Celtic Music Magazine

Sep 11, 2025 News

Céad Míle Fáilte

Todd here once again. In this issue we have new episodes of out own Irish & Celtic Music Podcast & Quest & Chorus. We also have a list of new albums. The other featured podcasts are In Tune With Tradition & Folk on Foot. The articles highlighted are about Gary Lawlor, a fall vacation spot in Wales, & growing Truffles in Scotland. We again are featuring the IrishFest Atlanta. We also showcase the Flathead Celtic Festival, taking place this weekend September 12 – 13, at the Centennial Farm in West Kalispell, MT. We hope you enjoy this issue. Until next time, Sláinte mhaith!

IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST #726: TEADA INTERVIEW
• Teada, Ryan Mccombe, Eimear Arkins, We Banjo 3, Caliceltic, Wylde Nept, No Murder No Moustache
• A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Severin, Lisa Cothron
Listen to the Show

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.
Vote in the Celtic Top 20

WHAT'S NEW WITH CELTIC MUSIC
& CULTURE ONLINE?

QUEST & CHORUS #2: A LONELY SHORE ON THE CALF OF MAN (SPECIAL FEATURE FOLK SONGS & STORIES)

  • The Calf of Man, just off the southern tip of the Isle of Man. There’s a decayed building there. And on its wall hangs a strange thing. A life preserver—round, red and white, worn by time. It made me wonder: What do we leave behind to save the ones who come after us?”
  • This is Quest & Chorus #306

Listen here

IRISHFEST ATLANTA

  • Join us at IrishFest Atlanta on Nov 7-9, 2025. You’ll enjoy exclusive concerts with Open the Door For Three with Special Guest Liz Carroll on Friday and Teada on Saturday night.
  • Plus enjoy music from Kathleen Donohoe, O’Brian’s Bards, Olivia Bradley, Roundabouts, The Kinnegans, The Muckers, Irish Brothers, Celtic Brew, Station 1 2 3 and special set from Inara and Marc Gunn.
  • There are music and dance workshops, Irish cooking competitions, IrishTea, Irish Films, and of course, LOTS of Irish dancing.
  • Celebrate your Irish heritage at IrishFest Atlanta in November. Bring a friend!

Learn more at IrishFestAtlanta.com

NEW CDS

Attn Bands: Go to 4celts.com to submit your band to the podcast.

IN TUNE WITH TRADITION – PERSPECTIVES ON SESSION ETIQUETTE IN IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC: YOU GO FOR THE MUSIC, YOU STAY FOR THE PEOPLE

  • In this episode, Shannon Heaton and Tara explore the nuances of session etiquette in Irish music. They discuss the social nature of music sessions, share personal experiences, and delve into the importance of communication and community building. The conversation highlights the joys and challenges of participating in sessions, the significance of humility, and the balance between professionalism and passion in music. Listeners are encouraged to engage with the music community, learn from one another, and cherish the fleeting moments of musical connection.

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TEN MINS WITH…GARY LAWLOR FROM THE DRUIDS

  • THE DRUIDS, a folk band made up of four members from Co. Wexford and Co. Kildare have announced a short British tour in October
  • This week, the band's Gary Lawlor took time out to talk to The Irish Post…

To read more, go here!

FOLK ON FOOT: OFFICIAL FOLK ALBUMS CHART SHOW—2ND SEPTEMBER 2025

  • Matthew’s guest on this month’s show is the singer/songwriter Kellie While who is chair of the judges for the newly announced Folk Album of the Year Award. She shares the thinking behind the award and offers some advice if you’re considering entering. There are also 6 new entries in the chart and a new number one. We’ll have music from Amelia Coburn, Spafford Campbell, The Swaps, Skerryvore, Gaz Brookfield, Yoshika Colwell and the New Eves.

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PRETTY LEAFY TOWN WITH WATERFALLS AND CUTE COFFEE SHOPS IS BEST PLACE TO VISIT IN AUTUMN

  • Ah, fall, my favourite season. I don’t know about you, but I am an autumn. The crisp air, the crunchy leaves underfoot, and Wales's gorgeous landscapes transform into a vibrant palette of reds, oranges, and golds.
  • Here in Wales, there are plenty of autumnal spots where you can admire dazzling foliage, sip hot chocolates in cosy cafes, and browse boutique stores for seasonal treats.

To read more, go here!

WETTER WEATHER ‘PERFECT' FOR GROWING SCOTTISH TRUFFLES, SCIENTISTS SAY

  • Climate change is affecting truffle production in mainland Europe – but scientists believe it is creating the ideal conditions for Scotland to grow one of the world's most valuable foods.
  • Dryer conditions on the continent have led to a decline in production, with some scenarios predicting the collapse of truffle farming in Spain within a generation.

To read more, go here!

FLATHEAD CELTIC FESTIVAL

  • The Flathead Celtic Festival is a registered 501©3 nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and creating the opportunities for our community to experience Celtic culture for the educational benefit of the people in this region and its visitors.
  • Some of the entertainers you will see are Max Armstrong, The ShamRockers, Those Guys, Second Wind, & many others

Find out more information

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Slainte!
Todd Wiley & Marc Gunn, The Celtfather

September 11, 2025

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