Good morning. It's Friday, Oct 15. Sad news in the Celtic music world. I'll get you caught up.
- WILD ROVER #528
- Ciana, The Glory Reel, Eira, Willowgreen, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Devils Water, Jen Midkiff, Amelia Hogan, Dustin Cooper, Bill Mullen, Mickey Coleman, Dom Duff, Plunk Murray, Niteworks, Gaelynn Lea
2. ONE MONTH LEFT TO VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20
- Every year, I publish the Celtic Top 20. This is your pick of the best, most-popular songs of the year. But to make the show great, I need you to vote for your favorite songs in each episode.
- Just list each of the bands performing those favorite songs to quickly and easily cast your vote.
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3. EXPERIENCE THE ‘REAL IRELAND’
- Inishfree Irish Music Tours are tours are for people who don’t like tours but who love music and travel. They take small groups of like-minded people on intimate musical excursions around Ireland. You’ll experience the best traditional music and scenery the country has to offer in the company of experienced Irish guides and drivers. Their tours are led by some of the best folk singer-songwriters in the United States, Canada and Ireland.
4. SHINY FAERY REALM
- Be careful when visiting the Fairy Forts of Ireland. You could become a permanent resident, imprisoned by the fae.
- Some folk find it difficult to express themselves. A lot like Marc Gunn and Malcolm Reynolds on the TV show, Firefly. It's all on Pub Songs & Stories #240.
5. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST
- Just like the bands you listen to each week, the podcast relies on your generosity and financial support. It allows us to create a free show for thousands of people week. It only costs you as little as one dollar per episode on Patreon.
- A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Samir Malak, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson Designs, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali
6. RIP Paddy Moloney
- One of the founders and the band leader of The Chieftains passed away on Oct 12. He was 83 years old. No cause of death was listed.
- Paddy Moloney was instrumental in reviving traditional Irish folk music. He helped popularize the Uilleann pipes in ensembles. He also played the tin whistle and was the primary composer and arranger for the Ambassadors of Irish Music.
What are you doing today while listening? The easiest way to let me know is to email me right now. Send a comment or a picture of what your doing. You can also send a photo from one of your trips to a Celtic nation.
Slainte!
Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
October 15, 2021
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