I have a lot of awesome news to share with you in show #28 of The Celtfather podcast, including a new band, an interview, a 10-year anniversary and a new feature–Celtic Music Spotlight featuring The Killdares. My Hobbit Drinking Songs show was a success and I also take a look at Mumford & Sons' new album, why I didn't like it, and how that could affect my music.

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 Mentioned This Week on The Celtfather #28

• Marc responds to a Facebook question about Torre and how he is reacting to the new baby.
• Will you see him performing as part of a new band at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival? You just may. The band will be called Kilted Kings IF it happens.
• There aren't many good card games for four-year old kids, outside of Go Fish and Slap Jack. What do you do when that happens? Create your own!
• June 26th is the 10-year anniversary of the Renaissance Festival Podcast. Danny Faught did an interview to delve deep into how the podcast got started and some surprising things that happened as a result of its success, including being recognized in Ireland and DragonCon, just by a voice and a laugh respectively. Can you believe that happens?
• Much better turnout for the Concert Window performance. There were 21 attendees. But Marc still needs your thoughts on how to improve the concert. Complete the Survey.
• In preparation for the Hobbit Drinking Songs show on Concert Window last week, Marc wrote a new hobbit song called “The Prettiest Hobbit“, inspired by his two wee hobbits.
• The latest Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is now online. Show #210 is another New Music Special.
• The Celtfather podcast will now include a Celtic Music Spotlight in each episode of the podcast. This week, he features The Killdares a fantastic Alternative Celtic Rock band out of Dallas, Texas. They have a new album out called Steal the Sky. So far the music is awesome and well worth a listen. In fact, you can listen to their latest and download song in the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Listen in the show notes for details for the 17 Free Celtic MP3 Downloads for St. Patrick’s Day 2015 – 10th Anniversary! show for details. You can expect another song in one of the next couple episodes.
• Finally, you'll hear me rant on Mumford & Sons new album, Wilder Minds. I didn't like the album as I said in a recent blog. But there are greater implications about why with regard to my own music.