Black Market Haggis – Celtic Music Spotlight

Black Market Haggis – Celtic Music Spotlight

Out of Huntsville, Alabama, Mike Clem, Andy Kruspe, and Garrett Smith have been playing Celtic music together in one form or another since 2010. During this time, they kept a running tab of cool band names and even better album names. When it came time to form a trio, “Black Market Haggis” became the clear choice for […]

Everybody Needs a Drinking Song (Lyrics)

Everybody Needs a Drinking Song (Lyrics)

“Everybody Needs A Drinking Song” lyrics by Rie Sheridan Rose, music by Marc Gunn Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Don’t Go Drinking With Hobbits *Everybody needs a drinking song Everybody needs a carol– Everybody needs a drinking song So tap another barrel! Some like to drink the whole night long Some like to drink like fishes […]

Eddie Biggins – Celtic Music Spotlight

Eddie Biggins – Celtic Music Spotlight

Eddie Biggins is a singer-songwriter from the Boston area. He has written music in many varying genres, from folk to electronic to musical theater. In 2007 he joined a popular Irish band, Jug o’ Punch, and since that time has focused more on traditional music, both in a band setting and as a solo artist. […]

The Brayzen Heads – Celtic Music Spotlight

The Brayzen Heads – Celtic Music Spotlight

Out of Manchester, United Kingdom, The Brayzen Heads are an Irish Music Duo featuring Dave Gimore on Guitar and Vocals and Shane Farrell on Banjo, Fiddle & Mandolin. They play Irish Traditional Music, Songs and ballads with a mixture of more Modern Folk & Pop songs.  They  have played over 4000 shows in many different countries […]

#233: Workout with Celtic Music

Put on your exercise clothing because you’re gonna get a great workout with this week’s episode featuring non-stop indie Celtic music from Rathkeltair, Bruno’s Boys, John McGaha, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Jonathan Milton, Bourbon & Shamrocks, Emerald Rose, Colin Farrell, Mwnci Nel, Dun Aengus, Beer Belly, Ceann, Jiggernaut, The Canny Brothers Band, The […]

What Expenses Should I Plan for While Traveling Abroad?

What Expenses Should I Plan for While Traveling Abroad?

Kat is considering joining me on a Celtic Invasion Vacation. But she had a few questions. She writes: “I know this is probably basic for you but I have never been able to traveling a lot, so I really don’t know what Europe is like. So I need a closer budget to see if it […]

Sisters of Murphy – Celtic Music Spotlight

Sisters of Murphy – Celtic Music Spotlight

  Band: Sisters of Murphy Songs: Green Over Red Homepage: http://www.sistersofmurphyband.com From CD: Album Name: Upcoming 2016 Untitled Release Year Released: Out next spring 2016 Hometown: Rochester, NY USA Description: Sisters Of Murphy is a 7 piece american celtic rock band from Rochester, NY. The group formed as a seasonal novelty act in 2000, and eventually began to write and […]

Christmas Before Thanksgiving, Starbucks Red Coffee Cups

Christmas Before Thanksgiving, Starbucks Red Coffee Cups

People are already talking about Christmas and it’s not even Thanksgiving. We’re just a week after Halloween. Should they? As a consumer, I believe so. You may not agree with me in today’s episode. For those of us who abhor the idea of joining the throngs of people on Black Friday, and being lured in by […]

#232: Relaxing Celtic Music

I’m back from a fun but exhausting weekend of shows. I wanna kick back and relax. So let’s enjoy some mellow Celtic music on this week’s show featuring Irish Celtic Music from Castlebay, Jennifer Licko Shelton, String Thaw, Jil Chambless & Scooter Muse, Ed Miller, Beat Smash Square, Clandestine, The Blarnacles, The Selkie Girls, Jed Marum, […]

#231: Irish & Celtic Music

It’s a Thursday in November. That means it’s time for another great episode of Irish & Celtic music from Breabach, Bret Blackshear, Linda Relph/David Lovrien/Larry Fowler/Jed Marum, Beyond the Pale, George Papavgeris, Kennedy’s Kitchen, Celia Ramsay, Faerydae, Patrick Clifford, Sligo Rags, An Triur, Paisley Close, Searson, Ockham’s Razor, Emily Kellam. celticmusicpodcast.com/231 If you enjoy this podcast, then […]