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.

Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below.

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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

How did fiddle player and composer Liz Carroll get her groove? How does anybody living a creative life manage? Liz's thoughts about weathering different creative chapters, appreciating different styles, and savoring all the little moments are an antidote to the frazzled, the doubters, the unsure.

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Special thanks to Brian Benscoter, Scott Maurer, Michael Wilson, and Billie Neal 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 19 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated

Tune: "Drying Out," from Dear Old Erin's Isle: Irish Traditional Music from AmericaArtist: Liz Carroll (fiddle)

Tune: "Hometown Lullaby," 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)

Tune: "King of the Fairies," from Cover the BuckleArtist: Sean Clohessy (fiddle), Sean McComiskey (accordion), Kieran Jordan (feet)

Tune: "Boys of Bluehil," from Acadia Trad School Concert Artist: Jimmy Keane (accordion)

Tune: "Monemohill Reel & The Brocca Reel," from A Friend IndeedArtist: Liz Carroll (fiddle), Marty Fahey (piano)

Tune: "The Lough Derg Cross (Air)" from Religion, Metalwork, And Ceramics Artist: Liz Carroll and Friends

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

Tune: "The Ash Plant," from The Windy GapArtist: Laurence Nugent with Kevin Henry (flutes)

Tune: "April's Fool," from Acadia Trad School ConcertArtist: Jimmy Keane (accordion), Liz Carroll (fiddle), John Doyle (guitar), Matt Heaton (bouzouki)

Tune: "The Western Reel/The Road To Recovery," from Liz CarrollArtist: Liz Carroll (fiddle), Daithi Sproule (guitar)

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

Tune: "The Diplodocus//The Gandy Dancer/," from TrianArtist: Trian AKA Liz Carroll (fiddle), Billy McComiskey (accordion), Daithi Sproule (guitar)

Two Polkas: "Sock In The Hole/The Hole In The Sock," from Liz CarrollArtist: Liz Carroll (fiddle), Daithi Sproule (guitar)

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

Tune: "The Rock Reel, The Morning Dew, Reeling On The Box," from Lake EffectArtist: Liz Carroll (fiddle), John Doyle (guitar)

Tune: "Air Tune," (composed by Liz Carroll), from Roots of the Banjo TreeArtist: We Banjo 3

Is there magic in the medium? Do different recorded formats influence how we hear and absorb traditional music? Are we missing out on anything now that it's much easier to record and FIND recordings online? Jeff Kszaiek, Kieran Jordan, Happy Traum, Steph Geremia, Kirsten Allstaff, Elizabeth Sweeney, Jacob Deck, and Natalya Kay help host Shannon Heaton explore early wax cylinder recordings, VR music sessions and YouTube videos, and the special in-between realm of the cassette tape.

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Music Heard on IMS Episode 18 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated

Tune: "Scotch Mary" (Reel) from The Francis O'Neill Cylinders: Thirty-two Recordings of Irish Traditional Music in America circa 1904Artist: Patsy Touhey, James Early & John McFadden

Tune: "Scotch Mary," from JolieArtist: Nightingale (accordion Jeremiah McClane, guitar Keith Murphy, fiddle Becky Tracy

Tune: "Mick Finn's" aka "Killavil Reel," from Session Tape at Cruise's Pub Artist: Siobhan Peoples (fiddle), Murt Ryan (accordion)

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

Tune: "Grupai Ceol Theme," from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton, guitar

Tune: "Chief O'Neill's Favorite" (hornpipe), from instructional book Oil for the Chain Artist: Matt & Shannon Heaton

Tune: "Monaghan Jig," from The Francis O'Neill Cylinders: Thirty-two Recordings of Irish Traditional Music in America circa 1904Artist: Patsy Touhey

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

Tune: "The Blackbird," from Cover the Buckle Artist: Kieran Jordan (feet), Sean Clohessy (fiddle), Sean McComiskey (accordion)

Tunes: "The Beauty Spot/The Ballnahoun Reel/The Cashmere Shawl," from John WilliamsArtist: John Williams (accordion) — and Dean?

Tune: "Modal Groove," from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

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

Tune: "Bobby Casey's" from The Green MountainArtist: Pat O'Connor (fiddle)

Tune: "Whistling Postman," from Boston Session at Kitty O'Shea'sArtist: Sean Gannon (accordion), George Keith (fiddle)

Tune: "Whistling Postman, from CarouselArtist: Seamus Maguire (fiddle)

Tune: "Whistling Postman, from Last Night's FunArtist: John Carty (fiddle)

Tune: "Pearl O'Shaughnessy's Barndance, from GallowglassArtist: Kirsten Allstaff

Tune: "Trip to Durrow," from Shannon's sunroomArtist: Jacob Deck (whistle) with Shannon assist on flute

Tune: "Eanáir," from LúnasaArtist: Lúnasa

Why do old ballads endure? Does it make sense to sing about Willie and Mary, when our playgrounds are filled with Ozzies and Loxleys? Do we really need to say "my love is like a red, red rose," or can't we use a modern metaphor and call her really hot? Laura Cortese, Cathy Jordan, Sam Amidon, Robbie O'Connell, and Karan Casey help host Shannon Heaton explore old ballads in a dating app era.

There's plenty of music here, too. Credits below.

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Special thanks to Brian Benscoter, Pat Wilcox, Mike Schock, Billie Neal 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 17 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated

Song: "Lovely Annie," from Tell You in Earnest Artists: Matt & Shannon Heaton

Song: "Shanagolden," from The Thrush in the Storm Artist: Dervish (Cathy Jordan singing)

Song: "Sabai Sabai" Artist: Matt Heaton

Song: "Low Hum," from California Calling Artist: Laura Cortese & the Dance Cards

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

Song: "Banks of Red Roses," from Happy DazeArtist: Karine Polwart with the Battlefield Band

Song: "After Hours Theme," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton

Song: "Jersey City," from Nic Gareiss & Emma BeatonArtists: Nic Gareiss & Emma Beaton

Song: "Lily-O" from Lily-O Artist: Sam

Tunes: "Jackie Coleman's Reel" from Music at Matt Molloy'sArtists: Matt Molloy and co.

Song: Streets of Derry" from Bright Sunny SouthArtist: Sam Amidon

Song: "Pretty Fair Damsel" from I See the SignArtist: Sam Amidon

Song: "The Green Gowned Lass," from Thrush in the StormArtist: Dervish

Song: "Érin Grá Mo Chroí," from Midsummer's NightArtist: Dervish

Tune: "The Rolling Wave," from Thrush in the StormArtist: Dervish

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

Song: "Once There Was a Little Girl" from Children's Songs and Stories Artist: Ed McCurdy

Song: "The Keeper of the Songs," Live at WGBHArtist: Robbie O'Connell

Song: "The Winning Side," from The Rights of Man: The Concert for Joseph DohertyArtists: Robbie O'Connell, Mick Moloney, Jimmy Keane

Song: "Siúil Arun" AKA Johnny's Gone for Soldier, from SolasArtists: Solas

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

Song: "Ae Fond Kiss," from Ships in the ForestArtist: Karan Casey

Song: "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," from I Am…. Sasha FierceArtist: Beyoncé

What exactly IS folklore… and tradition (in 2018)? Host Shannon Heaton talks with accordion players Billy, Sean and Mikey McComiskey and folklorist Maggie Holtzberg about stories that transcend the bellows of the button box. Learn why it's important to "sustain, enshrine, and pass on living traditions."

There's plenty of music here, too. Credits below.

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Special thanks to Susan Walsh, Chris Stuart, Brian Benscoter, Randall Semagin and Sebastian Winterflood 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 16 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated

Tune: "Free the Heel" (reel), from Rehearsal, circa 2013 Artist: Matt & Shannon Heaton

Tune: "St. Patrick's Day," from Cover the BuckleArtists: Seán Clohessy, Sean Mccomiskey, Josh Dukes, Matt Mulqueen, Kieran Jordan

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

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

Tune: "The Blackthorn" from Joe Cooley Artist: Joe Cooley

Tune: "The Diamond," from Out of the BoxArtist: Billy McComiskey

Tune: HORNPIPE from Live at Millennium Stage Artist: Billy, Sean, Mikey, Pat McComiskey

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

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

Tune: Silver Spear, from Kitchen Session Artist: Sean McComiskey, Cleek Schrey

Tune: Ratholdran Castle, from Trian II Artist: Billy McComiskey, Liz Carroll, Daithi Sproule

Tune: "When the Cock Crows it is Morn" from Live at Millennium Stage Artist: Sean McComiskey, Josh Dukes

What's at the core of Irish dance music? Host Shannon Heaton talks to Eileen Ivers, Nic Gareiss, Marla Fibish, and Jimmy Keane about trad 'feel' and how our instruments, our bodies, our intentions, our culture, and even magical forces shape our rhythmic sense.

There's plenty of music here, too. Credits below.

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Special thanks to Art Costa, Eoin Stan O'Sullivan, Holly Foy and John Hruschka, Peter Bartman, 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 15 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated

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

Tune: "Maid Behind the Bar," flute rhythm demo Artist: Shannon Heaton

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

Song: "Only Love" from Change of SeasonArtist: Daryl Hall & John Oates

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

Tune: "Paddy Canny's Toast" from A Sweetish TuneArtist: Noctambule (Marla Fibish, Bruce Victor)

Tune: "Meaning of Life," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist/Composer: Matt Heaton

Tune: "Man of Few Words" from Foreign FieldsArtist: This is How We Fly

Tune: "Maid Behind the Bar," quarter-size fiddle demo Artist: Hannon Sheaton

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

Tune: "After Hours Theme," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist/Composer: Matt Heaton

Tune: "Yellow Tinker," from Cormac Begley 2017 Artist: Cormac Begley

Tune: "Boys of Bluehill, Westport Jig," from Live at the Acadia Trad SchoolArtist: Jimmy Keane

Tune: "House of Ancestors," from Volume 1: Sound Magic Artist: Afro Celt Sound System

Tune: "The Boy in the Boat" (reel), from Rehearsal recording from circa 2008 Artist: Matt & Shannon Heaton

What did Irish Boston look like in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s? What were the days of social dance halls all about? Host Shannon Heaton talks to Sue Lindsay, Joanie Madden, Kevin Doyle, Helen Kisiel, and Brian O'Donovan about this colorful time in Irish American history… and about immigration in an Irish key.

There's plenty of music here, too. Credits below.

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Special thanks to Michele Sims, John Mullen, Kerstin Otten, Brian Benscoter, William Dodd, Jack McCreless, Mark Johnson 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 14 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated

Tune: "Free the Heel" (reel), from RehearsalArtist: Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "John's Theme," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton

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

Song: "I'm Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover," from The Big Brass Band from Brazil (1948) Artist: Art Mooney, vocals, with Mike Pignatore, banjo Composer: Mort Dixon and Harry M. Woods.

Tune: "Celtic Reprise" from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt & Shannon Heaton

Song: "Thousands Are Sailing to America," from Parallel Lines Artist: Andy Irvine Composer: Traditional words, music by Andy

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

Tune: "Buttons and Bows" Artist: Gene Autry Composer: Music by Jay Livingston, lyrics by Ray Evans.

Tune: "Inisheer," from Ireland's HarvestArtist: Joe Derrane

Tune: Siege of Ennis Artist: Johnny Powell Band

Tune: Ennis Encounter (Jig) Artist: Matt & Shannon Heaton Composer: Brendan Tonra

Tune: "Rambling Man" (reel) from Production Music made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "After Hours Theme," from Production Music made for Irish Music Stories Artist: Matt Heaton

Tune: "Kevin Keegan's," from Galway AfternoonArtists: Joe and Joanie Madden

Song: "'Neath Her Shawl of Galway Grey" Artist: Connie Foley, with Mickey Carton's Orchestra

Tune: "Tom Ashe's March, Black Haired Lass, Spike Island Lasses " from Kitchen session Artist: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Cape Breton Breakdown" Artist: Jerry's Hayshakers

Tune: "Quinn of Armagh," from Banks of the ShannonArtist: Seamus Connolly

Tune: "Cat's Meow," from An Irish HomecomingArtist: Cherish the Ladies Composer: Joanie Madden

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

What's up with the word 'Celtic,' and what does it have to do with Irish music? Why does the C-Word sometimes come off as non-specific, simplistic, or academic? Host Shannon Heaton unpacks the meaning and mysteries of Celtic culture with Seamus Egan, Neil Pearlman, Marc Gunn, Ellery Klein, and coffee drinkers at Mystic Roaster in Medford, Mass.

There's plenty of music here, too. Credits below.

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Special thanks to Brian Benscoter, Kevin O'Neil, Rex Edwards, and Hannah Derusha 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 13 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated

Tune: "Free the Heel" (reel), from Rehearsal Artist: Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar)

Tune: "Many Splendored Celtic Music Fantasia," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist/Composer: Ryan Beveridge

Tune: "Many Splendored Acoustic Reprise," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist/Composer: Matt Heaton

Tune: "Hugo's Big Reel," from The Turning TideArtist: Solas

Song: "Weep Not for the Memories," from Brothers McMullen SoundtrackArtist: Sarah McLaughlin Composer: Seamus Egan

Tune: "Hector the Hero Medley," from 2015 Worlds CompetitionArtist: Inveray District Pipe Band

Tunes: "Jig Runrig, The Ramnee Ceilidh," from Highlander's Farewell Artists: Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas

Song: "Jedi Drinking Song Prequel," from Sci Fi Drinking Songs Artist/Composer: Marc Gunn

Tune: "Fingerstyle Fantasia," from Production Music Made for Irish Music Stories Artist/Composer: Matt Heaton

Song: "The Call," from The Greatest Journey – Essential CollectionArtist: Celtic Woman Composer: David Downes

Song: "A Place in the Choir," from The Very Best of Celtic Thunder Artist: Celtic Thunder

Song: "Johnny Tarr," from Special ReserveArtist/Composer: Gaelic Storm

Song: "Kiss Me I'm Irish," from Bring Yer Wellies Artist/Composer: Gaelic Storm

Tune: "Marie's Cabin, Rachel on her Feet," from Salt & Pepper Artist/Composer: Ellery Klein

What's on tap for Season Two of Irish Music Stories? In 2018, host Shannon Heaton will explore mid century Dance Halls; old ballads in a millennial world; Irish summer schools; the HEARTBEAT of traditional music and… the C-Word. (Um, 'Celtic'…)

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MUSIC heard on IMS Episode 12 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated

Tune: "Free the Heel" (reel), from rehearsalArtist: Matt & Shannon Heaton

Song: "Saro," from All is Well Artist: Sam Amidon

Tune: "Oil for the Chain" (jig), from dearga Artist: Matt & Shannon Heaton

Why listen to Irish Music Stories? The common thread of this month's stories is, of course, Irish music. But it's not the only thread. Digging into stories—whether they center around Irish music, chess, or ballet—uncovers real struggle and triumph. And it gives us all something to cheer about, something to remember.

Here are memorable stories from Season One and a gentle remix of "Trip to Sligo," the story of Cormac Gaj and his Irish music journey.

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Music and Poetry Heard on Episode 11-Return to Sligo all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated

Tune: "The Tap Room" (reel), from rehearsal Artist: Dan Gurney (accordion), Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar)

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

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

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

Closing Tune: "Black Rogue" (jig), from rehearsal Artist: Shannon Heaton (flute), Matt Heaton (guitar)

PLUS this ADDITIONAL MUSIC HEARD in original broadcast of Episode 01: Tune: "I'm Waiting for You" and "The Magpie's Nest" (reels), from The Banks of the ShannonArtist: Seamus Connolly (fiddle), Charlie Lennon (piano)

Tune: "The Imperial Set" (first tune is "Follow Me Down to Milltown"), from Live in LisdoonvarnaArtist: Kilfenora Céilí Band

Tune: "Jennifer Molloy's" (Jig), from From Tulla to Boston: Live at the BurrenArtist: Mary MacNamara (from the Trad Youth Exchange)

Tune: "Joe Cooley's Reel," from From Tulla to Boston: Live at the BurrenArtist: Tulóg and Realta Gaela (from the Trad Youth Exchange)

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

Tune: "High Part of the Road" (Jig), 1976 field recording made by Liz Carroll Artist: Bridge Céilí Band