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Here are several ways to celebrate Celtic culture through music.
The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast plays Celtic music. But not everyone will agree what that is. I define it…with great Celtic music!
Lilt, Kennedy's Kitchen, Seumas Gagne, A Campo Traviesa, Graham Vincent/David Mitchell, Rising Gael, Farsan, Wilson & McKee, Alexander James Adams, Unquiet Grave, Eamon Friel, Dylan Walshe, Seldom Sober, The Round Table, Songs for Ceilidh, Ciunas
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** Hey! If you have a suggestion of a video, podcast, a festival, or something else I can share with our community, reply right now. Send me your offering to our Celts. **
FAIRY FORTS AND CHANGELINGS
Are Irish fairies REAL? And if so, could there be Sí folk living in New England?? Fiddle player Martin Hayes, singer Emily Smith, and storyteller Máirtín de Cógáin help me and this month’s co-producer Nigel Heaton investigate songs, stories, and possible gateways to the Otherworld.
If you’re not listening, I highly recommend the show. Subscribe and Listen now.
And consider becoming a patron of her show.
TIPS FOR IRELAND IN THE OFF SEASON
With Ireland's tourism numbers increasing annually it's understandable that many travelers are looking outside the busy summer months to plan their vacation. In this episode of the podcast I'm sharing Ireland travel tips for off-season vacations plus my advice on taking your children out of school to visit Ireland.
WHY “CELTIC MUSIC?”
Traditional Irish musicians get a little nervous when I say I play “Celtic music”. That’s because the term was taken over in the 80s by Celtic New Age artists.
Even though Enya was my introduction to “Celtic music” years ago, I have obviously found new direction. In fact, one of the reasons I continue to use the term is that I believe it is more appropriate for the music we all enjoy. Because it showcases the diverse styles of Celtic music.
This is the music of the Celts!
My goal in using that term is to take back “Celtic music” from the major labels and New Age artists and to properly showcase Celtic music in all its forms.
We all know what we mean when we say “Celtic music”. So use the term with pride. And if someone has a question, send them over to CelticMusicPodcast.com.
- Shannon Heaton published an episode called “The C-Word” on her Irish Music Stories podcast.
- What is Celtic Music is an article I published on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast website.
VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20
With the new year comes a new votes in the Celtic Top 20. This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. Just list the show number, and the name of as many bands in the episode as you like. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2019 episode.
JOIN THE INVASION OF CELTIC ORIGINS
Next June, Celtic Invasion Vacations is going to the Veneto in Italy. You see, the Celts once resided in the Veneto. There was a tribe called the Veneti that eventually settled in Brittany before being run off the continent onto the British Isles.
You can learn more about the HIstory of Celtic Brittany here and the Secret History of the Celts.
Sadly, we’ve not found any Celtic artifacts in the Veneto. But my mom lives there. I love the region. I want to share it with you in June 2020.
The official itinerary will be up soon. In the meantime, subscribe to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list so you don’t miss this incredible Celtic Invasion.
BALANCE IN CELTIC MUSIC…
FairPlé aims to achieve gender balance in the production, performance, promotion, and development of Irish traditional and folk music. They advocate for equal opportunity and balanced representation for all. Visit their website for more details about this great organization.
THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST
There are many ways to support the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, throughs donation, buying bumper sticker, pint glasses or t-shirts. But the best way of all is to become a Patron of the Podcast.
You can make a pledge of a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. And you also get episodes before regular listeners.
And when we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. We are super close to getting a two-hour instrumental special.
Thanks to our newest patrons: Barbara B S., Julie M.
So please do me a favor. Become a Patron of the Podcast right now!
NEW CELTIC CDs FROM…
Paula Ryan, The Whiskeydicks, Caroline McCaskey, Musical Saw Player, J.P. Cormier, and Charlie Limm
Get weekly updates of New CDs in our Celtic Music Magazine and download 34 Celtic MP3s for free at bestcelticmusic.net.
DON’T MISS LAST WEEK’S SHOW
Did you listen yet? Once you're done, make sure you VOTE in the Celtic Top 20. You will help me create next year's Best Celtic Music of 2019.
What are you doing today while listening? The easiest way to let me know is to email me right now. Send a comment or a picture of what your doing. You can also send a photo from one of your trips to a Celtic nation.
Slainte!
Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
October 10, 2019
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS
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