Céad Míle Fáilte,
This is once again Todd. In this issue we have a new episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. We also have new episodes of the Celtic Myths and Stories Podcast & Celt in a Twist. We also have new articles about Michael Londra returning to Ireland to film the fourth season of his show, a Northern Irish dog winning the world’s most mischievous pet contest, & a Glasgow festival taking place in Queen’s Park. We hope you enjoy this issue.
Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #609: Irish Sessions With Kinnfolk
- Kinnfolk, Arise & Go, Mary – Grace Autumn Lee, Cavort Celtic, The Tannahill Weavers, ÚLLA, The Gothard Sisters, Lilt, Wolf & Clover, Jon Pilatzke, House of Hamill, The Fire, West of Eden, Rising Gael, Marc Gunn
- A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Bill Mandeville, Marti Meyers, Meghan Walker, Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Gary R Hook, Lynda MacNeil, Kelly Garrod, Annie Lorkowski, Shawn Cali
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- We're planning a Kickstarter in July to fund a new album pin that you can wear to start conversations about your love of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.
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IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 PLAYLIST
- Every week, Patrons of the Podcast vote in the Celtic Top 20. Those votes are tabulated two weeks later. The most-popular songs are added to these playlists.
- You can vote for your favorite by following the link in this week's show.
CAST YOUR 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.
NEW PRIDE MONTH SHIRT!
- June is Pride Month for the LGBTQ community. You can now show your PRIDE while promoting the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast with a brand new Rainbow-colored Celtic knot t-shirt.
- The shirt is available as a regular Unisex style or as a Ladies cut. It's 100% cotton by Gildan. And it's only available from now until June 30.
CAN YOU GIVE A LITTLE PUB SONGS & STORIES LOVE?
- Be one of the first of 10 to post a review on Apple Podcasts and you'll be entered to win a CD, album pin, tote bag, Celtic Heartstring or digital download of your choice. I'll give you a list of what's available once we have enough reviews.
THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST
The bands you listen to each week rely on your generosity and financial support. Just like this podcast. Your patronage 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. Join on Patreon now.
CELTIC MYTHS AND LEGENDS PODCAST: NIGHTMARE SCOTTISH WATER HORSE
- In this episode we are covering one of the most iconic pieces of Scottish folklore and mythology. The Kelpie. These nightmarish waterhoerses have often been confused with other creatures, so just how nasty ar ethey really? (spoiler: Very!!)
IRISH TENOR MICHAEL LONDRA FILMING FOURTH SERIES OF POPULAR US SHOW AT IRELAND’S BEAUTY SPOTS
- RENOWNED Irish tenor Michael Londra is back in his homeland this month filming the fourth series of his hit television series Ireland with Michael.
- The Wexford singer found fame in the US after originally heading across the water to perform as lead singer of Riverdance on Broadway.
CELT IN A TWIST JUNE 1, 2023
- The Murphs continue to find inspiration in the timeless words of Woody Guthrie on Okemah Rising. We have another fresh spin PLUS new Canadian Celtic from the Derina Harvey Band capture to Newfie spirit on Waves Of Home AND new Mudmen. Celt In A Twist, 20 years of keeping Celtic contemporary!
‘BOISTEROUS AND ENERGETIC’ NORTHERN IRISH DOG WINS MOST MISCHIEVOUS PET COMPETITION
- A GREAT DANE in Northern Ireland has won a competition designed to find the most mischievous pet.
- After a tough selection process, which saw owners send in photos of their prized pets, the playful pup Teddy, from Larne in Co. Antrim, has been crowned the winner.
ALL-DAY GLASGOW FESTIVAL SHOWCASING NEW SCOTTISH TALENT COMING TO QUEEN'S PARK
- An all-day open-air event celebrating the top emerging talent in Scotland's music scene is coming to the southside this summer.
- Queens Park Arena is set to host the best new Scottish talent in rock, indie, funk, disco, and indie pop on Saturday, July 1.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING WHILE LISTENING?
You can send a comment or a picture of what you're doing. You can also send a photo from one of your trips to a Celtic nation or anywhere around the globe.
Slainte!
Todd Wiley & Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
June 8, 2023
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