Little Fairy #704

There's a little fairy sharing her love of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #704 . Subscribe now!

Flook, Kinnfolk, Katie Jane Band, Malin Lewis, Brobdingnagian Bards, The Lilies of the Midwest, Olivia Bradley, On The Lash, Golden Bough, Clare Sands, Brian Finnegan, CaliCeltic, Robert Zielinski, Bealtaine, Amelia Hogan

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VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025

This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks.

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:06 - Flook "Jig for Sham / The Dawn Wall / Johnny D's / Timewaver" from Sanju

6:17 - WELCOME

9:23 - Kinnfolk "The Star Above the Mountain Set" from Star Above The Mountain

14:36 - Katie Jane Band "Wild Rover" from Wild One

17:42 - Malin Lewis "Cycle Lane" from Halocline

21:46 - Brobdingnagian Bards "South Australia" from Another Faire to Remember

24:51 - FEEDBACK

28:41 - The Lilies of the Midwest "The Sliabh Luachra National Anthem" from Cat's Ceili

31:36 - Olivia Bradley "Little Fairy (feat. Ashley Davis)" from single

36:01 - On The Lash "Timmy Clifford's/The Rookery" from Fireside

39:56 - Golden Bough "Loch Lomond" from Westering Home

44:24 - THANKS

46:36 - Clare Sands, Brian Finnegan "Dealán Dé" from Gormacha

50:30 - CaliCeltic "Bounty on My Head" from Paddy Paradise

53:50 - Robert Zielinski "Drunken Piper" from The Day Dawn

54:46 - Bealtaine "McAlpine's Fusiliers" from single

58:04 - CLOSING

59:17 - Amelia Hogan "Come Away In" from Burnished

1:03:56 - CREDITS

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode.

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* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music.

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What is an Album Pin?

An album pin is a lapel pin with artwork inspired by a specific album or song from an album. It could be the actual album artwork or it could be inspired by a specific track on the album.

The best album pins stand out on their own. They appeal to more than just your fans. It is simple, bold, and visually engaging. However, what truly makes it an "album pin" is that the purchaser also gets a digital album with their pin.

I have an entire blog on my website with details including templates for you to make your own album pin jacket.

🌿 Celtic Spring Challenge – Walk, Listen, Give Back! 🌿

This April, embrace the spirit of spring with the Celtic Spring Challenge—a simple way to enjoy music, stay active, and help the planet!

Here's the challenge:

🎶 Listen to Celtic Music – Fill your walks with the energy of jigs, reels, and ballads. Let the rhythm guide your steps! Pick your favorite band or listen to the podcast.

🚶‍♂️ Walk for 30 Minutes – Get outside, breathe in the fresh air, and move your body every day for a month.

♻️ Pick Up 3 Pieces of Trash – Make your surroundings a little cleaner while you're at it. Every small action adds up!

Join in and share your experience using #CelticSpringChallenge—let's celebrate spring with great music, healthy habits, and a cleaner world.

Are you in? Lace up, press play, and let's make April count!

THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!

You Make the Music Happen! I'm in awe of your generosity. You're the heartbeat of this podcast—the reason I bring you fresh Celtic tunes every week.

Your kindness fuels everything. It covers our brilliant engineer, our talented designer, and the Celtic Music Magazineeditor. It spreads this music far and wide. It even lets me buy the music you love and gives me the time to craft each episode just for you.

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All this for as little as $4 a month—less than a pint of Guinness, yet enough to keep the music alive and thriving.

Join us today. Let's make this music last forever.

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TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS

Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.

In 2026, we're traveling to the Celtic nation of Galicia in Spain.

We'll dive deep into the history and legends of the Galician Celts, uncovering their connections to Ireland, Scotland, and beyond. We'll walk the same lands where Celtic warriors once roamed, hear the myths passed down through generations, and experience the magic of authentic Galician Celtic music, alive with passion and history.

This isn't just a trip—it's a journey into the heart of a Celtic culture unlike any other. Will you join us?

Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

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I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? I'd love to see a picture of what you're doing while listening. Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? Send a picture.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

Sarah Lucas emailed: "Hello, Marc! I often listen to the podcast while I'm working. Many of the artists are new to me, but I do love it when you play some of my local favorites - The Secret Commonwealth, Clare Cunningham & The Sternwheelers to name a few. But this week, I heard an old favorite of mine, Broken Wings by Cherish the Ladies. Years ago, a 2 - disc Celtic compilation CD called Song of the Green Linnet made its way into my possession. It quickly became a favorite, and the first track on disc 2 happens to be Broken Wings. What a beautiful song! I loved hearing it on your podcast, as well as your interviews with Cherish the Ladies last year. Keep up the good work!"

Jared wrote: "Hi there. I just wanted to let you know that I've been listening to you while I've been writing my Celtic LitRPG books. It's been great. If you feel like giving a shoutout or checking out my books yourself, you can find them here: https://longwinded.one/books/ Thanks again"

Shel O'Toole wrote: "Hi Marc, I heard you are going to Wexford. I want to alert you to a wonderful musician who lives in Wexford. Jonny Tennant is his name and he is part of the Traditional Arts Collective.

I met Jonny back in 1998 when I attended the Irish Music Summer School at the University of Limerick. We hung out every time I was in Dublin. He showed me the versatility of the bodhran when he took me to a blues club and played along with the musicians there. He's a singer/songwriter. He plays guitar, bazouki, bodhran and the dourd.

I'm sure meeting him would be a fabulous experience for those sharing this adventure in Wexford. Kind regards. Shel O'Toole, Singer of Songs, Teller of Tales, Weaver of Webs"