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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November 18, 2019 Episode 9: Composer - Jerry Holland
Known for his personal kindness and warmth that manifested itself in his playing, lets take a look at this contemporary Cape Breton fiddler and composer.
artistic adviser: J. Calvert Orem
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October 28, 2019 Episode 8: Tune - Wing Commander Donald Mackenzie
We change tone from last week to look at this fun tune named after a British Royal Air Force pilot. Written by Phil Cunningham, this is a tune guaranteed to get your toes tapping, replete with an clever side joke from the composer to the tunes subject.
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September 23, 2019 Episode 7: Song - Anach Cuan
A celebration turned to tragedy in the 1800s near Galway, Ireland. A small fishing boat sinks leaving a small village devastated.
Artistic advisor: J. Calvert Orem
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July 09, 2019 Episode 6: Composer - Paddy Fahey
Paddy was a living legend, a Galway based composer and fiddler with a foot in two centuries. He had a unique style and was a master of his craft.
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May 23, 2019 Episode 5: Tune - Farewell to Whisky
A quaint little Neil Gow tune written in memoriam of Scotch Whisky and one of Scotlands early periods of prohibition.
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March 05, 2019 Episode 4: Tune - the Banshee (McMahon's Reel)
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January 01, 2019 Episode 3: Composer - James Scott Skinner
One of the great composers of Scottish Folk music. The sometimes divisive figure was more than just a one trick pony, also claiming the title of Dance Master and expert fiddler. Hear about his life and times here!
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October 15, 2018 Episode 2: Song - Lord Franklin
The tragic tale of a national hero and his crew. Their story lives on in the verse of a popular English ballad that bares the name of the once knighted man sailor.
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September 28, 2018 Episode 1: Tune - King of the Faeries
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FAQs about The Wandering Bard:

How many episodes does The Wandering Bard have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.