The weather is getting nicer. I'm feeling in the mood to chill with some Celtic music by the campfire. Here's some awesome indie Celtic music from Slipjig, Jil Chambless & Scooter Muse, Tania Opland, Pitch the Peat, Ken O'Malley, Rambling Sailors, Darragh McGann, Atlantic Wave, Vintage Wildflowers, Tim Malloys, Celtic Cross, Ockham's Razor, Castlebay. Kick back with a beer and enjoy!
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John E Thompson emailed: “I just listened to the Irish and Celtic music podcast show 257. Fantastic! You had three of my favorite bands: the Kilmaine Saints (from Harrisburg, PA area), and Rathkeltair and Albannach recorded live. There's really nothing like live music and the Rath ‘n the ‘Nach track gives you a taste of just how awesome it is when these great bands collaborate. The audience just goes crazy. I've been lucky enough to see it.

I did want to point out one important thing. The Rath ‘n the ‘Nach track comes from the Rathkeltair and Friends CPR compilation cd as you said. The CPR stands for Celtic Pink Ribbon. This is a fantastic program in which various celtic music artists (mostly independent ones — many you've played on the podcast) donate some tracks for the Celtic Pink Ribbon cds. The proceeds from all these cd sales goes to breast cancer awareness and research. Here's a link for more info: http://www.celticpinkribbon.com/”

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On a recent night my wife and I were able to enjoy, and be up close with, The John Byrne Band. What a great night. In our conversation at the end of the night, I let John know I had heard them on your podcast. We brought home two of their CDs and are looking forward to their next visit to our area. Anyhow, thanks for playing John's music along with all the other talented people whose music you share with us.”

This Week in Celtic Music

0:30 “Hardiman The Fiddler / The Whinney Hills Of Lietrim / Barney Brallaghan” by Slipjig from So Far…

5:03 “A Kiss In The Morning Early / Leather Britches” by Jil Chambless & Scooter Muse from The Laverock Song

9:25 “Chi Mi Na Morbheanna” by Tania Opland from Bonnie Rantin' Lassie

13:30 “Ormond Sound/Liberty Joe's/Broken Pledge” by Pitch the Peat from Far From Home

17:19 “Homes of Donegal” by Ken O'Malley from OMaille

24:08 CELTIC MUSIC NEWS

25:20 “Leave Her Johnny” by Rambling Sailors from Wanderlust

28:53 “Sally Gardens” by Darragh McGann from A New Beginning

32:46 “The New Land” by Atlantic Wave from The Angel's Share

37:06 “Sweet Bride” by Vintage Wildflowers from Lovely Madness

41:10 CELTIC FEEDBACK

44:18 “The Song of the Dawn” by Tim Malloys from Wake

50:11 “Jameson Johnny” by Celtic Cross from Saoirse's Heart
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53:34 “Are You Alright, Liz” by Ockham's Razor from Job's Comforter

59:23 “The Minstrel Boy” by Castlebay from Tapestry IV

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