Céad Míle Fáilte,
Hey it is I, Todd, once again. In today’s episode we have a new episode of our very own Irish & Celtic Podcast. We also have new episodes of Tales of Britain and Ireland, Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast, and Folk on Foot. To tie in with the latest episode of Folk on Foot our first article is about the charity Help Musicians. The others are about Annalong Way & the Scottish town Kelso. We hope you enjoy this issue.
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST #625: CELTIC ROCK
- Screaming Orphans, Derina Harvey Band, Wakefire, The Celtic Kitchen Party, The Bordercollies, The Elders, The Secret Commonwealth, Stout Pounders, The McKrells, Hearthfire, Scythian, The Town Pants, the commoners, Highlander Celtic Rock Band Australia, Kilrush, Ewen McIntosh, Fast & Vengefully, Shades of Green, Paddyman, Jamison Celtic Rock, Kellys Wayke, Thom Dunn, Chance the Arm, Voice of Lir, The Dreadnoughts, Hugh Morrison, The Langer's Ball, Reilly, Syr
- A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Bill Mandeville , Marti Meyers, Brenda, Meghan Walker, Karen, Emma Bartholomew, Dan mcDade, Bob Harford, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Gary R Hook, Lynda MacNeil, Kelly Garrod, Annie Lorkowski
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.
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
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FOLK ON FOOT: THE STORY OF THE BIG WALK
- On 4th August 2023, Folk on Foot host Matthew Bannister set off on his biggest walk yet: from Wickham Festival in Hampshire to Folk East in Suffolk. Over two weeks, he covered 186 miles, took 465,137 steps and raised thousands of pounds for the charity Help Musicians. Each evening, he was joined in the pub by some of the folk world’s finest musicians, who sang and played to revive his flagging spirits. This episode tells the inside story of the walk, using Matthew’s private audio diaries and highlights of the glorious music that carried him on his way.
ABOUT THE CHARITY: HELP MUSICIANS
- Help Musicians is a charity in the U.K. They provide help for musicians of all genres, both while working and retirement. They provide help during times of crisis as well as opportunity, giving people support needed during crucial stages that could make or break a career.
- They provide services for developing a career, Physical & Mental Health, the Musician’s welfare, and bullying and harassment.
DOWN ALONG ANNALONG WAY
- Nestled between mountains and the sea, the Co. Down village offers a tranquil haven with a rich history, intriguing wildlife, and a perfect base for exploring the Mournes. CATRIONA MITCHELL reports
FOOT STOMPIN’ FREE SCOTTISH MUSIC PODCAST NO 255
- Hi there, Ciamar a tha sibh? We are back after the summer. My youngest is now back at the school – in his last year! Where does the time go! Anyway loads of great music for you to listen toooo! See you in September!
WHAT TO DO IN THE SCOTTISH TOWN DESCRIBED AS THE COUNTRY'S ‘WELLNESS CAPITAL'
- Kelso may have first taken root around its landmark abbey, but today this is not a town mired in dull privation and austere abstinence. Lesley Rosher, owner of quirky craft shop The Crafty Creative, beams: “We had a ball recently and over 500 people came and had the time of their lives. It didn’t feel like there is a cost-of-living crisis.”
TALES OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND: 47: THE WITCH OF EAGLE’S CRAG
- This episode we have a tale featuring Lancashire Witches, phenomenal cosmic power, a sort of gap year/nature documentary, an unexpected promotion and a story mash up that almost works if you squint.
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Slainte!
Todd Wiley & Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
August 31, 2023
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