Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #278: Women of Celtic Music

Celtic women are making a big impact on Celtic music as you’ll enjoy in this week’s show with amazing Celtic music from Fiddlinda: Linda Relph, Leah Jorgensen, Jennifer Licko, Eilis Crean, Claire Roche, Becky Taylor, Abby Green, Anne Roos, The Gothard Sisters, Gillian Boucher, Merry Wives of Windsor, Samantha Gillogly, Karan Casey, Cady Finlayson, Ginger Ackley, […]

October Pledge Drive and CD Sale

October Pledge Drive and CD Sale

After publishing my recent blog “Patronage in the 21st Century“, I realized not everyone who enjoys my music realizes how crucial patronage is in this day and age. That’s why I decided that October is my Patron Pledge Drive month. My goal is to raise awareness for Patreon by giving you lots of free content. I […]

Ruby Slippers : Hunting Dragons

Ruby Slippers : Hunting Dragons

Day 65: I can’t face Murphy. I’ve been avoiding him since I witnessed the murder in Daltry’s office. I just know my eyes would give me away. I have never been good at bluffing. If Murphy was willing to kill to possess the Lady Jean…what would he do to someone who saw the murder? What […]

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #277: Celtic Workout Special

This week, you’ll enjoy Celtic culture through music you can exercise to, whether you’re hitting the gym, running, biking, or whatever. Enjoy awesome steady-paced Celtic music from Jameson’s Revenge, Fiddlinda: Linda Relph, The Shanties, Patrick Clifford, Ockham’s Razor, Giant’s Dance, The Barley Boys, Bill Grogan’s Goat, Avalon Rising, Poitin, Beatnik Turtles, Mithril, West of Eden, […]

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 […]