Dragon Con 2015, Chaz Kemp Interview, Art Nouveau, Pandora Celtica / CF#42

Dragon Con 2015, Chaz Kemp Interview, Art Nouveau, Pandora Celtica / CF#42

Live (Ish) from DragonCon 2015! This has been a phenomenal DragonCon with amazing gigs and audiences! As we’ve reached Monday morning, the Con is winding down, but there’s still plenty to do. There’s a lot to do in the upcoming weeks, but for now, I’d like to highlight the work of a friend of mine, […]

#223: Traditional Music with Celtic Roots

I’m back with another fantastic episode where I dig into some of the great Celtic music in my archives from the traditional to Celtic rock. It’s gonna be a wild, fun show with music from Full Gael, William Coulter & Friends, Kailyarders, Bonnie Rideout, Linda Connell Studley, Jerry McLean and Blackthorne Aire, Celia Ramsay, Emerald Rose, […]

The Heart of Fangorn (Lyrics)

The Heart of Fangorn (Lyrics)

The Heart of Fangorn Lyrics and music by Marc Gunn, Nov 21, 2002 Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Memories of Middle Earth Long before men tread Middle-Earth, Before the dwarves and elves gave birth, There sprouted a race for the trees’ defense In the heart of Fangorn, there live the Ents. Ha-room… Ha-da-ra-room. Ha-room… Ha-da-ra-room. Patient […]

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #222: Burly Bagpipe Music, 2-Hours!

You asked for more bagpipe music. Thanks to the generosity of the Patrons of the Podcast, we hit another amazing Milestone. That means you get to enjoy another 2-hour bagpipe music special (see show #181 for more bagpipe music). You’ll enjoy some BagRock and other bagpipe music from Becky Taylor, Breabach, Prydein, Albannach, The Ne’er Duwels, […]

Dragon Con 2015 Performances, Rachel Hair Trio, New Website / CF#41

Dragon Con 2015 Performances, Rachel Hair Trio, New Website / CF#41

I’m getting ready to head off on a family vacation. But I have a lot of news that needs to be shared before I head out. We are two weeks away from the largest science fiction convention in the world–Dragon Con. I’m performing all weekend with Brobdingnagian Bards. However, I have a few extra shows […]

#221: The White Hare

We’re gonna chase the White Hare of Celtic music in this week’s episode featuring amazing Celtic songs and tunes by Emerald Rose, Bow Triplets, Karan Casey, Claire Roche, The Secret Commonwealth, Heather Dale, Cady Finlayson and Vita Tanga, Jig to a Milestone, Fiddleheads, Chuckawalla Rhythm Kings, Emerald Dawn, Murder the Stout, Mairi Morrison & Alasdair Roberts, […]

The ONE Thing & Spotlight on Sligo Rags / CF#40

The ONE Thing & Spotlight on Sligo Rags / CF#40

What is the ONE thing that will make you successful? That’s what the latest audiobook I’m enjoying, called “The One Thing”, is all about.It has me thinking how I can best use my time right now. I’m taking care of a baby and home and trying to do work at the same time. It’s not easy. […]

International Travel Insurance

International Travel Insurance

When it comes to travelling with Celtic Invasion Vacations, as well as travelling solo or “Just because,” sometimes it’s worth taking out traveler’s insurance. Plans will cover all sorts of things, from medical emergencies to flight cancellations to baggage loss. Figuring out what the best option is can be a pain, thanks to all of […]

#220: Lads of Laois

I’m planning some extra cool things for our Patrons of the Podcast in the future. But in the meantime, I’m excited to bring you another show of awesome indie Celtic music from The Brayzen Heads, Fiddleheads, SeaStar, Bonhomme Setter, Siren’s Song, The Selkie Girls, Hooligan’s Rule, Jenna Greene, Father Ray Kelly, Saxon Moon, Sligo Rags, Whiskey […]