The Unicorn Song #686

What happened to the Unicorns on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast # 686. Subscribe now!

Kathryn Tickell, Kevin Meehan, Kyle Carey, Joseph Carmichael, Kinnfolk, Brobdingnagian Bards, Tradify, Ruth Keggin & Rachel Hair, Old Man Flanagan's Ghost, Robert Zielinski, The Sternwheelers, Skyrie, Clanna Morna

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:06 - Kathryn Tickell "Border Spirit" from Return to Kielderside

4:17 - WELCOME

7:05 - Kevin Meehan "Nusa" from Spanish Point

11:02 - Kyle Carey "The Last Bough" from The Last Bough

15:08 - Joseph Carmichael "Interplanetary Courtship Ritual" from Desiderium

17:56 - Kinnfolk "Wild Mountain Thyme" from Kinnfolk

21:25 - FEEDBACK

26:18 - Brobdingnagian Bards "The Unicorn Song" from Songs of Ireland

29:41 - Tradify "The Roaring Barmaid, Star of Munster Jig, Star of Munster & Fred Finn’s" from Take Flight

34:03 - Ruth Keggin & Rachel Hair "Graih Foalsey" from LOSSAN

39:00 - THANKS

43:01 - Old Man Flanagan's Ghost "Faeries and Nymphs" from Simple Little Boat

46:01 - Robert Zielinski "Donegal" from Kiangardarup

48:56 - The Sternwheelers “Copperhead Road” from Single

53:00 - Skyrie "Take Me Home with You" from Hunger Road

56:18 - CLOSING

57:41 - Clanna Morna "The Dram & The Fray" from From The Lowlands To The High Seas

1:03:52 - CREDITS

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

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What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Please email me. 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?

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

Before I share what others do while listening, I thought I'd share one from your podcast host, me. We listened to the podcast through the Scottish Highlands as I led the Celtic Invasion of Scotland’s Whisky. It was a great trip. If you want to see pictures, I am FINALLY posting them on my blog. Check out the Celtic Invasion Photos. There’s a link in the shownotes or go to marcgunn.net

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Mindy from River Drivers emailed a correction: "Hi Marc, We wanted to thank you for including our music on both the Friel Sisters podcast and Cherish the Ladies. We love both of these groups!

We really appreciate it! You have actually been playing our music since our first album in 2015 and we are very grateful

Just noticed though that in both of these latest podcasts, you are linking to the wrong band.

Our website is www.TheRiverDrivers.com

Thanks again for all you do for the music!"

Please send corrections.

River G. emailed an Android podcatcher recommendation: "Marc, Just a quick recommendation of another great podcast app on Android. It's called AntennaPod and is truly free. I attached a screenshot so people know what the icon looks like. (It may also be on IOS, but I'm not sure.)

Shel O'Toole emailed: "Hi Marc, I usually listen to your show when I’m working from home but podcast # 681 Lady of the House I saved for my drive back home from a visit to my sister.

Listening to the music brought memories of my father who played numerous instruments,  solo and with others.  The banjo was my favourite (which Is probably why I play banjo), followed by the  accordion, he had both button and piano accordions, and the fiddle. He also played harmonica, piano and even the gum leaf (definitely an Australian thing).

I took my father’s violin which I had restored recently so my sister could see it for herself.  It was in a terrible state when it came to me but its voice is restored and it’s very pleasant.  Now the challenge of learning to play.

I look forward to the podcast every week, so thanks Marc for all you do and for the magic you create in weaving together the music of Ireland and the music influenced by Ireland and the stories of the people who are touched by the force of the Celts.

Warm regards"