#189: Have a Happy New Year

It’s New Year’s eve and we’re gonna kick off the new year with show #189 and some Irish Celtic music from Michael Black, The Gothard Sisters, Kennedy’s Kitchen, Culann’s Hounds, The Duplets, The Makem & Spain Brothers, New Shilling, Acoustalyn, Atlantic Wave, Mairi Morrison & Alasdair Roberts, The Indulgers, The McCabes, Black 47, Ed Miller. www.celticmusicpodcast.com […]

Adventures in Rhythm & Folk

I remember when I first started playing the autoharp. my first real gig was at a Renaissance festival. Andrew and I were picking songs that we would play. then we worked up arrangements. “frog kissin’” was one of those early songs. i learned it from a Christian musician named Ed Kilbourne. it was poppy and […]

#188: Peaceful Celtic Christmas

This peaceful Celtic Christmas music show #188 is your Silent Night on Christmas eve featuring Irish Celtic music from Eileen Ivers, The Gothard Sisters, Gaelica, John McGaha, Stanley & Grimm, Vince Conaway, Legacy with Jim Flanagan, Bonnie Rideout, Golden Bough, The Rogues, Liz Madden, Stonecircle, Banshee in the Kitchen, Julia Lane, Cherish the Ladies. www.celticmusicpodcast.com […]

Christmas Memories #13 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

Right after I finished recording episode #12 of the 12-part series on my Celtic Christmas Greetings podcast, I realized I forgot some Christmas memories that were shared by Nathan Deese, who played flute and other instruments on the album. So I thought I’d share a bonus episode with you. Celtic Christmas Notes I feature “Yule Log […]

Best Celtic Christmas CDs You Should Own #12 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

The 12-part series of Celtic Christmas Greetings comes to an end today, but not the podcast. In fact, I plan to release more Celtic Christmas music and stories through this podcast in the future. So please stay subscribed. In part 12, I share my pick of some of the best Celtic Christmas CDs that you […]

Christmas with Family… and Hobbits #11 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

Christmas is a time of celebration with family. One of my many families extends outside of my personal one and goes to The Shire, a magical place that appears in central Kentucky every three years. It’s there that I met Nancy Flynn who wrote the final song on my Celtic Christmas Greetings album. Celtic Christmas Notes I […]

Christmas Lullaby #10 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

I had some funny ideas and misconceptions you have about parenthood as I share in today’s podcast. I learned a valuable lesson that I share with other work-from-home parents. Celtic Christmas Notes I feature “Silent Night” from my album Celtic Christmas Greetings Baby wearing for stay-at-home parents Subscribe to the Celtic Christmas Podcast for more great Celtic […]

Snowfall Waking Up on Christmas Morning #9 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

A Christmas story as a child complete with Star Wars figures, snowball fights, and the miracle of Christmas morning. Find out why I love snow and Christmas. You’ll also learn who my #1 editor is and why I need one. Celtic Christmas Notes I play “Snowfall” from my album Celtic Christmas Greetings Nathan Deese plays flute […]

Does It Snow in Ireland? Frosty Knows #8 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

Did you know that Frosty the Snowman was based in a particular city? You’ll learn that fact and find out who the celebrity voice is in the TV show. Find out why I made a few adjustments to the song for my own “Frosty the Irish Snowman” for my CD Celtic Christmas Greetings. Celtic Christmas Notes I play […]