgomery posted on Facebook: "Love the app! It's installed on my iPhone and I just put it on my wife's phone, she's listening right now." Karen M Gibson posted on Facebook: "Two hours of bagpipe music! I love listening to the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast." This Week in Celtic Music 0:32 "Paddy Ryan" by John McGaha from Exodus, An ElectroCelt Journey 4:01 "Shooting Stars" by Andrew Finn Magill from Branches 6:50 "The Liar" by Seamus Kennedy from In Concert 10:04 "Hanning's Farewell/Fleur De Mandragore" by Ron Cody from The Talking Rake 15:29 "Horses" by Ashley Davis from Night Travels 19:48 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 21:32 "Jedi's Dargle" by Marc Gunn from Sci Fi Drinking Songs 23:27 "Ballad of Joss" by Bedlam Bards from On the Drift 26:45 "Jedi Drinking Song" by Dust Rhinos from Got Guinnness? 30:51 "River's Jig" by Bedlam Bards from On the Drift 33:04 "The Long Arm" by Marc Gunn from As Long As I'm Flyin' 36:20 CELTIC FEEDBACK 37:15 "Rocky Road to Dublin" by The Screaming Orphans from Ballads Rule OK 43:59 "Ranzo" by The Demon Barbers from Disco at the Tavern 47:49 "Flowers" by Lau from Single 52:15 "Space" by The Kildares from Secrets of the Day 56:16 "T

Enjoy some Scottish and Celtic music as we highlight musicians performing at the Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games of 2017 with Celtic music from Battlefield Band, Tullamore, Scotland Rising, Ed Miller, Willow and Her Giant, Jed Marum, Jil Chambless & Scooter Muse, The Selkie Girls, Reel Treble Band , Seamus Stout, Madi Davis, Skeleton McKee, Cleghorn, Murder the Stout, Jiggernaut. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you m'aam tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at celticinvasion.com. Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. This week, we're doing a special on the Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games. I decided to do this feature as an extra way to financially support the event. You see, every time you buy one of our compilation CDs or make a pledge to the podcast on Patreon, I donate some of the money to Celtic non-profits. Many of them are non-profit Celtic festivals. Last fall, I sent the Texas Scottish Festival a donation. I thought it'd be nice to promote the event with a special feature, especially since I have permission from many of the artists who are performing at the festival. You can find out more about the artists at texasscottishfestival.com and you can attend the festival May 5-7, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. The first track was... Battlefield Band is not actually performing at the Texas Scottish Festival, but Brian McNeill, one of the founding members, is. And since I don't have permission to play any of his music, I thought that'd make a nice alternative. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS If you are in a Celtic band and want to be featured on the podcast, it's easy to do. Just complete the permission form at 4celts.com. Then send me some music. If you work with a non-profit Celtic festival and want a donation or feature, just contact me. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast comes out each and every week due to the generosity of people like you. Your kind pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. We are just $18 away from the next 2-hour special. I want to thank to our newest patrons: Rory Boyle, Bill Shields, Albert Mezistrano, Rex Edwards, Dan Hulse, Chris Braga, Giulia Oblach, Jennifer D'Alessio! Become a patron today! * 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 [email protected] Tim Keeley sent in a voicemail. MarDee McDougal emailed: "THANK YOU!!! Makes me think of my Irish ancestors and my wonderful heritage." Edward Montgomery posted on Facebook: "Listening to the podcasts regularly on my way to teach each morning or on trips to Colorado and Wyoming. They are a great treat when you live where no trip is local. Buying from iTunes also!" jinxintheworld posted on iTunes: "I used to love this podcast. I've been subscribed for what seems like forever. While I still enjoy it, I find myself fast forwarding through large chunks due to the quality and type of Celtic music being played. It seems more interested in putting out lots of music rather than quality music. Just my opinion though. Still very much worth a listen." dbadvan posted on iTunes: "Uplifted in Afghanistan! Marc's superb podcast is a powerful way to lift my spirits from the demands of working a tough job in a faraway place. Thank you." This Week in Celtic Music 0:35 "Tending The Steer / Sandy Thompson / The Calrossie Cattle Wife" by Battlefield Band from The Producer's Choice 5:14 "The Ballad of Jack Dolan" by Tullamore from Wild and Wicked Youth 9:12 "Howl at the Moon" by Scotland Rising from Out of the Ashes 11:05 "Walk the Road" by Ed Miller from Come Awa' Wi' Me 14:26 "O'Carolan's Farewell to Music" by Willow and Her Giant from Demo 17:47 "Massacre at Glencoe" by Jed Marum from Calla's Waltz 21:2

Celebrate Earth Day with Irish and Celtic music from Hearthfire Duo, Kennedy's Kitchen, Jed Marum with Hugh Morrison and Mason Brown, Old Blind Dogs, Smithfield Fair, Julia Lane, The Borrowed Angels, Mazz O'Flaherty, Harpnotic, Bow Triplets, Slan, String Theory, Barrowburn, Pipedance, Arthur Hinds, Sea Star, Sliotar. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you m'aam tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at celticinvasion.com. Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS Attention Browncoats. I have a new album I am funding on Kickstarter. It's for a CD of Firefly music inspired by Joss Whedon's TV show and his movie Serenity. You can make a pledge on Kickstarter at marcgunn.com/kickstarter The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast comes out each and every week due to the generosity of people like you. Your kind pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. We are just $31 away from the next 2-hour special. I want to thank to our newest patrons: Ian, Eric Shields, Mary Botkin, Dave Vaughan! Become a patron today! * 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 [email protected] Joshua Mirgon emailed on Facebook: "Hi. Love the podcast and how you and other musicians help keep this music alive. I don't know if you are aware of the 'old time fiddlers association' Each state has their own set of chapters. And we are just a bunch of people who love to play the old tunes." Karen M Gibson posted on Facebook: "I listen to your podcasts while I'm doing housework (today it's #297 while I mop floors). They always keep me moving and before I know it, my work is done! Thanks for the great music!" Gari Glaysher posted on Facebook: "Please forgive this plug but I am proud of my Irish roots and am in the process of recording an album of Irish songs all in memory of my Grandfather (The man on the front cover of the album, in his home town Emly Co Tipperary). This is the promo vid, myself and the beautiful Hattie Webb with the title track 'The Parting Glass'." This Week in Celtic Music 0:05 "An Irish Barn Dance" by Hearthfire Duo from A Long Way From Home 4:01 "The Swallow's Tail Reel/The Sailor's Bonnet/Over The Moor To Maggie" by Kennedy's Kitchen from The Birds Upon the Trees 8:21 "The Way Your Earth Moves" by Jed Marum with Hugh Morrison and Mason Brown from Sands of Aberdeen 11:52 "Newe" by Old Blind Dogs from Room With A View 18:37 "Fire in the Glen" by Smithfield Fair from 20 For 20 21:48 "Adoro te Devote/For the Beauty of the Earth" by Julia Lane from Going Home 26:16 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 27:24 "I Will Stand On This Land" by The Borrowed Angels from The Borrowed Angels Singing Songs By Mazz O'Flaherty 29:09 "The Meadow" by Harpnotic from Harpnotic 33:00 "One Spot on Earth" by Bow Triplets from One Spot on Earth 35:42 "The Green Fields of Amerikay/ The Wild Hills of Wannie" by Slan from Footprints 41:14 CELTIC FEEDBACK 43:14 "Crested Hens" by String Theory from String Theory 46:21 "Shinin' Clear" by Barrowburn from Mist Covered Mountains 49:15 "The Fairy Reel/The Piper of Horseback" by Pipedance from The Pleasures of Hope 52:30 "I Go to the Church of Trees" by Arthur Hinds from Tome of Mystery 54:18 "Hawthorn Tree" by Sea Star from North Winds 1:02:44 "All Around Lough Gill" by Sliotar from Fine Friends VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for

Thank happy thoughts while you enjoy Irish and Celtic music from Old Blind Dogs, Crikwater, Steel Clover, Garry O Meara, Gerry O'Beirne & Rosie Shipley, Hearthfire Duo, Mithril Duo, Beer Belly, Tim Keeley, Claymore, Celtic Fusion Illusion, Shillaly Brothers, David Curley & Mick Broderick. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you m'aam tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at celticinvasion.com. Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast comes out each and every week due to the generosity of people like you. Your kind pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. We are just $31 away from the next 2-hour special. I want to thank to our newest patrons: Michelle Knee, Andrew Volz, and a special thanks to our newest Celtic Superstar, Nancie. Thank you all so much for your generosity! Become a patron today! * 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 [email protected] Jeff Suggs emailed: "I use the podcast for long drives to customers, walking the dog, or yard work. Keep up the good work!" Heidi L Kleinman Murphy emailed on Facebook: "I'm editing a zombie book to my favorite hilarious Celtic tunes. Thanks, Marc, for the fun." Here's a voicemail Al from Phillips, Maine and Steve Romeo in Florida. This Week in Celtic Music 0:32 "Nevertheless" by Old Blind Dogs from A Room With A View 6:41 "Drowsy Maggie/Maid Behind the Bar/Coughlin's First" by Crikwater from Crikwater 11:48 "The Silver Tassie" by Steel Clover from To Scotland with Love 17:20 "Jackie Coleman's/The Square at Crossmaglen" by Garry O Meara from Pickin' Time 20:58 "1874" by Gerry O'Beirne & Rosie Shipley from Yesterday I Saw the Earth Beautiful 24:55 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 25:20 "Lannigan's Ball" by Hearthfire Duo from A Long Way From Home 29:40 "Outlander Set: Loch Lomond / Comin' Thro' the Rye / Clean Pease Strae / The High Road to Linton (feat. Andy Kruspe)" by Mithril Duo from Bottom of the Punch Bowl 35:36 "Whiskey You're the Devil" by Beer Belly from King of Bellies 38:42 CELTIC FEEDBACK 40:10 "Albert McGinnis" by Tim Keeley from New Frontiers 43:40 "Grawel Walk" by Claymore from Claymore 46:23 "Francie" by Celtic Fusion Illusion from Walk the Tweed 51:18 "Happy Thoughts" by Shillaly Brothers from Shillaly Brothers 55:38 "This Train's Not Bound for Glory" by David Curley & Mick Broderick from A Brand New Day VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at celticmusicpodcast.com.

Laugh along with funny Celtic songs from Black Market Haggis, Plastic Paddy, Ed Miller, Sligo Rags, Crikwater, New Shilling, The Crimson Pirates, Seamus Kennedy, Andrew McKee, Merry Wives of Windsor, Emerald Rose, Mairi Morrison & Alasdair Roberts, Stout Pounders, Dust Rhinos, River Drivers, The Canny Brothers Band, Barleyjuice. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you m'aam tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at celticinvasion.com. Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 10 Great Music Podcasts to Suit All Tastes 37: Marc Gunn, "The Celtfather" of the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast | MusicPreneur's Making it Happen Get Irish & Celtic Music Podcast Bumper Stickers Join the Irish & Celtic Music Club The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast comes out each and every week due to the generosity of people like you. Your kind pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast, as well as my time in producing the show. You get shows before regular listeners and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. We are just $31 away from the next 2-hour special. I want to thank to our newest patrons: Lydia & Tom Russell, Sean Morrow. And I want to extend an extra-special thanks to our Celtic Superstars: Nancie, Kevin Long, Annie Lorkowski, Derek Lineberry, Lynda MacNeil, Bryan Brake, John Sharkey White II, Theresa Sullivan, John Bilderback, Shawn Cali. Thank you all so much for your generosity! Become a patron today! * 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 [email protected] Beth Folkemer posted on Facebook: "Cormorant's Fancy is super excited about being featured on this week's podcast! We're letting everyone know how to subscribe! Thanks so much!!!" Kathryn Burke posted on Facebook: "I listen to this podcast while walking. It gives me a bounce to my step." Edward Montgomery posted on Facebook: "I found your podcast a couple of days ago and LOVE IT! The song "Moron with the Bodhran" is now my inspiration; I have the first part taken care of and I'm learning to play the bodhran. I have been listening while commuting (60 miles round trip) to my teaching job. Once I figure out how, I want to become a patron. My wife and I will be in Dublin and Dingle in two months." This Week in Celtic Music 0:05 "Angus and the Kilt" by Black Market Haggis from Better Than It Sounds 4:15 "Dicey Riley" by Plastic Paddy from Lucky Enough 7:27 "I Wish They'd Do It Now" by Ed Miller from Live at the Cactus Cafe 10:53 "We're Irish Tonight (Hung Over in the Morning)" by Sligo Rags from Roll Me Down the Mountain 14:32 "Three Drunken Maidens" by Crikwater from Crikwater 16:56 "Mary Mac" by New Shilling from Irishtown Sessions 20:15 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 21:35 "Irish Rover" by The Crimson Pirates from That's So Sad 24:56 "The Scottish Song" by Seamus Kennedy from A Smile and a Tear 28:06 "Orange and Green" by Andrew McKee from The Irish Bard 30:30 "Lannigan's Ball" by Merry Wives of Windsor from Bottoms Up 34:36 "Danny in the Jar" by Emerald Rose from Con Suite 37:07 CELTIC FEEDBACk 38:53 "Never Wed An Old Man" by Mairi Morrison & Alasdair Roberts from Urstan 41:04 "Don't Go Blamin' Whiskey" by Stout Pounders from Thirst 44:50 "Drank the Whole Town Dry" by Dust Rhinos from I Should Behave 47:54 "Hot Asphalt" by River Drivers from River Drivers 51:06 "Drunken Sailor" by The Canny Brothers Band from The Guinness Situation 54:50 "Weekend Irish" by Barleyjuice from A Night at the Pub BONUS 58:43 "Johnny Jump Up" by Beer Belly from King of Bellies 1:02:00 "The Scotsman" by Beltaine from Tilly's Jig 1:04:07 "Drinking for Two" by The Langer's Ball from Whiskey Outlaws 1:07:09 "Isn't It Grand, Boys?" by Marc Gunn from Happy Songs of Death 1:11:28 "Tie Me Down" by We Banjo 3 from Roots of the Banjo Tree VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than

We Celts are quite fortunate, despite the challenges we've faced through the centuries, and especially when it comes to great Irish and Celtic music from Culann's Hounds, Poitin,Season's Melody, The Irish Experience, Sligo Rags, Cormorant's Fancy, Ken O'Malley, Merry Wives of Windsor, Flook, 3 Pints Gone, West of Mabou, O'Hanlons Horsebox, Beatnik Turtles, Blaggards, Celtica Pipes Rock. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you m'aam tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at celticinvasion.com. Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS As always, I want to send out a HUGE thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You will enjoy a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. Thanks to our newest patrons: Perry Greza. Thank you so much for your generosity! Become a patron today! * 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 [email protected] Nataliya Semenova emailed on Facebook: "Dear Sir! I've subscribed on your Celtic Music Podcast in order to improve my English and because I like Irish and Scottish folk songs. Listening to your podcasts for two months I would like to tell you that you' ve done a really amazing job. I'm fond of the music you collected. It's awesome! Thank you so much! Best greetings from Ukraine!" Beth Folkemer posted on Facebook: "You asked what folks are doing when listening to the podcast. I was working on Cormorant's Fancy's website." This Week in Celtic Music 0:03 "The Carlow Set: Monaghan Twig/O'neill's March/Follow Me Up to Carlow/Brian" by Culann's Hounds from Year of the Dog 6:41 "Blue Bear Polkas: Richard's / Willy Wink's / Blue Bear / Bill Sullivan's" by Poitin from Wish 10:54 "Fortunate" by Season's Melody aka Melanie Gruben from The Crossroads Faire 13:40 "Going Back to Israel" by The Irish Experience from The Irish Experience 17:17 "Roll Me Down the Mountain/The Switchback" by Sligo Rags from Roll Me Down the Mountain 23:48 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 25:32 "The Mummer's Jig / Munster Buttermilk" by Cormorant's Fancy from A Different Bird 29:14 "My Match Was Made" by Ken O'Malley from OMaille 32:56 "My Johnny Was a Shoemaker" by Merry Wives of Windsor from Tales from Windsor's Tavern 34:45 "Beehive: The Beehive/Poon Hill/Vladimir's Steamboat" by Flook from Rubai 39:43 "Bonnie Portmore" by 3 Pints Gone from It's About Bloody Time 43:58 CELTIC FEEDBACK 45:56 "Rannie MacLellan" by West of Mabou from West of Mabou 50:34 "Joe Coburn" by O'Hanlons Horsebox from Songs and Stories of the Border 54:33 "What Would You Do (If You Married a Soldier)?" by Beatnik Turtle from Sham Rock 56:02 "Bog Songs" by Blaggards from Standards 1:01:32 "Beyond Avalon" by Celtica Pipes Rock from Legends and Visions The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at celticmusicpodcast.com.

Let's go traveling now that St Patrick's Day is over with some Irish and Celtic music from Black Market Haggis, Patrick Penta, Jim Cope, Battlefield Band, Katherine Nagy, Avery LeVine, Byrne and Kelly, Garry O Meara, Beth Patterson/Patrick O'Flaherty, PaddyGrass, Get Up Jack, COAST, The Prodigals, House of Hamill. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by the Patrons of the Podcast Every Thursday, you get an hour of awesome Celtic music by some of the best indie Celtic musicians online. Our patrons generously pledge a buck or more per episode to bring these artists into your ears. Their kind support pays for the production of the podcast including my in producing the show. Whenever we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long special. Become a patron today. Because these Celtic musicians deserve to be heard. celticmusicpodcast.com/patron/ Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS I want to welcome and thank all of the new subscribers to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. We had a big feature on iTunes last week. That and of course St. Patrick's day pushed us to the #2 most-popular Music Podcast on their charts. We also had a ton of downloads of our 17 Free Celtic MP3s for St. Patrick's Day album that was released. If you haven't gotten a copy yet, go download. You don't need to sign up to anything to get it. At least, not until the end of March. Follow the link in the shownotes. If you haven't liked us on Facebook, please do so. Every week, you'll see what the latest Celtic Music News and new Celtic CDs are thanks to Todd Wiley. If you're in a Celtic band, submit your permission form and music to us at 4celts.com. If there's a band you'd like to hear on this show, do two things. One, contact them the band and ask them submit thier music. Two, email me and tell me about the band. I'll try to reach out to them. As always, I want to send out a HUGE thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You will enjoy a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. Thanks to our newest patrons: Keith Gibson, Julie Iler Jones, Angie Arnold. Thank you so much for your generosity! Become a patron today! * 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 [email protected] Kristi Green Hudson posted on Facebook: "Hi! Kristi Green listening in from Dawsonville, Georgia, USA. - Loving your show #296. I've been enjoying your podcasts for several days now - what a wonderful discovery! Great music to help me through the workday! This time last year, I was enjoying my first trip to Ireland and watching the parade pass by in Dublin! Your music helps take me back to those perfect days & favored memories! Thank you." Heidi L Kleinman Murphy posted on Facebook: "I love your music. I'm practicing the bodhran while I listen to your podcast" This Week in Celtic Music 0:03 "7 Fig For A Kiss/Olive For a Kiss" by Black Market Haggis from Better Than It Sounds 3:10 "Farewell to Music/Abercairney House/Andrew & His Cutie Gun" by Patrick Penta from When I Was a Young Man 8:56 "Ruffled Drawers/When First Unto This Country" by Jim Cope from King of Ballyhooley 13:08 "Return to Kashmagiro/The Cuddy With the Wooden Leg" by Battlefield Band from The Producer's Choice 16:19 "Traveler's Song" by Katherine Nagy from Gypsy Lady 21:19 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 23:26 "Patsy Hanley's/The Boys of Ballisodare/The Crosses of Annagh" by Avery LeVine from Lonesome City 26:26 "Belfast" by Byrne and Kelly from Echoes 31:01 "Stealth" by Garry O Meara from Pickin' Time 35:06 "Pointe Aux Pins" by Beth Patterson/Patrick O'Flaherty from Caelic 38:30 CELTIC FEEDBACk 39:59 "The Minstrel Boy" by PaddyGrass from PaddyGrass 43:22 "Las Vegas" by Get Up Jack from The Road Home 46:52 "Big Blue Sky" by COAST from Coast 52:05 "Mountain Dew" by The Prodigals from Brothers 55:54 "Nightmare" by House of Hamill from Wide Awake VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one band. That's it. Your vote will help me create next year's Best Ce

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast! We are happy to bring some great Celtic Music from Garry O Meara, String Theory, Emish, Prydein, Plastic Paddy, Patrick D'Arcy, Kilrush, Andrew McKee, Beltaine, Finbar Furey, Black 47, Drone, Wild Colonial Bhoys, Thomas Patrick Kenny, Seamus Kennedy, The Muckers, Mitchell and Vincent, Abby Green, The Led Farmers, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfetones, The Brayzen Heads, Spencer Murray & Pipeslinger, Brobdingnagian Bards, The Elders, NUA, Jim Cope, Battlelegs, Black Market Haggis, Sisters of Murphy, In For A Penny. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their music on iTunes, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you m'aam tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at celticinvasion.com. Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. We have a big feature on iTunes this week. So if you're new, I want to welcome to the incredible world of Celtic music. We celebrate St Patrick's Day all year long. Every week, you get an action-packed, hour-long show full of Celtic music. Many of these bands are small, independent artists whoh don't have the financial support of a giant record label. They can't afford a publicist. So I bring you their music for free... with the hope that you might find a new favorite band and buy their music. If you enjoy what you hear. Please support the artists. You can also support this pdocast by sharing it with your friends. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS: As always, I want to send out a HUGE thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You will enjoy a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions of the show, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. Thanks to our newest patrons: John OConnor, Keriann Noble, Mary Botkin, Samuel G, Donald McLeod, and a extra special thanks to our newest Celtic Superstar, Nancie. Thank you all for your generosity! Become a patron today! If you haven't downloaded your Free Irish & Celtic Music Podcast app, go to iTunes or Amazon and do so today. Listen to past St Patrick's Day episodes on our website. You can also find other St. Patrick's Day shows to check out, including St Patrick's Day Podcast and Pub Songs Podcast. I posted a 2-hour St Pats Special there last week. Best Irish Drinking Songs Lyrics Finally, I hope you listened to show #298: 17 for St Patrick's Day. Because you can download all 17 of those songs and tunes right now. Click here to read the article and download the MP3s. * 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 [email protected] Dan Cunningham emailed me on Facebook: "Thank you Marc for your podcast and all you do for the Celtic community. I've been an advid fan for years We receive your podcast on TuneIn and it's tradition that my wife and I listen to the new podcast every Saturday morning during our breakfast. My wife Cindy and I live in the North land of Minnesota and we both look forward to the weekends and the Irish and Celtic music podcast. God bless." Google changed their voicemail service. I can longer download the audio files. Fortunately, their voice-to-text feature is pretty good. I got a voicemail from Heidi Jane: "Hey Mark, I just wanted to say thank you very much for including me. It's really an honor, and I'm just grateful. It's a good time of year to remind me to tell people about your podcast. Thank you so much and happy Saint Patrick's day. I'm really glad that you are doing this for everybody and for the music. It's very noble and wonderful. Take care." Jason Roberts sent: "Hey mark, I've been a listener since pretty much the beginning and I just want to send a huge amount of congratulations out to you for your 300 episodes. I record audio and produce learning vid

This extra-long St. Patrick's Day special highlights the Best Celtic Music of 2016 as voted on by you in the Celtic Top 20 with music from The Gothard Sisters, Heidi-Jane Schwabe, Ockham's Razor, Black Market Haggis, Stanley & Grimm, Sarah Marie Mullen, Skeleton McKee, Burning Bridget Cleary, Innisfall, Reel Treble, Liz Schettner, Faerydae, Corktown Popes, Rachel Hair Trio, Young Dubliners, Niteworks, Spirited Lads, Michael DeAngelis, Syr, Steel City Rovers. Listen. Like. SHARE. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Every year, I take Celtic music fans on an adventure of a lifetime. This is not your typical wham-bam-thank you m'aam tour. We travel in small groups. We explore the Celtic history of different regions. We don't need to see everything, because this is a vacation. Instead, our invasion brings out the relaxation and magic of our adventure. In 2018, you can join me on a Celtic Invasion of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Sign up to the mailing list at celticinvasion.com. Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. If you're new to this show on iTunes or elsewhere, I welcome you. My goal is to bring together small indie Celtic bands with Celtic music fans. So each week, I share an hour-long episode packed full of amazing indie Irish and Celtic music. Most of the bands, you have probably never heard of. Yes, there some that are turning heads in the Celtic music scene. But most are small. They don't have a record label. They can't afford a publicist. But the music is just as good. They deserve to be heard. So if this show moves you, please do us all a BIG favor and SHARE IT on social media. Or tell a friend. Help spread the word. Now with every episode I ask you to vote for your favorite bands in that episode. At the end of the year, I compile all of your favorites into this show--the Celtic Top 20. These are the Top 20 Celtic bands that you thought were the best in 2016. When you're done listening, go cast your vote. Then listen to past episodes and to the same. You can do all of that on the website at celticmusicpodcast.com/vote/. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS: We have a new YouTube Channel. To subscribe, follow this link. If you haven't downloaded your Free Irish & Celtic Music Podcast app, go to iTunes or Amazon and do so today. I have a free internet concert this Sunday, March 12th at 7:30pm CST. It's concert window. You can register to watch for more details. It's FREE! I want to send out a big thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You will enjoy a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions of the show, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. Thanks to our newest patrons: Dieter Zimmerman, The QUASOR Podcast, Georg Macku, Sue Campbell, Jon Chamberlin. Thank you all for your generosity! Become a patron today! Finally, I hope you listened to show #298: 17 for St Patrick's Day. Because you can download all 17 of those songs and tunes next Wednesday March 15th. Just subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine to get notified about it. * I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: Next episode will be released the St Patrick's Day is our 300th episode. So I want to ask you for your phone calls that I can include in that and other upcoming shows. Please call in. 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. Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. jdemonz reviewed the show on iTunes: "Great diverse selection of Celtic music. Very uplifting. I like listening to it in the mornings to start my day." Gypsy Lee from Piatt, IL posted on Facebook: "So glad that I found this podcast! I often listen to it whilst drifting off to sleep. At the moment, I'm listening to it whilst cleaning my art studio. Thank you for all the lovelies, as it reminds me of my dear Granny, whose family came through the Appalachian Mountains from County Wicklow to settle in Illinois in the 1800's. Many blessings" Anthony Becker posted a comment to SONIC IMPULSE and tagged us: "Heard your music on Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Album purchased! Page liked! Hope to hear more of this amazing music in the future!" He did the same with Ed Miller: "I

Share & Enjoy 17 songs for St Patrick's Day on March 17th with St Patrick's Day Celtic music from We Banjo 3, The Here & Now, Hugh Morrison, Leaping Lulu, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Jed Marum, The Selkie Girls, Poitin, Shillelagh!, The Wee Heavies, The Gothard Sisters, SeaStar, Skeleton McKee, Dave Wilson & Willie B, O'Hanlons Horsebox, Ren, Sons of Malarkey, The Prodigals. Listen. Like. SHARE. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by the Patrons of the Podcast Every Thursday, you get an hour of awesome Celtic music by some of the best indie Celtic musicians online. Our patrons generously pledge a buck or more per episode to bring these artists into your ears. Their kind support pays for the production of the podcast including time in producing the show. Whenever we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long special. Become a patron today. Because these Celtic musicians deserve to be heard. celticmusicpodcast.com/patron/ Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Space is still available on the Celtic Invasion of Brittany. Visit the website to join the adventure! * If you enjoy the music in this show, you can download every song in this playlist for free when you sign up to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every year, I publish an article called "17 Free Celtic MP3s for St. Patrick's Day". On March 15th, I email it to all of our subscribers as an extra special gift. It is also sneek peak into the albums you get when you are subscribed as a Song Henger on Patreon. You will be able to download the album in a couple weeks, however, when you subscribe you'll also get additional 34 Celtic MP3s for free. Head on over to our website and subscribe today. * I want to send out a big thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You will enjoy a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions of the show, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. Thanks to our newest patron: Eric Patterons and Robert McMahon. Thank you all for your generosity! Become a patron today! * 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, or from one of your trips to one of the Celtic nations. Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. This Week in Celtic Music 0:37 "Island Orchard" by We Banjo 3 from String Theory 5:24 "Little Monster" by The Here & Now from Ladybird 8:49 "Prisoner Song" by Hugh Morrison from Prison Ballads 12:43 "Summer Storm" by Leaping Lulu from Into The West 15:47 "The Golden Glove" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Paper of Pins 21:16 "Wild Geese" by Jed Marum from Calla's Waltz 24:52 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 26:47 "Mo Nighean Donn as Boidhche" by The Selkie Girls from Pirate Queen 30:54 "The Pleasant Month of May" by Poitin from Simple Pleasures 32:54 "Si Beg Si Mor (reprise)/ Banish Misfortune" by Shillelagh! from A Turn of Fortune 37:01 "Bonnie Ship the Diamond" by The Wee Heavies from The Wee Heavies 39:06 "I Courted a Sailor" by The Gothard Sisters from Mountain Rose 43:05 CELTIC FEEDBACK 44:07 "Hjarta og Eldur" by SeaStar from Never Go Back 48:28 "Ireland" by Skeleton McKee from Leave The World Laughing 52:57 "Clare to Here" by Dave Wilson & Willie B from Far From Home 56:13 "The Fighting Boys from Corofin" by O'Hanlons Horsebox from Songs and Stories of the Border 58:44 "My Heart Belongs To Ireland" by Ren from debut single 1:02:00 "Killarney Boys of Pleasure" by Sons of Malarkey from Gulls Lads 1:06:06 "Home to You" by The Prodigals from Brothers VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one bands. That's it. Your vote will help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at celticmusicpodcast.com.

Share Irish and Celtic music from Emish, Garry O'Meara, RUNA, The Tea Merchants, The Irish Rovers, Smithfield Fair, Bill Troxler, Pol Mac Adaim, Drunk & Sailor, Rising Gael, Kilrush, O'Craven, Larkin, Screeched Inn, Brothers 3. Listen. Like. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! http://bestcelticmusic.net/297 Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by the Patrons of the Podcast Every Thursday, you get an hour of awesome Celtic music by some of the best indie Celtic musicians online. Our patrons generously pledge a buck or more per episode to bring these artists into your ears. Their kind support pays for the production of the podcast including my in producing the show. Whenever we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long special. Become a patron today. Because these Celtic musicians deserve to be heard. celticmusicpodcast.com/patron/ Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS Check the website for the latest Celtic Music News and new Celtic CDs. If you're in a Celtic band, or know a band who just released a CD, please do two simple things. One, contact the band. Ask them to submit to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast at 4celts.com. And two, email me. Tell me about the CD so I can contact the band and get them on the show. * I want to send out a big thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You will enjoy a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions of the show, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. Thanks to our newest patron: Jason Meyers. Thank you all for your generosity! Become a patron today! * 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, or from one of your trips to one of the Celtic nations. Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. Peter Holland posted on Facebook: "listened to [show #296] last night after the rain made my Direct TV lose signal. Great music". This Week in Celtic Music 0:26 "Julia Delaney" by Emish from Sinners Make the Best Saints 5:05 "Box Room Fantasy" by Garry O'Meara from Pickin' Time 7:49 "Fear a Bhata" by RUNA from LIVE 14:12 "Gaol Jigs" by The Tea Merchants from Gaslight Snaps 17:33 "Trust in Drink" by The Irish Rovers from Drunken Sailor 20:10 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 21:13 "Appin, Mo Chridhe" by Smithfield Fair from 20 For 20 22:47 "Auchanachie Gordon" by Bill Troxler from 12 Degrees of Separation 28:08 "Forsaken Land" by Pol Mac Adaim from Forsaken Land 31:36 "Bully in the Alley" by Drunk & Sailor from Doing What We Do 33:25 CELTIC FEEDBACK 33:56 "Weatherman" by Rising Gael from IV 37:40 "Lily's Ghost" by Kilrush from The Basement Sessions 42:06 "San Patricio" by O'Craven from Whiskey, Wenches, and Scallywag 46:52 "Faith of a Felon" by Larkin from Alexandra 49:37 "Farewell to Nova Scotia" by Screeched Inn from Screeched Inn 54:52 "Da Shetlands" by Brothers 3 from The Journey That Lies Before VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one band. That's it. Your vote will help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at celticmusicpodcast.com.

Two hours of some of the best Celtic music as picked by you in the Celtic Top 20 with music from Runa, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Colleen Raney & Colm MacCarthaigh, Rathkeltair, The Rogues, Barleyjuice, Marc Gunn, The Gothard Sisters, Ockham's Razor, Count 4dB, Vintage Wildflowers, Jiggernaut, Gwilym Morus, Hawp, Socks in the Frying Pan, Black 47, Samantha Gillogly & Tim Maurice, Sons of Malarkey, The Selkie Girls, Jimi McRae And Sam Okoo, Ed Miller, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, The Flying Toads, Battlelegs, Navan, Sonic Impulse, Heidi Talbot, Ron Cody, Gaelic Storm. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by the Patrons of the Podcast Every Thursday, you get an hour of awesome Celtic music by some of the top independent Celtic musicians online. They generously share their music with us. And 191 people generously pledge a buck or more per episode to bring these artists into your ears. Your kind support pays for web hosting, maintenance, advertising and my time in producing the show. Whenever we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long special, like this one. Become a patron today. Because these Celtic musicians deserve to be heard. celticmusicpodcast.com/patron/ Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. We have two new patrons: Chris Pike and Goombaguy. Special thanks to our Celtic Superstars: Kevin Long, Annie Lorkowski, Derek Lineberry, Lynda MacNeil, Steven, Bryan Brake, John Sharkey White II, Theresa Sullivan, John Bilderback, Johnny Berry, Shawn Cali. We are $47 away from a 2-hour Scottish music show! Become a patron today to celebrate Celtic culture through music. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS: "Slainte Mhaith" is the first music video from Kilted Kings album Name On My Soul. Go give it a listen on YouTube. Then share it with a friend. * Finally, I had a wild idea to build the Celtic podcast community. I've been hearing about Podcast Listening Groups. And I wondered if any of you would be interested in me setting up a weekly listening time where you can chat live with other podcast listeners. Imagine a session, say on Tuesday evening at 7:30pm. Everyone would start playing the latest show. Then you you could go to the Irish & Celtic Music Club on Facebook and chat with other Celtophiles. You can share which songs you like and which you don't. Does this sound like something you'd be interested in? That's the question I will pose in the next Celtic Music Magazine. So think about it, and then email me if you're interested. If I can get a couple dozen or so people interested, I will organize such an event. If you have a preferred day or time, please share that as well. * 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. Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. Nicole Theresa posted on Facebook: "Just wanted to drop a note - - I'm listening to past podcast episodes while I grade music finals (I work for a virtual school in California; I'm a high school music appreciation teacher). The wonderful music is making the painful student submissions a bit more bearable! Cheers!" Shira Gaudet posted on Facebook: "Thank you for your podcast! Yours is what I listen to when I need a mental break. Love the music. Stone Soup is my favorite episode so far! Still working through all of the old episodes." Kevin Long emailed: "I was so happy to find your podcast while searching for Celtic music on iTunes. Where has this been all my life? Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for this! I cannot begin to describe to you, the memories of my childhood that this podcast brings back. My Grand Father and Great Grand Father used to sit and play this very same music on the fiddle and guitar when I was young boy growing up in Sarasota Florida back in the late sixties and early seventies. Within the past two months, two events have drawn me ever closer to your broadcast. First, at my surprise birthday party to celebrate my 50th birthday, my amazing wife Vicky surprised me with a planned trip to Cork (my ancestral homeland)and Limerick for May. Second was the unfortunate passing of my beloved Grand Father James Russell Huff. He gave me many things in life, one of them is my love of music. My Mother found a recording of him and my Great Grand Father playing Celtic music recently and my family sat around and listened. This is when I knew t

Valentine's Day is almost here. So we're gonna have music about love this week with Celtic music from Beth Paterson, Andrew Finn Magill, Battlelegs, West of Mabou, Kilted Kings, The Sorries, Sean Orr, Ciara Considine, Nathan Gourley and Laura Feddersen, Amadan, Carbon Leaf, The Muckers, Sons of Malarkey, The Prodigals, Jesse Ferguson. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion of Brittany Standing stones are pretty awesome and inspiring to see. But imagine 3000 of them, together... and you, able to make a daily sojourn among the stones. This June, you can see the Carnac Stones up close and personal, just a 20 minute walk from where we are staying in the coastal village of Carnac in Northwest France. You have until February 15, 2017 to reserve your spot on the next Celtic Invasion Vacation. Enjoy the culture, history and legends on a timeless adventure with a small group of 6-8 invaders. Join the invasion at celticinvasion.com Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * I want to send out a big thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You will enjoy a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions of the show, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. We are just $1 away from the next 2-hours special. Thanks to our newest patron: Eetheart. Thank you all for your generosity! Become a patron today! * 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, or from one of your trips to one of the Celtic nations. Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. I got a text that wrote: "Thanks for your podcast! I love listening to Celtic music and it helps me relax as I work on my grad school presentations" Kevin Lavery emailed: "I'm a recent college grad from central Pennsylvania and your podcast has kept me company on many solo road trips and whenever my Pandora station just lacks the variety I seek. I know you're often looking for new bands to play, and I wanted to suggest Down by the Glenside. I've seen them perform twice, in Gettysburg and at a Celtic festival in Harrisburg hosted by the Kilmaine Saints. Both bands put on a great show at the festival, but DbtG was closer to my own tastes in music. I'd love to see their work get some love with a wider audience. Thanks for doing what you do." This Week in Celtic Music 0:14 "Jigs: Mary Patterson's/All In The Family/The Rathfarnham Lilters" by Beth Paterson from Hyrid Vigor 6:06 "Only for Barney/ Kissing and Drinking" by Andrew Finn Magill from Roots 9:06 "Do You Love an Apple" by Battlelegs from Lost My Shoes 11:41 "Clumsy Lover" by West of Mabou from West of Mabou 16:32 "Name On My Soul" by Kilted Kings from Name On My Soul 22:29 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 23:32 "Johnny Lad" by The Sorries from Auld Lang Syne 29:13 "Home with the Girls/Devil in the Strawstack" by Sean Orr from Celtic Texas 31:57 "Farewell My Love, Remember Me" by Ciara Considine from O Mo Chroi 35:12 "Miss Patteron's Slippers/Berehaven" by Nathan Gourley and Laura Feddersen from Life Is All Checkered 38:53 "Amore Des Me Amores/The Gates of Aberdeen" by Amadan from Sons of Liberty 43:15 CELTIC FEEDBACK 44:52 "7 Brides for 7 Sinners" by Carbon Leaf from 5 Alive 50:42 "Star of the County Down" by The Muckers from The Muckers 50:42 "Marie's Wedding" by Sons of Malarkey from Gulls Lads 53:24 "Tell Me Ma" by The Prodigals from Brothers 58:25 "The Lakes of Ponchartrain" by Jesse Ferguson from The Parting Glass VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at celticmusicpodcast.com.

February starts with more great Celtic music from The Sorries, The Gothard Sister, Dublin Harpers, Kilted Kings, Abby Green, Colleen Raney and Colm Maccarthaigh, Rathkeltair, Tortoise and Hair, Hank Cramer, Poor Man's Fortune, Jamie Smith's MABON, The Killdares, The Elders, Ockham's Razor, Trip McCool. Help Kilted Kings top the charts on iTunes. Buy the album today. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion of Brittany Standing stones are pretty awesome and inspiring to see. But imagine 3000 of them, together... and you, able to make a daily sojourn among the stones. This June, you can see the Carnac Stones up close and personal, just a 20 minute walk from where we are staying in the coastal village of Carnac in Northwest France. You have until February 15, 2017 to reserve your spot on the next Celtic Invasion Vacation. Enjoy the culture, history and legends on a timeless adventure with a small group of 6-8 invaders. Join the invasion at celticinvasion.com Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Buy Kilted Kings New CD. It is now on sale! Listen to the album on YouTube. * Top-Played Celtic Bands of 2016 * I want to send out a big thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You will enjoy a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions of the show, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. We are just $1 away from the next 2-hours special. Thanks to our newest patron: Michael Cavanaugh. Thank you all for your generosity! Become a patron today! * 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, or from one of your trips to one of the Celtic nations. Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. This Week in Celtic Music 0:10 "Tae the Beggin' I Will Go" by The Sorries from Auld Lang Syne 3:09 "It Was Beautiful" by The Gothard Sister from Mountain Rose 7:03 "Kindness of Strangers" by Dublin Harpers from Shenanigans 10:54 "Wild Mountain Thyme" by Kilted Kings from Name On My Soul 15:27 "Si Bheag Si Mhor/Why Should I?" by Abby Green from Why Should I? 18:47 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 19:56 "Western Highway" by Colleen Raney and Colm Maccárthaigh from Cuan 23:27 "Granny Panny" by Rathkeltair from Big White Van 29:19 "Traveling Song" by Tortoise and Hair from A Front Row Seat 32:16 "Who's on the Way, Boys?" by Hank Cramer from Loosely Celtic 34:19 "May Morning Dew/Monaghan Jig" by Poor Man's Fortune from Blow Hard 39:20 CELTIC FEEDBACK 39:40 "Summer's Lament" by Jamie Smith's MABON from Windblown 43:20 "Sometimes the Night Is Wrong" by The Killdares from Steal the Sky 46:42 "Torchy Doyle" by The Elders from Story Road 50:33 "Moorlough Shore" by Ockham's Razor from Job's Comforter 56:29 "Ireland, Oh Ireland" by Trip McCool from The Traveler VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2016 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at celticmusicpodcast.com.

Come together with great Celtic music from Stonecircle, Solas, Blarney Castle, We Banjo 3, Ed Miller, Burning Bridget Cleary, Chris Murphy, Andrew McKee, Black Market Haggis, Battlegs, Blackstone Cuil, The Brazen Heads, Booze Brothers, The Shanties. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion of Brittany Standing stones are pretty awesome and inspiring to see. But imagine 3000 of them, together... and you, able to make a daily sojourn among the stones. This June, you can see the Carnac Stones up close and personal, just a 20 minute walk from where we are staying in the coastal village of Carnac in Northwest France. You have until February 15, 2017 to reserve your spot on the next Celtic Invasion Vacation. Enjoy the culture, history and legends on a timeless adventure with a small group of 6-8 invaders. Join the invasion at celticinvasion.com Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS On March 21st The Rogues will be performing at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, MD. WICKED TINKERS will be performing at Phoenix Scottish Games in Phoenix, AZ on March 4th. Kilted Kings CD Release is next Thursday, February 2, 2017. Pre-order Name On My Soul on iTunes or Amazon. Details on our website. * I want to send out a big thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You will enjoy a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions of the show, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. We are just $1 away from the next 2-hours special. Thanks to our newest patrons: Tim Hughes, and our new Celtic Superstar Kevin Long. Thank you all for your generosity! Become a patron today! * 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, or from one of your trips to one of the Celtic nations. Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. Thom Danger Speck of Screeched Inn posted a photo on Facebook: "I'm at home working on some new music and listening to Marc Gunn's Irish & Celtic Music Podcast when what should arrive at my door... Thanks for the sticker Marc. I will put it in my guitar case with pride. ;)" Jake sent a voicemail. Indeed the Top of Admiration posted on iTunes: "I love this podcast for the wide variety of Celtic musicians it features in every episode. No two episodes sound quite alike, and I love that it constantly exposes me to new artists. This podcast has become my go-to music to have on while I write." Hank Woodward emailed: "Hi Marc, I'm eagerly anticipating hearing the "Scottish Music" podcast on my lunchtime walk today! 2016 was an eventful year with many ups and downs for me (unplanned job change, my mother's passing, etc.), but I could always count on hearing wonderful music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. My best wishes to you and your family and many thanks again for all you do in bringing the greatest gift of Celtic music to all of us. Slainte'" This Week in Celtic Music 0:36 "Moped in the Sky" by Stonecircle from Metamorphosis 4;26 "Roarie Bummlers" by Solas from All These Years 8:35 "Her Heart Was Buried" by Blarney Castle from Her Heart Was Buried 12:14 "Island Orchard" by We Banjo 3 from String Theory 16:14 "The Ewe Buchts" by Ed Miller from Come Awa' Wi' Me 22:42 CELTIC POCAST NEWS 24:27 "The Mountain" by Burning Bridget Cleary from These Are the Days 28:28 "Connemara Ponies" by Chris Murphy from The Tinker's Dream 31:30 "Satisfied" by Andrew McKee from The Irish Bard 34:37 "Shandon Bells Set" by Black Market Haggis from upcoming CD 38:41 CELTIC FEEDBACK 41:10 "Barnyards of Delgaty" by Battlegs from Lost My Shoes 43:11 "Blackstone Cuil" by Blackstone Cuil from Blackstone Cuil 48:17 "If I Ever Lived Before" by The Brazen Heads from Who's Your Paddy 52:05 "Elevator" by Booze Brothers from Elevator 56:48 "Sally Gardens" by The Shanties from Fear Not VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2016 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtf

Awesome Scottish music is pretty easy to find. There's a lot of brilliant traditional songs as well as modern songs and songwriters coming out of Scotland. This show touches on a teeny, tiny portion of the Scottish music I have in my catalog. You can expect a lot more when we hit our $500 milestone on Patreon. In the meantime, enjoy music from The Rogues, Bonnie Rideout, Battlefield Band, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Ed Miller, Andrew McKee, Wicked Tinkers, Don Grieve, Brobdingnagian Bards, Caledonia Swing, Lady Moon, The Freestylers of Piping, Jasper Coal, Hugh Morrison, Jiggernaut, Kilted Kings. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion of Brittany Standing stones are pretty awesome and inspiring to see. But imagine 3000 of them, together... and you, able to make a daily sojourn among the stones. This June, you can see the Carnac Stones up close and personal, just a 20 minute walk from where we are staying in the coastal village of Carnac in Northwest France. You have until February 15, 2017 to reserve your spot on the next Celtic Invasion Vacation. Enjoy the culture, history and legends on a timeless adventure with a small group of 6-8 invaders. Join the invasion at celticinvasion.com Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS: Last week, I informed you about the free Irish & Celtic Music Podcast app. I was quickly notified that app needed updating. I have forwarded that info on to Libsyn. It should be updated soon. My apologies for that. I'll let you know as soon as I hear there's an update. If you are not on Android or iOS, I'm checking on options there as well. * I want to send out a big thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You will enjoy a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions of the show, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. We are just $12 away from the next 2-hours special. Thanks to our newest patrons: Brian Z, Gary R Hook, Jason Roberts, Nicole Theresa, plus Annie Lorkowski, and Bill Shields who raised their pledges. Thank you all for your generosity! Become a patron today! * 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, or from one of your trips to one of the Celtic nations. Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. Alisa sent a voicemail Merbs Labrador posted on Facebook: "Hey mark, it's merbs! I'm originally from the Philippines. living now in New Zealand.. I really love irish & celtic music. I discovered your podcast through the celtic roots podcast with raymond in belfast northern ireland. It all started back 2011 when I was working in the desert, with lots of my irish workmates. I was inspired and got addicted to listening to celtic music. Best of luck to your program, I'm lookin forward to be one of your patron. Cheers" Ma-Ho-Ney posted on iTunes: "Great music, love the themes! I am making my own top music playlist based off of the songs I hear on the podcasts. I used the detailed podcast descriptions to identify the artist and songs and then get them from iTunes! A lot of great music, artists and free stuff! Worth subscribing, and not just around Saint Patrick's Day! Martha Meyers emailed a picture: "Boo for just making apps for the robot and the fruit. Your developer should look into resources for easily porting iOS apps as Universal Windows Apps. Now that's done, attached is a pic of the blanket I mentioned in the comments for show 291." This Week in Celtic Music 0:39 "Jigs: Partners in Time, Ian McCleod, The Seagull, The Hen's March" by The Rogues from Scottish Rogues 6:46 "Invergarry Castle/Sutherland Calquhoun's Jig/O as" by Bonnie Rideout from Scottish Inheritance 11:40 "Seven Braw Gowns/Miss MacLeod's Minuet" by Battlefield Band from The Producer's Choice 14:14 "The Willows" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Scatter Pipes 19:06 "My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose" by Ed Miller from Many's The Fine Tale 22:59 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 24:37 "Bonnie Portmore" by Andrew McKee from The Irish Bard 28:50 "Hornpipe/Jig Set" by Wicked Tinkers from Banger for Breakfast 31:07 "The Trooper and The Maid" by Don Grieve fr

New Celtic music from West of Mabou, Andrew Finn Magill, Myddle Earth, The Prodigals, Blarney Castle, McDerry, Whalebone, Acoustic Butterfly, O'Craven, Matt Hughes, Screeched Inn, Wild Colonial Bhoys, Titanicdance. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion of Brittany Standing stones are pretty awesome and inspiring to see. But imagine 3000 of them, together... and you, able to make a daily sojourn among the stones. This June, you can see the Carnac Stones up close and personal, just a 20 minute walk from where we are staying in the coastal village of Carnac in Northwest France. You have until February 15, 2017 to reserve your spot on the next Celtic Invasion Vacation. Enjoy the culture, history and legends on a timeless adventure with a small group of 6-8 invaders. Join the invasion at celticinvasion.com Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can share this show and find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * CELTIC PODCAST NEWS: You can now listen to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast in our very own app available for Android AND iOS devices. This was a part of one of our big milestones last month. So this app is now FREE! It was developed by Libsyn and has some nice features which will allow you to easily share the show on social media and contact me as well. Of course, if you're on Android, you may also have the Marc Gunn Celtic Music app. Mine lacks the sharing features but you can also listen to my other podcasts including the Pub Songs Podcast, Renaissance Festival Podcast and The Celtfather. * I want to send out a big thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You will enjoy a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions of the show, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. We are just $25 away from 2-hours of Scottish music. And of course, next week, we have a 2-hour retrospective coming your way. Thanks to our newest patron: Tony. Become a patron today! * 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, or from one of your trips to one of the Celtic nations. Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. Sytze Kamphuis posted in the shownotes: "Hey Marc, there is one Celtic Christmas song that I always play in the winter. It is not just one of the best Celtic Christmas songs I've ever heard, it's one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard, period. Seacht Suailci Na Maighdine Muire by Aoife ni Farragh from her album 'Aoife'. Hope you get a chance to listen to it and I wish you and your family all the best for 2017." Jeffrey Evans emailed a picture: "On the Celtic postcast, you're always asking what were doing when we're listening. Normally, that is difficult for me since I'm either listen to new episodes at work and there is a strict rule about taking pictures inside the plant fence or I'm listening to some favorite episodes that I have permanently downloaded as I'm falling asleep. Not today. It's probably the last decent day of the year for the Ohio Valley. I left work early and just sitting outside, cross stitching a celtic cross as a wedding gift for a friend as episode 154 plays." Alex Marling emailed: "Hello Marc I would like to say that I really enjoyed your Irish and Celtic pub songs from your #114th podcast it was great I live in Canada Ontario in a small town called innisfill. We are mostly farming but I am a high school student and whenever I have a bad day I just go and listen to your amazing podcast I also like to say that on YouTube you look like a wooky with long hair and your star wars song makes me laugh every time. Have a good day and keep it up your podcast is incredibly amazing." This Week in Celtic Music 0:39 "The Foxhunter" by West of Mabou from West of Mabou 5:35 "Horizons" by Andrew Finn Magill from Branches 9:21 "Raggle Taggle Gypsies" by Myddle Earth from Celtic Jigs & Reels 12:21 "Home to You" by The Prodigals from Brothers 16:42 "Silhouettes Against the Soil" by Blarney Castle from Single 22:16 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 24:06 "Beeswing" by McDerry from Chandler 29:04 "Anglicana" by Whalebone from Mirabilia 34:27 "Irish Eyes" by Acoustic Butterfly from Whispers EP 39:05 CELTIC FEEDBACK 41:55 "Pin

Instrumental Celtic music is one of the driving forces of Celtic culture. Enjoy Celtic tunes from Andrew Finn Magill, Runa, Bill Troxler, Battlefield Band, Wolf & Clover, Myddle Earth, Vicki Swan, Oisin McAuley, Jed Marum, Crepuscule, Cady Finlayson and Vita Tanga, Sons of Malarkey, Susana Seivane, NUA. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion of Brittany Standing stones are pretty awesome and inspiring to see. But imagine 3000 of them, together... and you, able to make a daily sojourn among the stones. This June, you can see the Carnac Stones up close and personal, just a 20 minute walk from where we are staying in the coastal village of Carnac in Northwest France. You have until February 15, 2017 to reserve your spot on the next Celtic Invasion Vacation. Enjoy the culture, history and legends on a timeless adventure with a small group of 6-8 invaders. Join the invasion at celticinvasion.com Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. * 3-Hour Celtic Instrumental Show #204 and the Celtic Instrumentals #103 * TradConnect is accepting your votes for Album of the Year. I see several artists who've been featured on our podcast on that list, including: Andrew Finn Magill, Caladh Nua, Crepuscule, Innisfall, Jennifer Licko, NUA, Runa, Socks in the Frying Pan, We Banjo 3. We have some outstanding artists on this show, and I really would love to support them for their generosity to this podcast. So do me a favor and go vote. Now I should point out that you do need to be a member of TradConnect and membership is free. But this will do wonders for our awesome musicians and our community. * I want to send out a big thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You will enjoy a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions of the show, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. We are just $25 away from 2-hours of Scottish music. And of course, next week, we have a 2-hour retrospective coming your way. Thanks to our newest patrons: Tony, Mark Muller, Michael Bromund, Terri Stinnett-Herczeg. Become a patron today! * 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, or from one of your trips to one of the Celtic nations. Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. Here's a voicemaili from Sarah. John Gimler in Indiana left a voicemail as well. Voice: James from Indiana I got a text from Dawsonville, GA. They wrote: "Listening to podcast #287 & prepping Triceratops bones" From Neah Bay, WA: "Making Christmas cookies listening to your podcast" Allan Marcotte emailed a Christmas picture: "I enclose a picture of the star for the top of my tree and it is special. This is the same star that topped the Christmas trees that I grew up with back in the 60's and 70's. For years my younger sister had it but did not use it. A few years back I asked for it. Well this year for Christmas, I found that she had sent it to me. Talk about a wonderful surprise and a flood of memories. I want to wish you and your family a most Merry Christmas and joyous New Year" This Week in Celtic Music 0:43 "The Green Fields of Glentown / The Old Dudeen / McFadden's Handsome Daughter" by Andrew Finn Magill from Roots 5:37 "The Hunter Set" by Runa from Current Affairs 11:27 "Irish Wind" by Bill Troxler from 12 Degrees of Separation 16:00 "The Canongate Twitch / Steamboat To Detroit / Twenty Pounds of Gin / Break Yer Bass Drone" by Battlefield Band from The Producer's Choice 20:18 "Sí Bheag Sí Mhor" by Wolf & Clover from Single 23:39 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 25:06 "Cliffs of Moher" by Myddle Earth from Celtic Jigs & Reels 27:55 "Fikavalsen" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Single 30:47 "Quebec Reels" by Oisín McAuley from Far From The Hills Of Donegal 34:29 "Calla's Waltz" by Jed Marum from Calla's Waltz 39:34 CELTIC FEEDBACK 42:20 "Mrs Stewart of Grandtully Set" by Crepuscule from Horizon 47:32 "All Set for St. Pat's" by Cady Finlayson and Vita Tanga from Electric Green 50:38 "Fiona's Chicken & Waffles" by Sons of Malarkey from Gulls Lads 52:11 "Foliada do Quinteiro" by Susana Seivane from Os Sonos que Volven 58:24 "Wide Open" by NUA from FLOW VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for e

And so ends another year of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Eleven years and still going strong. We're gonna close out the year with some amazing Celtic music from Beth Patteron/Patrick O'Flaherty, FIMM, The Selkie Girls, The Here & Now, Runa, House of Hamill, The Gothard Sisters, The Triskells, Kevin Tyler, Naomi's Fancy, Chuckawalla Rhythm Kings, Barleyjuice, The Elders, Heather Dale, Connemara Stone Company, Seamus Kennedy. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Then Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Travel will change your life. It opens your eyes to the mysterious and makes historical events come alive. In 2017, you can experience the culture, history and legends of Brittany with the next Celtic Invasion Vacation. You'll join a small group of 8-10 invaders who love Celtic music and culture like you, and who love to travel. Brittany is one of the seven Celtic nations and is located in Northwest France. Subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at celticinvasion.com Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. You can find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. And you can support this show on Patreon. * I want to send out a big thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You get a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions of the show, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. Become a patron today to celebrate Celtic culture through music. * 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. Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. Kilt Lifters Promo This Week in Celtic Music 0:25 "O'Donnell Abu/Men of Harloch" by Beth Patteron/Patrick O'Flaherty from Caelic 4:18 "Sweeny's Buttermilk" by FIMM from Roiboos e Disappunti 6:49 "Mo Nighean Donn As Boidhche" by The Selkie Girls from Pirate Queen 10:56 "Lovely Miss Gunning" by The Here & Now from Ladybird 15:22 "The False Knight Upon the Road" by Runa from Current Affairs 20:45 "Guns of the Magnificent Seven" by House of Hamill from Wide Awake 24:34 "The Boatman's Call" by The Gothard Sisters from Mountain Rose 28:02 "Cooley's Reel/The Glass of Beer" by The Triskells from The Triskells 31:32 "Broom of Cowdenknowes" by Kevin Tyler from Conor Savage 35:03 "Sergeant Early's Dream" by Naomi's Fancy from Crossing Borders 39:27 CELTIC FEEDBACK 40:02 "Men of Worth" by Chuckawalla Rhythm Kings from No Bedrolls or Backpacks 42:47 "Dear Ould Ireland" by Barleyjuice from Six Yanks 47:55 "Hangover Hill" by The Elders from Story Road 50:58 "Fair and Tender Ladies" by Heather Dale from My Celtic Heart 54:34 "The Voice" by Connemara Stone Company from Back Home 1:01:17 "Auld Lang Syne" by Seamus Kennedy from Goodwill to Men VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2016 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at celticmusicpodcast.com.

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast brings peace to families, or at least that's John from Oregon says in this week's Celtic Feedback. Enjoy some awesome Celtic peace making music from Poitin, Vince Conaway, Shillelagh!, Hugh Morrison, Seamus Kennedy, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Drunk & Sailor, Vintage Wildflowers, Andrew McKee, Sligo Rags, Doug Folkins, Spirited Lads, Secret Sky, The Prodigals, Sisters of Murphy. Listen. Like. Share. Then download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Then Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Travel will change your life. It opens your eyes to the mysterious and makes historical events come alive. In 2017, you can experience the culture, history and legends of Brittany with the next Celtic Invasion Vacation. You'll join a small group of 8-10 invaders who love Celtic music and culture like you, and who love to travel. Join the invasion at celticinvasion.com Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. * There's just 3 days left until Christmas. Awaken your Christmas spirit in 2016 with 4 episodes of Celtic Christmas Podcast to awaken your Christmas spirit. Subscribe at celticchristmasmusic.net * I want to send out a big thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You will enjoy a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions of the show, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. Super special thanks to our Celtic Superstars: Derek Lineberry, Lynda MacNeil, Peter Tilghman, Steven, Bryan Brake, John Sharkey White, II, Theresa Sullivan, John Bilderback, Rian P Kegerreis, Johnny Berry, Shawn Cali Help celebrate Celtic culture through music. Become a patron today! * A few notes about Patreon. per episode. set a max donation. if you have problems with your credit card, cancel and restart. * Two past instrumental-only shows: Celtic Instrumentals #103 and 3-Hours of Instrumental Celtic Music #204 * 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, or from one of your trips to one of the Celtic nations. Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. Please rate the show on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Daniel E Bednar emailed a picture: "Your podcast is a common companion during the 90 min. commute to my banking job in downtown Tokyo. This was was one of the less crowded days on the train! Btw, I would selfishly like to suggest doing some episodes with nothing but instrumental music, no singing. They would be great for studying, another thing I do a lot of on the train! Keep up the great work, sir!" Brian McCormick wrote in the shownotes: "thank you so much for all you do. At 74 years 11 months and reluctantly counting ?? , it is a real joy to still hear the music I grew up on" John sent a voicemail from Oregon... Belfast Andi sent a voicemail to say thanks This Week in Celtic Music 0:26 "Last Beautiful Loneliness" by Poitin from Simple Pleasures 5:27 "Battle of Aughrim/Jenny Dang the Weaver" by Vince Conaway from Wanderlust 9:04 "Lish Young Buy-a-Broom" by Shillelagh! from A Turn of Fortune 12:10 "Diane Morrison/Bobby Morrison" by Hugh Morrison from Ali MacGregor's Music Collection 15:40 "The Day of the Clipper" by Seamus Kennedy from Sailing Ships and Sailing Men 19:17 "Step It Out Mary" by Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfetones from Let Ye All Be Irish Tonight 23:25CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 25:22 "Pint or So" by Drunk & Sailor from Doing What We Do 28:30 "Chattering Magpies Set" by Vintage Wildflowers from Lovely Madness 32:35 "One and Twenty" by Andrew McKee from The Irish Bard 34:16 "South Australia" by Sligo Rags from Rolling Me Down the Mountain 38:18 CELTIC FEEDBACK 40:52 "Black Velvet Band" by Doug Folkins from Another Last Call 44:06 "Wild Rover" by Spirited Lads from Spirited Lads 46:44 "When I Was On Horseback" by Secret Sky from Secret Sky 52:37 "Home to You" by The Prodigals from Brothers 58:09 "Come Back to the Emerald Isle" by Sisters of Murphy from Working Stiffs Unite VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2016 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the P

Merry Christmas with Irish & Celtic Christmas music from The Irish Rovers, The Gothard Sisters, Jennifer Licko, Cherish the Ladies, Eddie Biggins, Caitriona O'Leary, Rosanne Cash, Rose and Thistle Band, Haggis Rampant, Heather Dale, De Ceadaoin, Irish School of Music, Golden Bough, Celtic Woman, The Barra MacNeils, Steel City Rovers. Do you support Celtic music, then subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Subscribe today to download 34 Celtic MP3s for free. Please rate the show on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. And remember to Vote in the Celtic Top 20 to help me create next year's Best Celtic Music 2016 episode. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Travel will change your life. It opens your eyes to the mysterious and makes historical events come alive. In 2017, you can experience the culture, history and legends of Brittany with the next Celtic Invasion Vacation. You'll join a small group of 8 invaders who love Celtic music and culture like you. Brittany is one of the seven Celtic nations and is located in Northwest France. Watch replay of my Free Webinar on "Breaking Down the Celtic Travel Barrier". Join the invasion and watch the replay at celticinvasion.com. Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. * If you want to enjoy more Celtic Christmas music, the Celtic Christmas Podcast is has three new shows out this year. There over forty episodes with hours of free Christmas music and entertainment from Celtic musicians. Go to celticchristmasmusic.net to subscribe. * I want to send out a big thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You get a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions of the show, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. You can help decide the next milestone by becoming a patron. Thanks to our newest patrons: 3rd Coast Celtic, Woodland Bard, Kirsten Nelson. Become a patron today to celebrate Celtic culture through music. * 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. Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. This Week in Celtic Music 0:37 "Christmas Morning" by The Irish Rovers from Merry Merry Time of Year 4:13 "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" by The Gothard Sisters from Falling Snow 9:37 "Soilse na Nollag" by Jennifer Licko from The Lights of Christmas 14:20 "O Christmas Tree/Road Dust Slip Jigs" by Cherish the Ladies from Christmas in Ireland 19:21 "Miss Fogarty's Christmas Cake" by Eddie Biggins from To Drive the Cold Winter Away 22:31 "Behould Three Kings" by Caitriona O'Leary Rosanne Cash from The Wexford Carols 26:49 "The Cherry Tree Carol" by Rose and Thistle Band from Celtic Christmas 30:43 "Canon in D" by Haggis Rampant from Burly! Haggis Rampant Plugged IN 34:07 "Two Cornish Carols" by Heather Dale from Spark 37:44 "Christmas Eve" by De Ceadaoin from Savor the Notes 43:39 "Don Oiche Ud I Mbeithil" by Irish School of Music from Winter Air 47:41 "The O'Rourke's Feast" by Golden Bough from Christmas in a Celtic Land 51:57 "Joy to the World" by Celtic Woman from Voices of Angels 55:21 "Children's Winter" by The Barra MacNeils from The Christmas Album 59:18 "Christmas Eve Reverie" by Steel City Rovers from Grand Misadventures VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2016 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at celticmusicpodcast.com.

For me, December means Christmas. But we can't get ahead of ourselves. We still have 24 days until Christmas. So let's keep the Celtic music rocking this December with music from Pitch the Peat, The Here & Now, Avourneen, Albannach, Ed Miller, Dom Duff, Angus Mohr, Sons of Malarkey, Susan Toman, The Selkie Girls, Plunk Murray, Tara O'Grady, Whalebone, Hearthfire, Karan Casey. Do you support Celtic music, then subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Subscribe today to download 34 Celtic MP3s for free. Please rate the show on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. And remember to Vote in the Celtic Top 20 to help me create next year's Best Celtic Music 2016 episode. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Travel will change your life. It opens your eyes to the mysterious and makes historical events come alive. In 2017, you can experience the culture, history and legends of Brittany with the next Celtic Invasion Vacation. You'll join a small group of 8-10 invaders who love Celtic music and culture like you, and who love to travel. Subscribe to the mailing list to join a Free Webinar on Tuesday, December 13th on "Breaking Down the Celtic Travel Barrier". Join the webinar and invasion at celticinvasion.com Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. * You can see me perform with Kilted Kings at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival for the last two weekends of the festival. Details are at KiltedKings.com. * With just 24 days left until Christmas, you can listen to 2 episodes of the Celtic Christmas Podcast to awaken your Christmas spirit. I'm sharing episodes on Facebook or subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and just about everywhere you listen to podcasts online. Subscribe at celticchristmasmusic.net * I want to send out a big thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You will enjoy a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions of the show, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. Special thanks to our newest patrons: Olivier Marechal. Help celebrate Celtic culture through music. Become a patron today! * 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, or from one of your trips to one of the Celtic nations. Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. Ken Brixius wrote in the shownotes: "Been enjoying the podcasts since #1. Usually listen to several hours at a time while traveling to VA appointments. Very interesting blurb about you with #285. I was stationed in Vicenza, IT a bit before your time there, 1976-78. What is extremely interesting is that the post, Ederle, has absolutely no record of my company ever being there. 62nd Engineer Company was the only Atomic Demolition company, ever! 4th building on the left as you pass the main gate." Johnny Berry commented on Patreon: "Marc....your podcast are always good, but this one is the best that ya have ever done (in my opinion) THANK YOU" This Week in Celtic Music 0:18 "An Leanbh Nua/Kilavil/Jerry's Beaver Hat" by Pitch the Peat from Far From Home 5:18 "Madison Avenue" by The Here & Now from Ladybird 10:26 "Eileen Oge" by Avourneen from Beloved 13:24 "Mons Graupius March" by Albannach from Bareknuckle Pipes & Drums 17:41 "Ferry Me Over" by Ed Miller from Generations of Change 21:19 "Kig Ha Fars" by Dom Duff from XXXXXXXX 27:44 CELTIC MUSIC NEWS 28:59 "Talisman" by Angus Mohr from The Heroic Adventures of Angus Mohr 30:57 "The Leaving of Liverpool" by Sons of Malarkey from Gulls Lads 33:49 "A Scotch Lament" by Susan Toman from Emerald Shores 36:21 "Shepherd Lad" by The Selkie Girls from Pirate Queen 40:35 CELTIC FEEDBACK 42:22 "Star of the County Down" by Plunk Murray from Plunk Murray 44:57 "In Belfast Tonight" by Tara O'Grady from A Celt in the Cotton Club 48:12 "Floodplains" by Whalebone from Mirabilia 54:32 "Get A Little Irish" by Hearthfire from Finding Our Way "The King's Shilling" by Karan Casey from The Winds Begin to Sing VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20. It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2016 episode. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Cel

Happy Thanksgiving! And thank you for your continued support of Celtic music and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. This week, you'll be thankful for Celtic music from Jed Marum, The Gas Men, Jesse Ferguson, Mitchell and Vincent, Hugh Morrison, Hearthfire Duo, Mary Jane Lamond, New York Brogue, Pitch the Peat, The Saucy Rovers, Belfast Andi, The Beer Mats, Banna, The Muckers, New Shilling. Do you support Celtic music, then subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Subscribe today to download 34 Celtic MP3s for free. Please rate the show on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. And remember to Vote in the Celtic Top 20 to help me create next year's Best Celtic Music 2016 episode. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Travel will change your life. It opens your eyes to the mysterious and makes historical events come alive. In 2017, you can experience the culture, history and legends of Brittany with the next Celtic Invasion Vacation. You'll join a small group of 8-10 invaders who love Celtic music and culture like you, and who love to travel. Subscribe to the mailing list to join a Free Webinar on Tuesday, December 6th on "Breaking Down the Celtic Travel Barrier". Join the webinar and invasion at celticinvasion.com Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. * Kilted Kings are still performing at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival through the second weekend of December. Details are at KiltedKings.com. * I want to send out a big thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You will enjoy a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions of the show, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. Special thanks to our newest patrons: Rachel Barckhaus, Harvey Yaw. Help celebrate Celtic culture through music. Become a patron today! * Every day from now until Christmas, you can listen to past episodes of the Celtic Christmas Podcast directly on Facebook or subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and just about everywhere you listen to podcasts online. Subscribe at celticchristmasmusic.net * 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, or from one of your trips to one of the Celtic nations. Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. Brian Mcreynolds shared a photo on Facebook: "I'm at work upgrading some temperature controllers. It's a lot nicer work with some Celtic music from your podcast." Eric Atkinson wrote in the shownotes: "I'm working and living in Pyongyang, North Korea. I don't get TV or radio and I have very limited internet access. I rely on DVDs and podcasts for home entertainment. While on a breather trip to Beijing, I downloaded a lot of Irish and Celtic music podcasts and I listen to at least one every day. I'm listening to one now. Thanks for providing such great entertainment. It's really appreciated in this challenging place to live. Keep up the good work. p.s. I also play Celtic flute and with the lots of time I have to practice, I'm getting quite good. I've got my first private concert next Saturday. So, Irish and Celtic music will be played live on the International Compound in Pyongyang, North Korea next weekend. Liam Smith posted on Facebook: "While listening to your podcast #284, 2-Hours of On Fire Celtic Music, my wife and I were quite taken with Innisfall's song, My Lagan Love. I didn't hesitate to order the MP3s from Amazon.com, and of course, I sent them a note to let them know where I found their music. Then, of course, I had to read all about them on their website. I'm well pleased!" This Week in Celtic Music 0:36 "Carrickfurgus" by Jed Marum from Calla's Waltz 5:21 "Liverpool/Plains of Boyle/Jolly Beggarman" by The Gas Men from Clement Street 9:22 "Arthur McBride" by Jesse Ferguson from The Butcher Boy 15:17 "Paddy Went to London/The Cliffs of Moher" by Mitchell and Vincent from Circling the Square 18:22 "Prisoner Song" by Hugh Morrison from Prison Ballads 22:17 "A Minor Tradition" by Hearthfire Duo from Rising Tides 24:52 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 25:58 "Mairi Bhan Dhail As Eas" by Mary Jane Lamond from Storas 31:29 "The Banks of the Roses" by New York Brogue from Live from the Poor Mouth 34:08 "An Leanbh Nua/Kilavil/Jerry's Beaver Hat" by Pitch the Peat from Far From Home 38:40 "Old Ripppin' Wind" by The Saucy Rovers from Treasure Sickness 42:56 CELTIC FEEDBACK 45:08 "St. Patrick Was A Gentl

I went digging through my Celtic music archives and picked some of the hottest, on fire Celtic bands, musicians, songs and tunes for an incredible two-hour special thanks to the generosity of the Patrons of the Podcast. You'll hear Celtic music from Crepuscule, Spencer Murray & Pipeslinger, Sisters of Murphy, Doolin', Innisfall, Poitin, The Led Farmers, Socks in the Frying Pan, The Ceili Family, In For A Penny, NUA, The Kilt Lifters, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Colleen Raney, Skeleton McKee, Saor Patrol, Spirited Lads, Paddy's Pig, We Banjo 3, Old Man Flanagan's Ghost, The Fretless, Tuatha Dea, LQR, Adamh, Connemara Stone Company, Rachel Hair Trio, Wild Colonial Bhoys, The Gothard Sisters. Do you support Celtic music, then subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Subscribe today to download 34 Celtic MP3s for free. Please rate the show on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. And remember to Vote in the Celtic Top 20 to help me create next year's Best Celtic Music 2016 episode. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations Travel will change your life. It opens your eyes to the mysterious and makes historical events come alive. In 2017, you can experience the culture, history and legends of Brittany with the next Celtic Invasion Vacation. You'll join a small group of 8-10 invaders who love Celtic music and culture like you, and who love to travel. Brittany is one of the seven Celtic nations and is located in Northwest France. The Breton language is related closely to Welsh and Cornish. Subscribe to the mailing list to join a Free Webinar in November on "Breaking Down the Celtic Travel Barrier". Join the invasion at celticinvasion.com Notes: * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. * You have about a month left to get one of our 2016 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirts. I'm gonna get with my designer to start work on the 2017 shirts. Stay tuned for that. If you want to save 10%, subscribe to our mailing list and look for the coupon code in the newsletter. If you want to save a lot more, become a patron. * Christmas is just around the corner. So I am looking for Christmas music from Celtic bands. If you are in a band and have performed a Christmas song or tune, submit your music to 4celts.com. If you follow an artist who just released Christmas music, please let me know so I can contact them. * You can find the latest news about bands in this show by visiting our Facebook page. We post news there each and every week. * I want to send out a big thanks to the patrons of the podcast. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode pays for the production of this podcast as well as my time in producing the show. You get a personal podcast feed where you can listen to the show before regular subscribers, occasional extended editions of the show, and my deepest thanks. When we hit a milestone, you get a 2-hour special. You can help decide the next milestone by becoming a patron. Thanks to our newest patrons: Brad Millar, Deb Green Become a patron today to celebrate Celtic culture through music. A super special thanks to our growing Celtic Superstars: Derek Lineberry, Lynda MacNeil, Peter Tilghman, Steven, Bryan Brake, John Sharkey White II, Theresa Sullivan, John Bilderback, Rian P Kegerreis, Johnny Berry, Shawn Cali * The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast app will be coming soon, for free, to both iOS and Android. That was also part of our last milestone. I'm just trying to get some final graphics for the updated free app. * 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. Call 678-CELT-POD to leave a voicemail message. That's 678-235-8763. Ray Chatterton posted on Facebook: "My last name is Chatterton and you cannot get much more English than that, but from my father's side of the family I have Irish, Welsh, Scottish, and a wee bit of German mixed in. Thus my love of this music. I found you by accident, but I adhere to the concept that there are no accidents ... there is only some purpose that we haven't yet understood." John Thompson emailed: "Just a quick e-mail after listening to show #279. Another great one! A listener commented on the band Scythian. It's pronounced Sith' ee in. They're from the DC area. The founding band members (two brothers and now a sister) actually have Ukrainian heritage. They play quite an assortment of music including Celtic and folk -- traditional, covers, and original material. A band you really need to see live to fully appreciate the energy they bring to their shows. Old Tin Can I think was their latest studio album but they followed that with a live cd