Happy St Patrick's Day! After nearly 16 years of creating this podcast, we finally hit our 500th episode. It's a doozy. Four hours of St Patrick's Day music. What makes it more awesome to me is that each of these artists, over 60, sent in their own unique congrats for hitting this 500th episode. That's just amazing! Thanks to each and every one of these gracious artists.
Here are several ways to celebrate Celtic culture through music.
The Tannahill Weavers, Poitin, The Selkie Girls, Doolin', Brad Reid, Jesse Ferguson, Seasons, Flook, Tuatha de Danann, A Shamrock in Kudzu, Colleen Raney, Dun Aengus, The Gatehouse Well, Brigid's Crossing, Andrew D. Huber, 3 Pints Gone, The Flying Toads, Avourneen, Emma Langford, THE DIVINERS, Deirdre Graham, BassPipes, Beth Patterson, Caliceltic
Listen to Mind Blowing St. Patrick's Day Tribute!
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THE INTERNATIONAL SAINT PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION
The International Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 13th, 2021 will be a series of three consecutive Zoom Events, bringing new performances by Irish and Irish-American performers and instructors directly to your door. Featuring Niamh Parsons and Graham Dunne; Socks in the Frying Pan; and the Black Brothers; as well as world-class storytellers, amazing instrumentalists, and old-style singing, this is a full day of some of the best Irish music from both sides of the Atlantic.
Find them on Facebook. Tickets are available at americeltic.
PUB SONGS & STORIES
We are sharing St Patrick’s Day stories like St Patrick probably never drank green beer. No really. A deeper look at my Selcouth song “Breathing”. A love story from na Skylark. St Paddy’s Day Kisses and ear bites from Stout Pounders.
CELTFATHER MUSIC & TRAVEL
Some people grab a bottle of $3.99 wine and are perfectly happy pouring themselves a glass or three–and there’s certainly nothing wrong with that. However, others would rather pass on that glass in favor of sipping on something that tickles their more well-developed palate.
A LITTLE LADY LUCK FOR ST PAT'S
When it comes to Celtic music there’s so much to choose from that it can be overwhelming to know where to start if you’re looking for something suitable for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Naturally much of this will depend on your individual taste. Listen to these ladies for St Patrick's Day
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8 ST PATRICK'S DAY PARTY MUSIC TIPS
I will share EIGHT great ways for you to have a spectacular St Patrick's Day today Celtfather Music & Travel. the best thing about St Patrick’s Day for me is that is a great time to celebrate Celtic culture. My passion lies in the music. I immersed myself in nothing but Irish and Scottish music for over a decade…
COPPERPLATE TOME 348
Bothy Band, Planxty, Noel Hill & Tony Linane, Colum Sands, Johnnt Og Connolly, Eileen O’Brien, Joe Burke, Joe Burke, Joe Burke, Kevin Crawford, Maranna McCloskey, Mick Mick & Aoife O’Brien & Emer Mayock, Julia Clifford & Denis Murphy, Tim Lyons, Caoimhin O’Fearghaill & Donnchadh Gough, Jackie Daly, Neil Mulligan, Tim Dennehy, Frank Harte, Open The Door 43, Waterboys, Bothy Band
BLARNEY PILGRIMS IRISH MUSIC PODCAST: ANGELA USHER INTERVIEW (BANJO, WHISTLE, TENOR GUITAR)
Tin whistle with Marian Egan (Flannery) in Hulme. Touring New Zealand and Australia. First banjos and joining Curragh. Toss the Feathers and choosing work over the road. The social side of learning. Joe and Jack Cooley and the lost tapes from America. The Love of Lucia, Kitty’s Twelve Roses and The Gort Mile.
RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL PODCAST: A WEE TOUCH O' THE IRISH
Tullamore, Terry Griffith, Brian Tinker Leo, Dublin Harpers, Vince Conaway, Craig o'Farrington, Craig o'Farrington, The Reelin' Rogues, The Lost Boys, Empty Hats, Wolgemut, Poxy Boggards, Tippler's Way, Terrible Musicians, Wild Mountain Thyme
CELT IN A TWIST MARCH 7, 2021
Orange County's Brick Top Blaggers squeeze out a rippin' new single just in time for St. Patrick's Day. We've got the debut and the interview on Celt In A Twist.
MR THOUMIRE’S FINE TUNES – FOOT STOMPIN’ FREE SCOTTISH MUSIC PODCAST NO 219
The Foot Stompin’ Podcast is back with some great Scottish music. Not so many new releases this week so I am playing so tracks that tickled my fancy! Thanks to you all for listening around the world – I really appreciate it.
MOSTLY FOLK PODCAST EPISODE 516
Tim Grimm, Eli West, Alicia Viani, The Woods Family, Josh Okeefe, Karen Bella, Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno, Dan Cimaglio, Barry Oreck, Iona Fyfe, Lisa Jeanette, Tim Grimm, The Rough & Tumble, Josh Okeefe
THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST
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A super special thanks to our newest patrons: Paul Crowley, Cynthia R, Shawn B, Mark BMarch
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Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
March 11, 2021
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