I'm mostly recovered from last week. I say mostly because I released this week's show late today. I was finishing up taxes. Which I guess is perfect considering there's a song in today's show by The Irish Balladeers about the tax man. How I love synchronicity.
COLIN FARRELL | IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC MAGAZINE
- Have you been in the mood for some excellent instrumental Irish music? Look no further than any of the offerings from Colin Farrell. The pleasant rhythms and skilled play provided by this musician is something special—with out being too showy or flashy. For any musician this is a balance that really isn’t easy to achieve, but when it’s done well, it’s such a joy to listen to!
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 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.
- New additions: The Byrne Brothers and Johny Doyle
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CELTIC MUSICIANS HAVE FUNNY TALES TO TELL
- The rock walls of Ireland make for a harrowing driving experience. Is it calamity or comedy?
- Why do musicians forget lyrics during shows? I can’t speak for most musicians. But I will share my reasons.
- It's all on the next Pub Songs & Stories.
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.
NEW CELTIC CDS
- Well Alright Then by The Elders (pre-order)
- Standing Stones by Autumn Equinox
- Alehouse Insurrections by Tommy Byrnes
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STORIES OF SCOTLAND: INTERVIEW WITH JENNIFER MORAG HENDERSON
- Slightly frog-throated Annie and Jenny interview Highland author Jennifer Morag Henderson about her new book, Daughters of the North.
- Daughters of the North explores the life of Jean Gordon, from the Far North of Scotland who lived from 1546 to 1629. We learn of the Far North of Scotland during the reign of Mary Queen of Scots, the industries of Sutherland, and some intrigues of the Early Modern court. We share a love of archives, historical research, and the falconry display of Dunrobin Castle.
LOW LIE, THE FIELDS OF ATHENRY! SEVEN FACTS ABOUT IRELAND’S ICONIC UNOFFICIAL ANTHEM
- SET during the years of Ireland’s infamous Great Famine, the iconic ballad The Fields of Athenry actually dates to the 1970s.
- The folk song is sung at virtually every Republic of Ireland football match, having taken on a life of its own in the world of both Irish – and British – sport.
CELT IN A TWIST
- The pain of parting and the joy of Spring, The Rhythm Of Her Name from The Rumjacks, The Malarkeys' Time Machine and All The Bright Blossoms from Merry Hell.
MAMMY, MAM, MUM: WHAT IRISH PEOPLE CALL THEIR MOTHERS REVEALED AHEAD OF MOTHER'S DAY
- THE MAJORITY of people in Ireland call their mother ‘Mam', new research ahead of Mother's Day shows.
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST #550: CELTIC FOLK
- Runa, TJ Hull and Jeff Ksiazek, The Gatehouse Well, The Beggarmen, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, The Duplets, Don Gabbert, Cady Finlayson, The Irish Balladeers, Alexander James Adams, Captain John Stout, The Fire, Jennifer Licko, W Ed Harris, Emerald Rose
- A super special thanks to our new patrons: Uwe, M D Arbo
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Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
March 24, 2022
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