With St Patrick's Day less than a month away, I'm in overtime promoting the podcast. But we lost a few Patrons recently. That's tough. I have an audio engineer, a graphic artist, social media person, and this magazine editor who are supported by your pledges. I also donate 10% of all patronage to Celtic Non-Profits. I've donated over $45,000 over the years. Check it out.
THE ATLANTA JUNIOR CEILI BAND | ATLANTA CELTIC MUSIC
- Celtic music exists in large part because of it’s beauty, but also for it's deep connection to the land—and the soul. In addition, a large part of why this particular genre does so well even to this day is that time is taken to instill the love of this music among the younger generation in families. The Atlanta Junior Ceili Band (AJCB) is a perfect example of this in an updated, modern context!
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.
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 this week: Kilmaine Saints, Poitin Band
Listen on Irish & Celtic Music on Spotify or Irish & Celtic Music on Amazon Music.
GOLDEN AGE OF CELTIC MUSIC
- Liesel Wilson rediscovers her Welsh heritage with Welsh tunes and a story.
- This might just be the Golden Age of Celtic Music.
- If you could name your own beer, how would you pick the name? Find out how it’s done at The Lost Druid Brewery.
- Can a love of travel lead to the love of your life?
Listen to the Pub Songs & Stories.
THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST
The bands you listen to each week rely on your generosity and financial support. Just like this podcast. Your patronage allows us to create a free show for thousands of people week. It only costs you as little as one dollar per episode on Patreon. Join on Patreon now.
FOLK ON FOOT: MAURICE HENDERSON & EWEN THOMSON ON SHETLAND
- We’re back on the glorious Shetland Isles for this episode and who better to show us around than the renowned local fiddle player Maurice Henderson (of Fiddlers Bid) and his friend the luthier and guitarist from Fair Isle Ewen Thomson? After Ewen demonstrates how to make a great violin, they take us to the beach where they tell folk tales, play traditional dance tunes and introduce us to the sea birds.
TICKETS ON SALE FOR IRISH FOLK SUPERSTARS “THE HIGH KINGS” CONCERT IN BOSTON
- The High Kings are heading to Boston for a celebration of traditional Irish music at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre and now is your chance to see them live!
TOP 10 BEST IRISH DRINKING SONGS
- Everyone has their list of top Irish drinking songs, and I am no exception. In my humble opinion, the best Irish drinking songs don’t have to be all about booze, but they should be a romp that you can swing your arms along with and sing along to if you are so inclined. It’s the spirit of the thing that makes it a drinking song—not the subject.
- What are your favorite Irish drinking songs?
MOSTLY FOLK PODCAST EPISODE 565
- Johnsmith, Hardened And Tempered, Chip Taylor, Indian City, Laura Keating, The McDades, Lisa Jeanette, Brooks Young Band, Mike Mullins, Josie Bello, Sad Daddy, Oyo, Marion Halliday, Rich Krueger
NORTHERN LIGHTS TO BE VISIBLE IN SCOTLAND TONIGHT AS FORECASTERS PREDICT AURORA BOREALIS
- There is a chance of catching Northern Lights tonight, according to the Met Office's space weather forecast.
- Due to Scotland ‘s high latitude, there are many chances to see the Northern Lights and tonight brings another opportunity.
MARC GUNN'S NEW CD – SELCOUTH
- Marc Gunn's newest CD of original Celtic folk songs is now on sale
- It's called Selcouth which means “when everything is strange and different, yet you find it marvelous.”
- You can enjoy a free livestreaming CD Release Party this Thursday at 7:30 PM Eastern.
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST #546: THE WOMEN OF IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC
- Wolf & Clover, Lissa Schneckenburger, Jenna Moynihan, Heather Dale, One Street Over, Rambling Sailors, Empty Hats, Dublin Abbey, Bonnie Rideout, Brigid's Crossing, Beth Patterson, The Ennis Sisters, Secret Sky, Liesel Wilson
- A super special thanks to our news Patrons of the Podcast: Ben Doran, Karen, Mark H, Carl F.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING WHILE LISTENING?
You can send a comment or a picture of what you're doing. You can also send a photo from one of your trips to a Celtic nation or anywhere around the globe.
Slainte!
Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
February 24, 2022
How Can I Support The Newsletter?
Here are three easy ways you can support the newsletter:
- Forward it to a friend
- Buy me a pint
- Become an ongoing supporter of the newsletter and podcast
What sort of perks are there for ongoing supporters?
Early Episodes – a patron-only episode that is released 2-3 days before regular episodes
Vote in Celtic Top 20 – your vote adds new tracks to our Best Of 2022 playlist on Spotify and Amazon Music
Free Sticker – get a bumper sticker that you can put on you car to show your Celtic colors
Music-Only Episodes – Song Henger also get music-only episodes. It's non-stop music for your ears
A Friendly Reminder
If you can’t afford to support the magazine and podcast, I totally understand. But it does help pay for all of the services I offer to promote independent Celtic musicians. So please consider becoming a Patron of the Podcast
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