Céad Míle Fáilte,
Hello, it is Todd once again. In this issue we have new episodes of our own Irish & Celtic Music Podcast & Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast. The other podcasts highlighted are Traveling in Ireland & Folk on Foot. The articles we have compiled include ones about a Dublin a cappella group performing a Father Ted scene, the Peter Pan house closure, & Cornwall’s Walk & Talk events. There is a new list of CDs. As well as how you can support our Celtic Christmas Podcast. The highlighted festival this week is the Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering in Hamilton, MT on August 17 – 18. We hope you enjoy this issue. Until next time, slàinte mhath!
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST #673: FIRST LIGHT DAWNS ON IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC
- The Drowsy Lads, Cleveland Celtic Ensemble, Dublin Gulch, Mary Frances Leahy, Goitse, Enda Reilly, Poitin Band, Aneta Dortová, Charlene Adzima, Sheridan Rúitín, Clanna Morna, The Tan and Sober Gentlemen, Larkin & Moran Brothers, The Ciderhouse Rebellion
- A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: J and Brian Herndon
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2024 PLAYLIST
- Every week, Patrons of the Podcast vote in the Celtic Top 20. Those votes are tabulated two weeks later. The most-popular songs are added to these playlists.
- You can vote for your favorite by following the link in this week's show.
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CAST YOUR VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20
- Every year, I publish the Celtic Top 20. This is your pick of the best, most-popular songs of the year. But to make the show great, I need you to vote for your favorite songs in each episode.
- Just list each of the bands performing those favorite songs to quickly and easily cast your vote.
THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST
The bands you listen to each week rely on your generosity and financial support. Just like this podcast. Your patronage allows us to create a free show for thousands of people week. It only costs you as little as one dollar per episode on Patreon. Join on Patreon now.
BROBDINGNAGIAN BARDS PODCAST #84: THE SCOTSMAN
- Marc and Andrew share how they found and add the song “The Scotsman” to their muscial repertoire. Plus, there's big news a-coming! It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #83
TOO SOON FOR CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC?
- It might be for you, but I'm not only getting excited for the holidays but also starting to plan the 2024 Celtic Christmas Music season. That starts with finding Celtic Christmas Patrons.
- Would you like to help bring Celtic Christmas music to thousands of other Christmas music fans this year? Become a Patron…or just…
Follow Celtic Christmas Music on Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/celticchristmas
New CDs
- Get weekly updates of New CDs in our Celtic Music Magazine and download 34 Celtic MP3s for free at bestcelticmusic.net. #NewCelticCDs
- Live at Amberley Folk Club 2009 – by The Flying Toads
- Awakening of Númenor (Remix) – by Lora feat. Lunar Base
- Oak Mountain – by Heron Valley
- Celtic Woman’s Heart – by The AImees
Attn Bands: Go to 4celts.com to submit your band to the podcast.
TRAVELING IN IRELAND: BEST IRELAND CAR RENTALS FOR FAMILIES & GROUPS
- Renting a car in Ireland can be confusing at the best of times, and when you add in considerations for a family or group, the complexity can increase – especially when you are traveling with 5 or more people! In Everything You Need to Know About Car Rental in Ireland I outline the 8 steps you need to take when renting a car in Ireland. For families and groups step 4 – Choose Your Car – may be the most important.
- In Everything You Need to Know About Car Rental in Ireland I outline the 8 steps you need to take when renting a car in Ireland. For families and groups step 4 – Choose Your Car – may be the most important.
CHECK OUT DUBLIN A CAPPELLA GROUP'S BRILLIANT VERSION OF FATHER TED'S MY LOVELY HORSE
- AN ALL-MALE a cappella group from Dublin are racking up views online following a performance of a song from hit Irish sitcom, Father Ted.
- Formed in 2016, The Ramparts are used to performing traditional Irish folk songs, classic hits and old-school barbershop ballads.
FOLK ON FOOT: OFFICIAL FOLK ALBUMS CHART SHOW— 6TH AUGUST 2024
- This month’s show features music from Rachel Sermanni, Naomi Bedford and Paul Simmonds, Sam Lee, Kinghfishr, Linda Thompson and Fink. Lucy Shields has all the latest festival, gig and album news.
JOANNA LUMLEY ‘HEARTBROKEN' BY PETER PAN HOUSE CLOSURE
- Award-winning actress Joanna Lumley has said she is “heartbroken” at the imminent closure of a Dumfries mansion which helped inspire JM Barrie to write Peter Pan.
- The Absolutely Fabulous and Fool Me Once star is a patron of the trust which saved Moat Brae from demolition and turned it into a children's literature centre.
Cornwall’s ‘Walk & Talk’ Events: Summer Fun for Families
- Families across Cornwall are being invited to join a series of ‘Walk & Talk’ events this summer, designed to encourage children and their parents to connect, explore, and enhance communication skills in the great outdoors.
- Organised by Healthy Cornwall, Active Cornwall, and the Cornwall Ramblers, these events offer a simple, enjoyable way for families to engage in meaningful conversations while exploring local parks and trails. The walks begin at various locations, including local libraries and Family Hubs, and are led by trained guides.
BITTERROOT CELTIC GAMES & GATHERING
- Highland & Irish Dance · Pipe Bands
- Continuous Live Music Concerts on Two Stages (including: Wicked Tinkers, The Harp Twins, Swagger, Teton Skye, & Jade Merriman)
- Food and Local Beers and Mead
- Piping and Drumming Competitions
- Kid's Activities · Celtic Wares
- Highland Athletic Competitions
- Scotch/Irish Whisky & Mead Tastings
- Clans Gathering
- Sunday Afternoon Tea
- Free Saturday Night Cèilidh
- Sunday Morning Kirkin' o' the Tartan Service
- and much, much, more to see and do!
WHAT ARE YOU DOING WHILE LISTENING?
You can send a comment or a picture of what you're doing. You can also send a photo from one of your trips to a Celtic nation or anywhere around the globe.
Slainte!
Todd Wiley & Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
August 15, 2024
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