Ever since I created The Celtfather podcast, I have been unhappy with the design. I’m just not great with design. Fortunately, I know people who are. Once again, I want to thank James McDaniel II for creating this awesome new graphic for the show. And also a thanks to Gary R. Hook who took the […]
Monthly Archives: September 2015
ContraFlow, Sick Kids, Beach Insights / CF#46
I had big plans for another Celtic Travel episode of The Celtfather. But alas, sick kids left me a little tired. So instead, I decided to ramble on about some upcoming news about ContraFlow this weekend and share some cool insights about our weekend at the Beach. To subscribe, go to iTunes, or go to […]
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#225: Irish Music Farewell to Erin
You are in for a treat. This week, I have a bunch of new Irish music to share with you that includes some real gems. You’re gonna have a blast with music from Banshee in the Kitchen, Ilse De Ziah, The Boston Harbor Bhoys, Becky Taylor, Carolina Ceili, Jed Marum, Emerald Accent, Barrowburn, Count 4dB, Wild […]
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Slainte Mhaith (Lyrics)
“Slainte Mhaith” lyrics and music Marc Gunn, November 9, 2014 Performed by Kilted Kings From CD: Name On My Soul * Slainte mhaith. Slainte mhaith Here’s to your good health one and all If you’re soul feels rather thirsty And you hear the craythur call Then raise up your glass Say, “Slainte mhaith” Many times […]
Celtic Travel as a Priority in Your Life / CF#45
Traveling will fill your life with joy and satisfaction. You experience life more fully when you hit the road and leave your comfort zone. I’ve felt its rewards more fully through my years on the road. I’ve grown and learned a lot, much like Mark Twain. Twain wrote: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many […]
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Focus on your Dream for Success / CF#44
Recently, my friend Laramie Williams approached me for advice on how to follow his dreams. While I wouldn’t consider myself the highest authority in the land, this got me thinking and I wanted to tell my story about how I went about pursuing and eventually achieving my dreams. I have always wanted to be a musician, […]
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#224: Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day
Today, we are Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day. To celebrate, I started with a lot of fun, traditional Irish tunes… then I got carried away and just had a blast sharing Celtic music from Eilis Crean, Flook, Hank Cramer, Beyond the Pale, Merry Wives of Windsor, Darcy Nair, Brobdingnagian Bards, Appalachian Celtic Consort, Aisling, Three Mile […]
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Dragon Con 2015 Review, Emerald Rose, Drinking Songs / CF#43
I had an amazing time at DragonCon 2015! The Firefly Drinking Songs and Hobbit Drinking Songs concerts were huge and a ton of fun! The Brobdingnagian Bards concerts were fantastic (though a blur), followed by an excellent set with Tom Smith. And thanks to the tremendous help of my Atlanta Street Team, we’ve hit a […]
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Dragon Con 2015, Chaz Kemp Interview, Art Nouveau, Pandora Celtica / CF#42
Live (Ish) from DragonCon 2015! This has been a phenomenal DragonCon with amazing gigs and audiences! As we’ve reached Monday morning, the Con is winding down, but there’s still plenty to do. There’s a lot to do in the upcoming weeks, but for now, I’d like to highlight the work of a friend of mine, […]
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#223: Traditional Music with Celtic Roots
I’m back with another fantastic episode where I dig into some of the great Celtic music in my archives from the traditional to Celtic rock. It’s gonna be a wild, fun show with music from Full Gael, William Coulter & Friends, Kailyarders, Bonnie Rideout, Linda Connell Studley, Jerry McLean and Blackthorne Aire, Celia Ramsay, Emerald Rose, […]
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