Here we are in Belfast, Ireland! Though a little rain swept up to welcome us, and my luggage apparently declined to make the journey to Belfast, we’re safe and going to explore the Titanic! Belfast is home to the Titanic Belfast, a museum dedicated to the creation, story, and aftermath of the Titanic. Interesting Fact: The […]
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CG063: Christmas in Killarney, Listen to Celtic Christmas Greeting Cards Music
One of my favorite Celtic Christmas songs was made famous by Bing Crosby. It’s a delightful song with a toe-tapping melody. I had Samantha Gillogly give it an even more Irish sound with some fantastic fiddling. You can get this and other Celtic Christmas music as part of my Celtic Christmas Greeting Cards that are […]
Celtic Halloween, House Concerts, Celtic Music Spotlight Changes / CG060
I’m back from a rockin’ weekend of house concerts in Maryland and Virginia where I shared a bunch of Celtic music as well as geek music with some wonderful people. Now I’m gearing up for the Celtic Halloween special on YouTube tonight and the ultimate Firefly Drinking Songs show on Sunday. There’s a LOT of […]
CG059: Song Henge vs. Patreon
I’ve been meaning to do this show for a while. Some of you signed up to Song Henge because it was for a brief time MY fan club as well as that of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. That has changed a wee bit even if most of the content hasn’t. How are Song […]
CG051: Celtic Music Emergency
I was looking at Google Trends today. I found that “Celtic music” has declined dramatically in popularity since 2008. So in today’s podcast, I not only talk about what happened, but also how we can change the trend and create a spike in popularity. Today’s show is sponsored by the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. […]
Where Did I Go Wrong with Procrastination?
There’s a lot on my mind right now. So I thought I’d blog. That, and I’m procrastinating recording this week’s Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. That’s okay. I’ll get it done today. The shownotes are almost done. I just need a good title for the show. Hmmm…. Where to begin? Upcoming Sci Fi Conventions Let’s see. […]
CG032: What Is Celtic Music?
The definition of Celtic music has changed over the last fifty years. It could easily be defined as the traditional music of Ireland and Scotland. That definition no longer works. “Traditional Irish music” is a subset of Celtic music, just like “traditional Scottish music”. And “Irish music” does not automatically equal Celtic music. So what is Celtic music […]
CG012: Ten Years of Firefly. What?!
Dark smile Smooth and cool Like a Browncoat Awaiting a duel Drink Monahan’s Mudder’s Milk This week I take a brief look at my favorite TV show ever–Firefly. Two years after the show was canceled, a podcast emerged from the rubble and kept the spirit and passion for the show alive and growing. It was […]
Join the 30th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Birmingham, Alabama
Join me on Saturday March 15, 2014 for the 30th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Birmingham, Alabama. I have three shows planned during the day starting at 11am. Come early on Saturday to grab some lunch and/or drink from any of the participating merchants who will be offering food and drink specials ALL day […]
The Free Irish Music Empire Video
St. Patrick’s Day is just six days away. That means folks are anxiously searching the net for free Irish music. I am happy to say that this video will help you connect to a ton of free Irish music resources online from one of the people who changed the way you hear Irish music. ) […]
