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Irish & Celtic music from Seamus Kennedy, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Heather Dale, Switchback, Trinity River Whalers, Paisley Close, Amadan, The Jolly Rogues, Brobdingnagian Bards, Green Tea, Ceann, Wicked Tinkers, Jayah, The Black Irish, Iad Fein. Shownotes at celticmusicpodcast.com/011 If you enjoy this podcast, then please rate the show on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. […]
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I own, oh, about seven autoharps. What can I say, it’s an addiction. Actually, it’s not. Rather, I put my autoharps to the test. I don’t know of any other autoharper out there who works their instruments as hard. Don’t get me wrong, thinking I’m bragging. It’s not that. It’s just that I work at […]
As I looked through the mix of Irish and Scottish songs that I play, I found there aren’t that many that are love songs… Rather, they are conditional love songs. “Wild Mountain Thyme” for instance. It’s a love song that says I’ll do anything for you, but if you don’t love me back, screw you! […]
Hundreds of years ago in England, many children dressed up as adults on Valentine’s Day.They went singing from home to home. One verse they sang was: Good morning to you, valentine; Curl your locks as I do mine— Two before and three behind. Good morning to you, valentine. In Wales wooden love spoons were carved […]
Valentine’s Day started in the time of the Roman Empire. In ancient Rome, February 14th was a holiday to honor Juno. Juno was the Queen of the Roman Gods and Goddesses. The Romans also knew her as the Goddess of women and marriage. The following day, February 15th, began the Feast of Lupercalia.Under the rule […]
by Marc Gunn, January 31, 2006 They say you should write what you know. I know the online Celtic music community. My Irish music friendships grow every year. So I thought it was about time I wrote a poem or song about it. Slainte! On a grassy mall, I sat playing songs, When people started […]
I got up earlier than usual to go to 24-Hour Fitness. I’ve wanted to learn Yoga for a while. They have a Sunday at noon Yoga class (early? what can I say, I’m a musician). This was my first-ever Yoga class. Oy! What a workout. I’m not used to actually exercising. But it’s good for […]
When St Patrick’s Day swings around, keep an eye open for Felix the Cat, Morris, Sylvester the Cat, Garfield, the Cheshire Cat, the Pink Panther, gathered around a large wooden barrel of green milk purring and waiting for the bartender to pour another pint. In the corner of the pub are four stray cats decked […]
Irish & Celtic music from Celtic Stone, Amadan, Stonecircle, Ceann, Brobdingnagian Bards, Serious Kitchen, The Patched Hats, Cluan, Murder the Stout, Highland Reign, Blaggards, Bow Triplets. Shownotes at celticmusicpodcast.com/010 If you enjoy this podcast, then please rate the show on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Then subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free […]
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Find out how old your cat is and learn more about my new CD on Cat Lovers Podcast. Cat Music & News Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers Thanks to Cool Cyber Cats.com for information and DuckyWorld Catnip. Pet Photography in Austin Vote for Cats in the Austin Music Poll “How old is your cat really?” […]
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