Interview With Flook #703

Interview With Flook #703

We chat with Flook about their new EP on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #703 . Subscribe now!

Flook, Jigjam, Mac and Cheese, Austral, Mànran, Clare Sands, Aisling Urwin, Marc Gunn, The Secret Commonwealth, David Mitchell, Tuatha Dea, Willowgreen

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:10 - Jigjam "Red Paddy on the Ridge" from Phoenix

4:47 - WELCOME

7:54 - Mac and Cheese "Aberdeen Jig" from Big Fun

10:41 - Austral "Billy Gray" from Thylacine

14:52 - Mànran "Speybay Switch" from Mànran

20:44 - Clare Sands, Aisling Urwin "Ghost on the Waves" from Gormacha

24:58 - FEEDBACK / FLOOK INTERVIEW

33:18 - How Flook Got Started

39:26 - Flook "The Crystal Year / Foxes' Rock" from Ancora

44:35 - Flook’s New EP

48:36 - Flook "The Farther Shore / Winter Flower" from Sanju

55:34 - Rapid Fire Questions

1:02:38 - Flook "Tie the Knot in Georgia / Ed's Big Five - O / Faqqua" from Sanju

1:08:37 - THANKS

1:10:48 - Marc Gunn "Peggy Gordon" from The Bridge

1:15:06 - The Secret Commonwealth "Mad Tom of Bedlam" from Licensed Beggars

1:19:03 - David Mitchell "Ward’s Brae, Holmes’ Fancy" from Contours

1:22:08 - Tuatha Dea "Irish Eyes" from Irish Eyes

1:27:31 - CLOSING

1:28:12 - Willowgreen "Johnny Teasie Weasle" from Willowgreen III

1:31:22 - 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.

Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage.

Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.

Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about climate change. What are you doing to combat climate change? Start a discussion with someone today.

Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.

WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST

* 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.

We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.

Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.

You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.

Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You’ll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don’t need to send in music, and You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It’s 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic

🌿 CELTIC SPRING CHALLENGE PSA 🌿

This April, join the Celtic Spring Challenge — a refreshing way to celebrate spring, connect with music, and make a positive impact on your community.

Here’s how it works:

🎵 Listen to Celtic Music — For 30 days, put on your favorite Celtic tunes while you walk. Whether it’s lively jigs, soulful ballads, or the soothing sounds of bagpipes, let the music inspire your steps.

🚶‍♀️ Walk for at Least 30 Minutes — Enjoy nature, clear your head, and get moving. Bonus points if you find a scenic path that feels like a trip to the Highlands!

♻️ Pick Up 3 Pieces of Trash — While you’re out, take a moment to leave the world a little cleaner than you found it. Every bit helps!

Whether you’re a die - hard Celtic music fan or just discovering the genre, this challenge is a fantastic way to enjoy the season, stay active, and give back to your community.

Share your journey with #CelticSpringChallenge — we’d love to see your favorite tunes, scenic walks, and recycling wins!

Are you ready to step into spring with purpose and a killer playlist? Lace up your shoes, press play, and let’s go!

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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.

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

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  3. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.

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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/

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast

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.

The Carroll Sisters emailed: "Hello Marc! We are excited to tell you that we recorded our second album! We are still in the process of mixing it and we hope it will be out in early summer. In the meantime, we are trying to navigate the ever - changing music business and thought maybe you could help us. You mentioned an album pin idea in at least one of your podcasts. Do you have any more information on that? We will be performing at several festivals that are normally good for artist merch, but we are unsure about actual hard - copy album sales. Since you are such a great advocate of local artists and you know the business so well, we thought maybe you could point us in the right direction.

Thank you so much for your support and valuable advice!

Emilie and Nora Carroll

Carroll Sisters Band"

Amelia Hogan emailed: "Hi, Marc. Thanks again for featuring my work on your podcast! I wanted to let you know about my new album, "Burnished". I have several pre - release tracks up on Bandcamp right now, the official pre - release to my Kickstarter backers is March 1, and the official album release is set for April 1. I've already filled out the permission form, so you're welcome to use it or any of my other previous work on your podcast. I'm also available for an interview to talk about my process and being a Sean Nos (old style) singer in the US, if you're looking for additional content for your podcast. I look forward to hearing from you! Thanks"

John Sharkey White, II emailed: “After all these years of listening to the podcast, I have to say that your version of "Peggy Gordon" is my favorite of your personal music. It's hauntingly beautiful. Your voice floats above the soft harp in the background. But that's just my opinion; I could be wrong. ;o)”

John also responded on a podcast chat where I wrote: "I thought it was funny this morning to hear an ad on the public edition of the podcast from Amazon Music because they no longer allow the podcast on the streaming service🤣🤣"

He responded: "I don’t use Amazon. Why won’t they allow the podcast?"

Here's my response: "I don’t specifically know because I haven’t actually looked it up. But if I was to guess, I can think of two reasons.

One reason is competition. Both of those platforms are music discovery platforms. The podcast is also about music discovery. So I’m sure that doesn’t help.

The second reason makes a lot more sense. That is monetization. I suspect that they are required to pay royalties for all music streamed on their services.

They have AI that recognizes copyrighted songs and if there are a whole bunch of them in a single podcast and they can’t easily monetize that

This explains why YouTube recently started allowing the podcast to be published again because they have an AI that recognizes tracks and they pay royalties for music played"

If you want to join the conversation, visit our Patreon page and join our Patrons of the Podcast.

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Téada Interview #726

Téada Interview #726

Interview with Teada today on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #726  -  Subscribe now! Teada, Ryan Mccombe, Eimear Arkins, We Banjo 3, Caliceltic, Wylde Nept, No Murder No Moustache 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. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. 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 0:15 - Ryan Mccombe “My Side of the Ocean (NYC Session 2025)” from My Side of the Ocean 3:28 - WELCOME 5:53 - Eimear Arkins “Thirteen Arches / The Hairy Chested Frog (Reels)” from Here & There 8:40 - We Banjo 3 “Alive With You” from Open The Road 11:33 - INTERVIEW WITH TEADA – INTRO 11:59 - INTERVIEW WITH TEADA 19:03 - Téada "The League Reel/Peter Horan's/The Flannel Jacket (reels)" from Give Us a Penny and Let Us Be Gone 22:41 - INTERVIEW WITH TEADA 28:06 - Téada "March / Hornpipe / Slow Reel - Among Friends / Hornpipe No. 139 / The Staten Island" from Coiscéim Coiligh / As the Days Brighten 33:14 - INTERVIEW WITH TEADA 42:21 - Téada "Reels - Greta’s Favourite / Grist for the Mill / Ríl Johnny Phádraig Pheter" from Coiscéim Coiligh / As the Days Brighten 46:14 - THANKS 48:09 - Erin Ruth “Estrelina” from Traditions & Original Work 52:12 - Lane to the Glen “Aughamore / The Bog of Allen / Tom Maguire's Fancy (Reels)” from Lane to the Glen 55:42 - CLOSING 56:27 - No Murder No Moustache “Feels Like Home” from The Odds Are Stacked Against [Explicit] 59:00 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. 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. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember—our planet’s future is in our hands. The overwhelming evidence shows that human activity is driving climate change, from record  -  breaking heat waves to rising sea levels. But the good news? We have the power to fix it. Every choice we make—reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting clean energy, and lobbying our political leaders—moves us toward a more stable climate. Start a conversation today. The facts are out there, and the future is ours to shape. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and also host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You’ll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don’t need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It’s 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic GET AN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST ALBUM PIN Want to wear your love of Celtic music? Check out our album pins—these are striking lapel pins inspired by our official podcast compilation albums, featuring some of the best Celtic bands we’ve ever had on the show. Each pin comes with a full digital album download, so you get great music and great style. Get all the details at magerecords.com And if you’re a musician, I’ve got a full blog post with templates and tips to help you design your own album pin jacket.  WHAT IS AN ALBUM PIN? IRISHFEST ATLANTA Join us at IrishFest Atlanta on Nov 7 - 9, 2025. You’ll enjoy exclusive concerts with Open the Door For Three with Special Guest Liz Carroll on Friday and Teada on Saturday night. Plus enjoy music from Kathleen Donohoe, O’Brian’s Bards, Olivia Bradley, Roundabouts, The Kinnegans, The Muckers, Irish Brothers, Celtic Brew, Station 1 2 3 and special set from Inara and Marc Gunn. There are music and dance workshops, Irish cooking competitions, IrishTea, Irish Films, and of course, LOTS of Irish dancing. Celebrate your Irish heritage at IrishFest Atlanta in November. Bring a friend! Learn more at IrishFestAtlanta.com TULUA CONCERT I finally posted the Tulua concert from my Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland. It is exclusively available on Patreon THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent. 🍀 A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Severin, Lisa Cothron HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $25. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. 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. 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/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast 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.

11 Sep 1h

Celtic Women at the Heart of the Tradition #725

Celtic Women at the Heart of the Tradition #725

Celtic music isn’t just a heritage—it’s alive through the women who sing, play, and share it. From harps and fiddles to pipes and song, hear their strength and beauty on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #725  -  -  Subscribe now! Olivia Barrett, Carroll Sisters Trio, Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon, Scottish Fish, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Niamh Dunne, Old Man Flanagan's Ghost, Chloe Matharu, Jen Midkiff, Rambling Sailors, The Bordercollies, Plunk Murray, The Friel Sisters 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. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. 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 0:09 - Olivia Barrett "The Mountain Blessing/The Secret Elsewhere" from Elsewhere Olivia Barrett: fiddle 4:40 - WELCOME 6:35 - Carroll Sisters Trio "Liam Childs  -  Baby Dragon" from Radiance Emilie and Nora Carrol: fiddle 10:32 - Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon "Lough Erne's Shore (song)" from The Belles of St. Louis Eimear Arkinis: Vocals, fiddle, Irish dancer Eileen Cannon: harp 15:27 - Scottish Fish "Zoe's / 3x" from Currently Ava Montesi: fiddle Caroline Dressler: fiddle Giulia Haible: cello, piano Julia Homa: fiddle, piano Maggie MacPhail: fiddle, piano 22:14 - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh "Blackwaterside" from Thar Toinn / Seaborne Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh: flute, whistles, vocals 26:40 - FEEDBACK 31:14 - Niamh Dunne "Ballyneety's Walls" from Portraits Niamh Dunne: fiddle, vocals 34:34 - Old Man Flanagan's Ghost "Danny Boy Set (Devil's Dream/Uncle Henry's Reel/Angus Campbell)" from LIVE Bexy Ashworth: fiddle, vocals 37:30 - Chloe Matharu "Butterfly" from Sailors and Rolling Stones Chloe Matharu: Scottish Indian singer songwriter, harpist and harmonium player 43:04 - THANKS 45:18 - Jen Midkiff "Phoenix" from All in Good Time Jed Midkiff: harp, vocals 49:05 - Rambling Sailors "Fish in the Sea" from Kenway's Favorites Susan Csikos: vocals, guitar 50:39 - The Bordercollies "Mormund Braes" from To The Hills and Back Carrie Thompson: vocals Anna Darmanska: fiddle Lisa McCann: bodhran, vocals 52:53 - Plunk Murray "Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye" from Another Drink Erin “Boom Chick” Bliss: drums 58:18 - CLOSING 59:56 - The Friel Sisters "On Diarach (Song)" from Northern Sky Anna Friel: Flute, tin whistles, vocals Sheila Friel: Uilleann pipes, flute, tin whistles and vocals Clare Friel: Fiddle, tin whistles and vocals 1:05:03 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. 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. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember—our planet’s future is in our hands. The overwhelming evidence shows that human activity is driving climate change, from record  -  breaking heat waves to rising sea levels. But the good news? We have the power to fix it. Every choice we make—reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting clean energy, and lobbying our political leaders—moves us toward a more stable climate. Start a conversation today. The facts are out there, and the future is ours to shape. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and also host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You’ll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don’t need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It’s 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic GET AN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST ALBUM PIN Supplies are limited. Grab your album pin now before they're gone! These stunning lapel pins feature bold designs inspired by our official podcast compilation albums—packed with some of the best Celtic bands around.And here’s the kicker: each pin comes with the full digital album. Art you can wear, music you can love. Get yours at magerecords.com And if you’re a musician, I’ve got a full blog post with templates and tips to help you design your own album pin jacket.  WHAT IS AN ALBUM PIN? IRISHFEST ATLANTA Join us at IrishFest Atlanta on Nov 7 - 9, 2025. You’ll enjoy exclusive concerts with Open the Door For Three with Special Guest Liz Carroll on Friday and Teada on Saturday night. Plus enjoy music from Kathleen Donohoe, O’Brian’s Bards, Olivia Bradley, Roundabouts, The Kinnegans, The Muckers, Irish Brothers, Celtic Brew, Station 1 2 3 and special set from Inara and Marc Gunn. There are music and dance workshops, Irish cooking competitions, IrishTea, Irish Films, and of course, LOTS of Irish dancing. Celebrate your Irish heritage at IrishFest Atlanta in November. Bring a friend! Learn more at IrishFestAtlanta.com THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent. 🍀 A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dave and Rosie Donnelly, Rick Boyce, Bruce, Daniel Ide, Brian McReynolds, Marti Meyers, Alan Schindler, Margreta Silverstone, Emma Bartholomew, Dan mcDade, Jeff A, Gerald F Boyle, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Gary R Hook, Lynda MacNeil, John Sharkey White, II, Kelly Garrod, Mike Schock, Annie Lorkowski, Shawn Cali HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $25. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. 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. 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/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast 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. Gwênlyn Glusman emailed some photos: "Haigh Marc, breithlá sona duit! D'fhreastalamar ar an bhFéile Ghaelach i Seattle inné agus bhí Cavort (http://www.cavortceltic.com/) ag seinm ceol Gaelach. Bhí sé an - sultmhar! Seo dhá ghrianghraf duit. Ag tnúth le nuair a léann tú é seo ar an bpodchraoladh! -  -  Gwênlyn (sí/léi) An úsáideann tú Discord na laethanta seo? Hi Marc, happy birthday! We attended the Gaelic Festival in Seattle yesterday and Cavort ( http://www.cavortceltic.com/ ) was playing Gaelic music. It was very enjoyable! Here are two photos for you. Looking forward to when you read this on the podcast! -  -  Gwênlyn (she/him) Do you use Discord these days? Christopher emailed: "Hello Marc! It is I, Chris Toler… again. Well, you always ask people what they are doing while listening to your podcast, and that question segues neatly into a “PSA - sort” of reply from me today. So, I was on my way to rehearsal with my Irish/Celtic music band, FitzBlarney, ( https://www.facebook.com/FitzBlarney  ) since St. Patrick's Day is rapidly approaching, and we have a few gigs coming up. Anyways, it was on this drive that I was listening to Podcast #698, ‘Ramble Through The Valley.’ Well, early into the show, I heard Louise Bichan’s "CBC Winnipeg." A great tune on its own, but it also included an old clip of “Where Has My Highland Laddie Gone,” with such a rough, vintage quality and it immediately reminded me of the old RTÉ series called 'Come West Along The Road: Irish Traditional Music.’ And I'd like to talk about that briefly. Now, I can't emphasize enough how awesome this program was! Videos of live performances of musicians, sean nós singing, step dancers. set dances, lilting, and vocal groups in and around Ireland from the 1960s to the mid 1980s! I just had to buy the DVD versions of Series 1 and series 2, (and I am always on the hunt for 3 and 4!) These discs contain some 2 &1/2 hours of  live Traditional Irish Music video performances! Sometimes on stages, sometimes in pubs, sometimes on dance - floors. I know this is something you would absolutely love, (if you aren't already familiar,) as well as many of your listeners. Some of the video performances are available YouTube, too, to just dip a toe into the waters. I do know that as a patron of the show, the ‘music only’ option is available to me, but personally, I prefer the full 'cast. I enjoy hearing the artists’ names, listeners’ letters, (like this one!) and other informational bits. So, I figured if some listeners did not know about these videos, and, if they are fans of your podcast, they might be inclined to check them out! Anyways, thanks again for all your, (and your team’s,) hard work, happy upcoming birthday, and Happy St. Patrick’s Day."

4 Sep 1h 6min

Whiskey, Slides & Standing Stones #724

Whiskey, Slides & Standing Stones #724

From the standing stones of Carnac to the wild roar of the March of Cambreadth, Celtic music carries us across oceans, centuries, and imaginations. Discover fiddles, flutes, and fiery voices from around the globe… on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast  #724  -  -  Subscribe now! Andrew Finn Magill, On the Lash, The Sternwheelers, DRD, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, SeeD, Dublin Gulch, McFloosey, Téada, Billy Treacy & the Scope, Mànran, Andrew D. Huber + the Gecko Club, Coastland Fair, Phoenyx 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. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. 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 0:10 - Andrew Finn Magill "Carnac" from Courting the Sun 3:37 - WELCOME 6:34 - On the Lash "Verandler" from Fireside 11:05 - The Sternwheelers "Lakes of Ponchatrain" from Woke Up Old 15:47 - DRD "Frayon" from DRD 20:19 - Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira "Going Home" from Here To Stay 23:48 - FEEDBACK 26:58 - SeeD "We Will Fly" from FAE 31:19 - Dublin Gulch "Dispute at the Crossroads/Maids of Mount Cisco/The Scholar" from Tap 'Er Light 35:51 - McFloosey "The Briar and the Rose" from Fiacre's Fell 39:25 - Téada "Slides: Deálaí’s No. 1 & 2 / The Peeler and the Goat" from Ainneoin na stoirme / In spite of the storm 42:08 - THANKS 44:21 - Billy Treacy & the Scope "The Sally Gardens" from Life 47:52 - Mànran "Mire" from To the Wind 50:46 - Andrew D. Huber + the Gecko Club "Kickin' Whiskey" from Sailor's Rescue 54:22 - Coastland Fair "The One Of Us All" from The One Of Us All  -  Single 57:22 - CLOSING 58:30 - Phoenyx "March of Cambreadth" from Keepers of the Flame 1:03:22 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. 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. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember—our planet’s future is in our hands. The overwhelming evidence shows that human activity is driving climate change, from record  -  breaking heat waves to rising sea levels. But the good news? We have the power to fix it. Every choice we make—reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting clean energy, and lobbying our political leaders—moves us toward a more stable climate. Start a conversation today. The facts are out there, and the future is ours to shape. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and also host of Folk Songs & Stories. I launched a new 6 - part podcast series this week called Quest & Chorus, where every place has a story, every story has a song, and every song is a step in the quest. New episodes will come out every two weeks and you get special rewards by completing your quest. However, this podcast is for fans of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You’ll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don’t need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It’s 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic GET AN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST ALBUM PIN Supplies are limited. Grab your album pin now before they're gone! These stunning lapel pins feature bold designs inspired by our official podcast compilation albums—packed with some of the best Celtic bands around. And here’s the kicker: each pin comes with the full digital album. Art you can wear, music you can love. Get yours at magerecords.com And if you’re a musician, I’ve got a full blog post with templates and tips to help you design your own album pin jacket.  WHAT IS AN ALBUM PIN? IRISHFEST ATLANTA Join us at IrishFest Atlanta on Nov 7 - 9, 2025. You’ll enjoy exclusive concerts with Open the Door For Three with Special Guest Liz Carroll on Friday and Teada on Saturday night. Plus enjoy music from Kathleen Donohoe, O’Brian’s Bards, Olivia Bradley, Roundabouts, The Kinnegans, The Muckers, Irish Brothers, Celtic Brew, Station 1 2 3 and special set from Inara and Marc Gunn. There are music and dance workshops, Irish cooking competitions, IrishTea, Irish Films, and of course, LOTS of Irish dancing. Celebrate your Irish heritage at IrishFest Atlanta in November. Bring a friend! Learn more at IrishFestAtlanta.com THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent. 🍀 A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Manny, Virginia Lamprecht, Michael McInerney HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $25. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. 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. 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/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast 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. Aaron Adair on Patreon: "Congratulations, Marc.! I've been listening to the I&CMP since Episode  #1 20 years ago and am so grateful that you've continued to build the network and giving artists a chance to be discovered and supported for these many years. Over the years you've helped me discover my Irish roots, been the soundtrack to two trips to my homeland (so far), and kept me engaged with my own Irish community here in the States. I'm currently Vice President of the Irish American Society in Dallas and never miss a chance to tell all of our members about the show and the fine work you're doing.  As the saying goes, "May your home always be too small to hold all your friends." Slàinte Mhath!" Randall 5th Alexander commented on Patreon: "Hearty Congratulations.  Keep it up.  You are my mainstay of music." John Sharkey White, II commented on Patreon: "Wow. I’ve been listening since 2009. I hope you get to go for 20 more years! This is an amazing accomplishment. I wonder how many podcasts can say that. "

28 Aug 1h 4min

Tulua Interview in County Wexford #723

Tulua Interview in County Wexford #723

You’ll enjoy an interview with Tulua this week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #723 -- Subscribe now! Tulua, Sarah Copus, Carroll Sisters Trio, Sybil and Sorley, Scottish Fish, Chloe Matharu, Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon, Ockham's Razor, Nathan Gourley, Joey Abarta, and Owen Marshall 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. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. 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 0:08 - Sarah Copus "Harvest Home-Boys of Bluehill" from Moorland Winds 4:06 - WELCOME 6:53 - Carroll Sisters Trio "Pitlochry High School Centenary - Scenic Overlook" from Radiance 11:31 - Sybil and Sorley "Lilly the Pink" from Street Side Songs 15:47 - Scottish Fish "Dog and Rabbit" from Currently 20:39 - FEEDBACK 24:32 - TULUA INTERVIEW 1:12:04 - THANKS 1:15:04 - Chloe Matharu "Sailing's a Weary Life" from Sailors and Rolling Stones 1:20:25 - Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon "George White's/McGettrick's/Cedars of Lebanon (reels)" from The Belles of St. Louis 1:24:25 - Ockham's Razor "My Lagan Love" from Ockham's Razor 1:28:57 - CLOSING 1:30:24 - Nathan Gourley, Joey Abarta, and Owen Marshall "Loftus Jones" from Copley Street 2 1:34:03 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.cascadialawalaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. 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. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember—our planet’s future is in our hands. The overwhelming evidence shows that human activity is driving climate change, from record - breaking heat waves to rising sea levels. But the good news? We have the power to fix it. Every choice we make—reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting clean energy, and lobbying our political leaders—moves us toward a more stable climate. Start a conversation today. The facts are out there, and the future is ours to shape. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and also host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music-only episode. You’ll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don’t need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It’s 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic IRISHFEST ATLANTA Join us at IrishFest Atlanta on Nov 7-9, 2025. You’ll enjoy exclusive concerts with Open the Door For Three with Special Guest Liz Carroll on Friday and Teada on Saturday night. Plus enjoy music from Kathleen Donohoe, O’Brian’s Bards, Olivia Bradley, Roundabouts, The Kinnegans, The Muckers, Irish Brothers, Celtic Brew, Station 1 2 3 and special set from Inara and Marc Gunn. There are music and dance workshops, Irish cooking competitions, IrishTea, Irish Films, and of course, LOTS of Irish dancing. Celebrate your Irish heritage at IrishFest Atlanta in November. Bring a friend! Learn more at IrishFestAtlanta.com GET AN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST ALBUM PIN Want to wear your love of Celtic music? Check out our album pins—these are striking lapel pins inspired by our official podcast compilation albums, featuring some of the best Celtic bands we’ve ever had on the show. Each pin comes with a full digital album download, so you get great music and great style. Get all the details at magerecords.com And if you’re a musician, I’ve got a full blog post with templates and tips to help you design your own album pin jacket.  WHAT IS AN ALBUM PIN? THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music-only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent. 🍀 A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dave and Rosie Donnelly, Rick Boyce, Bruce, Daniel Ide, Brian McReynolds, Marti Meyers, Alan Schindler, Margreta Silverstone, Emma Bartholomew, Dan mcDade, Jeff, Gerald F Boyle, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Gary R Hook, Lynda MacNeil, John Sharkey White, II, Kelly Garrod, Mike Schock, Annie Lorkowski, Shawn Cali HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $25. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. 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. 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/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast 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. Patrick Daly posted on Facebook: “I love the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast! I got started with The Thistle & Shamrock with the legendary Fiona Ritchie, like a lot of folks, and was heartbroken when it went off the air. I only discovered this podcast in the last couple of years or so, and it’s terrific!” Stout Pounders posted on Facebook: “Thanks for having us on this special episode! It's been great to be a part of this for 17 out of the 20!!” James Flanagan posted on Facebook: “Great stuff... thanks for all the work and the music you have shared.” The Flailing Shilaleighs posted on Facebook: “Thanks very much for including us in another podcast. New music is coming early next year (2026)” Caleb Eleazar Cotter posted a picture on Facebook: “I am listening while drywalling a lake Ontario mansion in 100° heat.” Fialla posted on Facebook: “Blown away to be mentioned in the same sentence with such fine musicians!” Golden Bough Music posted on Facebook: “Hello to you and listeners, thank you for keeping us in your rotation, our 45th anniversary celebration season! We are based near San Francisco, and travel up and down the coast, running a music camp south of Yosemite National Park, also touring Europe this September. ”

21 Aug 1h 35min

Sparks in the Cabin #722

Sparks in the Cabin #722

On fire with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #722  -  Subscribe now! Tulsa, Carroll Sisters Trio, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Giro, Scottish Fish, McFloosey, Melanie Gruben, Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon, Crikwater, DRD, Bealtaine, Jaywalkers, Andrew D. Huber + the Gecko Club, Jiggy, Willowgreen 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. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. 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 7:12 - Tulua "The Cabin Reels" from No Coming No Going 2:30 - WELCOME 4:30 - Carroll Sisters Trio "Sparks in the Fire  -  Freddy's" from Radiance 8:48 - Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira "Blow Ye Winds" from Here to Stay 12:51 - Scottish Fish "Annie's" from Currently 17:40 - McFloosey "The Flower of Magherally" from Fiacre's Fell 21:23 - FEEDBACK 24:08 - Melanie Gruben "Irish Fire" from Irish Fire (Single) 28:31 - Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon "My Mind Will Never Be Easy/Humors of Derrycrossane (slip jigs)" from The Belles of St. Louis 31:46 - Crikwater "A Pint of Plain (Live)" from Live in Buffalo 34:44 - DRD "Seique" from namai 38:16 - THANKS 40:25 - Bealtaine "McAlpine's Fusiliers" from Factories & Mills, Shipyards & Mines 43:41 - Jaywalkers "Ain't Nobody's Business" from Move On 48:03 - Andrew D. Huber + the Gecko Club "Here with Me" from Sailor's Rescue 51:08 - Jiggy "Taraka" from Translate 56:09 - CLOSING 56:56 - Willowgreen "Wave over Wave" from Willowgreen 1:02:12 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.cascadialawalaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. 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. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember—our planet’s future is in our hands. The overwhelming evidence shows that human activity is driving climate change, from record  -  breaking heat waves to rising sea levels. But the good news? We have the power to fix it. Every choice we make—reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting clean energy, and lobbying our political leaders—moves us toward a more stable climate. Start a conversation today. The facts are out there, and the future is ours to shape. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and also host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You’ll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don’t need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It’s 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic GET AN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST ALBUM PIN Supplies are limited. Grab your album pin now before they're gone! These stunning lapel pins feature bold designs inspired by our official podcast compilation albums—packed with some of the best Celtic bands around .And here’s the kicker: each pin comes with the full digital album. Art you can wear, music you can love. Get yours at magerecords.com And if you’re a musician, I’ve got a full blog post with templates and tips to help you design your own album pin jacket.  WHAT IS AN ALBUM PIN? THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent. 🍀 A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: CORPER, Jeff Laszlo, Laura Simpson, Lee HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $25. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. 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. 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/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast 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. Mary - Grace Lee emailed: "Hi Marc! I hope you're well! This is Grace Lee. I play the hammered dulcimer. You have played my music on your show. Thank you so much for the support! I am releasing my new single tomorrow, and would love to send it your way. What's the best way to get it to you? Thanks! Cheers, Grace" Suzanne Elwell responded to the Celtic Music Magazine: "Since you asked . . . I attend the Irish Fair of Minnesota, attend the many events sponsored by the Center for Irish Music in St. Paul, and even took a beginning tin whistle class (at age 60 - something) when the pandemic started. I enjoy hearing familiar artists and songs on the weekly podcast and frequently check out the names of unfamiliar artists (at least to me) so I can look for more from them.  Friday is my podcast listening day as I work.” Crystal Bollinger emailed: "Check out Hooligan Jack  -  The One Man Irish Band He is on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Great spin on new and old Celtic Music. He considers himself Trad with a Kick. And is touring NJ, PA, MD and VA in the states this March"

14 Aug 1h 3min

Farewell To Belfast #721

Farewell To Belfast #721

You say farewell to Belfast. I say hello on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #721  -  -  Subscribe now! Andrew Finn Magill, Adam Agee & Jon Sousa, Willowgreen, Ghost Of A Banshee, The Gothard Sisters, The AML Trio, The Lilies of the Midwest, McFloosey, Celia Farran, The Langer's Ball, Chloe Matharu, Austral, Jaywalkers, Journey North, The Friel Sisters 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. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. 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   - Andrew Finn Magill "The Fiddle Bridge, The Littlest Pint, Rémi's Reel" from Courting the Sun 4:02   - WELCOME 5:44   - Adam Agee & Jon Sousa "Farewell to Belfast" from Ceol na gCarad 9:11   - Willowgreen "Walking on the Waves" from Sheila's Brush 13:26   - Ghost Of A Banshee "Celtic Cannon (Reel)" from Along The Rural Trail 15:41   - The Gothard Sisters "Cat and the Fiddle" from Midnight Sun 19:17   - FEEDBACK 21:36   - The AML Trio "Pride of Pimlico" from Sons Of Erin's Isle 23:56   - The Lilies of the Midwest "A Walk on the Shore" from Cat's Ceili 28:58   - McFloosey "Preab san Ol" from Fiacre's Fell 31:27   - Celia Farran "Bridget's Well" from Irish Song Compilation by Celia Farran 35:13   - The Langer's Ball "Jug of This" from Drinking Song Sing - A - Long (2025) 38:11   - THANKS 40:27   - Chloe Matharu "Sailors and Rolling Stones" from Sailors and Rolling Stones 46:26   - Austral "Edgy in Zurich" from Thylacine 50:12   - Jaywalkers  "Playsuit" from Move On 53:28   - Journey North "Kruger's pipe set" from Journey North (Revisited) 57:00   - CLOSING 58:10   - The Friel Sisters "Just A Note (Song)" from Northern Sky 1:00:10   - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.cascadialawalaska.com Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com 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. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember—our planet’s future is in our hands. The overwhelming evidence shows that human activity is driving climate change, from record  -  breaking heat waves to rising sea levels. But the good news? We have the power to fix it. Every choice we make—reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting clean energy, and lobbying our political leaders—moves us toward a more stable climate. Start a conversation today. The facts are out there, and the future is ours to shape. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and also host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You’ll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don’t need to send in music, and You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It’s 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic GET AN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST ALBUM PIN Supplies are limited. Grab your album pin now before they're gone! These stunning lapel pins feature bold designs inspired by our official podcast compilation albums—packed with some of the best Celtic bands around.And here’s the kicker: each pin comes with the full digital album. Art you can wear, music you can love. Get yours at magerecords.com And if you’re a musician, I’ve got a full blog post with templates and tips to help you design your own album pin jacket.  WHAT IS AN ALBUM PIN? THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent. 🍀 A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Kyle Darpel, Genevieve Slunka, Tubaphonium, Jennifer Van Boxel, Shawna Courter HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $25. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. 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. 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/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast 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. Kate emailed: "I'm a novelist, and I've taken to listening to your podcast while I write. The lively music helps me write at a faster rate, and got me through my last four books at record pace. To be honest, I don't think I'm going back... the back catalog is so vast it'll get me through the rest of my career!" Dolfu R. Fernandez emailed: "Hi Marc, My name is Dolfu, I'm a fiddler from Asturies, in Europe. I'll be in Port Towsend, Washington State, in Fiddle Tunes festival from june 29th to july 6th. Really happy to be in US for first time and I send you all some asturian music to celebrate this great moment. Years ago, I used to play in a trio called DRD, with super musicians Ruben Bada (bouzouki, guitars and fiddle) and Borja Baragaño (flutes and pipes). There are two CDs by the band available in this Dropbox link. Hope you like it. Congrats for your amazing podcast. It's my soundtrack to go work everyday. And I hope you take some time during your vacation to visit us, we are the neighbors of Galicia.  All the best”

7 Aug 1h 1min

Sailing Across the Ocean #720

Sailing Across the Ocean #720

We’re sailing across the ocean on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #720 . Subscribe now! Lussa, Tulua, Chloe Matharu, Andrew Finn Magill, Doolin', Marc Gunn Fir Arda, The Irish Lassies, Natalie Padilla, Jaywalkers, Brynmor, Wooden Legs, Celtica Pipes Rock, Moher  -  BZH 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. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. 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 - Lussa "Lussa Reels" from Lussa Reels 3:57 - WELCOME 6:22 - Tulua "The Opening Set" from No Coming No Going 10:56 - Chloe Matharu "The Silkie of Sule Skerry" from Sailors and Rolling Stones 17:37 - Andrew Finn Magill "Charles Dickens' Jig, Erynn & Carl's Jig" from Courting the Sun 21:31 - Doolin' "Sailing Across the Ocean" from Doolin' 24:18 - FEEDBACK 26:36 - Fir Arda  "Boys of Ballycastle/The Dunmore Lasses" from At Home 30:29 - The Irish Lassies "Andersonville" from Andersonville 35:02 - Natalie Padilla "Terra" from Eostre 39:02 - Marc Gunn "Bunny in the Bracken" from Patreon Single 41:15 - THANKS 43:49 - Jaywalkers "The Longest Day" from Move On 47:44 - Brynmor "Musical Preist" from The Great Hill 49:58 - Wooden Legs "We Ne'er Shall Wean Her" from Animali 55:25 - Celtica Pipes Rock "Beyond Avalon" from Legends And Visions 59:04 - CLOSING 59:57 - Moher  -  BZH "Le reel du Cheval Blanc" from single 1:04:13 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com 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. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember—our planet’s future is in our hands. The overwhelming evidence shows that human activity is driving climate change, from record  -  breaking heat waves to rising sea levels. But the good news? We have the power to fix it. Every choice we make—reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting clean energy, and lobbying our political leaders—moves us toward a more stable climate. Start a conversation today. The facts are out there, and the future is ours to shape. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and also host of Folk Songs & Stories with a new feature coming soon. It’s called Quest & Chorus: Where every place has a story, every story has a song, and every song is a step in the quest. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You’ll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don’t need to send in music, and You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It’s 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic Todd Wiley, the Celtic Music Magazine editor, relaunched his old podcast. Celtic Indy Podcast is now available online. He’s currently aiming at new episodes every two weeks. You’ll learn about new Celtic music concerts in the Midwest on the show. A big thanks to our very first underwriter of the podcast. Joseph Dumon is an international speaker. He teaches the ancient roots of the Gaelic people at Sightedmoon.com. You’ll hear me mention him in each episode of the podcast at the end of the show. This is not exactly advertising. It’s awareness promotion. I have no more than four more slots available every month if you, your business or your band want to be mentioned as an underwriter of the podcast. GET AN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST ALBUM PIN Supplies are limited. Grab your album pin now before they're gone! These stunning lapel pins feature bold designs inspired by our official podcast compilation albums—packed with some of the best Celtic bands around.And here’s the kicker: each pin comes with the full digital album. Art you can wear, music you can love. Get yours at magerecords.com And if you’re a musician, I’ve got a full blog post with templates and tips to help you design your own album pin jacket.  WHAT IS AN ALBUM PIN? THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent. 🍀 A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Kim Rasmussen, AndyF, Randall 5th Alexander, emmy, Joseph F Dumond, Kevin McGuffin HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $25. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. 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. 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/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast 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. john stewart writes: "Hi Marc, I’ve been following your podcast for a while. I Immensely enjoy it.  Thank you for making it available.  Keep up the great work. " Matt Bettinson emailed a question: "Hey Marc, Do you use listener voice messages for Irish & Celtic Music? How do you usually collect them?" Joseph F Dumont emailed: "Hello Marc, I love your shows thank you. I listen to them during my daily walks. When I don't listen to your show, I walk about one kilometre every 12 minutes or so. When I hear you play some great Celtic tunes, my pace picks up drastically as I walk to the beat. Then I am going about 9 minutes per km. It is awesome. I have now lost over 30 lbs and am closing in on my 40lb goal. You should promote this music as a weight loss program. I am also interested in advertising on your site, as you said in the latest podcast. For $100 a month, you would promote my ad. Can we discuss this, or how do I proceed?"

31 Juli 1h 5min

20 Years of Irish & Celtic Music! #719

20 Years of Irish & Celtic Music! #719

20 years of podcasting and sharing music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #719 . Subscribe now! The Gothard Sisters, Albannach, Brobdingnagian Bards, The Drowsy Lads, Alexander James Adams, Poitín, Ed Miller, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Heather Dale, Sharon Shannon, Wolf Loescher & Mark Kenneth, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Anne Roos, The Irish Rovers, Haggis Rampant, Reilly, Gaelic Storm, The Canny Brothers Band, Stout Pounders, Ockham's Razor, The Rogues 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. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. 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 0:08 - The Gothard Sisters "Against the Grain" from Midnight Sun 4:49 - WELCOME 9:04 - Albannach "Hail to the Heroes" from The Sub - Zero Sessions EP 12:47 - Brobdingnagian Bards "I'm Coming Home" from Another Faire to Remember 17:19 - The Drowsy Lads "7 8, Final Answer" from Everyone In 20:51 - Alexander James Adams "Please Awake" from Harvest Season  -  Second Cutting 25:53 - Poitín "Mother And Child" from One For The Road 28:22 - FEEDBACK 31:14 - Ed Miller "The Prince of Darkness" from Lolander 36:35 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Buried My Wife and Danced on Her Grave/Paddy Fahey's/Aherne's Egg (jigs)" from Whirring Wings 40:45 - Heather Dale "Bonny Bonny Broom" from My Celtic Heart 44:32 - Sharon Shannon "Butterflies" from Out The Gap 47:48 - Wolf Loescher & Mark Kenneth "Rigs o' Rye" from Loescher+Kenneth 51:32 - BREAK 53:23 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "The Private Still" from Red House 57:51 - The Merry Wives of Windsor "All Among the Barley" from Drink This Pub Dry 1:00:39 - Anne Roos "Roslin Castle & The Woods of Kilmurry" from A Light in the Forest 1:06:54 - The Irish Rovers "Donovan's Pub in Ballinasloe" from No End in Sight 1:11:37 - Haggis Rampant "Pikeman's March/Battle of Waterloo/Lord Lovat’s Lament" from Trì 1:14:05 - THANKS 1:16:40 - Reilly "The Hunting Dogs" from Durty Pool 1:19:23 - Gaelic Storm "Girl’s Night in Galway" from Matching Sweaters 1:22:36 - The Canny Brothers Band "Take Me" from The Guinness Situation 1:26:35 - Stout Pounders "Old Dun Cow" from Pour Decisions 1:29:30 - Ockham's Razor "Moorlough Shores" from Garnet 1:34:14 - CLOSING 1:35:39 - The Rogues "The Warrior's Salute" from 25... and Live! 1:40:23 - 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. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember—our planet’s future is in our hands. The overwhelming evidence shows that human activity is driving climate change, from record  -  breaking heat waves to rising sea levels. But the good news? We have the power to fix it. Every choice we make—reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting clean energy, and lobbying our political leaders—moves us toward a more stable climate. Start a conversation today. The facts are out there, and the future is ours to shape. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and also host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You’ll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don’t need to send in music, and You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It’s 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic GET AN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST ALBUM PIN Want to wear your love of Celtic music? Check out our album pins—these are striking lapel pins inspired by our official podcast compilation albums, featuring some of the best Celtic bands we’ve ever had on the show. Each pin comes with a full digital album download, so you get great music and great style. Get all the details at magerecords.com And if you’re a musician, I’ve got a full blog post with templates and tips to help you design your own album pin jacket.  WHAT IS AN ALBUM PIN? BRING IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC TO THE WORLD FOR 20 YEARS On July 28, 2005, I released the very first episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. This was not my first podcast. There were four others that I released first. All of them are still available to this day. Though one podfaded. When I started, I was publishing the Celtic Music Magazine every week. I started podcasting to promote Celtic bands, but mostly I wanted to promote my own band, Brobdingnagian Bards. It was a new and exciting way to get my music heard. But something happened along the way. It became less and less about my band and more about how I could help bands be heard. And it worked. In fact, I featured a total of 79 Celtic bands in the months that followed in 2005. That includes Brobdingnagian Bards and my Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers project. Here are some of the bands who were featured. 1: Susan Hamlin, Three Quarter Ale, Dust Rhinos, Cluan, Fathom, The BorderCollies, Tara's Fire, Paul McKenna, Marc Gunn & The Dubliners' Tabby Cats, Brobdingnagian Bards 2: StoneRing, The Slip, Hugh Morrison, Caladh, MacTalla Mor, Lenahan, The Bloody Irish Boys, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Celtic Stone 3: The Barley Boys, Contea, Queen's Gambit, Highland Fling, Michael Murphy and the River Shannon Band, Amadan, Raymond McCullough, Bow Triplets, The Rogues 4: The Irish Experience, Cairde na Gael, The Black Irish, Avalon Rising, Heather Gilmer and Jeff Moore, Sarah Dinan, Bedlam Bards, Emerald Rose, Kristen Roger, Heather Dale, Serious Kitchen, Empty Hats 5: Rise, Ed Miller, Tullamore, Paisley Close, Cantiga, Thomas "Doc" Grauzer, Cady Finlayson, Rimbo, Don Grieve, Black 47 6: Moch Pryderi, Enter the Haggis, The Patched Hats, Seelie Court, Eric Benson with The Boatrights, Ali Benson, 3 Pints Gone, Sligo Rags, Angel's Share 7: The Tea Merchants, Keltic Kaleidoscope, Brothers 3, EJ Jones, Shays Rebellion, Marc Gunn 8: Niamh Parsons, Flook, Willie McCulloch, Gan Fidil, Pol Mac Adaim, The Elders 9: Tears for Beers, Clandestine, Stonering, Athas, Carl Peterson You can see the full list on the website. Many of these artists are no longer performing. What’s more interesting is that about a quarter of these artists are still making new music to this day. Today, I will highlight some of the amazing Celtic bands that are still performing after 15 - 20 years. I started my list with three perennial favorites of mine who’ve been on the show for a long time and are still performing: Poitin, Ed Miller, and The Gothard Sisters. Admittedly, The Gothard Sisters were a late addition to the show, coming on in 2010. But of all the bands, they are to me a shining beacon of this podcast. Because you can see them grow and develop as musicians and songwriters over the course of this show. So I had to include them. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent. 🍀 A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dave D, Rick Boyce, Bruce, Daniel Ide, Brian McReynolds, Marti Meyers, Alan Schindler, Margreta Silverstone, Emma Bartholomew, Dan mcDade, Jeff, Gerald F Boyle, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Gary R Hook, Lynda MacNeil, John Sharkey White, II, Kelly Garrod, Mike Schock, Annie Lorkowski, Shawn Cali HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $30, $100. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. 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. 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/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast 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. Kim commented on Patreon from the Celts of Pride Month #712 episode: "Love the new compositions for bagpipes!" Joseph Linahon emailed: "Hello, I hope this email finds you well. I am with The AML Trio, a hard strumming, foot stomping celtic folk trio from the Oregon coast. We recently released our debut album, Sons of Erin's Isle, and are looking for sites to review our very first CD release. The band has become popular in the Pacific Northwest, performing at the Oregon Renaissance Faire, Bellingham Washington Scottish Gathering, the Utah Highland Games, Oregon Celtic Festival and more. The full album is available to listen to free of charge on all digital platforms, including bandcamp  -  https://amltrio.bandcamp.com/album/sons - of - erins - isle If you'd like a physical copy of the CD, please let me know where to send it and we'll be happy to send one over. Social media links below, and a link to our debut music video. I truly appreciate your consideration and hope you have a wonderful week. "Whiskey in the Jar" Official Music Video Woodland Folk wrote a quote: "do not tell the priest our plight for he would call it a sin but we've been up in the wood all night a conjuring summer in" Oak & ash & thorn, Kipling...." James Kavajecz emailed: "Looking for a song that you played back in the 2000s about a miner who was digging coal and was stealing the devil's heart, later became a museum tour guide and he would believe in Jesus if he was standing behind him in a union picket line. Heard it while I while I was in Japan. Now I can remember it. Thanks for the great work you have done and are doing."

24 Juli 1h 41min

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