Celtic Music Magazine: Halloween/Samhain

Greetings my friends

I can't believe it's already November. This year has just flown by. And I think I only missed one week of the podcast. *knock on wood* Though, the big challenge starts this week. I am performing for the next six weekends at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival. I always find it toughest to keep podcasts running when I'm on the road. So here's hoping I can stay on top of the show.

I'm excited about the festival because I'll be a part of new band called Kilted Kings. It's me and Randy Wothke of The Rogues. We're gonna do our own take on Celtic music. It's the power and energy of The Rogues with my fun drinking songs. How can it go wrong? You can hear more about it in The Celtfather podcast right here. Or click here to listen to it on iTunes.

Incidentally, The Celtfather is now a straight-forward audio blog. That means, there's less news about what's happening in my life and more about a specific topic covering everything from Celtic music to geek music to parenting, and even marketing tips for indie authors and musicians. I touch on many of the things that I know and love all in one blog. Subscribe and listen at www.celtfather.com.

Last week's episode of the podcast was a feature on Celtic Halloween. We had a great time for Halloween. My family was all dressed up as super heroes. You can see the pic on Facebook.

I also released a Celtic Halloween Music Special of my own on YouTube. It's a 30-minute live performance you can enjoy when you've got a moment.

Finally, I think I fixed the RSS feed problem that has been plaguing the podcast. Check your feed today to see if you received the last few shows in your podcatcher. And please let me know!

Thank you once again for supporting the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and enjoy the latest show.

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, The Celtfather

THIS WEEK ON THE PODCAST SHOW

We’re just a couple days away from October 31st which marks the Celtic Halloween here in the US and Samhain for the Celts. Enjoy some amazing indie Celtic music from Ciana, Donal Clancy, Bat Kinane, Lady Prudence, Tartanic, Carolina Ceili, Damanta, Stout Pounders, Arthur Hinds, StoneRing, Before the Devil Knows Your Dead, Sylvia Platypus, Coyote Run, David Nigel Lloyd. celticmusicpodcast.com/230

Leave a voicemail. Call 678-235-8763 or record an MP3 on your phone and email it to me at music@celticmusicpodcast.com. And of course you can always post a review on iTunes or Stitcher.

Remember. Cast your vote in the Celtic Top 20 for shows January to November.

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The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast exists due to the generosity of our Patrons. I want to send a special thanks to our newest patrons: Larry and John

Your kind donation of onlyt $1 per episode pays for the production of the podcast and helps me make a partial living as a professional podcaster. Plus, when we hit the next Milestone of $400, I'll start planning a 2-hour Celtic Harp Music special. Become a Patron of the Podcast today! celticmusicpodcast.com/patreon.

NEW CELTIC CDS

Every Wednesday, I release my full list of New Celtic CDs that are out this week. You can find the complete list on our website at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/NewCelticCDs. Take a moment and listen to my Top 4 Picks.

Critical Fail
by The Stubby Shillelaghs
The Stubbies are back to folk your face with this geektastic tribute to all things Nerdy.
Genre: Folk: Celtic Folk
Release Date: 2015

The Year of the Dragon
by Here Be Dragons
Welsh Celtic band’s first album of original songs in a while and it’s worth waiting for. This surpasses “Celtic Bonding” to be the band’s best offering yet.
Genre: Folk: Celtic Folk
Release Date: 2015

The Thin Place
by Aislinn Gagliardi
Known for her syncopated and rhythmic accompaniment, Aislinn’s compositions and arrangements offer a fresh perspective to the Irish music tradition.
Genre: Folk: Irish Traditional
Release Date: 2015

Man With the Wooden Flute
by Chris Norman
Chris’ landmark recording that hit the Billboard charts for 12 weeks immediately upon release. Guests include Old-Time fiddle great Pete Sutherland, Robin Bullock on guitar, cittern and fiddle and Anne Marie Morgan on viol. A classic recording!
Genre: Folk: Celtic Folk
Release Date: 2015

November 3, 2015

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