Céad Míle Fáilte
It is your intrepid editor Todd once again. In this issue we have new episodes of our own Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and Folk Songs & Stories. The other featured podcasts are Talking Stories and Mostly Folk. We also have a list of new albums. The highlighted articles are new music in Ireland, romantic places in Wales, & Cornwall’s newest event space. The featured festival is the Tallahassee Highland Games taking place this weekend February 8 & 9 in the Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, FL. We hope you enjoy this issue. Until next time, slàinte mhath!
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST #696: JESSE FERGUSON INTERVIEW
- Jesse Ferguson, Juha Rossi, The Byrne Brothers, Spoil the Dance, Telenn Tri, Fig for a Kiss, Mànran, Jigjam, Ironwood, Reilly, Misty Posey
- A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Rick Boyce, Bruce, Daniel Ide, Brian McReynolds, Marti Meyers, Alan Schindler, Karen Harris, Margreta Silverstone, Emma Bartholomew, Dan mcDade, Gerald F Boyle, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Gary R Hook, Lynda MacNeil, John Sharkey White, II, Kelly Garrod, Mike Schock, Annie Lorkowski, Shawn Cali
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.
WHAT'S NEW WITH CELTIC MUSIC
& CULTURE ONLINE?
NEW CDS
- Star crossed cards – by Teddy Horse
- Imbolc – by walden
- Leftover firewood – by Teddy Horse
- Triquetra – by Joey Stebanuk
Attn Bands: Go to 4celts.com to submit your band to the podcast.
KICKSTARTER FOR CELTIC FOREVER – MAKE 100 LIMITED-EDITION COMPILATION CDS
- We are archiving the Best Irish & Celtic Music of the 2024 with a limited-edition CD, Album Pin, and Shirt. We'd like your support!
- Visit our Kickstarter page. You'll be able to support the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and get some great limited-edition swag.
Sign up now to our Kickstarter Page.
FOLK SONGS & STORIES #294: 17 THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN WEXFORD, IRELAND
- Today, you’ll learn about 17 things to see and do in Wexford, Ireland. Just in time for my Celtic Invasion of Wexford that happens in June. I share one of the best ways to make effective climate change happen along with an easy personal change. And you’ll hear music from Kinnfolk, Tarren, and Erin Ruth.
- This is Folk Songs & Stories #294
NATIONAL LEPRECHAUN MUSEUM TALKING STORIES 2024 EPISODE 17: LOCAL AREA 2
- We dive back into discussions of our local areas with Katie, Dónal & Paudie with stories of murderesses, midwifes & wizards!
- A special thanks to Brendan Atkins for our amazing art!
ON THE RECORD: SOME OF THE BEST NEW MUSIC RELEASES IN IRELAND THIS MONTH
- SOME bands are meant to flourish in the undergrowth, to avoid the spotlight, to carry on in their singular way without being bothered by music industry nonsense.
- One such is Dublin’s Overhead, the Albatross, whose latest album, I Leave You This, continues their superb collage-like blend of instrumental music and occasional spoken word.
- As is usual with the band’s music, the best tracks are the longest.
MOSTLY FOLK EPISODE 712 THE ROUGH AND TUMBLE INTERVIEW
- This episode features an interview & music from The Rough & Tumble!
11 ROMANTIC PLACES IN WALES AND JUST BEYOND YOU CAN STILL BOOK FOR A VALENTINE'S GETAWAY
- Valentine's Day is fast approaching, with many of us considering ways of showing a special someone how much we love and care for them. This year, the day for lovers will be on Friday, February 14, which could be the perfect opportunity to make the most of a weekend.
CORNWALL’S NEWEST EVENT SPACE: THE TINNER’S ROOM OPENS AT CORNWALL GOLD
- Cornwall has a new venue for private and corporate events as Cornwall Gold officially opens The Tinner’s Room, a multi-purpose event space following the success of its inaugural Christmas Market.
- Located just off the A30 near Redruth, Cornwall Gold offers an accessible and central location, complete with free parking and free WiFi. The space is designed to cater for a variety of events, from corporate meetings to birthday celebrations, with bookings available for both half-day and full-day events.
TALLAHASSEE HIGHLAND GAMES
- Tallahassee's premier sporting and cultural festival returns! Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Scottish culture and experience the thrill of the National Stones of Strength Series Qualifier, a gateway to the World Stones of Strength Championship in Norway. Our event also hosts the National Caber Championship for the International Highland Games Federation (IHGF). Witness athletes of all levels—teenage, novice, and semi-pro—compete in these exhilarating traditional sports at Apalachee Regional Park. Nab yer Tallahassee Highland Games tickets today!
- Entertainers you will see are The Kenny Hill Band Janie Rothfield & Allan Carr.
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