New York girls are up all night long listening to over 600 hours of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The Bow Tides, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Adam Young, Fergal McAloon, We Banjo 3, The Homespun Ceilidh Band, Loveridge, Jesse Ferguson, Plunk Murray, The Wild Irish Roses, COAST, Drumspyder, Bang On The Ear, Will Macmorran I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - The Bow Tides "Old John's Jig/Galician Jigs (Oscar Ibañez)/Trad" from single 4:19 - WELCOME 5:27 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Redwoods in Winter & The Small Girl" from Blue Skies Above 8:52 - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh "Port na bPúcaí" from Thar Toinn / Seaborne 12:56 - Adam Young "Twirly (trad version)" from Yearbook 17:21 - Fergal McAloon "The Wild Swans at Coole" from I Am of Ireland / Yeats in Song 20:33 - FEEDBACK 23:28 - We Banjo 3 "Marry Me Monday (Live)" from Roots to Rise (Live) 27:19 - The Homespun Ceilidh Band "Mrs. Murphy's Band" from Home With The Homespun Ceilidh Band 31:35 - Loveridge "Will You Go" from As the Crow Flies 36:26 - Jesse Ferguson "New York Girls" from Sea Shanties 39:46 - Plunk Murray "The Gallawa' Hills" from Another Drink 43:34 - THANKS 44:51 - The Wild Irish Roses "Garry Owen" from Full Bloom 47:29 - Coast "Flesh and Blood" from 10.2 50:45 - Drumspyder "Wind God" from Kenning 54:42 - Bang On The Ear "15EMSET" from F15TEEN 57:09 - CLOSING 58:42 - Will Macmorran "Mendocino" from Glen Echo The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on 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/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the independent Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I’m looking for some good stories to share on our companion podcast. Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Joe C, Margreta S, Eilene O You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Peter Bengtson emailed a photo: "I was on one of my neighborhood walks this morning, listening to episode #518 - An irish cottage.  I enjoyed the music and the weather was pretty cool to start.  This is the most impressive mail box I have ever seen.  Be sure and zoom to get a good view of the face." Margreta Silverstone emailed a photo: "Thanks Marc, I’ve enjoyed listening to your podcast for the past six months or so - not really sure how I found you but glad I did. Two things: -I would love if you’d include Jennifer Cutting’s work (ocean orchestra/ocean quartet) in an upcoming podcast -here’s a photo of something I am often doing while listening (I love to make celtic inspired purses, wallets and bags for my Etsy shop - MargretaMadeIt)" MARC GUNN - CELTIC HEARTSTRINGS             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Marc Gunn (@celtfather)               View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Marc Gunn (@celtfather)  

Irish and Celtic Music Podcast

New York Girls #529

 Stop roving. Start listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Ciana, The Glory Reel, Eira, Willowgreen, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Devils Water, Jen Midkiff, Amelia Hogan, Dustin Cooper, Bill Mullen, Mickey Coleman, Dom Duff, Plunk Murray, Niteworks, Gaelynn Lea   I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend.   The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.   Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free.   VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now!   THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC   0:05 - Ciana "The Mill House / Mason's Apron" from Cíana   3:53 - WELCOME   4:55 - The Glory Reel "The Repeal of the Union" from The Glory Reel   8:51 - Eira "Mo Churachan" from Eira   13:02 - Willowgreen "O' Carolan's Receipt" from Willowgreen   16:01 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "Jiggle the Old Bones" from Sleep Deprivation   20:47 - FEEDBACK   26:19 - Devils Water "Three Crows Flew / Lang Stayed Away" from Treading the Marches   30:29 - Jen Midkiff "Inis Siar/Slane/O Waly Waly Medley" from All in Good Time   35:02 - Amelia Hogan "No Irish Need Apply" from Transplants: From the Old to the New   39:55 - Dustin Cooper "An Dro, And Le Laridé" from So Many Strings, So Little Time   42:40 - Bill Mullen "Wild Rover" from The Beginning   46:11 - THANKS   47:18 - Mickey Coleman "Holylands Belfast" from Carefully Crafted   50:18 - Dom Duff "Buan yann buan" from Babel pow wow   53:53 - Plunk Murray "Rocky Road to Dublin" from Another Drink   57:16 - Niteworks "Poor Ben feat. Donald Macdonald" from Niteworks   1:01:35 - CLOSING   1:02:45 - Gaelynn Lea "The Parting Glass / Brenda Stubbert's Reel" from The Songs We Sing Along the Way   The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on 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/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the independent Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I’m looking for some good stories to share on our companion podcast. Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Samir Malak, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson Designs, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Peter Bengston emailed: "Flight to Tucson canceled. Sitting at Reagan airport in DC waiting for replacement airplane to fly back to Tucson. Listening to episode 513, very relaxing" PETER BENGSTON FLIGHT CANCELED Mary L Deal emailed: "Hi Marc, I forgot to tell you that my mom and I went to Ireland back in 1994. We loved it. Got drunk and then got lost in Dublin... At night. We only got to see the southern towns all the way around the Southern portion. Beautiful places all over. We met a gal Bartender from Boston who went over there and hasn't left. I have your CD that has the resterant on it. Irish Dring Songs? Brodignagian Bards I think. I just love it. My daughter loves it too. She had seen a gentleman who told the story of "an Irish Christmas". You make it. I think your family might too. it's wonderful. Slainte," Ken Katen sent you a message on Patreon: "Hi, Marc - Listening to your Love of Planet Earth (#491- I’m catching up on my music podcasts), I thought it was well past time that I thank you for so many years of WONDERFUL Irish & Celtic music. I’ve been listening to your podcast since very nearly the beginning, sometimes more religiously than others. Sure, it’s been grand to hear - and now to get to see a bit of - you, how you and your family have grown and, even tho we’ve never met face to face, I feel like I know you, just a bit. I remember when you moved (from Texas?) to New Orleans, when you met your LadyLove, and when your wee daughter needed such a grievous surgery (I believe I lit a candle). I hope you all are doing fine, and I’m glad I can help you here at Patreon. I wish I could do more, but I’m supporting a few artists here and [buying] music when I can. One of my favoritest memories, from many years ago now, is of bombing along the dirt ‘backcountry’ roads of Joshua Tree National Park, in my then-new 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid AWD, windows up to keep the dust out, a/c on and your podcast playing LOUD. That show was one when you played a pub-ish song (I think one of yours) that was a paen to Joss Whedon, over whom you also rhapsodized before & after the song. I’d tried “Firefly,” it hadn’t resonated, but you convinced me to give it another try. By the second episode I was intrigued, by the third I’d fallen hopelessly in love, both with Serenity and her crew (WHAT? only 14 episodes??!!) and with all things Whedon. I had my own grievous surgery/recovery awhile after that, and I loaded up my Netlix CD queue with Angel, based on its description of a troubled vampire trying to navigate his way through the modern world, and when I realized it was a Buffy spinoff, I went back and started watching Buffy until Angel spun off, then watched them in airing order (compulsive engineer here) until they both wrapped up. And since then, Dollhouse, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (well, a lot of it, anyway) - he’s so darn [prolific]. I’m not sure whether to say “Thank you” or “Curse ye.” ;) And along the way, I’ve learned so much about Celtic history and culture from listening to your show - Italian Celts - who knew?? Your taste and selections have grown more and more discerning, and the old favorites come around again too, and I’m always a sucker for a beautiful ballad or a stirring dance instrumental. And your commitment to showcasing diversity in the Celtic music world is outstanding - not only your women only shows, but now your commitment putting together a Pride show of LGBT+ artists. As a gay man myself, who went to the first ever Northern California Renaissance Pleasure Faire - in my defense, I WAS still in high school - and spent some time in my 20’s hanging out with the SCA, I know we fae folk have always been a big, but more-or-less closeted part of the re-creationist/Celtic music and cultural world, which [can] present as overtly misogynistic and heterocentric. Just like in real life, sometimes, I guess. But closets are for kilts. And your hand made chain mail, if you’ve got it. So a big rainbow THANK YOU! .?? for all you’re doing to bring out its beautiful diversity. All this has been a longwinded way (I’m Sicilian and Greek, so...) of saying “Thank you” for all the pleasure you’ve given me. Now that I’m retired, and locked down here in San Francisco, I plan to mark my calendar for the next Celtfather show. Once we’re past this dratted Crown Virus thingy, p’raps I’ll be able to join you on a Celtic Invasion Vacation, if you’re still doing them. Bliadhna Mhath Ùr” 

Wild Rover #528

Fill yourself up with grog and Celtic music this week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Slan, The Gatehouse Well, Emma Langford, The Fretless, Sue Spencer, Achill Crossing, Bow Triplets, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, The Guinness Brothers, Fir Arda, The Munster Men, Plunk Murray, The Langer's Ball, The Rumjacks, Turf Fire Liars I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Slan "Si Beag si Mor/ Sally Gardens" from Footprints 3:14 - WELCOME 4:37 - The Gatehouse Well "Michael Goes Flatpickin' / Road to Errogie" from Bring You Ashore 9:05 - Emma Langford "Closed Book" from Quiet Giant 12:13 - The Fretless "Wing Commander" from The Fretless 15:22 - Sue Spencer "The Cliffs of Baccalieu" from North Shore 19:27 - FEEDBACK 23:23 - Achill Crossing "James Connolly" from The Rising of the Moon 27:35 - Bow Triplets "Calliope House" from Secret Signs 31:12 - Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne "Shores of Lough Bran" from Kind Providence 35:12 - The Guinness Brothers "Black Is the Colour" from Live Craic 39:12 - Fir Arda "As I Roved Out" from Single 42:20 - THANKS 44:30 - The Munster Men "Every last drop" from Tasting The Waters 48:46 - Plunk Murray "All for Me Grog" from Another Drink 53:20 - The Langer's Ball "Mackey's Daughter" from The Devil or the Barrel 56:26 - The Rumjacks "Light in my Shadow" from Hestia 59:43 - CLOSING 1:01:04 - Turf Fire Liars "Straight Away" from Long Memories Short Fuses The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on 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/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the independent Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I’m looking for some good stories to share on our companion podcast. Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Joe C, Margreta S You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Jocie Hoch emailed a photo from Big Sur, California: "Hi Marc!  I listen to your podcasts at various times while doing ranch work, but always while milking goats; the girls seem to love the Celtic music as well! Thanks for all the great music!" Shepherd in Big Sur, California Cameron morgan emailed photos from 45,000 feet: "Marc, Greetings from 45,000’ feet! I’m currently listening to your most recent episode while flying over these great United States (don’t worry the music cuts out when we have to speak to ATC) I have been a fan since almost the beginning of the show and listen to every one. I just wanted to thank you so much for all the amazing music over the years and I have collected quite a few wonderful albums from artists because of this show. Recently I hiked the grand Tetons with my family while listening to “life is too short” and it was the perfect backdrop for the beautiful mountains and fun hikes. I can’t wait for my little ones to grow up a bit more so we can join you on one of your Celtic invasion vacations! God bless you and your family and thanks so much again!" Shel O'Toole, Singer of Songs, Teller of Tales, Weaver of Webs emailed: "Hi Marc, Thanks for your company today as I was trying to work.  I love that you honour women’s voices, their storytelling, the stories,  the melodies and harmonies. Thank you to each of the women I listened to today.  I felt myself embraced by the divine creative feminine.  Then came a connection to culture and in the last song by Amelia Hogan “Cornish Lads” the recognition my music is influenced by Celtic heritage. Here’s a song of mine I’d love too share with you. Click here to listen. Have a great week Marc, Sliantè"

All For Me Grog #527

Put on your dancing shoes for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast needs your toes tapping with this instrumental Celtic music special Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Jen Midkiff, Adam Young, Gaelynn Lea, Harmundi, Eamonn Flynn, Across the Pond, Lissa-Kathe, Old Blind Dogs, Will Macmorran, Duncan Cameron, Ockham's Razor, Wolf & Clover I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Plus, you'll get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free, just for signing up today. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2020 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "Driving Home Chapelloise" from Sleep Deprivation 6:21 - WELCOME 7:47 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Jig (name unknown) & Sailing Down Fulton Street" from Blue Skies Above 11:23 - Jen Midkiff "All the Pretty Little Horses" from All in Good Time 14:53 - Adam Young "Midair" from Yearbook 18:38 - Gaelynn Lea "Swallowtail Jig" from All the Roads That Lead Us Home 22:35 - FEEDBACK 26:08 - Harmundi "Op at the Lo" from Single 28:10 - Eamonn Flynn "Tabhair Dom Do Lámh" from The King of The Cats 30:32 - Across the Pond "The Blarney Set" from Kid On the Mountain 35:27 - Lissa-Kathe "Celtic Wind on the Ring of Steall" from Calanais 38:40 - THANKS 39:55 - Old Blind Dogs "Newe" from Room With A View 46:42 - Will Macmorran "Fochabers" from Glen Echo 50:00 - Duncan Cameron "Miss Shanahan's/The Three Dogs/Geese in the Churchyard" from The Whistling Thief 54:49 - Ockham's Razor "Tonight I Fear Not the Viking" from Secrets and Silence 59:42 - CLOSING 1:00:56 - Wolf & Clover "The Whistle Set" from Twelvemonth and a Day out February 2022 The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. CELTIC PODCAST NEWS THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Virginia E, Emma B You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Alied Pérez Martínez emailed: "Hi Marc, Since my last mail I've moved to England, but due to the "Cerveza" issue I haven't been able to visit the Celtic lands nearby. Until last weekend when, to take advantage of the bank holiday, I went to Manchester to visit my brother. From there we went to Colwyn Beach and hiked to Llandudno, with a short stop at Angel Bay, North Wales. There I took some footage and photos of the beautiful Welsh coastline and landscape. And this is where your expertise is required. I want to publish it to YouTube, and use some Welsh music as background. Can you suggest me tunes/artists to use? Either safe tracks or from artists who agree to be used. Proper credit will be acknowledge, of course. The video should probably be around 7 minutes; no more than 10 minutes. What you think? Whom should I ask but the Celt Father?" Episode #183 is the Music of Wales. Additional artists: Robin Huw Bowen, No Murder No Moustache, Allan Yn Y Fan Brian McReynolds emailed a photo from episode 516: "Listening to the latest episode while relaxing on Cannon Beach, OR." John Spencer II emailed: "Love Celtic music and your podcasts. Hi Mark.  I really enjoy your work and the music on all of the Celtic music podcast. I'm currently enjoying it with a cup of strong coffee and playing Lord of the Rings Online."

Swallowtail Jig & Other Celtic Tunes #526

Let's light a fire in the kitchen with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Adam Young, Harmundi, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Christine Collister, Achill Crossing, Jen Midkiff, Jesse Ferguson, Steel Clover, Kris Colt & the Black Rose Band, Bang On The Ear, The Langer's Ball, Blaggards, Ockham's Razor, The Gothard Sisters I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - Adam Young "Fuller's Bridge" from Yearbook 6:07 - WELCOME 6:42 - Harmundi "Jump At The Morrison" from Um Orvalho Boreal 11:25 - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh "The Bay Of Biscay" from Neadú 15:36 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Belle of the South Shore & Jennifer & Don's" from Blue Skies Above 19:32 - Christine Collister "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" from I Am of Ireland / Yeats in Song 22:08 - FEEDBACK 23:30 - Achill Crossing "Courting in the Kitchen" from The Rising of the Moon 26:38 - Jen Midkiff "Long Time Comin' (feat. Amy McNally & Debbie Gates)" from All in Good Time 31:03 - Jesse Ferguson "Paddy Doyle's Boots" from Sea Shanties 32:22 - Steel Clover "The Crofters of Scotland" from Finding Your Way 35:21 - Kris Colt & the Black Rose Band "Charmed" from Charmed 37:58 - THANKS 39:07 - Bang On The Ear "Donald MacGillivray" from Tales From The Glen 41:36 - The Langer's Ball "The Little Vagabond" from The Devil or the Barrel 44:43 - Blaggards "Spancil Hill" from BLAGMATIC 49:28 - Ockham's Razor "Fire in the Kitchen" from Secrets and Silence 53:54 - CLOSING 54:50 - The Gothard Sisters "Long Road" from Dragonfly The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on 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/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the independent Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Virginia E, Emma B You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Liz Murphy emailed: "I recently discovered your podcasts and it has raised my morale enormously. I recently broke my leg seriously, recently, and am stuck, alone, in a rehab clinic for weeks. Your lovely music is so beautiful that I am transported to Ireland instantly, the home of my gorgeous husband. Keep up the good work. You are loved!" Peter Bengtson emailed: "Enjoyed listening to 6 hours of your podcasts Saturday. I spent that time flying from Phoenix to Honolulu. I could listen to your podcasts stored on my phone. The SiriusXM symphony hall concerts I listened to don’t stay on the phone. I’ll be on a commercial birding tour for 12 days. I’ll be too busy to listen to music then. I’ll catch up when I’m back home."

Fire in the Kitchen #525

Goodbye Muirhseen Durkin. Hello Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The McDades, Jen Midkiff, The Irish Rovers, McKasson & McDonald, Celtic Rain, Alexander James Adams, Steel Clover, Catherine Koehler, Ciúnas, Achill Crossing, Battlelegs, The Flailing Shilaleighs, Hugh Morrison, Onde, Songs For Ceilidh I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - The McDades "The Oak, Ivy and Ash" from The Oak, Ivy and Ash 5:49 - WELCOME 7:49 - Jen Midkiff "Forestwalk" from All in Good Time 9:46 - The Irish Rovers "Muirsheen Durkin" from The Unicorn, the Continuing Story 13:39 - McKasson & McDonald "Strathspeys and Reels" from Harbour 18:35 - Celtic Rain "Come Now to the Table" from Celtic Rain 23:34 - FEEDBACK 25:55 - Alexander James Adams "Hapn' Frog" from Animals All the Same 29:18 - Steel Clover "The Mist Covered Mountains / Will Ye No Come Back Again" from Finding Your Way 32:05 - Catherine Koehler "Lady of Knock" from Stone Upon Stone 36:11 - Ciúnas "Mr. O’ Connor" from High Time 39:00 - Achill Crossing "Sean South of Garryowen" from The Rising of the Moon 42:43 - THANKS 44:38 - Battlelegs "Let's All Drive" from Save The Humans 47:22 - The Flailing Shilaleighs "Over My Shoulder" from Yours To Discover 49:47 - Hugh Morrison "Life Can Be Short" from The Other Side 54:44 - Onde "Vaëm-Til" from Maelstrom 59:47 - CLOSING 1:01:10 - Songs For Ceilidh "Hey Molly" from Falling Forward The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on 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/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the independent Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I finished performing at Dragon Con last week. That’s a big science fiction convention I do every year here in Atlanta. It was another rousing success. And happily, my two covid tests I took afterward were negative. It’s awesome being vaccinated. But the last thing I want is for my kids or friends or fans to get sick. But this means, I am still behind on getting ahead on podcasts. Maybe after Gen Con in Indianapolis, which is where I am currently performing. I was barely able to get this episode done in time. Attention musicians, and music lovers, Pub Songs & Stories is the place for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song you wrote, or from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. Your pledge to the podcast also supports Celtic Non-Profits. I donate 10% of all the money I take in to help organizations like the Middle Tennessee Highland Games last week. And in the first weekend of November, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is a proud sponsor for IrishFest Atlanta. That takes place Saturday, November 6. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Gaelynn Lea, Matt and Joan, Luke Miller, Emma Bartholomew You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Michael Cavanaugh emailed: "Hi Marc, I wanted to say I really enjoy the new opening to the podcast.  I think you saying “I am Marc Gunn” is so powerful and yet personal.  I hope you have enjoyed the change and I wonder if anyone else has noticed. I recently got engaged!  My fiancé and I love the podcast, its always playing like radio in our house and cars.  You mentioned the next Celtic Invasion is in Scotland, which is where we went to go for our honeymoon.  You also mentioned it will be near the beginning of June 2022.  Thats also when we are planning our wedding, and it sees fortuitous that perhaps we can go on the Invasion vacation shortly after our big day.  Have you “Loched” down dates yet? Where can we send a wedding invite?" Katherine McMillan emailed a photo: "Hi Marc, Thanks so much for all you do, I’ve found many great Irish/Celtic bands through listening to your podcast. I usually listen to it while I’m in the lab at work but we are currently in lockdown here in Victoria, Australia so my work is closed. Instead, I’m listening to the podcast while sorting out all the sheet music for my flute quartet, hoping it will inspire me to arrange more Celtic music for four flutes as it’s definitely our favourite type of music to play. At the moment I’ve got the Rainy Days episode playing; it seemed appropriate given the very cold and wintery days. Thanks again and keep up the great work!" 

Muirsheen Durkin #524

If I were a blackbird, I’d listen to the sweet sounds of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The Rogues, Susana Seivane, IIsabeau Corriveau, An Lár, Anna Bosnick, Colleen Raney, Stephanie Claussen, John Mcgaha, Wooden Legs, Highland Reign, The Whiskeydicks, Brendan Monaghan, The Celtic Kitchen Party, Lissa Schneckenburger I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - The Rogues "Wilie and the Brain" from 25... and Live! 3:57 - WELCOME 5:14 - Susana Seivane "Mazurcas Das Rías Baixas" from Os Soños Que Volven 9:58 - IIsabeau Corriveau et Les tisseurs de rêves "Blackbird" from Leap of Faith 15:34 - An Lár "TCC" from Deception 19:26 - Anna Bosnick "Back to Before" from The Ring 22:38 - FEEDBACK 25:38 - Colleen Raney "Lassie Wi' the Yellow Coatie" from Here This Is Home 28:32 - Stephanie Claussen "Small Is My Inclination to Sleep / The Old Favorite" from The Road Home from Skye: Scottish and Irish Tunes 32:08 - John Mcgaha "Bung Your Eye" from Origins 37:39 - Wooden Legs "A Light in the Night" from What Are You Looking for? 41:23 - THANKS 43:00 - Highland Reign "Rose and the Lindsey O'" from Bring Forrit the Tartan 47:05 - The Whiskeydicks "Lanikai Reel" from United We Stumble 50:46 - Brendan Monaghan "Molly" from Unbroken 54:16 - The Celtic Kitchen Party "Sandy's Chanter" from Sociable! 58:17 - CLOSING 59:47 - Lissa Schneckenburger "Little Musgrove and Lady Barnswell" from Song The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on 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/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the independent Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I’m looking for some good stories to share on our companion podcast. Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Morgan George, Samir Malak, Carol Baril, Michael Truman Cavanaugh, Miranda Nelson Designs, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Ihiru Art emailed some photos: "Hello from Colombia! Hi i just want to say thanks for your work, this music makes me happy and peaceful, I'm from Venezuela, Living in Bogotá/Colombia, i'm a musician too by the name of Ihiru, very influenced by the Celtic music and traditional Folk Venezuelan music and many other genres as Metal, Blues, Jazz, etc. I like to work on my plants and listen to your podcast, this music makes me feel that i'm in the woods in ancient times and I love that feeling, maybe it is a feeling of past lives. Send you pictures of the place where i like to work on my succulents and listen and a recording of the intro of one of my songs! Blessings" Alexander Randall 5th,Patreon subscriber, emailed: "Hey Marc, I love your podcast. I work with words and listen in the background. I save them and reuse. But I feel inundated with other stuff that is mostly words and lyrics. How can I get so I ONLY get the Irish and Celtic Podcast and nothing else?" Finally, Hank Woodward emailed a photo for what he's doing while listening to the podcast: 

Blackbird #523

Even Irish Airmen sing and dance along to this week's Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Emerald Accent, The Fretless, Gone Molly, Brigid's Crossing, John Doyle & Cillian Vallely, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Gaelynn Lea, Kyle Gryphon, Seamus Kennedy, Band O'Brothers, The Gartloney Rats, The Kilt Lifters, John McLean Allan, Celia Ramsay & Shay Black I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Emerald Accent "Prairie Spring" from The Oats Field 3:24 - WELCOME 3:54 - The Fretless "June Tune" from The Fretless 7:06 - Gone Molly "Follow" from Gone Molly 11:41 - Brigid's Crossing "Indian Paintbrush" from The Fall 15:21 - John Doyle & Cillian Vallely "An Irish Airman Foresees His Death" from I Am of Ireland / Yeats in Song 18:40 - FEEDBACK 22:51 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "Spencer the Rover" from Slip Tease 27:42 - Gaelynn Lea “Medley in D Major: Spotted Pony / Going Down to Cairo / Angelina Baker / Over the Waterfall” from All the Roads That Lead Us Home 30:40 - Kyle Gryphon "Doe Hills" from DESOLATION 34:58 - Seamus Kennedy "Mairi's Wedding / The Flowers of Edinburgh" from A Smile and a Tear 38:31 - THANKS 39:52 - Band O'Brothers "Irish Yoga" from Band O'Brothers 42:56 - The Gartloney Rats "Sun for Lovers" from Some Drunken Nights (Irish Music Buried Treasures) 46:36 - The Kilt Lifters "Raise a Glass to You" from Pour Another Round 49:18 - John McLean Allan "Stand Easy Jam" from Head in the Clouds 53:21 - CLOSING 55:21 - Celia Ramsay & Shay Black "Leatherwing Bat" from Singer's Request The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on 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/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the independent Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I’m looking for some good stories to share on our companion podcast. Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Emma B, Virginia E, Luke and Kathleen M, and Matt and Joan You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Sheryl Schopfer emailed: "Dear Marc Gunn, I am a newly caught-up listener, having found the Irish & Celtic music Podcast last summer and been listening to the entire back catalog over the past year, along with the Renaissance Festival Podcast (how I originally found your numerous podcast projects) and the Celtic Christmas Podcast.  I greatly appreciate what you do with the podcast, airing music of wide-ranging musicians I would not discover otherwise. You asked in this most recent episode (the first I listened to when it was actually released; I really did just catch up) whether we listen with others or alone.  I share podcasts and individual episodes I like, but no one I know listens to podcasts as much as I do.  So, I have taken to sharing individual songs with people, and noting that I discovered them through this podcast.  As for what I do while listening (another question of yours), this is usually working on art for a comic page or going for a walk. Anyway, thank you so much for your podcasts and for the music they introduce to listeners like myself!  :-)" Mathew Solomon emailed some photos: "A Bostonian expat cooking in Istanbul while listening to your podcast. Hey Marc! I've been listening to your podcast for about a year now. I am not Irish by any means, but traditional Irish music has always held a special place in my heart. Its warmth, human spirit, and general optimism despite hardship is a source of comfort and inspiration. My hometown of Boston has a rich history of Irish music, and one of my favorite local haunts is the Burren in Somerville, a traditional Irish pub with regular Irish music featuring local and international artists. Currently I am making a new home for myself abroad, in Istanbul, and your podcast has been a reliable way to help me feel grounded and at home in this new, exhilarating city. I am an avid home cook, and I always look forward to a new episode to give me more wonderful music to listen to while cooking. Below are pictures of some traditional Turkish meals I have cooked while listening to your podcast, and the view from my balcony from which Irish music can be heard emanating. I am also a musician, but not one who would fit naturally into the traditional Irish folk band. Anyone who wants to help me find a way to fit trombone into an Irish folk sound, give me a call! Thank you for spreading such excellent music; I just finished the latest episode (#520) and I am already looking forward to the next one. Cheers, sláinte, and serefe!"  

An Irish Airman #522

Be a part of Ireland with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Gaelynn Lea, Adam Young, Ashley Davis, Yeats in Song, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Thom Dunn, Jesse Ferguson, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Laughing Jack, The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater, Bang On The Ear, The High Kings, Will Macmorran, Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps, Drumspyder, The Elders, Skully I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - Gaelynn Lea "Boys of Bluehill" from The Songs We Sing Along the Way 3:46 - WELCOME 5:02 - Adam Young "Forever Young" from Yearbook 8:26 - Ashley Davis "The Pity of Love" from I Am of Ireland / Yeats in Song 10:49 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "The Shady Spot" from Blue Skies Above 14:37 - Thom Dunn "Follow Me Up To Carlow / Éamonn an Chnoic" from Forfocséic, Volume 1 Pronunciation: Éamonn an Chnoic"  - AY-mon un CUN-ic 18:42 - FEEDBACK 24:27 - Jesse Ferguson "The Old Polina" from Sea Shanties 27:37 - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh "Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór" from Neadú Pronunciation: Murr-en Nick OWL-ee Pronunciation: Neadú - Nyad-EW 31:11 - Laughing Jack "Sylvest (Live)" from Live at the Indy Folk Series 35:24 - The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater "The Dryads" from Illumina 39:02 - Bang On The Ear "Wellerman" from F15TEEN 41:38 - The High Kings "Farewell to Nova Scotia" from Home From Home 44:15 - THANKS 45:51 - Will Macmorran "New Ritual" from Glen Echo 48:47 - Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps "Take Me Back to the Valley" from Single 52:04 - Drumspyder "The Dunmore Lasses" from Kenning 56:06 - The Elders "Naughty Bridget" from Story Road 1:00:31 - CLOSING 1:01:32 - Skully “Blackbird” from IRISH Makeover The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on 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/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the independent Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I’m looking for some good stories to share on our companion podcast. Pub Songs & Stories is a Virtual Public House for musicians to share the stories and inspiration behind their music. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And if you pledge $5 or more per episode, you’ll also get the all new music-only episodes. I introduce the show, play non-stop music for nearly an hour, and then close the show. Plus, you’ll get access to hundreds of free MP3 downloads. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Matt and Joan, Richard B who raised his pledge, Gaelynn Lea, Perry Thompson You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com I missed this congrats from Jarrod Reynolds: "Hey Marc, Congrats on the 500th episode. I highly enjoy the podcast. One of my ancestral lines is Irish so Irish music has a special place in my heart, and the fact I've been to scotland, makes it that much more special. I was wondering if you had any suggestions for instrumental irish harp artists that specialize in jigs and reels. Slainte" Domenico Rossi emailed a photo: "Hi Marc! It's Domenico here, from Italy! I'm just listening to your podcast (ep. 517) while I'm finishing up details of my final thesis. You know how it works: each time you write even a single letter, images go everywhere, and you have to put them again in the correct place. And, of course, there always are small changes to do... and your wonderful podcast is here to help me! Since I've become a patreon some months ago I can hear the episodes some days before usual, and it's a great way to start the week! (or also finish it, by listening to them again and again!) Thanks for your work God bless you Slainte" Joe Christensen emailed: "Hi Marc. I've been listening and subscribing to your podcast for a long while. You have been, for a while now, asking what we are doing while we listen. I don't have a photo for you, but I am usually grading physics homework. Although they are unaware of it, I am quite sure the students appreciate that my mood is jaunty while I grade their work. Speaking of students, which is my actual reason for writing, during the pandemic, I have been recording and posting my lectures so that students who are in quarantine, are caring for others who are sick, or are simply cautious about bringing the virus home to others can keep up with my class. Inspired by my gratitude to you for diligently maintaining the practice of including timestamps in all of your show notes (I can't tell you how helpful that has been), I started time-stamping my 50-minute lectures. Many students have expressed to me their gratitude for my effort in that regard and I wanted to share that gratitude with you. Your patience and attention to detail has benefits not just for those of us who listen and buy music we hear, but also has secondary benefits to those your listeners also interact with. You are positively impacting in many ways. Speaking of that, I am also grateful whenever you stand up for the women of Irish music, the LGBT community, and your broader support of a variety of people and cultures. Thank you! Happy holidays. I hope you and your family are safe and healthy.”

I Am of Ireland #521

Let’s head over the moor from here to beyond with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Talisk, Dram & Go, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, Kennedy's Kitchen, Jeff Blaney, Band O'Brothers, Fir Arda, John Mcgaha, The Munster Men, Wicked Tinkers, The Guinness Brothers, Aerialists, Caliceltic, THE DIVINERS I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on socials or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - Talisk "Beyond" from Beyond 6:11 - WELCOME 7:24 - Dram & Go "Famous Baravan" from Heads, Tails, and Heart 12:41 - Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne "Willie O" from Kind Providence 16:01 - Kennedy's Kitchen "The Swallow's Tail Reel/The Sailor's Bonnet/Over The Moor To Maggie" from The Birds Upon The Trees 20:21 - Jeff Blaney "The Mockingbird" from Exodus 23:13 - FEEDBACK 27:15 - Band O'Brothers "The Whiskey Spider" from Band O'Brothers 31:44 - Fir Arda "Kean O'Hara" from Carolan's Receipt for Drinking 34:15 - John Mcgaha "The Final Trawl" from Origins 39:00 - The Munster Men "The rare auld mountain dew" from Tasting The Waters 43:24 - THANKS 46:33 - Wicked Tinkers "Those Marching O'Neills" from Hammered 51:20 - The Guinness Brothers "Whiskey in the Jar" from Live Craic 55:30 - Aerialists "Que Forte Diamante" from Dear Sienna 59:25 - Caliceltic "Evening Sun" from Staycation 1:02:16 - CLOSING 1:03:31 - THE DIVINERS "Steppin' Out / Farewell to Connolly Road" from earshot (EP) The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on 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/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the independent Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I hope you had a great summer. It’s officially over for me. And I’m thrilled. Because this means I get to put my focus back on promoting the podcast and creating music. The things I love. I’m already finishing up my next album called Selcouth. I have some fun songs on it. Both traditional songs as well as my fusion of sci fi and fantasy. I should have another song to share in a few weeks. I one final question before we continue the show. Do you listen to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast by yourself or with others? Let me know. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I’m looking for some good stories to share. Pub Songs & Stories is our companion podcast. I share the stories and inspiration behind the songs. If you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, or from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email at celticpodcast@gmail.com. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record it for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Dan mcDade, Morgan George, Samir Malak, Patricia Conner, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson Designs, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Hank Woodward, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. While I’m mentioning Patreon, I should point out, there are a lot of Celtic musicians on Patreon. I have a blog post listing most of them. If there’s a band missing, let me know. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Gaelynn Lea Tressler joined Patreon and emailed: "Thanks for making this podcast! Hello! I am a new (but huge!) fan of this podcast. My husband and I started listening to Trip to the Cottage's back catalog (from Radio Kerry) way back in March 2020 but it went off the air and they recently seem to have taken down all the old episodes, alas! So we needed a new Celtic music fix for our nightly Guinness by the fire! :) This is a great show. Thanks for making it, and I am so pumped there are over 500 episodes to go back to as a new listener! On a side note, I am a fiddler/songwriter and I have done some live-looped renditions of traditional Celtic tunes like The Parting Glass, Swallowtail Jig, Rites of Man, and others. Take care and keep up the great work! Truly" Find her music on bandcamp or her website and here is her website. Peter Bengtson emailed a photo: "Hi Mark, I did go on Podcast Awards and voted for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast for the 2 categories you mentioned. I was out this morning doing one of my adjacent neighborhood walks.  I was listening to episode #517,  Women of Summer.  A very enjoyable episode!  I covered 5.35 miles, gained only 162 feet elevation gain (pretty flat).  It took me 2 hours.  I had given up on finding something interesting to photograph.  Then I found:" Woodland Folk sent a bunch of pictures over the past month. I’m gonna include many of them in the shownotes and wrote: “A calming,summer hour of Voices and melody...Thank u” 

Over the Moor #520

School is back in session in Georgia. So let's enjoy the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Tartanic, Bay Allen, ÚLLA, Sue Spencer, Jesse Ferguson, Duncan Mclauchlan, Glaucia Carvalho, The Gothard Sisters, Matthew Young, Brad Reid, The Munster Men, No Murder No Moustache, Ockham's Razor, Banda Gaites Camín de Fierro, Blaggards, Caliceltic I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - Tartanic "Airholes" from Unleashed 6:26 - WELCOME 7:06 - Bay Allen "Hector the Hero" from Celtic Whispers 9:22 - ÚLLA "P Stands for Paddy" from Ulla 13:55 - Sue Spencer "The Ship's in Full Sail" from North Shore 15:51 - Jesse Ferguson "If I Was a Blackbird" from Sailor Songs 20:00 - FEEDBACK 22:50 - Duncan Mclauchlan and Glaucia Carvalho "McPherson's rant" from McLauchlan's Celtic Brew 26:58 - The Gothard Sisters "The Golden Thread" from Dragonfly 30:03 - Matthew Young "Humors of Whiskey" from Here's to Dear Old Erin 33:50 - Brad Reid "Hills of Glenorchy" from New Scotland 37:04 - The Munster Men "Billy Taylor" from Tasting The Waters 41:33 - THANKS 43:28 - No Murder No Moustache "Sut Tyfodd Y Gath Mor Dew?" from The Odds Are Stacked Against 46:05 - Ockham's Razor "King of the Faeries" from Secrets and Silence 48:50 - Banda Gaites Camín de Fierro "Dias Mejores" from Rock & Fierro 53:45 - Blaggards "Spanish Lady" from BLAGMATIC 57:16 - CLOSING 58:27 - Caliceltic "The Tippler" from Staycation The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on 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/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I’m looking for some good stories to share. You see, I also host the Pub Songs Podcast. I started sharing stories from musicians about their songs. I’d like to do more of those. So if you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email at celticpodcast@gmail.com. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Dan mcDade, Andrew Montain, Larry Rosenblum You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Sandra Cleary emailed: "Hi Marc, Ive been searching for ages for some free music and adore your celtic podcast.  Found yours last month and have been loving it. I usually listen while driving or walking my dog but today my workmate is being particularly loud on the phone, so Im drowning her out with some awesome music and your cheery voice while tackling emails and spreadsheets. Thank you for doing this, i didnt realise how much i love celtic music until this podcast. Sandra, New Zealander living in Australia" Danny emailed: "Thanks Mark for featuring Emma Langford. I met her at Millwaukee irishfest two years ago for her first American appearance.  Huge fan ever since. I’m covering one of her songs this weekend in Galena at Frank ODowd’s in the Irish Cottage. She is such a talent.  Thank you for promoting her. Slan" Michael Truman Cavanaugh emailed: "Hi Marc, I've been a dedicated listener for a year now. I'm currently on my third pass through all the shows, starting from episode one. I love your cast and its constantly playing around the house, in the car, while I'm working, or while I'm exercising. I'm happy to say that I am increasing my membership to Celtic Legends. It's a move I've wanted to make for a long time, but until recently I was unemployed due to the pandemic. I'm happy to say I now have a great job with good pay and I'm able to keep my personal promise of increasing my contribution. Thanks for all you do for independent artists and the greater Celtic community. Slainte."

P Stands for Paddy #519

Cozy on up in an Irish cottage with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. ÚLLA, Steve Gibb, Willowgreen, Tartanic, Andreas Transø, Marc Gunn, Brobdingnagian Bards, Andrew McKee The Irish Bard, Kinnfolk, The Munster Men, Clann An Drumma, Old Man Flanagan's Ghost, The Badpiper, Celtic Rebels Band,, Loveridge, The Longest Johns, Battlelegs, Screaming Orphans, Blaggards, Ockham's Razor I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:05 - ÚLLA "Fr. Kelly Set (Reels)" from Ulla 4:08 - WELCOME 5:01 - Steve Gibb "3 Irish Jigs (The Frieze Breeches, Totes Adorbs, Morgan Rattler)" from The Boatman 10:00 - Willowgreen "From an Irish Cottage" from Inland Sea 13:23 - Tartanic "Dance of the Ice Weasles" from Uncivilized Check out their Pub Story in show #233. 16:07 - Andreas Transø "Winter Broke Me" from The Earth and Everything in It 18:32 - FEEDBACK 20:40 - Marc Gunn, Brobdingnagian Bards, Andrew McKee The Irish Bard “By Amazing Grace” from Selcouth 24:46 - Kinnfolk "Roll the Old Chariot" from Kinnfolk 27:47 - The Munster Men "Good old times / Night hawk" from Tasting The Waters 31:54 - Clann An Drumma "Ghosts of Culloden" from Order of the Stag 36:12 - Old Man Flanagan's Ghost "The Belle of Belfast City (Live)" from LIVE 38:20 - The Badpiper "Scotland's No Slave" from Tradical 40:26 - Celtic Rebels "The Wild Colonial Boy" from Thirty-Two United 43:35 - THANKS 45:42 - Loveridge feat. The Longest Johns "The Doom Bar" from As the Crow Flies 48:32 - Battlelegs "South Australia" from Save The Humans 50:16 - Screaming Orphans "Summerfly" from Sliabh Liag 53:27 - Blaggards "Moonshiner" from BLAGMATIC 56:28 - CLOSING 57:48 - Ockham's Razor "Morning Bell (The Puca's Song)" from Secrets and Silence The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on 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/.   WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I’m looking for some good stories to share. You see, I also host the Pub Songs Podcast. I started sharing stories from musicians about their songs. I’d like to do more of those. So if you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email at marc@marcgunn.com. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons:  Dan mcDade, Morgan George, Samir Malak, Carol Baril, Michael Truman Cavanaugh, Miranda Nelson Designs, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast   I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Peter Bengston emailed a photo: "Hope this works for you.  You can see finger rock in this photo." Greg Williams emailed photos: "Hi Mark,  Love the show, I’m listening while planning my route for a paramotoring competition called the icarus X trophy. It’s a gruelling route flying solo and unsupported for hundreds of miles around the south west of the UK. You’re coming on the adventure too, I’m saving up one or two shows to listen to via Bluetooth helmet en route to keep me company. Thanks to you and all of your artists and helpers." 

An Irish Cottage #518

It’s a summer with great Celtic women on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The Gothard Sisters, The Bookends, Erin Ruth, Liesel Wilson, Emma Langford, Willowgreen, Elizabeth Sutherland, Anna Bosnick, Tullamore, The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater, Norah Rendell, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Sora, Amelia Hogan #celticwomen #summerwomen #celticmusic I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! VOTE IN THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE PODCAST AWARDSThe 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards are now accepting nominations! You can nominate the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast by voting online, from now until July 31, 2021 at PodcastAwards.com for both the music category, and the overall people's choice category. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - The Gothard Sisters "Hurricane Ridge" from Dragonfly 3:31 - WELCOME 5:21 - The Bookends "The Millhouse" from Chapter One Cait Watson: Whistle Miriam Hopf: Piano 7:56 - Erin Ruth "The Foggy Dew" from Erin Ruth 11:11 - Liesel Wilson "Horse Racing" from The Path 12:57 - Emma Langford "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" from Quiet Giant 16:12 - FEEDBACK 18:38 - Willowgreen "Tickle Cove Pond" from Inland Sea Sue Spencer: Guitar, Vocals, Button Accordion Georganne Hunter: Gaelic Harp, Whistle Mary Lou Williams: Vocals, bodhran Wendy Nelson: Hammered Dulcimer Liesel Wilson: Fiddle, Vocals Bridget Spencer: FIddle, Octave mandolin Ella Branca: Gaelic Harp 22:52 - Elizabeth Sutherland "Selkie Call of the Sea" from Forest Dreams 26:06 - Anna Bosnick "Eddy & Back / Where's Your Flipping Fiddle / Millenium Bridge" from The Ring 31:57 - Tullamore "Factory Girl" from Timber & Stream Rachel Gaither: Fiddle, Guitar, Vocals Mary Hanover: Hammered Dulcimer, Vocals 38:37 - THANKS 39:45 - The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater "Wolf Dream" from Illumina 44:33 - Norah Rendell "Forty Fishermen" from Spinning Yarns 49:09 - The Merry Wives of Windsor "I'm a Rover" from Buy Yourself Another 52:28 - Sora "Away" from Ghostlines 56:59 - CLOSING 57:54 - Amelia Hogan "Cornish Lads" from Dispossessed The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on 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/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. I have a very special request. In order to play bands on this podcast, I have to have their permission. In the past, I needed their permission for each individual album that they released. That’s rather confusing for most artists. So, I recently updated my permission form. When an artist submits their music now, That permission form is good until 2025. So all new music they submit can be played on the podcast. I am slowly reaching out to past artists on this show who have new music. But of course, there are hundreds of artists who were played on this podcast. If one of your favorite musicians has released a new album in the past five years, can you do us all a favor and ask them to submit their permission to the podcast. After you email them, drop me an email and tell me the name of the band. I will reach out to them and see if I can get their new music on the show. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I’m looking for some good stories to share. You see, I also host the Pub Songs Podcast. I started sharing stories from musicians about their songs. I’d like to do more of those. So if you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email at marc@marcgunn.com. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. And starting in August, Song Hengers will get talk-free episodes. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Erica Portnoy, Michael Downerd, Peter Bengtson, Dave Howard Coons You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Martin Donison emailed a photo: "Hey there Marc! Martin here, found out about this show from listening to your Songs from the Verse Firefly podcast! Remember? Supposed to have you guys on my show SiberCast to talk Firefly sometime! Thought I'd share this with ya...just bought an electric bike to commute to work to save on gas money and mileage on my Jeep. It's about 40km and an hour ride, so I bought a bike helmet with speakers built in and Bluetooth connectivity, so I can listen to stuff during the journey...well your show is perfect listening for the Alberta countryside as I ride and it's about the same length too! Thanks for coming along with me! :)" 

Women of Summer #517

Man up the music around the house with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free! Brad Reid, Flook, ÚLLA, John Mcgaha, Emma Langford, The Gothard Sisters, Old Man Flanagan's Ghost, The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater, Duncan McLauchlan and Glaucia Carvalho, No Murder No Moustache, Count Beetle, Camin de Fierro Pipe Band, Tuatha de Danann, The Badpiper I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! VOTE IN THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE PODCAST AWARDS The 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards are now accepting nominations! You can nominate the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast by voting online, from now until July 31, 2021 at PodcastAwards.com for both the music category, and the overall people's choice category. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - Brad Reid "Trip to Peggy's Cove" from New Scotland 3:24 - WELCOME 4:10 - Flook "Flutopia" from Flatfish 12:07 - ÚLLA "Peggy Gordon" from Ulla 16:34 - John Mcgaha "Man of the House / The Silver Spear / The Blue Idol" from Origins 21:24 - Emma Langford "The Seduction of Eve" from Quiet Giant 27:25 - FEEDBACK 31:02 - The Gothard Sisters "Wise One" from Dragonfly 35:12 - Old Man Flanagan's Ghost "Fisher's Hornpipe" from LIVE 38:39 - The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater "The Faerie Ring" from Illumina 42:19 - Duncan McLauchlan and Glaucia Carvalho "The bog down in the valley" from McLauchlan's Celtic Brew 45:47 - THANKS 48:29 - Count Beetle "The Rising of the Moon" from Night Blue 51:37 - No Murder No Moustache "Sing! Fight! Run! Survive!" from The Odds Are Stacked Against 54:05 - Camin de Fierro Pipe Band "Enredando" from Rock & Fierro 58:56 - Tuatha de Danann "The Wind That Shakes The Barley" from In Nomine Éireann 1:02:26 - CLOSING 1:04:05 - The Badpiper "Pipe 'n' Slippers" from Tradical The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on 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/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I’m looking for some good stories to share. You see, I also host the Pub Songs Podcast. I started sharing stories from musicians about their songs. I’d like to do more of those. So if you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email at marc@marcgunn.com. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! It is because of you that I release this show almost every week. But I want to let you know about a big change this coming to the Song Hengers on Patreon. I started Song Henge in 2006. It was a way to support the podcast when amazing services like Patreon were not available. I sent Song Hengers an album per month of free MP3s from some of the artists on the show. I released 168 of those albums over the past 15 years thanks to the generosity of the musicians on this show. When I started the Patreon page, I continued that feature for everyone who pledged $5 or more per episode. There are over 60 albums currently available for Patrons. However, the world seems to be moving away from MP3s. So I decided to discontinue that service at the end of this year. It’s time for a change. I still want something special for Song Hengers. That has finally come. Starting in August, Song Hengers will get a talk-free episode, much like the Sleepytime episode that was released in May. I’ll introduce the show, you can listen to the music straight through for about an hour, then I’ll remind listeners to look up the artists. Each episode will also include complete shownotes and chapters so you can easily skip around to the artists you enjoy, just like regular episodes. Because I DO want you to keep visiting these artists. But it’ll be much more music focused. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Thomas B, Chris S, Jennifer W, Emilia L, Solis TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Peter Bengtson emailed: "Hi Marc, Thanks for the personal message welcoming me to the magazine & Podcast.  I only bumped into the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast a couple of weeks ago.  I'm retired and listen to music quite a lot. I started out listening to folk & bluegrass music.  Sometime in the 90s I sort of switched to classical music and opera. The Covid restrictions have pushed me into taking long walks every day.  I live in Tucson AZ, so these days I have to start walking at sunrise (5:30) these days.  I usually walk for about 2 hours.  Yesterday I listened to your Celtic Women #503 on the first half of the walk.  The second half to Aria Code (opera).  On the drive home I listened to Symphony Hall on SeriusXM.  I enjoyed all three. I really don't like "recurring donations"  If you are a tax deductible organization with a Tax identification number, I can make a donation from my charitable account.  If you are not a tax deductible organization, I can send you a check. I'm looking forward to reading the Celtic Music Magazine and listening to your podcast." He emailed a photo: "Guard Chickens during this morning’s hike listening and enjoying episode 510" Make a donation. Juan Manuel Herrera emailed: "¡Hola, Marc! I'm listening to the #509 while trying to organize the rest of my year activities, in a cold night here in Tandil, Argentina. I always loved celtic sounds. When I listened to your podcast for the first time last year I immediately liked it. It's wonderful! Thank you! ¡Muchas gracias! ¡Saludos!" Shel O'Toole emailed: "I thoroughly enjoyed today's show. From the opening tune to the beautiful song that you left us with. As I soaked up the sun through my front window the sounds of my culture brought my soul alive and my whole being smiles. Thank you. Warmly, Shel"

Man of the House #516

Take your hat off while drinking your beer on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The Flying Toads, Wicked Tinkers, Emma Langford, Doolin', Ed Miller, Jim Nelson, The Black Velvet Band, Tim Hill, Seamus Kennedy, Flashpoint, Mazz O'Flaherty, The Borrowed Angels, Bang On The Ear, Duncan McLauchlan, Sprag Session, The Langer's Ball, Two O'Clock Courage I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can get Celtic music news in your inbox. The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2021 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - The Flying Toads "Peata Beag Do Mháthar" from Warts 'n All Pronunciation Peata Beag Do Mháthar - Pyata byug doh vah-her 3:44 - WELCOME 4:31 - Wicked Tinkers "Just Some Jigs (Live)" from Banger for Breakfast 7:58 - Emma Langford "You Are Not Mine" from Sowing Acorns 11:41 - Doolin' "Wind Her Up" from Doolin' 16:07 - Ed Miller "Capernaum" from Follow The Music 18:23 - FEEDBACK 21:09 - Jim Nelson of The Black Velvet Band "Hats Off to Beer" from Singles 23:30 - Tim Hill "Jim Conroy's/The Miners of Wicklow/Billy McCormack's" from Ceol ag an nGeata: Music at the Gate Pronunciation Ceol ag an nGeata - Qol egg na nGyata 27:46 - Seamus Kennedy "Mormond Braes" from Favorite Selections 29:49 - Flashpoint "Hymn of the Patriot" from Jammed 34:23 - The Borrowed Angels "Síocháin I Do Chroí - Let There Be Peace" from The Borrowed Angels Singing Songs By Mazz O'Flaherty Pronunciation Síocháin I Do Chroí  - See-a-cawn i doh cree 38:02 - THANKS 40:04 - Bang On The Ear "Mairi's Wedding" from Tales From The Glen 42:38 - Duncan McLauchlan "Eilean a' cheo" from A different flag Pronunciation Eilean a' cheo - Ale-een a K-yo 47:13 - Sprag Session "Digsy's" from Sprag Session 50:21 - The Langer's Ball "Cork Dry Gin" from Whiskey Outlaws 52:40 - CLOSING 54:14 - Two O'Clock Courage "I Live Not Where I Love" from Postcards from Home The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on 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/. WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. ATTN Celtic Musicians. I’m looking for some good stories to share. You see, I also host the Pub Songs Podcast. I started sharing stories from musicians about their songs. I’d like to do more of those. So if you have a story that you’d like to share about a song, from a gig, or maybe even just a piece of Celtic history that you love. Drop me an email at marc@marcgunn.com. Put “Pub Story” in the show subject. Tell me about your story. Maybe I’ll ask you to record your story for the show. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Ita Howlett, James O`Connor, Rian P Kegerreis, Dave Hladilek, You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Sean Topkok emailed a photo: “Happy Father’s Day, Marc I remember when your daughter was first born. You ask what we are doing while listening to the Irish and Celtic Podcast. I listen several times throughout the week, but my favorite time is when I walk my kayak upriver in Fairbanks, Alaska, and paddle back to my neighborhood. This usually takes about three hours total, so I enjoy listening to all the great artists featured in your podcast. Thanks for continuing to introduce me to various groups and keep up the great work. PS: You can see my tattoo of the Irish flag in the photo.” Dennis McLaughlin emailed from Boise, Idaho: “I just wanted to send a shout out about this week's podcast. I recently became a $5 an episode patron after just being a listener for a while.   As I sat listening to this week's music it was a rainy day here in Boise Idaho and the music was perfect!  I picked up some new artists to follow (Eira, Beth Patterson, and Thomas Patrick Kenny) as well. I am a musician and have played drums with our local pipes and drums bands and always appreciate the great independent artists that play at our local Celtic festival which has unfortunately been canceled last year and looks like this year as well. I also maintain the website for the Western USA MacLachlan Clan. Thanks for all you do concerning things Celtic music, pubs and travel.”

Hats Off to Beer #515

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