Thus begins a series of episodes highlighting some of the best Celtic music online. Today's show is about Celtic Folk Bands which I describe as acoustic Celtic music groups based in the folk tradition. These are the groups that stand out most for me. I'd love to hear your thoughts and band suggestions. Coming soon: Best Celtic Rock, Best Celtic Traditional, Best Celtic Soloists, and then Celtic Music Artists You Should Keep an Ear Open for in 2011.

Notes:

Some popular shows from 2010: Science Fiction Convention Music, Celtic Comedy Music Show with Dr. Demento Interview, Marc’s Secret of Ratings. What were your favorite shows?

Year in Review:

• Marc Gunn marries and has a baby girl
• Show returns to weekly format
• Marc Gunn nicknamed "The Celtfather"
• New CDs: The Bridge, Kilted For Her Pleasure and Irish Songs for New Orleans
• Celtic iMixes send music up the charts like Victims of Irish Music
• How you can get involved in your Celtic community
• Successful Celtic Invasion of Scotland

Some goals and New Year's Resolutions for 2011

Focus on American Celtic Music

Special features on the Best Celtic Music of 2010

CDs Planned for 2011

Rie Sheridan Rose

Marc Gunn Facebook

Call my Celtic Podcast voicemail line: Call 678-CELT-POD. That's 678-235-8763

Gunn Family Plans Move to Birmingham This Summer

Marc Gunn's Podcasts: Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, Renaissance Festival Podcast, Irish Song Lyrics (Free Celtic SOngs, Irish Song and More), Cat Lovers Podcast, St Patrick's Day Music and Podcast.

Websites: Celtic MP3s Music Magazine - Free Celtic Music, Marc Gunn Celtic Music

Free Stickers - Kilted For Her Pleasure

Celtic Invasion Vacation of Ireland

Music:

"Fierce" by Rising Gaelfrom One More Day

"Big Old City" by Boston Blackthornefrom County Kerry to Kerry Park

"Trad II" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyerfrom Gleowein

"Sister Selkie" by Pandora Celticafrom Out of the Box

"Heart of the Brave" by Maidens IVfrom Celtic Fire

"I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day" by The Langer's Ballfrom Ships Are Sailing

Support the Podcast:

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