Irish & Celtic Music Podcast

An interview with The Tan and Sober Gentlemen anchors this episode, with live cuts from the Haw River Ballroom and a set of fan favorites played in their own scrappy, joyful style. Around them, Clann An Drumma bring the thunder of Boudica's Revenge and Jack Houston carries the fiddle straight into the Gaeltacht. It's the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #782. - - Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!

Clann An Drumma, Jack Houston, Band O'Brothers, Jocelyn Pettit, The Tan and Sober Gentlemen, Seán Heely, Enda Reilly, The Occasionals, Lane to the Glen

The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online.

Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free.

This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! All regular polls close on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 9 AM Eastern.

0:02 - Intro: Tan and Sober Gentlemen

0:12 - Clann An Drumma "Fire & Ashes" from Boudica's Revenge

4:47 - WELCOME

6:11 - Jack Houston "Gaeltacht" from An Fhidil Bhriste

Pronunciation: Gaeltacht = GWAYL - tukht (Irish for an Irish - speaking region). An Fhidil Bhriste = un IDD - il VRISH - chuh (The Broken Fiddle).

9:15 - Band O'Brothers "Elm City Ramble" from All Together Again

12:31 - Jocelyn Pettit "Royal Gala Waltz" from Wind Rose

16:27 - INTERVIEW - THE TAN AND SOBER GENTLEMEN

17:04 - ABOUT THE BAND

23:46 - The Tan and Sober Gentlemen "Follow Me Up to Carlow (Live)" from Live at the Haw River Ballroom

27:57 - ABOUT THE ALBUM

32:08 - The Tan and Sober Gentlemen "Corn Likker (Corn Likker)" from Live at the Haw River Ballroom

35:37 - RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS

38:50 - The Tan and Sober Gentlemen "Colleen Malone"

42:18 - THANKS

43:53 - Seán Heely "Ghoid iad mo bhean uam a - raoir / Willie's Auld Trews" from Dramagical

Pronunciation: Seán = SHAWN. Ghoid iad mo bhean uam a - raoir = GOTCH ee - ut mo VYEN OO - um uh - RUIR (Scottish Gaelic, "They stole my wife from me last night").

50:06 - Enda Reilly "The Fiddler of Dooney" from The Mystery

52:15 - The Occasionals "The Highland Schottische" from The Occasionals at 40

55:26 - CLOSING

56:28 - Lane to the Glen "St James' Kitchen : Lord Gordon (Reels)" from Lane to the Glen

59:28 - CREDITS

Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com

Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California.

Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward.

Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com

Support for this program comes from John Sharkey White, II.

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

Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage.

Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.

Here is something good happening close to home. Solar and battery prices have fallen dramatically over the last decade, and a lot of communities now offer community solar programs, where you can get clean power without putting a single panel on your roof. Renters and apartment dwellers can often join too. Many cities and utilities also run public meetings where residents help decide how local energy gets built.

Take ten minutes this week to search your city or utility name plus "community solar" and see what is on offer near you. Small local choices add up, and neighbors who show up make them happen.

Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.

* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic songwriter and musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories, your backstage pass to Celtic songwriters and the stories they'd only tell you after a few pints.

Every artist on this show is an independent voice, sharing their music from a kitchen, a studio, or a little stage near you. When a song or a tune moves you, tell them. Send an email and say you're listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. A few kind words can fuel a musician all season long.

This is more than a radio show. It's a gathering of people who love Celtic music and culture, and like any good gathering, it thrives when everyone brings something. Support the musicians you love. Buy a CD, an Album Pin, a shirt, or a digital download. Or join their community on Patreon.

You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.

Mark your calendar. The Second Annual Celtic PodFest and Nerdy Arts Market is coming to The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Georgia. It's Sunday, February 28, from 11 am until 6 pm the morning.

Enjoy live Celtic music from Olivia Bradley, The BorderCollies, and May Will Bloom, plus a solo set from me, The Celtfather. Wander the Nerdy Arts Market, packed with independent makers. Grab a pint, meet the artists, and spend the day with your Celtic community.

Get all the details at celticmusic.org

Looking for a fresh way to support the music you love? Meet the Album Pin.

Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a specific album — and each one comes with a digital download. Wear your music. All of my latest pins are wood - burned and locally produced, which means a smaller footprint and a one - of - a - kind feel you won't find anywhere else.

Pick yours up at magerecords.com

Every month, our patrons make this show possible. Your support pays our audio engineer and our graphic designer, helps spread the word about independent Celtic artists, and lets us buy music from the bands we feature. Thank you. You are the reason an hour of Irish and Celtic music lands in listeners' ears every week.

As a patron you also get Emerald Wave: A Field Guide to Modern Celtic Music, a guide to the artists and songs fans voted the best of the year, plus a seat in our community hub, SongHenge. It is where fellow listeners swap favorite bands, ask questions and talk music between episodes.

Thanks to our Patrons of the Podcast.

HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

1. Go to our Patreon page.
2. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $30.
3. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.

You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.

Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.

In 2027, we're hiking the Isle of Skye. Head on over to http://celticinvasion.com/.

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Send me a photo. If you're in a Celtic band, send me an audio recording of you performing live. Just audio. I'll use it in a podcast episode later this year.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

Scotland leads this hour. The Occasionals mark forty years of ceilidh dance music, a Glasgow harp and fiddle duo spins out a Gaelic river tune, and Shooglenifty bring the Acid Croft to Stamina Island. Syr adds Celtic folk rock from South Carolina, while Irish and Scottish threads weave together across the whole show. It's the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #781. - - Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!

Caitlin Finley & Will Woodson, Clann An Drumma, McFloosey, Téada, Enda Reilly, Donnie 'Large' Macdonald, The Occasionals, Clay Babies, Jay Michaels, Rebecca Hill and Charlie Stewart, Shooglenifty, Cats and Crows, MacCumhaill and the Gang, Syr, Gerry Maguire

The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online.

Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free.

This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! All regular polls close on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 9 AM Eastern.

0:02 - Intro: Tiffany Kerruish of Fynoderee Distillery on the Isle of Man

4:15 - Caitlin Finley & Will Woodson "The Geese in the Bog" from Once Through the Hall

7:50 - WELCOME

9:16 - Clann An Drumma "Scots Wha Hae" from Boudica's Revenge

12:38 - McFloosey "Kiss Kill or Marry Me" from Balscadden Bay

Pronunciation: Balscadden is "bal - SCAD - en."

17:41 - Téada with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra conducted by Karen Ní Bhroin "James Murray's / Porthole of the Kelp / The Watchmaker / The Spinning Wheel (reels)" from Orchestrating 25

Pronunciation: Téada is "TAY - duh." Karen Ní Bhroin is roughly "KAIR - en nee VRIN"

21:30 - Enda Reilly "The Roaring Cliffs of Moher" from The Mystery

24:12 - FEEDBACK

27:40 - Donnie 'Large' Macdonald "Gealach Bhuidhe an Abachaidh (The Harvest Moon)" from Christina

Pronunciation (approximate): "GYAL - ukh VOO - yuh un AH - puh - khee."

31:54 - The Occasionals "The Call of The Pipes" from The Occasionals at 40

34:36 - Clay Babies "Transom Jolly" from In Other Words

38:09 - Jay Michaels "The Lark in the Clear Air" from On a Quiet Street Where Old Ghosts Meet

40:53 - Rebecca Hill and Charlie Stewart "Abhainn Hotaroil" from Glas

Pronunciation (best guess): "AH - vin HOT - uh - roil." Glas is "glass"

43:23 - THANKS

45:08 - Shooglenifty "Stamina Island" from Stamina Island

51:36 - Cats and Crows "The Tide and the Quay" from This Time Will Pass Anyway

56:34 - MacCumhaill and the Gang "The Old Hag of Galway" from 2

Pronunciation: MacCumhaill is "muh - COOL"

1:00:46 - Syr "Coronach" from Ruin

Pronunciation: Syr is "sire." Coronach is "COR - uh - nukh"

1:04:17 - CLOSING

1:05:05 - Gerry Maguire "An Cú Abú - Rise Up"

Pronunciation: An Cú Abú is "un KOO uh - BOO"

1:08:41 - CREDITS

Support for this program comes from John Sharkey White, II.

Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com

Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California.

Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward.

Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com

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

Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage.

Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.

Here's a quick note about a local win. A lot of city streetlights still run on older high - pressure sodium lamps. When towns swap those out for LEDs, the energy use of those lights has dropped by roughly half or more in Department of Energy demonstration projects. LEDs also last longer, so there are fewer repair trips. That's real money coming back into a local budget.

The good news is that this is one of the easiest upgrades a community can make. Ask your city or county public works office whether your streetlights have been switched to LED. If they haven't, a friendly email or a few minutes at a council meeting can put it on the agenda. Small local decisions add up, and brighter, cheaper streets are a great place to start.

Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.

* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic songwriter and musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories, your backstage pass to Celtic songwriters and the stories they'd only tell you after a few pints.

Every artist on this show is an independent voice, sharing their music from a kitchen, a studio, or a little stage near you. When a song or a tune moves you, tell them. Send an email and say you're listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. A few kind words can fuel a musician all season long.

This is more than a radio show. It's a gathering of people who love Celtic music and culture, and like any good gathering, it thrives when everyone brings something. Support the musicians you love. Buy a CD, an Album Pin, a shirt, or a digital download. Or join their community on Patreon.

You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.

Mark your calendar. The Second Annual Celtic PodFest and Nerdy Arts Market is coming to The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Georgia. It's Sunday, February 28, from 11 am until 6 pm the morning.

Enjoy live Celtic music from Olivia Bradley, The BorderCollies, and May Will Bloom, plus a solo set from me, The Celtfather. Wander the Nerdy Arts Market, packed with independent makers. Grab a pint, meet the artists, and spend the day with your Celtic community.

Get all the details at celticmusic.org

Looking for a fresh way to support the music you love? Meet the Album Pin.

Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a specific album — and each one comes with a digital download. Wear your music. All of my latest pins are wood - burned and locally produced, which means a smaller footprint and a one - of - a - kind feel you won't find anywhere else.

Pick yours up at magerecords.com

Every episode of this podcast gets made because of our patrons. Your monthly support helps me promote the show so more people find great Celtic music. It buys music from the artists we feature. It even covers the server costs that keep everything running. Thank you.

Patrons also get to be part of a friendly community of Celtic music fans, with a place to chat about the music we all love. There's free stuff too, like Emerald Wave, our 2026 field guide to modern Celtic music.

Thanks to our Celtic Legends: Fuzzy, Dave and Rosie Donnelly, Rick Boyce, Bruce, Daniel Ide, Brian McReynolds, Marti Meyers, Alan Schindler, Margreta Silverstone, Dan mcDade, Jeff Adelsberger, Gerald F Boyle, Miranda Nelson, Round Rock Image Creators, Lynda MacNeil, Kelly Garrod, Mike Schock, Shawn Cali

HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

1. Go to our Patreon page.
2. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $30.
3. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.

You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.

Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.

In 2027, we're hiking the Isle of Skye. Head on over to http://celticinvasion.com/.

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Send me a photo. If you're in a Celtic band, send me an audio recording of you performing live. Just audio. I'll use it in a podcast episode later this year.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

Sean Malloy of Band O'Brothers emailed: "Hi Marc,

I filled out the Google form as part of the permission process, but I felt I should give you some more info about the songs.

"Merrymeeting" is the lone instrumental on the album. The style, however, is not what I would classify as "Irish" or "Celtic." Still, Anthony did a lovely job with this composition and we're quite proud of it.

"Elm City Ramble" is a song about our beloved nearby city of New Haven, and it names several local places and highlights the terrific New Haven St. Patrick's Day parade, so it's VERY fun and in line with your podcast BUT each chorus ends with the line "haul our asses outta here," which might be a bit too risque for your typical repertoire. If you don't play it on the podcast, at least give it a listen - it's a fun one. There's a video for it, too

"Bygones" is very catchy, but again, NOT the most Celtic sounding thing. More of a rock/pop feel to it. But it's a banger!

"Ice Keeps" is about the incredible 1914 Antarctic expedition and survival mission of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew aboard the doomed ship Endurance.

"Tiny Hands" was written by Jeff as a surprise song for the father - daughter dance at the wedding of his daughter Meghan last fall. It's a beautiful song about a girl becoming a woman, told from the perspective of an adoring father.

"The Legend of Pat McGroin" is about Steve and Anthony's father, Pat, who occasionally plays accordion with us. The DePaolo boys took a golf trip to Ireland earlier this year, and that trip gave Anthony all the material for that song. Pat actually plays on it with us. Gotta love getting dad into the act!

Those are the most pertinent notes for now. Please let me know if you have any questions at all. We hope you can fit some of these songs on the podcast.

We're also hoping that you can play some of our songs from our Christmas EP on one of the Christmas shows this year

All this stuff can also be accessed via our website: https://www.bandobrothers.com/

Orkney - born fiddler Louise Bichan joins the show to talk about Binnorie, her third solo album, arriving October 30 on Adhyâropa Records. It grew out of her All Hallows' Eve live show and gathers Scottish folk tales, trowie legends, and eerie ballads. Three tracks from the album anchor an hour of Halloween music from Scotland, Ireland, and beyond. It's the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #780. - - Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!

Tan and Sober Gentlemen, Clann An Drumma, Tallymoore, Adam Agee & Jon Sousa, Niamh Dunne, Louise Bichan, Across The Pond, Mary - Grace Autumn Lee, Brobdingnagian Bards, Willos' & Massimo Giuntini, House of Hamill, Seán Heely, Marys Lane, Aaron Dolan, The Bordercollies, Matt & Shannon Heaton

The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online.

Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free.

This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

Voting is important. Whether for the podcast or for your government. I'll tell you why.

We visited the canyons on family vacation at the start of October.

A woman at Hell's Backbone Grill in Boulder, Utah, told me about a couple who love the land as much as we did. But didn't realize their voting hurt the land they loved

They didn't know their candidate's record on public lands.

In July, Grand Staircase - Escalante lost about 90% of its protection.

One election choice. And some of the land they loved was no longer available.

They just didn't have the full picture.

We need these lands federally protected.

Early voting in Georgia runs through October 30. Election Day is November 3.

The climate is on every ballot.

Please take ten minutes today. Look up your candidates. Then vote.

0:02 - Intro: Louise Bichan

0:10 - Tan and Sober Gentlemen "Samhain's March" from Regressive Folk Music Pronunciation: Samhain = SOW - in (rhymes with "cow")

2:58 - WELCOME

4:40 - Clann An Drumma "Samhain" from Boudica's Revenge Pronunciation: Boudica = BOO - dih - kah

7:36 - Tallymoore "The Sons of Molly Maguire" from Drive

11:30 - Adam Agee & Jon Sousa "Maids of the Mourne Shore / Niel Gow's Lament for the Death of his Second Wife" from Suantraí Pronunciation: Suantraí = SOON - tree

19:12 - Niamh Dunne "When Autumn Comes" from Portraits Pronunciation: Niamh = NEEV

22:05 - FEEDBACK

25:01 - INTERVIEW - Louise Bichan

31:38 - Louise Bichan "Greenwood Sidie - O" from Binnorie. Pronunciation: Binnorie = bin - OR - ee

37:12 - INTERVIEW – About the Album

41:28 - Louise Bichan "Trowie Tale" from Binnorie. Pronunciation: Trowie = TROW - ee (rhymes with "cow - ee")

45:32 - INTERVIEW – Rapid Fire Questions

48:58 - Louise Bichan "Spooky Night Cat" from Binnorie

53:01 - INTERVIEW - Closing

53:31 - Across The Pond "October Winds" from Little Beggarman

57:01 - Mary - Grace Autumn Lee "Autumn's Fall: Drummond Castle / Brendan Tonra's / The Yellow Wattle (Jigs)" from Eyre

1:01:21 - Brobdingnagian Bards "Dragon's Graveyard" from Another Faire to Remember Pronunciation: Brobdingnagian = brob - ding - NAG - ee - un

1:03:52 - Willos' & Massimo Giuntini "The Ghost" from From Now On

Pronunciation: Giuntini = joon - TEE - nee

1:09:09 - House of Hamill "Unquiet Grave" from Wildfire

1:13:49 - THANKS

1:15:29 - Seán Heely "Dr. Midnight, Death, and the 10th Life" from Dramagical

1:19:27 - Marys Lane "Road Less Traveled / Harvest Home" from Wild Unknown

1:22:29 - Aaron Dolan "The Banshee's Wail: Lament for the Departed" from Farewell to Tír na nÓg Pronunciation: Tír na nÓg = teer na NOHG

1:23:35 - The Bordercollies "Twa Corbies" from To The Hills and Back Pronunciation: Twa Corbies = twah KOR - beez

1:27:08 - CLOSING

1:28:49 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Buried My Wife and Danced on Her Grave / Paddy Fahey's / Aherne's Egg (Jigs)" from Whirring Wings.

1:33:00 - CREDITS

Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com

Support for this program comes from John Sharkey White, II.

Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com

Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California.

Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward.

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

Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage.

Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.

Early voting is open in many states right now. It's a great time to think about the power bills and the air in your own neighborhood.

Here's some good news. According to Wall Street firm Lazard, solar and onshore wind are still the lowest - cost new sources of electricity in the U.S., even without subsidies.

Many of the people who decide how your power gets made are on your local ballot. That means city councils, county commissions, state legislators, and in nine states this year, the utility commission that sets your electric rates.

So before you vote, look up where candidates stand on clean energy and a healthy environment. Early voting dates vary by state, and Election Day is November 3. Find yours at vote.gov.

Thanks for listening, and thanks for voting.

Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.

* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic songwriter and musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories, your backstage pass to Celtic songwriters and the stories they'd only tell you after a few pints.

Every artist on this show is an independent voice, sharing their music from a kitchen, a studio, or a little stage near you. When a song or a tune moves you, tell them. Send an email and say you're listening on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. A few kind words can fuel a musician all season long.

This is more than a radio show. It's a gathering of people who love Celtic music and culture, and like any good gathering, it thrives when everyone brings something. Support the musicians you love. Buy a CD, an Album Pin, a shirt, or a digital download. Or join their community on Patreon.

You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.

Pull up a chair. The music is about to begin.

Mark your calendar. The Second Annual Celtic PodFest and Nerdy Arts Market is coming to The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Georgia. It's Sunday, February 28, from 11 am until 6 pm.

Enjoy live Celtic music from Olivia Bradley, The BorderCollies, and May Will Bloom, plus a solo set from me, The Celtfather. Wander the Nerdy Arts Market, packed with independent makers. Grab a pint, meet the artists, and spend the day with your Celtic community.

Get all the details at celticmusic.org

Looking for a fresh way to support the music you love? Meet the Album Pin.

Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a specific album — and each one comes with a digital download. Wear your music. All of my latest pins are wood - burned and locally produced, which means a smaller footprint and a one - of - a - kind feel you won't find anywhere else.

Pick yours up at magerecords.com

Every episode of this podcast gets made because of our patrons. Your monthly support helps me promote the show so more people find great Celtic music. It buys music from the artists we feature. It even covers the server costs that keep everything running. Thank you.

Patrons also get to be part of a friendly community of Celtic music fans, with a place to chat about the music we all love. There's free stuff too, like Emerald Wave, our 2026 field guide to modern Celtic music.

Thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Band o'Brothers

HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

1. Go to our Patreon page.
2. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $30.
3. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.

You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.

Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.

In 2027, we're hiking the Isle of Skye. Head on over to http://celticinvasion.com/.

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Send me a photo. If you're in a Celtic band, send me an audio recording of you performing live. Just audio. I'll use it in a podcast episode later this year.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

Keith Muhlenkamp emailed: "Hello Marc!

I've been listening to the podcast since the original songhenge days, but have never reached out before today. I just finished listening to the Celtic Protest Songs episode, and I wanted to say thank you. I really enjoyed the back stories of the songs, and how they're especially relevant today. I increased my subscription, to help offset any losses you have as a result of that episode. Hopefully there won't be many! Thanks for speaking up regardless.

I listen to the podcast while doing many things! From planting a garden to harvesting ducks to having a beer with friends, the podcast is a consistent companion. Thanks again for sharing this wonderful, powerful music.

If your hip can handle it and you find yourself in Portland, Oregon, I'll happily take you for a run and a beer! "

Woodland Folk sent a bunch of pictures:

Mary Donahue emailed back in March: "Hi Marc,

I'm glad you reached out as I have been meaning to email you specifically about the protest songs episode. I love getting this podcast on a regular basis, it is joyful and reminds me to continue to celebrate my deep Irish roots. But Episode 749 was really special. Besides loving that you opened with the Dropkick Murphys, the song selection reminded me that our ancestors lived through horrific times, such as those we are currently experiencing, and survived to write songs for us to remember and honor their hard times and ultimate successes.

I found that episode to be encouraging and inspirational. And thank you for reminding us to work to save our planet and our democracy, even when others don't agree with this sentiment. Please keep up the great work, I appreciate all that you do!"

This week's playlist travels from the pubs of Ireland to the hills of Appalachia and back across the water. Celtic Underground takes on Spancil Hill, Boiled In Lead sails away, Jim Moray gives the Lily of the West a fresh coat of paint, and Some One's Sons wake Finnegan all over again. Fifteen artists, one long road home. It's the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #779. - - Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!

Caitlin Finley & Will Woodson, Trí, Jesse Ferguson, Tulua, Mairi McGillivray, Irish Millie, Celtic Underground, Avourneen, Slugger's Rule, Maggie MacInnes, Some One's Sons, Mick Flannery, Anaïs Mitchell, Boiled In Lead, The Elders, Jim Moray

The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online.

Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free.

This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

0:02 - Intro: Tiffany Kerruish of Fynoderee Distillery

0:53 - Caitlin Finley & Will Woodson - "Miss Langford's / Big Pat's / The Dairy Maid" from Once Through the Hall

4:28 - WELCOME

6:17 - Trí - "The Connaught Man's Rambles / The Races of Castlebar / The Bohola Jig" (Mayo set) from The Cuckoo Sings in May

(pronunciation: Trí = TREE, Bohola = buh - HOH - luh)

9:49 - Jesse Ferguson - "The Unquiet Grave" from Carried Forward

14:24 - Tulua - "Sandy Horizon / The Big Reel of Ballynacally / The Wild Irishman" (reels) from In The Snug

(pronunciation: Ballynacally = bal - ee - nuh - KAL - ee)

17:02 - Mairi McGillivray - "Starlings" from Mo Thìr

(pronunciation: Mo Thìr = moh HEER)

21:21 - FEEDBACK

23:18 - Irish Millie - "Am I Enough" from Can You See Me?

27:36 - Celtic Underground - "Spancil Hill" from You Can Always Go Home

31:44 - Avourneen - "Austin Station" from Way Stations

(pronunciation: Avourneen = ah - VOOR - neen)

35:46 - Slugger's Rule - "He Loves Her Still ft. Far Away Waltz" from Clusterfolk

38:58 - Maggie MacInnes - "Cumha Hiortach" from Uiseagan Bharraigh

(pronunciation: Cumha Hiortach = KOO - uh HEERSH - tukh, Uiseagan Bharraigh = OOSH - uh - gan VAR - ee)

44:46 - THANKS

46:33 - Some One's Sons - "Finnegan's Wake" from The Boom is Back

49:35 - Mick Flannery feat. Anaïs Mitchell - "Rising Tide" from The House Must Win

(pronunciation: Anaïs = ah - nah - EES)

53:38 - Boiled In Lead - "(I'll Sing You) Sail Away, Ladies" from King of the Dogwoods

58:18 - The Elders - "The Celtic Warrior" from The Spirits and The Sea

1:02:47 - CLOSING

1:03:44 - Jim Moray - "Flora (The Lily of the West)" from Gallants

1:07:32 - CREDITS

Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com

Support for this program comes from John Sharkey White, II.

Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com

Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California.

Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward.

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

Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage.

Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.

Here's some good news about your electricity. A July 2026 report from the International Renewable Energy Agency found that more than 90 percent of the new utility - scale renewable projects built in 2025 produced power more cheaply than the cheapest new fossil fuel option. Battery storage costs fell about 30 percent in the same year.

That's real opportunity, and a lot of it gets decided close to home. Many utilities and state regulators publish long - term energy plans and invite public comment before they're approved. City councils weigh in on solar on public buildings and community solar programs too.

This week, search your utility's website for its next long - term energy plan. Then send one short comment, or attend one meeting. A few friendly voices from neighbors who want affordable, clean power can go a long way.

Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.

* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters.

This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

Because we are more than just a radio show. We are a community. A community of Celtic music and culture lovers. We support small and local artists. We spend money on things that truly matter. The personal and heart felt.

You can do that with each of the artists on today's show OR your favorite artists. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.

You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.

The 2nd Annual Celtic PodFest and Nerdy Arts Market happens Sunday, February 28, 2027, at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Georgia, from 11:30 in the morning until 5:30 in the evening. We've got a wonderful lineup: Olivia Bradley, The BorderCollies, May Will Bloom, and a solo set from yours truly, The Celtfather. Plus a Nerdy Arts Market full of independent makers.

To learn more and mark your calendar, head to celticmusic.org

Looking for a fresh way to support the music you love? Meet the Album Pin.

Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a specific album — and each one comes with a digital download. Wear your music. All of my latest pins are wood - burned and locally produced, which means a smaller footprint and a one - of - a - kind feel you won't find anywhere else.

Pick yours up at magerecords.com

Every week, your support pays the graphic designer, the audio engineer, and the server bills that keep this podcast online. It also helps me promote the show, and it buys music from the artists I feature. That's a lot of good work happening because of you.

Thank you to every patron who gives each month. Members get a say in the best songs of the year, free copy of the Great St Patrick's Day Songbook, and a friendly place to talk Celtic music with people who love it as much as you do. All of it lives at SongHenge.com.

HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

1. Go to our Patreon page.
2. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $30.
3. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.

You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.

Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.

In 2027, we're hiking the Isle of Skye. Head on over to http://celticinvasion.com/.

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Send me a photo. If you're in a Celtic band, send me an audio recording of you performing live. Just audio. I'll use it in a podcast episode later this year.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

Jan Turner emailed last December: "Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and the entire Marc Gunn "family" as well. Thanks for the music! May the coming year bring all of you good health, happiness and love."

Tracy Lucky emailed a photo and wrote: "I almost forgot. ! I love the way you pronounce my name 😄 coming from French Quebec not many people say my name correctly and you always pull the a in O'Shea just a little and it makes it sound so musical!

Picture of Shar for tax."

Fiddles take the lead this week. Blazin' Fiddles light up the set with Incendo, Adagio Trio bring a quiet Skye Boat Song, and Shooglenifty and Kalos keep the feet moving. John Doyle adds songs of the Irish in the American Revolution.It's the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #778. - - Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!

Téada, RTÉ Concert Orchestra, House of Hamill, Louise Bichan, Blazin' Fiddles, Clay Babies, Aaron Dolan, McFloosey, Adagio Trio, John Doyle, Gerry Maguire, The Muckers, Gaelic Mishap, Shooglenifty, Kalos

The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online.

Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free.

This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

0:06 - Téada with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra conducted by Karen Ní Bhroin - "The Tenpenny Piece | Comb Your Hair and Curl It | Larry McDonagh's" (slip jig, hop jigs) from Orchestrating 25

Pronunciation: Téada is CHAY - duh. Karen Ní Bhroin is KAIR - en nee VRIN.

4:05 - WELCOME

7:11 - House of Hamill - "Smokejumper" from Wildfire

12:28 - Louise Bichan - "Three Ravens" from Binnorie

Pronunciation: Binnorie is bin - OR - ee.

16:17 - Blazin' Fiddles - "Ricky & June" from Incendo

20:18 - Clay Babies - "Marley's Bedding" from In Other Words

23:47 - FEEDBACK

26:03 - Aaron Dolan - "The Boys of Bluehill" from Farewell to Tir Na nÓg

Pronunciation: Tir Na nÓg is TEER nuh NOHG.

27:42 - McFloosey - "The Knickers of Corduroy" from Balscadden Bay

Pronunciation: Balscadden is bal - SKAD - en.

30:14 - Adagio Trio - "Skye Boat Song" from Celtic Heart

33:21 - John Doyle - "Man Is Free By Nature" from Free by Nature: Songs of the Irish in the American Revolution

37:30 - THANKS

39:09 - Gerry Maguire - "Courtin' in the Cooley Hills" from Where Do You Belong

Pronunciation: Cooley is COO - lee.

42:21 - The Muckers - "Old Dun Cow" from The Muckers

46:05 - Gaelic Mishap - "The Impossible Destinal Festival" from From the Edge

49:44 - Shooglenifty - "Up The McFud" from Stamina Island

Pronunciation: Shooglenifty is SHOO - gul - NIF - tee.

55:59 - CLOSING

57:05 - Kalos - "Pretty Good Friday/Ladybug" from Tamarack

1:01:18 - CREDITS

Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward.

Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com

Support for this program comes from John Sharkey White, II.

Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com

Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California.

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

Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage.

Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.

Want to cut your energy bill and help the climate at the same time? Start with the place you know best: your own home.

Most homes lose a surprising amount of energy through small gaps. Around the windows. Under the doors. Up in the attic. Sealing those gaps is one of the simplest and most affordable upgrades there is, and it often pays for itself in lower bills.

Here's your call to action. This week, call or visit the website of your local utility and ask about a home energy check. Many utilities offer free or low - cost ones, and some have rebates for insulation and weatherproofing. It takes about ten minutes to ask.

A cozier home, a smaller bill, and a little less carbon in the air. That's a good trade.

Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.

* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters.

This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

Because we are more than just a radio show. We are a community. A community of Celtic music and culture lovers. We support small and local artists. We spend money on things that truly matter. The personal and heart felt.

You can do that with each of the artists on today's show OR your favorite artists. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.

You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.

I want to take a moment to say thank you.

Because of you, the 2027 Celtic PodFest is funded. We hit our goal, and we even raised a little beyond it, enough to help cover some of the extra costs that come with making all the merch, the live album, the zine, and everything we're bringing to this festival. That means we are moving full steam ahead.

To everyone who pledged, who shared, who cheered us on... thank you from the bottom of my heart. You turned a hopeful idea into a real day of Celtic music. This festival is yours as much as it is mine.

So let me tell you what you helped build. The 2nd Annual Celtic PodFest and Nerdy Arts Market happens Sunday, February 28, 2027, at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Georgia, from 11:30 in the morning until 5:30 in the evening. We've got a wonderful lineup: Olivia Bradley, The BorderCollies, May Will Bloom, and a solo set from yours truly, The Celtfather. Plus a Nerdy Arts Market full of independent makers.

And here's something for everyone listening, no matter where in the world you are. We'll be recording the festival, and there will be a podcast episode right here highlighting the music from the day. So even if you can't make it to Georgia, you'll still get to hear the magic.

Whether you backed the Kickstarter or you're just hearing about this now, you are invited. Come spend the day with us. There'll be great music, great art, cold pints, and the best community in Celtic music.

To learn more and mark your calendar, head to celticmusic.org.

Thank you again. I can't wait to celebrate with you on February 28. Slainte!

Looking for a fresh way to support the music you love? Meet the Album Pin.

Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a specific album — and each one comes with a digital download. Wear your music. All of my latest pins are wood - burned and locally produced, which means a smaller footprint and a one - of - a - kind feel you won't find anywhere else.

Pick yours up at magerecords.com

Every episode of this podcast exists because of you. Your support pays for the graphic designer, it pays for the audio engineer, and it lets me buy music from the artists I feature, so they see something back for the songs you hear. Thank you to every patron who chips in each month. You keep this show independent and weekly.

Patrons also get a seat in a community of fellow Celtic music fans who share discoveries every day. That community lives at SongHenge.com. Come and meet us.

Thanks to our newest Patron of the Podcast: Ruairi Hipkin

HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

1. Go to our Patreon page.
2. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $30.
3. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.

You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.

Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.

In 2027, we're hiking the Isle of Skye. Two slots just opened up. If you'd like to join us, head on over to http://celticinvasion.com/. It is first come, first served.

And I can tell you we will be staying in Portree on the Isle of Skye and we'll be hiking the Fairy Pools. Come join us!

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Send me a photo. If you're in a Celtic band, send me an audio recording of you performing live. Just audio. I'll use it in a podcast episode later this year.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

Trudy B Brown of Denver, CO: "I can't quite figure out how to listen to the music, without the magazine (I don't have time for that. I barely remember to listen to the show which I previously did via my laptop, which is where I am most of the time. And, I barely remember to listen even once a month. I don't understand or know how to get podcasts and not really interested in them.)

Is this the only way I can hear your show anymore?"

Anna Gatz emailed: "Hello! My name is Anna! I discovered the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast when I was bored of normal workout music and wanted something different to workout to! I love listening while I crochet or sew in the evenings! Thank you so much for what you do bringing more awareness to the world of Celtic music!

I also want to recommend the band Music the Gathering!"

Wildfire, whales, and a farewell that turned out not to be final. This week's episode centers on House of Hamill and Enter the Haggis, whose members are reuniting on stage at the Sherwood Celtic Yuletide Festival this December. Fiddles from Scotland's Blazin' Fiddles and Shooglenifty bookend the set, with fresh sounds from Billow Wood, Gaelic Mishap, and Lo & the High Road along the way. It's the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #777. - - Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!

Aaron Dolan, Blazin' Fiddles, Trish Wesevich, Pomplas, McFloosey, House of Hamill, Enter the Haggis, Shooglenifty, Billow Wood, Lo & the High Road, Gaelic Mishap, Rebecca Hill and Charlie Stewart

The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online.

Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free.

This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

0:02 - Intro: House of Hamill

0:16 - Aaron Dolan — "Scotland The Brave" from Farewell to Tir Na nÓg

1:34 - WELCOME

4:02 - Blazin' Fiddles — "Father Angus" from Incendo

9:05 - Trish Wesevich — "The Mist of Avalon"

13:43 - Pomplas — "Farewell to the Corncrake"

17:39 - McFloosey — "Kiss Kill or Marry me" from Balscadden Bay

22:44 - FEEDBACK

25:15 - INTERVIEW WITH HOUSE OF HAMILL

25:41 - HOUSE OF HAMILL: ABOUT THE BAND

33:08 - House of Hamill — "Banks of the Brandywine" from Wildfire

36:21 - HOUSE OF HAMILL: ABOUT THE ALBUM

43:11 - House of Hamill — "Silver Dagger" from Wildfire

45:22 - HOUSE OF HAMILL: RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS

52:02 - Enter the Haggis — "Swallowed By a Whale" from Swallowed By a Whale – Single

56:26 - INTERVIEW OUTRO

56:48 - THANKS

59:47 - Shooglenifty — "My Old Pal Aonghas"

Pronunciation: "Aonghas" is the Scottish Gaelic form of Angus, roughly "UN - uss."

1:06:02 - Billow Wood — "Out at Sea"

1:08:35 - Lo & the High Road — "Lanterns in the Mist"

1:12:01 - Gaelic Mishap — "Larks in the Morning" from From the Edge

1:15:04 - CLOSING

1:15:33 - Rebecca Hill and Charlie Stewart — "Kait's (Single)"

1:19:13 - CREDITS

Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California.

Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward.

Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com

Support for this program comes from John Sharkey White, II.

Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com

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

Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage.

Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.

Clean energy keeps getting cheaper, and that shift is showing up close to home, not just in headlines. Solar and wind installations are creating local jobs, and towns that invest early tend to see lower long - term energy costs for residents. The best part is you don't need to wait on Washington. Local decisions, town halls, utility co - ops, all of it adds up. If you want a way to help without changing your whole life, show up to one local meeting this year and ask what your community's energy plan looks like.

Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.

WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST

* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters.

This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

Because we are more than just a radio show. We are a community. A community of Celtic music and culture lovers. We support small and local artists. We spend money on things that truly matter. The personal and heart felt.

You can do that with each of the artists on today's show OR your favorite artists. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.

You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.

A huge thanks to everyone who made a pledge to make the Celtic PodFest happen. I'm happy to say we hit our goal. Most of the rewards won't be available until the festival launches on Sunday, February 28, 2027 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Ga.

If you're interested in some limited - edition swag, including CDs, album pins, and shirts, then make sure you visit the Kickstarter. You can still make some late pledges to the festival to make it a smashing success.

Head on over to our Kickstarter for the Celtic PodFest. You'll find a link in the shownotes.

ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC

Looking for a fresh way to support the music you love? Meet the Album Pin.

Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a specific album — and each one comes with a digital download. Wear your music. All of my latest pins are wood - burned and locally produced, which means a smaller footprint and a one - of - a - kind feel you won't find anywhere else.

Pick yours up at magerecords.com

Every episode like this one takes extra time… going back and forth booking the interview, editing the audio which is longer than usual, getting the show notes formatted and out the door. Patrons cover the graphic designer, the audio engineer, and a fair bit of my own time keeping this show going. Thank you for that.

This week especially, I want to thank the Patrons who make it possible to sit down with artists like House of Hamill and actually have room to ask fun questions about the music.

Patron perks include early access to episodes, and yes, an extended interview just for patrons. Head over to Patreon to see what's waiting there.

Raise a glass to our Celtic Legends who pledge $30 or more month: Fuzzy, Dave and Rosie Donnelly, Rick Boyce, Bruce, Daniel Ide, Brian McReynolds, Marti Meyers, Alan Schindler, Margreta Silverstone, Dan mcDade, Jeff Adelsberger, Gerald F Boyle, Miranda Nelson, Round Rock Image Creators, Lynda MacNeil, Kelly Garrod, Mike Schock, Shawn Cali

HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

1. Go to our Patreon page.
2. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $30.
3. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.

You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.

Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.

In 2027, we're hiking the Isle of Skye. Two slots just opened up. If you'd like to join us, head on over to http://celticinvasion.com/. It is first come, first served.

And I can tell you we will be staying in Portree on the Isle of Skye and we'll be hiking the Fairy Pools. Come join us!

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Send me a photo. If you're in a Celtic band, send me an audio recording of you performing live. Just audio. I'll use it in a podcast episode later this year.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

Jim Treslobos emailed: "Dear Marc Gunn

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast first landed in my feed when I was still carrying an iPod. I'd listen to the current episode and catch up the previous installments on the drive to and from work. Learning about various Celtic bands from all over the planet expanded my world view and allowed me to support those independent artists.

I applaud your response to last week's challenging criticism and offer my financial support (finally) for the podcast.

You will not be getting a photo showing what I'm doing while listening to the podcast because it's my companion during house work.

As they say on Firefly, "See you in the verse".

Jim

PS The Wicked Tinker's "Aiken Drum" (Big Bottle of Bad Ideas) is not a contemporary rebel song, but may help illustrate your point.`"

Tom Cochran emailed: "Thanks for getting back to me so quickly.

I am actually still giving $1 a month on an old account listed and at the $5 level with my current email.

I had been listening on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast app. When that stopped working I started using the Patreon app. Which has worked well for several months until episode 745. The last three episodes have shown up as 5min. samples."

We're talking about the Kickstarter for the 2027 Celtic PodFest and sharing some music. - - Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!

The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online.

Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free.

741

3:06 - Heather Dale "The Morrigan" from Fairytale

6:24 - The Gothard Sisters "See You Down the Road" from Moment in Time

10:19 - Brobdingnagian Bards "I'm Coming Home" from Another Faire to Remember

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14:50 - Kinnfolk "The Water's Rising/Gwendal" from Star Above The Mountain

20:32 - Poitin "Bar Eye" from Simple Pleasures

24:13 - Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane "The Girl That Broke my Heart / Máire na Sop / The Dear Tobacco" from JUMP OUT OF IT

27:21 - The Langer's Ball "The Wild Rover Polka" from Drinking Song Sing - A - Long (2025)

743

30:27 - Nerea The Fiddler "Kitchen Music" from Off The Beatn Path

33:41 - Mary Beth Carty "A' Challuinn : 'S e gillean mo rùin / Walking the Floor / Capers Jig / Miss Anderson's Jig" from single

37:28 - Socks in the Frying Pan "Willy Annes Waltz" from Waiting for Inspiration

744

40:54 - Albannach "Auld Nick's A Piper" from Eye Of The Storm

43:31 - Tradify "Waterman's, Waterman's Jig & Superfly" from Take Flight

47:55 - Low Power Trio "Jug of Punch" from Dirty Old Town

745

50:48 - Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane "The Millbrae Mazurka / Francie Dearg's / Finbar Dwyer's Reel"

54:13 - Poitin "Tired by Kids" from Simple Pleasures

58:14 - Shannon Heaton "Bow for Rama" from Perfect Maze

746

1:01:40 - Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane "The Skylark's Ascension / Sonny Brogan's / The Connaughtman's Rambles"

1:05:39 - Lane to the Glen "The Gráinne Mhaol : Malloy's Favourite (Barndance : Reel)" from Lane to the Glen

1:10:08 - Alex Sturbaum "Soundcheck Set" from River Run Wide

1:15:00 - Jen Midkiff (she/her) "This Moment (between Good and Pretti)" from single

1:19:06 - CREDITS

Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California.

Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward.

Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com

Support for this program comes from John Sharkey White, II.

Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com

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

Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage.

Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.

Clean energy keeps getting cheaper, and that shift is showing up close to home, not just in headlines. Solar and wind installations are creating local jobs, and towns that invest early tend to see lower long - term energy costs for residents. The best part is you don't need to wait on Washington. Local decisions, town halls, utility co - ops, all of it adds up. If you want a way to help without changing your whole life, show up to one local meeting this year and ask what your community's energy plan looks like.

Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.

* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters.

This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

Because we are more than just a radio show. We are a community. A community of Celtic music and culture lovers. We support small and local artists. We spend money on things that truly matter. The personal and heart felt.

You can do that with each of the artists on today's show OR your favorite artists. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.

You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.

A huge thanks to everyone who made a pledge to make the Celtic PodFest happen. I'm happy to say we hit our goal. Most of the rewards won't be available until the festival launches on Sunday, February 28, 2027 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Ga.

If you're interested in some limited - edition swag, including CDs, album pins, and shirts, then make sure you visit the Kickstarter. You can still make some late pledges to the festival to make it a smashing success.

Head on over to our Kickstarter for the Celtic PodFest. You'll find a link in the shownotes.

Looking for a fresh way to support the music you love? Meet the Album Pin.

Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a specific album — and each one comes with a digital download. Wear your music. All of my latest pins are wood - burned and locally produced, which means a smaller footprint and a one - of - a - kind feel you won't find anywhere else.

Pick yours up at magerecords.com

Every episode like this one takes extra time… going back and forth booking the interview, editing the audio which is longer than usual, getting the show notes formatted and out the door. Patrons cover the graphic designer, the audio engineer, and a fair bit of my own time keeping this show going. Thank you for that.

This week especially, I want to thank the Patrons who make it possible to sit down with artists like House of Hamill and actually have room to ask fun questions about the music.

Patron perks include early access to episodes, and yes, an extended interview just for patrons. Head over to Patreon to see what's waiting there.

Raise a glass to our Celtic Legends who pledge $30 or more month: Fuzzy, Dave and Rosie Donnelly, Rick Boyce, Bruce, Daniel Ide, Brian McReynolds, Marti Meyers, Alan Schindler, Margreta Silverstone, Dan mcDade, Jeff Adelsberger, Gerald F Boyle, Miranda Nelson, Round Rock Image Creators, Lynda MacNeil, Kelly Garrod, Mike Schock, Shawn Cali

HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

1. Go to our Patreon page.
2. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $30.
3. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.

You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.

Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.

In 2027, we're hiking the Isle of Skye. Two slots just opened up. If you'd like to join us, head on over to http://celticinvasion.com/. It is first come, first served.

And I can tell you we will be staying in Portree on the Isle of Skye and we'll be hiking the Fairy Pools. Come join us!

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Send me a photo. If you're in a Celtic band, send me an audio recording of you performing live. Just audio. I'll use it in a podcast episode later this year.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

Pipes, fiddles, and a touch of rebellion collide as Aaron Dolan's uilleann pipes open the show, leading into Scottish fire from Blazin' Fiddles and the timeless ache of Niamh Parsons' balladry. It's the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #776. - - Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!

Aaron Dolan, Blazin' Fiddles, Niamh Parsons, Flynn Cohen, The Sternwheelers, McFloosey, Téada with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Clay Babies, Adagio Trio, Moor of Dundee, The Crazy Rogues, Celtic Cross, First Highland Watch, Gaelic Mishap, Dallahan

The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online.

Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free.

This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

0:02 - Intro: Gaelic Mishap

0:09 - Aaron Dolan – "Farewell to Tir na nÓg" from Farewell to Tir Na nÓg

1:38 - WELCOME

3:32 - Blazin' Fiddles – "Sids" from Incendo

8:12 - Niamh Parsons – "Done with Bonaparte" from Heart's Desire

11:28 - Flynn Cohen – "Farrell O'Gara / Good Morning To Your Nightcap" from Dead String Rhythm

14:43 - The Sternwheelers – "Madam I'm A Darling"

20:00 - FEEDBACK

25:30 - McFloosey – "Sally Brown" from Balscadden Bay

28:11 - Téada with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra conducted by Karen Ní Bhroin – "Planxty Crilly | Micho Russell's | Patsy Geary's" (planxty/polka/slide) from Orchestrating 25

Pronunciation guide: Téada is "TAY - da." Hear it here.

33:17 - Clay Babies – "Irish Border Collie" from In Other Words

35:47 - Adagio Trio – "Kelvin Grove" from Celtic Heart

37:46 - Moor of Dundee – "Loch Lomond" (feat. Dr. Mike Bogle) from Celtic Jazz from the Moor of Dundee Featuring Dr. Mike Bogle - EP

42:43 - THANKS

44:14 - The Crazy Rogues – "Empire of Sand" from Advanced Roguery

47:16 - Celtic Cross – "Right Now"

49:42 - First Highland Watch – "Godzilla" from Drunken Piper

53:42 - Gaelic Mishap – "Crew of the Damned and Dead" from From the Edge

58:05 - CLOSING

59:03 - Dallahan – "Beaton's" from Speak of the Devil

1:03:32 - CREDITS

Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com

Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California.

Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward.

Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com

Support for this program comes from John Sharkey White, II.

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

Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage.

Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.

Clean energy keeps getting cheaper, and that shift is showing up close to home, not just in headlines. Solar and wind installations are creating local jobs, and towns that invest early tend to see lower long - term energy costs for residents. The best part is you don't need to wait on Washington. Local decisions, town halls, utility co - ops, all of it adds up. If you want a way to help without changing your whole life, show up to one local meeting this year and ask what your community's energy plan looks like.

Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.

* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters.

This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

Because we are more than just a radio show. We are a community. A community of Celtic music and culture lovers. We support small and local artists. We spend money on things that truly matter. The personal and heart felt.

You can do that with each of the artists on today's show OR your favorite artists. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.

You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.

The Kickstarter for the 2027 Celtic PodFest and Arts Market is now live. I need your help funding this festival. Your generosity will ensure not only that the festival happens, but that each of the artists at the festival get paid.

The event is currently scheduled for the last Sunday of February 2027, but it greatly depends on whether we can raise the money to fund it. And if you do decide to fund the festival, there are a bunch of great rewards including a flashback to one of my favorite shirt designs.

Head on over to our Kickstarter for the Second Celtic PodFest. You'll find a link in the shownotes.

Looking for a fresh way to support the music you love? Meet the Album Pin.

Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a specific album — and each one comes with a digital download. Wear your music. All of my latest pins are wood - burned and locally produced, which means a smaller footprint and a one - of - a - kind feel you won't find anywhere else.

Pick yours up at magerecords.com

Every episode takes more than good tunes. It takes an audio engineer smoothing out the rough edges, a graphic designer making the show look as good as it sounds, and enough server space to keep 700 - plus episodes online and playable. That's what your support covers.

Thank you to every patron who makes this possible. Beyond keeping the show running, patrons get early access to new episodes, a private community of fellow Celtic music lovers, and first dibs on Celtic Invasion Vacations announcements. It's a genuinely good crew to be part of.

Raise a glass to our latest patrons of the podcast: Mark Huffman, Jammon, Maureen P Devine

HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

1. Go to our Patreon page.
2. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $30.
3. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.

You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.

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.

I am now accepting applications for people to join the Celtic Invasion of Isle of Skye hiking trip in 2027 at http://celticinvasion.com/

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Send me a photo. If you're in a Celtic band, send me an audio recording of you performing live. Just audio. I'll use it in a podcast episode later this year.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

Sarah Shorter emailed: "Hi Mark

I use podcast addict. A couple of weeks ago episodes 678ish to current dropped off the feed. I'm still getting new ones and I'm downloading the protest songs now. But I thought it might need bringing to your attention."

Patrick Rieger sent St Patrick's Day Feedback from 2026: "Hi Marc,

My family and I marched in Pittsburgh's Saint Patrick's Day Parade again but this time for one of our other activities, representing the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh. We were joined by three other members of the club. As far as I know, this is the first time in its 97 year history the club was represented in the parade, which itself started in 1869. The parade celebrates Saint Patrick and the Irish, but also Pittsburgh and its people, and the club is part of that.

The parade started at 10AM but since we were near the back, we didn't start moving until 11:30, so we had time to talk with other participants.. I love the variety of groups in the parade, One of our members brought a small telescope with a Sun filter so we could safely show people the Sun while we waited. The Saturday Light Brigade radio program likes to hear from people at the parade so I gave them a call.

Here are some photos. Yes, that is someone dressed as a pierogi on a scooter, pierogies are big in Pittsburgh. My wife and I carried the banner. It was a joy to be in the parade again, and I hope the club is willing for us to do it again next year.

We didn't go to any celebrations, they would be too crowded and too crazy. We went to one of our observatories where people brought games and snacked on pizza instead. I'll get back to the pub after the holiday."

John L Pearson emailed about the Celtic Protest Songs episode: "Marc, I've been listening forever and have written you a couple other times over the years. I had to write and thank you for this great and necessary episode. Not only a necessary idea and thing to do in our current moment, but beautifully done. Great selection of songs, and I love the history and commentary you wove into the episode. I'm sure you'll get some feedback complaining that you shouldn't get political, but right now it is necessary. And really, it's hardly even political; it's just talking about the reality of the moment. Thanks as always for your great work and especially this inspirational episode. I do a little daily substack trying to stay engaged with all that is going on without letting it overwhelm me. I wrote tomorrow's post while listening to this episode! Slainte"

We're talking about the Kickstarter for the 2027 Celtic PodFest and sharing some music. -- Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!

Marc Gunn, Olivia Bradley, May Will Bloom, House of Hamill, Kinnfolk, The Muckers

SUPPORT CELTIC PODFEST AND NERDY ARTS MARKET

A huge thanks to everyone who made a pledge to make the Celtic PodFest happen. We close to hitting our goal. Most of the rewards won't be available until the festival launches on Sunday, February 28, 2027 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Ga.

If you're interested in some limited-edition swag, including CDs, album pins, and shirts, then make sure you visit the Kickstarter. You can still make some late pledges to the festival to make it a smashing success.

Head on over to our Kickstarter for the Celtic PodFest. You'll find a link in the shownotes.

GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX

The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online.

Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free.

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

Olivia Bradley – "County Down (feat. Dave Curley)" from Misty Morning Shore

May Will Bloom – "I'll Tell Me Ma" from I'll Tell My Ma

House of Hamill – "William Taylor" from Folk Hero

Kinnfolk – "The Water's Rising" from Star Above The Mountain

The Muckers – "Paddy on the Railway" from The Muckers

CLOSING

Marc Gunn – "Wild Colonial Boy" from St Patrick's Day

Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California.

Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward.

Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com

Support for this program comes from John Sharkey White, II.

Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com

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

Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage.

Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.

Clean energy keeps getting cheaper, and that shift is showing up close to home, not just in headlines. Solar and wind installations are creating local jobs, and towns that invest early tend to see lower long-term energy costs for residents. The best part is you don't need to wait on Washington. Local decisions, town halls, utility co-ops, all of it adds up. If you want a way to help without changing your whole life, show up to one local meeting this year and ask what your community's energy plan looks like.

Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST

* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters.

This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

Because we are more than just a radio show. We are a community. A community of Celtic music and culture lovers. We support small and local artists. We spend money on things that truly matter. The personal and heart felt.

You can do that with each of the artists on today's show OR your favorite artists. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.

You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.

CELTIC PODFEST AND NERDY ARTS MARKET

A huge thanks to everyone who made a pledge to make the Celtic PodFest happen. I'm happy to say we hit our goal. Most of the rewards won't be available until the festival launches on Sunday, February 28, 2027 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Ga.

If you're interested in some limited-edition swag, including CDs, album pins, and shirts, then make sure you visit the Kickstarter. You can still make some late pledges to the festival to make it a smashing success.

Head on over to our Kickstarter for the Celtic PodFest. You'll find a link in the shownotes.

ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC

Looking for a fresh way to support the music you love? Meet the Album Pin.

Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a specific album — and each one comes with a digital download. Wear your music. All of my latest pins are wood-burned and locally produced, which means a smaller footprint and a one-of-a-kind feel you won't find anywhere else.

Pick yours up at magerecords.com

THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!

Every episode like this one takes extra time… going back and forth booking the interview, editing the audio which is longer than usual, getting the show notes formatted and out the door. Patrons cover the graphic designer, the audio engineer, and a fair bit of my own time keeping this show going. Thank you for that.

This week especially, I want to thank the Patrons who make it possible to sit down with artists like House of Hamill and actually have room to ask fun questions about the music.

Patron perks include early access to episodes, and yes, an extended interview just for patrons. Head over to Patreon to see what's waiting there.

Raise a glass to our Celtic Legends who pledge $30 or more month: Fuzzy, Dave and Rosie Donnelly, Rick Boyce, Bruce, Daniel Ide, Brian McReynolds, Marti Meyers, Alan Schindler, Margreta Silverstone, Dan mcDade, Jeff Adelsberger, Gerald F Boyle, Miranda Nelson, Round Rock Image Creators, Lynda MacNeil, Kelly Garrod, Mike Schock, Shawn Cali

HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

1. Go to our Patreon page.

2. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $30.

3. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.

You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.

TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS

Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.

In 2027, we're hiking the Isle of Skye. Two slots just opened up. If you'd like to join us, head on over to http://celticinvasion.com/. It is first come, first served.

And I can tell you we will be staying in Portree on the Isle of Skye and we'll be hiking the Fairy Pools. Come join us!

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Send me a photo. If you're in a Celtic band, send me an audio recording of you performing live. Just audio. I'll use it in a podcast episode later this year.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

TEUD: The Hebridean Fiddle Project, Juha Rossi, McFloosey, Jared Bogle, Jesse Ferguson, Celtic Underground, Caitlin Finley & Will Woodson, MacCumhaill and the Gang, Blackwillow Starling, Christine Collister, Bang on the Ear, Blaggards, Boiled In Lead, The Elders, Bill Mullen

The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online.

Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free.

This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

0:02 - Intro: Cragganmore Distillery

0:10 - TEUD: The Hebridean Fiddle Project "Gaelic Waltzes" from TEUD

3:39 - WELCOME

5:30 - Dan Possumato "The Eavesdropper / The Diplodocus (feat. Kevin Burke & Kathy Fallon)" from An Teachín Gorm

An Teachín Gorm is Irish for "The Blue Cottage," said roughly "on CHAH - keen GUR - um."

8:31 - McFloosey "Shenandoah" from Fiacre's Fell

10:54 - Jared Bogle "Mr Standfast / The Trip to Durrow (Reels)" from The Old Road Home

14:25 - Jesse Ferguson "Who Would Not Fight for Charlie?" from Carried Forward

16:20 - FEEDBACK

19:46 - Celtic Underground "Come Back Paddy Reilly" from You Can Always Go Home

24:31 - Caitlin Finley & Will Woodson "The Westport / The Manchester" from Once Through the Hall

27:44 - MacCumhaill and the Gang "Willow Maid" from 2

MacCumhaill is pronounced "mac - COOL," as in Fionn mac Cumhaill (Finn McCool).

33:15 - Blackwillow Starling "Fire Within" from Thornaeppel

36:59 - Christine Collister "The Mask" from I Am of Ireland / Yeats in Song

39:27 - THANKS

41:16 - Bang on the Ear "Heave Away" from Highland Road

44:18 - Boiled In Lead "Fast Reels" from King of the Dogwoods

47:51 - The Elders "Shores of Farewell" from The Spirits and The Sea

52:14 - CLOSING

52:55 - Bill Mullen "Rising O' the Moon" from The Beginning

55:39 - CREDITS

Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com

Support for this program comes from John Sharkey White, II.

Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com

Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California.

Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward.

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

Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage.

Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.

Here's something worth celebrating. In most of the world, clean energy is now the cheapest electricity ever produced. Solar and wind cost less to build and run than anything that came before, and those prices keep dropping. That means lower bills, cleaner air, and good jobs, often right in your own community. The future we've been hoping for is already showing up on the grid.

And here's the best part. You have a real say in how fast it arrives. So much of this is decided close to home, by city councils, county boards, utility commissions, and state representatives. These are the people who choose what gets built and how quickly your neighborhood feels the benefits. When you show up, they listen.

So vote in every election, especially the local ones. Get to know where the folks on your ballot stand on clean energy, and cheer on the ones moving things forward. Talk to your neighbors. Show up to a meeting. Every voice adds momentum, and momentum is exactly what turns a bright possibility into the world we live in.

The music will always be here. Let's build a future worth playing it in.

Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.

* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters.

This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

Because we are more than just a radio show. We are a community. A community of Celtic music and culture lovers. We support small and local artists. We spend money on things that truly matter. The personal and heart felt.

You can do that with each of the artists on today's show OR your favorite artists. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.

You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.

The Kickstarter for the 2027 Celtic PodFest and Arts Market is now live. I need your help funding this festival. Your generosity will ensure not only that the festival happens, but that each of the artists at the festival get paid.

The event is currently scheduled for the last Sunday of February 2027, but it greatly depends on whether we can raise the money to fund it. And if you do decide to fund the festival, there are a bunch of great rewards including a flashback to one of my favorite shirt designs.

Head on over to our Kickstarter for the Second Celtic PodFest. You'll find a link in the shownotes.

Looking for a fresh way to support the music you love? Meet the Album Pin.

Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a specific album — and each one comes with a digital download. Wear your music. All of my latest pins are wood - burned and locally produced, which means a smaller footprint and a one - of - a - kind feel you won't find anywhere else.

Pick yours up at magerecords.com

Here's a HUGE thank you to all of the generous patrons of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Your support each month is what keeps this show alive. It pays our audio engineer so that every episode sounds its very best. It puts money straight into the hands of the independent artists featured on the show, because we buy their music. And it covers the server costs that carry these songs to listeners all around the world.

Becoming a patron is easy, and it comes with some wonderful rewards. You get a personal podcast feed to take the music with you. You get to vote in the Celtic Top 20 every week. And you join a whole community of Celtic music lovers who make all of this possible.

A big thanks to our newest Patron of the Podcast: Jeannie Flannery

HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

1. Go to our Patreon page.
2. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $30.
3. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.

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Patrick Rieger emailed: "A New Band! Devil Take the Women Hi Marc,

Some exciting news here in Pittsburgh for people who like Irish music. An Irish band formed just a few years ago, Devil Take the Women, the name taken from "Whiskey in the Jar". The band is made up of Lauren on acoustic guitar and main vocals, Megan on fiddle and vocals, and Chris on the drums. The Irish bands and musicians I have seen and heard about in Pittsburgh have been around for many years. So to have a new band is pretty cool. My family and I, plus our friend Abby, saw Devil Take the Women for the first time on July 18 at Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle Irish Pub, and it was a great show. They have lots of energy, and a great stage personality. They throw in a few non - Irish songs from time to time, but most of the time it's Irish, which is good for us who have not been happy with the decline in the amount of Irish music played in the pubs for a number of years. We will be seeing them again, and hopefully get some more friends to join us."

Martha Clancy emailed: "Hi Marc, I am a Celtic harpist Interested in your e - book about how to promote music in the digital age. You have actually featured me in the past.

I used to be able to make money with my CDs on Qvc network and other outlets but now find it very difficult. I have composed many songs in the traditional manner which I would like to promote and find a way to make an income stream with the music I've already produced. I have four CDs I have collaborated on several others. Someone has put much of my music on iTunes which you can search Martha Clancy and iTunes for but I don't get any income from that.

My website is www.harpsounds.com