Pub Songs #47: Running Out the Door to Dingle, Ireland

Pub Songs #47: Running Out the Door to Dingle, Ireland

Podcasting. It’s what I do. And since I couldn’t produce an Irish & Celtic Music Podcast for the week. I thought I’d put out a wee Pub Songs Podcast right before I fly off to Dingle, Ireland for my second Celtic Invasion Vacation. A break is coming soon. I hope to work out what’s next […]

Pub Songs #45: Celtic Invasion Vacation in Italy Review, 1st Solo Tour, Preview Happy Songs of Death

Pub Songs #45: Celtic Invasion Vacation in Italy Review, 1st Solo Tour, Preview Happy Songs of Death

I know I had a couple month hiatus, but I had to share with you my about my recent successes like my first Celtic Invasion Vacation, my first solo tour that starts this week, and there are a lot of interesting notes about my next CD, Happy Songs of Death. You’ll get to hear a […]

Emerald Accent – Celtic Music Spotlight / #51

Emerald Accent – Celtic Music Spotlight / #51

Emerald Accent Irish Music was founded in the spring of 2010 for the enhancement of the Celtic cultures through music in South Mississippi. Emerald Accent includes members Clark Lowery (vocals, guitar, banjo), Gail Fox (fiddle), Tom McCandlish (bodhran, vocals). With backgrounds in Irish, Bluegrass, Blues and Classical, the band brings freshness to the genre while […]

Celtic Invasion Vacation: Donegal Ireland

With podcasts coming along a little more slowly, here are some visual updates on the vacation for everyone! I look forward to posting the next podcast soon to share the fun of the trip! Some dancing – Donegal Style – with Fidil! Some Wine and Good Company And finally, the Wishing Chair in Bundoran! To […]

Breakfast with the Celtfather in Ireland: Celtic Invasion of Donegal 2015

Well, we’ve reached Donegal, and are currently enjoying our stay in a cottage by Mt.Charles! Though I’d initially intended to put out more podcasts during the trip, but because I’m enjoying putting more production into each one, several of them will probably be posted after the trip. There are only so many hours in the […]

Celtfather Podcast Adds Celtic Music Spotlight

I know. I know. You’re bursting at the seams wondering, “Where is this week’s episode of The Celtfather!? I’m dying to know what’s new!” Or more likely, you’re thinking, “He has a new baby. I guess I’ll wait.” Whatever the case, I want you to know that The Celtfather podcast will be back as usual […]

Does It Snow in Ireland? Frosty Knows #8 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

Did you know that Frosty the Snowman was based in a particular city? You’ll learn that fact and find out who the celebrity voice is in the TV show. Find out why I made a few adjustments to the song for my own “Frosty the Irish Snowman” for my CD Celtic Christmas Greetings. Celtic Christmas Notes I play […]

Oldest Celtic Christmas Song #4 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

In this episode, I explore the first Celtic Christmas songs that were written. It turns out there’s a rich history that supersedes “Christmas in Killarney” by centuries. However, that song that I first heard recorded by Bing Crosby is still a favorite of mine. Celtic Christmas Notes Rate the Podcast on iTunes The first Celtic Christmas song […]

Christmas Elves vs. Leprechauns #2 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

Today, I explore the origins of my “Celtic Christmas Elf” song that was recorded on my latest CD Celtic Christmas Greetings. I’ve had a fascination of leprechauns since eating Lucky Charms cereal as child. But what happens when they become conscripted in Santa’s Workshop. You’ll find out the history of both today for this Celtic […]