CG057: Michael Drout Interview with a Tolkien Professor, How to Read the Silmarillion

Michael Drout is an amazing professor who teaches the works of JRR Tolkien. He’s also a regular guest of A Long Expected Party, aka ALEP, the ultimate Tolkien gathering in the world. I had the pleasure of talking to him about his love of Tolkien and he also provided valuable insight on how to read […]

#176: September Reels

Irish Celtic music from Gan Fidel, Joe Derrane, Jesse Ferguson, Fiddlin’ in th’ Parlor, Bow Triplets, NUA, O’hanleigh, BOWI, Ciara Considine, The Irish Balladeers, Castlebay, Maidens IV, Sons of Malarkey, Brendan Monaghan, Brian Thomas. www.celticmusicpodcast.com If you enjoy this show, then subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide […]

Pet Loving Experience / CG053

Last night, I had a very successful show of cat songs. About forty people showed up to celebrate our joint love of cats. I talk about that as well as some more riveting news that will have you on the edge of your seat anticipating cool new projects. Today’s show is brought to you by […]

CG052: Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day

Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day may’ve once been associated with Arthur’s Day, and getting drunk on Guinness. I like to think of it as another reminder that Celtic music, dance, art, and culture are alive and growing throughout the world. I hope you will join me in celebrating Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day. Turn on […]

“I don’t pay for music!”

At Dragon Con, we were trying to sell CDs. We have a pretty good sales team there. Yet the two or three of us at the table were baffled when a guy we were trying to sell to said, “I don’t pay money for CDs.” I was a bit floored. He wasn’t saying he stole […]

CG051: Celtic Music Emergency

I was looking at Google Trends today. I found that “Celtic music” has declined dramatically in popularity since 2008. So in today’s podcast, I not only talk about what happened, but also how we can change the trend and create a spike in popularity. Today’s show is sponsored by the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. […]

Brobdingnagian Bards Internet Reunion Tentatively Planned

Yesterday, I sent out an email to the Brobdingnagian Bards mailing list (subscribe here). I asked if Nagians would be interested in watching a Reunion Concert live on the internet via Concert Window. The response was overwhelming. We will TRY to make it happen. Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 13th at 7:30PM CST. The tentative […]

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #173: Sherwood Celtic Music Festival

Irish Celtic music from The Rogues, Flashpoint, Socks in the Frying Pan, Shillelagh!,y Acoustalyn, Abby Green, Bedlam Bards, Ashley Davis, Chambless & Muse, Saxon Moon, Cleghorn, Blaggards, Faire to Middlin. www.celticmusicpodcast.com If you enjoy this show, then subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic […]