2-Hours of Canadian Celtic Music

Greetings Celtic Music Lovers!

It's here at last! Two-hours of awesome Celtic Canadian music that will get your toe tapping and her head bobbing. Go to your podcast feed and download it now. Or listen on the website.

It's interesting listening to this random selection of Celtic music from Canada. While we all play Celtic music, there seems to me a very subtle difference between Canadian Celtic vs American Celtic vs Irish Celtic vs Scottish Celtic. It's fascinating. This, of course, is a small sampling, but I think it's a good one. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the topic.

You may notice that many of the bands you requested were not on the show. My apologies. It's not for trying. In fact, I feel quite proud that I attempted to contact each and every band that you suggested. Most did not respond. Some said they would submit but didn't or didn't in time or forgot to send music. That's okay. We will try again next time. Hopefully, we can get more of these awesome bands on the show.

If you want to help, email a band. Tell them about the podcast and that you'd love to hear their music on our show. Then send them this short url where they can submit their music: 4celts.com.

Thanks to everyone who posted a short review of Best of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast on Amazon. I really appreciate it. We are still 23 reviews away from my goal of 50. Keep those reviews coming.

I saw one reviewer posted a 5 star review and said the album was really a 3 star album. Let me be clear. I want you to be 100% honest. If the album is a 2 star or 5 star, post it. This isn't a case of "if you don't have something nice to say, don't say it." No, I want you to just post a review so we hit 50, even if it's not a great one. I want potential listeners to know that you are offering your honest opinion of the album.

Again, if you don't have it, download it now. Listen to it. Find the songs you love, or don't. And then post a review.

Thank you for your support!

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
April 8, 2016

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Huge shoutout to our Celtic Superstars: Peter Tilghman, Bryan Brake, Chris, Ockham’s Razor, John Sharkey White, II, Theresa Sullivan, Brendan Nix, John Bilderback, Rian P Kegerreis, samual hill, Johnny Berry, Shawn Cali!

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC NEWS

PODCAST: There’s a lot of great Celtic music in Canada. Today, I want to introduce you to some of the hottest indie Celtic bands to cross the Canadian border to be heard around the globe with awesome Celtic music from The Fretless, NUA, Coole Park, Bonhomme Setter, Duncan Cameron, Kailyarders, Dust Rhinos, Sora, Chrissy Crowley, Madd Paddy, Jesse Ferguson, Rant Maggie Rant, The Irish Rovers, The Rolling Kings, Gillian Boucher, Bodh’aktan, The Malarkeys, Heather Dale, The Sheridan Band, Oona McOuat, Cod Gone Wild, Brad Reid, The Mudmen, Bang on the Ear, Keelhaul, Searson, Ennis, Hawp.
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BANDS: The Fretless are on tour in British Columbia, Canada. Nua announced the name of their upcoming CD. It's called FLOW. Dust Rhinos are at the Lamplighter Lounge on April 16th. Chrissy Crowley is playing with the band Coig out of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Jesse Ferguson added a new video blog to his YouTube page on Murder Ballads. Rant Maggie Rant is performing on April 30th at Imperial Theatre w/Sarnia School of Irish Dance. The Irish Rovers now have their music and a presence on Bandpage which was recently acquired by YouTube. The Rolling Kings are at the Shamrock City Pub in Clarenville, Newfoundland on April 15th and 16th.

Gillian Boucher is teaching Celtic Fiddle online via skype. Bodh'aktan are performing in St. Jerome on April 9th. Heather Dale has a podcast featuring stories inspired by her music. Get her free album Perpetual Gift from her website. The Sheridan Band are performing at Glanworth Gatorfest in Belmont, Ontario on May 7th. Not quite Celtic, but Brad Reid can be heard playing flute, clarinet, and soprano/tenor saxophone in the pit band for Shrek the Musical, at Neptune Theatre, running March 29 to May 29, 2016! The Mudmen have a new album out called On a Train, available on their website. They have a heavy tour schedule for 2016. Searson are playing in Rockland, Maine on April 22 at Strand Theatre. The Ennis Sisters just got off tour with Cherish the Ladies. They are next at Stewart Park Festival in Perth, Ontario in July.

ARTICLE: Irish Dancer breaks the mold by wearing pants to the world championship. See 6 stunning images of Ireland in Spring. A 1914 Handbook of Irish Dances was digitised by Irish Traditional Music Archive. Garrett Barry's Reel is the latest tune available from TheSession.org. James Connolly, leader of the Irish Citizen Army, disappeared on January 19, 1916. When he returned four days later his only comment was, "I have been through hell." In BLOOD, a play first produced in 1992, Larry Kirwan explores the relationship between Connolly and Padraig Pearse/Sean MacDiarmada of the IRB and how he came to join them in the 1916 Uprising.
BLOOD can now be read at www.black47.com. 1880s Irish farmers fough evictions with boiling water and bees. The Union of Students in Ireland is calling for a change in the way Irish is Taught in School

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NEW CELTIC CDs

Cuig - New Landscapes

New Landscapes
by Cuig
Cutting edge Irish Music.
Genre: Folk: Irish Contemporary
Release Date: 2016

Drive
by Tallymoore
Contemporary Irish Folk
Genre: Folk: Celtic Folk
Release Date: 2016

Two Trees
by Ashley Broder
Layers of mandolin, electric mandolin, fiddle, and cello shape Ashley's beautifully crafted original melodies.
Genre: Folk: Modern Folk
Release Date: 2016

Soft Whispers
by Dearbhail Finnegan & Robin Slater
Inspired by the Holy Land's overpowering presence of tranquility and peace, Dearbhail and Robin produced this cd to share their unforgettable adventure to Israel with with you.
Genre: World: Celtic
Release Date: 2016

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Celtic Music for a Cloudy Day

Greetings Celtic Music Lovers!

April showers, bring May flowers. Right now, it's raining in Birmingham, Alabama. So I guess we can expect a lot of flowers next month. It's kinda sleepy weather. I thought an episode of the podcast that captured that cloudy weather feel might be kinda nice. But don't expect that there won't be some toe tapping involved. I think I captured the Celtic Music for a Cloudy Day.

What bands/musicians would you like to hear on the podcast in the future?

What bands do you follow who have new CDs?

I'd love to know! Email me.

Oh! And we are just 20 reviews shy of 50 for the Best of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast on Amazon. Got a moment? Please go post a review now.

Thank you for your support!

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
April 15, 2016

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC NEWS

PODCAST: It was overcast and threatening to rain when I put together this week’s Irish & Celtic Music Podcast featuring some amazing indie Celtic music from Sarah Marie Mullen, Brian O h’Uiginn, Hanz Araki, New Shilling, Slan, Ed Yother, Bret Blackshear, Jil Chambless & Scooter Muse, Dublin Harpers, Judith Weikle, Boston Blackthorne, Amadan, The Canny Brothers Band, Staggering Jack, Lothlorien.
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BANDS: Sarah Marie Mullen is performing at Scarborough Faire in Texas for the next few weeks. Hanz Araki is on tour with Colleen Raney this month. Ed Yother started up a new Irish music session at Nine Irish Brother in West Lafayette, Indiana on Thursdays as of April 7th. Bret Blackshear is playing at Stogies Cigar Bar in St Augustine, FL on Saturdays. Chambless & Muse will join John Taylor and Ed Miller at Rural Hill Scottish Festival in Huntersville, NC this weekend, April 16-17. Look for The Canny Brother Band at Kings County Memorial Day Benefit in The Salty Dog in Brooklyn, NY. Find links to all these bands in this week's shownotes.

VIDEOS: Want to learn more about the Uillean Pipes? Why every man should wear a kilt?

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NEW CELTIC CDs

We Banjo 3 - Happiness

Happiness
by We Banjo 3
The gold standard of Irish and American roots music. Frontrunners of the affectionately coined "Celtgrass"
Genre: World: Celtic
Release Date: 2016

Adroneline
by Homebound
Homebound is a seven-piece fusion world music band, blending music from several cultures with the linking element of the drone.
Genre: World: Celtic
Release Date: 2016

Matter of Time
by Dallahan
A unique blend of traditional and contemporary music from Ireland, Hungary and elswhere, littered with influences from classical, jazz, funk and balkan.
Genre: Folk: Irish Traditional
Release Date: 2016

Jonathan Schultes
by Jonathan Schultes
A collection of traditional American and Celtic tunes, with a few original pieces inspired by both, all on mountain dulcimer.
Genre: Folk: Appalachian Folk
Release Date: 2016

Don't miss this week's Celtic Music for a Cloudy Day episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.

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Commitment to Celtic Music

Greetings Celtic Music Lovers!

My daughter Inara is getting older. She's starting to take up a lot more time on those days that she's at home. I love that she can walk. However, it's definitely a bigger challenge to keep up with her.

Nevertheless, I am keeping up with her Celtic music education. We listen to the latest podcast each week when it comes out, and while I'm recording it too of course.

A couple days ago, I sent out an email about the Podcast Awards. I want to thank everyone who responded by nominating the podcast. I made one error in that email. This is the preliminary round. Before we can win an award, we have to be nominated first. This round is important to get on the ballot. However, when the next round of voting comes up, that'll be the make or break moment. So thank you for helping us win our third Podcast Award. If you haven't done so yet, nominate the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast for Best Music at www.podcastawards.com.

The Best of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast compilation is just 15 reviews away from our 50+ goal. The reason I am asking for these reviews is because I recently learned that if a book gets over fifty reviews, then Amazon will more likely feature the book. It will rank better in the search results. I'm running an experiment to see if this is the same with music.

If it IS, then this presents a great opportunity for us to help indie Celtic bands. We will review their music, which would mean higher charting, increased sales and possibly a feature by Amazon. That's an incredible opportunity for indie Celtic bands. So if you have a moment, please review the album so I can see the results. It'll take a couple months before we see those. But I will keep you informed.

Oh! And you don't have to give the album 5 stars if you don't think it deserves it. Rate it how you like. You also don't need to write a long review. You can just say, "It's a great album!" or whatever you like. The number of ratings are what matters.

Thank you as always for your generous support.

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
April 22, 2016

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC NEWS

PODCAST: In today’s Celtic Feedback, someone pointed out that I made a commitment to Celtic music years ago. It’s still going strong and growing each and every week as I share more indie Celtic music from artists like Fiddleheads, Academy of Irish Music, Spirited Lads, Chief O’Neill’s Mixed Flock, Hearthfire Duo, The Sorries, Nathan Gourley and Laura Feddersen, Old Man Flanagan’s Ghost, Poitin, Gwilym Morus, Keltikon, Aiden’s Clan, Hair of the Dog, Bang On the Ear, Round the House. Thank you for being on this journey with me and inspiring me to create an awesome Celtic music show each and every week!
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Academy of Irish Music will be at Celtic Fest Chicago in September.

The Spirited Lads are at Irish Wolfhound Restuarant & Pub in Surprise, AZ on April 26th. Their album is available at Mully's Touch of Ireland in Scottsdale!

Nathan Gourley has some new tracks up on SoundCloud.

Hearthfire is back in the studio working on a new album. They're at Nine Irish Brothers in Lafayette, IN on April 29th. The Sorries latest episode of their Scottish Songs Guide is about the song "Bonnie Dundee". They started work on a new album.

Old Man Flanagan's Ghost is in show #5 of the Celtic Music Journal. They are at the 71st Annual Rosedale Mayfair on May 14th.

Poitin is working on a new album that is due out this fall. They are at the Keltsky Kruh in Budyne Nad Ohri, CZ on July 16.

Keltikon are being played on Celtic Folk Punk Radio in Germany. They're performing on May 27 at Grange Florissant in Renens, VD CH

Gwilym Morus has 2 part course on Welsh mythology now available on his website. Listen to the first 3 parts for free.

Hair of the Dog just announced their 2017 Tour of Ireland on March 20-26, 2017. It's run by Hammond Tours so you know it'll be good. On April 30, they perform at The Parting Glass Pub in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Check out The Sorries podcast featuring history of Scottish songs.

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NEW CELTIC CDs

Clear Skies
by Realta
Réalta's second album... a traditional Irish musical extravaganza!
Genre: Folk: Irish Traditional
Release Date: 2016

Apollo Club EP
by Brazos Bottom Boys
The Brazos Bottom Boys return with tunes in the Irish Traditional Music vein
Genre: Folk: Irish Traditional
Release Date: 2016

Reparation
by Gormacha
Vocal, harmony, acoustic slide guitar and bodhrán; exquisite modern Irish folk music from a pre-war blues/gospel era.
Genre: Folk: Irish Contemporary
Release Date: 2016

Chase the Good
by Chris Krag
A Vermont teenager fiddler and composer's take on traditional music.
Genre: Folk: Contra Dance
Release Date: 2016

Different Drummer
by Anna Doak, Brandon Vance & Mark Mendonca

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The Hero’s Return

Greetings Celtic Music Lovers!

I finished another fun episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I already heard back from a 2 patrons saying they loved the show. Thanks. I am excited to share all of this fantastic indie Celtic music with you. I hope you love listening and sharing it with your friends too.

The Podcast Awards nominations close tomorrow on Saturday. If you haven't nominated the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast for Best Music Podcast, go do that right now at www.podcastawards.com.

The Best of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast compilation is just 9 reviews away from our 50+ goal. We are SO close. I can smell it! If we hit that goal, then this experiment might mean better sales for indie Celtic musicians when I start leading a campaign to promote Celtic bands. Please review the album. I will let you know the final results in a couple months.

Oh! And be honest. The goal is 50+ reviews. They don't have to be long or 5 stars if you don't think the album deserves. So just review the album, please!

Finally, members of Burning Bridget Cleary have a side project called House of Hamill. They are kickstarting an album right now and having fun with the videos to promote it too. Go watch and support the album.

Thank you as always for your generous support.

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
April 29, 2016

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC NEWS

PODCAST: Who’s your Celtic music hero? Maybe you’ll find a new one on this week’s podcast with indie Celtic music from New Shilling, Dublin 4, Seamus Stout, Faerydae, Mazz O’Flaherty, Jimi McRae, Heather Dale, Sarah Dinan, The Langer’s Ball, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Acoustra, Kilmaine Saints, Albannach, Rathkeltair, The Sandcarvers, Battlefield Band.
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New Shilling has a great video interview they did with 67 Music. They're performing on May 5th at Cascade Bar & Grill in Vancouver WA.

Seamus Stout is performing at Texas Scottish Festival in Arlington, Texas the weekend of May 14.

Mazz O'Flaherty shared a video from her Sessions of the Shop singing "I Will Stand On This Land" with her grandaughter.

Jimi McRae shared a new video of him reciting recites a few verses from 'the oldest Scottish poem' Y Gododdin in the language it was written in 'Old Welsh'. It was filmed in the Pentland hills and Roslin Glen in Midlothian.

Heather Dale just finished posting Queens of Avalon DVD which is a musical written and performed by Heather telling the story of Camelot from a woman's perspective. Guinevere and Morgana meet as girls and become fast friends. They come of age together, and find themselves holding the reins of destiny. The fate of kingdoms lies in their hands! It will be available for pre-order in a couple weeks.

The Langer's Ball just released their newest album "Whiskey Outlaws". It was reviewed on the Celtic Folk Punk blog.

Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer are finishing up a new album called Paper of Pins. They're performing at Shepley Spring Festival, Shepley, Yorks, UK on May 20th.

Kilmaine Saints are performing on Saturday, May 14 at the Philadelphia Fleadh in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

Albannach are currently on a vacation tour of Cairngorm, Scotland with Brother. You can view pictures of their trip on Tumblr.

Rathkeltair is performing at Riverfront Irish Festival in Cuyahoga Falls, OH on June 12.

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NEW CELTIC CDs

Every week, 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.

It's a light week for New Celtic CDs coming in from Bardmageddon, Solasta, Brendan Hendry & Jonny Toman, and one compilation of various artists. The music varies from traditional Irish to Celtic folk, bluegrass to Western European.

Bardmageddon - Crows & Kings

Crows & Kings
by Bardmageddon
A collection of traditional songs from western Europe featuring guitar, violin, percussion, and voice.
Genre: World: Western European
Release Date: 2016

Solasta
by Solasta
Imaginative and energetic Celtic folk music, blending string roots in the tradition with a diverse pool of influences including jazz, classical and early music.
Genre: Folk: Celtic Folk
Release Date: 2016

Living Roots
by Brendan Hendry & Jonny Toman
The innovative debut album from Brendan Hendry & Jonny Toman that brings together Irish traditional fiddle & 5 string banjo like never before!
Genre: Folk: Irish Traditional
Release Date: 2016

Beartracks: Friends
by Various Artists
Original acoustic music. All cuts include bass, rhythm guitar, mandolin, fiddle and lead guitar. Many include sax, clarinet and penny whistle. Some include 5 string banjo.
Genre: Country: Bluegrass
Release Date: 2016

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Chilling By the Celtic Campfire

Greetings Celtic Music Lovers!

It's so gorgeous outside here Alabama as you'll see on today's New Celtic CDs show. I usually record the show on my porch deck. I have family in town today. So not sure where I'll be recording it. But my goal is to shoot a live show at 2pm CST. If you're free, come drop by. If you know of any new Celtic CDs, share those on the show today. It all happens on our Facebook Live page.

Due to the extremely awesome weather, I got it in my head to do a laid back episode of Celtic music for camping. This one gave me flashbacks to some of my college camping trips. If you make it out into the woods, let me know if it helps you to chill out there. :)

Best of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast compilation just needs FIVE MORE REVIEWS to reach our 50+ goal. You should've received a copy of the album when you signed up to this mailing list. Could you do us a favor and share your review of the album. Thank you!

Finally, this Sunday is Mother's Day. If you missed last year's Mother's Day episode, give it a listen. And I wish all you moms out there a Happy Mother's Day.

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
May 6, 2016

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Did you know that the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was not a weekly show until I launched the Patrons of the Podcast on Patreon?

You get the show each and every week thanks to the generosity of the 150 people who pledge just $1 or more per episode.

For less than the cost of a Starbucks coffee each month, patrons cover the cost of producing this show. These expenses include web hosting, MP3 hosting, advertising, hosting a mailing list, and website maintenance (extremely important due to repeated web server attacks over the last few months). Your pledges also pay for the time I put in to produce the podcast. Plus, I donate 10% of your pledges to Celtic Non-Profits.

Now whenever we hit a Milestone, I bring you an extra-long, 2-hour episode of awesome indie Celtic music. In the past, I've featured bagpipes, fiddles, Celtic rock, instrumentals, Celtic Canadian music and lots more. When we hit our next Miliestone, I will bring you a two-hour special highlighting indie Celtic Women!

You can help make that happen. Become a Patrons of the Podcast Today! A special thanks goes out to Chrystin Pleasants and Frank Donahue, our latest patrons.

And a super special thanks to our Celtic Superstars: Peter Tilghman, Bryan Brake, Chris, John Sharkey White II, Theresa Sullivan, Brendan Nix, John Bilderback, Rian P Kegerreis, Johnny Berry, and Shawn Cali. You folks are totally awesome!

Thank you for listening and sharing the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. And thank you for your continued amazing support.

Irish Celtic Music
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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC NEWS

PODCAST: The weather is getting nicer. I’m feeling in the mood to chill with some Celtic music by the campfire. Here’s some awesome indie Celtic music from Slipjig, Jil Chambless & Scooter Muse, Tania Opland, Pitch the Peat, Ken O’Malley, Rambling Sailors, Darragh McGann, Atlantic Wave, Vintage Wildflowers, Tim Malloys, Celtic Cross, Ockham’s Razor, Castlebay. Kick back with a beer and enjoy!
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Tania Opland will be at the Northwest Renaissance Festival in Eastern WA in July.

Jil Chambless and Scooter Muse will join Ed Miller at the Texas Scottish Festival for the weekend of May 14th in Arlington, TX. Their other band Vulcan Eejits are working on their first album.

Ken O'Malley is performing solo on Thursday, May 12 @ 5:00 PM at The Auld Dubliner in Long Beach, CA.

Rambling Sailors are performing at Scarborough Faire in Waxahachie, TX for the next month.

Atlantic Wave will be at the Milwaukee Highland Games on Sat. June 4, 2016 in Wauwatosa, WI.

Vintage Wildflowers has a new CD called "In Full Bloom". They are performing in Muskogee, OK on June 11 sponsored by Three Rivers Museum.

Celtic Cross is performing at the East Durham Irish Festival on Sat, May 28 East Durham Irish Festival in East Durham, NY.

Ockham's Razor is performing at the Prosser Scottish Fest and Highland Games in Prosser, Washington on Saturday, June 18 @ 1:00 PM.

Castlebay is at the Mystic Sea Music Festival in Mystic, CT on June 9th.

Who's New to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast?
We've received several new submissions to the podcast over the past couple weeks. Stay tuned to hear new music from

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NEW CELTIC CDs

Every week, 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.

The summer festival season is approaching. I think we can expect more music from Celtic bands. This week, the music leans contemporary to Appalachian with a little traditional Irish music thrown in.

goitse - inspired by chance

Inspired by Chance
by Goitse
Hot off the press, ‘Inspired By Chance’ is the fourth and latest studio album released by the band Goitse. The album reflects all of the unexpected inspirations that have brought the band to where they are now.
Genre: Folk: Modern Folk
Release Date: 2016

Line ‘Em Up
by Shilelagh Law
Hard-hitting Irish-American music form the streets of New York.
Genre: Folk: Irish Contemporary
Release Date: 2016

Un Italiano a Dublino
by Grace O’Malley Quartet
“Un Italiano a Dublino”, is a musical journey where the Grace O’ Malley Quartet recounts, through five long tracks, the environment encountered by Francesco Saverio Geminiani England and Ireland. Spiritual melodies, Gaelic tunes and traditional dances together with the 4 Scottish Songs
Genre: Folk: Irish Traditional
Release Date: 2016

Irish Love Songs
by Craig Duncan
A traditional instrumental recording celebrating the romance of the Emerald Isle.
Genre: World: Celtic
Release Date: 2016

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Celtic Music to the Rescue

Greetings Celtic Music Lovers!

I gotta say I'm feeling really good about the podcast these days. The past couple of years have seen a lot of changes. The show has gone weekly.The Celtic Music Magazine is fun and engaging. I started TWO new live streaming video news shows on Facebook that are promoting indie Celtic bands better than ever.

It's the last two that have most excited me. In fact, I'm very close to achieving a full promotional schedule that will do wonders for indie Celtic bands. I'm just waiting to hear back from some helpers whose emails I missed over the past few weeks. It's getting better and better. If you'd like to help me out. I'd be honored to have you.

The show is rocking too. It's still coming out weekly with zero problems meeting my deadlines. Heck! The only difficult part is actually promoting MY music. I keep forgetting that part.

So I guess this is a good time to point out that tonight, I have a live streaming internet performance on Concert Window at 8pm CST.

Yes. It's on the internet. So you can watch me anywhere in the world. It's also pay-what-you-want. Any amount is fine and you can watch me perform Irish Drinking Songs, which is the theme of the concert this month. Come watch me tonight, May 12!

This is my last pitch for Best of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast compilation. If I can just get THREE MORE REVIEWS, we will hit my 50+ goal. What does that mean? Well, it could help promote the podcast and the bands on the compilation by getting the album featured by Amazon or higher on the search engines. Any review is fine. So please share your review of the album. You don't have to say you love it. Just be honest and share. Thank you!

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
May 12, 2016

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC NEWS

PODCAST: When you’re down and out, the weather’s bad, or your just not in the mood to face another day of work, there’s nothing like Celtic music to lift you up. So let today’s show get deep inside you and rescue from the monotony of the world with indie Irish and Celtic music from We Banjo 3, Kennedy’s Kitchen, Bow Triplets, Mabon, The Secret Commonwealth, New Shilling, Dave Wilson and Willie B., Culann’s Hounds, Dun Aengus, Clan of Celts, Steel Clover, River Drivers, Syr, Colleen Raney.
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CELTIC FLASHBACK: Celtic Flashback--Irish and Celtic music from The Beggarmen, Mrs. Ferris' Pighouse Collection Fire in the Kitchen, DAMANTA (Elegwen O'Maoileoin),Marc Gunn, LabGraal Official, Aisling, NUA, Bad Haggis, Gennady Sherman, No Fixed Abode, Ancient Times, Melanie Gruben.
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We Banjo 3 has a new single and video for it called "Happiness". They're touring in Ireland now and will be at Roscommon Arts Centre on May 25.

Kennedy's Kitchen are performing at Osh Kosh Irish Fest on the Weekend of June 11.

Bow Triplet are performing at Ljungbackastämman 2016 in Sweden on July 24.

Jamie Smith's MABON was recorded a LIVE SESSION ON BBC RADIO'S 'WORLD ON 3'. They have a new album out called "The Space Between".

The Secret Commonwealth is performing at the Tennessee Renaissance Festival throughout May.

Clan of Celts have a new music video for their song "Please Don't Send Me Home". They're currently on a European and UK tour with The Rumjacks.

Steel Clover is at Allegany County Celtic Festival in Belmont, NY on Saturday, June 4.

The River Drivers song "Cumann na mBan" made the Top Ten Songs of the Week by the Alternate Root. They are at Delaware Canal Festival in Bristol, PA on June 17.

Syr is back in the studio. You can find them in Columbia, SC on May 20, 2016 at Delaney’s Music Pub.

Colleen Raney kicks off a big Pacific Northwest Tour this week starting at Old St. Francis School in Bend, Oregon. She just moved to Maine. So look for more gigs in the Northeast after the summer.

NEW SUBMISSIONS THIS WEEK:

The Freestylers of Piping
Description: From Los Angeles, California, The Freestylers of Piping is an exciting new group united by a passion for bagpiping and drumming, yet held together by a thirst for artistic creativity and musical experimentation, the result of this unique collaboration is a quartet whose approach to traditional instruments is as contemporary and diverse as the musical backgrounds of its four members.

Ranging in stylistic influences from percussion ensemble to contemporary pop, from hip-hop rhythms to hardcore punk, from be-bop jazz to modern pipe band arrangements, The Freestylers’ innovative musical style holds up to its namesake. It is free from a particular style while constantly pushing the envelope. It is excitingly contemporary without ever fully turning its back on its roots.

Personal Fact: Our favorite gig is the annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games in North Carolina where we have performed for the past two years.

Leaping Lulu

Description: Leaping Lulu, is a neo-traditional Celtic folk band based in Logan, Utah. They adopted its name from a jig composed by Greg Boardman. In addition to their solo concerts and Celtic Circle collaborations with Irish dancers, Leaping Lulu is highly regarded for their Contra Dance music.

Personal Fact: Liz and Sara both have Scottish heritage. Liz has relatives in Gourock, Scotland who have shared their amazing collection of Malts (Whisky). Liz's favourite trip to Scotland included a visit to Duarte Castle and Oban, then to Aberdeen where her grandparents lived before immigrating to Canada.

* I'd love for you to join me on a Celtic Invasion Vacation in 2017! Where would you like to go?

NEW CELTIC CDs

Every week, 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.

There's a lot of great traditional songs and tunes that were released this week, plus, some Renaissance festival Celtic music, sea shantys and even some European bagpipe rock with music from Molly's Revenge, Ann Kirrane, Murphy Roche Irish Music Club, Sile Denvir, Robbie Greig, Rivka Levin, Rogues & Wenches, Wutas.

Molly's Revenge - Lift

Lift
by Molly's Revenge
A quiet beauty only hinted at before has now emerged as a foil for the wall of wailing pipes and fiddle that is the hallmark sound of Molly's Revenge.
Genre: World: Celtic
Release Date: 2016

Behind Yon Mountain
by Ann Kirrane
A selection of fine songs and personal favourites from the Irish tradition. For mail orders of cd and all information visit Ann's website at www.annkirrane.com
Genre: Folk: Celtic Folk
Release Date: 2016

The Tradition Continues
by Murphy Roche Irish Music Club
There's a long tradition of Irish music in Chicago, and judging by the talent of the young musicians playing their hearts out here, clearly the future is bright. -- Liz Carroll
Genre: World: Celtic
Release Date: 2016

Caithréim: Ceol Agus Amhráin Ó Dhrámaí An Phiarsaigh
by Síle Denvir
Music and song from the plays of Patrick Pearse
Genre: Folk: Irish Traditional
Release Date: 2016

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Wild Geese in a Summer Storm

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Yesterday was my daughter Inara's first birthday. How does the Gunn family celebrate birthdays? With a trip to the beach! Well, I wish we could do that every time, but we are jonesing for a wee escape. So we are off.

For that reason, I pre-recorded episodes of the New Celtic CDs and Celtic Music News shows. They will be out on Friday and Monday at 2pm as planned. Go watch them on Facebook. It's a great way to find out what's new in the Celtic Music world.

Thank you so much for you kind and generous support of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I hope you love this week's show like I do. It's totally rockin'!

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
May 19, 2016

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Thank you for listening and sharing the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. And thank you for your continued amazing support.

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC NEWS

PODCAST: It’s funny how when I come up with an episode title I like, the whole show seems to take on a mood that seems just like the title. That’s certainly the case for the Wild Geese in a Summer Storm. Just wait til you get to the bagpipes. If that doesn’t bring it home, nothing will. Great indie Celtic music from Hearthfire Duo, Andy Lamy, An Triur, Battlefield Band, Rebecca Gilbert and Kellswater Bridge, Jed Marum, Black Market Haggis, McGinty, Scottish Octopus, Mickey Coleman, The Freestylers of Piping, Niteworks, Murder the Stout, Leaping Lulu.
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Hearthfire is working on a new album. They are at House of Guinness, Waukesha on May 21.

Clarinetist Andy Lamy is on an Ireland Tour for "The New Blackthorn Stick" August 6-18.

The digital release of Origin by Rebecca Gilbert and Kellswater Bridge is now also available on Amazon and iTunes.

Jed Marum got a great review of his new album "Calla's Waltz". He's performing on in Jun 3 New Orleans, LA The Irish House with Lonestar Stout.

Black Market Haggis are performing at Spicefest in Huntsville on June 11.

Niteworks was reviewed in fRoots Mag. Find them at Bearded Theory Festival in Catton Hall, Walton-on-trent, UK.

Leaping Lulu is performing at Logan Summerfest Arts Faire in Logan, UT.

* I'd love for you to join me on a Celtic Invasion Vacation in 2017! Where would you like to go?

NEW CELTIC CDs

Every week, 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.

There's a lot more traditional Irish music with some not-so-traditional and contemporary Irish thrown in on this week's New Celtic CDs show with new albums from Tobermore, Choonz, Tony Reidy, Pat Razket, Paul Gardner, Pauline Scanlon.

Tobermore - Kisses

Kisses
by Tobermore
Pure and abundant Irish and american folk music
Genre: Folk: Celtic Folk
Release Date: 2016

Live at the Wodanhalle
by Choonz
Fantastic live music from premiere Irish traditional music band "Choonz" recorded at the Wodanhalle, Freiburg, Germany
Genre: Folk: Irish Traditional
Release Date: 2016

Round Tower Blues
by Tony Reidy
Irish singer/songwriter effortlessly mixes themes from his West of Ireland childhood with a contemporary edginess and poetic lyricism. “A powerful questioning voice for the ordinary man.” - Colin Irwin, fRoots
Genre: Folk: Celtic Folk
Release Date: 2016

Legends & Tales
by Pat Razket
Pirate folk music.
Genre: Folk: Irish Traditional
Release Date: 2016

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Celtic Fun in the Sun, Nominated for Podcast Awards

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Greetings Celtic Music Lovers!

My family and I had a GREAT time at the beach last weekend. On the drive back, we stopped off at a local restaurant chain called Cheeseburger in Paradise. Bob Marley was piped through the speakers. It got me thinking..Jimmy Buffet and Bob Marley, what says beach more than that?

That's the question I wanted to answer when I decided to put together this week's Celtic beach show of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I think I did a pretty good job. But I'd like to know what you think. Send me your comments about the show, or your own Celtic beach music suggestions, and don't forget to VOTE in the CELTIC TOP 20!

Speaking of the Celtic Top 20, I was listening to last week's show, when I decided to find out how easy it is to vote. I listened for my favorite bands. Then I went to the shownotes to vote... I found it wasn't as easy as I'd like...mostly because my memory sucks. So I made a couple small changes.

You will now find the link to vote at the bottom of the shownotes, near the list of bands, as well as at the top of the page. Second, when you click the link, you can immediately post the two band names before you need to add the episode number and your name and email address. I think this should make it easier than ever to vote for the best of 2016.

Finally, I just got word that the Podcast Awards officially open voting on May 29th. You can vote for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast once a day for 15 days to help us win. If you're like me, you're sure to forget. That's why I setup a reminder mailing list. Subscribe here and starting May 29th until June 12th, will email you a reminder. Plus, I'll even send you a few bonus bits to make it worth your time.

I hope you enjoy this week's show!

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
May 26, 2016

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PATRONAGE HAS ITS PERKS

Every week, I try to thank all of the awesome Patrons of the Podcast. I tell you why it's important to support the show. What I don't tell you is what you get when you become a patron who helps cover expenses like web hosting, advertising, website repair, and of course my time in producing the show, as well as all the videos I'm releasing on Facebook.

Sure, if you we hit a Milestone, then you'll get a two-hour episode of the podcast. But Patrons of the Podcast get more!

Patrons are the first people to hear the show, which comes out on Thursday. But I send it to You as soon as it is done, usually Monday through Wednesday. Occasionally, I add 10-20 minutes more music. This is exclusively available to you generous Patrons.

Best of all, membership is available for as little as $1 per episode. You can even set a monthly maximum. And let's not forget, 10% of all the money raised goes back to the Celtic community as a donation to Celtic non-profits.

It's pretty awesome. So become a Patron today. Let's get a 2-hour special highlighting Celtic women!

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC NEWS

PODCAST: My family and I went to the beach. I came back a little redder with desire to hear some Celtic beach music. What would that sound like, especially with Memorial Day approaching. Here’s some indie Celtic music from Maggie Sansone, Ciara Considine, The Elders, Allan Yn Y Fan, Karan Casey, Marc Gunn, Eilis Crean, MacTalla Mor, The Whiskey Boys, Linda Marie Smith, Sprag Session, Devils Water, Barleyjuice, Stanley & Grimm.
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CELTIC FLASHBACK FOR MEMORIAL DAY: Today’s show celebrates those people died while serving in the armed forces. Thank you for your service! Hear Memorial Day Celtic music from Alabannach, Seamus Kennedy, Rising Gael, Jim McKenna, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, 3 Pints Gone, Jimi McRae and Sam Okoo, The Celtic Rebels Band, Susan Kidney/Donna Germano, Bedlam Bards & Marc Gunn, The Kreellers, The Rogues, Enter the Haggis, Musical Blades.

The Elders are booking their 2016 Tour of Ireland with Moxie Strings in October. They are performing at Downtown Days festival in Lees Summit, MO on June 4.

Allanynyfan was featured by the Arts Council of Wales along with Malinky for their gig on June 9th at Newbridge Memo and Friday 10th June Victoria Hall, Llanwrtyd Wells.

Karan Casey is all over the map this summer. She's in Cardiff Wales on Sunday June 5th before heading on to Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, and then the U.S. and Canada.

Marc Gunn just released a Kindle eBook that works in conjunction with his upcoming album Pirates vs. Dragons. You can even listen to a podcast of it. The album is available in July. You can watch me perform a free show on Concert Window on Thursday, June 2.

Eilis Crean is an instructor for The Irish Gift which promotes the East Galway music tradition and aims to promote, revive, preserve and celebrate the traditional Irish culture in Tennessee.

You can watch a live video of Linda Marie Smith singing "Mearra" on her Facebook page. She's performing July 24th at Rolling Meadows Library in IL.

Devils Water is performing at Stepping Stones Festival, Cumbria, U.K. on the weekend of June 11th.

Barleyjuice are performing for the Celtic Fling at the PA Renaissance Faire, in Manheim, PA on June 26. The recently solved the mystery of why when you put one of their CDs into be played, a different band name came up. Read about it on their Facebook page.

Stanley and Grimm are performing Wednesday, June 22 at the Stanley Steam Convention in Kingfield, ME.

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NEW CELTIC CDs

Possibilities
by Donnelly
With this album, we are taking you on a musical journey that stretches from the small farming towns of North Carolina, all the way to the Highlands of Scotland. These are some of the band's favorite tunes. We hope you will love them as much as we do.
Genre: World: Celtic
Release Date: 2016

The Long View
by Suzanne Williams
Flute with guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, harp and brass accompaniments in an Appalachian flavor.
Genre: Folk: Celtic Folk
Release Date: 2016

The Ceili Album: Humours of Bandon, St Patrick's Day & Sweets of May
by Anton & Sully
Irish Dance Music
Genre: Folk: Irish Traditional
Release Date: 2016

Beyond the Pale
by Billy Mulligan
Original Songs in the folk-rock tradition steeped in Irish roots.
Genre: Folk: Irish Contemporary
Release Date: 2016

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Golden Gloves of Celtic Music

Greetings Celtic Music Lovers!

I'm gonna do a quick newsletter today. The week was turned around due to summer time changes in babysitting.

I want to send you a reminder that you can now vote for us in the Podcast Awards. We were nominated under Best Music. So you can vote once a day until June 12th for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and other podcasts at podcastawards.com.

Vote for us for Best Music Podcast. Here's some more to vote for you if you like:

Entertainment: Renaissance Festival Podcast

TV & Film: OutlanderCast (for those who enjoy that kilted show)

If you want a daily reminder and 3 bonus 6-pack podcast episodes, subscribe here. I'll send them to you in the emails.

Thank you for all your support!

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
June 2, 2016

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PATRONAGE HAS ITS PERKS

Sure, if you we hit a Milestone, then you'll get a two-hour episode of the podcast. But Patrons of the Podcast get more!

It's pretty awesome. So become a Patron today because were are helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. Let's get a 2-hour special highlighting Celtic women! Thanks to our newest Patrons: Jodie Purgahn, Rita Barnowski, Stephen Bernhardt.

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC NEWS

PODCAST: Put on your golden gloves and lets have another round of indie Celtic music from Poor Man’s Fortune, Wicked Tinkers, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Green Tea, Julia Lane, Damh the Bard, Across the Pond, Skeleton McKee, Sean Orr, Jiggernaut, Saor Patrol, Sons of Malarkey, The Canny Brothers Band, Rising Gael.
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CELTIC FLASHBACK: Let's step back a year and enjoy some fantastic Irish and Celtic songs and tunes from Duncan Cameron, Hawp, Clandestine, Jameson’s Revenge, Runa, Atlantic Wave, Poitin, Con Durham & Maz O’Flaherty, Sybil and Sorley, The Jolly Rogues, The Indulgers, Lexington Field, Avalon Rising, Beth Patterson& Patrick O’Flaherty. You can reach this show directly atcelticmusicpodcast.com/201.

Check our Facebook page on Monday!

* I'd love for you to join me on a Celtic Invasion Vacation in 2017! Where would you like to go?

NEW CELTIC CDs

The Scots Tale in Story and Song.
by John David Coupland
A sweeping view of Scottish history told in the Bardic tradition of story and song.
Genre: Folk: Celtic Folk
Release Date: 2016

Celtic Shades
by Jamie O'Brien
Finally, the long-awaited follow-up album to "Many's The Mile, Love..." featuring traditional and contemporary Celtic songs and tunes.
Genre: World: Celtic
Release Date: 2016

Our Bronx Irish Roots
by Cunningham Brothers Band
Rocking Updated versions of Irish Traditional music.
Genre: Easy Listening: Adult contemporary
Release Date: 2016

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Will Castles Stop the Roving Celt?

Greetings Celtic Music Lovers!

In just one week, I'm off on my Celtic Invasion of Cornwall. I'm already planning some podcast specials in The Celtfather. If I can find the bandwidth to do some Facebook Live events, I will try to do those as well. If not, I'll will post lots o'videos on the Podcast Facebook page, and even more on my Personal Fan Page.

In today's newsletter, I'll share the newest show as well as a a Celtic Flashback from over 10 years ago. I share some important news about the Facebook Video Shows and your last chance to vote for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast in this year's Podcast Awards.

Thank you for all your support!

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
June 9, 2016

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

PODCAST: The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast has one last chance to win Best Music Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Will you help the Celts be victorious? Go vote! Then enjoy another episode of indie Celtic music from Black Market Haggis, Reel Treble Band, Bat Kinane, The Flying Toads, The Black Velvet Band, Emerald Rose, Runa, Martyn Wylde, Maidens IV, Byrne and Kelly, The Langer’s Ball, Fiddlers 3, The Fisitcuffs, Rathkeltair, Erin’s Guild.
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CELTIC FLASHBACK: Enjoy awesome indie Irish & Celtic Music from Tears for Beers, Bow Triplets, Ed Miller, Cady Finlayson & Vita Tanga,Brobdingnagian Bards, Rise, Cluan, Don Grieve Music, Clandestine, Sligo Rags, Stonering, Fathom, athas, Carl Peterson. Listen. Like. Share. Subscribe to Download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free.
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FACEBOOK VIDEO SHOWS: First, let me apologize for the inconsistency of shows of recent. I am fine tuning these shows to try and maximize reach and my time. This week, I skipped the New Celtic CDs show due to time and then merged into the Celtic Music News show. It worked for me.

Of course, changes will still occur as I fly to Cornwall and my schedule gets really messed up. I don't even know if I'll do any shows while I'm traveling. So stay tuned. I may also skip publishing this newsletter or do a very minimalistic version.

VOTE IN PODCAST AWARDS: There are just three days left for you to vote for the Irish & Celtic Music POdcast in the Podcast Awards at podcastawards.com. Please vote for us for Best Music Podcast.

Here's some more to vote for you if you like:

Best Entertainment: Renaissance Festival Podcast
Best TV & Film: OutlanderCast (for those who enjoy that kilted show)

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CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS: Wanna join me a Celtic Invasion Vacation in 2017? If you think you will be able to attend, where would you like to go?

PATRONAGE HAS ITS PERKS

The success of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is due to the generosity of people like you. Your generous pledge of as little as $1 per episode covers the cost of producing the show, as well as my time in producing it. Best of all, I donate 10% of your pledges to Celtic non-profits each month. Whenever we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode of Celtic Music. We are working towards a two-hour special on Celtic Women.

What do you get?

Regular episodes 1-3 days before they are officially published on Thursday
Bonus episodes unique to Patreon every few months, as well as occasional extended episodes
Discounts on podcast merch
When we hit a Big Milestone, you get a two-hour episode of the podcast. Next up is a feature on the Women in Celtic music

You get all of this for just $1 per episode. And you can also limit how much you spend each month!

Plus, you help cover my time in producing the show, and 10% of your pledges go to non-profits to promote Celtic culture and community, frequently supporting Celtic festivals. Your small pledge has big benefits.

Special thanks to our Celtic Superstars: Peter Tilghman, Bryan Brake, John Sharkey White, II, Theresa Sullivan, Brendan Nix, John Bilderback, Rian P Kegerreis, Steven, Johnny Berry, Shawn Cali.

Become a Patron today because you can help celebrate Celtic culture through music.

NEW CELTIC CDs

The Raven's Rock
by Cillian Vallely
Cillian Vallely, piper of Irish supergroup Lúnasa, has released The Raven’s Rock, his solo debut. It features a number of all-star players, including his brothers Niall & Caoimhin Vallely, Sean Óg Graham & Ryan McGiver on guitar and fiddler Jeremy Kittel.
Genre: World: Celtic
Release Date: 2016

Resonance
by Amala
Harp & guitar music from Ireland & elsewhere.
Genre: World: Celtic
Release Date: 2016

A Bit of a Doo
by Arfur Doo and the Toerags
Debut album from a five piece folk band from Essex, playing traditional tunes and songs. Driving rhythms and fast paced tunes.
Genre: Folk: Folk-Rock
Release Date: 2016

Claddagh
by Mark Butler & And Friends
Traditional Irish folk songs and music
Genre: Folk: Irish Traditional
Release Date: 2016

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Raised on Black and Tans

Greetings Celtic Music Lovers!

I had an incredible time on my Celtic Invasion of Cornwall. Some of my favorite things were climbing Tintagel, horseback riding on a beach, and visiting a folk session in Appledore. My invaders are still posting pictures. Mine are now on the Marc Gunn fan page. I also have two episodes of The Celtfather that are now online as well. And yesterday, I released a music video featuring scenes from the trip.

I'm disappointed to announce we did not win in this year's Podcast Awards. But there's always next year. Thank you so much for voting. We had a great turnout. I appreciate all your support. And a big congrats to the winners.

With this week's show done, I'm actually heading back to England. My wife has a conference. So we are turning it into a family vacation. Don't worry though. I have a show ready for you on the 7th. So I'll keep the music flowing!

Here's thsi week's show with great indie Celtic music from Leaping Lulu, We Banjo 3, 3 Pints Gone, Ron Cody, Rowan, Willie McCulloch, Gaelic Storm, Ginger Ackley, Mason Brown, Ceol Gan Achar, Old Man Flanagan’s Ghost, Amadan, John Byrne Band, A Band of Rogues, Saor Patrol.
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Thank you for all your support!

Slainte!
Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
June 30, 2016

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

PODCAST: I’m back from my Celtic Invasion of Cornwall. We had an incredible invasion visiting Tintagel, Eden Project, Stonehenge, Glastonbury Abbey, Chalice Well, some stone circles, horse riding and more. It was a brilliant trip. Before I start planning for 2017, I want to share some more great indie Celtic music from Leaping Lulu, We Banjo 3, 3 Pints Gone, Ron Cody, Rowan, Willie McCulloch, Gaelic Storm, Ginger Ackley, Mason Brown, Ceol Gan Achar, Old Man Flanagan’s Ghost, Amadan, John Byrne Band, A Band of Rogues, Saor Patrol.
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CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS: Wanna join me a Celtic Invasion Vacation in 2017? If you think you will be able to attend, where would you like to go?

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NEW CELTIC CDs

Sing
by Jennifer Licko
Genre: World: Celtic
Release Date: 2016

Tone Chamber
by Rachel Bell
Traditional music with a contemporary twist, drawing from French, Celtic, contra dance, and English influences and performed on accordion, fiddle, piano, mandolin, clarinet, and guitar.
Genre: Folk: Celtic Folk
Release Date: 2016

Half Empty Half Full
by Flat Out
Flat Out from Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland are cousins Ciara O'Donnell and Mark O'Donnell plus friends Bríd O'Donnell and Harry Lawlor. Coming from a traditional Irish music background, all members perform lead and backing vocals depending on the song and between them play guitar, fiddle, accordion, harp, bodhrán, flute and tin whistle.
Genre: World: Celtic
Release Date: 2016

After Ten
by Vey and Reynolds
"After Ten" is an intriguing folk album with thought provoking lyrics.
Genre: Folk: Irish Traditional
Release Date: 2016

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