The Smial or the Tree (Lyrics)

The Smial or the Tree (Lyrics)

“The Smial or the Tree” lyrics Nancy Flynn, music Turlough O’Carolan parody of “The Orange and The Green” and “Rising of the Moon“ Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Sci Fi Drinking Songs Oh, my father was a halfling, from Hobbiton was he My mother was an elfmaid, and in Mirkwood dwelleth she They met once, only […]

#189: Have a Happy New Year

It’s New Year’s eve and we’re gonna kick off the new year with show #189 and some Irish Celtic music from Michael Black, The Gothard Sisters, Kennedy’s Kitchen, Culann’s Hounds, The Duplets, The Makem & Spain Brothers, New Shilling, Acoustalyn, Atlantic Wave, Mairi Morrison & Alasdair Roberts, The Indulgers, The McCabes, Black 47, Ed Miller. www.celticmusicpodcast.com […]

Adventures in Rhythm & Folk

I remember when I first started playing the autoharp. my first real gig was at a Renaissance festival. Andrew and I were picking songs that we would play. then we worked up arrangements. “frog kissin’” was one of those early songs. i learned it from a Christian musician named Ed Kilbourne. it was poppy and […]

#188: Peaceful Celtic Christmas

This peaceful Celtic Christmas music show #188 is your Silent Night on Christmas eve featuring Irish Celtic music from Eileen Ivers, The Gothard Sisters, Gaelica, John McGaha, Stanley & Grimm, Vince Conaway, Legacy with Jim Flanagan, Bonnie Rideout, Golden Bough, The Rogues, Liz Madden, Stonecircle, Banshee in the Kitchen, Julia Lane, Cherish the Ladies. www.celticmusicpodcast.com […]

Christmas Memories #13 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

Right after I finished recording episode #12 of the 12-part series on my Celtic Christmas Greetings podcast, I realized I forgot some Christmas memories that were shared by Nathan Deese, who played flute and other instruments on the album. So I thought I’d share a bonus episode with you. Celtic Christmas Notes I feature “Yule Log […]

Best Celtic Christmas CDs You Should Own #12 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

The 12-part series of Celtic Christmas Greetings comes to an end today, but not the podcast. In fact, I plan to release more Celtic Christmas music and stories through this podcast in the future. So please stay subscribed. In part 12, I share my pick of some of the best Celtic Christmas CDs that you […]

Christmas with Family… and Hobbits #11 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

Christmas is a time of celebration with family. One of my many families extends outside of my personal one and goes to The Shire, a magical place that appears in central Kentucky every three years. It’s there that I met Nancy Flynn who wrote the final song on my Celtic Christmas Greetings album. Celtic Christmas Notes I […]

Christmas Lullaby #10 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

I had some funny ideas and misconceptions you have about parenthood as I share in today’s podcast. I learned a valuable lesson that I share with other work-from-home parents. Celtic Christmas Notes I feature “Silent Night” from my album Celtic Christmas Greetings Baby wearing for stay-at-home parents Subscribe to the Celtic Christmas Podcast for more great Celtic […]

Snowfall Waking Up on Christmas Morning #9 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

A Christmas story as a child complete with Star Wars figures, snowball fights, and the miracle of Christmas morning. Find out why I love snow and Christmas. You’ll also learn who my #1 editor is and why I need one. Celtic Christmas Notes I play “Snowfall” from my album Celtic Christmas Greetings Nathan Deese plays flute […]