Celt In A Twist

Celt In A Twist episodes:

• 05.09.2024

  Celt In A Twist May 12 2024

  A holler back to our Top 10 contemporary Celtic chart for April, with new entries from the traditions of Donegal from Altan to the entrancing futures of the Afro Celt Sound System. Plus Vishten Connexions reform and debut a winner...

  
• 05.02.2024

  Celt In A Twist May 5 2024

  Let the games begin! Your Eyes Are Gonna Shine like Canucks’ fans, new music from the Murph’s Okemah Rising. Gaelic Storm ring in with Chicken Boxer on an Irish Breakfast Day. Dom DufF is inspired by a Breton foot race,...

  
• 04.25.2024

  Celt In A Twist April 28 2024

  Another eclectic mix of Celtivity! Enjoy a new spin from Vishten Connexions featuring Catherine McLellan. Alba’s Edge set sail on The Diamond while The Dreadnoughts find themselves on Dusty Ground. Sharon Shannon rolls with a Wild West Wagon Train and...

  
• 04.18.2024

  Celt In A Twist April 21 2024

  Vishten regroup as Vishten Connexions with help from a few illustrious friends, Yann Falquet from Genticorum solos a new album, Les Secrets Du Ciel (The Secrets Of Heaven). We share one on this week’s show. The best in contemporary Celtic...

  
• 04.11.2024

  Celt In A Twist April 14 2024

  Celt In A Twist answers the pipes call with Pints and Pipes. Plus, more Canadian Celtic from Maggie’s Wake, Derina Harvey and The Real McKenzies. We unearth a Peatbog Faeries oddity, ’Wacko King Hako’ and succumb to a transcendent new...

  
• 04.04.2024

  Celt In A Twist April 7 2024

  We get deeper into the new Donegal from 35 year veterans of Irish trad, Altan. Sketch salu tes the fishy Whelkers of the world. Martin Simpson brings us some tasty slide from True Stories and Maggie’s Wake introduce us to...

  
• 03.28.2024

  Celt In A Twist March 31 2024

  We’ve hidden a few tasty eggs in this week’s program. Spirit Of The West drummer turned author, Vince Ditrich joins Patricia for chat about the latest adventures of Tony Vicar. Altan debut Donegal their latest release with an old favorite....

  
• 03.21.2024

  Celt In A Twist March 24 2024

  Two from Ardnamurchan, apparently renowned for its whiskey. We also hit the high seas with The Real McKenzies and Barbar O’Rhum. Plus, we catch Toxic Frogs hard at Play Play Play. Join Patricia Fraser for another hour of Canada’s best...

  
• 03.14.2024

  Celt In A Twist March 17 2024

  Jameson’s and green lager? You know you’re soaking in it. Get your Irish indulgence on with an hour of St. Patrick’s fare. Malarkey and shenanigans are the order of the hour on Celt In A Twist with Patricia Fraser.

  
• 03.07.2024

  Celt In A Twist March 10 2024

  The week before St. Patrick’s and before we get into the sing-along pub classics, we present a program showcasing the modern diversity in Celtic fare. Join us for an Eccodek remix of the McDades, Tau And The Drones Of Praise,...

  
• 02.29.2024

  Celt In A Twist March 3 2024

  The Good, The Plaid and The Ugly. Edgy Celtic from Kilmaine Saints, Celtic Thunder and The Mahones, Celtic finery from tunesmiths like Flook and Jocelyn Pettit. Even some Nashville Celtic from Steve Dawson and The Sternwheelers. Get your Celt on...

  
• 02.22.2024

  Celt In A Twist February 25 2024

  Spotlighting the thistle up the kilt of Celtic music, Scots Rock. Stramash celebrate the Flower Of Scotland. Culbeag take us Across The Water. Alba’s Edge sail The Diamond. Celtronica from the Isle of Skye with Peatbog Faeries and from here...

  
• 02.15.2024

  Celt In A Twist February 18 2024

  A tall tale of a garden shed full of Vikings, advice on How To Be A Pirate, serving Bangers & Mash from a Quicksand Cafe. Also, The Scratch, Sketch and Pat Chessell is taken by the charms of a Galway...

  
• 02.08.2024

  Celt In A Twist February 11 2024

  For the love of Celtic music and Valentines. It’s a playlist to stir your heart and soul; with more love from Vishten with 6 Hearts, an ode to the prettiest girl at the fair and an expansive epic for the...

  
• 02.01.2024

  Celt In A Twist February 4 2024

  Celt In A Twist delivers the unexpected, twisting the traditional from Skye with Iain Copeland, Afro Celt Sound System rise like a Thunderhead, Budapest’s Firkin ponder a Haiku and The Stapletons share a new debut, as does Aoife O’Donovan. Join...

  
• 01.25.2024

  Celt In A Twist January 28 2024

  Sound Designer, Andrew McPherson shares a tasty global treatment of traditional Celtic from The McDades with Willie Reilly (The Eccodek Remix). Also, Celtic Punk from the Netherlands, Symphonic Celtic from Denmark and lots of fiddles and pipes from Ireland, Scotland...

  
• 01.18.2024

  Celt In A Twist January 21 2024

  Celtica launches us back in black with a trio of AC/DC covers on the pipes. Dervish dive into the Great Irish Songbook. The Mahones Holloway Jack and we hit the road with Peatbog Faeries and Salsa Celtica. Take ride to...

  
• 01.11.2024

  Celt In A Twist January 14 2024

  A deep dive into our vault uncovers some rare spins and inside tracks PLUS brand new music for 2024 from Aoife O’Donovan. Join Patricia Fraser for an hour of the best in contemporary Celtic on Celt In A Twist!

  
• 01.04.2024

  Celt In A Twist January 7 2024

  Willie Nile swears he saw Bo Diddley In Washington Square, Arnold dances while Mary steps it out and the Young Dubliners Follow Me Up To Carlow. Get your steps in for New Years. Good health to your ears from Celt...

  
• 12.28.2023

  Celt In A Twist December 31 2023

  Not just the best of the month, the best of the year that was 2023. Join us as we revisit the best of the best of contemporary Celtic, culled from our monthly charts. Ring in the new with the very...

  
• 12.21.2023

  Celt In A Twist December 24 2023

  Nollaig Chridheil, Nollaig Shona Dhuitm, Nadolig Llawen, Blythe Yule and Merry Christmas from Celt In A Twist. Join Patricia Fraser for our Contemporary Celtic Christmas Special!

  
• 12.14.2023

  Celt In A Twist December 17 2023

  This week we’re riding the rails and rolling on the waves. Plus, two tales of the US Mexican War, and Scandi Celtic from Sweden and Norway. History remembered and in the making with the best in contemporary Celtic music, For...

  
• 12.07.2023

  Celt In A Twist December 10 2023

  Celt In A Twist drops some brand new releases to cap the year. La Bottine Souriante’s first new album since 2017 is called Domino. Vishten return with Connexions and fiddler Maria Cherwick Doubles down with another fresh single. Plus a...

  
• 11.30.2023

  Celt In A Twist December 3 2023

  We dig deep to unearth some contemporary Celtic treasures from Martyn Bennett, The Murphs, and from The Imagined Village, Paul Weller from The Jam joined by Eliza and Martin Carthy, and there are plenty more sparkles where those came from....

  
• 11.23.2023

  Celt In A Twist November 26 2023

  Join us as we countdown our favorite contemporary Celtic tracks from  the month past. Plus, debuts from Phamie Gow’s Dancing Hands and fiddler Maria Cherwick & Jockey Special. The Celtic Top 10 comes to life on Celt In A Twist...

  
• 11.16.2023

  Celt In A Twist November 19 2023

  Perfect listening for the ’tween holidays time. Fresh spins from Celtic harp veteran, Phamie Gow and Unreeling with the Derina Harvey Band plus more favorite tracks from our library of contemporary Celtic, Join Patricia Fraser for an hour of the...

  
• 11.09.2023

  Celt In A Twist November 12 2023

  A Celtic salute to the past and the passed. The Young Wolfe Tones with the classic Fields Of Athenry, Merry Hell talk to The Old Soldier, Offa Rex honour the Blackleg Miner, and Larry Kirwan puts a Celtic spin on...

  
• 11.02.2023

  Celt In A Twist November 5 2023

  We welcome November’s chill with a warm mix of Celtic colours. From Croppy Boys and Shepherd Lads to Jumping Johnnys and a Modern Man. Plus a Halloween hold-over in tribute the mother of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley. Join Patricia Fraser for...

  
• 10.26.2023

  Celt In A Twist October 29 2023

  Celebrating Samhain with the darker side of Celtic music. From tales of blood-sucking wild boars to bog bodies to The Scariest Room, pick your poison and serve with a twist. Patricia Fraser hosts Celt In A Twist, Canada’s contemporary Celtic...

  
• 10.19.2023

  Celt In A Twist October 22 2023

  From The Jesster to The Wisest Fool, Celt In A Twist salutes those of great wit if not wisdom. A new acquisition called Double You from harpest Catrin Finch and Aoife Ni Bhriain on hardanger PLUS Peatbog Faeries and Afro...

  
• 10.12.2023

  Celt In A Twist October 15 2023

  Fresh Celtic spins from unlikely places. La Gravetat enchant with a contemporary take on the Catalonian Bobang folk dance and Norway’s Gangar shred the hardanger fiddle. Check out an hour of unconventional Celtic from Celt In A Twist!

  
• 10.05.2023

  Celt In A Twist October 8 2023

  Bringing Celtic to a boil with fiery fiddles and folk metal from Norway with Gangar. Enter The Haggis survive being Swallowed By A Whale, diatonic accordion from Belgium with Duplex and instrumental excellence Unreeling with The Derina Harvey Band. Bring...

  
• 09.28.2023

  Celt In A Twist October 1 2023

  From the outrageousness of Yoko Pwno to the outstanding tradition of Genticorum, from perennial stalwarts Kila to the part-time Weekend Irish from Barleyjuice, it’s another hour of killer Celtic from Celt In A Twist!

  
• 09.21.2023

  Celt In A Twist September 24 2023

  Squeezing Celtic traditions through a post-modern filter of house, punk, rock and jazz. Patricia fraser is your guide to today’s Celtic. Celebrating 20 years as Conada’s contemporary Celtic Radio Hour!

  
• 09.14.2023

  Celt In A Twist September 17 2023

  There’s no substitute for Patricia Fraser so, in her absence this week I’ve skimmed off the cream of contemporary Celtic for a masterful mix of music magic. Join us for Celt In A Twist, 20 years and counting.

  
• 09.07.2023

  Celt In A Twist September 10 2023

  Another Round from The Scratch, Spirit Of The West revisited and new Celtic from Hamilton and Brampton band Eclectic Revival. Join Patricia Fraser for an hour of the best in contemporary Celtic from Celt In A Twist 20 years and...

  
• 08.31.2023

  Celt In A Twist September 3 2023

  Join us for a Celt n A Twist road trip. The ride - a Vincent Black Lightning 1952, a burn down an Unapproved Road with Lunasa, a cruise around Stanley Park with Aoife O’Donovan, we even take a spin on...

  
• 08.24.2023

  Celt In A Twist August 27 2023

  Embracing the Celtic world  in all its colour and diversity. More ground breaking sounds from the Isle of Skye, Catalan piping, swampy grooves from  the bayou and lots more. For 20 years,  you’ve got yer Celt In A Twist!

  
• 08.11.2023

  Celt In A Twist August 20 2023

  Good craic as always for today’s Celts. Willie Nile recalls The Day I Saw Bo Diddley In Washington Square. The Mahones are visited by The Ghost Of A Whiskey Devil and Barleyjuice suggest It Takes A Village To Raise A...

  
• 08.10.2023

  Celt In A Twist August 13 2023

  From Barcelona to Belfast we have the Celtic world covered. Acadian podorhythmia and Swedish earworms fuse with Celtpunk, Celtronica, even Celt Reggae in a one-of-a-kind draught of potent brew. Try a wee dram of Celt In A  Twist. Patrica Fraser...

  
• 08.03.2023

  Celt In A Twist August 6 2023

  RIP Sinead O’Connor. Celt In A Twist honors her memory with a song her father taught her about the streets of her Dublin town. Still more debuts from Peatbog Faeries’ great new album I See A World. For 20 years,...

  
• 07.27.2023

  Celt In A Twist July 30 2023

  Sifting through the centuries and surfing the Celtic world, join Patricia Fraser for another hour of Celt In A Twist, opening with another sparkling debut from Peatbog Faeries!

  
• 07.20.2023

  Celt In A Twist July 23 2023

  I See A World, you get to enjoy it; brand new music from Dunvegan’s Peatbog Faeries!Music from down under with The Rumjacks and The Go Set. a debutfrom Tau & The Drones Of Praise and Belgium’s Duplex. For 20 years...

  
• 07.13.2023

  Celt In A Twist July 16 2023

  The Celtic spirit thrives in the flora and fauna. We invite you to enjoy Tanglewood and The Hollow Tree, Dolphin Boy, The Peeler & The Goat​,​ Oysterband and Cat Bacon. Plus a brand new chamber Celt fiddle & cello duet from...

  
• 07.06.2023

  Celt In A Twist July 9 2023

  From ROS to MSR, it’s an hour exploring County Downs and Swansea Towns, Galicia to the Lowlands Of Holland. With debuts from The Derina Harvey Band, Tau & The Drones of Praise and a tribute to the author of Frankenstein...

  
• 06.29.2023

  Celt In A Twist July 2 2023

  Tis nothing so pale and fair as a Celt on the beach. Win tickets to Bard on the Beach ’As You Like It’ Merry Hell proclaims Summer Is A-Comin’, The Dreadnoughts ride The Rodney Rocket, lilting lasses voices of Kate...

  
• 06.22.2023

  Celt In A Twist June 25 2023

  Win tickets to Bard On The Beach ”As You Like It”. Tune in and find out how and enjoy a great mix of contemporary Celtic while you’re at it. Fresh spins from Firkin, The Derina Harvey Band, Tau & The...

  
• 06.15.2023

  Celt In A Twist June 18 2023

  While Patricia Fraser explores Scotland we explore the rest of the Celtic world with spins from Ireland, Denmark, Catalan, Quebec, Hungary and ... ya, there may be a Scottish tune or two. For 20 years, you’ve got yer Celt In...

  
• 06.08.2023

  Celt In A Twist June 11 2023

  There are over 30 Portland towns around the world. Guess which one the Derina Harvey Band is singing about. Aoife O’Donovan takes in the beauty of Vancity’s Stanley Park. She’ll be at Jericho Beach this summer. Railroad Earth are Chasin’...

  
• 06.01.2023

  Celt In A Twist June 1 2023

  The Murphs continue to find inspiration in the timeless words of Woody Guthrie on Okemah Rising. We have another fresh spin PLUS new Canadian Celtic from the Derina Harvey Band capture to Newfie spirit on Waves Of Home AND new...