#237: Celtic Music for Christmas Eve

Nollaig Shona Daoibh! That’s Merry Christmas for those who don’t speak Gaelic, like myself. It may be Christmas, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy some splendid Celtic music for the holidays from these great Celtic musicians: Mithril Duo, Battlefield Band with Leo McCann, Poor Clares, Musical Blades, Ceol Gan Achar, Marc Gunn & Jamie Haeuser, […]

#236: Celtic Christmas Music Special for 2015

Our Celtic Christmas Music Special returns to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast in 2015 with more awesome Celtic Christmas music from Mark O’Connor, Kailyarders, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Golden Bough, Marc Gunn with An Taisdeal, The Rogues, The Irish Rovers, Bat Kinane, Cherish the Ladies, Katie McMahon, Heather Dale, Banna, Four Celtic Voices, Small […]

Celtic Empire overview for November and December 2015

Celtic Empire overview for November and December 2015

It’s time for an update of all the things I am working on right now. On my drive back home from the Louisiana Renaissance Festival, I discuss my projects and the new things coming down the pipeline! Learn more about what’s new with my music and podcasting in the past few weeks and what’s to […]

Christmas Gift Giving and Thanks

Christmas Gift Giving and Thanks

I would like to start this post by sending out a sincere Thank You to everyone who has been so kind as to give me a gift or help over the years – I’m not always in a position to send a thank you, but I really do appreciate every one of your gifts with […]

A Celtic Christmas – Compilation of Christmas Music by Indie Celtic Musicians

A Celtic Christmas – Compilation of Christmas Music by Indie Celtic Musicians

A warm fire glows in the hearth of Celtic culture with this warm compilation CD of Celtic Christmas music. Celebrate the holidays with A Celtic Christmas,featuring a mix of traditional and original songs and tunes about Christmas by indie Celtic bands. All these artists were hand-selected for outstanding music by the award-winning downloadable radio show, […]

#235: Celtic Music to Kick Off December

December is here. That means it’s time to start planning my Celtic Christmas music specials like I do every year. But I have one more show to share before the holiday music begins with great indie Celtic music from Maidens IV, Mithril, 3 Pints Gone, The Washington Square Harp and Shamrock Orchestra, The Poxy Boggards, Bat Kinane, […]

Wild Colonial Bhoys – Celtic Music Spotlight

Wild Colonial Bhoys – Celtic Music Spotlight

Whether playing festivals and touring as their five-piece, guitar and fiddle-driven rock lineup or as a pared-down acoustic pub duo, the Bhoys have successfully forged their own unique place in the Irish/Celtic musical genre. Each of the five Bhoys brings immeasurable musicianship, making this what is sure to be one of the best albums you’ll […]

Jig to a Milestone – Celtic Music Spotlight

Jig to a Milestone – Celtic Music Spotlight

Jig to a Milestone is a Celtic folk duo from Gainesville, Florida, playing your favorite ballads, pub classics, instrumentals, sea shanties, and the occasional bawdy tune. Jig to a Milestone focuses on traditional acoustic sounds. They bring unique instrumentation to a repertoire that spans the centuries. Jason Catron is the voice and rhythm of the […]

#234: Safe Travels Home with Irish Celtic Music

Thanksgiving is this week in the U.S.. A lot of folks will be traveling. This show is dedicated to the Celtic travelers around the world with Irish Celtic music from Athas, Aisling, Anois, Samantha Gillogly/Tim Maurice, Vintage Wildflowers, Tortoise and Hair, Seasons, Don Gabbert, Aul’ Grey Whistle, Ashley Davis, Redhill Rats, Out of Alba, The […]