Celtic Christmas Music
Do you love Christmas music? Do you love Celtic music? Subscribe to the Celtic Christmas Podcast. You'll enjoy hours of great Christmas music and entertainment from many of the best indie Celtic musicians online. You'll be rich with holiday spirit and a wealth of Celtic Christmas craic for your holiday pleasure. All songs are used with permission of the artists and copyright holders.
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St. Patrick's Day for Christmas #84
03/09/2025
St. Patrick's Day for Christmas #84
Some of this music might work just great for your St Patrick's Day celebrations. It’s Celtic Christmas Music #84 Keltricity, Jesse Ferguson, Seán Heely, Screaming Orphans, Irish Christmas in America, Scythian, Mary-Kate Spring Lee, Dublin Gulch, Alisa Marie, Peat in the Creel 0:06 - "On A Cold Winter's Day - Christmas Eve" from A Celtic Christmas 3:27 - WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. We want to bring a little magic and joy into your holiday season. Not just me, but all of the Celtic musicians we are featuring today. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes as well as how to support this podcast at 4:36 - "The Holly and the Ivy" from A Bard of Cornwall Christmas 6:24 - "Apples in Winter / The Frost Is All Over / Christmas Eve" from So Merry as We Have Been 10:47 - "Sell Me Something" from Happy Christmas Volume 2 13:59 - "Air_March_Polka - The Snowy-Breasted Pearl, Freedom for Ireland" from A Long Way From Home 19:38 - THANK YOU FOR SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! Podcast advertising pays some of the hosting fees of this show. But the podcast creation is mostly funded by your generosity. Your kindness pays for our engineer, graphic design, and promotion of the podcast. It allows me to buy the music I play here. It also pays for my time creating the show. As a Patron, you get ad-free episodes and a private feed to listen to the podcast. All that for as little as $1 per month. HERE IS YOUR THREE-STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $1, $5, $10, or $25. Keep listening to Celtic Christmas Music to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. You can become a generous Christmas Patron at . FEEDBACK 20:58 - “The Wellerman” from Christmas Out at Sea 24:22 - "I Wonder as I Wander" from Carol of the Child 27:50 - "The Gray Funnel Line" from The Best Of A Celtic Cowboy Christmas (Double Album) 32:24 - "Captian O'Kane" from Winter Harp (by the fireside) Luke Mile 34:19 - CLOSING 35:20 - "Arthur McBride, Planxty Irwin" from Winter 40:23 - CREDITS Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You’ll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on climate change. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic
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It's a Celtic Christmas All Year Long #83
01/12/2025
It's a Celtic Christmas All Year Long #83
Celtic Christmas music is all year long. It’s Celtic Christmas Music #83 0:06 - "Wexford Carol" from A Whistle Wonderland: Christmas Melodies in a Celtic Style 5:19 - WELCOME TO CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. We want to bring a little magic and joy into your holiday season. Not just me, but all of the Celtic musicians we are featuring today. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes as well as how to support this podcast at 6:06 - "Christmas in the Hebrides" from So Merry as We Have Been 11:08 - "I Remember Christmas Eve" from The Best Of A Celtic Cowboy Christmas (Double Album) 16:23 - NEW FORMAT 16:51 - "Guillo, Pran ton Tamborin" from A Winter Collection 19:44 - "Jingle Bells" from One Celtic Christmas 23:01 - THANK YOU FOR SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! Podcast advertising pays some of the hosting fees of this show. But the podcast creation is entirely funded by your generosity. Your kindness pays for our engineer, graphic design, and promotion of the podcast. It allows me to buy the music I play here. It also pays for my time creating the show. As a Patron, you get ad-free episodes and a private feed to listen to the podcast. All that for as little as $1 per month. HERE IS YOUR THREE-STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $1, $5, $10, or $25. Keep listening to Celtic Christmas Music to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. You can become a generous Christmas Patron at . 24:03 - "Into Emptiness" from Songs of the Celtic Winter II 27:20 - "O Come All Ye Faithful" from Happy Christmas Volume 2 30:31 - FEEDBACK Luke Miller wrote: "Hi Marc, I hope you and your family our having a great holiday season! We have gone to the following Celtic Christmas Shows this year: Gothard Sisters Men of Worth Christmas with The Celts Tomaseen Foley’s Celtic Christmas Also the photo on our holiday card with us in pirate customs were with the band Beltaine at the Swashbucklers Ball." 31:27 - "Christmas Eve Reel feat. Boxing Banjo, Nolan Ladewski" from Christmas Out at Sea 34:29 - , Ed Miller and Scooter Muse "Emanuel" from Nollaig Chridheil / Songs of the Christmas Season 39:02 - CLOSING 39:36 - “Nouvelle Agreable” from Angels on High 42:19 - CREDITS Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. 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. Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on climate change. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic
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Wrapping Up Celtic Christmas Music 2024 #82
12/22/2024
Wrapping Up Celtic Christmas Music 2024 #82
We're wrapping up the holiday season with one final episode of Celtic Christmas Music #82 0:09 - "We Wish You a Merry Christmas/Trepak (The Nutcracker)/Jingle Bells/Auld Lang Syne" from A Whistle Wonderland: Christmas Melodies in a Celtic Style 4:27 - WELCOME TO CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. We want to bring a little magic and joy into your holiday season. Not just me, but all of the Celtic musicians we are featuring today. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes as well as how to support this podcast at 5:41 - (she/her) "Patapan -- Noel Nouvelet" from single 7:32 - "Good King Wenceslas" from A Bard of Cornwall Christmas 9:58 - "Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace) / Ge Do Theid Mi Do M' Leabaidh" from So Merry as We Have Been 15:06 - "Christmas Wrapping" from Happy Christmas Volume 2 19:35 - THANK YOU FOR SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! Podcast advertising pays some of the hosting fees of this show. But the podcast creation is entirely funded by your generosity. Your kindness pays for our engineer, graphic design, and promotion of the podcast. It allows me to buy the music I play here. It also pays for my time creating the show. As a Patron, you get ad-free episodes and a private feed to listen to the podcast. All that for as little as $1 per month. HERE IS YOUR THREE-STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $1, $5, $10, or $25. Keep listening to Celtic Christmas Music to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. You can become a generous Christmas Patron at . 20:51 - “Petit Papa Noël / Ding Dong Merrily on High / The Ardgroom” from The Pear Tree 24:39 - "Jingle Bells and Polesome Prison Blues" from On Christmas Day 29:09 - "Jezebel carol_Brightest and Best" from A Winter Collection 31:45 - "Christmas In Carrick” from The Best Of A Celtic Cowboy Christmas (Double Album) 34:14 - "Child's First Christmas" from Songs for Christmastime 37:44 - CLOSING 38:55 - "Silent Night" from A Long Way From Home 41:49 - CREDITS Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. 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. Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on climate change. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic
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Celtic Christmas Trees #81
12/15/2024
Celtic Christmas Trees #81
Raise your sustainable Celtic Christmas tree while listening to Celtic Christmas Music #81. Joseph Carmichael, Seán Heely, The Barra MacNeils, Cedar Dobson, The McDades, Irish Christmas in America, Brobdingnagian Bards, Screaming Orphans, Mary-Kate Spring Lee, Cherish the Ladies WELCOME TO CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and host of Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer all year long. That’s right. I am planning bonus episodes in the off-season to keep you in the Christmas spirit throughout 2025. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes as well as how to support this podcast at THIS WEEK IN CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC 0:06 - “Snowdrift” from Single 4:36 - WELCOME 5:17 - "Medieval Carols in the Great Hall” from So Merry as We Have Been 9:40 - "O Holy Night” from The Christmas Album 14:23 - CHRISTMAS SHOWS Last time, I mentioned some of the artists with Celtic Christmas Concerts. I missed Sean Heely, The Barra McNeils, Screaming Orphans, the McDades, and The Irish Rovers. Basically, many of the artists in this week’s episode have Celtic Christmas concerts. 15:17 - "Good Christian Men Rejoice/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Joy to the World” from A Whistle Wonderland: Christmas Melodies in a Celtic Style 18:13 - "Snow Snow” from A Winter Collection 23:02 - SUSTAINABLE CHRISTMAS TREES If you’ve been following me for a while, I am continually looking for more sustainable ways to live. Christmas is a great time to do just that. We Celts have long had an important relationship with the land and our environment. So I’m gonna offer a bunch of thoughts in the coming months. l read an article on “” You can find a link in the shownotes. One of the most-interesting things I read was about Artificial Trees. You might think they are the most-sustainable. But it turns out that they are typically made with some of the worst, most-toxic types of plastic, polyvinyl chloride (PVC). My family prefers real Christmas trees. But there’s always a catch, isn’t there. The challenge with a regular tree is finding one that is sustainably sourced. Meaning is it shipped from across the country? Or is it locally grown? Or even better, is it a tree you can replant in your yard when the holiday is over? I’ll be honest. Replanting is more than we will do. However, did you know you can rent a Christmas tree? Yeah. That’s what I said when I read that. It’s not available in all areas. But it is possible to rent one. Then it will be planted afterward. If you’re artsy, maybe you can build your own Christmas tree. You could use a plant around the house or build a tree from scrap lumber around the house. Do a search for Christmas tree alternatives and you’ll find a ton of options. As for disposing of your tree, don’t send those Artificial Trees to the landfill. Instead give it to someone, donate it, sell it or repurpose it. That’s the best way to keep it out of the landfill. The same goes with regular trees. Sustainable Jungle writes: “Real trees that end up in landfills can be detrimental to the environment. This is because the tree decomposes and produces methane gas, which is 26 times more harmful than CO2 in terms of climate change potential.” So see if there are local collection services or repurpose the tree instead of sending it to trash. 26:12 - "Air_March_Polka - The Snowy-Breasted Pearl, Freedom for Ireland” from A Long Way From Home 31:51 - "Bog Down In Christmas” from Christmas In Brobdingnag 36:28 - "You Are All Mine (At Christmas Time)” from Happy Christmas Volume 2 39:30 - "O Little Town of Bethlehem/Celia Connellen” from Carol of the Child 43:13 - THANK YOU FOR SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! Podcast advertising pays for some of the hosting fees of this show. But the podcast creation is entirely funded by your generosity. Your kindness pays for our engineer, graphic design, and promotion of the podcast. It allows me to buy the music I play here. It also pays for my time creating the show. As a Patron, you get ad-free episodes and a private feed to listen to the podcast. All that for as little as $1 per month. HERE IS YOUR THREE-STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $1, $5, $10, or $25. Keep listening to Celtic Christmas Music to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. You can become a generous Christmas Patron at . 45:14 - "All on a Christmas Morning / The Carol of the Twelve Numbers” from Cherish the Ladies Ultimate Christmas Mix 48:42 - CLOSING Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You’ll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and discuss with others how you can make a positive impact on climate change. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic
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Anne Roos Picks Celtic Christmas Music #80
12/08/2024
Anne Roos Picks Celtic Christmas Music #80
Anne Roos introduces this week of Celtic Christmas Music #80. Julia Lane, Sarah Marie Mullen, Golden Bough, Anne Roos & David Blonski, Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy, Banshee in the Kitchen, Terry McDade, The McDades, Adam Young, Mark O'Connor, Mithril, David Pedrick, Marc Gunn 0:02 - INTRO: Celtic Christmas Music #80 0:10 - "In Dulci Jubilo/On Christmas Night" from Angels We Have Heard (Beloved Music of Yuletide) 3:15 - WELCOME TO CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. Visit the shownotes to find out more about the artists and subscribe to the show at . I want to thank our Celtic Christmas Producer: Carol Baril, as well as all of the other supporters of this podcast on Patreon. to spread Christmas cheer this holiday season. 4:03 - "Patapan" from In the Moon of Wintertime 6:10 - "One Bottle More/Humors Of Winter" from Winter's Dance 9:39 - "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" from A Celtic Family Christmas 13:23 - WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO? 14:04 - & David Blonski "Worthy Gentlemen" from A Winter's Dance 17:01 - "Bottom of the Punchbowl Set" from Invite the Light 20:47 - With "Jezebel Carol" from Midwinter 23:23 - "Winter Sets In" from Yearbook 26:21 - THANK YOU FOR SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! Podcast advertising pays some of the hosting fees of this show. But the podcast creation is entirely funded by your generosity. Your kindness pays for our engineer, graphic design, and promotion of the podcast. It allows me to buy the music I play here. It also pays for my time creating the show. As a Patron, you get ad-free episodes and a private feed to listen to the podcast. All that for as little as $1 per month. HERE IS YOUR THREE-STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $1, $5, $10, or $25. Keep listening to Celtic Christmas Music to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. You can become a generous Christmas Patron at . 27:38 - "What Child Is This" from Appalachian Christmas 31:00 - "Galician Carol" from Winter's Day and A Celtic Christmas compilation 33:56 - "Gower Wassail" from Wintertide EP 37:19 - CLOSING 37:59 - "Christmas in the Shire" from Celtic Christmas Greetings 41:42 - CREDITS Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You’ll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about how you can make a positive impact on climate change. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic #anneroos
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Irish Christmas in America #79
12/01/2024
Irish Christmas in America #79
It’s Celtic Christmas Music #79 0:06 - "Reels - The Christmas Tree, The Ash Plant, The Morning Mist" from A Long Way From Home 2:59 - WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. We want to bring a little magic and joy into your holiday season. Not just me, but all of the Celtic musicians we are featuring today. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes as well as how to support this podcast at Next weekend is my Nerdy Wonderland Holiday Market in Avondale Estates, Georgia. The event itself is more nerdy than Celtic. But I will be out there sharing some of my Celtic Christmas songs. Go to for details. 4:10 - "Carol of the Child" from Carol of the Child 7:37 - "Jingle Bells" from A Bard of Cornwall Christmas 9:30 - "A Dash for the Presents / Joy to the World / Parnells March" from Cherish the Ladies Ultimate Christmas Mix 14:37 - "Santa Never Brings Me A Banjo" from The Best Of A Celtic Cowboy Christmas (Double Album) 17:58 – THANKS CELTIC CHRISTMAS CONCERTS Irish Christmas in America Celtic Woman Celtic Angels Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas Christmas With the Celts CELTIC CHRISTMAS CONCERTS Cherish the Ladies The Gothard Sisters I know there are a LOT more Celtic Christmas concerts that will happen this holiday season. Drop me a line and let me know which ones you find. THANK YOU FOR SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! Podcast advertising pays some of the hosting fees of this show. But the podcast creation is entirely funded by your generosity. Your kindness pays for our engineer, graphic design, and promotion of the podcast. It allows me to buy the music I play here. It also pays for my time creating the show. As a Patron, you get ad-free episodes and a private feed to listen to the podcast. All that for as little as $1 per month. HERE IS YOUR THREE-STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $1, $5, $10, or $25. Keep listening to Celtic Christmas Music to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. You can become a generous Christmas Patron at . 20:01 - "Hark the Herald Angels Sing/Pat a Pan/Deck the Halls/Ding Dong Merrily on High" from A Whistle Wonderland: Christmas Melodies in a Celtic Style 23:39 - "Follow The Light" from On Christmas Day 28:08 - "The Huron Carol" from A Winter Collection 33:15 - "The Christmas Cat" from Songs for Christmastime 35:47 - CLOSING 36:47 - "Adeste Fideles" from A Celtic Christmas 40:53 - CREDITS Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You’ll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about how you can make a positive impact on climate change. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic
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A Winter's Dance with Anne Roos #78
11/24/2024
A Winter's Dance with Anne Roos #78
Join us for a Winter’s Dance as we talk about Anne Roos and David Blonski’s new album A Winter’s Dance. This is Celtic Christmas Podcast #78. WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. Visit the shownotes to find out more about the artists and subscribe to the show at . I want to thank you our Celtic Christmas Producer: Carol Baril, as well as the 45 other supporters of this podcast on Patreon. . 0:02 - INTRO 0:16 - ANNE ROOS INTERVIEW: WINTERS EVE AIRE 9:04 - SONG: Winters Eve Aire 13:14 - ANNE ROOS INTERVIEW: THE CUTTY WREN 18:31 - SONG: The Cutty Wren 21:07 - ANN ROOS INTERVIEW: WORTHY GENTLMEN 27:46 - SONG: Worthy Gentlmen 30:44 - CREDITS Celtic Christmas Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, Carol Baril, and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You’ll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. You can subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. And best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on climate change. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic
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Christmas Music for Celts Returns in 2024!
11/17/2024
Christmas Music for Celts Returns in 2024!
It’s Celtic Christmas Music #77. WELCOME TO CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. Celtic musician with my own Celtic Christmas music. And I am a podcaster. This show promotes Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. Visit the shownotes to find out more about them and follow the show at . Check out . CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC TODAY 0:06 - Aizle & "The Wexford Carol" from The Wexford Carol 4:40 - WELCOME 5:24 - "Here We Come A Caroling" from A Celtic Christmas 8:37 - "Coventry Carol" from Christmas with Liz Madden 11:38 - "Canon In D" from Kudzu for Christmas 14:44 - "Holiday Album One Winter's Night" from Appalachian Christmas 19:26 - THANK YOU FOR SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! This podcast relies on the generosity of people just like you. For as little as $1 per month, you can help me produce new episodes of the podcast every year. And of course, since it is a podcast, you can listen to them you are ready and in the mood. . 20:45 - , and "Emanuel " from Nollaig Chridheil / Songs of the Christmas Season 25:18 - "I Saw Three Ships" from Christmas in the Pub 28:11 - "The Seven Rejoices of Mary" from The Poor Clares: Songs for Midwinter 33:19 - "Morny Ny Cainle/Arrane Y Guilley Hesheree/St. Ives Fer Moh" from Silver 37:23 - CLOSING 38:14 - "In The Bleak Midwinter (An Irish Christmas Album Version)" from An Irish Christmas 42:08 - CLOSING Celtic Christmas Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by . The show is supported by our Christmas music lovers just like yourself over on Patreon. Join others to spread Christmas Cheer! . Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You’ll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic
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Celtic Folk Christmas with Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #76
10/13/2024
Celtic Folk Christmas with Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #76
It’s Celtic Christmas Music #76. Anne Roos & David Blonski, Triskele, The Chivalrous Crickets, Enda Reilly, Bart Zeal, Alisa Marie, Spoil the Dance, Cherish the Ladies, Terry McDade With The McDades, Brigid's Bounty, Ken O'Malley, Screaming Orphans, Scythian, Plunk Murray, Eileen Ivers, Brad Tuck, West of Eden WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I’m Celtic musician with Christmas music and a podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. Today’s show is a re - release of episode #586 of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast (). If you’re not ready for Christmas music in September, then listen to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. It features the best indie Celtic music online every week. Then once a year, there’s Christmas music too. I want to remind you that Celtic Christmas Music is funded by people just like you. For as little as $1 per episode, you can support new Celtic Christmas music and have it shared with thousands of Celtic and Christmas music fans around the world. Your small donation helps me a LOT to produce these episodes. You won’t even be charged for any episodes until the last one of October. So if you enjoy this podcast, it would mean a lot to me if you would become a Celtic Christmas Patron. . Alright, without further adieu, let’s listen to the 2022 Celtic Christmas special: If you hear music you love, please support the artists. Visit the shownotes to find out more about them and follow the show at . THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 02:00 - Intro 01:29 - & David Blonski "Winter's Eve Aire" from A Winter's Dance 05:45 - WELCOME 06:42 - "Dona Nobis Pacem" from Christmas Is A Comin' 08:19 - "Wexford Carol / First of Winter" from A Chivalrous Christmas 14:04 - "Getting Close To Christmas" from Christmas is With Us (Tá An Nollaig Linn) 16:35 - "Winter Solstace" from December Celebrations 19:31 - "Ding Dong Merrily on High" from Winter Harp (by the fireside) 21:07 - FEEDBACK 24:16 - "Noel Nouvelet (Sing We Now Of Christmas)" from single 28:11 - "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" from Christmas in Ireland 31:40 - "The Angel Gabriel" from Midwinter 34:08 - Brigid's Bounty "Come Emmanuel Christmas Medley" from Celtic Christmas Medleys 38:16 - "Don Oíche ÚD I MBeithil" from Songs By a Winter's Hearth 41:13 - THANKS 42:44 - "Wishing You a Merry Christmas" from Happy Christmas, Vol. 1 46:30 - "Arthur McBride feat. Catie Parker Fedoryka" from Christmas Out at Sea 52:06 - "Christmas at the Pub" from Christmas in the Pub 55:21 - "Children Go" from Scatter the Light 1:00:00 - "The Lights of Port de Grave" from single 1:03:48 - CLOSING 1:05:57 - "Next Stop Christmas (with Stefan Andersson)" from Next Stop Christmas Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by . The show is supported by Christmas music lovers just like yourself over on Patreon. Join others to spread Christmas Cheer! . Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You’ll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic
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Happy Celtic Christmas with Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #75
08/25/2024
Happy Celtic Christmas with Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #75
It’s Celtic Christmas Music #75. WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I’m Celtic musician with Christmas music and a podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. Today’s show is a re - release of episode #537 of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast (). That is one of the other podcasts I host. It features Irish and Celtic music from around the world. It’s a fantastic show. Definitely go check out that episode and subscribe to that podcast if you love Celtic music. Every year, I produce a Celtic Christmas episode over there. I usually release those episodes on this feed, but I didn’t do that over the last few years. This year, I was struck with the idea that I could slowly release episodes to build over to the regular season of the show. That’s what we’re doing. I have a new season in the planning stages. But that means I need to find Patrons to financially make new episodes of this podcast happen! For as little as $1 per episode, you can support new Celtic Christmas music and have it shared with thousands of Celtic and Christmas music fans around the world. It doesn’t cost you much to spread Celtic Christmas cheer. But your small donation helps me a LOT to produce these episodes. The first three episodes of the year are all re - podcasts. I will not charge patrons for those episodes. So it won’t cost you a dime. BUT if you enjoy the shows, it would mean a lot to me if you would become a Celtic Christmas Patron. . Alright, without further adieu, let’s listen to the 2021 Celtic Christmas special: If you hear music you love, please support the artists. Visit the shownotes to find out more about them and follow the show at . 1:57 - "Winter Sets In" from Yearbook 6:26 - WELCOME 7:21 - Terry McDade With "Jezebel Carol" from Midwinter 9:57 - "A Celtic First Noel" from A Celtic First Noel 12:15 - "The Cherry - Tree Carol" from The Fire's Very Scottish Christmas 16:09 - "Angels We Have Heard on High" from Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn 19:46 - "Christmas Eve Reverie" from Grand Misadventures 23:48 - FEEDBACK 26:21 - "ROYAL PARADE" from Single 30:10 - "Christmas Time Again!" from Christmas Time Again! 33:29 - "A Jig for Christmas/Merry Christmas" from Single 37:00 - "Cead Mile Failte" from Christmas Is A Comin' 39:27 - "Si Bheag, Si Mhor / The First Noel" from Christmas Visions 43:50 - THANKS 46:18 - "Snowflakes" from Season of Love 48:22 - "We Three Kings Of Orient Are" from Kick Ass Celtic Christmas 53:07 - "Yuletide" from Single 55:34 - "Shepherds, Shake Off Your Drowsy Slumber" from Light so Brilliant: Carols and Tunes for Christmas 58:57 - "Miss Fogarty's Christmas Cake" from Happy Christmas, Vol. 1 1:02:47 - "Joy to the World" from A Winter Wonderful 1:05:34 - CLOSING 1:07:33 - "The Snows they melt the Soonest / Wondrous Love" from The Tide of Winter 1:11:43 - CLOSING Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by . The show is supported by Christmas music lovers just like yourself over on Patreon. Join others to spread Christmas Cheer! . Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You’ll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic
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We Wish You A Celtic Christmas #74
12/23/2023
We Wish You A Celtic Christmas #74
Nollaig shona daoibh on this Christmas Eve with Celtic Christmas Music #74. Scythian, The McDades, The Jig is Up!, Enda Reilly, Alisa Marie, The Chivalrous Crickets, Plunk Murray, Steel Clover, Screaming Orphans, Anne Roos & David Blonski, The Gothard Sisters, The Celtic Kitchen Party, Ashley Davis, Cherish The Ladies 0:06- "Christmas Eve Reel feat. Boxing Banjo, Nolan Ladewski" from Christmas Out at Sea 3:09-WELCOME TO CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. Visit the shownotes to find out more about the artists and follow the show at . This episode is thanks to the kindness and generosity of our patrons on Patreon. Do you love Celtic Music? Do you also love Christmas music? Then please . We only release shows in 3 months out of the year and not many. So your kindness shares Celtic culture through Christmas cheer! A big thanks to our Patreon Producers AK Palmar and Carol Baril. 4:38 - "See Amid the Winter's Snow" from A Winter Collection 8:15 - "Three Ships on the Ocean" from A Penny for the Wren 10:47 - "It's Christmas Eve" from Christmas is With Us (Tá An Nollaig Linn) 13:28 - "The First Noel" from Winter Harp (by the fireside) 15:01 - "The Wexford Carol - The First of Winter" from A Chivalrous Cricketmas 20:44 - "Christmas in the Old Man's Hat" from Christmas in the Pub 25:22 - SUBSCRIBE TO ICMP If you love Celtic music, make sure you subscribe to our companion podcast, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, I share amazing independent Celtic music from musicians around the globe. It’s all at . 26:11 - "As Lately We Watched" from Season Of Love 29:07 - "Wishing You a Merry Christmas" from Happy Christmas, Vol. 1 32:53 - "Song of the Piper" from A Winter's Dance 37:16 - "Deck the Halls" from A Celtic Christmas 40:34 - "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" from One Celtic Christmas 42:35 - "Sailing Back to You" from Songs of the Celtic Winter II 47:09 - CLOSING 48:14 - "Silent Night" from On Christmas Night 53:55 - CREDITS Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn, Carol Baril, AK Palmar and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You’ll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. You can subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. And best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on climate change. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic
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Christmas with the McDades
12/17/2023
Christmas with the McDades
The McDades talk about their annual Christmas concert and new album, plus lots more Celtic Christmas Music #73. We Banjo 3, The Sternwheelers, Brendan Monaghan, Julia Lane, The McDades, Ashley Davis, Crossed Cannons, Screaming Orphans, Scythian CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC SHOW 0:02 - Intro: 0:10 - "Sunrise at Solstice" from A Winter Wonderful 3:11 - WELCOME TO CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. Visit the shownotes to find out more about the artists and follow the show at . This episode is thanks to the kindness and generosity of our patrons on Patreon. Do you love Celtic Music? Do you also love Christmas music? Then please . We only release shows in 3 months out of the year and not many. So your kindness shares Celtic culture through Christmas cheer! We have a brand new Celtic Christmas Music producer. A big thanks to AK Palmar who signed up as a producer of the podcast! 4:02 - "No Room For A Christmas Tree" from Fairytale of New York 8:19 - "The Snow Fell Down" from Lovers Always Win 11:59 - "January Thaw" from Angels We Have Heard (Beloved Music of Yuletide) 13:49 - INTERVIEW 22:07 - "The Holly and the Ivy" from A Winter Collection 25:58 - INTERVIEW 30:15 - "Dreaming on a Yuletide Night" from A Winter Collection 32:43 - INTERVIEW 39:24 - "Guillo, Pran ton Tamborin" from A Winter Collection 42:18 - INTERVIEW OUTRO If you love Celtic music, make sure you subscribe to our companion podcast, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, I share amazing independent Celtic music from musicians around the globe. The Celtic Top 20 episode takes place during the last week of the year. So mark your calendar. And also check out our hour - long Celtic Christmas special on that podcast. It’s all at CelticMusicPodcast.com. 42:53 - "Let Merry Meet" from Songs of the Celtic Winter II 46:06 - "All For Me Nog" from A Pirate Christmas Story 49:03 - "We Three Kings" from Happy Christmas, Vol. 1 52:50 - CLOSING 53:34 - "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" from Christmas Out at Sea 57:30 - CREDITS Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn, Carol Baril, AK Palmar and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You’ll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. You can subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. And best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on climate change. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic
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Christmas With The Gothard Sisters
12/10/2023
Christmas With The Gothard Sisters
The Gothard Sisters share their love of Christmas with a new album on Celtic Christmas Music #72. Jil Chambless, Ed Miller, Scooter Muse, The Irish Rovers, Eileen Ivers, The Celtic Kitchen Party, The Gothard Sisters, Golden Bough, Steel Clover, The Langer's Ball, Laura MacKenzie 0:09 - , and "Emanuel" from Nollaig Chridheil / Songs of the Christmas Season 4:42 - WELCOME TO CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. Visit the shownotes to find out more about the artists and follow the show at . This episode is thanks to the kindness and generosity of our patrons on Patreon. Do you love Celtic Music? Do you also love Christmas music? Then please . We only release shows in 3 months out of the year and not many. So your kindness shares Celtic culture through Christmas cheer! 6:01 - "Christmas at The Ale House" from Merry Merry Time Of Year 9:04 - "Reels: Christmas Eve/Oiche Nollag/High Road to Linton" from An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas 12:45 - "Huge on the Luge" from One Celtic Christmas 15:18 - INTERVIEW WITH THE GOTHARD SISTERS The Gothard Sisters are a dynamic supergroup of three American sisters who play contemporary Celtic music. Through over 15 years of performing, touring, and writing music together, the optimistic style of their music and performances continue to resonate with their fans, building a loyal international following. Their latest Celtic album, Dragonfly, and Christmas album, A Celtic Christmas, feature the sisters playing an assortment of acoustic instruments and vocals combined with modern production to create music exploring themes of resilience and adventure. 16:22 - STORY: Here We Come A Caroling 22:29 - "Here We Come A Caroling" from A Celtic Christmas 25:44 - STORY: Winterberry Set 28:41 - "Winterberry Set" from A Celtic Christmas 32:00 - STORY: O Come O Come Emmanuel 36:30 - "O Come O Come Emmanuel" from A Celtic Christmas 40:18 - CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYLISTS If you’re looking for even more Celtic Christmas music, make sure you follow one of I have on Spotify. Add them to your own playlists while you’re at. 40:36 - "The O'Rourke's Feast (O'Carolan)" from Christmas in a Celtic Land 44:52 - "As Lately We Watched" from Season Of Love 47:48 - "Christmas in Carrick" from single 50:19 - CLOSING 50:54 - "We Wish You a Merry Christmas/Ding Dong Merrily on High" from Yuletide Bagpipes 53:27 - CREDITS Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn, Carol Baril, and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You’ll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. You can subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. And best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on climate change. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic #gothardsisters
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Christmas with The Celtic Kitchen Party
12/03/2023
Christmas with The Celtic Kitchen Party
This week, you will enjoy not just a whole of great Celtic Christmas Music #71, you’ll also meet The Celtic Kitchen Party as we talk about their new album, One Celtic Christmas. Abbots Cross, Patrick O'Flaherty, The Poor Clares, The Gothard Sisters, Ashley Davis, The Celtic Kitchen Party, The Barra MacNeils, Gaelynn Lea, A Shamrock in Kudzu, Reilly THIS WEEK IN CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC 0:08 - "Lucy Farr's Barn Dance / Angels We Have Heard on High / Peelor's Jacket" from Christmas Visions 3:33 - WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. Visit the shownotes to find out more about the artists and follow the show at . I want to thank our Celtic Christmas Producer: Carol Baril and all of our generous patrons. This show is thanks to your kindness and generosity this holiday season. Do you love Celtic Music? Do you also love Christmas music? . Or buy some digital albums, also on Patreon so that we can keep producing episodes of this podcast. 4:49 - , "Nollaig Shona" from The Poor Clares: Songs for Midwinter 6:58 - "Wexford Carol" from A Celtic Christmas 10:41 - "Song for a Winter's Night" from Songs of the Celtic Winter II 14:37 - INTRO: THE CELTIC KITCHEN PARTY 15:37 - INTERVIEW WITH THE CELTIC KITCHEN PARTY Boasting a diversity of talent The Celtic Kitchen Party plays a mix of Celtic infused originals, traditional and contemporary East Coast, Irish and Scottish tunes as well as the right dash of Pop and Classic Rock! The name conjures up that down home feeling where all your relatives and neighbors drop in for a traditional kitchen party, bringing a lively high energy performance to any venue for a night you and your guests are sure to remember. 18:17 - ONE CELTIC CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION 19:20 - "Jingle Bells" from One Celtic Christmas 22:36 - STORY: Huron Carol 23:48 - "Huron Carol" from One Celtic Christmas 27:34 - STORY: (not so) Silent Night 28:42 - "(Not So) Silent Night" from One Celtic Christmas 31:33 - INTERVIEW CLOSING REMARKS 33:30 - “Dreaming on a Yuletide Night” from A Winter Collection 35:56 - "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" from Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn 37:08 - "Christmas is Coming" from Kudzu for Christmas 38:27 - CLOSING 39:26 - "For You On Christmas" from Kick Ass Celtic Christmas 42:53 - CREDITS Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn, Carol Baril, and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You’ll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. You can subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. And best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on climate change. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic #theceltickitchenparty
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Christmas Carols That You Know
11/19/2023
Christmas Carols That You Know
It’s Celtic Christmas Music #70 Enda Reilly, The Gothard Sisters, Arise & Go, Marc Gunn, Corey Purcell, Anne Roos & David Blonski, The Celtic Kitchen Party, Scythian 0:02 - Intro by 0:17 - "Sing All The Christmas Carols That You Know" from Christmas is With Us (Tá An Nollaig Linn) 3:42 - WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. Visit the shownotes to find out more about the artists and subscribe to the show at . I want to thank you our Celtic Christmas Producer: Carol Baril, as well as the 45 other supporters of this podcast on Patreon. . If we can hit 50 patrons by Friday, you will get a podcast next week. Patrons get Music Only episodes before regular listeners Listen to regular episodes one day early Can join our Christmas chat. 5:41 - "Angels We Have Heard On High" from A Celtic Christmas 8:59 - "The Sound Of Sleat: Wee Michael's March / Lord MacDonald's / The Sound Of Sleat" from Meeting Place 14:54 - "The Scottish King of Christmas" from Celtic Christmas Greetings 17:11 - NEWS If you’re subscribed to the podcast on Android, be aware that Google Podcasts is going away. Check out Podcast Addict or Amazon Music as better alternatives. 18:19 - "Winter's March" from Undaunted 23:45 - & David Blonski "Candlelight" from A Winter's Dance 27:59 - "Drunken Santa" from One Celtic Christmas 31:26 - CLOSING 32:59 - "Galician Carol feat. Nolan Ladewski" from Christmas Out at Sea 36:22 - CREDITS Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn, Carol Baril, and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You’ll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. You can subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. And best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on climate change. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic #christmasmusic
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Celtic Christmas Music 2023 Season
11/05/2023
Celtic Christmas Music 2023 Season
Celtic Christmas Music returns in 2023 with show #69. Alisa Marie, Enda Reilly, Clare Cunningham, Liz Madden, West of Eden, The Irish Rovers, Jed Marum, Peat in the Creel, Scythian, The Celtic Kitchen Party 0:06 - "Captain O'Kane" from Winter Harp (by the fireside) 1:59 - WELCOME TO CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. Visit the shownotes to find out more about the artists and subscribe to the show at . I want to thank our Celtic Christmas Producer: Carol Baril, as well as the 45 other supporters of this podcast on Patreon. . 3:28 - "Getting Close To Christmas" from Christmas is With Us (Tá An Nollaig Linn) 5:59 - "Angel of the Emerald Isle" from Dear Ireland 9:10 - "What Child Is This" from Christmas with Liz Madden 12:58 - "Over the Hills" from Next Stop Christmas 16:00 - BREAK 17:01 - "Angels on High" from Merry Merry Time Of Year 20:40 - "Go Tell It on the Mountain" from Rejoice! A Christmas Album 23:55 - "Merry Christmas Jig, Masters in this Hall, All Around the Holly Tree" from Winter 28:21 - "The Angel Gabriel" from Christmas Out at Sea 31:23 - CLOSING 32:23 - “Jingle Bells” from One Christmas Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn, Carol Baril, and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You’ll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. You can subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. And best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on climate change. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic
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Celtic Christmas Lights
12/20/2022
Celtic Christmas Lights
The lights of Christmas are glowing with a Christmas Story by Brad Tuck on Celtic Christmas Podcast #68. Enda Reilly, Terry McDade With The McDades, Marc Gunn, Cherish The Ladies, The Chivalrous Crickets, Screaming Orphans, Anne Roos & David Blonski, Scythian, Brad Tuck, West of Eden 0:08 - "Tá An Nollaig Linn" from Christmas is With Us (Tá An Nollaig Linn) 2:56 - WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST I am Marc Gunn. I am an Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. This is the final episode of 2022. Hopefully, we are all ready for the holiday. House and trees decorated. Presents wrapped and placed beneath the tree. The cats aren’t chewing on the wrapping paper. We are ready to relax for this festive time of year. Make sure you check out . Click the link to find out more. 4:20 - "What Child Is This" from Midwinter 7:32 - "Celtic Christmas Elf" from Celtic Christmas Greetings 10:26 - "Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem/The Ballintore Fancy/The Kerry Reel/Limestone Rock" from On Christmas Night 15:17 - "A Christmas Carol" from A Chivalrous Christmas Christmas is an interesting time of year for musicians. Bigger artists are able to put together Christmas-themed shows. But many of the smaller indie artists create an album and dream of playing shows, but the venues stop booking. Christmas is a listening time of year. Not necessarily a buying time of year. I tell you this to remind you to support the artists that you love in this show. Visit the shownotes to find out more about the artists at . Then you can buy some music or merch from them, give them a tip, or even support your favorites on Patreon. Speaking of which… 19:16 - THANK YOU CHRISTMAS PATRONS The Celtic Christmas Podcast is brought to you by the kindness of Celtic Christmas fans on Patreon. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. Thanks to our Christmas Christmas Producer: Carol Baril Join others to spread Christmas Cheer! . 21:20 - "Jingle Bells" from Happy Christmas, Vol. 1 23:19 - & David Blonski "The Cutty Wren" from A Winter's Dance 25:57 - "Christmas at Home feat. HoneyDay, Stevie Rees, Therese Fedoryka" from Christmas Out at Sea 31:36 - BRAD TUCK STORY OF THE LIGHTS OF PORT DE GRAVE Born in Hant's Harbour, Newfoundland, Brad developed a love for music early in his life. Residing in St. John's, Brad is the drummer for a staple of the traditional Newfoundland music scene, Shanneyganock, and began a solo career in 2018 with the release of his first album "On These Waters". Brad was nominated for Traditional Artist of the Year at the 2018 & 2022 MusicNL Awards, and has released three full length albums, one EP and two Christmas singles. 35:10 - "The Lights of Port de Grave" from single 39:00 - WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE CELTIC CHRISTMAS SONGS THIS YEAR? I tried something new this year asking you to vote for your favorite song in each episode of the podcast. Past favorites of the season were We Banjo 3 "Joy to the World" from A Winter Wonderful Marc Gunn "Frosty the Irish Snowman" from Celtic Christmas Greetings And there’s a new one coming up… If there’s a song that you loved in this show or any of these episodes, please make sure you add the song to your own streaming playlist. 39:58 - "Over the Hills" from Next Stop Christmas Celtic Christmas Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show is supported by our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You’ll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. You can subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. And best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic
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Christmas Celebration
12/16/2022
Christmas Celebration
Time for a magnificent shiny Celtic Christmas celebration! It’s Celtic Christmas Podcast #67 Abbots Cross, Marc Gunn, Bart Zeal, Natalie MacMaster|Donnell Leahy, The Chivalrous Crickets, The Gothard Sisters, Bonnie Rideout, Plunk Murray, West of Eden 0:06 - "The Church Street Polka / Good King Wenceslas / The Happy Polka" from Christmas Visions 2:58 - WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST I am Marc Gunn. I am an Atlanta-based musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. Visit the shownotes to find out more about the artists and subscribe to the show at . 3:42 - "Celtic Christmas Elf" from Celtic Christmas Greetings 6:35 - "Winter Solstace" from December Celebrations 9:31 - "Twelve Days of Christmas" from A Celtic Family Christmas 13:30 - CELTIC CHRISTMAS SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: by The Gothard Sisters 14:07 - THANK YOU CHRISTMAS PATRONS The Celtic Christmas Podcast is brought to you by the kindness of Celtic Christmas fans on Patreon. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. Thanks to our Christmas Christmas Producer: Carol Baril Join others to spread Christmas Cheer! . 14:40 - INTRO: ENDA REILLY CHRISTMAS STORY Enda Reilly is a folk singer, songwriter and guitarist from Dublin, Ireland. Firmly rooted in the Irish tradition with songs that strive for a better future, Enda Reilly’s work invites you to see the world from his varied and unique perspective through each new song and project. 15:10 - ENDA REILLY CHRISTMAS STORY 18:15 - “Christmas True” from Christmas Is With Us 21:35 - "Cold, Cold December / Winter Nights" from A Chivalrous Christmas 25:06 - "The Happy Elf" from Falling Snow 29:23 - "Wassail!Wassail all over town!or The Gloucester Wassail/We wish you a merry Christmas" from The Celebration 33:13 - "Christmas at the Pub" from Christmas in the Pub 36:27 - WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE CELTIC CHRISTMAS SONG IN THIS EPISODE? Make sure you add the song to your own Celtic music playlist or even better, support the artist by buying their music and joining their mailing list, or even joining their Patreon page, just like many have done with this podcast. There’s another way to share your favorite track in this episode. You can vote for your favorite song or tune when you . The most-popular track will be added to our Christmas playlists. You have just two weeks to vote. So… . Then let me know if there’s a Celtic Christmas song or tune that I should add to the next episode of the show. 37:36 - "Next Stop Christmas (with Stefan Andersson)" from Next Stop Christmas Celtic Christmas Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show is supported by our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. Spread cheer and vote for your favorite Christmas song in this show. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You’ll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. You’ll get access to our Celtic Christmas Playlists. You can subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. And best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic
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Christmas Spirit at Last
11/29/2022
Christmas Spirit at Last
Finally, the Christmas Spirit is here at last with the Celtic Christmas Podcast. Full episode is in the podcast feed. It’s Celtic Christmas Podcast #66 Jed Marum, Alisa Marie, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, We Banjo 3, Gaelynn Lea, Bart Zeal, Brigid's Bounty, West of Eden, Marc Gunn 0:04 - "Banjos We Have Heard On High" from and 3:21 - WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST I am Marc Gunn. I am an Atlanta-based musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. Visit the shownotes to find out more about the artists and subscribe to the show at . . 4:52 - Alisa Marie is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer from England, who creates music inspired by fantasy novels and films, in particular the works of Tolkien. Alisa's influences also include traditional folk music from Britain and Ireland. Alisa plays a number of instruments including the harp, ocarina, piano, guitar, Irish flute, tin whistle and bodhran. Her latest EP is a collection of traditional and Christmas music, recorded live in front of a real fire. 5:26 - "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" from Winter Harp (by the fireside) 7:16 - Vicki and Jonny are two of the most versatile musicians of the folk circuit today, on stage – and now online. Their performances showcase new interpretations of old songs alongside original self penned tunes and new contemporary songs that are entirely at home in the tradition. They have developed a sound that is both familiar and fresh. Their Christmas album is absolutely delightful as you’ll hear in this song. Check out this . 7:54 - "Good Christian Men Rejoice" from A Sound of Christmas Past 11:54 - Galway-based We Banjo 3 has one foot in Irish music and one foot in Americana music. They seamlessly combine the virtuosity and precision in each genre’s traditional disciplines with the artful song-craft and infectious live performance of today’s musical landscape. Their version of “Joy to the World” was a hit on earlier episodes this year. 12:23 - "We Three Kings" from A Winter Wonderful CELTIC CHRISTMAS SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: 16:26 - THANK YOU CHRISTMAS PATRONS The Celtic Christmas Podcast is brought to you by the kindness of Celtic Christmas fans on Patreon. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. Patrons can vote for your favorite song in each episode and they also get music-only episodes. Thanks to our newest Christmas Patrons: O'McPub Band Thanks to our Christmas Producer: Carol Baril Join others to spread Christmas Cheer! . 16:58 - Gaelynn Lea won NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2016. Since then, she has captivated audiences around the world with her haunting original songs and traditional fiddle tunes. Most recently, she composed the music for Macbeth on Broadway, starring Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga. 17:26 - "Love Came Down at Christmas / It's in Every One of Us" from Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn 21:39 - Bart Zeal is a Dutch songwriter of folky fantasy-themed songs. He is inspired by stories of people and places in both real-life and fantasy settings. Since November 2020, Bart creates one song a month, both covers and originals. He has a personal goal to make a living with his music by 2030. He hopes his music will create lasting connections with fans and friends, for the best thing about singing songs is finding enthusiastic listeners! 22:25 - "Yule" from December Celebrations 25:04 - Brigid's Bounty "Merry Christmas Celtic Medley" from Celtic Christmas Medleys 31:26 - West of Eden is the Swedish folk-rock band that has vitalized the Celtic music scene with their unique sound and songwriting. A deep love for the traditional British and Irish folk music has earned them a solid reputation. 31:45 - "Next Stop Christmas (with Stefan Andersson)" from Next Stop Christmas 34:53 - WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE CELTIC CHRISTMAS SONG IN THIS EPISODE? Support the artist by buying their music and joining their mailing list, or even joining their Patreon page, just like many have done with this podcast. You can also add the song to your own Celtic music playlist. . The most-popular track will be added to our Christmas playlists. You have just two weeks to vote. So… cast those votes. Then let me know if there’s a Celtic Christmas song or tune that I should add to the next episode of the show. 35:46 - "Frosty the Irish Snowman” from Celtic Christmas Greetings 38:51 - CLOSING Celtic Christmas Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show is supported by our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. Spread cheer and vote for your favorite Christmas song in this show. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You’ll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. You’ll get access to our Celtic Christmas Playlists. You can subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free plus, you’ll get 7 weekly news items about what’s happening with Celtic music and culture online. And best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic #frostythesnowman
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Top 5 Christmas Traditions, Anne Roos Christmas Story
11/13/2022
Top 5 Christmas Traditions, Anne Roos Christmas Story
Winter’s Eve is a wee bit away, but Anne Roos has a tune to get you in the holiday mood on the Celtic Christmas Podcast. What are your Top 5 Christmas traditions? It's Celtic Christmas Podcast #65. Subscribe at . Music from Terry McDade & The McDades, Jennifer Licko, The Chivalrous Crickets, Susan Toman, Spoil the Dance, Marc Gunn, Steel Clover, Anne Roos & David Blonski, We Banjo 3 WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST I am Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. If you want to get your music on the show, email me celticpodcast. Punching through the walls of tradition, The McDades' Celtic-rooted music fuses the spontaneity of jazz improvisation and infectious global rhythms. The Juno Award Winners' cutting edge sound is the perfect complement to their fiery performances. 0:48 - & "The First Noel" from Winter Rose 3:26 - INTRO - Jennifer Licko The award-winning music of Jennifer Licko is influenced by stories, melodies, and instruments from the Carolinas and the ancient Scots who settled the cape fear region. As a vocalist, her message through song is delivered through both traditional Celtic music and original compositions that help deliver the story of who we are today because of our deep-rooted Celtic heritage. She has several Celtic Christmas concerts scheduled in December in North Carolina and South Carolina. In addition to her Christmas album, she also has a Christmas bundle you should check out. She’s been a part of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast since 2008. 4:09 - "The Holly and The Ivy" from The Lights Of Christmas 7:48 - THANK YOU CHRISTMAS PATRONS The Celtic Christmas Podcast is brought to you by the kindness of Celtic Christmas fans on Patreon. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. Thanks to our Christmas Song Hengers: Joe H, Hank W, robert k, Trevor T, Jan C Thanks to our Christmas Producer: Carol Baril Join others to spread Christmas Cheer! . A fan of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast recommended I reach out to The Chivalrous Crickets. They explore the roots, branches, and crossroads of Celtic, English, and American folk music. With equal attention to engaging performances and academic rigor, they bring to the stage boldly reimagined arrangements of standards and original songs with traditional influence. Their first full-length album was a Christmas album released last year. 8:50 - "Rise Up Shepherd - Bright Morning Stars" from A Chivalrous Cricketmas 13:40 - MY TOP 5 CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS? Nuts Kids opening Presents Lamb dinner Decorating the Christmas tree Listening to Christmas music Canadian born musician Susan Toman is a Celtic harpist, harpsichordist, and pianist who has gained widespread recognition as a performer, teacher, and recording artist. She performs as a soloist and in ensembles for concerts, weddings and special events. Susan teaches music in her home studio in Ottawa, Ontario, and is also available for online lessons. She has a Christmas concert scheduled for December 10th in Ottawa, Canada. 15:30 - "Silent Night" from Angels on High 18:14 - INTRO – Spoil The Dance Spoil The Dance hail from N.E. Derbys. They play traditional and contemporary songs and tunes of a mostly Scots/Irish nature. Their Bandcamp page says all profits from gigs and album sales are donated to local charities. They have a brand new single. 18:38 - "Noel Nouvelet (Sing We Now Of Christmas)" from Noel Nouvelet (Sing We Now Of Christmas) 22:37 - CELTIC CHRISTMAS SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: Marc Gunn is a Rhythm & Folk songwriter who fuses Irish and Scottish folk songs with pop culture. His musical weapon of choice is the autoharp. He breathes Rock and Roll into this folk instrument and adds a bellowing taste of rhythm & blues. 23:35 - "Frosty the Irish Snowman" from Celtic Christmas Greetings 26:40 - INTRO – Steel Clover Steel Clover, (also known as Sue Borowski), is a Celtic singer, songwriter and recording artist from the historic steel town of Homestead, Pittsburgh, PA. Sue has been in the Celtic scene for almost a decade and has been playing music in some very interesting venues. She is a multi-instrumentalist and continues to study Irish and Scottish fiddling. 27:05 - "Winter Wonder Day" from Season Of Love 30:24 - HOLIDAY FEATURE: ANNE ROOS & DAVID BLONSKI Harpist Anne Roos is a Grammy Award-winning harper. David Blonski in a new age Flutist of old world and folk melodies. Together you can relish the playful dancing between Anne’s Celtic harp and David’s silver flute in traditional tunes that echo the spirit of the fall, winter, and holidays. Their brand new Christmas album is called A Winter’s Dance. Joyfully enter another place and time, dance with the snowflakes, and immerse yourself in these delightful instrumentals! Anne Roos has been a part of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast since 2008. She is a brilliant harper. She will tell you a little more about her tune. 32:55 - & “Winter’s Eve Aire” from A Winter’s Dance You can . 37:05 - WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE CELTIC CHRISTMAS SONG? Patrons of Celtic Christmas Podcast can in each episode. In a moment, I’ll tell you which tune won last time. But before I do, please add all of your favorite songs to your own holiday playlist. Or even better, support the artist by buying their music or joining their mailing list. It’s time to announce the most-popular Celtic Christmas track in the last episode. The winner was… Galway-based We Banjo 3 has one foot in Irish music and one foot in Americana music, seamlessly combining the virtuosity and precision in each genre’s traditional disciplines with the artful song-craft and infectious live performance of today’s musical landscape. 38:14 - "Joy to the World" from A Winter Wonderful You have just two weeks to vote for your favorite track. Become a patron and cast your vote. While you’re there, let me know if there’s a Celtic Christmas song or tune that I should add to the next episode of the show. 41:02 - CLOSING Celtic Christmas Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic
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Christmas is A Comin'
10/25/2022
Christmas is A Comin'
Christmas is a coming in 2022 with Triskele and the Celtic Christmas Podcast #64. Subscribe at . Music from We Banjo 3, Reilly, Caitríona O'Leary, Triskele, The Barra MacNeils Welcome to the Celtic Christmas Podcast I am . I am a musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. I’m working on another new format for this show in 2022. Galway-based We Banjo 3 has one foot in Irish music and one foot in Americana music, seamlessly combining the virtuosity and precision in each genre’s traditional disciplines with the artful song-craft and infectious live performance of today’s musical landscape. This is their 10th year performing together to thousands of fans at Irish and Bluegrass festivals. Their latest album is called Open the Road. And I'm happy I looked up that information because I can also add it to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast that I host. 0:53 - "Joy to the World" from A Winter Wonderful 3:40 - THANK YOU CHRISTMAS PATRONS The Celtic Christmas Podcast is brought to you by the kindness of Celtic Christmas fans on Patreon. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. Join others to spread Christmas Cheer this holiday season! . Winners of the folk rock/Celtic band of the year award by Wisconsin Area Music Industry for 2019 and 2015, Reilly have garnered a reputation for being an interactive, get-off-your-chair act. The band’s circuit continues to grow along with their reputation for being a highly respected professional group. National programs such as Good Morning Ireland, Blarney on the Air, and Paddyrock internet radio have featured Reilly. Celtic Radio Music Network rates them as five out of five stars. Their ability to adapt Celtic music to an American rock audience, and include unexpected rock favorites into their set, makes them the perfect eclectic choice in today’s watered down and predictable Celtic scene. Their latest album is called Durty Pool. You can find it on their Bandcamp page. 4:47 - "For You On Christmas" from Kick Ass Celtic Christmas 8:13 - PLAYLIST: There a number of Celtic Christmas playlists that I published on Spotify. The Christmas Drive playlist is Christmas music you will enjoy while taking a holiday drive to see your family or friends. The Wexford Carols is a 2014 album of traditional Irish carols by Caitríona O'Leary featuring guest singers Tom Jones, Rosanne Cash and Carolina Chocolate Drops singer Rhiannon Giddens and more. The album went to No.1 on the Billboard World Albums Chart. 8:52 - "Tell Shepherds" from The Wexford Carols 15:16 - HOLIDAY FEATURE: Triskele Triskele, [pronounced Tris-Kay-lee] is the premier all~female Celtic band out of Albany NY. They are known for their stunning harmonies, singing in the Gaelic language and for their Irish wit. Noeleen, who grew up in Dublin and is the youngest of 16, taught Sharon and Jenn the Gaelic language through song. These ladies perform, primarily, traditional Celtic/Irish music, but also have written originals. Triskele not only revitalizes the Gaelic language, but weaves history and traditions about growing up in Ireland. This gives the listener a deeper appreciation and understanding of Irish/Celtic history. Triskele stands out in a Celtic music world dominated by men. They have gained fans and supporters with their ability to keep traditional songs traditional. Fans have stated that they enjoy hearing songs sung with the unique qualities of the female voice; given the timbre and rich, clear harmonies. I’m particularly smitten with their byline–Celtic Trad. with a Women's Touch Their song “Christmas Is a Comin’” is a new addition to the Celtic Christmas music world. But I’ll let them tell you more about it. 16:24 - STORY OF CHRISTMAS IS A COMIN’ 18:02 - “Christmas Is A Comin’” from Christmas Is A Comin’ Do you have a Christmas story to share? Drop me an email. Include a picture for our shownotes. 19:57 - WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE CELTIC CHRISTMAS SONG IN THIS EPISODE? Make sure you add the song to your own Celtic music playlist or even better, support the artist by buying their music and joining their mailing list, or even joining their Patreon page. Several have that as well. There’s another way to share your favorite track in this episode. You can vote for your favorite song or tune when you . The most-popular track will be added to our Christmas playlists. You have just two weeks to vote. So… . Then let me know if there’s a Celtic Christmas song or tune that I should add to the next episode of the show. For more than three decades, Cape Breton-based family group the Barra MacNeils has been thrilling audiences of all ages, near and far, with their sparkling repertoire, vocals, instrumental prowess and vibrant showmanship. They are Canada’s Celtic ambassadors! Their Christmas album is currently available on vinyl. You’ll also find a wooden tree ornament in their store along with all of their albums. 21:22 - "Party In Washabuckt" from The Christmas Album What did you think of this week’s show? Send me your feedback. Celtic Christmas Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic #triskele
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Gaelynn Lea #63
12/15/2021
Gaelynn Lea #63
A Holiday collection of Christmas music to tug at your heartstrings with Gaelynn Lea today as we spread Christmas Cheer. It's Celtic Christmas Podcast #63. Subscribe at . WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST AND PLAYLIST I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and I love Christmas music. This podcast is funded by people just like you on Patreon. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the podcast and our companion playlist. You’ll find a link to both in the shownotes. Sign up for as little as $1 per episode on in 2022. Because this is the last episode of the year. But if you , then you will also enjoy another episode of Celtic Christmas music coming this week. FEATURED PLAYLIST: Celtic Christmas 2021 My final Celtic Christmas Playlist of the year is now completed. It features over 30 artists with amazing music to celebrate the holiday, from the slow and peaceful to the upbeat and rollicking. You can enjoy over two hours of Christmas music on this playlist. And of course, if you’re a patron, you can download a podcast version of the show on Patreon. . “Angels We Have Heard on High (feat. Al Church)” by from Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn That was from today’s special holiday guest. She is on the latest Celtic Christmas Playlist. HOLIDAY FEATURE: Gaelynn Lea Traditional fiddle music tugs at the heartstrings, and it infuses feeling into what is otherwise notes on a page. There’s something transformative about it. Not only has Gaeylnn Lea mastered her craft, but her experimental use of this time-honored instrument adds yet another dimension to the sound. Melodies are stretched and harmonies are crafted by her use of live looping, paired with obvious classical training. It’s updated, and ultimately, very satisfying. Cellist Zoe Keating springs to mind as one listens to Lea’s use of her chosen instrument. It’s no wonder she has drawn attention for her music—she has really been carving out her own niche in the industry. Gaelynn has been playing the violin for over two decades, and there’s little doubt she’s comfortable with bow in hand. It really does take a person mastering an instrument before experimentation can be successful. The challenge is to depart from the norm and create something unique—all while expanding on previous training. The skill is still in there--but the music grows larger and more full. This is what Gaelynn does, and it’s a pleasure to hear the thread of the familiar woven in with the freshness of something new at the hands of an experienced artist. The musician has been recognized for her work—being chosen as the winner of NPR Music’s 2016 Tiny Desk Contest, recognized as a benchmark in the world of music. This competition brings in thousands of submissions, and to win is quite the accomplishment! Those who are looking for a forward-looking holiday collection of music will want to investigate Lea’s album, "Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn". The tracks that are included here boast many of the well-known popular carol names, such as Angels We Have Heard on High, Silent Night, Away in a Manger, and O Come, O Come Emmanuel--but you haven’t ever heard them played like this before. The 14-track album is an easy fit for anyone who is a true strings aficionado, and it would round out any collection of holiday music. Perfect for everything from a romantic candlelight dinner with your love, or at a family gathering, “Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn” is a delight to listen to. Experience the joy of hearing Christmas favorites that are coaxed into a new form through the hands of a talented musician. You can find out more about Gaelynn Lea at “Silent Night” by from Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn IF YOU ENJOY THIS ARTIST... Follow them on streaming and add one of their songs to your playlist. You can also buy music from them, sign up to their mailing list and share this episode on social media. Use the hashtag #celticchristmaspodcast The Celtic Christmas Podcast is free to enjoy. However, it is supported by the Christmas Cheer and generosity of people like you over on Patreon. Celtic Christmas Podcast was produced and edited by Marc Gunn. Graphics were by Miranda Nelson Designs. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Christmas Patron for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic #gaelynnlea
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Abbots Cross #62
12/08/2021
Abbots Cross #62
It’s a Celtic Christmas jam session with Abbots Cross today as we spread Christmas Cheer. It's Celtic Christmas Podcast #62. Subscribe at . WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST AND PLAYLIST I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and I love Christmas music. This podcast is funded by people just like you on Patreon. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the podcast and our companion playlist. You’ll find a link to that playlist, and the artist, in the shownotes. As a patron, you also get an extended podcast of each playlist. The music podcast version is exclusive to Patreon. Sign up for as little as $1 per episode on ! FEATURED PLAYLIST: Our latest playlist features music that is perfect for a Christmas Drive. Gather up your presents. Hop in the car. Let's go for a drive to visit family and friends with this delightful playlist of Celtic Christmas music for driving down the road. . “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / Pathways / The Kesh” by from Christmas Visions That was from today’s special holiday guest–Abbots Cross. They are on the latest Celtic Christmas Playlist-Christmas Driving Music. HOLIDAY FEATURE: Abbots Cross Pair up two experienced musicians who enjoy Celtic music and what do you get? Well, in this case, you get Abbots Cross! One half of this duo is Alan Booth, who plays guitar, fiddle, and provides the vocals for the group. Alan comes from a musical family and has been steeped in it all his life, starting with piano at the tender age of five, and having two music teachers for parents. He even does musical volunteer work in the Pittsburgh area where he’s from—and has traveled all the way to Kenya to share his deep love of singing and playing instruments. The second half of this duo is Mike Clancy, who provides the percussion, as well as the Irish flute and whistles to the mix. Also a seasoned musician, he has performed for several of the Broadway shows that have traveled to Pittsburgh. Mike plays with several bands in addition to Abbots Cross, and has even created original jazz compositions and released them to CD himself. It’s easy to see how the blending of these two men would provide the foundation for a solid band, and they do come together well to highlight their considerable talents! The holiday album, “Christmas Visions” is a 10-track offering that has such interesting arrangements—and they are deftly played. Clancy’s flute takes center stage in many of these tracks, and it just adds so much to the music. In particular, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen is just fantastic. These guys know how to stay true to the spirit of a holiday song while experimenting with what you can do with the music. Everything on this album has a very natural, free-flowing feel to it. It’s as if the arrangements are loose and the two musicians just get in the groove and have a good time pushing their abilities. A veritable Christmas “jam session”! Don’t miss Si Bheag, Si Mhor / The First Noel. It’s hauntingly beautiful, beginning with the flute and then picking up the guitar gently in the background. This track builds slowly and easily with a warmth and genuineness that is very pleasing. Deck the Halls is happy and cheery as it should be, but also paired with a Christmas Eve Reel, adding that Celtic flavor and appeal. This holiday compilation by Abbots Cross is a real treat, and a standout among the many Christmas albums. Don’t miss the chance to add something different to your collection of Celtic music that will help you get into the mood for celebrating! “Si Bheag, Si Mhor/The First Noel” by from Christmas Visions IF YOU ENJOY THIS ARTIST... Follow them on streaming and add one of their songs to your playlist. You can also buy music from them, sign up to their mailing list and share this episode on social media. Use the hashtag #celticchristmaspodcast The Celtic Christmas Podcast is free to enjoy. However, it is supported by the Christmas Cheer and generosity of people like you over on Patreon. Celtic Christmas Podcast was produced and edited by Marc Gunn. Graphics were by Miranda Nelson Designs. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Christmas Patron for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic #abbotscross
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Matt & Shannon Heaton | Christmas Driving Music Playlist
12/01/2021
Matt & Shannon Heaton | Christmas Driving Music Playlist
Genuine, kind Christmas music from Matt & Shannon Heaton today as we spread Christmas Cheer. It's Celtic Christmas Podcast #61. Subscribe at . WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and I love Christmas music. In each episode, I introduce you to a Celtic band or musician that is creating great Christmas music. I highlight their music in a Celtic Christmas Playlist on Spotify. This show and our playlists are funded by people just like you on Patreon. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. As a patron, you’ll get a music-only episode and will join the other 51 patrons who are helping spread Christmas Cheer! Sign up for as little as $1 per episode. ! CELTIC CHRISTMAS PLAYLISTS & NEWS The latest playlist is Christmas Drive. My idea was to create some good Celtic Christmas music for when you’re out driving around. Imagine a smile on your face, Christmas joy in your heart, and a relaxing drive to nowhere. You can find a link to the in the shownotes As well as other Celtic Christmas playlists to follow: Don't forget to check out the playlist as well. HOLIDAY FEATURE: Matt & Shannon Heaton One of the lovely things about Celtic music is the fact that just a couple of people can make a whole lot of music, and this is certainly true when it comes to Matt & Shannon Heaton. This music duo offers flute/guitar/bouzouki and sweet, sweet harmony vocals in arrangements that are quite lovely. Deeply involved in the Boston traditional music scene, the pair plays together seamlessly, and the enthusiasm that they have for the music really comes through. There’s a genuineness that is unmistakeable grounding their play. A husband and wife team can certainly telegraph their collective love for the music--and the sheer fun they have playing together. This one does it better than most. The two are definitely experienced, and surround themselves with music in many different ways. Shannon has her own podcast, , and she’s also the co-founder of Boston’s Celtic music fest, which undoubtedly expanded her vision and abilities in the field. Matt is front man for another band, the "surf-rock" Electric Heaters, and performs with a wide range of bands and musicians when he’s not playing with Shannon. Each an accomplished musician in their own right, the blend of the two is a true celebration of musical talent—dosed with a wholesome affection for the Celtic sound. It’s a pleasure to hear them play. The couple’s Christmas song collection is filled with a little bit of everything. You’ll find fresh holiday fare as well as traditional favorites like “O Little Town of Bethlehem” and “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” to sing along to. Irish music lovers will appreciate the jigs and reels that are included in the mixture, and there’s certainly enough here to fill a holiday party to the brim with some good cheer. Don’t miss “Julius the Christmas Cat”—it couldn’t be any sweeter, and is sure to be a favorite for those who love their feline friends. Nothing like a cute little "story song" to get in the holiday spirit! Other notable tracks in this collection include “Christmas in Mt. Horeb” and “Wexford Carol,” but there really isn’t a bad track on the compilation. There’s 13 tracks offered here, and listeners who love the flute will really be pleased, as it appears often on these tracks. Soft harmonies and easy strumming on the guitar are other hallmarks of what this holiday album is all about. There’s little doubt this will have a place in any rotation of Christmas music where an updated Celtic sound is welcomed. You can find out more about them at IF YOU ENJOY THIS ARTIST... Follow them on streaming and add one of their songs to your playlist. You can also buy music from them, sign up to their mailing list and share this episode on social media. The Celtic Christmas Podcast is free to enjoy. However, it is supported by the generosity of Christmas Cheer over on Patreon. Celtic Christmas Podcast was executively produced by Marc Gunn. Thanks to our Patreon Show Producer Carol Baril. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Christmas Patron for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic #mattshannonheaton
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Celtic Christmas Women
11/15/2021
Celtic Christmas Women
Spread Christmas Cheer. Listen and Share Christmas music from Celtic musicians featured on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe at . Celtic Christmas music from Stephanie Claussen, The Gothard Sisters, Laura MacKenzie, Eira, Celtic Woman, Screaming Orphans, Steel Clover, Sarah Marie Mullen, Heather Alexander, Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy, Aizle, Rioghnach Connolly, Peat in the Creel, A Shamrock in Kudzu, Susan Toman, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller, Scooter Muse, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Heather Dale, Carolina Ceili, Catriona O'Leary, Jennifer Licko, Cherish the Ladies, Liz Carroll, Golden Bough, Four Celtic Voices, Jessica Victoria, Banshee in the Kitchen, Liz Madden, Katie McMahon, Bonnie Rideout, Nancy Daily-Green, Sheri O'Meara, Eileen Ivers, The Poor Clares, Sharon Shannon WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and I love Christmas music. In each episode, I introduce you to Celtic musicians from the who are creating great Christmas music. This year I have an all new format. Instead of sharing the music in podcast form, I’ve created a . I hope to add YouTube and Amazon Music. But right now, it’s just on Spotify. If you prefer the podcast format and want more Celtic Christmas MUSIC episodes of the podcast, make sure you join our . You’ll get a music-only episode and will join the other 51 patrons who are helping spread Christmas Cheer! That said, this is actually the final MUSIC episode of the Celtic Christmas podcast. This episode was originally created for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast in 2020. This is a replay of that show. You can find a complete list of the artists in this show at . CELTIC CHRISTMAS PLAYLISTS & NEWS There, also, you will find a link to our 2021 Celtic Christmas Women Spotify playlist that features MOST of the artists in this show. Go . More playlists to follow: CELTIC CHRISTMAS NEWS 1:30 - "'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime / Ding Dong Merrily On High" by from Light so Brilliant: Carols and Tunes for Christmas 5:24 - WELCOME TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at . You can also support this podcast on Patreon. At the end of November, we hit a HUGE milestone for the podcast. We now have over 300 kind souls who donate to the podcast each and every month. They collectively pledge over $800 per episode to make this show happen. I was already planning a Celtic Christmas Women episode. But because of that milestone, I decided to turn it into a 2-hour special. Plus, I’m adding another 2-hour special next month. So in this show I’m gonna share Christmas music by women playing Celtic music. That’s because women don’t get the attention they deserve in the music business in general and in Celtic music either. So I’m gonna highlight these ladies. If you want to find out more about the gender gap in traditional music, check out the non-profit . They advocate for equal opportunity and balanced representation for all. 7:03 - "Good King Wenceslas" by from Falling Snow 11:00 - "What Child Is This" by from Yuletide Bagpipes 13:35 - "Christmas Is Coming/Red Hair Boy/King's Reel" by from Glen Tidings Liesel Wilson: Vocals, Fiddle, Erhu, Octave Fiddle Sue Spencer: Guitar, Vocals 17:51 - "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" by from The Magic of Christmas 21:55 - "The Song We Used to Sing" by from Single 25:16 - "Christ Child's Lullaby" by from Season of Love Sue Borowski 28:31 - "Patapan" by from In the Moon of Wintertime 30:38 - CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST If you’re looking for more Celtic Christmas music, then you should definitely subscribe to the . There are five episodes that we released in 2020. It’s a delightful way to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. And of course, it too is supported by folks like you on Patreon. Subscribe to the podcast at . 31:49 - "Unto Us a Child Is Born" by from Wintertide 36:02 - "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by from A Celtic Family Christmas 39:46 - "The Wexford Carol" by & from The Wexford Carol 44:19 - "Cutty Wren, Drive the Cold Winter Away" by from Winter Alison Myers: Flute 50:34 - "The Coventry Carol" by from Kudzu for Christmas ½ the 6 piece band of ladies 53:02 - "The Sussex Carol" by from Angels on High 56:12 - THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Ben, Pamala D, Vaidah Katz, Phyu K, melsing, Esther W, Hobie W, Dan C, Laura You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at . 58:03 - "Emanuel" by , and from Nollaig Chridheil / Songs of the Christmas Season 1:02:35 - "Dust of Snow" by from Fine Winter's Night 1:06:50 - "Huron Carol" by from This Endris Night 1:10:25 - "Christmas Contra Dance" by from Holiday Hooley Laurie Fisher: Fiddler Maggie Anderson: Drums 1:12:38 - "A Virgin Queen in Bethlehem" by from The Wexford Carols 1:17:49 - "Brightest and Best" by from The Lights of Christmas 1:21:06 - CELTIC CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY If you enjoy this podcast, you might also enjoy our on Spotify. Follow the link in the show notes. Or if you want a fun mix of popular and classic Christmas songs with some Celtic Christmas favorites by me and other Celtic musicians, I have another great playlist that my family listens to each and every year: . 1:22:07 - "Oh Come, All Ye Faithful" by from Christmas in Ireland Joanie Madden, Mary Coogan, Mirella Murray, Kathleen Boyle, Nollaig Casey 1:25:30 - "The Jump Ball | Whipple Hill | How We Spent the Christmas" by from Lake Effect 1:28:58 - "Green Grow the Holly/The Holly and the Ivy Girl" by from Christmas in a Celtic Land Margie Butler: Harp, Vocals Kathy Sierra: Fiddle, Vocals 1:32:18 - "Angels (featuring Celeste Ray)" by from Four Celtic Seasons 1:36:23 - "Christmas in Camelot" by from Songs of the Summer Realm 1:38:25 - "Bottom of the Punchbowl Set" by from Invite the Light Kat, Jill, Brenda, Kris 1:42:14 - 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 Oh! And if you want more Christmas podcasts from me, I also host the . I released my “Christmas Elf” a few days ago. It’s a bit more personal podcast. But I have a few Celtic Christmas songs included in the show. Go to . 1:43:56 - "Happy Christmas Christmas Tree" by from Christmas with Liz Madden 1:46:33 - "Christmas Pipes" by from Celtic Christmas 1:50:13 - "So merry as we have been" by from The Celebration 1:53:50 - "Angels From the Realms of Glory" by from Celebrating Christmas Yore 1:57:00 - "Bed for the Baby" by from Christmas Light 1:00:24 - "Jigs: Apples in Winter/Frost is All Over/A Merry Christmas" by from An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas 2:04:35 - "The Holly Bears a Berry" by from The Poor Clares: Songs for Midwinter Betsy McGovern: vocals Beth Patterson: vocals, bouzouki 2:07:27 - CLOSING I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on streaming, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Every week, you can 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. . VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 In two weeks, I am pleased to release the Celtic Top 20 for 2020. Every year, I ask you to vote for your favorite songs in each show. It’s very easy to do. The polls are closed for the year. And I’m taking off next week for Christmas Eve. On New Years’ Eve, I will release the best songs and artists of 2020. I hope you will help me spread the word. 2:09:50 - "Christmas Time Again!" by from Christmas Time Again! The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by . The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at . NEXT TIME The 2021 season launches on Sunday, November 28. I’ll tell you more about Matt & Shannon Heaton. In the meantime, please become a producer of this show over on Patreon. If you hear music you love in the Celtic Christmas Podcast, then support the artists. Buy something from them. Sign up to their mailing lists. And share the episode with your friends on social or in your community. The Celtic Christmas Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at . Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic #celticwomen
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Hang the Holley: Sharon Shannon
12/21/2020
Hang the Holley: Sharon Shannon
Welcome to Hang the Holly. I'll introduce you to SHARON SHANNON as we take an inside look at artists in the latest episode of the Celtic Christmas Podcast. "Little Christmas" is the final episode of 2020. It features Christmas music from The Jig Is Up, Cynthia Shelhart, Steel Clover, Abbots Cross, Liz Madden, Laura MacKenzie, Reilly, Sharon Shannon, deCeadaoin, Tiffany Schaefer, Emish, Stephanie Claussen, Celtic Woman, Runa, The Selkie Girls The show is generously brought to you by the Patrons of the Celtic Christmas Podcast on Patreon. Please show your Celtic Christmas Cheer, make a pledge to support the show. You will find milestones on Patreon which will effectively launch this show in 2021. If you enjoy the show, you can rate the show or post comments on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher. Subscribe to the podcast at . And now on to Sharon Shannon Playing the accordion puts you in a unique category in terms of making music, and Sharon Shannon is one of the artists that has that distinction. Interestingly, although she can and does play Irish music, her career has continually spanned many different musical genres, always bringing her own style and background along with her for the ride. She is an experienced and dedicated musician, and has worked with some huge names in the industry. Among the people/bands she has recorded and performed with, you’ll find well-respected (and well-known!) Irish names like Sinead O’Connor, The Chieftains, Shane McGowan, and even Bono. In keeping with her genre-jumping style though, you’ll also see her name has appeared alongside other musical heavyweights, like Jackson Browne and Wille Nelson. As if that isn’t testament enough to Shannon’s musical abilities, she has also collaborated with John Prine, Natalie McMaster, and even Japan’s Kodo Drummers! Good musicians are always eager to expand their circle and play with other talented people, and this is something that defines Sharon Shannon. It is also something that has allowed her to grow, and that has seasoned her as a musical artist. From classical, to Cajun, to rap, Shannon has embraced all forms of music and in turn, they have informed her approach and style along the way. Interestingly, the Irish influence always does seem to shine through though, no matter who she has paired herself with! Shannon has a well-rounded selection of albums, but with the holidays quickly approaching, nothing is more appropriate than than the Christmas single, “Christmas Time Again”, which features her accordion play front and center. It’s a nice, jolly romp—a bit more updated than the old, standard carols--but with the same spirit of fun. Pick this one up to add something different to your holiday playlist, or to gift to a friend or relative that loves expanding their collection of Christmas music. After all, there’s always a little bit of room for the accordion…right? Find out more about Sharon Shannon at If you hear music you love in the Celtic Christmas Podcast, then support the artists. Buy something from them. Sign up to their mailing lists. And share the episode with your friends on social or in your community. The Celtic Christmas Podcast is free to enjoy. However, it is supported by the generosity of Celtic music fans like you over on Patreon. Get Christmas Cheer. Subscribe at . Nollaig shona daoibh.
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Hang the Holly: Screaming Orphans
12/11/2020
Hang the Holly: Screaming Orphans
Welcome to Hang the Holly. I'll introduce you to SCREAMING ORPHANS as we take an inside look at artists in the latest episode of the Celtic Christmas Podcast. "The Snows That Melt the Soonest" is the 4th episode of 2020 and show #58. It features Christmas music from Runa, Stephanie Claussen, David Pedrick, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Steel Clover, Mark O'Connor, Marc Gunn, deCeadaoin, Andrew D. Huber, The Rogues, Sheri O'Meara, Abbots Cross, Reilly, Screaming Orphans, Prydein, The Jig Is Up!. The show is generously brought to you by the Patrons of the Celtic Christmas Podcast on Patreon. Please show your Celtic Christmas Cheer, make a pledge to support the show. If you enjoy the show, you can rate the show or post comments on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher. Subscribe to the podcast at . And now on to Screaming Orphans This four-person, all-women band hails from County Donegal, Ireland, and despite the loneliness that is hinted at by their chosen name—they are actually all sisters—with parents! As a matter-of-fact, their Mam used to be the band’s singer, and their Da was their engineer and manager before they struck out on their own to tour. The combination of leaving their parents behind, the “screaming” sounds that come with four girls living in an active household, and the fact that a school they attended actually was (previously) an orphanage all gelled together to create this catchy moniker for the group. It’s one that is not easily forgotten! The girls started music young, eventually evolving into a pop rock band in their teens, and over time they just continued to blossom. The band began performing locally, and their circle quickly began to expand. Before long the ladies were chosen to play at a concert in Kildare, where known names such as Christy Moore and Sinead O’Connor were also performing. O’Connor chose the four to to tour with her as her backup singers after this, and they also opened up for the artist on the Gospel Oak Tour. This extended into other opportunities, including touring with Babba Maal, and recording tracks with the likes of Peter Gabriel, Joni Mitchell, and the Chieftains. Since those days, the Screaming Orphans have become a well-known band in their own right, appearing on both the iTunes World Music charts and the Billboard World Albums charts, among many other accolades. They have put out 15 albums over the years – all their own one-of-a-kind recipe of pop/rock with Celtic influence, and this year they are releasing a Christmas single, "Song We Used To Sing” for the holiday season. The single reflects the unusual time we find ourselves in this holiday—often isolated from our loved ones at the time we are used to gathering for storytelling, sharing memories, and celebrating Christmas. It calls forth a nostalgic feel with it’s simple arrangement and lovely harmonies. An original track, the band collaborated with songwriter John Spillane to craft a holiday song that focuses in on warm memories and togetherness at a time these ideas are most often highlighted. It’s a pretty song with a message of peace and hope that helps ease the sting of being apart at Christmastime. Not only is it especially timely for 2020, but this thoughtful tune will hold up well for future holiday seasons. Find out more about Screaming Orphans at . If you hear music you love in the Celtic Christmas Podcast, then support the artists. Buy something from them. Sign up to their mailing lists. And share the episode with your friends on social or in your community. The Celtic Christmas Podcast is free to enjoy. However, it is supported by the generosity of Celtic music fans like you over on Patreon. Get Christmas Cheer. Subscribe at . Nollaig shona daoibh.
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Hang the Holly: The Rogues
12/13/2020
Hang the Holly: The Rogues
Welcome to Hang the Holly. I'll introduce you to THE ROGUES as we take an inside look at artists in the latest episode of the Celtic Christmas Podcast. "The Snows That Melt the Soonest" is the 4th episode of 2020 and show #58. It features Christmas music from Runa, Stephanie Claussen, David Pedrick, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Steel Clover, Mark O'Connor, Marc Gunn, deCeadaoin, Andrew D. Huber, The Rogues, Sheri O'Meara, Abbots Cross, Reilly, Prydein, The Jig Is Up!. The show is generously brought to you by the Patrons of the Celtic Christmas Podcast on Patreon. Please show your Celtic Christmas Cheer, make a pledge to support the show. If you enjoy the show, you can rate the show or post comments on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher. Subscribe to the podcast at . And now on to The Rogues... The Rogues have been producing music since wayyyyy back in 1994 when they got their start at the Texas Renaissance Festival. This Celtic band didn’t stay put in Houston for long though, and soon they were off--traveling all over the U.S., and even abroad. They’ve performed in Canada, Scotland, and Greece, among other places over the years, as well as providing entertainment on a number of different cruise ships. This great mixture of experiences has allowed the band the opportunity to truly hone their live shows, and put a shine on their ability to play together in a variety of different contexts. It has also given them a great deal of expertise in terms of playing Celtic tunes. The Rogues are no amateurs when it comes to playing their instruments either, and band members have won prestigious music competitions, including first place in the World Pipe Band Championships in Grade III in 1998. If pressed to describe them, you could say they take their music seriously, but they don’t take themselves too seriously, which results in a nice mash up of outstanding musicianship and good fun—it really works out well. Plus, you know a band is not messing around when they wind up with their own tartan in the Scottish Register of Tartans. That’s dedication to the Celtic genre at a deep level. You can’t help but notice a full pipe sound and a lot of percussion when you listen to this band play, but they are also capable of music that pulls at the heartstrings. The variety of instruments, arrangements, and pairings keeps things interesting, no matter how familiar the tune. This is especially evident on The Rogues 2013 Christmas album, Hellbound Sleigh, where you’ll hear tried-and-true favorites such as “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” in a very different light. Be sure to listen to the "O Holy Night / Ave Maria” track, which has an almost haunting feel to it—in the best possible way. And—don’t miss "Jingle Bells/Good King Wenceslas” for a rousing take on this classic that showcases the pipes front and center. The best part about this festive album though is the fact that there are also a few tracks you won’t find in every Christmas collection, making it a great pick for your music rotation this holiday season. Keep it all to yourself and enjoy listening at home, or ship it over to a friend or family member that needs a little bit ‘o cheer in the stocking. Find out more about The Rogues at If you hear music you love, then support the artists. Buy something from them. Sign up to their mailing lists. And share the episode with your friends on social or in your community. The Celtic Christmas Podcast is free to enjoy. However, it is supported by the generosity of Celtic music fans like you over on Patreon. Get Christmas Cheer. Subscribe at . Nollaig shona daoibh.
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Hang the Holly: RUNA
12/05/2020
Hang the Holly: RUNA
Welcome to Hang the Holly. I'll introduce you to Runa as we take an inside look at artists in the latest episode of the Celtic Christmas Podcast. "The Snows That Melt the Soonest" is the 4th episode of 2020 and show #58. It features Christmas music from Runa, Stephanie Claussen, David Pedrick, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Steel Clover, Mark O'Connor, Marc Gunn, deCeadaoin, Andrew D. Huber, The Rogues, Sheri O'Meara, Abbots Cross, Reilly, Prydein, The Jig Is Up!. The show is generously brought to you by the Patrons of the Celtic Christmas Podcast on Patreon. Please show your Celtic Christmas Cheer, make a pledge to support the show. If you enjoy the show, you can rate the show or post comments on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher. Subscribe to the podcast at . And now on to Runa As holiday albums go, The Tide of Winter is much more than a collection of standard Christmas tunes. Each of the 13 tracks here offers something a little bit unconventional. The first track, "Brightest and Best / Gaudete / Noel Nouvelet” starts out with voice as instrument, blended harmonies softly wafting around before things pick up speed midway through alongside a percussive beat. RUNA seems to enjoy challenging the listener by defying the more typical patterns one's ear has learned to expect in favor of going where the muse leads them. For example, you’ve never heard “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” done like this before! Those who enjoy a different take on things will want to pick this album up to go alongside their more tried-and-true favorites. It will provide just the right amount of contrast—as well as something to keep things interesting. Track 3, "Christ Child Lullaby / Dún do Shúil” offers a hymn/lullaby that's blended in three languages; English, Irish Gaelic, and the original Scots Gaelic. This provides an additional soothing feel alongside the comforting rhythm of the lullaby itself. It’s a nice take, a simple arrangement, and an interesting inclusion. Very easy on the ears. Juxtapose that track with the next, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”, which features a funky vibe and a perky, upbeat sound and you have the perfect way to sum up this grouping of songs…non-traditional, yet intriguing! It’s very tough to be experimental—without being too experimental. After all, part of the charm of holiday music is the fact that it’s familiar. That said, RUNA doesn’t abandon the thread entirely, they merely embellish on it in their own way—which seems to be a great way to compromise. In all, the band isn’t intent on exploring just for the sake of being different. You get the sense that they are doing it to create depth, and to be true to the perspective that has developed within them as musicians. Their “Instrumental Medley” both pays homage to Christmas music and showcases the skill of the musicians, and while “Silent Night” maybe isn’t as predictable as the standard radio holiday version, it’s every bit as lovely—as well as a nod to the Austrian “Stille Nacht”. The band’s liner notes sum this choice up well, saying, There is something magical about returning to the roots of such an iconic carol and to rediscover the beauty and depth in its simplicity.” And, indeed, there is. This album is perfect for those looking to expand their collection of holiday music, without having things become too repetitive. You’ll find fresh arrangements throughout, and enough holiday spirit to go around the table—twice. Find out more about Runa at . If you hear music you love, then support the artists. Buy something from them. Sign up to their mailing lists. And share the episode with your friends on social or in your community. The Celtic Christmas Podcast is free to enjoy. However, it is supported by the generosity of Celtic music fans like you over on Patreon. Get Christmas Cheer. Subscribe at . Nollaig shona daoibh.
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Hang the Holley: Stephanie Claussen
11/29/2020
Hang the Holley: Stephanie Claussen
Welcome to Hang the Holly. I'll introduce you to Stephanie Claussen as we take an inside look at artists in the latest episode of the Celtic Christmas Podcast. We Wish You A Merry Christmas is the 3rd episode of 2020 and show #57. It features Christmas music from Laura MacKenzie, Emish, Steel Clover, Seamus Kennedy, Stephanie Claussen, David Pedrick, The Barra MacNeils, Jennifer Cutting's Ocean Orchestra, Haggis Rampant, Jed Marum, The Rogues, Marc Gunn & Mikey Mason, Andrew D. Huber, Coyote Run, Angus Mohr & Friends, Mark O'Connor. The show is generously brought to you by the patrons of this podcast on Patreon. Please show your support. If you enjoy the show, you can rate the show or post comments on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher. Subscribe to the podcast at . And now Stephanie Claussen If you love harp music, why not choose to listen to a proven talent? Not only have Stephanie Claussen’s skills been recognized with the title of 2018 US National Scottish Harp Champion, but this Minnesota-based harpist also runs her own harp studio, and travels to play for audiences all over the upper Midwest area of the United States. Claussen is classically trained, and the Celtic influences are easy to hear throughout her style. She is crystal-clear and very enjoyable to listen to on the strings of this enchanting instrument. Claussen has released five solo albums, starting in 2002. She has also collaborated with other artists throughout her career. Since Celtic songs are her specialty, it makes sense that she would craft a Christmas album. After all, what other instrument brings forth the true magic of the holiday more than the harp? The mood that this music calls forth is at once elegant and otherworldly; especially at the hands of an expert harpist. There really isn’t anything quite like it. Not only is there the magnificent Celtic flavor, there’s also an old-fashioned, medieval charm to it all. It makes for a nice pairing. On Light So Brilliant: Carols and Tunes for Christmas, her collection of Christmas music offers 15 tracks which will add warmth and delight to any holiday gathering. This solo harp album would also be perfect to enjoy by the fire, or while sipping a hot cuppa and taking in the majesty of a fully decorated tree. You’ll hear holiday favorites such as “We Three Kings” and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”… but that’s not all. Claussen also stocks the track listings with a delicate rendition of "Bouree d’Avignon” and other rewarding offerings, providing a full spectrum of beautiful music to round out any holiday music collection. Whether you want to keep it all to yourself or give this album as a gift, it’s well worth a listen! Although this artist has just one Christmas album, really any of her albums would mix in well with a holiday vibe. Some instruments just have that “festive” feel to them, and the harp is definitely one of them. It puts a little spring in the step and happiness in the heart—which is what we call holiday spirit! Find out more about Stephanie Claussen at . If you hear music you love, then support the artists. Buy something from them. Sign up to their mailing lists. And share the episode with your friends on social or in your community. The Celtic Christmas Podcast is free to enjoy. However, it is supported by the generosity of Celtic music fans like you over on Patreon. Get Christmas Cheer. Subscribe at . Nollaig shona daoibh.
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