How do artists paint trad? And how do they capture the sounds and feelings—and the bigger stories behind Irish music and dance—in two dimensions? In conversations with Brian Vallely, James Gurney, Vincent Crotty, and Catharine Kingcome, host Shannon Heaton explores Travelling pipers, a dilapidated hotel in the Hudson Valley, Dudley Street dance hall in post WWII America, and a country home in County Clare.

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Music Heard on IMS Episode 29 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated

Tune: "Free the Heel," from Kitchen SessionArtist: Matt Heaton guitar

Tune: "Dear Irish Boy," from Swimming Against The FallsArtist: Joey Abarta

Tune: "The Bull's March," from The Raven's RockArtist: Cillian Vallely

Tune: "Silver," from SilverArtist & Composer: Hanneke Cassel

Tune: "Grupai Ceol Memories," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar

Montage: Montage from The Travelling PeopleArtists: Various members of English Traveller Community, Produced by Ewan MacColl, Peggy Seeger & Charles Parker

Tune: "Dark Low Jig" from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar

Tune: "Wicklow Hornpipe," from Swimming Against The FallsArtist: Joey Abarta

Song: "Terror Time," from The Travelling PeopleArtists: Joe Heaney (voice) Composer: Ewan MacColl

Tune: "Mutey Big Build" from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar

Song: "Will Ye Go Lassie, Go," from Wild Mountain ThymeArtist: The McPeake Family

Tune: "A Chailleach Do Mharais Me/The Gold Ring," from The Celtic Uilleann Pipes Collection - Volume 1Artist: Brian Vallely

Tune: "Meaning of Life" from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar

Tune: "Rakish Paddy," from The Last of the Travelling PipersArtist: Felix Doran

Tune: "Drifting Clouds,," from The Joy of First Year PianoComposer: Denes Agay Artist: Nigel Heaton

Tune: "Song of Dinotopia," AKA Lift up your heads, Ye mighty Gates (Hymn #436) AKA TRURO, from Episcopal Hymnal Composer: Lowell Mason (1792-1872), words Georg Weissel (1590-1635) Artist: Shannon Heaton

Tune: "Pound the Floor" from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar

Tune: Jackie Coleman's" reel from Music at Matt Molloy'sArtists: Matt Molloy & Friends

Tune: "Siege of Ennis," from Copley Records release Artist: Johnny Powell and his Band

Tune: "Leaving JP" from SilverArtist & Composer: Hanneke Cassel

Tune: "Liam O' Súilleabhaín & Brístí Breaca" AKA Bill Sullivan's & Britches Full of Stitches from Jackie Daly Agus Séamus CreaghArtist: Jackie Daly & Séamus Creagh

Tune: "Job of Journeywork," from Cover the BuckleArtist: Séan Clohessy, Sean McComiskey & Kieran Jordan

Tune: "Little Bird Lullaby," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar

Tune: "Slow Reel," from January EP Artist: The Assembly

Tune: "Kiss the Maid Behind the Barrel," from House SessionArtists: Boston and Clare musicians

Tune: "Doberman's Wallet," from Malden Fiddle lessonArtist: Tommy Peoples

Tune: "Triumph Theme," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar

Tune: "The Traveller," from Kitchen Session Artists: Matt & Shannon Heaton

Tune: "Wild Irishman & The Sailor's Bonnet," from Paddy KeenanArtist: Paddy Keenan

Poem: "No Fixed Abode," from Kitchen SessionArtist: Anne Marie Kennedy

What happens when songs are written with the backdrop of moss covered trees, hillside cottages, and ravens on top of stone walls? And what happens when people play tunes together for hour after hour? (Hint, they need to eat…). Travel with host Shannon Heaton to the charming crow-filled Scottish town of Thornhill. And meet Emily Smith, Jamie McClennan, whom you'll hear in later IMS episodes.

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Music Heard on IMS Episode 28 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated

Tune: "G Chimes," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar

Tune: "Heartstrings Theme," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar

Song: "Three Ravens," from Three RavensArtist: Malinky

Tune: "B Minor Fantasia," from Living Room SessionArtists: Matt Heaton guitar, Jamie McClennan fiddle

Tune: "Rose in the Heather," from Living Room SessionArtists: Matt Heaton guitar, Jamie McClennan fiddle

What happens when 'trad' musicians are ALSO fluent in non Celtic traditions? When you're dealing with cultural traditions (with all the music and the community and social expectations), how do you manage without fumbling or getting sacked? Host Shannon Heaton explores the art and sport of playing on different teams with Paddy Panayotis League, Maeve Gilchrist, Andrew Finn Magill, Hanz Araki, and Nicole Rabata. And revisit February 3rd, 2019… Superbowl 53…. the day Boston, Massachusetts made history.

Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below.

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Special thanks to Asa Duffee, Sharon Murphy, Kevin Doyle, Mark Haynes, Lynn Cox, David Vaughan, Gerry Corr, Brian Benscoter, and Joe Garrett for supporting this episode. for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music.

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Music Heard on IMS Episode 27 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated

Tune: "My Love is in America," from deargaArtists: Matt & Shannon Heaton

Tune: "D Big Build," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar

Tune: "Crowley's," (reel), from Milton Ceili Artist: Joey Abarta (pipes), Nathan Gourley (fiddle), Natasha Sheehey (accordion), Devin McCabe (piano), Paddy League (drums); field recording by Kieran Jordan

Tune: "Travel Theme," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar

Tune: "Little Bird Lullaby," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar

Tune: "Midnight Sojourn Intro," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar

Tune: "Sarki Syrto," from Traditional Music and Songs From KalymnosArtists: Paddy Panayotis League, Irene Karavokiros & Michalis Kappas

Song: "Roisin Dubh," from The Man of Songs Artist: Paddy Tunney

Tune: "Dark Low Jig," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar

Song: "Asa Branca," from O Nordeste Na Voz de Luiz GonzagaArtist: Luiz Gonzaga

Tune: "Meaning of Life," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar

Tune: "99 High," (polka by Randal Bays) from The Blue DressArtist: Shannon Heaton

Tune: "Waimea Rising," from VignetteArtists: Maeve Gilchrist & Viktor Krauss

Song: "Gringo De Sunga," from Brazilian Strings TrioArtists: Ted Falcon, Andrew Finn Magill & Nando Duarte

Tune: "Grupai Memories," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar

Song: "A Beautiful Ending," from BranchesArtist: Andrew Finn Magill

Tune: "Travel Theme," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar

Tune: "When Johnny Comes Marching Home," from November 9 2013 Veteran's Day ParadeArtist: Camas High Marching Band, recorded by daveincamas, licensed under the Attribution Noncommercial License

Song: "Valentine O'Hara," from Foreign ShoreArtist: Hanz Araki

Song: "E Ten Raku," from Field RecordingArtists: Koto 5 & Koto 6

Tune: " Come West Along the Road" (Reel), from Field RecordingArtists: Various Session players, recorded at a house party in Melrose, Mass

Song: "Our Captain Cried," from At Our Next MeetingArtist: Hanz Araki

Song: "Mon Ran Dawk Kam Tai," from Tell You in EarnestArtists: Matt & Shannon Heaton

Tunes: "Armorica/Laridé/Les Vieux Loudéacs," from ArmoricaArtist: Nicole Rabata

Tune: "Pound the Floor," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar

Song: "Nansai Og Ni Obarlain," from Triptych Artists: Laura Risk, Kieran Jordan & Paddy League

Song: "Um a Zero," from Benedito Lacerda e PixinguinhaArtists: Benedito Lacerda e Pixinguinha

Tune: "Aunt Jane's Trip to Norway," from The Blue DressArtist: Shannon Heaton

Tune: "Bb Intro Groove,"from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton guitar

Song: "The Creel / Out the Door and over the Wall," from The Missing Liberty TapesArtist: Paul Brady

Tune: "Imperial March," from The Auburn University Marching Band, Highlights of the 1998 SeasonArtist: Auburn University Marching Band & Dr. Richard D. Good

What happens when old traditional music and dance move onto modern concert stages? Do Celtic traditions get a big boost? Do they lose anything on the road to the performing arts center? Journey with host Shannon Heaton as she speaks with Jean-Michel Veillon, Matthew Olwell, Steph Geremia, Kevin Crawford, Herschel Freeman, Eileen Ivers, Mick Moloney, Brian O'Donovan, and Rory Makem about how 'trad' continues to change, dissolve, evolve, and inspire.

Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below.

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Special thanks to Thomas Madden, Andy Kruspe, Danny Horton, Chris Murphy, Kathleen Biggins, Ted Coyle in honor of Lynn Cox, Gerry Corr, Brian Benscoter, and Joe Garrett for supporting this episode. for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music.

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Music Heard on IMS Episode 26all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated

Tune: "My Love is in America," from deargaArtists: Matt & Shannon Heaton

Tune: "Dans Loudieg," from PremièreArtist: Kornog

Tune: "Celtic Grooves," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton

Tune: "Grupai Memories" from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton

Tune: "Ton DÈrobÈe," from PremièreArtist: Jean-Michel Veillon with Kornog

Tune: "D Big Build," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton

Tune: "Scottish (Live)," from Live au Cornouaille Artist: Bagad Kemper

Song: "Tri Martolod (Live)," from Alan StivellArtist: Alan Stivell

Tune: "Hometown Lullaby," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton

Tune: "G Meditation," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton

Tune: "Flute Duet," from Christmas Celtic Sojourn, 2007Artist: Louise Mulcahey and Shannon Heaton

Tune: "The Cameronian," from fiddler compArtist: Michael Coleman

Song: "Mountain Dew," from Irish Drinking SongsArtist: The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem

Tune: "Dark Low Jig," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton

Tune: "Linnane Terrace," from The Open RoadArtist: Steph Geremia

Tune: "Eanáir," from LúnasaArtist: Lúnasa

Tune: "Dans An Dro," from PremièreArtist: Jamie McMenemy & Soïg Siberil with Kornog

Tune: "Slip Jig Dreams," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton

Tune: "Riverdance Medley," from Eurovision Song Contest Artist: Katie McMahon with Anúna, with musicians who are mostly unattributed online (would have been Bill Whelan on keyboard with, probably, fiddler Máire Breathnach, sax player Kenneth Edge, and others) Composers: Michael McGlynn, Bill Whelan

Tune: "Pound the Floor," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton

Tune: "Apples in Winter," from An Nollaig: An Irish ChristmasArtist: Eileen Ivers

Tune: "Meaning of Life," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton

Tune: "Trip to Birmingham," from CybertradArtist: Matthew Olwell

Tune: "Little Bird Lullaby," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton

Song: "Jesuitmont," from PremièreArtist: Kornog

Song: "Anarchy In the UK/Silver Spear Mash up," adapted from Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex PistolsArtist: SP + SH

Want a sneak peek of future IMS episodes? Tune in to hear a bit about instruments on the fringe of the session; Scottish, Cape Breton, and Irish music connections; the long (global) reach of Celtic traditions; practice habits of traditional players and dancers; the intersection between food, drink, and traditional music; and musical connections to the Overworld!

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Special thanks to Susan Walsh, Peggy Bogardus, Nathan Weston, Gerry Corr, Brian Benscoter, and Joe Garrett for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music.

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Music Heard on IMS Episode 25 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated

Tune: "G Chimes," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "My Love is in America" from DeargaArtists: Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar & bodhran)

Tune: "Sabai Sabai," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "The B Minor Cut," (strathspey) from CutsArtist: Andrea Beaton

Tune: "A Beautiful Ending," from BranchesArtist: Andrew Finn Magill

Tune: "Hometown Lullaby," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Blue Dress Waltz," from The Blue DressArtists: Maeve Gilchrist (harp), Shannon Heaton (flute)

Tune: "Aimee and Shodekeh," from Cybertrad (by Matthew Olwell) Artists: Aimee Curl (bass), Shodekeh Talifero (voice)

Tune: "Reavy's," from Traditional Music On Fiddle, Banjo & HarpArtists: Oisin Mac Diarmada, Brian Fitzgerald, Micheal O'Ruanaigh

Tune: "Across the Border," (by Koji Nagao) from tricolor BIGBANDArtist: Yuka Nakafuji and Tricolor

What was the earliest Irish music live streaming event? Billy McComiskey revisits the night TWO accordion giants gave a concert in the Catskills while a landlord in NYC tuned in; and Rose Flanagan remembers how her dad and his buddy learned tunes on their bikes, for this short between-season installment.

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Special thanks to Rolf Wagels, Gregor Brinkschulte, Robert Levelle, Sharon Murphy, Brian Benscoter, Billie Neal, and Joe Garrett for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music.

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Music Heard on IMS Episode 24 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated

Tune: "Tap Room" from Session in the KitchenArtists: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "After Hours Theme," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Behind The Bush In Parkhanna," (fling) from Swimming Against The FallsArtist: Joey Abarta

Tune: "Triumph Theme," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Humours of Tulla" (AKA first tune from "The Cooley Set"), from CrossroadsArists: Mairtin O'Connor, Seamie O'Dowd & Cathal Hayden

Tune: "Meaning of Life," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Reavy's," from Traditional Music On Fiddle, Banjo & HarpArtists: Oisin Mac Diarmada, Brian Fitzgerald, Micheal O'Ruanaigh

What's a sure-fire way to make your season bright? Check out this PLAYLIST and collection of mini-stories from Laurel Martin, Kevin Crawford, Daithi Sproule, Maeve Gilchrist & Nic Gareiss, Trad Youth Exchange, Liz Carroll, The Makem and Spain Brothers, and Cherish the Ladies.

Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below.

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Special thanks to Susan Bippus, Joseph Garrett, Lynn Cox, Billie Neal, and Brian Benscoter for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music.

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Music Heard on IMS Episode 23 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated

Tune: "Free the Heel," from Session in the KitchenArtists: Matt & Shannon Heaton

Tune: "Grupai Ceol Theme," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tunes: "The Newtown Bridge, The Thrush in the Bush," (Jigs) from Larks & ThrushesArtist: Laurel Martin (fiddle)

Tune: "Hometown Lullaby," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tunes: "Tommy Peoples', The Long Drop, Callaghan's," (Reels) from In Good CompanyArtists: Kevin Crawford (flute), Tommy Peoples (fiddle), Arty McGlynn (guitar), Jim Higgins (bodhran)

Tune: "Heartstrings Theme," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Song: "Golden Slumbers," from OverlandArtists: Daithi Sproule (voice, guitar), Randal Bays (fiddle)

Tune: "Pound the Floor," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Song: "The Sand Hunter," from Celtic Colours LIVE Vol. 2Artists: Maeve Gilchrist (harp), Nic Gareiss (feet)

Tune: "Grupai" reprise from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tunes: "Sean Bui, Tatter Jack Walsh" (Jigs) from From Tulla To Boston: Live At The BurrenArtist: Trad Youth Exchange

Tunes: "Barbra Streisand's Trip to Saginaw, Michael Connell's," (Reels) from On the OffbeatArtists: Liz Carroll (fiddle), Sean Óg Graham (guitar), Trevor Hutchinson (bass)

Tune: "John's Theme" from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Song: "Ha'penny Bridge," from Home Away from Home (Live from the Mother Lode Theatre In Butte, MT)Artists: The Makem and Spain Brothers

Tune: "Meaning of Life," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tunes: "Old Maids Of Galway, Flooded Road to Glentease, Sunny Banks, Free and Easy," (Reels) from An Irish HomecomingArtists: Cherish the Ladies

Tune: "Sabai Sabai," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Lucky Dozen, the Skylark," (Mazurka & Reel) from Blue Skies AboveArtist: Shannon Heaton (whistle), Matt Heaton (guitar), Paddy League (drums)

What's the secret formula for parent-performers? With Chicago-based box player John Williams and Boston guitarist Matt Heaton share two unique approaches to keeping the music and the insight factory going strong, while still tucking in to family. (Hint: it works for non-parents, too.) Host Shannon Heaton's conversations with these wildly inventive musicians might inspire you to hustle, to do your best, to keep learning, and to avoid drinking unsavory water.

Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below.

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Special thanks to Michael Wilson, Aubrey Atwater, Adrian Glover, Billie Neal, and Brian Benscoter for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music.

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Music Heard on IMS Episode 22 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated

Tune: Tap Room," from Session in the KitchenArtists: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Hometown Lullaby," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "John's Theme" from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Meaning of Life" from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Cuckoo Waltz" from Plays Polka HitsArtist: Frankie Yankovic

Tune: "Midnight Sojourn Waltz intro" from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "McGreevy's Favorite/Hold The Reins," from John WilliamsArtist: John Williams

Song: "Ni Na La," (AKA Nil Na La) from SolasArtist: Solas

Tune: "After Hours Theme" from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Triumph Theme" from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Twins' Dance Party / Sylvia's & Mikey's Reels" from Raven Artists: John Williams & Dean Magraw

Tune: "My Love is in America," from Dearga Artists: Matt Heaton (guitar), Shannon Heaton (flute)

Tune: "Heartstrings Theme" from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Song: "Don't Drink the Water (That Your Butt's Been In)" from Toddlerbilly RiotArtist: Matt Heaton

Tune: "Slip Jig Dreams," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Jackson's Jig," from Kitchen Session Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Shoe the Donkey," from Kitchen SessionArtist: Matt Heaton (banjo)

Tune: "Travel Theme," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Song: "Lover's Lament," from Lovers' WellArtists: Matt & Shannon Heaton with Nic Gareiss (feet)

Song: "Happy Holidays," from Snow Day!Artist: Matt Heaton

Tune: "Road to Garrison," from Dearga Artist: Matt & Shanon Heaton with George Keith (fiddle)

Tunes: "The Big Reel Of Ballynacally/The High Hill/Flash Away The Pressing Gang," from Sunny Spells and Scattered ShowersArtist: Solas

Tune: "Spoon Breaker Jam," from Live from the Living RoomArtist: Nigel Heaton

What do Benjamin Moore paints have to do with Irish bands, modern performance practice, and gender balance? Insights from Karan Casey, Brian Ó hAirt, Laura Cortese, Nic Gareiss, Ellery Klein, and Dr. Lisa Coyne uncover different shades of inclusivity in the Irish tradition, 150 years after house paint titans Benjamin and Robert Moore emigrated from County Monaghan to Brooklyn, New York.

Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below.

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Special thanks to Scott Maurer, Davy McDonald, Roberta Zukauskas, Billie Neal, and Brian Benscoter for supporting this episode. And thank you to Matt Heaton for script editing and production music.

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Music Heard on IMS Episode 21 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated

Tune: "Leaving the Station," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Following the North Star," from Freedom Highway Artist: Rhiannon Giddens

Tune: "Silver," from Silver Artist & Composer: Hanneke Cassel

Tune: "Hometown Lullaby," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Song: "Rambling Irishman," from Best of DeDanaanArtist: DeDanaan

Tune: "Pound the Floor," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Triumph Theme," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Petronella," from Dance Artist: Lissa Schneckenburger

Tune: "John's Theme," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Song: "Dobbin's Flowery Vale," from An Spealadóir Artist: Bua

Tune: "First Date," from Lovers' WellArtists: Matt & Shannon Heaton

Tune: The Sister's Cat (jigs) from Music in the Glen Artist: Music in the Glen (Conor Lamb, Brendan Mulholland & Deirdre Galway)

Song: "The Song of the Seal," from Seal Maiden-Celtic Musical Artist: Karan Casey

Tune: "Shady Spot," from Blue Skies AboveArtists: Matt & Shannon Heaton

Dance: "Thunderstorm," from Riverdance Artist & Choreographer: Michael Flatley and company

Song: "Injured Shoulder," from Emma Beaton & Nic GareissArtist: Emma Beaton & Nic Gareiss

Tune: "Sabai Sabai," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Meaning of Life," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Abbey Reel," from Kitchen Session Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Song: "Never Gonna Be Alone," from Dark Horse Artist: Nickelback

Tune: "Mr Oconnor-The Broken Pledge," from A Sweetish TuneArtist: Noctambule

Song/Tune: "Mouth Music," from Factory Girl - EPArtist: Rhiannon Giddens

Tune: "The Chair Dance," from An Irish HomecomingArtist: Cherish the Ladies

What's the story with traditional music and dance camps? And with Irish, Scottish and New England fiddling gatherings in every time zones, who heads to these annual events? Host Shannon Heaton talks with Mick Moloney, Kathleen Conneely, Seamus Connolly, Lissa Schneckenburger, Robbie O'Connell, Kevin Crawford, Cecilia Farran, Deirdre Cronin, Fiona Howell, and Brennish Thomson about what motivates instructors and students. Whether you already play or dance trad (or you've never had a Stroopwaffel) these stories might inspire you to pack your own flashlight and tune notebook in search of connection, creativity, and community.

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Music Heard on IMS Episode 20 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated

Tune:"Pound the Floor," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune:"Hometown Lullaby," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "The Collier's Reel," from Classics of Irish Piping Artist: Leo Rowsome

Track: "Halloween_Street02," from FreeSound Artist: Pooleside, licensed under the Attribution License

Tune: "Kitty in the Lane," from Beginish Artist: Paul O'Shaughnessy

Tune: "The Blackbird and the Hen, from Uncommon Bonds Artist: Mick Moloney

Tune: "Abbey Reel," from Kitchen Session Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Reel Beatrice/The Abbey Reel," from Liz Carroll Artist: Liz Carroll & Dá¡thí­ Sproule

Tune: "Heartstrings Theme," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "A Week Before Easter," from Recollections Vol 1 Artist: Robbie O'Connell

Tune: "Meaning of Life," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Free the Heel," from Rehearsal Artist: Matt & Shannon Heaton

Tune: "Megan & Jarrod," from Ports of Call Artist: Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas

Tune: "John's Theme," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Eugenia's Waltz," from Dance Artist: Lissa Schneckenburger

Tune: Session Reel Artist: Baltimore musicians, including Sean McComiskey, Josh Dukes, Laura Byrne (playing the part of Red Sox bleachers musicians)

Tune: "Mountain Lark," from Carrying the Tune Artist: Kevin Crawford

Tune: "Dermot Grogan's" from The Coming of Spring Artist: Kathleen Conneely

Tune: "Slip Jig Dreams," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Larry Get Out of the Bin / Elzic's Farewell," from Rubai Artist: Flook