Céad Míle Fáilte,
It is once again Todd. In this week’s episode we have a new episode of our own Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. We also have new episodes of Stories of Scotland & Mostly Folk. The articles we feature are about an Island that is great for taking a break, Fairground Attraction reuniting, a Welsh beach that reminds people of Barbados, & Celtic Thunder. We hope you enjoy this issue. Until next time, slàinte mhath!
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST #655: THE CAT'S MEOW
- Telenn Tri, Tradify, Patsy O'Brien, Toby Bresnahan, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, The Dustbunnies, Ian Fontova, CaliCeltic, La famille LeBlanc, Olivia Bradley, River Driver, Ida Elena, Stout Pounders, Roehind, The Irish Rovers
- A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Bill Mandeville, Marti Meyers, Brenda, Karen DM Harris, Emma Bartholomew, Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Gary R Hook, Lynda MacNeil, Kelly Garrod, Annie Lorkowski, Shawn Cali
- We recently updated the website to a new design offered by the web host. Sadly, you can no longer download podcast episodes on the website. However, you can download them on our Patreon page, including the free version or on my blog. I'm so sorry for the inconvenience.
- The public episodes of the show now have advertising. This is test period that will take a couple months. However, the ads mess up the episode times. If you want ad-free episodes, follow the show on Patreon. All episodes are ad-free, even if you follow the show for free.
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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- 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.
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STORIES OF SCOTLAND: FIRESIDE FOLKLORE: WARRIOR WOMEN
- From the Fortress of Shadows just off the Isle of Skye, to the Palace of Dreams in Arthurian legends, Jenny and Annie visit the homes of warrior women.
AN ISLAND BREAK IN THE IRISH SEA
- From Little People to Cursed Stones, the Isle of Man is steeped in similar folklore to Ireland, which – along with its sweeping bays, green hills and welcoming people – makes it a great place for an offseason break.
MOSTLY FOLK EPISODE 668
- Sam Cooper, Frankie Raye, Jefrey Siler, Simone Keane, Rhiannon Giddens, Helen O'shea, Dean Rochester, Mouths of Babes, Dominic Chianese, Amelia Hogan, Ken Whitely and Friends, Calico, Antje Duvekot, Dan Bern
‘THERE WAS LOTS OF THINGS LEFT TO SAY' – FAIRGROUND ATTRACTION ON REUNION
- Chart-topping folk pop band Fairground Attraction believe they still have “lots of things left to say” after reuniting 34 years on from their split.
- The group reached No 1 with their single Perfect in 1988 and won two BRIT awards the following year.
WELSH BEACH THAT'S LIKE ‘ONE YOU'D FIND IN BARBADOS' NAMED AMONG BEST IN UK
- It's a world-renowned, not-so hidden gem that has been voted many times as one of the best coastal spots in Britain and the world. And with beautiful golden sands, turquoise blue waters and unspoiled coastline, you can see why.
CELTIC THUNDER SETS SAIL ON ODYSSEY: A NORTH AMERICAN TOUR, TICKETS NOW ON SALE
- This dynamic new production will captivate audiences from September to November 2024 and will pay homage to Celtic Thunder's rich heritage while delving into exciting new musical realms.
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Slainte!
Todd Wiley & Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
March 28, 2024
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