Celtic Invasion Vacation: Donegal Ireland

With podcasts coming along a little more slowly, here are some visual updates on the vacation for everyone! I look forward to posting the next podcast soon to share the fun of the trip! Some dancing – Donegal Style – with Fidil! Some Wine and Good Company And finally, the Wishing Chair in Bundoran! To […]

#213: Uilleann Pipes on the Giant’s Causeway

I don’t have enough uilleann pipe music in my iTunes. So I was a bit surprised when I picked music for this week’s Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and heard three different uillieann pipers in the set. Enjoy the great indie Celtic music from Rachel Hair Trio, Patrick D’Arcy, The Gothard Sisters, Jim McKenna, Bard & Company, […]

How to Manage Social Media for Musicians

I’ve said it before. I’m not very good at social media. Part of the problem is that it just overwhelms me. So I’m trying to put all of my social media outlets into semi-neat boxes online so that I can actually try and better manage them. Here’s where I list and define them so far: […]

#212: Back from Donegal

I got back from my annual Celtic Invasion Vacation. I spent the past week invading Donegal and the Giant’s Causeway. At home, with a new baby, I don’t have a lot of time, but I wanted to make sure you had a show to enjoy. So listen to great indie Celtic music from Athena Tergis, […]

Breakfast with the Celtfather in Ireland: Celtic Invasion of Donegal 2015

Well, we’ve reached Donegal, and are currently enjoying our stay in a cottage by Mt.Charles! Though I’d initially intended to put out more podcasts during the trip, but because I’m enjoying putting more production into each one, several of them will probably be posted after the trip. There are only so many hours in the […]

Celtic Music Flashback #130: The Masterharper’s Ball

Enjoy a Celtic Music Flashback to 2012 of one of our most-downloaded episodes of the podcast featuring Celtic music from IONA, Tania Opland and Mike Freeman, Colleen Raney & Colm MacCarthaigh, Leah Jorgensen, The Duplets, Sgian Dubh, Keltic Kudzu, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, The Stubby Shillelaghs, Lexington Field, Plantec, Rathkeltair, Gillian Boucher, Ed […]

Exploring the Titanic: Celtic Invasion of Donegal 2015

Here we are in Belfast, Ireland! Though a little rain swept up to welcome us, and my luggage apparently declined to make the journey to Belfast, we’re safe and going to explore the Titanic! Belfast is home to the Titanic Belfast, a museum dedicated to the creation, story, and aftermath of the Titanic. Interesting Fact: The […]

Ireland Air Travel Tips: Celtic Invasion Vacation 2015

It’s time to fly! Even though just a few hours after leaving, the absence of my family is keenly felt – but hopefully they’ll be able to come with me on a future Celtic Invasion! Travel Tips: When adding Luggage Tags, always put one on the outside, and one on the inside! They’re flimsy, and […]

#211: Gone to Ireland, Back Soon!

I was really hoping to finish two shows before I left for Ireland. Sadly, that will not be the case. With a new baby, I just ran out of time. In fact, this week’s Irish & Celtic Music Podcast will feature less talk and more awesome music for you to enjoy with Irish Celtic music […]