Nine quick Celtic Music news bites for you to digest. You can find out what bands were featured this week at the bottom of the newsletter. 1. NEW PLAYLIST… IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 This new Spotify playlist features the Celtic Top 20 of 2021. Plus new songs as voted on by Patrons. […]
We’re gonna countdown the Top 20 Celtic Bands and Musicians of 2021 in this first episode of the year. Learn about the Bright Side of Everything, the first official single from Marc Gunn’s 24th studio album. It’s all on Pub Songs & Stories #247. WHO’S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY Welcome to Pub Songs & […]
You know that phrase “Buy Local”. It’s not just about buying to me. It’s about supporting your local community or communities. I play Celtic music in Atlanta, Georgia. So I am highlighting Atlanta Celtic musicians, music, and culture in this latest blog feature with Duncan McLauchlan. My next CD, Selcouth, will be out on February 14. “Selcouth” […]
We have some wonderful music to share this week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. And there’s a new Spotify playlist to tell you about. 1. IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST #540: WONDER Gerry O’Connor, The Fire, Cara Dillon, Blame Not the Bard, House of Hamill, Alisa Marie, Calan, Norse Gael, Celtic Wood, Tuatha […]
The world is a wonder. Let’s celebrate it along with our Celtic culture through music and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Gerry O’Connor, The Fire, Cara Dillon, Blame Not the Bard, House of Hamill, Alisa Marie, Calan, Norse Gael, Celtic Wood, Tuatha Dea, The McDades, The Canny Brothers Band, Bang On The Ear, Syr […]
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I saw something interesting last year. It was about the legacy of St Patrick. I saw several memes pointing out darker side of St Patrick’s Day. I feel like a day of reckoning is coming. Much like it came with Christopher Columbus and other historical figures and holidays. First let me say, I am not […]
Greetings Gunn Runner I love looking at my successes each year. Honestly, I was pretty excited about my musical successes last year. I felt like I had a few break through moments. So let’s make a list. It’s all on my monthly update, Celtfather Unkilted, show #288. The podcast is brought to you by my […]
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It feels like the holidays just ended yesterday. The girls were in virtual school last week. Everyone was home. I was like the class monitor. Today, the girls went back to school. I’m alone in my empty house at last. Over the holidays, we visited family in California. It was a great visit despite cold […]
Greetings Gunn Runner I love looking at my successes each year. Honestly, I was pretty excited about my musical successes last year. I felt like I had a few break through moments. So let’s make a list. It’s all on my monthly update, Celtfather Unkilted, show #288. The podcast is brought to you by my […]
Every “best of” list is a difficult thing to compile. While it so great to be able to share a collection of wonderful bands, it never sums up all of the wonderful music being made throughout the year. This is as true twenty years ago as it is today. That said, certain Celtic bands just […]