High Kings & The Heart of Celtic Music #748

What do a slip jig, a sailor's lament, a whiskey - soaked anthem, and a timeless Irish air all have in common? They're all in episode 748 of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast — and you won't want to miss a single track - - Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!

Irish Millie, Alex Sturbaum, Kera - Lynne Newman, Kinnfolk, Jenny and the Weazels, Tiller's Folly, Sean Heely, Beth Patterson, Lane to the Glen, Sue Tillotson, Jim Cunningham, Jim Tillotson, Dan Possumato, Kevin Burke, Frances Cunningham, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, The Far North, Shades of Green, The Muckers, Rogue Diplomats, The High Kings

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:07 - Irish Millie "Slip Jig" from GRACE

1:55 - WELCOME

5:05 - Alex Sturbaum "Happy to Meet, Sorry to Part / The Coachman's Whip / My Maryanne (feat. Kera - Lynne Newman)" from Slash

8:26 - Kinnfolk "The Hat Song" from The Knotted Circle

13:48 - Jenny and the Weazels "The Goldfinch (Live at the Jackson Theater)" from Single

18:33 - Tiller's Folly "Far End of the Road" from Far End of the Road

22:34 - FEEDBACK

25:57 - Sean Heely and Beth Patterson "Socair Ort, a Dhòmhnaill, Seall!" from Stir the Blood to Fire

30:31 - Lane to the Glen "Aughamore : The Bog of Allen : Tom Maguire's Fancy (Reels)" from Lane to the Glen

34:02 - Sue Tillotson & Jim Cunningham "Bonnie Ship the Diamond / Celtic Society Quickstep (feat. Jim Tillotson)" from Water Horse

37:21 - Dan Possumato "Da Eye Wifey (feat. Kevin Burke & Frances Cunningham)" from An Teachín Gorm

39:57 - Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones "The Galtee Mountain Boy" from Let Ye All Be Irish Tonight

43:19 - THANKS

45:39 - The Far North "Sailor And The Sea" from Songs For Weathering Storms

49:08 - Shades of Green "I'm Irish" from Conversations We Never Had

51:46 - The Muckers "Whiskey Tango" from Whiskey Tango

56:37 - Rogue Diplomats "Come Out Ye Black And Tans" from Whiskey Picnic

59:57 - CLOSING

1:00:56 - The High Kings "Red Is The Rose" from Decade: Best Of The High Kings

1:04:05 - CREDITS

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Join us Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 12 to 6 PM for the Irish & Celtic Music PodFest and Arts Market at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Georgia.

Spend the afternoon surrounded by live Celtic and folk music from Kinnfolk, The Muckers, May Will Bloom, and Marc Gunn. Grab a pint, enjoy the tunes, and share the energy of a true Celtic gathering.

While the music plays, explore our Arts Market filled with handmade crafts, art, and unique gifts from local creators. It's a celebration of music, creativity, and community — all in one place.

Come for the songs. Stay for the spirit. We'll see you at The Lost Druid on March 8. 🍀

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Oh! And this is the first festival where every artist will have at least one album pin available. You can wear the music you enjoy at the festival. Supplies are limited.

A HUGE CELTIC THANK YOU TO

Jim & Jan Cz, JBVENTERSDIKE, Emily Gaskill, Angela Rhodes, Rich & Leslie Maynard, Laura S., Andrew Hill, Jeffrey Meyer, Stephyn Butcher, Andrew D. Huber, Scott S., Tony Buckley, Cathy, Dmitrii Celt, Dell Christy, Juliette L., Saffron, Tracy O'Shea, Kris Dobie, Renee Bashor , Genevieve Slunka, A. Jackson, Rachel Barckhaus, Arcane R&D, Jeff A, Bernie Olson, John Sharkey White II

THANKS TO

Dr. Mary C. Crowell, James Martin, J.E. Baker, Jennifer Pyle, Victor Roberts, Anonymous, Auron, Joan Griffy, Tony Finan, Marianne T, Mike of Many, Samuel Sheets, Bill Bibo Jr, Robert Early, The Muckers, Jerrie the filkferengi, SunflowerP, Hollis, Brettany H. Boozer, James Rowland, Ben Doran, Carol "I See A Cat" Donahue, Sam and Mike Cavanaugh, Beth Hoffman, Mark Peters, Kevin Schreur, Mike, Dennis D., Kathie Obuchowski, No but thanks, Jason Youngberg, Tom Field, Peter Murray, Emily S., Eddie Biggins, Brian Staab, Gary R Hook, Shorter family, Alan L. Schindler, Kelly, Richard Johnson, Paul Crowley, Lisa Waller, Mike Runnels, John Fiala, Chris Mortika, Kellyn Owens, Piers, Shaun Reeser, Rachel Woodring, Hank Woodward, Gary Neal of Annapolis Maryland, Brian McReynolds, Crab Donkey, Metta RavenHeart, or just Metta., William C Francis, Rowan Stone, A. Nony Mous, Larry Rosenblum, Ron Poteet, Matthew Newman, Charlie Hunt, Asa, Rob Clancy, Thomas Michl

ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC

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Joel K emailed: "I have been listening for 10 years. Please please just keep it about the music. I love the music. I don't care about the politics. Those are your opinions that have nothing to do with the music. If I wanted to listen to libtard propaganda I'd listen to NPR. THANKS"

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This podcast has, since the beginning, stood with individual artists and against corporations and billionaires. I've talked about it in nearly every episode since this podcast started in 2005 when I asked you to support independent music.

Since its earliest days, Celtic music has been a tool for fighting injustice and tyranny. Sadly, authoritarianism has come to America culminating in the brutal murder of two American citizens plus racist attacks by our government against citizens and immigrants alike.

To be clear, this is just another billionaire grab for power. If speaking out against murder, hate and injustice is too liberal, I kindly recommend you find a different podcast to listen to. I believe it's my duty as an American to speak up against this evil.

While this is not and will not be a full on political podcast, I am actively looking for modern Celtic rebel songs to fight back with music.

I also recommend you do what all people should do in our society. Fight back with your wallet.

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Corporations have no conscience. They only follow money. So consider unsubscribing. I know we can't drop all of these companies. But I bet you can easily drop one.

Speaking of money, I also know I will lose financial supporters of this podcast and the next one because of this response.

But I can't sit quietly while people are being treated inhumanly. There are always better options.

Even using the term libtard tells me that you are succumbing to billionaire manipulation to dehumanize people.

We are all worthy of respect. You are worthy of respect. Each of you is worthy and deserves respect.

I encourage all of you listening to speak up against injustice. Contact your government representatives. And if they refuse to change, make them hear you in November when we go back to the polls."