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I found this infographic on Facebook. I listen to a lot of author marketing podcasts, so I already knew this. But seeing it written out, popped a question in my mind. Is this the same with CDs? I have 20+ albums on Amazon. None have 50+ ratings as of writing this. The most-rated one currently […]
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Now that I’m moved into my new apartment, I feel a little more relaxed for recording another show. And sure, maybe “rating songs” is not the best topic for a podcast, but I think it’s interesting. That’s why I talk about my secret philosophy of rating songs as I pour ALL my music into my […]
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We had a great time in Destin, Florida for my house concert. So much so, I thought I’d share the coolness. Notes: Heart’s Ease Now On Sale Songs “Irish Rover“ “A Drop of Nelson’s Blood“ “Beer, Beer, Beer“ “Won’t You Come With Me“ “Jug of Punch“ “Clementine Blues” “Loch Lomond“ “Pleasant Peasant Pheasant Plucking Song“ […]
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There’s a lot of great Celtic music in Canada. Today, I want to introduce you to some of the hottest indie Celtic bands to cross the Canadian border to be heard around the globe with awesome Celtic music from The Fretless, NUA, Coole Park, Bonhomme Setter, Duncan Cameron, Kailyarders, Dust Rhinos, Sora, Chrissy Crowley, Madd Paddy, […]
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I just got back from my first solo tour. It was highly successful with a great response. With Heart’s Ease completed, now comes the prep work for my next album, Happy Songs of Death. Death, dismemberment and murder coming soon to a CD near you. Notes: Back from the Road Studio plans for Happy Songs […]
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Ask a question, and I will try to answer it like I did when Donna asked how I got into Irish music and cats. Notes: “Streams of Whiskey” by Patrick’s Head from Arse Biscuits! How I Fell in Love with Cats and Celtic Music “Jasper Tabby Kitty Cat-y” by Marc Gunn from Irish Drinking Songs […]
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We’ve had a wide mix of Celtic music over Irish American Heritage Month. So much so that I think we should play totally Trad Irish Celtic music. Don’t you? So that’s the plan! Awesome, serious, indie Celtic music from Rattle the Boards, SloanWolfe, Sligo Rags, Trinity River Whalers, Ceann, Brobdingnagian Bards, Whirly Jig, Emerald Rose, Stout […]
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Some bands give away 1-3 MP3s to promote their music. I’ve been doing this long enough to realize that just isn’t enough. If you really want to get to know someone’s music, you need a good album to listen to, freely, and on repeat. Then, you’ll fall in love with it. That’s my philosophy anyway. […]
What do you when St. Patrick’s Day is over and the green begins to disappear? Keep the music going with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast of course. We’re still here each and every Thursday with the best indie Celtic music from Burning Bridget Cleary, Flashpoint, John Byrne Band, Jonathan Milton, Alizbar & Ann’ Sannat, The […]
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In 2015, I took a small group of 8 people on a Celtic Invasion of County Donegal. One of the highlights was Slieve League. These are the highest ocean cliffs in Ireland, 3 times higher than the more famous Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs were stunning, but was just as fascinating was Patrick Maloney, a […]
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