Irish & Celtic Music Podcast
If you love Celtic music, then céad míle fáilte! This is a weekly, hour-long, award-winning Celtic radio show featuring some of the best independent Irish & Celtic music, and all 100% Free! All songs are used with permission of the artists and copyrights holders.
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Brooklyn Kings & Golden Geese #745
02/05/2026
Brooklyn Kings & Golden Geese #745
Every song in this episode comes from independent artists keeping Celtic music alive and growing. Turn it up, find a new favorite band, and help shape the future of the scene—right here on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #745 - - ! Tulua, Adrianna Ciccone, Ellen Gibling, The Druids Irish Folk Band, Poitin, Alex Sturbaum, Nick Metcalf, Zac Léger, Caitríona Lagan, Eddie Biggins, Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy, Conal O'Kane, Stephen MacDonald, Turf Fire Liars, Sean Heely, Beth Patterson, The Inland Seas, Julien Loko Irish Band, Shannon Heaton 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. . VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 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 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - Intro - Royal Lochnagar Distillery 0:11 - "No Coming No Going" from No Coming No Going 6:16 - WELCOME 7:53 - “The Golden Goose” from single 10:33 - "George & Pop" from The Starry Plough 14:51 - "Tired by Kids" from Simple Pleasures 18:53 - "Frances Lee" from River Run Wide 24:31 - FEEDBACK 28:14 - "At the Gates (feat. Zac Léger & Caitríona Lagan)" from Out of the Ashes 32:12 - "The Boston Burglar" from Fifteen from '20 35:26 - "The Millbrae Mazurka / Francie Dearg's / Finbar Dwyer's Reel" from JUMP OUT OF IT 38:51 - "Chapter Nine - Moira, Please Wait" from The Legend of John Lally 41:26 - THANKS 43:03 - "The Kings of Brooklyn" from Long Memories Short Fuses 47:14 - "Don’t Tell Diarmaid/Losing the Bet to Maggie" from Stir the Blood to Fire 50:34 - "Lover's Wreck" from Crown of Clover 54:34 - "Clean Pease Strae" from Storms 56:59 - CLOSING 57:59 - "Bow for Rama" from Perfect Maze 1:01:24 - 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 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 Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. 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 . 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. Clean energy isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let’s choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at . WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I’m Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician, and I also host Pub Songs & Stories. I believe every song has a story, and every episode is a toast to the songwriters who keep Celtic and folk traditions alive. This podcast is for anyone who loves Celtic music in all its forms. Traditional. Modern. Folk. Fusion. We’re here to build a welcoming and diverse Celtic community — and to support the incredible artists who generously share their music with you. If you hear a song that moves you, please take a moment to tell the artist. Send a message. Write an email. Let them know you discovered them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. It truly makes a difference. These musicians aren’t part of big corporations or major record labels. They’re indie artists. Small bands. Real people making real music. They keep creating because listeners like you step forward to support them. If you’re able, please show your generosity. Buy a CD. Grab an Album Pin or a shirt. Download an album. Or join their Patreon community. You’ll find links to every artist in the show notes, along with show times and extra info, when you visit celticmusicpodcast.com. And if you’d like to subscribe to the podcast, just email follow@bestcelticmusic and I’ll send you a free music - only episode to get you started. Now settle in, raise a glass, and let’s get to the music. 🍀 IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST Join us Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 12 to 6 PM for the Irish & Celtic Music PodFest and Arts Market at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Georgia. Spend the afternoon surrounded by live Celtic and folk music from Kinnfolk, The Muckers, May Will Bloom, and Marc Gunn. Grab a pint, enjoy the tunes, and share the energy of a true Celtic gathering. While the music plays, explore our Arts Market filled with handmade crafts, art, and unique gifts from local creators. It’s a celebration of music, creativity, and community — all in one place. Come for the songs. Stay for the spirit. We’ll see you at The Lost Druid on March 8. 🍀 for more details. ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC There’s a fun, simple way to support independent music. It’s the Album Pin. Album Pins are collectible lapel pins themed to an album. You get a digital download of the music, plus something physical you can wear or display. My newest pins are wood - burned and locally made. Less waste. More character. And they look great on a jacket or bag. And here’s the best part. At the Irish & Celtic Music PodFest and Arts Market on March 8, 2026, at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, you’ll find Album Pins from Kinnfolk, The Muckers, May Will Bloom, and Marc Gunn — plus the Emerald Wave compilation Album Pin. Hear the artists live. Take the music home with you. Learn more at celtfather.substack.com or browse pins at magerecords.com. Music you can wear. Music that keeps artists creating. 🍀 THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast keeps releasing new episodes week after week. Your support means more than funding a show. It keeps a global Celtic music community growing and thriving. Your contributions cover everything behind the scenes — from production and artwork to buying music directly from independent Celtic artists. You’re not just listening. You’re making the music possible. And if you’re not yet a patron, you’re always welcome. Patrons get early episodes, music - only editions, free MP3s, exclusive stories, and a vote in the Celtic Top 20. Thank you for keeping Celtic music alive, independent, and full of heart. 🍀 A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Thomas A. Bannan 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 . TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Send me a photo. If you’re in a Celtic band, send me an audio recording of you performing live. Just audio. I’ll use it in a podcast episode later this year. Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic. Alexander Randall 5th emailed: “Ahoy Marc the Celtfather… Love the podcast. I bought patreon deal for the music only version. You did a shout out to me many years ago. I was listening to the podcast in a virgin island swimming pool while watching a huge cruise ship sail off into the sunset. I love that walking on the waves is in the top of the year group. That song speaks right to me. I walked that islands shoreline a hundred times. The sunset was over puerto rico instead of Hamish, but the song was all about living in island time. Then i married Beverly and from that time on, i have been walking on the waves. That song makes me cry. When you are with the right people it is walking on the waves. Thank you. I had to do a deep dive on that song and find a dozen different artists doing it. The one in the podcast is the best. I recently did a deep dive into Galician celtic music. The band i recommend to you a while ago - The Chivalrous Crickets - did a piece in a concert that had Galician celtic roots. This music is SOOOOOooooo interesting. You hear stuff that sounds like irish jigs and then it sounds like Flamenco. Then it is like a wild fusion of both. One piece begins moorish and ends up a rollicking dance. Bagpipes but not Scottish ones. Fiddles doing flamenco rhythms. So i did a deep dive, playlist - surfing looking for fast instrumentals. I suggest you put some Galician celtic music in your mix. If you want, ill send a playlist. And what is Brittany Celtic like? Finally, i bought the patreon deal to abbreviate the talk. Your patter is exactly the same every time. It gets tedious (this from a guy who edits the music only podcast to drop the pieces with lyrics) i basically memorized your whole spiel and wish it was new. . i urge you to update your patter for the new year. Change it up. Maybe write three different versions. Surprise us. But let me know if you do so i know to listen to the Talkie Version of the podcast. I love what you are doing. Keep it up. You are keeping culture alive. Im an anthropologist. It really matters”
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Lady With a Lily Crown #744
01/29/2026
Lady With a Lily Crown #744
Albannach shakes the walls. Adam Agee & Jon Sousa fly through reels. Heather Dale summons the fair folk. From ancient pipes to fresh voices, this episode is pure Celtic power on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #744 - - ! Adam Agee & Jon Sousa, Albannach, Alex Sturbaum, Tradify, Dan Possumato, Low Power Trio, Heather Dale, Low Lily, Stephen MacDonald, Tony Christie & Ranagri, Brad The Piper, Mary Frances Leahy, The Crazy Rogues, The McDades 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. . VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 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 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - Intro - Na Geocaigh 0:10 - "The Maids of Holywell / Cor Pheait Uí Thuathaigh (Pat Tuohey's Reel) / Moneymusk" from Ceol na gCarad 3:55 - WELCOME 6:04 - "Auld Nick's A Piper" from Eye Of The Storm 8:43 - "Gulls Of Invergordon" from River Run Wide 12:11 - "Waterman’s, Waterman’s Jig & Superfly" from Take Flight 16:36 - "The Boys of Mullaghbawn (feat. Mick Mulcrone, Dan Possumato, Teresa Baker & Kevin Burke)" from An Teachín Gorm 20:13 - FEEDBACK 26:04 - "Jug of Punch" from Dirty Old Town 28:55 - "Fair Folk" from Fairytale 31:44 - "Night Lament" from single 35:46 - "Chapter One - Hold Me Close" from The Legend of John Lally 39:13 - THANKS 41:01 - "Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore" from The Great Irish Songbook Volume ll 46:17 - "The Truth" from The Forgotten Game 52:19 - "Celticumbia" from First Light 56:16 - "Lady With a Lily Crown" from Advanced Roguery 59:36 - CLOSING 1:00:52 - "Peggy - O" from single 1:05:29 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at 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 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 . 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. Clean energy isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let’s choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at . 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 Pub Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We’re here to build a strong and welcoming Celtic community. One that lifts up artists. One that shares great music. These musicians give their music to you. Freely. With heart. If you hear a song you love, please tell the artist. Send them an email. Let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. These artists are not part of big companies. They are indie musicians. Small bands. Real people. They rely on fans like you. Your support helps them keep making music. If you can, please be generous. Buy a CD. Grab an Album Pin or a shirt. Download the music. Or join their Patreon. You’ll find links to every artist in the show notes. Plus show times and more. Just visit us at . Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST AND ARTS MARKET This is a one - day music festival and arts market that will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA, 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta. There are four bands performing at the festival. I am performing one show solo and one show with May Will Bloom, where my daughter takes the lead. Kinnfolk will join us as well as I mentioned last week. But the final band performing at the festival is a 3 - piece version of The Muckers, our local Celtic punk band. That will complete our lineup. for more details. Or . Now my next goal is to raise $2500 so that all of the bands are paid a decent wage and to promote our first - ever Celtic festival. To that end, I added three new rewards for Kickstarter. Each is a chance to sponsor individual bands at the festival. When you do, you’ll get one of the first album pins from each of these amazing Celtic bands. That’s because we are highlighting album pins at the festival as well, as another means to promote the music of bands. Our album pins are wooden lapel pins themed to a particular album released by a band. The buyer gets a digital download of the album, then they can wear their album! There’s just 8 days left on this Kickstarter. So please . THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of you, this podcast exists. Because of your generosity, we release new episodes almost every week. You make that possible. Truly. Your support does more than pay the bills. It keeps Celtic music moving forward. It helps us share this music with listeners all over the world. It helps grow a global Celtic community. Your patronage covers everything behind the scenes. Audio editing. Artwork. Weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine. Promotion. And most important of all. It helps us buy music from indie Celtic artists. So they can keep creating. And we can keep sharing it. If you are already a patron, thank you. You are the heart of this show. And if you’re not yet a patron, you are always welcome. Patrons get early access to episodes. Music - only editions. Free MP3 downloads. Exclusive stories and artist interviews. And a vote in the Celtic Top 20. Join us today. Help keep this music alive. Independent. And full of magic. 🍀 A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Julia Usry, Gerry Corr 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 . TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? I’d love to see a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic. Clark emailed some photos: “Dydh da, Little Seren - Ostara and I are walking the tracks around our home in Cornwall's forgotten corner while listening. I'm deep into self - study for my Kernowek level one exam, hoping to learn enough to give her a good foundation in the language, but currently letting my brain rest a while to soak in the tunes. It's hard to get a good picture of the both of us, the lush autumnal woodland and windy little streams. I wonder if you've heard the band Fool's Rock? I particularly love their take on Delkiow Sevy from the album '. Here's to many more years of the podcast! Kind Regards, Clark & Seren - O Langwel” Irishlazz Vermont emailed: “Hello Marc, This might seem a long and rambling letter, but it’s just me catching up with an old friend. I feel like I’ve known you forever even though we haven’t met yet. I first stumbled across your website around 20 years ago, I guess when it was first starting up. I had a lot of mindless lab tasks that my brain needed some entertainment for - so I was looking for podcasts. I found the Escape Artists podcasts of short stories in several genres. I’ve been listening to them ever since. Somehow I lost you along the way and my recent refinding of you is an absolute joy to my soul. I’m absolutely never bothered when your podcast goes over an hour, from the listeners’s perspective you are welcome to go on as long as you like. I’m very interested to know what you have cooking for the Celtic Invasion tours 2027. 2026 is already booked with an Eileen Ivers in Ireland tour. I had my first visit to Ireland in June 2024 with Eileen Ivers on a tour bus with 40 other fans. It was phenomenal. Hopping from pub to pub having sessions, drumming along with the world famous fiddler and all of her incredibly talented friends along the way. Not to mention the incredible scenery. It was the best week of my adult life I think. I can’t imagine that you don’t know who Eileen Ivers is, but just in case, start with her Immigrant Soul album. I think that would be right up your alley. You always wonder what people are up to while they’re listening, since I have 700 hours of wonderful back log to catch up on I listen doing just about everything. I listen while I’m at my computer doing photo touchups, during my daily commute, doing laundry, doing dishes, doing yardwork But my favorite place is when I’m out on my kayak. Mother nature and some great music. I really appreciate all of the work you do for this fantastic podcast. I have recently shared it with my 40 travel companions, all fans of Irish music, and everybody else that I know, or sort of know in any of my online forums. I hope that you’ve gained several listeners from that. I love the mix that you have going. It’s a lot of fun. I really like the occasional themed ones like the all women’s podcast. From your band so far my favorite song is Lord of the Pounce. I am a cat lover and need to actually get that CD at some point when I’m at a computer instead of on my phone listening. I’ve had some thoughts about other themed editions of the podcast that would be fun to hear. All female vocalists All male vocalist All Irish Aires All instrumentals Right now I’m in my kayak on the reservoir, listening to a nut hatch and some woodpeckers and cicadas and watching the sun slowly sink behind the trees. It’s one of my favorite places to be, and I absolutely love having good music to keep me company. I guess I better remember to attach a few photos. Slán go fóill Samantha
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Waltzes, Whiskey, & Wondering Souls #743
01/22/2026
Waltzes, Whiskey, & Wondering Souls #743
This week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, we travel from kitchen sessions to open seas. Fiddles. Waltzes. Pub songs. And modern Celtic voices you’re going to want to hear again on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #743 - - ! Nerea The Fiddler, Socks in the Frying Pan, Shannon Heaton, The Irish Rovers, Boxing Robin, Whiskey Faithful, Mary Beth Carty, Michael Joseph Ulery, Blackwillow Starling, CaliCeltic, Hugh Morrison, Jiggy, The Far North, SeaStar 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. . VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 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 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:07 - "Kitchen Music" from Off The Beatn Path 3:20 - WELCOME 7:32 - "Willy Annes Waltz" from Waiting for Inspiration 10:58 - "Tattered Wings" from Perfect Maze 12:32 - "Back to Sea" from No End in Sight 16:30 - “An Dro - Trois Matelots du Port de Brest" from The View From Here 20:19 - FEEDBACK 25:30 - "Whiskey in the Jar" from single 27:37 - "A’ Challuinn : ‘S e gillean mo rùin / Walking the Floor / Capers Jig / Miss Anderson’s Jig" from single 31:23 - "All I Really Needed" from Mild November 35:03 - "Wild Maiden" from Blackwillow Starling 38:46 - THANKS 40:29 - "Hotaling's Whiskey" from Whiskey Mustache 45:05 - "Blinkers" from Lift Your Head Up 48:11 - "Dekho" from single 52:22 - "Sailor And The Sea" from Songs For Weathering Storms 55:51 - CLOSING 56:56 - "Auld Lang Syne" from single 1:00:10 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at 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 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 . 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. Clean energy isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let’s choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at . 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 Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds 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 the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. These musicians are not part of some corporation. They are small indie groups that rely on people just like you to support their music so they can keep creating it. Please show your generosity. 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 . Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. We have a Kickstarter that is running until January 30. The initial goal was to fund our 2025 Best of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast album. Happily that goal was reached within three days of the start of the campaign. Now we have a secondary stretch goal to fund the… IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST AND ARTS MARKET This is a one - day music festival and arts market that will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA, 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta. There are four bands performing at the festival. I am performing one show solo and one show with May Will Bloom, where my daughter takes the lead. Kinfolk will join us as well as I mentioned last week. But the final band performing at the festival is a 3 - piece version of The Muckers, our local Celtic punk band. That will complete our lineup. for more details. Or . Now my next goal is to raise $3200 so that all of the bands are paid a decent wage and to promote our first - ever Celtic festival. To that end, I added three new rewards for Kickstarter. Each is a chance to sponsor individual bands at the festival. When you do, you’ll get one of the first album pins from each of these amazing Celtic bands. That’s because we are highlighting album pins at the festival as well, as another means to promote the music of bands. Our album pins are wooden lapel pins themed to a particular album released by a band. The buyer gets a digital download of the album, then they can wear their album! There’s just 8 days left on this Kickstarter. So please . 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: Gerry Corr 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 . TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? I’d love to see a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic. Peredur messaged on Facebook: "was just wondering, what are your views on irish or scottish songs that lyrics are all written by human not AI but the song is then sang by AI?" Gary Hattal emailed: “Dear Marc, I am very pleased to be able to support the Celtic Music Podcast in even this small way. When I think of where I spend money and what value I get in return, it's an easy choice, as your show easily provides entertainment, sustenance in a troubled world and joy to those of us who appreciate this artistry. I've been listening to your music since I stumbled upon it decades ago and appreciate both the variety and the evolution from the traditional to the more modern. You do keep it fresh. My wife is a classical musician, although she has played in every genre and appreciates good music in any form. We are also great fans of Celtic culture in general and truly enjoyed our travels in Scotland and Ireland. We often contemplate a move there, especially in this unhappy and dangerous political climate. So, my go - to formats at home or driving are those two: classical music and Celtic music. I am the grandchild of immigrants from four different countries, and my paternal grandfather's ancestry goes back to the Scottish/English borders for hundreds of years, eventually ending up in London - - Cockney of all things. I guess it's "in my blood." I truly look forward to each week's offering and play it while on my computer, doing yard work, dog walking, or reading on these cold, dark nights sipping something amber, dogs at my feet, a novel in my hands. Reading Bernard Cornwall - - historical novels of the settling of "Englaland" during the norse period under King Alfred - - warms the soul and eases strife in these troubled times. Lastly, I appreciate your take on climate and billionaires. I come from hard - working, progressive stock. I enjoy hearing your own music and the Patreon app. Please keep up the brilliant work and the pleasure you bring to all of us. May your house always be too small to accommodate all your friends! Gary (Gershon) Hattal
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New Celtic Music You’ll Love #742
01/15/2026
New Celtic Music You’ll Love #742
Looking for new Celtic music to love? This week is packed with fresh trad, pub songs, and modern folk from indie artists around the world. It’s all on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #742 -- ! Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane, Lane to the Glen, Tony Christie & Ranagri, Michael Joseph Ulery, Kyle Carey, The Druids Irish Folk Band, Carroll Sisters Trio, Kinnfolk, Whiskey Bay Rovers, Poitin, The Langer's Ball, Callán, The Crazy Rogues, Julien LOko Irish Band, Possibly Irish 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. . VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 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 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - "The Girl That Broke my Heart / Máire na Sop / The Dear Tobacco" from JUMP OUT OF IT 3:14 - WELCOME 5:57 - "O’Kelly’s Fancy : The Fiddlers’ Contest (Hornpipes)" from Lane to the Glen 8:45 - "The Rocky Road to Dublin" from The Great Irish Songbook Volume ll 14:12 - "Biscuit Tin" from Mild November 23:42 - "Bà i ù o hò" from The Last Bough 28:12 - FEEDBACK 31:05 - "The Druids Mix" from The Starry Plough 35:27 - "Neck Belly - Ivy Rose" from Radiance 39:23 - "The Water's Rising/Gwendal" from Star Above The Mountain 45:04 - "Welcome Poor Paddy Home" from Taverns and Tides 48:23 - "Bar Eye" from Simple Pleasures 52:05 - THANKS 54:42 - "The Wild Rover Polka" from Drinking Song Sing - A - Long (2025) 57:48 - "Drown In A Bottle" from Bloody Colleen 1:01:29 - "Fight You (2021 Remastered Version)" from Advanced Roguery 1:04:30 - "John Walsh" from Storms 1:06:57 - CLOSING 1:08:45 - "Oh Are Ye Sleeping Maggie" from Voyage Home 1:12:46 - 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 Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at 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 . 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. Clean energy isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let’s choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at . 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 Pub Songs & Stories. The 2026 season of stories, Celtic and folk songwriters and the Celtic pub scene is back in February. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We’re here to build a strong and welcoming Celtic community. One that lifts up artists. One that shares great music. These musicians give their music to you. Freely. With heart. If you hear a song you love, please tell the artist. Send them an email. Let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. These artists are not part of big companies. They are indie musicians. Small bands. Real people. They rely on fans like you. Your support helps them keep making music. If you can, please be generous. Buy a CD. Grab an Album Pin or a shirt. Download the music. Or join their Patreon. You’ll find links to every artist in the show notes. Plus show times and more. Just visit us at . Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST Today’s show is brought to you by Irish & Celtic Music PodFest and Arts Market. Our first ever festival will feature three Celtic bands, including yours truly, Marc Gunn. Join us on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA. for more details. Or even better, . If you can or cannot come out to enjoy the music, please consider supporting the festival. We are now running a Kickstarter for a compilation of the Best Celtic Music of 2025. But we are also funding the Irish & Celtic Music PodFest. We need about $5000 more than our current total to both adequately fund the compilation AND fund this first - ever festival. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of you, this podcast exists. Because of your generosity, we release new episodes almost every week. You make that possible. Truly. Your support does more than pay the bills. It keeps Celtic music moving forward. It helps us share this music with listeners all over the world. It helps grow a global Celtic community. Your patronage covers everything behind the scenes. Audio editing. Artwork. Weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine. Promotion. And most important of all. It helps us buy music from indie Celtic artists. So they can keep creating. And we can keep sharing it. If you are already a patron, thank you. You are the heart of this show. And if you’re not yet a patron, you are always welcome. Patrons get early access to episodes. Music - only editions. Free MP3 downloads. Exclusive stories and artist interviews. And a vote in the Celtic Top 20. Join us today. Help keep this music alive. Independent. And full of magic. 🍀 A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Julia Usry 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 . TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? I’d love to see a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic. John Sharkey White, II commented on Patreon: "I gave to the kickstarter this morning! I am proud to continue to support your work! I started with podcast #1 when I started working from home, and I am now into August 2025; so I need you to double up your releases so I have more to listen to ! Just kidding. I will happily restart #1. Every time I do, i hear a new band or song that I swear wasn't there 20 years ago........Éirinn go Brách " Michael Corbett emailed: "Hi Marc, this is Michael, the singer and guitar player for Seldom Sober. You've played material from our 2019 release several times. In about 2 years, I'm planning to leave Savannah to go home to Massachusetts (Cape Cod). To help me break in there, where the Irish musicians are territorial, I've made a new website for myself to help establish myself as a seasoned musician. I'm collecting quotes about me from various sources, like other musicians, festival organizers, etc. If you would be willing to contribute a short quote, that will be great. It can be something generic if that makes it easier. As a thank you I will be adding your podcast as a partner on my websites (currently there are only 2 other partners), with your logo and a link to your website. Thanks for your consideration! - Michael
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Chill Celtic Folk Songs for a New Year #741
01/08/2026
Chill Celtic Folk Songs for a New Year #741
Need something calm, human, and heartfelt? We’re starting the year with chill Celtic songs… gentle voices, meaningful lyrics, and music that feels like coming home, all on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #741 - - ! Enda Reilly, The Druids Irish Folk Band, Brobdingnagian Bards, The Haar, Charlie O’Brien, Socks in the Frying Pan, Tiffany Schaefer, Whiskey Bay Rovers, Boxing Robin, Bealtaine, Goitse, Rambling Sailors, Heather Dale, Jesse Ferguson, The Gothard 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. . VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 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 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:07 - "Red Is The Rose" from Whisperings 2:57 - WELCOME 5:01 - "Farewell to Bellaghy" from The Starry Plough 8:02 - "I'm Coming Home" from Another Faire to Remember 12:34 - "Spancil Hill" from The Lost Day 17:34 - "The Pampa's Fairest Child" from The Trackless Wild, Irish Song of the Pampa 21:20 - FEEDBACK 25:28 - "Suffer in Silence" from Waiting for Inspiration 28:29 - "Si Do Mhaimeo I" from Tara's Halls 30:54 - "Away Rio" from Taverns and Tides 34:08 - "One Autumn Morning" from The View From Here 37:52 - "Grafton Street" from Factories & Mills, Shipyards & Mines 41:59 - THANKS 45:06 - "Write Me Down" from Rosc Goitse pronounced "Go - wit - cha" 48:47 - "Hi Ho Come Roll Me Over" from Kenway's Favorites 50:27 - "The Morrigan" from Fairytale 53:46 - "Yankee Whalermen" from Ten 57:15 - CLOSING 58:34 - "See You Down the Road" from Moment in Time 1:02:29 - 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 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 Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. 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 . 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. Clean energy isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let’s choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at . 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 Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds 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 the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. These musicians are not part of some corporation. They are small indie groups that rely on people just like you to support their music so they can keep creating it. Please show your generosity. 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 . Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST Today’s show is brought to you by Irish & Celtic Music PodFest. Our first ever festival will feature three Celtic bands, including yours truly, Marc Gunn. It’s happening Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA. for more details. Or even better, . While you’re there, you’ll also find out about the Kickstarter we’re launching for an album of the Best Celtic Music of 2025. Find out how You can get involved. ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC I got an email from Discmakers, my CD manufacturer, saying they were forced to raise their prices because of tariffs by our president. This is a tax on Americans. So if you love CDs, remember that the prices will go up. So please support those higher priced CDs. But there is an option for those who don’t want to buy CDs and for those who want a better alternative for the environment. It’s the Album Pin. Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a particular album. You get a digital download of the album. Then you can wear your album. All of my latest Album Pins are wood - burned and locally produced. This makes them better for the environment. And they are fun and fashionable. If you want to learn more about Album Pins, you can read more about them on my or just buy one at 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: Rob Burns, SJM 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 . TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? I’d love to see a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic. Eliza emailed me on : “Hello Marc…I love your podcasts and all of the music! OMG! It’s fantastic! I attended the Asheville Robert Burns Birthday Celebration and started searching for newer Celtic music. I listen to it constantly! You ask what folks are doing while listening to your show…I paint “bouquets of sunshine” watercolor cards — they’re 3 dimensional. Celtic music enlivens my heart and soul and that joy comes through in my art & flowers! I included a few pics below and the thistle card was made for Deni & Will McIntyre who produced the new 3rd season of My Music With Rhiannon Giddens for PBS. I was invited to attend the preview party and got to meet her! Their thank you card had to have thistles and shamrocks! I was delighted to contribute to your kickstarter! Sorry I didn’t do the survey - I would give everything high marks! My address is below. Do you ever play in western NC? I’m an hour south of Asheville and several villages close to me have music series - maybe in the autumn or next spring - summer. I’m happy to send you contacts if you’re interested. I found a great Celtic jam session that plays at Trackside Brewery in Hendersonville NC late afternoon on Mondays for free! I’m a regular patron! All the best” Tiffany Wyatt mailed a letter: “Dear Marc Gunn, I have always wanted to reach out to you to say THANK YOU!!), not only for your amazing celtic music podcast, but just for being the awesome person and presence you are! My husband and I have listened to the Irish & cellic music podcast for so many years , and now we also have two Kids who enjoy Celtic music. Our oldest even plays the high and low D whistles. Needless to say, without being aware of it, you have been a tremendously positive influence in our family, and we appreciate you so much! It's more than just the music - you have used your platform to champion stewardship of the land, nature, and all the diverse humans who inhabit this earth. Thank you for being a voice for ALL. A few years ago, I stopped my job in healthcare to pursue art, and its been a completely new chapter. I wanted to share a piece with you that was created to celebrate celtic music, and my home state, Oregon. I hope you enjoy! Again thank you for all you have given us over the years - it’s been a real gift! Love from Oregon Tiffany, Steve, Connor, & Shawn Wyatt
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Best Celtic Music 2025 – Fan Voted Top 20 #740
01/01/2026
Best Celtic Music 2025 – Fan Voted Top 20 #740
These are the songs you loved most in 2025. The votes are in. The stories are written. From powerful folk anthems to driving reels and unforgettable voices, these tracks defined the year in Irish & Celtic music. Welcome to the Top 20 Irish & Celtic Songs and Tunes of 2025 as chosen by fans, fueled by community, and celebrating Celtic culture through music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #740 - - ! Kinnfolk, Niamh Dunne, Natalie Padilla, Socks in the Frying Pan, Scottish Fish, Kyle Carey, The Drowsy Lads, Heather Dale, Sheridan Rúitín, The Ciderhouse Rebellion with Molly Donnery, The Gothard Sisters, Screaming Orphans, Doolin', Fialla, Jigjam, Eimear Arkins, Austral, Ed Miller, Arise & Go, 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. . VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 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 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:12 - "The Triple Crown Set" from Star Above The Mountain 5:10 - WELCOME 10:08 - "Ballyneety's Walls" from Portraits 13:27 - "Balsamroot" from Montana Wildflower 17:25 - "Irelands Struggle" from Waiting for Inspiration 21:47 - "Annie's" from Currently 26:37 - FEEDBACK 30:35 - "Nach Muladach, Muladach Duine Leis Fhèin" from The Last Bough 33:32 - "Lost and Found Hooley" from Time Flies 38:56 - "Weaver" from The Green Knight 42:20 - "Dean McLeod" from Only Savage 45:52 - with Molly Donnery "Murphy’s Running Dog" from A Little Bit Slanted 50:43 - FEEDBACK 53:47 - "Adventurer" from Moment in Time 56:56 - "This Is the Life" from Paper Daisies 59:31 - "Mary’s Jigs" from Doolin' 1:03:56 - "The Road to Drumleman" from A Rare Thing 1:08:48 - THANKS 1:11:53 - "Red Paddy on the Ridge" from Phoenix 1:16:30 - "Téir Abhaile Riú (Song)" from Here & There 1:20:03 - "Woodford Nights" from Thylacine 1:26:55 - "The Wide Rio Grand" from Many's The Fine Tale 1:31:26 - "The Dirty Bee: La Grondeuse / Mutt's Favourite / Break Yer Bass Drone / The Dirty Bee" from Meeting Place 1:36:36 - CLOSING 1:38:25 - "Walking on the Waves" from Sheila's Brush 1:42:40 - 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 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 Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. 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 . 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. Clean energy isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let’s choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at . 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 Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds 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 . 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 IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST Today’s show is brought to you by Irish & Celtic Music PodFest. Our first ever festival will feature three Celtic bands, including yours truly, Marc Gunn. It’s happening Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA. for more details. Or even better, . While you’re there, you’ll also find out about the Kickstarter we’re launching for an album of the Best Celtic Music of 2025. And you can find out how You can get involved. ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC I got an email from Discmakers, my CD manufacturer, saying they were forced to raise their prices because of tariffs by our president. This is a tax on Americans. So if you love CDs, remember that the prices will go up. So please support those higher priced CDs. But there is an option for those who don’t want to buy CDs and for those who want a better alternative for the environment. It’s the Album Pin. Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a particular album. You get a digital download of the album. Then you can wear your album. All of my latest Album Pins are wood - burned and locally produced. This makes them better for the environment. And they are fun and fashionable. If you want to learn more about Album Pins, you can read more about them on my or just buy one at 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: Alan Schindler, Brian McReynolds, Bruce, Dan mcDade, Daniel Ide, Dave and Rosie Donnelly, Emma Bartholomew, Gary R Hook, Gerald F Boyle, Jeff A, John Sharkey White, II, Kelly Garrod, Lynda MacNeil, Margreta Silverstone, Marti Meyers, Mike Schock, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Rick Boyce, 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 . 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 #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. Woodland Folk sent some photos: "Hello my friend.... I do not have an album though would like to snd a recording for u to consider...this could be considered"amateur"& would take time before I snd as the fiddle is not an easy thing to record(I have an old style go mic)also my ability would mean a fair amount of preparing & practice before hand... save for a drop in my case should anyone wish & were passing im not at a point were I would need to be promoted just yet... Preparing anything to snd u would in itself be a privilege & learned experience though I understand if a band with a presence would appreciate the space u give them & need that space more... Would a show from a street performance angle be a poss,maby a podcast dedicated to the more transient path...?" Patrick Rieger emailed some photos: "Hi Marc, Yes, more feedback. I love letting you and your audience know about the incredible musicians my family and I get to see, and I hope they get to see them as well. Labor Day Weekend, the three of us were joined again by our Chenna from Nashville for three days at the Ohio Renaissance Festival. The weather was perfect! As you undoubtedly know, ren faire garb can be quite uncomfortable when the weather is hot and humid, but not that weekend. The first show of the weekend for us was The Lady Victoria, hammered dulcimer player. During the depth of the pandemic, I was posting photos of faire on Instagram to help remind people we would eventually get back to the fun, and found someone called The Lady Victoria was liking some of my photos. Then I learned we had had about a dozen mutual friends, and she had played at my home faire of Pittsburgh, which led to a friendship. In the afternoon, Victoria leads a group called The Medieval Minstrels, including The Toasted Clover on ukulele and Seán Nós on flute. Captain John Stout leads everyone in A Health to the Company at the end of the day. The captain and I first met back in 2008 at Pittsburgh when he was part of Porter & Stout. Great music and also lots of great stories. We also saw the Queen's Choice Singers for the first time. The Summer isn't over, we still have another faire to go to, and we'll be seeing other celtic musicians, so be on the lookout for more feedback. Joseph F. Dumond emailed photos: "What am I doing while listening to the latest Celtic Music podcast? Hello Marc, the last time I wrote to you, I explained how my walking distance increased as I walked while listening to the best Celtic Music from Marc Gunn. And when I was not listening to your show, my pace slowed. I then urged you to call it something like the Irish Celtic Weight Watchers walking show. LOL I forgot. I decided to do some of my work from an all - inclusive resort, Sol Melia Carib, in the Dominican Republic. The all - inclusive is killing my weight goals. So naturally, I began to walk on the beach with the ocean lapping along the shore during my walk. And, of course, I am listening to "The Best Celtic Music from the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast" by Marc Gunn. I have got to tell you that no matter which Celtic music you play, whether fast Jigs or slow tunes, my pace in the sand or along the shoreline does not change. The rhythmic tune of the waves crashing ashore is incredibly strong and soothing, and it alone decides my pace. While watching the entertainment here, I saw a lady playing a host of music on an electric violin. It was very beautiful. I asked her for her website or where I could get more of her music, but she had none. I will attach the short video so you can see her. But as she played, I was thinking of you. This would be a great place with international guests from around the world, where you and your daughter could introduce them to the great Celtic Music you play. And if you contact the resort or many of the other resorts, you could play and stay for next to nothing—just a suggestion. Loving the latest shows from the beaches of Punta Cana. The pictures are to show you where I'm listening to your show. It is not meant to make you jealous, although it might."
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Celtic Christmas Carols & Songs #739
12/24/2025
Celtic Christmas Carols & Songs #739
Celtic Christmas is here. Carols, reels, and winter warmth from Belfast to Pittsburgh. Turn it up and deck the halls...Celtic style. Do you need a soundtrack for lights, baking, or a snowy drive? This week’s Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is packed with festive favorites and fresh Celtic Christmas cheer. The Gothard Sisters, Kinnfolk, Irish Christmas in America, Ritchie Remo, The Chivalrous Crickets, Boston Blackthorne, The Shamrocks, The Rogues, Terry McDade & The McDades, Plunk Murray, Kathleen MacInnes, The Irish Rovers, Celtic Woman, Sean Griffin, Seán Heely On the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #739 - - ! 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. . 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 until December 4 to vote for this episode. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:13 - "Here We Come a Caroling" from A Celtic Christmas 3:27 - WELCOME 6:12 - "A Wintertime Feast" from A Wintertime Feast 10:58 - "Set Dances_Single Jig - An Suisin Ban, The Hunt, Clancy's" from A Long Way From Home 15:42 - "Christmas Family" from Home For Christmas 18:52 - "Carol Set - Sussex Carol / Bring a Torch Isabella / In dulci jubilo / Ding Dong Merrily on High" from A Chivalrous Christmas 24:23 - FEEDBACK 28:41 - "Christmas in Pittsburgh 1943" from A Celtic Christmas 33:37 - "Christmas in Belfast" from Single 36:56 - "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" from Hellbound Sleigh 38:13 - & "Maybe This Christmas" from Winter Rose 40:44 - THANK YOU 42:59 - "I Saw Three Ships" from Christmas in the Pub 45:52 - "Santa Take Me Home" from Single 48:48 - "Bells Over Belfast" from An Irish Christmas 51:54 - , "I'm in Love for Christmas" from Nollaig – A Christmas Journey 55:34 - CLOSING 57:17 - "Silent Night" from So Merry as We Have Been 1:02:15 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at 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 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 . 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, as we celebrate Celtic Christmas, remember this: caring for the earth is part of the old traditions. It’s stewardship. It’s community. Clean energy isn’t just good for the planet. It’s a gift to our families and our neighbors. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history, yet too many politicians would rather toast billionaires by the fire than help working families keep their homes warm and their bills low. Real change begins when we stop letting the ultra - rich write our energy policy and run our government. Choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, greater freedom, and a world that can still sing for future generations. Promote Celtic culture through music at . 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 Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds 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 . 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 WANT MORE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC? I host multiple podcasts, but the other big show of the year is Celtic Christmas Music. It’s a free podcast highlighting Christmas music by Celtic musicians. The show is nearly as old as this podcast. You can enjoy 6 new episodes every year, all supported by folks like you. In fact, head on over to the so you can listen to the show for free and follow it as well. IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST Today’s show is brought to you by Irish & Celtic Music PodFest. Our first ever festival will feature three Celtic bands, including yours truly, Marc Gunn. It’s happening Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA. for more details. Or even better, . While you’re there, you’ll also find out about the Kickstarter we’re launching for an album of the Best Celtic Music of 2025. And you can find out how You can get involved. ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC I got an email from Discmakers, my CD manufacturer, saying they were forced to raise their prices because of tariffs by our president. This is a tax on Americans. So if you love CDs, remember that the prices will go up. So please support those higher priced CDs. But there is an option for those who don’t want to buy CDs and for those who want a better alternative for the environment. It’s the Album Pin. Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a particular album. You get a digital download of the album. Then you can wear your album. All of my latest Album Pins are wood - burned and locally produced. This makes them better for the environment. And they are fun and fashionable. If you want to learn more about Album Pins, you can read more about them on my or just buy one at 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: Amy Dale 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 . 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 #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. Stan Berry emailed: "You were wondering where we listen to your podcasts. There is no radio reception in this part of the Alberta Badlands so we play your podcasts off a flash drive in the trailer." Andrew Pratt emailed: "Hi Marc, I’ve really been enjoying Show #727 From Dublin to Glencoe. However, when I heard CaliCeltic’s song The Man in the Boat, I realized that the title is slang for a certain part of female genitalia. While the song is hilarious when listened to from that perspective, I don’t think everyone would appreciate the joke. I personally laughed my butt off but I’ve been told that I have a sick mind! 😁. I just wanted to warn you in case someone got offended and decided to give you a hard time over it. Once again, thank you for your hard work and for sharing amazing music with us and Good kuck at Irish Fest Atlanta. Slainte!" Lynda MacNeil sent a message: "Hi Marc, My duo, Celtic Moon just recorded an album of 17 songs this year. I am wondering if I can gift you a copy. Best to you and your family!" Michael Goodman emailed: "Hi Marc, My music only podcast feed stopped downloading episodes. The latest episode that I have is May 22, 2025. I added the regular podcast feed to my podcast app and it has downloaded the more recent episodes. Are you aware of this issue? Is it perhaps only affecting me? Thanks in advance and continued success with the podcast." Michael Cavanaugh emailed: "Hi Marc, What happened to the Irish and Celtic music podcast app? It was one of my favorites and I used it multiple times a day."
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Just Listening... Live Recordings from IrishFest Atlanta and More #738
12/18/2025
Just Listening... Live Recordings from IrishFest Atlanta and More #738
This week, it’s raw, real, and straight from the crowd. I’m sharing live recordings from IrishFest Atlanta, plus a couple gems listeners sent in. You’ll hear chatter, claps, and the kind of energy you only get in the moment. Hit play and come hang out at the festival with me. Sundials, Heather Dale, Celtic Brew, Olivia Bradley, Kira Doppel, Sarah Ling, Kathleen O'Donohoe, May Will Bloom, Irish Brothers, The Muckers, Fialla This week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #738 - - ! 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. . 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 until December 4 to vote for this episode. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:12 - Sundials “Star of the County Down” from Live Recording 3:52 - Heather Dale STORY OF LISTENING 6:09 - WELCOME 8:39 - Celtic Brew “Dominic’s Farewell to Cashel / Contentment is Wealth” from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 10:25 - Olivia Bradley “My Match It Is Made” from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 14:19 - Kira Doppel and Sarah Ling “Broken Pledge Set” from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 18:43 - Kathleen O'Donohoe “Castle Dromore” from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 21:39 - FEEDBACK 21:57 - HEATHER DALE ON FEEDBACK That was part of an interview that I did with a while back. Suffice it to say… I want your feedback for the new year. If you have questions or comments. If you have your own story to share, I’d love to hear it and share it with our listeners. Feel free to send an audio file, if you like. Or just email me follow@bestcelticmusic 27:19 - May Will Bloom “Gypsy Rover” from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 30:25 - Irish Brothers “Brennan on the Moor” from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 33:03 - The Muckers “The Crash” from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 36:40 - THANKS 38:26 - STORY OF HEROES OF OUR TIME and ONE OF US One of my family’s favorite songs by Heather Dale is the song “One of Us”. She talks about it. 45:12 - “One of Us” from Imagineer 48:32 - STORY OF LEAF 53:02 - “Leaf” from Sphere 56:54 - CLOSING 57:48 - Fialla “Not a Doctor” from live recording 1:02:42 - 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 Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at 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 . 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. Clean energy isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let’s choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at . 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 Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds 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 . 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 I have an interesting show for you today as we wait for the results of the Celtic Top 20 and we finish our annual Celtic Christmas episode. First, I reached out to Celtic musicians on the show and asked for them to email audio recordings of live performances they did. I had only a couple responses. In fact, the first artist you heard today was… But I also recorded a bunch of performances at this year. I got permission to use many of those recordings for this special episode. These are live, raw recordings that I made in the audience. So you’ll hear people chatting and weird sounds throughout. But we did our best to get you some of the best recordings from this show. If you have a live recording you made, send it to me. Because I would like to do this again next year. Finally, I found pieces of an interview I did with Heather Dale a couple years back. I’m slipping those recordings, along with some of her music and the stories behind the songs. 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: Shawn Cali, Mike Schock, Kelly Garrod, John Sharkey White, II, Lynda MacNeil, Gary R Hook, Nancie Barnett, Miranda Nelson, Gerald F Boyle, Jeff A, Dan mcDade, Emma Bartholomew, Margreta Silverstone, Alan Schindler, Marti Meyers, Brian McReynolds, Daniel Ide, Bruce, Rick Boyce, Dave and Rosie Donnelly 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 . 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 #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.
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Interviews with The Gothard Sisters and The Irish Lassies #737
12/11/2025
Interviews with The Gothard Sisters and The Irish Lassies #737
Enjoy interviews about two new albums by two amazing Celtic bands–The Gothard Sisters and The Irish Lassies–this week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #737 - - ! 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. . 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 until December 4 to vote for this episode. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:39 - MEET THE GOTHARD SISTERS 6:33 - “Moment in Time” from Moment in Time 9:55 - ABOUT MOMENT IN TIME 19:45 - “Storyteller” from Moment in Time 23:30 - RAPIDFIRE QUESTIONS 29:18 - “Lavender Moon” from Moment in Time 33:11 - THANKS 35:32 - ABOUT THE IRISH LASSIES 39:18 - “Joshua Davis” from Immigration Stories 44:04 - ABOUT IMMIGRATION STORIES 48:15 - “Engines Roar (feat. )” from Immigration Stories 52:21 - RAPIDFIRE QUESTIONS 59:48 - “Whitetop Wagon (feat. )” from Immigration Stories 1:04:14 - CLOSING Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at 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 Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. 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 . 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. Clean energy isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let’s choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at . 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 Pub Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of all kinds 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. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at . 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 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: Shawn Cali, Mike Schock, Kelly Garrod, John Sharkey White, II, Lynda MacNeil, Gary R Hook, Nancie Barnett, Miranda Nelson, Gerald F Boyle, Jeff A, Dan mcDade, Emma Bartholomew, Margreta Silverstone, Alan Schindler, Marti Meyers, Brian McReynolds, Daniel Ide, Bruce, Rick Boyce, Dave and Rosie Donnelly 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 . 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 #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.
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Celtic Blessings for Thanksgiving
11/27/2025
Celtic Blessings for Thanksgiving
Celebrate a Celtic Thanksgiving with music full of blessings, homecoming, and heartfelt gratitude. From Irish blessings to Scottish toasts, this episode is a warm table filled with the musicians who’ve made this community thrive. Fill your cup. Let’s give thanks together on show #736 of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast - - ! Clanna Morna, Adam Agee & Jon Sousa, Irishtown Road, The Friel Sisters, The Fire, The Gothard Sisters, Marys Lane, Brobdingnagian Bards, Ironwood, Ogham, Charlene Adzima, Tallymoore, Heather Dale, Clare Cunningham, Wolf Loescher, Eclectic Revival, Bealtaine 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. . 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 until December 4 to vote for this episode. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 7:41 - "Otter's Holt / Sweeney's Buttermilk" from From The Lowlands To The High Seas 3:49 - WELCOME 5:27 - "Runs in the Family / Angry Birds" from Suantraí 7:41 - "Irish Blessing" from On the One Road 12:38 - "Miss Johnstone’s/The Ladies' Pantalettes/The Virginia/The Road to Lisdoonvarna (Hop Jig/Reels)" from Northern Sky 16:32 - "Auld Lang Syne" from The Fire's Very Scottish Christmas 20:04 - FEEDBACK 22:58 - "Follow the Wind" from Moment in Time 26:31 - "Gypsys Dance / The Kesh Jig" from Wild Unknown 29:10 - "Slainte Mhaith" from Another Faire to Remember 31:19 - "Planxty Caper Set" from Gretna Green 35:14 - "Her Long Dark Hair Flowing Down her Back / The Home Ruler" from The Gold Ring 39:44 - "An Cailin Rua" from The Initiation 43:28 - THANKS 45:33 - "Home to Donegal" from Drive 51:58 - "Weaver" from The Green Knight 55:22 - "Home Again" from ON MY WAY (AR MO BHEALACH) 59:37 - "At Home with the Exiles" from Immigrant Songs 1:04:24 - "Come Back Home" from Life & Love 1:08:34 - CLOSING 1:09:47 - "The Parting Glass" from Factories & Mills, Shipyards & Mines 1:13:19 - 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 Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at 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 . 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. Clean energy isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let’s choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at . 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 Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds 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 . Or email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast. I will send you a free music - only episode. If you’re in a Celtic band, you will also learn how to get your music played on the podcast and get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It’s 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic Thanksgiving reminds us how good it feels to pause, breathe, and say thanks. Today, we celebrate the music and the musicians who bring joy to our lives. You’ll hear jigs, reels, blessings, toasts, and songs about coming home. If you discover new music you love, support the artists. Every download, every follow, every share…those are acts of gratitude too. Thank you for being a part of our musical journey. CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC PODCAST FOLLOW OUR KICKSTARTER PRE - LAUNCH PAGE I just setup a pre - launch page for our next Kickstarter in January. Once again, this will be for funding a Best of 2025 compilation album on CD or Album Pin or even as a Shirt. Follow the link in the shownotes, so you can be the first to get a copy of our next compilation. Only 100 CDs and 100 album pins will be made. . HAVE YOU HEARD OF ALBUM PINS? Just like this podcast, they are changing the way we hear Celtic music. There were several folks who showed at the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast booth at IrishFest Atlanta. Several people were confused about the album pins I talk about on this show. So I thought I’d share details. An album pin is a lapel pin. Each pin is themed to a particular album I’ve released. You get a digital download of the album. And then you can wear your help. It’s fashion and music combined as one. My pins are beautifully designed and wood burned locally. This makes them better for the environment. If you want to learn more about Album Pins, you can read more about them on my or just buy one at THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Your support makes the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast possible, nearly every week of the year. You’re not just funding a show. You’re fueling a movement that shares the magic of Celtic music with thousands around the world. Your generosity covers everything from audio engineering and artwork to the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and buying music from independent Celtic artists. If you're not a patron yet? You’re missing out! You get ✨ Early access to episodes 🎵 Music - only editions 📥 Free MP3s 🎤 Exclusive stories & interviews 🏆 A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join today and help keep Celtic music alive and independent. 🍀 A special thanks to our newest Patron of the Podcast: Amy Dale 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 . 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 #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. Andrew D . Huber emailed: "Hello Marc - Sending a sincere and heartfelt 'thank you' for featuring songs from my Sailor's Rescue album on some of your recent episodes. Your support of Celtic music is deservingly legendary!! Slainté" Paul Rubino emailed: "Thanks and small joys! Good morning Marc, It’s Saturday afternoon in Fall of 2023 and I’m searching for a way to fill the Brian O’Donovan - sized hole in my heart after 10 years of the Celtic Sojourn on WGBH in Boston. I find the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast and begin tapping my foot and smile. Two years later I’m bouncing my 6 week old on a yoga ball and hear “a reminder to be present with those who you love” and tear up. Thank you for creating and nurturing spaces of joy and celebration alongside mourning and grief for me and so many. I’m really enjoying the new series on folk songs and stories. My 2 year old particularly likes the jigs. In gratitude, Paul Rubino" Asa Swain commented on Patreon: "Thank you for the music only episode. I particularly enjoyed this episode because it's entirely vocal tracks (as opposed to instrumental tracks). It reminds me of the early days of the "Irish and Celtic Music Podcast", where vocal tracks dominated. I'm going to listen to this one again now, because it has some great songs. Thanks!"
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The Spirit of Irish Folk Music #735
11/20/2025
The Spirit of Irish Folk Music #735
This week, we travel from Ireland to Canada to California. Hear Gerry O’Connor, The Gothard Sisters, The Irish Rovers, and new music from May Will Bloom. Discover heartfelt songs and driving reels that keep Celtic traditions alive, on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #735 - - ! Gerry O’Connor, Eloise & Co., The Gothard Sisters, Elizabeth Sutherland, The Irish Rovers, May Will Bloom, The McDades, Celia Farran, Faoileán, Piskey Led, Larkin & Moran Brothers, Derina Harvey Band, Caliceltic, Callán, Ashley Davis Band 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. . 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 until December 4 to vote for this episode. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 6:45 - "O'Connor4 (Reels)" from Last Night's Joy 5:01 - WELCOME 6:40 - "Janet’s/Angel Rocks" from avec Elodie 10:22 - "Golden Secrets" from Moment in Time 13:55 - "Evening Reflection" from Forest Dreams 17:16 - "Star of the County Down" from Single 21:11 - FEEDBACK 26:25 - "Oh Dear Me” from No End in Sight 29:49 - "November 8th" from The Empress 33:36 - "California Ireland" from The Bard of Armagh: A Tribute to Tommy Makem 36:44 - "Far Hills of Canada" from Far Hills 42:36 - "Blackbird of Mullaghmore" from Piskey Led 47:27 - THANKS 49:37 - "Stumbling Distance" from Paddy Paradise 52:09 - "Muirsheen Durkin" from Éistigí 54:12 - "The Fallen Man's Daughter" from Waves of Home 58:30 - "Road From Donegal" from Bloody Callán 1:03:31 - CLOSING 1:04:38 - "Not Today (feat. Mick McAuley)" from When the Stars Went Out 1:08:15 - 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 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 Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. 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 . 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. Clean energy isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let’s choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at . 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 Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds 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 . Or email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast. I will send you a free music - only episode. If you’re in a Celtic band, you will also learn how to get your music played on the podcast and get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It’s 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic FOLLOW OUR KICKSTARTER PRE - LAUNCH PAGE I just setup a pre - launch page for our next Kickstarter in January. Once again, this will be for funding a Best of 2025 compilation album on CD or Album Pin or even as a Shirt. Follow the link in the shownotes, so you can be the first to get a copy of our next compilation. Only 100 CDs and 100 album pins will be made. . HAVE YOU HEARD OF ALBUM PINS? Just like this podcast, they are changing the way we hear Celtic music. There were several folks who showed at the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast booth at IrishFest Atlanta. Several people were confused about the album pins I talk about on this show. So I thought I’d share details. An album pin is a lapel pin. Each pin is themed to a particular album I’ve released. You get a digital download of the album. And then you can wear your help. It’s fashion and music combined as one. My pins are beautifully designed and wood burned locally. This makes them better for the environment. If you want to learn more about Album Pins, you can read more about them on my or just buy one at THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Your support makes the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast possible, nearly every week of the year. You’re not just funding a show. You’re fueling a movement that shares the magic of Celtic music with thousands around the world. Your generosity covers everything from audio engineering and artwork to the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and buying music from independent Celtic artists. If you're not a patron yet? You’re missing out! You get ✨ Early access to episodes 🎵 Music - only editions 📥 Free MP3s 🎤 Exclusive stories & interviews 🏆 A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join today and help keep Celtic music alive and independent. 🍀 A special thanks to these Celtic Legends: Shawn Cali, Mike Schock, Kelly Garrod, John Sharkey White, II, Lynda MacNeil, Gary R Hook, Nancie Barnett, Miranda Nelson, Gerald F Boyle, Jeff A, Dan mcDade, Emma Bartholomew, Margreta Silverstone, Alan Schindler, Marti Meyers, Brian McReynolds, Daniel Ide, Bruce, Rick Boyce, Dave and Rosie Donnelly 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 . 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 #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. Jonas emailed: "Hi Marc, I hope this message finds you well. I have been hunting for a song for many years. I think I've heard it on your podcast sometime in the early 2000s it's about starting a revolution and how it helps to be drunk to do so. I know this question might be wild and maybe my mind plays tricks on me and I've heard it somewhere entirely different. But on the small chance that it was on your podcast, could you point me to it, it the year it was in the podcast? I would much appreciate any help! Best regards form Germany," Michael McInerney emailed: "Marc, My dad’s parents came from Ennistymon. They were bakers. My great - great aunt married a Blake, the old pub at the crossroads. My cousins ran it for many years and are pictured standing outside the pub on Enda Haren’s YouTube video, Sky so Blue. My grandparents and great uncle were also wine merchants and were involved in the McInerney hotel that used to be Lisdoonvarna. The building is now a set of flats. My mom was born in Lissaniskea, Bekan, Co Mayo (close to the Knock shrine). She said at night my grandfather would get the fiddle out and have the kids dance till they were tired then off to bed. I been to the old farm several times. My cousins live on it now. My dad was an opera buff so John McCormack both opera and Irish songs were played on the record player. My mom would listen to the Irish program on the radio every Saturday when we lived in Chicago. So I have followed Irish music since childhood. I found the pod cast when I was searching for music to play when my late wife and I were waiting with my son and his wife in Philly as my late wife got chemo. Christy Moore has to be [one of favorite musicians] especially given the popularity of Lisdoonvarna, Lunasa, Danu, obviously the Clancy brothers. My wife and I would go down to Dallas for the Irish music festival, which introduced us to new bands. I listen to the show when I exercise in the morning so it gets me going. There are some Irish bands in north OKC but that is a bit of a drive for me. You do a great job of keeping things new and entertaining. I like when sometimes the musicians talk about the history or meaning of the songs."
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New Irish & Celtic Folk #734
11/13/2025
New Irish & Celtic Folk #734
Enjoy an hour of Irish and Celtic folk music from today’s top indie musicians. Discover new favorites and celebrate Celtic culture on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #734 - - ! The Gothard Sisters, Nerea The Fiddler, Coastland Fair, The AML Trio, The Irish Lassies, Carroll Sisters Trio, Eddie Biggins, Cedar Dobson Music, Jeff Blaney, The Inland Seas, The Celtic Kitchen Party, The Badpiper, Phoenyx, Callán, Rebecca Gilbert & Kellswater Bridge 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. . 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 until December 4 to vote for this episode. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - "Second Breakfast" from Moment in Time 3:26 - WELCOME 5:13 - "Let's Dance" from Off The Beatn Path 9:26 - "Song Of Life" from Song Of Life - Single 13:06 - "The Home Ruler Hornpipe" from Sons Of Erin's Isle 14:42 - "Robbie Malone" from Immigration Stories 18:42 - FEEDBACK 21:32 - "Fallingwater Waltz" from Radiance 25:13 - "Lazy Harry's" from Fifteen from '20 28:16 - "Lochaber Badger" from Decade 31:59 - "Irish in New England" from Exodus 34:54 - "'39 / Whiskey Before Breakfast" from Crown of Clover 39:05 - THANKS 40:54 - "Twice As Happy Birthday Song" from Sociable! 42:36 - "The Sleeping Tune" from Burn 46:14 - "Creature of the Wood" from Keepers of the Flame 51:34 - "Minstrel Boy" from Bloody Callán 55:18 - CLOSING 56:06 - "Gone" from Origin 59:45 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at 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 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 . 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. Clean energy isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let’s choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at . 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 Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds 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 . 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 ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC I got an email from Discmakers, my CD manufacturer, saying they were forced to raise their prices because of tariffs by our president. This is a tax on Americans. So if you love CDs, remember that the prices will go up. So please support those higher priced CDs. But there is an option for those who don’t want to buy CDs and for those who want a better alternative for the environment. It’s the Album Pin. Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a particular album. You get a digital download of the album. Then you can wear your album. All of my latest Album Pins are wood - burned and locally produced. This makes them better for the environment. And they are fun and fashionable. If you want to learn more about Album Pins, you can read more about them on my or just buy one at THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Your support makes the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast possible, nearly every week of the year. You’re not just funding a show. You’re fueling a movement that shares the magic of Celtic music with thousands around the world. Your generosity covers everything from audio engineering and artwork to the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and buying music from independent Celtic artists. If you're not a patron yet? You’re missing out! You get ✨ Early access to episodes 🎵 Music - only editions 📥 Free MP3s 🎤 Exclusive stories & interviews 🏆 A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join today and help keep Celtic music alive and independent. 🍀 A special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Troy Reynard, denny young 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 . 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 #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. Paul Rubino emailed: “Thanks and Small Joys. Good morning Marc, It’s Saturday afternoon in Fall of 2023 and I’m searching for a way to fill the Brian O’Donovan - sized hole in my heart after 10 years of the Celtic Sojourn on WGBH in Boston. I find the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast and begin tapping my foot and smile. Two years later I’m bouncing my 6 week old on a yoga ball and hear “a reminder to be present with those who you love” and tear up. Thank you for creating and nurturing spaces of joy and celebration alongside mourning and grief for me and so many. I’m really enjoying the new series on folk songs and stories. My 2 year old particularly likes the jigs. In gratitude, Paul Rubino”
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Celtic Adventure: Songs and Stories of the Isles #733
11/06/2025
Celtic Adventure: Songs and Stories of the Isles #733
Get ready for a musical adventure across the Celtic world. From wild reels to heartfelt ballads, these artists capture the spirit of the isles. Celebrate Celtic music and culture before IrishFest Atlanta on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #733 - - Subscribe now! Blame Not The Bard, The Gothard Sisters, Jesse Ferguson, Eloise & Co., The Far North, Ritchie Remo, The Bookends, Ainsley Hamill, Nerea The Fiddler, Amelia Hogan, Reilly, Drumspyder, George Murphy and The Rising Sons, Kim Carnie, The Irish Lassies 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 until December 4 to vote for this episode. 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 - "Slide In The Sky / The Ocean Breeze / Until The Sun Rises" from Slide In The Sky / The Ocean Breeze / Until The Sun Rises (Single) 3:51 - WELCOME 6:50 - "Adventurer" from Moment in Time 9:59 - "Scots Who Have with Wallace Bled" from Ten 12:09 - "Avant - deux de Vitteaux/Queen’s Bath" from avec Elodie 15:57 - “Amhrán Na bhFiann” from Amhrán Na bhFiann 17:05 - "Hummingbird" from Songs For Weathering Storms 20:18 - FEEDBACK 24:50 - "Hills Of Connemara" from Hills of Connemara Single 27:54 - "The Old Grove" from A Celtic Celebration 31:04 - "Cumha an Eich - Uisge" from FABLE 34:06 - "The Return" from Off The Beaten Path 38:25 - "Snow Hare" from Burnished 41:24 - THANKS 43:16 - "Black Velvet Band" from Durty Pool 47:01 - "Paddy on the Erie / The Toormore" from Oak and Ash 51:04 - "Something Out of Nothing" from Something Out of Nothing 55:48 - "Oran na Beiste Maoile" from A' Chailleach Òran: "OH - ran" (the "ò" is a long 'o' sound) na: "na" (the "a" is a schwa or unstressed 'a' sound) Bèiste: "BEYSH - tya" (a softer, palatalized 's' sound, followed by "tya" rather than a hard 't' sound) Maoile: "MWAH - lee" (the "aoi" combination makes a sound similar to "oo - ee" but with more of an "ah - ee" diphthong) 59:09 - CLOSING 1:00:08 - "Redwood Shepherd" from Immigration Stories 1:03:35 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. 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 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. Clean energy isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let’s choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. 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 Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds 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 ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC I got an email from Discmakers, my CD manufacturer, saying they were forced to raise their prices because of tariffs by our president. This is a tax on Americans. So if you love CDs, remember that the prices will go up. So please support those higher priced CDs. But there is an option for those who don’t want to buy CDs and for those who want a better alternative for the environment. It’s the Album Pin. Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a particular album. You get a digital download of the album. Then you can wear your album. All of my latest Album Pins are wood - burned and locally produced. This makes them better for the environment. And they are fun and fashionable. If you want to learn more about Album Pins, you can read more about them on my celtfather.Substack.com or just buy one at magerecords.com 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 dancer Kevin Doyle 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! Your support makes the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast possible, nearly every week of the year. You’re not just funding a show. You’re fueling a movement that shares the magic of Celtic music with thousands around the world. Your generosity covers everything from audio engineering and artwork to the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and buying music from independent Celtic artists. If you're not a patron yet? You’re missing out! You get ✨ Early access to episodes 🎵 Music - only editions 📥 Free MP3s 🎤 Exclusive stories & interviews 🏆 A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join today and help keep Celtic music alive and independent. 🍀 A special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Robert Golden, Hannah Frankowski HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 1. Go to our Patreon page. 2. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $25. 3. 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 #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. Cheryl Arvio emailed photos from Milwaukee Irish Fest: “Hi Marc, Back from Milwaukee Irish Fest 2025, where my favorite band of the fest this year was Bog Bodies, a band described as "heavy folk" exploring themes of environmentalism and ancient Irish culture. But this year instead of band pics, I thought I'd share a few of some of the other things the fest has to offer. There is an area dedicated to sessions throughout the weekend, and on Saturday afternoon the space is turned over to a song circle, one of the highlights for us. We also love the Hedge School, with its historical and cultural programs. This year we were only able to attend one, but they are always well - researched and well - presented.” Christopher Fennell emailed a correction: "Goitse is pronounced "Go - wit - cha". Goitse is a Gaelic word for ‘come here’ is pronounced - Go - wit - cha" Patrick Rieger emailed photos: "Hi Marc, Summers are pretty busy for my family and I, so listening to whole podcast episodes is not easy. I usually can only catch a bit here and there. We are members of the astronomy club here in Pittsburgh, so I took advantage of a members night at one of the club's two observatories, listening to some episodes of the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast while taking images of deep sky objects. A night of good music under a clear moonless night and with good company. Here are three photos from that night. One is of the Eastern Veil Nebula in the constellation Cygnus, the remnants of a star that blew up. Another is of the galaxy Messier 101 in the constellation of Ursa Major. The last is terrestrial in nature, from my chair on the grounds of Wagman Observatory."
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Celtic Songs of Samhain and the Faerie Folk #732
10/30/2025
Celtic Songs of Samhain and the Faerie Folk #732
Step into the twilight of the Celtic year with songs and stories of magic and mystery. From faerie dances to ghostly gatherings, celebrate Samhain with the spirit of Celtic song On the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #732 - - ! Téada, Banshee in the Kitchen, Bealtaine, Open The Door For Three, The Darkeyed Musician & Grimwater, Jared Bogle, The Secret Commonwealth, Tiller’s Folly, The Drowsy Lads, Cathy Jordan & Kevin Burke & Seamie O’Dowd, The Friel Sisters, Kris Colt, Tradify, Alexander James Adams, Ockham’s Razor, Brobdingnagian Bards 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. . 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. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - "Jigs/Slip Jig: The Jig of the Dead / I Have a House of My Own with a Chimney Built on the Top of It / Paddy Breen’s / The Bird’s Call" from Ainneoin na stoirme / In spite of the storm 4:12 - WELCOME 5:52 - "Banish Lisa" from The Last Pint - Not 9:10 - "The Fairy Session" from It's Pronounced Bealtaine 11:37 - "Billy from Bruff" from A Prosperous Gale 17:00 - & "The Faerie Ring" from Illumina 20:40 - "Sí Beag Sí Mhór / Loftus Jones (O'Carolan Tunes)" from The Old Road Home 26:49 - FEEDBACK 30:02 - "Samhain Feis" from Uninvited Guest 33:14 - "Dancing With The Dead" from Two Dark Ditties 35:23 - "Double Drum (live at the Milwaukee Irish Festival)" from Time Flies 40:40 - & & "Faery Song (from The Land Of Heart's Desire)" from 43:33 - "Born for Sport/The Fairy Jig/Kissing & Drinking (Jigs)" from Northern Sky 47:21 - THANKS 49:32 - "Spirit of the Woodland" from The Voyage 53:45 - "The Fairy Dance & the Bucks of Oranmore" from Take Flight 57:18 - "Samhain" from UnSeelie Self 1:00:45 - "King of the Faeries" from Secrets and Silence [Explicit] 1:03:32 - CLOSING 1:04:50 - "Lady Faery" from Marked By Great Size 1:08:38 - 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 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 Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. 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 . 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 . 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 . 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 dancer Kevin Doyle 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 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: Alan Schindler, Brian McReynolds, Bruce, Dan mcDade, Daniel Ide, Dave and Rosie Donnelly, Emma Bartholomew, Gary R Hook, Gerald F Boyle, Jeff A, John Sharkey White, II, Kelly Garrod, Lynda MacNeil, Margreta Silverstone, Marti Meyers, Mike Schock, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Rick Boyce, 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 . 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 #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. Annette commented on Patreon from the Celts of Pride Month episode interview of Malin Lewis: "Thank you for the interview. I bought the album off of Bandcamp. (The best source for music that I know. )" Lyn Rzeszutek emailed some photos: "Hi, Marc, Just a quick hello from one of the many fans of your Irish & Celtic Podcast to offer my gratitude for your hard work and to share photos from my local Buffalo Irish Festival this past weekend, which featured some local favorites, McCarthyizm and Crikwater, as well as visitors from Ireland, The Henry Sisters. I'd heard Crikwater earlier this year at a local town concert and told them I'd heard them on your show. They were most appreciative of your featuring their music! (And I got to show off my "reel music" podcast shirt!) Thanks again for lifting my heart so frequently." LYN RZESZUTEK George Bauman of The Fighting Jamesons: "Hey Marc, My name is Geo and I represent and play in The Fighting Jamesons. You've had our music featured on your podcast before, so thank you for that. I am reaching out to see if you are interested in either streaming a live recording we have that we are prepping to release and or if you are interested in hosting us interview style? Let me know if either of these options interest you. Either way we will keep listening, cheers! Geo"
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Voices of Celtic Song #731
10/23/2025
Voices of Celtic Song #731
This week, we’re turning up the voices that define Celtic music. From Niamh Dunne’s haunting “Ballyneety’s Walls” to Mànran’s fiery “Mire,” from timeless ballads to modern folk songs—every track in this episode is sung from the heart. Discover the storytellers and voices that keep Irish and Scottish tradition alive, on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #731 - - ! Niamh Dunne, Mànran, McFloosey, Téada, Ed Miller, Jesse Ferguson, Olivia Bradley, Don Gabbert, The Inland Seas, Skyrie, Marc Gunn, SeeD, Loveridge, Andrew D. Huber + the Gecko Club, Eclectic Revival, Screaming Orphans, Ainsley Hamill 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. . 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. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - "Ballyneety's Walls" from Portraits 3:25 - WELCOME 5:39 - "Woah" from To the Wind 9:08 - "The Briar and the Rose" from Fiacre's Fell 12:41 - "Song: An Spailpín Fánach" from Ainneoin na stoirme / In spite of the storm 15:27 - "The Last Trip Home" from Many's The Fine Tale 19:09 - FEEDBACK 22:29 - "The Raggle Taggle Gypsy" from Ten 25:53 - "A Gaelic Blessing" from Misty Morning Shore 27:39 - "Devlish Mary" from Donovan's Fancy 29:42 - "Cold Blows the Wind" from Crown of Clover 33:41 - "Exiled" from Hunger Road 38:09 - THANKS 40:19 - Marc Gunn "Tae the Begging" from St Patrick's Day 44:37 - "We Will Fly" from FAE 48:59 - "The Safety of Home" from As the Crow Flies 53:06 - "Kickin' Whiskey" from Sailor's Rescue 56:41 - "Six String Salute" from Life & Love 1:01:01 - "Darlin' Girl from Clare" from Paper Daisies 1:04:12 - CLOSING 1:05:19 - "Leave Her Johnny" from FABLE 1:08:55 - 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 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 Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. 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 . 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 . 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 . 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 dancer Kevin Doyle 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 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: Monica Carter, Matthew Malloy, Gregory Mayer 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 . 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 #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. Robert Busley emailed from Traverse City, MI “Hey Marc! Thank you so much for all of your hard work on your show. It brings me great joy every time a new episode comes across my feed. I am brought back to my time living in Dublin back in 2012 as a college student every time I listen, and the pod accompanies me on plane rides, long walks with my dog, workdays slogging away at my computer, and any time I need to take my mind elsewhere with everything going on in this world. Thank you! On another note, I've recently become a fan of The Olllam (yes, three "Ls"), and searched if they've ever been featured on the podcast but I couldn't find any results. They are going on a short North American tour in a few weeks (i'll be attending their Detroit show), and thought they'd be great to feature on the podcast. Thanks and hope all is well” Randall 5th Alexander commented on Patreon: “Walking on the waves make me cry every time…” Phillip Banks emailed: “Hey Mark, Hello from Denver CO. I been a long time listener, found you at DragonCon in 2005 and been listening since. I recently found the Italian band the SIDH. I don’t ever remember ever hearing them on the podcast. They do Celtic/Electronic/Rock fusion. Some really cool stuff, would work really well on one of your workout shows.”
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Open the Door for Three Interview #730
10/16/2025
Open the Door for Three Interview #730
We have an interview with Open The Door For Three today on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #730 - - ! Open The Door For Three, Fir Aida, Billy Treacy & the Scope, Adam Young, Willowgreen, Thom Dunn, Dublin Gulch, Chance the Arm, The Inland Seas 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. . 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. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:13 - "Young Catherine" from Carolan's Receipt for Drinking 4:07 - "The Sally Gardens" from Life 7:38 - "Watch the Weather (trad version) " from Yearbook 11:09 - "Scottish Settler's Lament" from Willowgreen III 16:37 - "The Fairy Jig Set" from A Prosperous Gale 20:36 - "The Jackson and Jane Suite" from A Prosperous Gale 30:14 - "Celia Connellan" from A Prosperous Gale 35:13 - "The Boys From County Cork" from Forfocséic, Volume 1 38:02 - "Dispute at the Crossroads/Maids of Mount Cisco/The Scholar" from Tap 'Er Light 42:33 - "Seven Shields" from All in Good Time 46:37 - "Cold Blows the Wind" from Crown of Clover 50:36 - 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 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 Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. 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 . 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 . 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 . 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 CHRISTMAS MUSIC Visit 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 dancer Kevin Doyle 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 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: Annie Lorkowski 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 . 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 #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.
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Celtic Folk Songs & Fiddle Tunes #729
10/09/2025
Celtic Folk Songs & Fiddle Tunes #729
Hear the lively hooley of The Drowsy Lads, the poetry of Yeats set to song by Dave Curley, and the timeless tradition of Bua’s ballads—on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #729 - - ! The Drowsy Lads, Hanneke Cassel, The Ciderhouse Rebellion with Molly Donnery, The Homespun Ceilidh Band, Ed Miller, Bua, Seán Heely, Dave Curley, Tami Curtis, Brad Tuck, Jiggy, Open The Door For Three, Jamison Celtic Rock, Conamara Chaos 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. . 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. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - "Lost and Found Hooley (Feat. Joanna Hyde, Tadgh Ó Meachair, Randy Clepper, Tom Fitzgerald, Enda Scahill, Ian King)" from Time Flies 5:30 - WELCOME 7:34 - "The Marathon (for Boston)" from Dot the Dragon's Eyes 10:28 - with Molly Donnery "Murphy’s Running Dog" from A Little Bit Slanted 15:18 - "Bananas On The Hats / Bee In The Helmet" from Home With The Homespun Ceilidh Band 17:09 - "The Wide Rio Grand" from Many's The Fine Tale 21:39 - FEEDBACK 24:46 - "Soldier, Soldier" from Down the Green Fields 28:38 - "The Dram Circle / Quarantune / The E - B - E Reel" from Dramagical 35:13 - "Never Give All the Heart" from I Am of Ireland / Yeats in Song 37:13 - "Grave" from Cavort 40:35 - THANKS 42:13 - "Tie Me Down" from Stages 45:45 - "Rise" from Hypernova 49:30 - "The Mermaid of Mullaghmore" from A Prosperous Gale 53:32 - "Through Hills for Water" from Hafaguone 56:34 - CLOSING 57:54 - "Another Day" from Anord 1:01:10 - 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 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 Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. 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 . 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 . 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 . 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 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. . 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 dancer Kevin Doyle 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 a 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 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 Underwriter: Dr. Annie Lorkowski 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 . 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 #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. Alexandra Giller emailed: "Hi Marc, Thanks so much for your work with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I’m a classical musicians and instrumental music teacher, and use the show to help keep myself entertained when the kids don’t show up for their lessons each week. So much better than sitting in silence! Great ep this week, too. I’ve loved Celtic music since I was a teenager but always struggled to find new music; you’ve solved that problem for me, so thank you again. Have a great day," Bonnie Martin emailed and photos: "What am I doing while listening to this? Why, of course, spending time with St. BRIGID of Kildare. An Irish Terrier, of course!! Brigid LOVES your channel. In fact, in South Florida during hurricane season, the multitude of thunderstorms make her nervous and, I have found your channel seems to calm her. Slainte Bonnie, Brigid, and Claddagh (Clay) She then emailed: "Relaxing Sunday afternoon with you, the music, and the one person in the house who is legitimate. St. Brigid of Kildare is, of course, an Irish Terrier. Slainte 🇨🇮 " Anne Lorkowski: "Hey Marc, I've been thinking about it for a while, and today I said I'm gonna do it... I'm your newest underwriter! :) Glad to help! After all, your podcast helps me find a little peace and sanity once a week in this god - awful world. (That, and edibles, LOL.) I guess I really should plug my business a little, if you could say: "Dr. Annie Lorkowski, Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California," that would be all I need. I'll send you a little extra every time someone references it. How's the new hip?"
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Strange Affairs & Irish Traditions #728
09/25/2025
Strange Affairs & Irish Traditions #728
From barndances with Téada to soulful ballads by Niamh Dunne, and a Donegal homecoming with The Byrne Brothers—this week brings songs and tunes to move your feet and your heart, on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #728 - - ! Téada, Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon, Niamh Dunne, Faoileán, Ashley Davis, Adrianna Ciccone & Ellen Gibling, The Byrne Brothers, Natalie Padilla, Toby Bresnahan, Dublin Gulch, Eamonn Flynn, Sylvia Platypus, The Irish Rovers, The Muckers, Ryan Roubison 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. . 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. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - "John Egan's/Saunders'/ Fort (barndances)" from Give Us a Penny and Let Us Be Gone 4:02 - WELCOME 5:43 - "Comb Your Hair And Curl It/Boys Of Ballisodare/The Promenande (hop jigs)" from The Belles of St. Louis 9:00 - "Strange Affair" from Portraits 12:41 - "An Bradán Feasa / Gan Ainm / The Changeling" from Far Hills 16:59 - "Lessons In Irish (feat. Cathy Jordan)" from Down By the Sea 21:03 - FEEDBACK 23:59 - "L’Abbiamo / Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle" from The Pear Tree 28:18 - "Home to my Donegal (Patsy Cavanagh)" from Living the Dream 32:14 - "Ngen" from Eostre 34:48 - "Raggle Taggle - Congress Reel" from All In Good time 39:21 - "Sarah Daly/The Copper King's Daughter" from Tap 'Er Light 43:43 - THANKS 46:06 - "The Anne's" from Anywhere But Home 51:21 - "9th Street" from Last Hurrah 55:08 - "The Ballad of Tom Archer" from No End in Sight 59:28 - “Black Irish” from One More Stout 1:03:12 - CLOSING 1:05:10 - "Nyth Y Gog" from Songs from the Willow Glen 1:10:07 - 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 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 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 . 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 . 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 . 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 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 a 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 SHOP FOR NEW IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST MERCH IN OCTOBER From October 1–8 only, the Mage Records store has new Irish & Celtic Music Podcast merch. Pick up limited - edition CDs, exclusive album pins, and a special bundle. These are rare collections—once they’re gone, they’re gone. Don’t miss this one - week chance to celebrate Celtic music and support the podcast. Get yours at 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 . 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 #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. Rich Hoffman replied to the Celtic Music Magazine to say, "Congrats on your anniversary Marc" Andrew Pratt emailed: "Hi Marc. Congratulations on 20 years of sharing Irish and Celtic music. Because of you, I have discovered many new artists that I enjoy listening to, some of them in person at concerts and festivals. I wish you the best of luck in the coming years, both as a musician and as a podcaster. Slainte" woodland folk emailed: "happy birthday my friend, listening to ur wexford rebellion episode,the clouds are darkening the night,the moon an iridescent strip of light grey,crows are cawing as they are also hearing something wildly beautiful .... " Erin Nix sent a photo: "Hi Marc! Congratulations on 20 years! This podcast and what you have done through all your projects has brought so much light and joy to the world, and specifically to my life. I have discovered so many bands through this podcast, and my kids have been raised on Celtic music and enjoy your online concerts. It was 16 1/2 years ago I discovered the Irish and Celtic Music podcast and your music. I had just come back from a two week trip visiting Ireland with my friend. I missed it so bad, that I went looking for Irish music. Today, I’m one month into living in Dublin with my family. There have been many tears and joys with such a big move. Your podcasts have continued to bring me happiness and a sense of “home” in any country. Here’s a picture of me walking back to my hotel in Four Courts Dublin after getting groceries while listening. Thank you again for all you do! Someday I still hope to see you perform live. ~Erin (originally from Seattle)
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From Dublin To Glencoe #727
09/18/2025
From Dublin To Glencoe #727
Fiddles fly, voices soar, and traditions come alive on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #727 - - ! Jigjam, Téada, Jeff Blaney, Norse Gael, Bealtaine, Goitse, Dan Possumato, Crikwater, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, Golden Bough, Brobdingnagian Bards, Enda Reilly, Tartanic, Caliceltic, Liz Carroll 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. . 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. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - "Greenhill's Gold" from Phoenix 4:16 - WELCOME 6:21 - "Reels: The Reel with the Birl / Carraigín Ruadh / Ryan’s Rant" from Ainneoin na stoirme / In spite of the storm 9:29 - "When I Am Home (In America)" from Exodus 11:43 - "Creadeamh Sí" from Finscéal 15:12 - "The Ducks of Dublin Town" from Factories & Mills, Shipyards & Mines 18:43 - FEEDBACK 22:06 - "Write Me Down" from Rosc 25:46 - "Planxty Dermot Grogan (feat. Teresa Baker & Elizabeth Nicholson)" from An Teachín Gorm 29:40 - "Yarmouth Town (Live)" from Live in Buffalo 33:09 - "Road Trip to Cape Breton" from Here To Stay 36:56 - "Glencoe" from Westering Home 40:49 - THANKS 44:15 - "Mother's Blood" from Another Faire to Remember 48:00 - "An Bua Ag Bláth Chliath" from Hy - Brasil 50:57 - "Ballz/Ringworm" from Unleashed 55:46 - "The Man in the Boat" from Paddy Paradise 58:40 - CLOSING 59:42 - "Hanley's House of Happiness” from Lake Effect 1:03:01 - 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 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 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 . 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 . 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 . 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 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 . 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 #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. Jeff Laszlo emailed: "Spreading your podcast to Greenville. Hi Marc, Listened to this weeks podcast as Mary and I drove to Greenville for the Scottish Games and Galibrae. Several people at the parade asked about the selfie and I told them about you and your podcast. Hope to see you soon. " woodland folk emailed some photos: "we are seasonal. this is the time of year for learning, rekindled friendship, the air is heavy, my bow hair loose, like a barometer, i leave hazel leafs in the case but i feel to absorb some of the damp air as added humidity .... yesterday i played with my harper friendd, she sat on union street, beautiful 🪶dahm the bard "Bridget", "oak & ash & thorn"an adapted and well played folk song here..."song of the sea" a stunning theme from a wild, irish mythical themed cartoon.... this morning i will play early to Finnish before the sun gets too warm... i will play ur wildy creative podcast under a cool, rustling canopy my friend 🦊" Patrick Rieger emailed a photo: "Hi Marc, The family and I were joined with some friends July 19 at the Harp & Fiddle to enjoy the show of Me and Bobby Magoo. Mark Guiser and Bob Banerjee have been around the Pittsburgh Irish music scene for a long time but it's only in the past year or two they joined up. Mark is Me, and Bob is Bobby Magoo. Their set was all Irish. In this photo they were playing Old Dun Cow, and the audience did the call back of Macintyre!!!! very well. We have found musicians are not playing much Irish music in the Irish pubs these days, but these two made sure we had plenty of Irish, and the audience loved it."
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Téada Interview #726
09/11/2025
Téada Interview #726
Interview with Teada today on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #726 - ! 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. . 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. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:15 - “My Side of the Ocean (NYC Session 2025)” from My Side of the Ocean 3:28 - WELCOME 5:53 - “Thirteen Arches / The Hairy Chested Frog (Reels)” from Here & There 8:40 - “Alive With You” from Open The Road 11:33 - INTERVIEW WITH TEADA – INTRO 11:59 - INTERVIEW WITH TEADA 19:03 - "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 - "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 - "Reels - Greta’s Favourite / Grist for the Mill / Ríl Johnny Phádraig Pheter" from Coiscéim Coiligh / As the Days Brighten 46:14 - THANKS 48:09 - “Estrelina” from Traditions & Original Work 52:12 - “Aughamore / The Bog of Allen / Tom Maguire's Fancy (Reels)” from Lane to the Glen 55:42 - CLOSING 56:27 - “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 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 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 . 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 . 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 . 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 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. 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 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 . 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 #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.
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Celtic Women at the Heart of the Tradition #725
09/04/2025
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 - - ! 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. . 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. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:09 - "The Mountain Blessing/The Secret Elsewhere" from Elsewhere Olivia Barrett: fiddle 4:40 - WELCOME 6:35 - "Liam Childs - Baby Dragon" from Radiance Emilie and Nora Carrol: fiddle 10:32 - & Eileen Gannon "Lough Erne's Shore (song)" from The Belles of St. Louis Eimear Arkinis: Vocals, fiddle, Irish dancer Eileen Cannon: harp 15:27 - "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 - "Blackwaterside" from Thar Toinn / Seaborne Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh: flute, whistles, vocals 26:40 - FEEDBACK 31:14 - "Ballyneety's Walls" from Portraits Niamh Dunne: fiddle, vocals 34:34 - "Danny Boy Set (Devil's Dream/Uncle Henry's Reel/Angus Campbell)" from LIVE Bexy Ashworth: fiddle, vocals 37:30 - "Butterfly" from Sailors and Rolling Stones Chloe Matharu: Scottish Indian singer songwriter, harpist and harmonium player 43:04 - THANKS 45:18 - "Phoenix" from All in Good Time Jed Midkiff: harp, vocals 49:05 - "Fish in the Sea" from Kenway's Favorites Susan Csikos: vocals, guitar 50:39 - "Mormund Braes" from To The Hills and Back Carrie Thompson: vocals Anna Darmanska: fiddle Lisa McCann: bodhran, vocals 52:53 - "Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye" from Another Drink Erin “Boom Chick” Bliss: drums 58:18 - CLOSING 59:56 - "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 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 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 . 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 . 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 . 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 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. 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 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 . 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 #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, ( ) 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."
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Whiskey, Slides & Standing Stones #724
08/28/2025
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 - - ! 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. . 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. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:10 - "Carnac" from Courting the Sun 3:37 - WELCOME 6:34 - "Verandler" from Fireside 11:05 - "Lakes of Ponchatrain" from Woke Up Old 15:47 - DRD "Frayon" from DRD 20:19 - "Going Home" from Here To Stay 23:48 - FEEDBACK 26:58 - "We Will Fly" from FAE 31:19 - "Dispute at the Crossroads/Maids of Mount Cisco/The Scholar" from Tap 'Er Light 35:51 - "The Briar and the Rose" from Fiacre's Fell 39:25 - "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 - "The Sally Gardens" from Life 47:52 - "Mire" from To the Wind 50:46 - "Kickin' Whiskey" from Sailor's Rescue 54:22 - "The One Of Us All" from The One Of Us All - Single 57:22 - CLOSING 58:30 - "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 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 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 . 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 . 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 . 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 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. 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 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 . 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 #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. "
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Tulua Interview in County Wexford #723
08/21/2025
Tulua Interview in County Wexford #723
You’ll enjoy an interview with Tulua this week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #723 -- ! 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. . 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. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2-3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:08 - "Harvest Home-Boys of Bluehill" from Moorland Winds 4:06 - WELCOME 6:53 - "Pitlochry High School Centenary - Scenic Overlook" from Radiance 11:31 - "Lilly the Pink" from Street Side Songs 15:47 - "Dog and Rabbit" from Currently 20:39 - FEEDBACK 24:32 - TULUA INTERVIEW 1:12:04 - THANKS 1:15:04 - "Sailing's a Weary Life" from Sailors and Rolling Stones 1:20:25 - & Eileen Gannon "George White's/McGettrick's/Cedars of Lebanon (reels)" from The Belles of St. Louis 1:24:25 - "My Lagan Love" from Ockham's Razor 1:28:57 - CLOSING 1:30:24 - "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 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 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 . 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 . 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 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 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. 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 . 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 #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. ”
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Sparks in the Cabin #722
08/14/2025
Sparks in the Cabin #722
On fire with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #722 - ! 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. . 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. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 7:12 - "The Cabin Reels" from No Coming No Going 2:30 - WELCOME 4:30 - "Sparks in the Fire - Freddy's" from Radiance 8:48 - "Blow Ye Winds" from Here to Stay 12:51 - "Annie's" from Currently 17:40 - "The Flower of Magherally" from Fiacre's Fell 21:23 - FEEDBACK 24:08 - "Irish Fire" from Irish Fire (Single) 28:31 - & Eileen Gannon "My Mind Will Never Be Easy/Humors of Derrycrossane (slip jigs)" from The Belles of St. Louis 31:46 - "A Pint of Plain (Live)" from Live in Buffalo 34:44 - DRD "Seique" from namai 38:16 - THANKS 40:25 - "McAlpine's Fusiliers" from Factories & Mills, Shipyards & Mines 43:41 - "Ain't Nobody's Business" from Move On 48:03 - "Here with Me" from Sailor's Rescue 51:08 - "Taraka" from Translate 56:09 - CLOSING 56:56 - "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 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 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 . 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 . 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 . 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 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. 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 . 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 #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"
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Farewell To Belfast #721
08/07/2025
Farewell To Belfast #721
You say farewell to Belfast. I say hello on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #721 - - ! 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. . 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. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - "The Fiddle Bridge, The Littlest Pint, Rémi's Reel" from Courting the Sun 4:02 - WELCOME 5:44 - "Farewell to Belfast" from Ceol na gCarad 9:11 - "Walking on the Waves" from Sheila's Brush 13:26 - "Celtic Cannon (Reel)" from Along The Rural Trail 15:41 - "Cat and the Fiddle" from Midnight Sun 19:17 - FEEDBACK 21:36 - "Pride of Pimlico" from Sons Of Erin's Isle 23:56 - "A Walk on the Shore" from Cat's Ceili 28:58 - "Preab san Ol" from Fiacre's Fell 31:27 - "Bridget's Well" from Irish Song Compilation by Celia Farran 35:13 - "Jug of This" from Drinking Song Sing - A - Long (2025) 38:11 - THANKS 40:27 - "Sailors and Rolling Stones" from Sailors and Rolling Stones 46:26 - "Edgy in Zurich" from Thylacine 50:12 - "Playsuit" from Move On 53:28 - "Kruger's pipe set" from Journey North (Revisited) 57:00 - CLOSING 58:10 - "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 Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at 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 . 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 . 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 . 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 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. 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 . 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 #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”
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Sailing Across the Ocean #720
07/31/2025
Sailing Across the Ocean #720
We’re sailing across the ocean on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #720 . ! 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. . 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. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - "Lussa Reels" from Lussa Reels 3:57 - WELCOME 6:22 - "The Opening Set" from No Coming No Going 10:56 - "The Silkie of Sule Skerry" from Sailors and Rolling Stones 17:37 - "Charles Dickens' Jig, Erynn & Carl's Jig" from Courting the Sun 21:31 - "Sailing Across the Ocean" from Doolin' 24:18 - FEEDBACK 26:36 - "Boys of Ballycastle/The Dunmore Lasses" from At Home 30:29 - "Andersonville" from Andersonville 35:02 - "Terra" from Eostre 39:02 - "Bunny in the Bracken" from Patreon Single 41:15 - THANKS 43:49 - "The Longest Day" from Move On 47:44 - "Musical Preist" from The Great Hill 49:58 - "We Ne'er Shall Wean Her" from Animali 55:25 - "Beyond Avalon" from Legends And Visions 59:04 - CLOSING 59:57 - "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 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 . 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 . 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 . 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. 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 . 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 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. 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 . 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 #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?"
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20 Years of Irish & Celtic Music! #719
07/24/2025
20 Years of Irish & Celtic Music! #719
20 years of podcasting and sharing music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #719 . ! 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. . 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. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:08 - "Against the Grain" from Midnight Sun 4:49 - WELCOME 9:04 - "Hail to the Heroes" from The Sub - Zero Sessions EP 12:47 - "I'm Coming Home" from Another Faire to Remember 17:19 - "7 8, Final Answer" from Everyone In 20:51 - "Please Awake" from Harvest Season - Second Cutting 25:53 - "Mother And Child" from One For The Road 28:22 - FEEDBACK 31:14 - "The Prince of Darkness" from Lolander 36:35 - "Buried My Wife and Danced on Her Grave/Paddy Fahey's/Aherne's Egg (jigs)" from Whirring Wings 40:45 - "Bonny Bonny Broom" from My Celtic Heart 44:32 - "Butterflies" from Out The Gap 47:48 - "Rigs o' Rye" from Loescher+Kenneth 51:32 - BREAK 53:23 - "The Private Still" from Red House 57:51 - "All Among the Barley" from Drink This Pub Dry 1:00:39 - "Roslin Castle & The Woods of Kilmurry" from A Light in the Forest 1:06:54 - "Donovan's Pub in Ballinasloe" from No End in Sight 1:11:37 - "Pikeman's March/Battle of Waterloo/Lord Lovat’s Lament" from Trì 1:14:05 - THANKS 1:16:40 - "The Hunting Dogs" from Durty Pool 1:19:23 - "Girl’s Night in Galway" from Matching Sweaters 1:22:36 - "Take Me" from The Guinness Situation 1:26:35 - "Old Dun Cow" from Pour Decisions 1:29:30 - "Moorlough Shores" from Garnet 1:34:14 - CLOSING 1:35:39 - "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 . 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 . 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 . 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 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. 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 . 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 #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. 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."
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Irish Rebellion in Wexford #718
07/17/2025
Irish Rebellion in Wexford #718
Learn more about the Irish Rebellion in Wexford in 1798 on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #718 . ! Maggie’s Wake, Marc Gunn, The Almost Irish Band, Avourneen, Téada, The Ciderhouse Rebellion, David Pedrick, Kennedy's Kitchen, Pipedance, Robert Zielinski, Sheridan Rúitín, River Drivers, Emerald Rose, The Bloody Irish Boys, Kilmaine Saints, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones 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. . 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. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:08 - "Harrison’s Way" from Maggie’s Wake 1:46 - WELCOME 4:28 - "Rising of the Moon" from St. Patrick's Day 6:33 - "Wind That Shakes the Barley & Cuckoo's Nest" from Song Henge, Vol. 21 8:44 - "The Wind that Shakes the Barley" from Sparrow 11:13 - "Jig / Air / March - Farewell to Stoneybatter / An Raibh Tú ag an gCarraig / March at Kilmore" from Coiscéim Coiligh / As the Days Brighten 15:14 - with Molly Donnery "Jimmy Murphy" from A Little Bit Slanted 18:28 - FEEDBACK 22:49 - "Tintern" from On the Way 24:10 - "Vinegar Hill" from The Hotting Fire 28:13 - "The Mountain Road / Jenny Picking Cockles / The Woman of the House / Rakish Paddy" from The Pleasures of Hope 33:03 - "Boolavogue" from Rebels in the Night 38:05 - "Flax in Bloom/The Green Groves of Erin" from The Day Dawn 40:39 - THANKS 45:29 - "KELLY THE BOY FROM KILLANE" from Live at SteelStacks 48:44 - "Mountain Fey" from Sunwise 51:15 - "Enniscorthy in a Bottle" from Drunk Rock 55:11 - "Wearing of the Green" from The Good, The Plaid, and The Ugly 57:26 - CLOSING 1:00:18 - "The Dying Rebel" from Let Ye All Be Irish Tonight 1:04:38 - 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 . 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. Let’s protect the land and people that we love. Promote Celtic culture through music at . 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 . 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 Last month, I led my Celtic Invasion of County Wexford. We visited the National 1798 Irish Rebellion Museum. I learned a lot. In the summer of 1798, in the town of Enniscorthy, a spark was lit that echoed across the centuries. Inspired by the ideals of liberty and self - determination that fueled the American and French Revolutions, ordinary Irish men and women rose up against British rule—hoping to shape a freer, more equal Ireland. The United Irishmen, a movement of Protestants and Catholics alike, dreamed of unity. But their rebellion was met with brutal force. The most haunting chapter came to a head on Vinegar Hill, where rebels made their last stand. Though the 1798 Rebellion was crushed, the spirit behind it lived on. It became a quiet current beneath Irish history, resurfacing again in 1916 during the Easter Rising—and carrying through to modern Ireland. Today’s episode features songs and tunes inspired by the 1798 rebellion. These are songs of hope, defiance, heartbreak, and memory. This episode is not about blame. They’re about telling the stories of those who dared to dream of freedom. 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 compilation, so you get great music and great style. Get all the details at 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. 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 Celtic 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. 🍀 If you noticed things missing on Patreon, I made a change and I forgot to tell you beforehand. My apologies. So let me explain what happened. The podcast hasn't recovered from the income drop at the beginning of the year. It is $500 less than it was, every month. As you can imagine, that is a bit challenging. So I made several Tier pricing changes over the past few months. Currently, the lowest level is $4 per month. The Song Henger level is $12 per month. Celtic Legends is $30 per month. I also changed what is on each Tier. This is where the issue occurred. I moved the Music - Only Tier to the Song Henger level. Right now, the basic Patron of the Podcast level includes the Public Episode before regular listeners and a Vote in the Celtic Top 20. (Plus the Chat Room, one time thanks on the podcast, and occasional blogs and reviews). The Song Henger level includes that above, plus the Music - Only episode, Irish & Celtic Music Interviews, exclusive Celtic Videos, some full - length audio concerts, and the digital compilations. And of course, the Celtic Legends level includes a thank you in the podcast at least once a month. I added in a new tier. We are now looking for Underwriters for the podcast. If you have a business, band, or an individual, I will announce you as such every week on the show. A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Jan Fead, Dave D, Annette Macher, Lan Kelly, Cadence Watson 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 . 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 #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. Mónica emailed: "Hi Marc!! I have closed my Facebook profile two years ago so I prefer to write you down here. But no need to answer nor mention my message in your programs. This is only for pleasure, not for glory! ;P I've discovered your program two weeks ago, soon after St. Patrick's celebration which is very special for me, not only as a great fan of Irish and celtic music but also as mum of a 13 year - old beauty who was born on March 17th!! My name is Mónica and I'm from Asturias, another celtic region close to Galicia, in Spain. I'm living in Brittany now so I hear your shows from France. I was very very pleased with your podcasts when I suddenly found them on the iTunes library. I've loved the 3 - hour St. Patrick's Day Special and I've recommended your shows to my brother who lives in Packenham, Ontario. Thank you for all this excellent work and keep on broadcasting!! Greetings from Quimper!! Mónica” Allie Stockton commented on Patreon: "I'm listening at work this morning." Shawn emailed: "Love the Music! Listening from Newfoundland, Canada , I absolutely love everything about this station!" Jeff Laszlo emailed: "Listened to this week's podcast as Mary and I drove to Greenville for the Scottish Games and Galibrae." Lucia Tappero emailed: "Hello, from Alaska! I have a friend who’s active in our Celtic Community here that insists I should send you our Irish pub music CDs for your podcast. How can I best do that? We do have digital versions and we have CDs as well. Cheers, Lucia Tappero. Www.roguesandwenches.com " Woodland Folk sent a photo of his fiddle and bottle of wine
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Only the Highlights, Please! #717
07/10/2025
Only the Highlights, Please! #717
This is the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #717. Today, I’m sharing the very first Highlight Reel we released over on Patreon. Highlight Reels are music-only episodes. They feature some of the best tracks, as voted on by fans of the show, from the 5-7 previous episodes. So these were all from the beginning of 2022. Patrons of the Podcast get Highlight Reels every few months. You also get Music-Only episodes every week. I won’t be introducing individual songs or tunes. Instead, you can go to the shownotes at to find out who’s who in this episode. If you like Music-Only episodes or this Highlight Reel, make sure to join our Patrons on Patreon at . In fact, if you don’t like this format… sign up on Patreon. That’s what keeps this show going each and every week. 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 for Celtic music and culture online. . 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. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2-3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC Welcome to the all - new Celtic Top 20 podcast. We are over halfway through the year. There are over 60 new tracks added to our Irish & Celtic Music: Best of 2022 playlists on , , and . It’s gonna be a nightmare to cut that list down to the Top 20 this year. I want to try something new. Which hopefully will make you happy. Because you get extra podcasts that are exclusively available to patrons! I’m gonna compile Celtic Top 20 podcasts. Each episode will feature about 13 - 19 songs and tunes. I’m gonna create another poll. Your job is to listen and vote for your top 3 songs and tunes. Please include at least one vocal song and one instrumental tune. The third one can be whatever you love. Hopefully, this will help us narrow our end of year list down to the absolute Best of 2022. And as an added bonus, this one at least will be a music - only episode for everyone. Well, at least after I finish talking. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 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 next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode. ! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 2:51 - "Superb Owl" from Folk Hero 6:00 - "The Emigrant's Farewell" from daybreak: fainne an lae 9:46 - "The Old Dash Churn (Jigs)" from Last Night's Joy 13:51 - "Les Trois Capitaines" from The Empress 18:38 - "Garden Valley" from After The Morning 22:37 - "Wynne's" from Roots to Rise 26:27 - & "Bright Side of Everything" from Selcouth 29:36 - “The Dream One Dreamt” from In Nomine Éireann 33:58 - “Lonesome Road to Dingle - Star Above the Garter - Newmarket Polka” from First Steps 37:34 - "TCC" from Deception 41:26 - "The Little Beggarman" from Donegal 43:41 - "Raggle Taggle Gypsy" from The Days of Abundance 48:43 - "Reels For Three Brothers" from Daybreak 53:19 - "Hollerin' For Haggis!" from Made In Texas 59:14 - "The Bonnie Earl O Moray" from Four On The Floor 1:03:54 - " (feat. Jamie Haeuser)" from 1:08:07 - Kathy Barwick "My Native Home" from 1:13:16 - "Lark and Dove" from Sphere 1:17:13 - "The Eagle's Whistle - Major Campbell Graham" from Woven The Celtic Top 20 Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by . The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Promote Celtic culture through music with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast at.
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Celtic Pub Songs #716
07/03/2025
Celtic Pub Songs #716
Folk Songs & Stories Flashback episode on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #716. ! This is an off-week for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I was not planning to schedule any episodes here. But then I remembered that I have a whole bunch of Celtic music episodes that I play on our companion podcast Folk Songs & Stories. Those episodes vary greatly from shows where I talk about the songs I perform, interviews and occasionally, I have episodes like this, which are sort of like short versions of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, except sometimes I talk a little more about what’s going on with my music. In this episode, we’re flashing back to 2010, the week before my first daughter was born. There are some links that are still available in the shownotes at on our website at Though if you enjoy the show, please subscribe at 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 for Celtic music and culture online. . 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. ! You can follow our playlist on to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2-3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC This is the final Pub Songs Podcast before my daughter is born. With any luck it'll be no later than her due date on October 23rd, but we're still waiting. Meantime, lots of thoughtful news. Notes: New iMix Promotion: October iMix. Please give your feedback and suggestions for next month. Promote My Music on CelticRadio.net: Request Peggy Gordon and Kilted For Her Pleasure What are your favorite CDs of Marc Gunn? What are your favorite songs from Kilted For Her Pleasure? Episode 2 of the is now out is newly formatted Visit the for special features on indie Celtic music! Marc Gunn Did Big Bang Theory rip off the Brobdingnagian Bards? . Find out what's on Clearance at ThinkGeek! "The Mermaid" by from Going for Brogue: Irish Pub Songs and Sea Shanties "March of Cambreadth" by from Midsummer "All I See Is Red" by Ceann from Everything's Fine "Fairy Story" by from A Faire to Remember "Reels: Farrell O'Gara/Ril Gan Ainm/The Flying Irishman" by Rattle the Boards from The Parish Platform "This Land" by Kinfolk from This Land "Two Sisters" by from An Dolaim Marc Gunn in the News: Kilted For Her Pleasure was reviewed on 67 Celtic Music The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast got a blazingly good write up on the On a Grahampage blog. Joanna suggests a wine tasting at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival Irish Abroad has a new fan group for Marc Gunn Wandering Geek and Random Acts Radio featured "A Rabbit For Halloween" Indie Rock Reviews played my song "Happy Birthday, Dear Hobbit & Friend" The Ren-Fest Experience Podcast played my song "My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose" on show #6. Support the Podcast: If this show is entertaining, you can return the favor… Find out more about and . 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 . 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. Promote Celtic culture through music at . 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 . 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 An album pin is a lapel pin with artwork inspired by a specific album or song from an album. It could be the actual album artwork or it could be inspired by a specific track on the album. The best album pins stand out on their own. They appeal to more than just your fans. It is simple, bold, and visually engaging. However, what truly makes it an “album pin” is that the purchaser also gets a digital album with their pin. I have an entire blog on my website with details including templates for you to make your own album pin jacket. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! 🎶 Thank You for Powering the Irish & Celtic Music 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. 🍀 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 . 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 #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. Andreas emailed about travel to Ireland and Scotland. He wrote: "Hello Mark, I will be cruising on my sailboat in Scotland and Ireland this summer. I wonder if you have any recommendations for places to go to hear Irish and Celtic music. Thanks"
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