#263: Will Castles Stop the Roving Celt?

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast has one last chance to win Best Music Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Will you help the Celts be victorious? Go vote! Then enjoy another episode of indie Celtic music from Black Market Haggis, Reel Treble Band, Bat Kinane, The Flying Toads, The Black Velvet Band, Emerald Rose, Runa, Martyn […]

#257: Celtic Music Hero’s Return

Who’s your Celtic music hero? Maybe you’ll find a new one on this week’s podcast with indie Celtic music from New Shilling, Dublin 4, Seamus Stout, Faerydae, Mazz O’Flaherty, Jimi McRae, Heather Dale, Sarah Dinan, The Langer’s Ball, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Acoustra, Kilmaine Saints, Albannach, Rathkeltair, The Sandcarvers, Battlefield Band. celticmusicpodcast.com/257/ If you enjoy […]

Marc Pick’s Most-Popular Celtic Bands of 2015

Marc Pick’s Most-Popular Celtic Bands of 2015

I didn’t actually pick these amazing bands this week. It was a lot more organic than that. This list features the Celtic bands I played most-often on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I love all of these bands, but there were a few surprises that I didn’t anticipate. Ranked in Order: The Bow Triplets […]

Top-Played Celtic Music Bands of 2015

Last year, I compiled my pick of the Best Celtic Music of 2014. It included some of my favorite artists that I played then. Well, all except for my Top 5 Celtic Rock bands. I’m pleased to say that most of those 20 artists are still getting a lot of attention. Only one seems to […]

A Celtic Christmas – Compilation of Christmas Music by Indie Celtic Musicians

A Celtic Christmas – Compilation of Christmas Music by Indie Celtic Musicians

A warm fire glows in the hearth of Celtic culture with this warm compilation CD of Celtic Christmas music. Celebrate the holidays with A Celtic Christmas,featuring a mix of traditional and original songs and tunes about Christmas by indie Celtic bands. All these artists were hand-selected for outstanding music by the award-winning downloadable radio show, […]

#233: Workout with Celtic Music

Put on your exercise clothing because you’re gonna get a great workout with this week’s episode featuring non-stop indie Celtic music from Rathkeltair, Bruno’s Boys, John McGaha, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Jonathan Milton, Bourbon & Shamrocks, Emerald Rose, Colin Farrell, Mwnci Nel, Dun Aengus, Beer Belly, Ceann, Jiggernaut, The Canny Brothers Band, The […]

#217: 10 Years of Great Irish & Celtic Music, a Retrospective

On July 28, 2005, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was born from my love of Celtic music. I had been cultivating that love through my Celtic Music Magazine which featured album reviews and free Celtic MP3 downloads from many of the bands on this podcast. The podcast quickly overtook the magazine in popularity. I […]

#215: Irish Whiskey on Sunday

Can you believe that Southern liquor laws prevent the sale of alcohol on Sunday? Even after 30 years or so of living in the South, it still boggles my mind. I believe everyone should be able to buy or drink Irish whiskey on Sunday. This is not a political episode though. Just my two cents […]

#194: Celtic Craic Medley

Put your craic hat on. It’s time for some of the Best indie Irish Celtic music from Ellis Crean, Jameson’s Revenge, Seasons, Robert D Grappel, Smithfield Fair, The Kish Celtic Band, Olta, Darren Raleigh, James Shipp, Redhill Rats, Astrakan Project, Sliotar, Spade McQuade With Nick Watson, Bourbon & Shamrocks. www.celticmusicpodcast.com If you enjoy this show, then […]

#191: Kid on the Mountain

Show #191 features Irish Celtic music from Black Market Haggis, Smitty’s Kitchen, Cormorant’s Fancy, Slan, Celtic Rebels, Across the Pond, McGinty, Bonnie Rideout, SeaStar, Rant Maggie Rant, The Led Farmers, The Elders, Corktown Popes, Rathkeltair. www.celticmusicpodcast.com If you enjoy this show, then subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your […]