Irish & Celtic Music Podcast

Orkney - born fiddler Louise Bichan joins the show to talk about Binnorie, her third solo album, arriving October 30 on Adhyâropa Records. It grew out of her All Hallows' Eve live show and gathers Scottish folk tales, trowie legends, and eerie ballads. Three tracks from the album anchor an hour of Halloween music from Scotland, Ireland, and beyond. It's the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #780.  -  -  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!
Tan and Sober Gentlemen, Clann An Drumma, Tallymoore, Adam Agee & Jon Sousa, Niamh Dunne, Louise Bichan, Across The Pond, Mary - Grace Autumn Lee, Brobdingnagian Bards, Willos' & Massimo Giuntini, House of Hamill, Seán Heely, Marys Lane, Aaron Dolan, The Bordercollies, Matt & Shannon Heaton
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The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online.
Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free.
VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026
This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!
Voting is important. Whether for the podcast or for your government. I'll tell you why.
We visited the canyons on family vacation at the start of October.
A woman at Hell's Backbone Grill in Boulder, Utah, told me about a couple who love the land as much as we did. But didn't realize their voting hurt the land they loved
They didn't know their candidate's record on public lands.
In July, Grand Staircase - Escalante lost about 90% of its protection.
One election choice. And some of the land they loved was no longer available.
They just didn't have the full picture.
We need these lands federally protected.
Early voting in Georgia runs through October 30. Election Day is November 3.
The climate is on every ballot.
Please take ten minutes today. Look up your candidates. Then vote.

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC
0:02 - Intro: Louise Bichan
0:10 - Tan and Sober Gentlemen "Samhain's March" from Regressive Folk Music
Pronunciation: Samhain = SOW - in (rhymes with "cow")
2:58 - WELCOME
4:40 - Clann An Drumma "Samhain" from Boudica's Revenge
Pronunciation: Boudica = BOO - dih - kah
7:36 - Tallymoore "The Sons of Molly Maguire" from Drive
11:30 - Adam Agee & Jon Sousa "Maids of the Mourne Shore / Niel Gow's Lament for the Death of his Second Wife" from Suantraí
Pronunciation: Suantraí = SOON - tree
19:12 - Niamh Dunne "When Autumn Comes" from Portraits
Pronunciation: Niamh = NEEV
22:05 - FEEDBACK
25:01 - INTERVIEW  -  Louise Bichan
31:38 - Louise Bichan "Greenwood Sidie - O" from Binnorie.
Pronunciation: Binnorie = bin - OR - ee
37:12 - INTERVIEW – About the Album
41:28 - Louise Bichan "Trowie Tale" from Binnorie.
Pronunciation: Trowie = TROW - ee (rhymes with "cow - ee")
45:32 - INTERVIEW – Rapid Fire Questions
48:58 - Louise Bichan "Spooky Night Cat" from Binnorie
53:01 - INTERVIEW  -  Closing
53:31 - Across The Pond "October Winds" from Little Beggarman
57:01 - Mary - Grace Autumn Lee "Autumn's Fall: Drummond Castle / Brendan Tonra's / The Yellow Wattle (Jigs)" from Eyre
1:01:21 - Brobdingnagian Bards "Dragon's Graveyard" from Another Faire to Remember
Pronunciation: Brobdingnagian = brob - ding - NAG - ee - un
1:03:52 - Willos' & Massimo Giuntini "The Ghost" from From Now On
Pronunciation: Giuntini = joon - TEE - nee
1:09:09 - House of Hamill "Unquiet Grave" from Wildfire
1:13:49 - THANKS
1:15:29 - Seán Heely "Dr. Midnight, Death, and the 10th Life" from Dramagical
1:19:27 - Marys Lane "Road Less Traveled / Harvest Home" from Wild Unknown
1:22:29 - Aaron Dolan "The Banshee's Wail: Lament for the Departed" from Farewell to Tír na nÓg
Pronunciation: Tír na nÓg = teer na NOHG
1:23:35 - The Bordercollies "Twa Corbies" from To The Hills and Back
Pronunciation: Twa Corbies = twah KOR - beez
1:27:08 - CLOSING
1:28:49 - Matt & Shannon Heaton "Buried My Wife and Danced on Her Grave / Paddy Fahey's / Aherne's Egg (Jigs)" from Whirring Wings.
1:33:00 - CREDITS
Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com
Support for this program comes from John Sharkey White, II.
Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com
Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California.
Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward.
The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode.
Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage.
Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.
Early voting is open in many states right now. It's a great time to think about the power bills and the air in your own neighborhood.
Here's some good news. According to Wall Street firm Lazard, solar and onshore wind are still the lowest - cost new sources of electricity in the U.S., even without subsidies.
Many of the people who decide how your power gets made are on your local ballot. That means city councils, county commissions, state legislators, and in nine states this year, the utility commission that sets your electric rates.
So before you vote, look up where candidates stand on clean energy and a healthy environment. Early voting dates vary by state, and Election Day is November 3. Find yours at vote.gov.
Thanks for listening, and thanks for voting.
Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.
WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST
* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic songwriter and musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories, your backstage pass to Celtic songwriters and the stories they'd only tell you after a few pints.
Every artist on this show is an independent voice, sharing their music from a kitchen, a studio, or a little stage near you. When a song or a tune moves you, tell them. Send an email and say you're listening on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. A few kind words can fuel a musician all season long.
This is more than a radio show. It's a gathering of people who love Celtic music and culture, and like any good gathering, it thrives when everyone brings something. Support the musicians you love. Buy a CD, an Album Pin, a shirt, or a digital download. Or join their community on Patreon.
You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.
Pull up a chair. The music is about to begin.
CELTIC PODFEST AND NERDY ARTS MARKET
Mark your calendar. The Second Annual Celtic PodFest and Nerdy Arts Market is coming to The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Georgia. It's Sunday, February 28, from 11 am until 6 pm.
Enjoy live Celtic music from Olivia Bradley, The BorderCollies, and May Will Bloom, plus a solo set from me, The Celtfather. Wander the Nerdy Arts Market, packed with independent makers. Grab a pint, meet the artists, and spend the day with your Celtic community.
Get all the details at celticmusic.org
ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC
Looking for a fresh way to support the music you love? Meet the Album Pin.
Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a specific album — and each one comes with a digital download. Wear your music. All of my latest pins are wood - burned and locally produced, which means a smaller footprint and a one - of - a - kind feel you won't find anywhere else.
Pick yours up at magerecords.com
THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!
Every episode of this podcast gets made because of our patrons. Your monthly support helps me promote the show so more people find great Celtic music. It buys music from the artists we feature. It even covers the server costs that keep everything running. Thank you.
Patrons also get to be part of a friendly community of Celtic music fans, with a place to chat about the music we all love. There's free stuff too, like Emerald Wave, our 2026 field guide to modern Celtic music.
Thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Band o'Brothers
HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Go to our Patreon page.
Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $30.
Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.
You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.
TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS
Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.
In 2027, we're hiking the Isle of Skye. Head on over to http://celticinvasion.com/.
#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast
I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK
What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Send me a photo. If you're in a Celtic band, send me an audio recording of you performing live. Just audio. I'll use it in a podcast episode later this year.
Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.
Keith Muhlenkamp emailed: "Hello Marc!
I've been listening to the podcast since the original songhenge days, but have never reached out before today. I just finished listening to the Celtic Protest Songs episode, and I wanted to say thank you.  I really enjoyed the back stories of the songs, and how they're especially relevant today.  I increased my subscription, to help offset any losses you have as a result of that episode.  Hopefully there won't be many!  Thanks for speaking up regardless.
I listen to the podcast while doing many things!  From planting a garden to harvesting ducks to having a beer with friends, the podcast is a consistent companion. Thanks again for sharing this wonderful, powerful music.
If your hip can handle it and you find yourself in Portland, Oregon, I'll happily take you for a run and a beer! "
Woodland Folk sent a bunch of pictures:


Mary Donahue emailed back in March: "Hi Marc,
I'm glad you reached out as I have been meaning to email you specifically about the protest songs episode. I love getting this podcast on a regular basis, it is joyful and reminds me to continue to celebrate my deep Irish roots. But Episode 749 was really special. Besides loving that you opened with the Dropkick Murphys, the song selection reminded me that our ancestors lived through horrific times, such as those we are currently experiencing, and survived to write songs for us to remember and honor their hard times and ultimate successes.
I found that episode to be encouraging and inspirational. And thank you for reminding us to work to save our planet and our democracy, even when others don't agree with this sentiment. Please keep up the great work, I appreciate all that you do!"

This week's playlist travels from the pubs of Ireland to the hills of Appalachia and back across the water. Celtic Underground takes on Spancil Hill, Boiled In Lead sails away, Jim Moray gives the Lily of the West a fresh coat of paint, and Some One's Sons wake Finnegan all over again. Fifteen artists, one long road home. It's the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #779.   -    -   Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!
Caitlin Finley & Will Woodson, Trí, Jesse Ferguson, Tulua, Mairi McGillivray, Irish Millie, Celtic Underground, Avourneen, Slugger's Rule, Maggie MacInnes, Some One's Sons, Mick Flannery, Anaïs Mitchell, Boiled In Lead, The Elders, Jim Moray
GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX
The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online.
Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free.
VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026
This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC
0:02 - Intro: Tiffany Kerruish of Fynoderee Distillery
0:53 - Caitlin Finley & Will Woodson   -   "Miss Langford's / Big Pat's / The Dairy Maid" from Once Through the Hall
4:28 - WELCOME
6:17 - Trí   -   "The Connaught Man's Rambles / The Races of Castlebar / The Bohola Jig" (Mayo set) from The Cuckoo Sings in May
(pronunciation: Trí = TREE, Bohola = buh   -   HOH   -   luh)
9:49 - Jesse Ferguson   -   "The Unquiet Grave" from Carried Forward
14:24 - Tulua   -   "Sandy Horizon / The Big Reel of Ballynacally / The Wild Irishman" (reels) from In The Snug
(pronunciation: Ballynacally = bal   -   ee   -   nuh   -   KAL   -   ee)
17:02 - Mairi McGillivray   -   "Starlings" from Mo Thìr
(pronunciation: Mo Thìr = moh HEER)
21:21 - FEEDBACK
23:18 - Irish Millie   -   "Am I Enough" from Can You See Me?
27:36 - Celtic Underground   -   "Spancil Hill" from You Can Always Go Home
31:44 - Avourneen   -   "Austin Station" from Way Stations
(pronunciation: Avourneen = ah   -   VOOR   -   neen)
35:46 - Slugger's Rule   -   "He Loves Her Still ft. Far Away Waltz" from Clusterfolk
38:58 - Maggie MacInnes   -   "Cumha Hiortach" from Uiseagan Bharraigh
(pronunciation: Cumha Hiortach = KOO   -   uh HEERSH   -   tukh, Uiseagan Bharraigh = OOSH   -   uh   -   gan VAR   -   ee)
44:46 - THANKS
46:33 - Some One's Sons   -   "Finnegan's Wake" from The Boom is Back
49:35 - Mick Flannery feat. Anaïs Mitchell   -   "Rising Tide" from The House Must Win
(pronunciation: Anaïs = ah   -   nah   -   EES)
53:38 - Boiled In Lead   -   "(I'll Sing You) Sail Away, Ladies" from King of the Dogwoods
58:18 - The Elders   -   "The Celtic Warrior" from The Spirits and The Sea
1:02:47 - CLOSING
1:03:44 - Jim Moray   -   "Flora (The Lily of the West)" from Gallants
1:07:32 - CREDITS
Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com
Support for this program comes from John Sharkey White, II.
Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com
Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California.
Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward.
The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen of Cyanwoode with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode.
Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage.
Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.
Here's some good news about your electricity. A July 2026 report from the International Renewable Energy Agency found that more than 90 percent of the new utility  -  scale renewable projects built in 2025 produced power more cheaply than the cheapest new fossil fuel option. Battery storage costs fell about 30 percent in the same year.
That's real opportunity, and a lot of it gets decided close to home. Many utilities and state regulators publish long  -  term energy plans and invite public comment before they're approved. City councils weigh in on solar on public buildings and community solar programs too.
This week, search your utility's website for its next long  -  term energy plan. Then send one short comment, or attend one meeting. A few friendly voices from neighbors who want affordable, clean power can go a long way.
Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.
WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST
* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters.
This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.
Because we are more than just a radio show. We are a community. A community of Celtic music and culture lovers. We support small and local artists. We spend money on things that truly matter. The personal and heart felt.
You can do that with each of the artists on today's show OR your favorite artists. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.
You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.
CELTIC PODFEST AND NERDY ARTS MARKET
The 2nd Annual Celtic PodFest and Nerdy Arts Market happens Sunday, February 28, 2027, at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Georgia, from 11:30 in the morning until 5:30 in the evening. We've got a wonderful lineup: Olivia Bradley, The BorderCollies, May Will Bloom, and a solo set from yours truly, The Celtfather. Plus a Nerdy Arts Market full of independent makers.
To learn more and mark your calendar, head to celticmusic.org
ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC
Looking for a fresh way to support the music you love? Meet the Album Pin.
Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a specific album — and each one comes with a digital download. Wear your music. All of my latest pins are wood  -  burned and locally produced, which means a smaller footprint and a one  -  of  -  a  -  kind feel you won't find anywhere else.
Pick yours up at magerecords.com
THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!
Every week, your support pays the graphic designer, the audio engineer, and the server bills that keep this podcast online. It also helps me promote the show, and it buys music from the artists I feature. That's a lot of good work happening because of you.
Thank you to every patron who gives each month. Members get a say in the best songs of the year, free copy of the Great St Patrick's Day Songbook, and a friendly place to talk Celtic music with people who love it as much as you do. All of it lives at SongHenge.com.
HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Go to our Patreon page.
Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $30.
Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.
You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.
TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS
Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.
In 2027, we're hiking the Isle of Skye. Head on over to http://celticinvasion.com/.
#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast
I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK
What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Send me a photo. If you're in a Celtic band, send me an audio recording of you performing live. Just audio. I'll use it in a podcast episode later this year.
Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.
Jan Turner emailed last December: "Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and the entire Marc Gunn "family" as well.  Thanks for the music!   May the coming year bring all of you good health, happiness and love."
Tracy Lucky emailed a photo and wrote: "I almost forgot. ! I love the way you pronounce my name 😄 coming from French Quebec not many people say my name correctly and you always pull the a in O'Shea just a little and it makes it sound so musical!
Picture of Shar for tax."

Fiddles take the lead this week. Blazin' Fiddles light up the set with Incendo, Adagio Trio bring a quiet Skye Boat Song, and Shooglenifty and Kalos keep the feet moving. John Doyle adds songs of the Irish in the American Revolution.It's the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #778.  -  -  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!
Téada, RTÉ Concert Orchestra, House of Hamill, Louise Bichan, Blazin' Fiddles, Clay Babies, Aaron Dolan, McFloosey, Adagio Trio, John Doyle, Gerry Maguire, The Muckers, Gaelic Mishap, Shooglenifty, Kalos
GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX
The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online.
Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free.
VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026
This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC
0:06 - Téada with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra conducted by Karen Ní Bhroin  -  "The Tenpenny Piece | Comb Your Hair and Curl It | Larry McDonagh's" (slip jig, hop jigs) from Orchestrating 25
Pronunciation: Téada is CHAY - duh. Karen Ní Bhroin is KAIR - en nee VRIN.
4:05 - WELCOME
7:11 - House of Hamill  -  "Smokejumper" from Wildfire
12:28 - Louise Bichan  -  "Three Ravens" from Binnorie
Pronunciation: Binnorie is bin - OR - ee.
16:17 - Blazin' Fiddles  -  "Ricky & June" from Incendo
20:18 - Clay Babies  -  "Marley's Bedding" from In Other Words
23:47 - FEEDBACK
26:03 - Aaron Dolan  -  "The Boys of Bluehill" from Farewell to Tir Na nÓg
Pronunciation: Tir Na nÓg is TEER nuh NOHG.
27:42 - McFloosey  -  "The Knickers of Corduroy" from Balscadden Bay
Pronunciation: Balscadden is bal - SKAD - en.
30:14 - Adagio Trio  -  "Skye Boat Song" from Celtic Heart
33:21 - John Doyle  -  "Man Is Free By Nature" from Free by Nature: Songs of the Irish in the American Revolution
37:30 - THANKS
39:09 - Gerry Maguire  -  "Courtin' in the Cooley Hills" from Where Do You Belong
Pronunciation: Cooley is COO - lee.
42:21 - The Muckers  -  "Old Dun Cow" from The Muckers
46:05 - Gaelic Mishap  -  "The Impossible Destinal Festival" from From the Edge
49:44 - Shooglenifty  -  "Up The McFud" from Stamina Island
Pronunciation: Shooglenifty is SHOO - gul - NIF - tee.
55:59 - CLOSING
57:05 - Kalos  -  "Pretty Good Friday/Ladybug" from Tamarack
1:01:18 - CREDITS
Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward.
Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com
Support for this program comes from John Sharkey White, II.
Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com
Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California.
The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen of Cyanwoode with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode.
Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage.
Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.
Want to cut your energy bill and help the climate at the same time? Start with the place you know best: your own home.
Most homes lose a surprising amount of energy through small gaps. Around the windows. Under the doors. Up in the attic. Sealing those gaps is one of the simplest and most affordable upgrades there is, and it often pays for itself in lower bills.
Here's your call to action. This week, call or visit the website of your local utility and ask about a home energy check. Many utilities offer free or low - cost ones, and some have rebates for insulation and weatherproofing. It takes about ten minutes to ask.
A cozier home, a smaller bill, and a little less carbon in the air. That's a good trade.
Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.
WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST
* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters.
This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.
Because we are more than just a radio show. We are a community. A community of Celtic music and culture lovers. We support small and local artists. We spend money on things that truly matter. The personal and heart felt.
You can do that with each of the artists on today's show OR your favorite artists. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.
You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.
CELTIC PODFEST AND NERDY ARTS MARKET
I want to take a moment to say thank you.
Because of you, the 2027 Celtic PodFest is funded. We hit our goal, and we even raised a little beyond it, enough to help cover some of the extra costs that come with making all the merch, the live album, the zine, and everything we're bringing to this festival. That means we are moving full steam ahead.
To everyone who pledged, who shared, who cheered us on... thank you from the bottom of my heart. You turned a hopeful idea into a real day of Celtic music. This festival is yours as much as it is mine.
So let me tell you what you helped build. The 2nd Annual Celtic PodFest and Nerdy Arts Market happens Sunday, February 28, 2027, at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Georgia, from 11:30 in the morning until 5:30 in the evening. We've got a wonderful lineup: Olivia Bradley, The BorderCollies, May Will Bloom, and a solo set from yours truly, The Celtfather. Plus a Nerdy Arts Market full of independent makers.
And here's something for everyone listening, no matter where in the world you are. We'll be recording the festival, and there will be a podcast episode right here highlighting the music from the day. So even if you can't make it to Georgia, you'll still get to hear the magic.
Whether you backed the Kickstarter or you're just hearing about this now, you are invited. Come spend the day with us. There'll be great music, great art, cold pints, and the best community in Celtic music.
To learn more and mark your calendar, head to celticmusic.org.
Thank you again. I can't wait to celebrate with you on February 28. Slainte!
ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC
Looking for a fresh way to support the music you love? Meet the Album Pin.
Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a specific album — and each one comes with a digital download. Wear your music. All of my latest pins are wood - burned and locally produced, which means a smaller footprint and a one - of - a - kind feel you won't find anywhere else.
Pick yours up at magerecords.com
THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!
Every episode of this podcast exists because of you. Your support pays for the graphic designer, it pays for the audio engineer, and it lets me buy music from the artists I feature, so they see something back for the songs you hear. Thank you to every patron who chips in each month. You keep this show independent and weekly.
Patrons also get a seat in a community of fellow Celtic music fans who share discoveries every day. That community lives at SongHenge.com. Come and meet us.
Thanks to our newest Patron of the Podcast: Ruairi Hipkin
HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Go to our Patreon page.
Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $30.
Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.
You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.
TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS
Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.
In 2027, we're hiking the Isle of Skye. Two slots just opened up. If you'd like to join us, head on over to http://celticinvasion.com/. It is first come, first served.
And I can tell you we will be staying in Portree on the Isle of Skye and we'll be hiking the Fairy Pools. Come join us!
#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast
I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK
What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Send me a photo. If you're in a Celtic band, send me an audio recording of you performing live. Just audio. I'll use it in a podcast episode later this year.
Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.
Trudy B Brown of Denver, CO: "I can't quite figure out how to listen to the music, without the magazine (I don't have time for that. I barely remember to listen to the show which I previously did via my laptop, which is where I am most of the time. And, I barely remember to listen even once a month. I don't understand or know how to get podcasts and not really interested in them.)
Is this the only way I can hear your show anymore?"
Anna Gatz emailed: "Hello! My name is Anna! I discovered the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast when I was bored of normal workout music and wanted something different to workout to! I love listening while I crochet or sew in the evenings! Thank you so much for what you do bringing more awareness to the world of Celtic music!
I also want to recommend the band Music the Gathering!"

Wildfire, whales, and a farewell that turned out not to be final. This week's episode centers on House of Hamill and Enter the Haggis, whose members are reuniting on stage at the Sherwood Celtic Yuletide Festival this December. Fiddles from Scotland's Blazin' Fiddles and Shooglenifty bookend the set, with fresh sounds from Billow Wood, Gaelic Mishap, and Lo & the High Road along the way. It's the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #777.  -  -  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!
Aaron Dolan, Blazin' Fiddles, Trish Wesevich, Pomplas, McFloosey, House of Hamill, Enter the Haggis, Shooglenifty, Billow Wood, Lo & the High Road, Gaelic Mishap, Rebecca Hill and Charlie Stewart
GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX
The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online.
Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free.
VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026
This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now!

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC
0:02 - Intro: House of Hamill
0:16 - Aaron Dolan — "Scotland The Brave" from Farewell to Tir Na nÓg
1:34 - WELCOME
4:02 - Blazin' Fiddles — "Father Angus" from Incendo
9:05 - Trish Wesevich — "The Mist of Avalon"
13:43 - Pomplas — "Farewell to the Corncrake"
17:39 - McFloosey — "Kiss Kill or Marry me" from Balscadden Bay
22:44 - FEEDBACK
25:15 - INTERVIEW WITH HOUSE OF HAMILL
25:41 - HOUSE OF HAMILL: ABOUT THE BAND
33:08 - House of Hamill — "Banks of the Brandywine" from Wildfire
36:21 - HOUSE OF HAMILL: ABOUT THE ALBUM
43:11 - House of Hamill — "Silver Dagger" from Wildfire
45:22 - HOUSE OF HAMILL: RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS
52:02 - Enter the Haggis — "Swallowed By a Whale" from Swallowed By a Whale – Single
56:26 - INTERVIEW OUTRO
56:48 - THANKS
59:47 - Shooglenifty — "My Old Pal Aonghas"

Pronunciation: "Aonghas" is the Scottish Gaelic form of Angus, roughly "UN - uss."
1:06:02 - Billow Wood — "Out at Sea"
1:08:35 - Lo & the High Road — "Lanterns in the Mist"
1:12:01 - Gaelic Mishap — "Larks in the Morning" from From the Edge
1:15:04 - CLOSING
1:15:33 - Rebecca Hill and Charlie Stewart — "Kait's (Single)"
1:19:13 - CREDITS
Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California.
Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward.
Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com
Support for this program comes from John Sharkey White, II.
Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com
The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen of Cyanwoode with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode.
Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage.
Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.
Clean energy keeps getting cheaper, and that shift is showing up close to home, not just in headlines. Solar and wind installations are creating local jobs, and towns that invest early tend to see lower long - term energy costs for residents. The best part is you don't need to wait on Washington. Local decisions, town halls, utility co - ops, all of it adds up. If you want a way to help without changing your whole life, show up to one local meeting this year and ask what your community's energy plan looks like.
Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.
WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST
* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters.
This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.
Because we are more than just a radio show. We are a community. A community of Celtic music and culture lovers. We support small and local artists. We spend money on things that truly matter. The personal and heart felt.
You can do that with each of the artists on today's show OR your favorite artists. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.
You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.
CELTIC PODFEST AND NERDY ARTS MARKET
A huge thanks to everyone who made a pledge to make the Celtic PodFest happen. I'm happy to say we hit our goal. Most of the rewards won't be available until the festival launches on Sunday, February 28, 2027 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Ga.
If you're interested in some limited - edition swag, including CDs, album pins, and shirts, then make sure you visit the Kickstarter. You can still make some late pledges to the festival to make it a smashing success.
Head on over to our Kickstarter for the Celtic PodFest. You'll find a link in the shownotes.
ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC
Looking for a fresh way to support the music you love? Meet the Album Pin.
Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a specific album — and each one comes with a digital download. Wear your music. All of my latest pins are wood - burned and locally produced, which means a smaller footprint and a one - of - a - kind feel you won't find anywhere else.
Pick yours up at magerecords.com
THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!
Every episode like this one takes extra time… going back and forth booking the interview, editing the audio which is longer than usual, getting the show notes formatted and out the door. Patrons cover the graphic designer, the audio engineer, and a fair bit of my own time keeping this show going. Thank you for that.
This week especially, I want to thank the Patrons who make it possible to sit down with artists like House of Hamill and actually have room to ask fun questions about the music.
Patron perks include early access to episodes, and yes, an extended interview just for patrons. Head over to Patreon to see what's waiting there.
Raise a glass to our Celtic Legends who pledge $30 or more month: Fuzzy, Dave and Rosie Donnelly, Rick Boyce, Bruce, Daniel Ide, Brian McReynolds, Marti Meyers, Alan Schindler, Margreta Silverstone, Dan mcDade, Jeff Adelsberger, Gerald F Boyle, Miranda Nelson, Round Rock Image Creators, Lynda MacNeil, Kelly Garrod, Mike Schock, Shawn Cali
HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Go to our Patreon page.
Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $30.
Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.
You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.
TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS
Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.
In 2027, we're hiking the Isle of Skye. Two slots just opened up. If you'd like to join us, head on over to http://celticinvasion.com/. It is first come, first served.
And I can tell you we will be staying in Portree on the Isle of Skye and we'll be hiking the Fairy Pools. Come join us!
#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast
I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK
What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Send me a photo. If you're in a Celtic band, send me an audio recording of you performing live. Just audio. I'll use it in a podcast episode later this year.
Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.
Jim Treslobos emailed: "Dear Marc Gunn
The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast first landed in my feed when I was still carrying an iPod. I'd listen to the current episode and catch up the previous installments on the drive to and from work. Learning about various Celtic bands from all over the planet expanded my world view and allowed me to support those independent artists.
I applaud your response to last week's challenging criticism and offer my financial support (finally) for the podcast.
You will not be getting a photo showing what I'm doing while listening to the podcast because it's my companion during house work.
As they say on Firefly, "See you in the verse".
Jim
PS The Wicked Tinker's "Aiken Drum" (Big Bottle of Bad Ideas) is not a contemporary rebel song, but may help illustrate your point.`"
Tom Cochran emailed: "Thanks for getting back to me so quickly.
I am actually still giving $1 a month on an old account listed  and at the $5 level with my current email.
I had been listening on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast app. When that stopped working I started using the Patreon app. Which has worked well for several months until episode 745. The last three episodes have shown up as 5min. samples."

We're talking about the Kickstarter for the 2027 Celtic PodFest and sharing some music.  -  -  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!
GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX
The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online.
Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free.
THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC
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3:06 - Heather Dale "The Morrigan" from Fairytale
6:24 - The Gothard Sisters "See You Down the Road" from Moment in Time
10:19 - Brobdingnagian Bards "I'm Coming Home" from Another Faire to Remember
742
14:50 - Kinnfolk "The Water's Rising/Gwendal" from Star Above The Mountain
20:32 - Poitin "Bar Eye" from Simple Pleasures
24:13 - Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane "The Girl That Broke my Heart / Máire na Sop / The Dear Tobacco" from JUMP OUT OF IT
27:21 - The Langer's Ball "The Wild Rover Polka" from Drinking Song Sing  -  A  -  Long (2025)
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30:27 - Nerea The Fiddler "Kitchen Music" from Off The Beatn Path
33:41 - Mary Beth Carty "A' Challuinn : 'S e gillean mo rùin / Walking the Floor / Capers Jig / Miss Anderson's Jig" from single
37:28 - Socks in the Frying Pan "Willy Annes Waltz" from Waiting for Inspiration
744
40:54 - Albannach "Auld Nick's A Piper" from Eye Of The Storm
43:31 - Tradify "Waterman's, Waterman's Jig & Superfly" from Take Flight
47:55 - Low Power Trio "Jug of Punch" from Dirty Old Town
745
50:48 - Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane "The Millbrae Mazurka / Francie Dearg's / Finbar Dwyer's Reel"
54:13 - Poitin "Tired by Kids" from Simple Pleasures
58:14 - Shannon Heaton "Bow for Rama" from Perfect Maze
746
1:01:40 - Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane "The Skylark's Ascension / Sonny Brogan's / The Connaughtman's Rambles"
1:05:39 - Lane to the Glen "The Gráinne Mhaol : Malloy's Favourite (Barndance : Reel)" from Lane to the Glen
1:10:08 - Alex Sturbaum "Soundcheck Set" from River Run Wide
1:15:00 - Jen Midkiff (she/her) "This Moment (between Good and Pretti)" from single
1:19:06 - CREDITS
Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California.
Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward.
Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com
Support for this program comes from John Sharkey White, II.
Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com
The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen of Cyanwoode with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode.
Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage.
Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor.
Clean energy keeps getting cheaper, and that shift is showing up close to home, not just in headlines. Solar and wind installations are creating local jobs, and towns that invest early tend to see lower long - term energy costs for residents. The best part is you don't need to wait on Washington. Local decisions, town halls, utility co - ops, all of it adds up. If you want a way to help without changing your whole life, show up to one local meeting this year and ask what your community's energy plan looks like.
Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.
WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST
* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters.
This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.
Because we are more than just a radio show. We are a community. A community of Celtic music and culture lovers. We support small and local artists. We spend money on things that truly matter. The personal and heart felt.
You can do that with each of the artists on today's show OR your favorite artists. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon.
You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com.
CELTIC PODFEST AND NERDY ARTS MARKET
A huge thanks to everyone who made a pledge to make the Celtic PodFest happen. I'm happy to say we hit our goal. Most of the rewards won't be available until the festival launches on Sunday, February 28, 2027 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Ga.
If you're interested in some limited - edition swag, including CDs, album pins, and shirts, then make sure you visit the Kickstarter. You can still make some late pledges to the festival to make it a smashing success.
Head on over to our Kickstarter for the Celtic PodFest. You'll find a link in the shownotes.
ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC
Looking for a fresh way to support the music you love? Meet the Album Pin.
Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a specific album — and each one comes with a digital download. Wear your music. All of my latest pins are wood - burned and locally produced, which means a smaller footprint and a one - of - a - kind feel you won't find anywhere else.
Pick yours up at magerecords.com
THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!
Every episode like this one takes extra time… going back and forth booking the interview, editing the audio which is longer than usual, getting the show notes formatted and out the door. Patrons cover the graphic designer, the audio engineer, and a fair bit of my own time keeping this show going. Thank you for that.
This week especially, I want to thank the Patrons who make it possible to sit down with artists like House of Hamill and actually have room to ask fun questions about the music.
Patron perks include early access to episodes, and yes, an extended interview just for patrons. Head over to Patreon to see what's waiting there.
Raise a glass to our Celtic Legends who pledge $30 or more month: Fuzzy, Dave and Rosie Donnelly, Rick Boyce, Bruce, Daniel Ide, Brian McReynolds, Marti Meyers, Alan Schindler, Margreta Silverstone, Dan mcDade, Jeff Adelsberger, Gerald F Boyle, Miranda Nelson, Round Rock Image Creators, Lynda MacNeil, Kelly Garrod, Mike Schock, Shawn Cali
HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Go to our Patreon page.
Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $30.
Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music.
You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com.
TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS
Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos.
In 2027, we're hiking the Isle of Skye. Two slots just opened up. If you'd like to join us, head on over to http://celticinvasion.com/. It is first come, first served.
And I can tell you we will be staying in Portree on the Isle of Skye and we'll be hiking the Fairy Pools. Come join us!
#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast
I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK
What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Send me a photo. If you're in a Celtic band, send me an audio recording of you performing live. Just audio. I'll use it in a podcast episode later this year.
Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.