The Wandering Bard

By Brandon Kennedy

The folk songs and music that has survived for centuries often has stories to tell beyond the lyrics. Sometimes, there might not even be lyrics, but behind them lie unbelievable tales. I hope to bring... more

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The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.

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December 25, 2023 Episode 20: Musician - Shane McGowan
This week we pay tribute to legendary trad-punk singer, poet, and multi-instrumentalist Shane McGowan. Famous for his role in bands like the Nips, and the Pogues, this larger than life figure made a lasting impact on the face of Irish traditional music forever.
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25min
August 17, 2023 Episode 19: Tam Lin (Tune)
A cracking, though rarely played, reel based on a Scottish folk tale of female empowerment.
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15min
July 18, 2021 Episode 17: Tune - St Kilda Wedding
Interviews with inhabitants of the island:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR5RjwjeQe8
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February 25, 2021 Episode 16: Musician - Joe Burke
Join me in celebrating the life of the recently passed, legendary accordion player, Joe Burke. An award winning musician that has left us an incredible catalogue of music and the gift of tunes to generations of people. Thanks for the tunes Joe.
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December 31, 2020 Episode 15: Interview - Rich Maxham (Luthier)
https://www.maxhamviolins.com/about
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November 30, 2020 Episode 14: Tune - Father Dollard's
A tricky little hornpipe written for? by? a wonderful Irish poet and member of the Catholic parish. As usual, the the history gets tricky as we uncover not one, but TWO Father Dollards. Its a two for one episode as we head to Canada for a poetry reading.
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June 22, 2020 Episode 13: Song - Clare's Dragoons
Up the Banner County as we take a look at a heralded group of Wild Geese fighting on French soil. Stumbled across in an old Irish Song book, this gallant ballad recounts the deeds of the musket wielding foot soldiers fighting for the Jacobite cause.
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February 16, 2020 Episode 12: Song - Nancy Spain
A wonderfully classic folk tune written for the media figure from the 1960s. Or was it....?
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January 07, 2020 Episode 11: Tune - Calum's Road
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December 09, 2019 Episode 10: Tune - the Wounded Hussar/CPT O'Kanes
A haunting tribute to Irish soldiers who served in foreign wars, this (maybe?) O’Carolyn piece has a twisty history that takes us all the way from the Sliabh Luachra region of Ireland to the banks of the rolling Danube in Austria.
Artistic advisor: J. Calvert Orem
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How many episodes does The Wandering Bard have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.