Céad Míle Fáilte,
In this week’s issue we have a new episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. We have also included new episodes of Stories of Scotland & Celt in a Twist. This week our featured articles are about the top museums to visit in Ireland, the new King receiving the crown jewels of Scotland, Folk on Foot Big Walk 2023, & Lyric Theater hosting a Celtic music performance. We hope enjoy this week’s issue.
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST #613: STREETS OF DERRY
- JuhaRossi, Scottish Fish, Lily Bentley, Arise & Go, Mary Beth Carty, Tim Cummings, Pete Sutherland, Brad Kolodner, Alli Johnson, Corey Purcell, Victoria Johnston, Gordon McLeod, Clare Sands, Brian Finnegan, Brad The Piper, Voice of Lir, The Celtic Kitchen Party, Brass Lassie
- A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Bill Mandeville, Marti Meyers, Meghan Walker, Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Gary R Hook, Lynda MacNeil, Kelly Garrod, Annie Lorkowski, Shawn Cali
WEAR YOUR LOVE OF CELTIC MUSIC
- We're planning a Kickstarter in July to fund a new album pin that you can wear to start conversations about your love of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.
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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.
CAN YOU GIVE A LITTLE PUB SONGS & STORIES LOVE?
- Be one of the first of 10 to post a review on Apple Podcasts and you'll be entered to win a CD, album pin, tote bag, Celtic Heartstring or digital download of your choice. I'll give you a list of what's available once we have enough reviews.
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.
STORIES OF SCOTLAND: FIRESIDE FOLKLORE: ISLAND WHISKY
- Join Annie and Jenny as they tell two short stories about whisky distillers on the islands of Mull and Tiree. We have a tale about smugglers and one about ghosts!
FROM ANCIENT CLADDAGH RINGS TO ACTUAL DINOSAUR BONES – HERE ARE 10 OF THE TOP MUSEUMS TO VISIT IN IRELAND
- SUMMER is well and truly here – which means more time to get out and about and explore.
- If you’re planning your next day trip in Ireland why not sample one of the many museums the island has to offer.
CELT IN A TWIST: JULY 2, 2023
- Tis nothing so pale and fair as a Celt on the beach. Win tickets to Bard on the Beach ‘As You Like It' Merry Hell proclaims Summer Is A-Comin', The Dreadnoughts ride The Rodney Rocket, lilting lasses voices of Kate Rusby and Eddi Reader. For 20 years you got yer Celt In A Twist with Patricia Fraser!
POMP AND PROTEST: CROWDS GATHER AS KING TO RECEIVE SCOTLAND'S CROWN JEWELS
- The King and Queen will be presented with the oldest Royal Regalia in Britain, the Honours of Scotland, during a ceremony on Wednesday.
- Royal fans arrived early on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile ahead of the ceremony to mark the Charles and Camilla’s coronation.
- They lined the route the royal procession will take to service of thanksgiving and dedication at St Giles’ Cathedral.
THE FOLK ON FOOT BIG WALK 2023
- Matthew is heading off on his biggest walk yet in a few weeks' time; 180 miles in 2 weeks, from Wickham Festival to Folk East to raise money for the charity Help Musicians.
LYRIC THEATER HOSTS CELTIC MUSIC PERFORMANCE JULY 8
- PAUL – The Lyric Theater will host the Wild Blue Yonder Celtic Band Saturday, July 8 in St. Paul. The show starts at 7 p.m. General admission and table seating tickets are available.
For more information and to purchase tickets: https://thelyrictheater.ticketspice.com/wild-blue-yonder
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
July 6, 2023
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