Patronage in the 21st Century

Patronage in the 21st Century

For the past 10 years or so, music industry professionals (not connected to the major labels) have predicted a major change in the distribution of music. iTunes kicked off that change by offering easy to download music. But it was subscription-based music that really sent shockwaves through the industry. Spotify changed everything. This is great […]

#276: The Highlands

We’re take a glimpse at the music of The Highlands this week with awesome Celtic music from Battlefield Band, Socks in the Frying Pan, Seamus Kennedy, Bonnie Rideout, Ed Miller, Solas, Gallowglass Irish Trio, Jamie Smith’s MABON, Stout Pounders, Terry Griffith, The Led Farmers, The Ne’er Duwels, Kailyarders, Barleyjuice, SeaStar. celticmusicpodcast.com/276/ If you enjoy this podcast, […]

Pub Songs #144: Geek Music vs. Nerd Music

Pub Songs #144: Geek Music vs. Nerd Music

Which phrase is more appealing to you? At Dragon Con, Mikey Mason and I were talking about this branding topic. He calls his music Geek Comedy Rock. I call mine Celtic Geek. We obviously prefer the term Geek music over Nerd music. But the NerdCore genre has Nerd Music taking off around the country. Would […]

#275: Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day 2016

September 17th is Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day with just six months to go. We’re celebrating with a lot of new indie Celtic music from Spencer Murray & Pipeslinger, Poitin, The Wee Heavies, Pipedance, Liz Schettner, Ed Miller, Breabach, Des Wade, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Innisfall, The Saucy Rovers, O’Hanlons Horsebox, The […]

Jupiter’s Fancy : Hunting Dragons

Jupiter’s Fancy : Hunting Dragons

Day 63: Murphy is champing at the bit. The Lady Jean is finished except for the final touches to the décor. Murphy wants that ship so badly I can taste it. Murphy has taken to sitting in his cabin with a bottle of rum and a bad mood. I surprised him yesterday when I took him the latest […]

#274: Stone Soup

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast celebrates Celtic culture with music from Flashpoint, Athena Tergis, Heather Dale, Sarah Marie Mullen, Calasaig, Smithfield Fair, The Rogues, Jasper Coal, Jesse Linder, Brobdingnagian Bards, Sons of Malarkey, The Larkin Brigade, The Roving Crows, Celtic Cross, Runa. celticmusicpodcast.com/274/ If you enjoy this podcast, then please rate the show on iTunes […]

The Lookout : Hunting Dragons

The Lookout : Hunting Dragons

Day 59: Andrew and I continue to try and figure out what it is that Murphy is hiding. What device is so important that Murphy is willing to sacrifice the Lady Jean for it? I’ve been poking around his cabin when he is out, with Andrew on lookout, but we’ve found nothing out of the ordinary. So, […]

Pub Songs #143: Dragon Protection +5! #SaveTheDragons

Pub Songs #143: Dragon Protection +5! #SaveTheDragons

This month, the Pub Songs Podcast is dedicated to the dragons who deserve protection. You’ll hear some music from my new CD, Pirates vs. Dragons, plus some dragons songs from Brobdingnagian Bards, Boogie Knights, Gallamor The Bard, TheLoneGunman, Tania Opland and Mike Freeman’s collaboration with Anne McCaffrety, and Dan the Bard. Pub Talk Pirates vs. […]

#273: Indie Celtic Musicians

This one is for the indie Celtic musicians who share their music with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Big thanks to Poitin, The Selkie Girls, Ed Miller, TJ Hull and Jeff Ksiazek, Abby Green, Two O’Clock Courage, Derek Byrne and Paddygrass, Reel Treble, Rambling Sailors, Shillelagh!, The Bog Hoppers, Highland Reign, Skeleton McKee, Emish, Pipedance […]