Céad Míle Fáilte,
In this week’s issue we have a new episode of the Irish & Celtic Podcast. We also have new episodes of the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast, Traveling in Ireland Podcast, and Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast. We also have articles about destinations in Ireland and Wales and Williamina Fleming. There are also new CDs. We hope you enjoy this article.
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST #591: CELTIC INSTRUMENTAL RECONNECT
- The Byrne Brothers, Poisoned Dwarf, Widening Gyre, One Street Over, Sylvia Woods, Lilt, Mason Brown, Robin Huw Bowen, W Ed Harris, Keith Hinchliffe, West of Mabou, Sliotar, Kilrush, Scythian, Jonathan Milton
- A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Marti Meyers, Meghan Walker, Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Annie Lorkowski, Shawn Cali
CELTIC INVASION OF WESTPORT AND THE PIRATE QUEEN
- Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.
- In 2023, we’re going on a Celtic Invasion of County Mayo in Ireland. We will explore Westport, Clare Island, see the castle of Grace O’Malley, the Pirate Queen, hike Croagh Patrick, and listen to Irish music in the famed Matt Malloy's Irish Pub.
See the itinerary of this year's Celtic Invasion Vacations.
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
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.
BROBDINGNAGIAN BARDS PODCAST #74: DO VIRGINS TASTE BETTER?
- Do groundhogs taste better than than those that do not? We talk a wee bit bit about the movie. We also dig deep into the “Do Virgins Taste Better Medley”. We can't help but compare what is funny now versus what used to be funny.
- It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #74
NEW CDS
- Get weekly updates of New CDs in our Celtic Music Magazine and download 34 Celtic MP3s for free at bestcelticmusic.net. #NewCelticCDs
- Pipes and Drums of Ireland – by VARIOUS ARTISTS
- The Toasted Clover – by Sam Kesler
- A Celtic Celebration: The Bookends with the Stratford Symphony Orchestra – By The Bookends
- Comme des lances de lumière – by Enokham
- It's the Poetry, Man! – by Pablo Sablo
Attn Bands: Go to 4celts.com to submit your band to the podcast.
IRELAND SHOPPING TIPS – BEST SOUVENIRS & THE VAT | TRAVELING IN IRELAND PODCAST EPISODE 142
- During your Ireland vacation you'll have dozens of opportunities to purchase Ireland souvenirs and gifts. My advice? Buy items that will keep memories of your trip fresh for years to come. An added bonus when purchasing Ireland souvenirs – the Value Added Tax refund you receive as you leave the country.
SIX STUNNING DESTINATIONS IN IRELAND AND WALES FEATURE IN CELTIC EXPERIENCE COLLECTION
- A COLLABORATION across the Irish Sea which brought six Welsh and Irish counties together in 2018 has expanded its offering for 2023.
- The tourism heritage project known as the Celtic Routes was founded five years ago, to “showcase the ancient and primal relationship between West Wales and Ireland’s Ancient East”.
NEW PODCAST T-SHIRTS
- The all new 2023 Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirts are now on sale. And they are beautiful! They feature a blue and white with a Celtic knot surrounding the world.
- Share your love of Celtic music and get your friends and strangers talking to you about your cool shirt.
FOOT STOMPIN FREE SCOTTISH MUSIC PODCAST NO 250
- Hi there, How are you all? I hope you had a peaceful Christmas and New Year wherever you are. We are back with yet more great Scottish trad music!
WILLIAMINA FLEMING: SCOTS ASTRONOMER WHO DISCOVERED HORSEHEAD NEBULA
- TODAY, I am writing about one of the most remarkable Scottish women scientists that ever lived, Williamina Fleming (1857-1911). Largely because she is often thought of as an American astronomer, I suspect her story will not be known to many readers but she was very much Scottish and truly was a pioneer in her time.
ATLANTA PUB SONGS & STORIES #263: GREEN GROW THE RASHES
- Was Robert Burns a Vulcan? Learn more about one of the most-famous songs by the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns.
- Get ready for the pub that’s not really a pub.
- Catch a bus at a Buzz Stop. It might help beautify your neighborhood and fight climate change.
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!
Todd Wiley & Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
January 26, 2023
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