I was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th. So as I’ve said before, it’s kinda ironic that I now play Irish music. In fact, I notice a lot of synchronicity in my life these days. Like the fact that I wrote a CD called Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers and March 17th is […]
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#11: Irish & Celtic Music from Switchback, Paisley Close, Ceann
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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Autoharps
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 […]
Valentine Traditions
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 […]
The History of Saint Valentine’s Day
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 […]
Celtic Music Brunch at Mother Egan’s Irish Pub
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 […]
Imagine Felix and Morris the Cat Celebrating St Patrick’s Day
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 […]
#10: Irish & Celtic Music from Blaggards, Highland Reign, The Patched Hats
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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Delaware House Concert
And I’m home. Twas a nice trip. Thursday, I got to hang out with David and Sharon of Boogie Knights (David wrote “Exclamations”). I also got a peek at a couple upcoming songs. They have one that’s a parody of “Puff, The Magic Dragon” that is awesome! Yesterday, my mom and I drove to Delaware […]
#9: Irish & Celtic Music from Tears for Beers, Stonering, Don Grieve
Enjoy awesome indie Irish & Celtic Music from Tears for Beers, Bow Triplets, Ed Miller, Cady Finlayson, Brobdingnagian Bards, Rise, Cluan, Don Grieve, Clandestine, Sligo Rags, Stonering, Fathom, Athas, Carl Peterson. celticmusicpodcast.com/009 If you enjoy this podcast, then please rate the show on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Then subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. This […]
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