Céad Míle Fáilte,
It is Todd again. In this issue we have a new episode of our very own Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. The other podcasts we feature include The Irish Pagan School Podcast & Copperplate Time. We also have information on our Celtic Christmas Podcast. As well a list of new CDs. The articles highlighted includes ones about Ireland’s Fleadh Cheoil, a postcard arriving 121 years after being sent, & a town where can see the real Cornwall. The festivel highlighted is The South Buffalo Irish Festival on August 24 in Buffalo, NY. We hope you enjoy this issue. Until next time, slàinte mhath!
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST #674: CELTIC SINGERS AND SONGS
- The Ciderhouse Rebellion, Molly Donnery, Runa, Fig for a Kiss, Natalie Padilla, Fialla, Jigjam, Clare Cunningham, Marc Gunn, Bealtaine, Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps, Stout Pounders, Maggie’s Wake, Larkin & Moran Brothers, Sheridan Rúitín, River Driver
- A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Francis Leach, Rick Boyce, and our newest Celtic Legend, Bruce
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.
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
- Just Doing My Thing – by Tiffany Moore Violinist
- Seinn – by Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIssac
- A Prosperous Gale – by Open The Door For Three
Attn Bands: Go to 4celts.com to submit your band to the podcast.
THE IRISH PAGAN SCHOOL PODCAST: MY FAVOURITE MORRIGAN MOMENT
- In this Episode Jon shares what he considers to be his favourite ‘Morrigan Moment' from the lore of Ireland's past
FLEADH CHEOIL IS UNDERWAY IN WEXFORD – HERE'S HOW YOU CAN VIEW THE ACTION FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE
- IRELAND’S Fleadh Cheoil festival is underway in Wexford this week – with some of the best performers of Irish music, song and dance in town for the annual competition.
- Hosted by Wexford for the first time, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is the world’s largest annual celebration of the Irish arts, which attracts competitors and visitors from across the globe.
COPPERPLATE TIME 480
- Bothy Band, Hill/Linnane/Molloy, Leonard Barry, James Keane, Paddy Taylor, Des O’Halloran,Tommy Keane & Jacqueline McCarthy, Tommy McCarthy & Louise Costello, Liz & Yvonne Kane, Kevin Boyle, Carl Hession’s Urnua, Niamh de Burca, Providence, Patsy Moloney, Kevin Boyle, Ralph McTell, Des O’Halloran, Kevin Boyle
A POSTCARD JUST ARRIVED AT A WELSH ADDRESS 121 YEARS AFTER IT WAS SENT, WITH A MYSTERIOUS MESSAGE
- A postcard has been delivered to a Welsh address an astonishing 121 years after it was sent. Staff at Swansea Building Society couldn't believe their eyes when going through the mail at their Cradock Street head office on the morning of Friday, August 16.
BRITAIN'S ‘END OF THE LINE' TOWN WHERE YOU CAN STILL FIND THE REAL CORNWALL
- Some places have a special corner in the nation’s collective heart. It might be that they will forever be linked to some glorious historic event, or maybe they’re known through sporting fame or they’re just so plain gorgeous and good looking that people love to visit.
- Penzance is one such place. It is mainly famous for being at the end of the line, but it is a truly wonderful terminus.
SOUTH BUFFALO IRISH FESTIVAL
- Presented by South Buffalo Roots, a local non-profit, that also brings you South Buffalo Porchfest. The South Buffalo Irish Festival has become a local tradition where you'll not only experience great Irish and Celtic music with over 20 years of festival. You can also find food from many of your favorite local South Buffalo restaurants, plenty of kid friendly activities in the Kids Zone, and a glimpse into the traditions of music on our Trad Stage. Check back regularly for updates and we can't wait to see you!
- A few of the entertainment acts you will see include: Kindred, Sally Schaefer & Tyler Bagwell, Bánóg, & John Ryan
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 22, 2024
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