Check out some of these St Patrick's Day shows in 2025 on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #700. Subscribe now!

Kinnfolk, Golden Bough, Clover's Revenge, Celtic Wood and Wires, Madman's Window, Sheridan Rúitín, Celtic Conundrum, Tami Curtis, River Driver, Plunk Murray, O'Craven, Stout Pounders, The Muckers, Irishtown Road

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

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 of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks.

0:11 - Kinnfolk "The Triple Crown Set" from Star Above The Mountain

5:08 - WELCOME

7:41 - Golden Bough "The Homecoming/The Gael" from Westering Home

10:59 - Clover's Revenge "The Lakes of Pontchartrain" from Truants And Absolution

17:21 - Celtic Wood and Wires "Tripping Up The Stairs & Smash The Windows" from Into The Music

20:33 - Madman's Window "Farewell to Nova Scotia" from All Guns Blazing - Live!

23:58 - FEEDBACK

28:32 - Sheridan Rúitín "Finnegan's Wake" from Rebels in the Night

31:32 - Celtic Conundrum "Cu Sithe" from Lore

33:36 - Tami Curtis "Keep Our Fire Burning" from Cavort

37:41 - River Driver "John O'Reilly" from Flanagan's Shenanigans! Live at The Celt

42:07 - THANKS

45:25 - Plunk Murray "Rocky Road to Dublin" from Another Drink

48:49 - O'Craven "Pint Glass " from Whiskey, Wenches, and Scallywag

51:58 - Stout Pounders "Raggle Taggle Gypsy (Live)" from Liver Let Live

54:49 - The Muckers "Old Black Rum" from One More Stout

57:15 - CLOSING

58:12 - Irishtown Road "Rattlin' Bog” from On the One Road

1:03:57 - CREDITS

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

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

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

Finally, remember—our planet’s future is in our hands. The overwhelming evidence shows that human activity is driving climate change, from record - breaking heat waves to rising sea levels. But the good news? We have the power to fix it. Every choice we make—reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting clean energy—moves us toward a more stable climate.

If you're skeptical, ask yourself: What if you're wrong? What if taking action means cleaner air, a stronger economy, and a safer world—no matter what? Isn’t that worth considering?

Start a conversation today. The facts are out there, and the future is ours to shape.

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 host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music.

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

Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.

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

Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode.

If you are a Celtic musician and want your music featured on the show, please submit your band to be played on the podcast. You don’t have to send in music or an EPK, and You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It’s 100% free. Just email follow@bestcelticmusic

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Lads, lasses, and leprechauns of good taste—have I told you lately that you’re absolutely legendary? You are the heartbeat of this podcast, the reason I spend my days swimming in Celtic tunes instead of, I dunno, training for a competitive Guinness - drinking contest (which I’d obviously win). And it’s all thanks to you.

Your support isn’t just appreciated—it’s the very thing that keeps this show from running on sheer luck and leftover whiskey fumes. You fund our genius sound engineer (who makes me sound like I actually know what I’m doing), the wizardly graphic designer, the tirelessly dedicated Celtic Music Magazine editor, and the promotional magic that spreads this music farther than a wandering Irish storyteller. Your generosity buys the music you love and gives me the time to carefully craft each episode—rather than just chucking in a tin whistle solo and hoping for the best.

And as a patron, you’re not just supporting the show—you’re practically knighted by the Celtic music gods themselves. You get exclusive, ad - free, music - only episodes before anyone else (because you’re fancy like that). You help shape the Celtic Top 20 with your votes. You unlock free music downloads, sheet music, and your very own private feed to listen your way—whether through Patreon or your favorite podcast app.

All this for just $3 a month. That’s right—less than the cost of one fancy coffee (or roughly 0.003% the cost of a pint in Dublin on St. Patrick’s Day). And yet, that tiny sum keeps the music alive, keeps the community thriving, and keeps you at the very heart of it all.

So join us today! Let’s keep this music going forever—or at least until we all get distracted by a parade and a questionable amount of irish whiskey. 🍻🎶

Sign up now, and may the luck of the Irish (and the best Celtic tunes) always be with you! ☘️

A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Rick Boyce, Bruce, Daniel Ide, Brian McReynolds, Marti Meyers, Alan Schindler, Karen Harris, Margreta Silverstone, Emma Bartholomew, Dan mcDade, Gerald F Boyle, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Gary R Hook, Lynda MacNeil, John Sharkey White, II, Kelly Garrod, Mike Schock, Annie Lorkowski, Shawn Cali

HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

1. Go to our Patreon page.
2. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $3, $12, $25.
3. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.

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

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 2025, we’re going to the Celtic nation of Galicia in Spain. We’re gonna learn about the history and legends behind the Celts there and experience some amazing Galician Celtic music.

Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? I’d love to see a  picture of what you're doing while listening. Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? Send a picture.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

Andrew Pratt emailed: "I would say that Coast, the Scottish band, opened me up to the wealth of talent and variety of Scottish music. When I first heard them on your podcast, I was hooked. Now, I listen to music from Scotland almost as much as Irish music. Thank you for playing such a wide range of music and congratulations on your 700th episode!"

Richard Davis: "Hello, I'm the assistant general manager at the Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub in Milton, GA and I was wondering if you could give us a shoutout on your podcast about our upcoming St. Patrick's Day festivities. We're celebrating it from March 14 - 17th with live music from bands such as Keltic Kudzu and Process of Elimination. We'll have giveaways, raffles, a beer truck, and food both inside and outside the restaurant. Thanks,"

ST PATRICK’S DAY SHOWS IN 2025

Celtic Conundrum: Shamrockin’ Fest, Leesburg, FL

Clover’s Revenge: The Celtic Ray, Punta Gorda, FL

The Muckers: The Hangout in Gulf Shores, AL

Kinnfolk: The Star Theatre, Stuart, VA

Stout Pounders: APEX/Everett Kings Hall, Everett WA

Tami Curtis & Cavort & Stark Raving Plaid: Shawn O’Donnell’s Irish Pub, Spokane, WA

Plunk Murray and River Driver: Legacy Hall, Plano, Texas

Irish Tweeds: Buffalo Irish Center, Buffalo, NY

Irishtown Road: Bay City Restaurant banquet hall Hanover, PA

Celtic Wood & Wires: Bullfrog Brewery, Williamsport, PA

Golden Bough: Dublin Irish Festival, Dublin, CA

Sheridan Ruitin: Tin Cannon Brewing Co, Gainesville, VA

O’Craven: Toot’s Tavern, Crocket, GA

Maryanne Ford: 1836 Saloon Bar & Grill, East Stroudsburg, PA

Madman’s Window: Ganaraska Brewing Co, Port Hope, Ontario

Hooligan Jack: Burlington Co., NJ

Fawney Rig: Red Clay Music Foundry, Duluth, GA

Slugger’s Rule & Plunk Murray: Gillespie’s Tavern, Richardson TX

Belfast Gin: Fiddler’s Hearth, South Bend, IN

Cailini & Paul Byron: The Academy, Hapeville, GA

Thrifty Malone: Heaven Irish Bar, Ronda, Spain

Marc Gunn: The Wings Cafe, Marietta, GA

We talk to Kinnfolk about their new album Star Above the Mountain on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #699. Subscribe now!

Kinnfolk, The Byrne Brothers, Nathan Gourley, Joey Abarta, and Owen Marshall, Rover's Way, Ed Yother, Hounds of Finn, Charlie O'Brien, Misty Posey, Brendan Monaghan, Ockham's Razor, The Langer's Ball

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

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 of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks.

0:08 - The Byrne Brothers "Wendy's Waltz" from The Boys of Doorin

2:38 - WELCOME

3:54 - Nathan Gourley, Joey Abarta, and Owen Marshall "Callaghan's / The Boys of Ballycastle" from Copley Street 2

7:41 - Rover's Way "River Driver" from The Journey

13:11 - Ed Yother "Where I Told her Loved Her and Sprained Her Ankle / Coffee on the Bricks / The Persistence of Noel Reid" from First Figure

16:37 - Hounds of Finn "Golden Ticket" from Gravity Pulls

19:14 - FEEDBACK

25:57 - KINNFOLK INTERVIEW PART 1

30:58 - Kinnfolk "The Water's Rising / Gwendal" from Star Above The Mountain

36:39 - KINNFOLK INTERVIEW PART 2

42:31 - Kinnfolk "Roanoke Puirt à Beul" from Star Above The Mountain

45:36 - KINNFOLK INTERVIEW PART 3

58:51 - Kinnfolk "Ghost of Old Crozet" from Star Above The Mountain

1:02:06 - THANKS

1:03:50 - Charlie O'Brien "Bleak is the Pampa" from The Trackless Wild, Irish Song of the Pampa

1:07:06 - Misty Posey "Come Along to the Enchanted Forest" from Misty Posey

1:11:52 - Brendan Monaghan "No More Words" from Lovers Always Win

1:15:44 - Ockham's Razor "Madame I'm a Darling" from Garnet

1:20:58 - CLOSING

1:21:56 - The Langer's Ball "The Wild Rover" from Drinking Song Sing - A - Long

1:24:46 - CREDITS

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

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

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

Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about climate change. What are you doing to combat climate change? Start a discussion with someone today.

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 host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music.

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

Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.

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

Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode.

If you are a Celtic musician and want your music featured on the show, please submit your band to be played on the podcast. You don’t have to send in music or an EPK, and You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It’s 100% free. Just email follow@bestcelticmusic

I am in awe of your generosity. You are the heartbeat of this podcast—the reason I bring you fresh, captivating episodes every single week. And you make it all possible.

Your support isn’t just appreciated—it fuels everything. It covers our brilliant engineer, the talented graphic designer, the dedicated Celtic Music Magazine editor, and the promotion that helps this music reach more ears. Your kindness lets me buy the music you love, and it gives me the time to craft each episode just for you.

And as a patron, you don’t just support the show—you step into the heart of the music. You get exclusive, ad - free, music - only episodes before anyone else. You shape the Celtic Top 20 with your votes. You unlock free music downloads, sheet music, and your own private feed to listen your way—whether through Patreon or your favorite podcast app.

All of this, for as little as $3 a month. Three dollars. That’s less than a cup of coffee, yet it keeps the music alive. It keeps this community thriving. And it keeps you at the center of it all.

Join us today. Let’s make this music last forever.

A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Thomas Cochran, Akronczyk

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, $3, $12, $25.
3. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.

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

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 2025, we’re going to the Celtic nation of Galicia in Spain. We’re gonna learn about the history and legends behind the Celts there and experience some amazing Galician Celtic music.

Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? I’d love to see a  picture of what you're doing while listening. Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? Send a picture.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

Brad Welton of Sierra Vista, AZ emailed to ask about upcoming trips. initially. I told him about my Celtic Invasion of Galicia, but of course, that is moved back until 2026. We're going to Wexford, Ireland this summer. He followed up and wrote: "Ah Ha, thanks for the web address for the Celtic Invasions. I will check it out.

Thanks Marc!  I still have a number of iPod's that I keep working, My favorite is the Shuffle. I use it to play your podcasts whilst out bicycling. The tunes really pump me up; especially needed for longer distance, more strenuous rides.

Thank you for all of your hard work over the years. I have recently been listening to some of your early recordings and hear you rejoicing at reaching #60 or the like, and think, 'man, you wouldn't believe what you have accomplished by now'! You have been so prolific."

John Thompson emailed: "Hi Marc, Best of luck with your upcoming surgery. And thanks again for another wonderful year of music on the podcast. Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year (with a quick recovery)."

Elise of the band Charmas wrote: "Honestly, Marc, the times are changing. I'm watching it happen and not sure what to think going forward. The pandemic lockdown shattered peoples' long - standing traditions and now stepping right back into those shoes feels as unsatisfying as attending a previously - loved concert that now has only half attendance.

Charmas' clientele for performing at Irish parties aged out and they simply aren't having parties anymore. St. Pat's is a dying holiday. Bagpiping is still going strong but the Highland Games events haven't rebounded to their former size and it's hard to get new generations excited from scratch. Bands like Tempest are still playing for their longtime followers. Bands like Altan have provided so much great instrumental music that there's enough supply in the world to last forever, without more being produced.

If Celtic musicians want to get fed by playing music, they have to create something new and necessary for the next generations. I have no idea what that should be, but I think the best way to get peoples' attention is to create music that is truly innovative, relevant, and useful! It's a good challenge if we decide we are up for it :)"

Ramble with us through the valley on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #698. Subscribe now!

Maggie’s Wake, Lúnasa, Sassenach, Louise Bichan, Toby Bresnahan, Kinnfolk, Ironwood, Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps, Altan, Strings & Things, Firinn, Faoileán, Bonhomme Setter, Stout Pounders, Eimear Arkins

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

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 of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks.

0:07 - Maggie’s Wake "Harrison’s Way" from Maggie’s Wake

1:45 - WELCOME

3:58 - Lúnasa "Bal Loudieg" from Live in Kyoto

7:26 - Sassenach "My Lagan Love" from Passages

11:21 - Louise Bichan "CBC Winnipeg" from Out of My Own Light

17:37 - Toby Bresnahan "Lord Randall" from All In Good time

22:14 - FEEDBACK

26:43 - Kinnfolk "Song for the Valley" from Star Above The Mountain

28:29 - Ironwood "Trip to Goa" from Gretna Green

31:28 - Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps "The Ballad of Uncle Frank" from Down to the Roots

36:34 - Altan "An Gasúr Dána/An Ghirseach Dholba/Ríl na mBreac Beadaí (Reels)" from Donegal

40:35 - Strings & Things "Sweet Daisy" from The Unsolicited Dance

44:49 - THANKS

47:42 - Firinn "Al's Reel, The Poor Excuse" from The Long Lunch

51:31 - Faoileán "Here I Am Amongst Ye" from Far Hills

53:58 - Bonhomme Setter "Green Ramble" from Colors of Time

57:39 - Stout Pounders "Shipwrecked Souls (Live)" from Liver Let Live

1:00:19 - CLOSING

1:02:08 - Eimear Arkins "Tuttle's / Hanging On Halliday (Reels)" from Here & There

1:06:36 - CREDITS

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

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

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

Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about climate change. What are you doing to combat climate change? Start a discussion with someone today.

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 host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music.

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

Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.

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

Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode.

If you are a Celtic musician and want your music featured on the show, please submit your band to be played on the podcast. You don’t have to send in music or an EPK, and You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It’s 100% free. Just email follow@bestcelticmusic

I am in awe of your generosity. You are the heartbeat of this podcast—the reason I bring you fresh, captivating episodes every single week. And you make it all possible.

Your support isn’t just appreciated—it fuels everything. It covers our brilliant engineer, the talented graphic designer, the dedicated Celtic Music Magazine editor, and the promotion that helps this music reach more ears. Your kindness lets me buy the music you love, and it gives me the time to craft each episode just for you.

And as a patron, you don’t just support the show—you step into the heart of the music. You get exclusive, ad - free, music - only episodes before anyone else. You shape the Celtic Top 20 with your votes. You unlock free music downloads, sheet music, and your own private feed to listen your way—whether through Patreon or your favorite podcast app.

All of this, for as little as $3 a month. Three dollars. That’s less than a cup of coffee, yet it keeps the music alive. It keeps this community thriving. And it keeps you at the center of it all.

Join us today. Let’s make this music last forever.

A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Mohammad Ouranos, Shannon

1. Go to our Patreon page.
2. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $3, $12, $25.
3. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.

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

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 June 2025, we are going on a Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland as we explore Ireland’s southeast corner. We’ll visit a whiskey distillery. We’ll see castles and a windmill. We’ll see ocean life on a ferry, visit a heritage center and see the beauty of the Wicklow mountains. This is a trip you will remember.

Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? I’d love to see a  picture of what you're doing while listening. Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? Send a picture.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

David Kennis emailed a photo: "It was a pleasure to hear my first episode  tonight why walking our dogs Bella the Great Dane and Thorin the Great Pyrenees Mix. The episode was #684. The Friel Sisters were the focus. Here in Ames, Iowa it happens that we have a Friel Drive. It isn't as lovely as the Friel Sister's voices and the instrumentation which accompanies them.

You asked for a picture of what we are doing while listening. Mine is attached."

Mike Sigler emailed a couple photos: “Hi Mark, Mike Sigler here.  I’ve been listening to your podcast regularly for a while now and have been meaning to write for almost as long.

So what have I been up to: I’ve been running sound for a little Celtic music dinner concert series at The Old Brogue Falls Church Virginia, one of the several Irish pubs in the Washington DC area.  The series runs in the Fall and the Spring and consists of two dinner seatings and a wonderful performance of Celtic music.  I’ve been running sound for them for about two years (a new skill for me) and have been having a blast.

I’ve attached pictures of the groups from the last two concerts, one by Jug of Punch (Pat Egan (Guitar), Sharon Knowles (Harp), Tabby Finchan (Key Board), John Knowles (Fiddle)) and the other by Charlie Zahm and Tadd Marks.  We’ve got three more concerts coming up this fall and I’m very much looking forward to them.

Thanks for all you do – your show keeps reminding me to play and engage where I can (even if I seem to always find out about the local festivals only after they are over!). Best,"

Jeremiah Donier emailed an image: "Marc, I love your podcast and music. After visiting your merch website today and getting a free CD, I think you can use more designs.

Attached is something I created based on the "Some Like it Scot" photo by Rich Johnson, https://www.pinterest.com/pin/176766354114786077/. I reached out to the photographer for his permission to design this and was given the okay.

So, I wanted to create something fun and uplifting for the New Year with the saying "Up with Kilts! Down with Pants." I can add your logo too and whatever else you want to see (except for what's under the kilt of course  -  he he!). I can provide a vector file so it can be printed and scaled to whatever size is needed for the podcast's merchandise.

This is free because I don't have much money to contribute, you give so much joy to the podcast listeners, and it is my small way of saying thanks for being so wonderful. Let me know what you think. Sláinte!"

Ireland's struggle for freedom on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #697 . Subscribe now!

Sorcha, Mac and Cheese, Socks in the Frying Pan, David Mitchell, Kyle Carey, Celtic Conundrum, Katie Jane Band, Charlie O'Brien, Joseph Carmichael, Ryan Dunne, Juha  Rossi, Blackwillow Starling, Drumspyder, Hounds of Finn, Santiago Molina

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

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 of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks.

0:06 - Sorcha "LUX" from Storm the Gate / Lux

3:15 - WELCOME

4:43 - Mac and Cheese "Whiskey Before Breakfast" from Big Fun

7:25 - Socks in the Frying Pan "Ireland's Struggle" from Waiting for Inspiration

11:47 - David Mitchell "Ward’s Brae, Holmes’ Fancy" from Contours

14:53 - Kyle Carey "Nach Muladach, Muladach Duine Leis Fhèin" from The Last Bough

17:51 - FEEDBACK

21:46 - Marc Gunn “Lord of the Pounce” from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers

26:06 - Celtic Conundrum "Bean Nighe (Washer Woman)" from Lore

29:52 - Katie Jane Band "Highlands of Scotland / Jenny Dang the Weaver" from Wild One

33:09 - Charlie O'Brien "Donovan's Mount" from The Trackless Wild, Irish Song of the Pampa

36:05 - Joseph Carmichael "The Ghosts of Hilbert's Hotel" from Single

39:03 - Ryan Dunne "Marie's Wedding" from One Day By Your Side

44:31 - THANKS

47:50 - Juha Rossi "Mr O'Connor" from O'Carolan Tunes on Mandolin

50:24 - Blackwillow Starling "Matty Groves" from Blackwillow Starling

54:43 - Drumspyder "Strathspey Drummers" from Oak and Ash

58:48 - Hounds of Finn "Gravity Pulls" from Gravity Pulls

1:02:11 - CLOSING

1:03:25 - Santiago Molina "Pasodoble de Catoira" from single

1:05:59 - CREDITS

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

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

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

Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about climate change. What are you doing to combat climate change? Start a discussion with someone today.

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 host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music.

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

Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.

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

Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode.

If you are a Celtic musician and want your music featured on the show, please submit your band to be played on the podcast. You don’t have to send in music or an EPK, and You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It’s 100% free. Just email follow@bestcelticmusic

I am in awe of your generosity. You are the heartbeat of this podcast—the reason I bring you fresh, captivating episodes every single week. And you make it all possible.

Your support isn’t just appreciated—it fuels everything. It covers our brilliant engineer, the talented graphic designer, the dedicated Celtic Music Magazine editor, and the promotion that helps this music reach more ears. Your kindness lets me buy the music you love, and it gives me the time to craft each episode just for you.

And as a patron, you don’t just support the show—you step into the heart of the music. You get exclusive, ad - free, music - only episodes before anyone else. You shape the Celtic Top 20 with your votes. You unlock free music downloads, sheet music, and your own private feed to listen your way—whether through Patreon or your favorite podcast app.

All of this, for as little as $3 a month. Three dollars. That’s less than a cup of coffee, yet it keeps the music alive. It keeps this community thriving. And it keeps you at the center of it all.

Join us today. Let’s make this music last forever.

A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Richard, Kavan Kucko

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, $3, $12, $25.
3. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.

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

Imagine stepping into a land where time slows down, where the whispers of ancient legends dance on the breeze, and every corner holds a story waiting to be discovered. This is Wexford, Ireland, your gateway to an unforgettable Celtic adventure in 2025.

With Celtic Invasion Vacations, you won’t rush from site to site like a typical tourist. Instead, you’ll immerse yourself in the soul of Ireland, experiencing its music, history, and breathtaking landscapes like a true traveler.

Why Wexford? Because it’s where the past and present blend in a symphony of hauntingly beautiful coastlines, medieval castles, and hidden gems untouched by time. It’s where you’ll hear the melodies of Celtic legends come to life, taste the rich flavors of Irish culture, and feel the magic of a land that has enchanted hearts for centuries.

Join a select group of like - minded explorers as we venture deep into Wexford’s folklore, traditions, and music. Can’t travel with us? You can still follow the journey through exclusive podcasts and videos, letting your senses drink in the magic from wherever you are.

But don’t wait. Spots are limited, and Wexford is calling. Will you answer?

Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? I’d love to see a  picture of what you're doing while listening. Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? Send a picture.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

Davida emailed about Patreon: "Hi Marc, I have been a listener of your show for several years and really love it! You do such a fantastic job of bringing us varied and beautiful music, I can’t thank you enough. I listen to it while I’m knitting old and new Scottish patterns. I don’t think that I have any Irish or Celtic ancestry, but I’ve felt the music since I was a little girl. I have been supporting you on Patreon, but I just received a notice that they are changing the monthly donation to only one dollar. I remember hearing you say that donations could be made a different way and it would be more beneficial for you, so can you let me know how that would be? It doesn’t make sense to me to give you less money! Thank you so much and again please know that you do a fantastic job."

Sean Malloy of Band o'Brothers emailed photos from the studio: "Merry Christmas Marc!  And thanks so much for including "Christmas Time Again" in Episode #690, "Light a Candle in the Window." We're honored to have our music played alongside all the wonderful musicians on your podcast.

When I saw the title of this week's podcast I thought perhaps you had included our song "On Christmas Day," which begins with the line "We light a candle in the window for weary travelers to find their way."  But I was pleasantly surprised to hear that you also have a tune featuring the Irish Christmas image of a candle in the window.  I find it to be such a lovely symbol of hope, hospitality, and mindfulness of people who are not with us but hold important places in our hearts.

We've been spending some time at Bonehead Studio in our hometown of Cheshire, CT lately (pictures attached) and we hope to have our new album ready by February  -  so new music in time for St. Patrick's Day.  You'll be among the first to know when we release it.

Thanks again and Merry Christmas,"

David Tustin had a song request: "Marc, You asked an interesting question. Don was a God loving person, loved his family and encouraged cat and dog rescues. He also enjoyed Scotch Whisky! The best song could be one of your cat drinking songs or maybe you know of something better for your podcast.

Taing mhòr!

Interview with Jesse Ferguson about traditional Irish songs on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #696. Subscribe now!

Jesse Ferguson, Juha  Rossi, The Byrne Brothers, Spoil the Dance, Telenn Tri, Fig for a Kiss, Mànran, Jigjam, Ironwood, Reilly, Misty Posey

The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. 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 of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

You can follow our playlist on Spotify and YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks.

0:02 - Intro: Jesse Ferguson

0:11 - Juha  Rossi "Spotted Dog / Kataroni" from Irish Tunes on Mandolin

2:44 - WELCOME

5:33 - The Byrne Brothers "Trilogy" from The Boys of Doorin

10:25 - Spoil the Dance "The Maid on the Shore" from The Maid on the Shore  -  Single

14:52 - Telenn Tri "Mountain Road set" from The Cat's Meow

20:18 - Fig for a Kiss "Kildalton Bridge" from Wherever You Go

25:44 - FEEDBACK

29:47 - INTERVIEW WITH JESSE FERGUSON

30:38 - INTRO / THE MINSTREL BOY

34:07 - Jesse Ferguson “The Minstrel Boy” from TEN

36:23 - NEW ALBUM / DANNY BOY

40:05 - Jesse Ferguson “Danny Boy” from TEN

42:58 - YOUTUBE / FAIR AND TENDER LADIES

48:22 - Jesse Ferguson “Fair and Tender Ladies” from TEN

51:44 - THANKS

54:35 - The Stubby Shillelaghs “The Vodka Song” from Whiskey Business

56:48 - Mànran "San Cristóbal" from Ùrar

1:00:24 - Jigjam "Water's Hill" from Across The Pond

1:04:10 - Ironwood "Trip to Goa" from Gretna Green

1:07:09 - Reilly "Whiskey Grease" from Durty Pool

1:09:51 - CLOSING

1:11:06 - Misty Posey "Auld Lang Syne" from Celtic Voice of the Ancients

1:15:43 - CREDITS

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

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

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

Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about climate change. What are you doing to combat climate change?  Let me know what you’re doing.      Start a discussion with someone today.

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 host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music.

It is here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.

Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.

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

Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and get a free music - only episode.

If you are a Celtic musician and want your music featured on the show, I would love to play your music. Please submit your band to be played on the podcast. You don’t have to send in music or an EPK. You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music and learn how to follow the podcast. It’s 100% free. Just email follow@bestcelticmusic

I am blown away by your generosity. You are why I keep sharing new episodes four times per month. You’re also how I am able to do that.

Your kindness pays for our engineer, graphic designer, Celtic Music Magazine editor, and promotion of the podcast. Your kindness allows me to buy the music I play here. It also pays for my time creating the show each and every week.

As a patron, you get ad - free and music - only episodes before regular listeners. You get to vote in the Celtic Top 20. You get free music downloads and sheet music. And you get a private feed to listen to the show or you can listen through the Patreon app.  All that for as little as $3 per month.

A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Rick Boyce, Bruce, Daniel Ide, Brian McReynolds, Marti Meyers, Alan Schindler, Karen Harris, Margreta Silverstone, Emma Bartholomew, Dan mcDade, Gerald F Boyle, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Gary R Hook, Lynda MacNeil, John Sharkey White, II, Kelly Garrod, Mike Schock, Annie Lorkowski, Shawn Cali

HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

1. Go to our Patreon page.
2. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $3, $12, $25.
3. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.

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

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 2025, we’re going to the Celtic nation of Galicia in Spain. We’re gonna learn about the history and legends behind the Celts there and experience some amazing Galician Celtic music.

Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? I’d love to see a  picture of what you're doing while listening. Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? Send a picture.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

Peter Wood emailed about Stubby Shillelaghs: "Hi Mark,

I wrote a few years ago about playing the show with my wife in the car on dates and on our wedding day, and now we are expecting our first child. We don't listen to the show together much anymore, but when we go to the Renaissance Faire we played it (just missed you again!) and I put it on when we went for a swim on a summer evening when she wanted music without getting interrupted by YouTube Music ads. Since this year's Renaissance festival she's asked a few times for Tartanic when she's been in the mood for "my" music.

Recently I was listening to a different podcast that plays novelty songs around a theme (Bitslap with KBC if you're curious), and the theme of the week was Drinking, so of course some Celtic - sounding music came up, and for part of a set I thought I was listening to your show!

Of the two songs in particular that got me confused, the first was the Vodka Song by Stubby Shillelaghs (https://youtu.be/h9YRbJSbPw0) which I'm unsure if it or the band have ever been played on your show.

It was followed by Sober on St. Patrick's Day, and at first I thought I might have heard it on your show, but then when it got going I realized it wouldn't have fit in on your family friendly show. Turns out it's by Psychostick. I know you've got ties to the FuMP collective so you're probably already aware of it.

The Vodka Song at least would be a fun one to play if you've got the permission."

Patrick Rieger emailed photos from Ohio Renaissance Festival: "Hi Marc,

My family and I, along with our friend Chenna from Nashville, spent Labor Day Weekend at the Ohio Renaissance Festival, three days of faire. Ohio is a big faire with plenty of celtic musicians, but even with three days we didn't see them all.

We did see Captain John Stout (aka Richard Brentar), Donal Hinely, The Harper and the Minstrel, The Toasted Clover, The Jackdaws, Bettina Baudville, Seán Nós, and The Lady Victoria.

I had never heard of a nose harmonica until I met Bettina Baudville; that is what she is playing in the photo.

Also I never heard celtic music played on a ukulele until I met The Toasted Clover.

Donal Hinely was featured on the Renaissance Festival Podcast years ago when you were still a host, but until this year I had not seen or heard him in person."

Despite three long days of working the faire, Victoria was able to join us for a quick dinner one night.

And before the weekend was done, the four of us already planned to go back next year."

Want a 3-hour St Patrick’s Day episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #695 BONUS? Support our Kickstarter with this Celtic mini-episode Subscribe now!

Corey Purcell, Banshee in the Kitchen, Mary Beth Carty, Socks in the Frying Pan, The Celtic Kitchen PartyThe High Kings

GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX

The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free.

VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025

This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

You can follow our playlist on Spotify to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2-3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

Corey Purcell "The Banks of Sweet Dundee" from Undaunted

Banshee in the Kitchen "Happy Jigs" from Live at the Painted SKy

Mary Beth Carty "Mo Mhàthair" from Crossing the Causeway

Socks in the Frying Pan "No Relation" from Without a Paddle

The Celtic Kitchen Party "Just for Tonight" from Last Call

The High Kings "Chasing Rainbows" from The Road Not Taken

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

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

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

Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about climate change. What are you doing to combat climate change?  Let me know what you’re doing.      Start a discussion with someone today. 

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 host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. 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. 

How would you like a 3-hour St Patrick’s Day episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast?

That’s what I’m talking about in this mini-episode. You see, we hit our Kickstarter goal fairly quickly. But now you have a chance to make a 3-hour St Patrick’s Day episode appear in all of our feeds? Make any pledge to support our campaign. If we hit $7,000, then I will produce an extra-long episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. 

Depending on how much you pledge, you can get a digital download of some of the best Irish and Celtic songs and tunes of 2024, a CD, an album pin or even an Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirt. 

Make a pledge today!

THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!

I am blown away by your generosity. You are why I keep sharing new episodes four times per month. You’re also how I am able to do that. 

Your kindness pays for our engineer, graphic designer, Celtic Music Magazine editor, and promotion of the podcast. Your kindness allows me to buy the music I play here. It also pays for my time creating the show each and every week. 

As a patron, you get ad-free and music-only episodes before regular listeners. You get to vote in the Celtic Top 20. You get free music downloads and sheet music. And you get a private feed to listen to the show or you can listen through the Patreon app.  All that for as little as $3 per episode. 

HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

• Go to our Patreon page.

• Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $3, $12, $25. 

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

You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at 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 2025, we’re going to the Celtic nation of Galicia in Spain. We’re gonna learn about the history and legends behind the Celts there and experience some amazing Galician Celtic music.

Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast

Celtic music and culture will live on and on with a new Kickstarter. It’s Celtic Forever on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #695 . Subscribe now!

Sorcha, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Fialla, Arise & Go, Marc Gunn, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, The Byrne Brothers, Cherish The Ladies, Poitín, Ian Fontova, The Gothard Sisters, Dancing With Hobbits,, Mànran, Screaming Orphans

The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. 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 of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

You can follow our playlist on Spotify to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks.

0:06 - Sorcha "Stomp the Floor / Slide from Grace / The Mouse in the Kitchen" from Stomp the Floor

4:07 - WELCOME

7:24 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Limerick Liftoff/Little - Leaf Linden (slip jigs)" from Whirring Wings

10:15 - Fialla "Little Drummer" from Home & Away

14:00 - Arise & Go "The Dirty Bee: La Grondeuse / Mutt's Favourite / Break Yer Bass Drone /

The Dirty Bee" from Meeting Place

19:11 - Marc Gunn "Selkie’s Life" from Come Adventure With Me

22:48 - FEEDBACK

25:57 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "John Lover" from Twelve Months & A Day

30:24 - The Byrne Brothers "Trip to Herve's" from single

32:42 - Cherish The Ladies "Broken Wings" from One And All, The Best of Cherish the Ladies

37:56 - Poitín "The Maid Of Amsterdam" from One For The Road

40:50 - THANKS

44:34 - Ian Fontova "The Giants Path" from Tales of Olden, Vol. 2

46:55 - The Gothard Sisters "Wise One" from Dragonfly

51:08 - Marc Gunn and Dancing With Hobbits "Prancing Pony" from Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits

53:40 - Mànran "Foghar" from Ùrar

58:04 - CLOSING

1:01:00 - Screaming Orphans "This Is the Life" from Paper Daisies

1:03:36 - CREDITS

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

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

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

Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about climate change. What are you doing to combat climate change?  Let me know what you’re doing.      Start a discussion with someone today.

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 host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music.

It is here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.

Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.

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

Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and get a free music - only episode.

It’s the same email address if you're a musician who wants their music played on the show. Just email. Just email follow@bestcelticmusic

If you are a Celtic musician and want your music featured on the show, I would love to play your music. Please submit your band to be played on the podcast. You don’t have to send in music or an EPK. You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music and learn how to follow the podcast. It’s 100% free.

It was a bit of a challenge, but I launched the 2024 Kickstarter for the podcast. It was a challenge because I’m just over two weeks out from having hip replacement surgery. It’s incredible that they can do this major surgery and just two weeks later I am walking. I mean, I am still working hard every day to strengthen my leg, but just wow.

Nevertheless, I only had two episodes in the can. And I’m struggling to stay on top of the podcast, let alone launch a Kickstarter. But the Kickstarter is designed to promote the podcast, so it makes sense to launch it as soon as possible.

Anyway, if you love the podcast, hearing all of this great music each and every week, even when I’m kinda down for the count. If you want to preserve your love of the best Celtic songs and tunes of 2024. If you want to celebrate Celtic culture through music, please consider supporting the Kickstarter for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

You are why I keep sharing new episodes four times per month. Your kindness pays for our engineer, graphic designer, Celtic Music Magazine editor, and promotion of the podcast. Your kindness allows me to buy the music I play here. It also pays for my time creating the show each and every week.

As a patron, you get ad - free and music - only episodes before regular listeners. You get to vote in the Celtic Top 20. You get free music downloads and sheet music. And you get a private feed to listen to the show or you can listen through the Patreon app.  All that for as little as $3 per month.

A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Rebecca Ashworth, Seamus, William Brian Sachs, Michael, Mike Degan, Oscar García Muñoz, Matt Bergen

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, $3, $12, $25.
3. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.

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

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 June 2025, we are going on a Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland as we explore Ireland’s southeast corner. We’ll visit a whiskey distillery. We’ll see castles and a windmill. We’ll see ocean life on a ferry, visit a heritage center and see the beauty of the Wicklow mountains. This is a trip you will remember.

Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? I’d love to see a  picture of what you're doing while listening. Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? Send a picture.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

Christopher Patrick emailed: “Hello, Marc! I was just listening to the most recent 'cast, and enjoyed it as always.

I was also happy to hear you mention my artwork for the upcoming kickstarter album pin. However, I need to say, my name is Toler. I know my email is MrChristopherPatrick, but my full name is Christopher Patrick Toler. Having a couple of cousins who are ALSO named Chris Toler, (and wanting the signature 'Chris P.' for a comic strip I also do, prompted the use of my middle name.

I now find myself attempting to start a brand, 'Tolergraphics,' and believe having my correct name mentioned along with talk of my designs would be helpful.

Thank you in advance for addressing this,

Christopher (Patrick) Toler

P.S. Still love listening to the podcast. I'm happy to be a small part of it!”

Cheryl Arvio emailed: "Dear Marc, Loved the interview with Shannon Heaton, especially hearing about her time in Chicago and playing in sessions.

My partner has known John Williams for years, and we are actually going to Brendan and Siobhan McKinney's restaurant tonight!  They host sessions there on Sundays.

Great coincidence to hear them mentioned on your show just as we were planning to go to their place for dinner and a James Joyce program! If we run into them, I'll mention having heard the shout out on Irish & Celtic Music Podcast! Best, Cheryl"

The flowers of winter bloom with the great music of Celtic women on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #694. Subscribe now!

Flook, Hanneke Cassel, Eimear Arkins, Erin Ruth, Tradify, Mary - Kate Spring Lee, Runa, Clay Babies, Charlene Adzima, Mary Frances Leahy, Sheridan Rúitín, Louise Bichan, Roehind, Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening

The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. 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 of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

You can follow our playlist on Spotify to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks.

0:07 - Flook "The Farther Shore / Winter Flower" from Sanju

Sarah Allen (Flutes, Whistles)

7:04 - WELCOME

8:43 - Hanneke Cassel "Jig for Christina" from Dot the Dragon's Eyes

Hanneke Cassel (fiddle)

11:45 - Eimear Arkins "Téir Abhaile Riú (Song)" from Here & There

Eimear Arkins (Vocals, Fiddle)

15:18 - Erin Ruth "Oro My Little Boat" from single

Erin Ruth (Vocals, Guitar, Piano)

17:47 - Tradify "El Garrotín & Muñeira De Casu" from Take Flight

Cedar Dobson (Vocals, Whistle)

20:56 - FEEDBACK

22:33 - Mary - Kate Spring Lee "Trip to Durrow/Boys of Ballisodare" from Tunes in the Morning

Mary - Kate Spring Lee (Vocals, harp)

26:21 - Runa "O Dheara, 'Sheanduine" from When The Light Gets In

Shannon Lambert - Ryan (Vocals, Bodhran)

Cheryl Prashker (percussion)

31:02 - Clay Babies "White Face / Squirrel Hunter" from Speechless Vol. 2: Junky Jam in the Jungle

Lillie (Vocals, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, tenor banjo, and bass)

34:52 - Charlene Adzima "Inion A'Bhaoghailligh" from The Initiation

Charlene Adzima (Vocals, fiddle)

Pronunciation: En - yen

38:45 - THANKS

41:04 - Mary Frances Leahy "Celticumbia" from First Light

Mary Frances Leahy (fiddle, piano, vocals)

44:59 - Sheridan Rúitín "Jack the Sailor" from Rebels in the Night

Shannon Cokeley (Vocals, guitar)

48:45 - Louise Bichan "Rhena's 80th" from The Lost Summer

Louise Bichan (fiddle)

50:55 - Roehind "Cumha Sheathain" from Buile

Alys Hoy (vocals, keyboards)

54:26 - CLOSING

55:51 - Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening "Just Stop & Eat The Roses" from Cloud Horizons

Kathryn Tickell (Northumbrian Small Pipes, Fiddle)

Amy Thatcher (accordion, synth, clogs, vocals)

Kate Young (vocals, fiddle, charango).

59:41 - CREDITS

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

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

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

Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about climate change. What are you doing to combat climate change? Start a discussion with someone today.

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 host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music.

It is here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.

Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.

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

Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and get a free music - only episode.

And if you are a Celtic musician and want your music featured on the show, you’ll also get directions on how to submit your band to be played on the podcast. You don’t have to send in music or an EPK. You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music and learn how to follow the podcast. It’s 100% free. Just email follow@bestcelticmusic

It is by your generosity that I share new episodes four times per month. Your kindness pays for our engineer, graphic designer, Celtic Music Magazine editor, and promotion of the podcast. Your kindness allows me to buy the music I play here. It also pays for my time creating the show each and every week.

As a patron, you get ad - free and music - only episodes before regular listeners. You get to vote in the Celtic Top 20. You get free music downloads and sheet music. And you get a private feed to listen to the show or you can listen through the Patreon app.  All that for as little as $3 per month.

A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: TolkienFan4Ever, Michael Cassidy, Cristen Y, Jon

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, $1, $12, $25.
3. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.

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

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 June 2025, we are going on a Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland as we explore Ireland’s southeast corner. We’ll visit a whiskey distillery. We’ll see castles and a windmill. We’ll see ocean life on a ferry, visit a heritage center and see the beauty of the Wicklow mountains. This is a trip you will remember.

Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? I’d love to see a  picture of what you're doing while listening. Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? Send a picture.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

Get Celtic with peacocks and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #693. Subscribe now!

Ed Harris, Goitse, Kinnfolk, Clanna Morna, Tarren, Cleveland Celtic Ensemble, High Octane, The Ciderhouse Rebellion with Molly Donnery, Dublin Gulch, Blackthorn, The Miles O'Brien band, Mark Shelton, The Drowsy Lads

The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. 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 of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

You can follow our playlist on Spotify to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks.

0:06 - W. Ed Harris "The Last Hairpin on Soller / The Mill House / Ashmolean House" from Cares of Tomorrow Can Wait

4:05 - WELCOME

6:09 - Goitse "The Peacocks" from Rosc

10:07 - Kinnfolk "The Water's Rising / Gwendal" from Star Above The Mountain

15:48 - Clanna Morna "Doherty's / Foxhunter's" from From The Lowlands To The High Seas

18:48 - Tarren "Jolly Bold Robber" from Outside Time

23:31 - FEEDBACK

27:17 - Cleveland Celtic Ensemble "Red Iron Ore" from Cleveland Celtic Ensemble

31:45 - High Octane "Chasing Purple" from High Octane

36:58 - The Ciderhouse Rebellion with Molly Donnery "The Cabin with the Roses 'Round The Door" from A Little Bit Slanted

44:11 - Dublin Gulch "Dispute at the Crossroads/Maids of Mount Cisco/The Scholar" from Tap 'Er Light

48:44 - THANKS

50:55 - Blackthorn "Mist On The Mountain" from Here's To You

54:32 - The Miles O'Brien band "The American Royal Road" from My Name Is Miles

56:16 - Mark Shelton "Breezewood" from Mark Shelton And Friends

58:24 - CLOSING

59:12 - The Drowsy Lads "The Congress (Reels)" from Wide Awake

1:04:36 - CREDITS

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

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

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

Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about climate change. What are you doing to combat climate change?  Let me know what you’re doing.      Start a discussion with someone today.

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 host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music.

It is here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.

Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.

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

Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and get a free music - only episode.

If you are a Celtic musician and want your music featured on the show, I would love to play your music. Please submit your band to be played on the podcast. You don’t have to send in music or an EPK. You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music and learn how to follow the podcast. It’s 100% free. Just email follow@bestcelticmusic

Support our new Celtic Forever Kickstarter.

I am blown away by your generosity. You are why I keep sharing new episodes four times per month. You’re also how I am able to do that.

Your kindness pays for our engineer, graphic designer, Celtic Music Magazine editor, and promotion of the podcast. Your kindness allows me to buy the music I play here. It also pays for my time creating the show each and every week.

As a patron, you get ad - free and music - only episodes before regular listeners. You get to vote in the Celtic Top 20. You get free music downloads and sheet music. And you get a private feed to listen to the show or you can listen through the Patreon app.  All that for as little as $1 per episode.

A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Bruce, Daniel Ide, Brian McReynolds, Marti Meyers, Alan Schindler, Margreta Silverstone, Emma Bartholomew, Dan mcDade, Gerald F Boyle, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Gary R Hook, Lynda MacNeil, John Sharkey White, II, 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, $1, $12, $25.
3. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.

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

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 2025, we’re going to the Celtic nation of Wexford, Ireland

Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? I’d love to see a  picture of what you're doing while listening. Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? Send a picture.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

Mark Clavey sent this picture right after St Patrick’s Day 2024: “Hi Marc!

Here's our write - up for how we spent St Pat's at O'Malley's Pub... and a few pictures...

"There was more March Madness for the band this past Sunday as we celebrated the Day of the Festival of St Patrick with a noon - performance at O’Malley’s Pub(Episode 136).

The day started around 10:00a as the band started straggling in and setting up. It was a brisk 40° when we loaded in, and would reach a balmy 48° when we loaded out at 4:30. Early - birds had already formed a line by 10:30 – despite the fact that the Pub wouldn’t open until 11:30. (This plan was well - advised given the epic proportions of Snake Saturday’s one - person - out/one - person - in crowd.)

By the time the band started playing at noon, the bar was full and the crowd lively – being more vocal for the sing - alongs than they were for the toasts. There was a larger - than - usual number of Tullamore - fans than is typical for St Patrick’s Day (as it was at lunchtime on a Sunday rather than a workday). Shout - outs to Mike, Amy, Anna, and Jason; Ray and Carrie; Eric and Dena; Eric, Linda, and Eleanor; Trey; Connie, Brandie and Rhonda; Shannon; Rob and Mitch; Andrew; Lisa, Craig, Ed, and Mary; Mikayla; and Jenn.

Mark successfully navigated the afternoon notwithstanding the return of his chest - supercold (that knocked him out of the February weekend) and having sliced up the index - finger on his strumming hand. (Evidently, while holding a pick between the thumb and the bird - finger is a doable thing, it DOES produce a Charlie - horse at the base of the thumb when you do it for three hours straight.) Said navigation was aided with the Black Bush providing the kind of lubrication that makes your engine tick.

We played until 3:30 before turning the stage over to The Kelihans – who would, in turn, hand off the stage to Chance the Arm at 8:00p. In the meantime, Ryan Rancudo and Bob Reeder handled the St Patrick’s Day festivities for the audience in the upper cellar. Overall, it was a great afternoon and (we’re assuming) a great night as well.

(Photos courtesy of Amy Cripe, Mike Moran, and Mary Hanover.)"

Best,

- Mark”

It's a brand new year. We're kicking it off with an interview and even more music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #692. Subscribe now!

Natalie Padilla, Joseph Carmichael, Kyle Carey, Robert Zielinski, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Celtic Wood and Wires, Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps, Skyrie

The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. 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 of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

You can follow our playlist on Spotify to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks.

0:11 - Natalie Padilla "Balsamroot" from Montana Wildflower

4:09 - WELCOME

6:36 - Joseph Carmichael "Fechin' Inn" from Desiderium

9:43 - Kyle Carey "The Sere Wind" from The Last Bough

12:41 - Robert Zielinski "The Dragonfly" from Kiangardarup

19:07 - FEEDBACK

20:31 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "P Joe Hayes #2/Cottage in the Grove/Mother and Child (reels)" from Whirring Wings

24:35 - How Shannon Heaton found Irish music

32:39 - Irish Music Stories

37:19 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Thady Casey's & The Reel of Rio" from Blue Skies Above

41:08 - YouTube Channel

43:19 - Irish Session Culture

46:44 - Touring as an Irish musician

48:07 - Favorite Places in Ireland: Cruise's Pub in Ennis in County Clarre, Crane Bar in Galway City

51:07 - Recommendations

56:44 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Mantle of Green" from Tell You in Earnest

1:00:43 - THANKS

1:04:20 - Celtic Wood and Wires "Mrs. Murphy's Daughter" from Into The Music

1:07:32 - Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps "Love Rides a Slow Train" from Down to the Roots

1:10:08 - Skyrie "The Fish" from Hunger Road

1:12:34 - CLOSING

1:13:57 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Westlin Winds (song)" from Whirring Wings

1:17:42 - CREDITS

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

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

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

Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about climate change. What are you doing to combat climate change?  Let me know what you’re doing.      Start a discussion with someone today.

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 host of Pub Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music.

It is here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast.

Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.

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

Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and get a free music - only episode.

If you are a Celtic musician and want your music featured on the show, I would love to play your music. Please submit your band to be played on the podcast. You don’t have to send in music or an EPK. You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music and learn how to follow the podcast. It’s 100% free. Just email follow@bestcelticmusic

I am blown away by your generosity. You are why I keep sharing new episodes four times per month. You’re also how I am able to do that.

Your kindness pays for our engineer, graphic designer, Celtic Music Magazine editor, and promotion of the podcast. Your kindness allows me to buy the music I play here. It also pays for my time creating the show each and every week.

As a patron, you get ad - free and music - only episodes before regular listeners. You get to vote in the Celtic Top 20. You get free music downloads and sheet music. And you get a private feed to listen to the show or you can listen through the Patreon app.  All that for as little as $3 per episode.

A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Bruce, Brian McReynolds, Marti Meyers, Alan Schindler, Karen DM Harris, Emma Bartholomew, Dan mcDade, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Gary R Hook, Lynda MacNeil, Kelly Garrod, Mike Schock, Annie Lorkowski, 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, $3, $12, $25.
3. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.

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

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 2025, we’re going to Wexford, Ireland.

In 2026, we’re going to the Celtic nation of Galicia in Spain. We’re gonna learn about the history and legends behind the Celts there and experience some amazing Galician Celtic music.

Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? I’d love to see a  picture of what you're doing while listening. Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? Send a picture.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.