Irish & Celtic Music Podcast

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
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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
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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.

Pipes, fiddles, and a touch of rebellion collide as Aaron Dolan's uilleann pipes open the show, leading into Scottish fire from Blazin' Fiddles and the timeless ache of Niamh Parsons' balladry. It's the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #776.  -  -  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!
Aaron Dolan, Blazin' Fiddles, Niamh Parsons, Flynn Cohen, The Sternwheelers, McFloosey, Téada with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Clay Babies, Adagio Trio, Moor of Dundee, The Crazy Rogues, Celtic Cross, First Highland Watch, Gaelic Mishap, Dallahan
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: Gaelic Mishap
0:09 - Aaron Dolan – "Farewell to Tir na nÓg" from Farewell to Tir Na nÓg
1:38 - WELCOME
3:32 - Blazin' Fiddles – "Sids" from Incendo
8:12 - Niamh Parsons – "Done with Bonaparte" from Heart's Desire
11:28 - Flynn Cohen – "Farrell O'Gara / Good Morning To Your Nightcap" from Dead String Rhythm
14:43 - The Sternwheelers – "Madam I'm A Darling"
20:00 - FEEDBACK
25:30 - McFloosey – "Sally Brown" from Balscadden Bay
28:11 - Téada with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra conducted by Karen Ní Bhroin – "Planxty Crilly | Micho Russell's | Patsy Geary's" (planxty/polka/slide) from Orchestrating 25
Pronunciation guide: Téada is "TAY - da." Hear it here.
33:17 - Clay Babies – "Irish Border Collie" from In Other Words
35:47 - Adagio Trio – "Kelvin Grove" from Celtic Heart
37:46 - Moor of Dundee – "Loch Lomond" (feat. Dr. Mike Bogle) from Celtic Jazz from the Moor of Dundee Featuring Dr. Mike Bogle  -  EP
42:43 - THANKS
44:14 - The Crazy Rogues – "Empire of Sand" from Advanced Roguery
47:16 - Celtic Cross – "Right Now"
49:42 - First Highland Watch – "Godzilla" from Drunken Piper
53:42 - Gaelic Mishap – "Crew of the Damned and Dead" from From the Edge
58:05 - CLOSING
59:03 - Dallahan – "Beaton's" from Speak of the Devil
1:03:32 - CREDITS
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.
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.
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 ARTS MARKET
The Kickstarter for the 2027 Celtic PodFest and Arts Market is now live. I need your help funding this festival. Your generosity will ensure not only that the festival happens, but that each of the artists at the festival get paid.
The event is currently scheduled for the last Sunday of February 2027, but it greatly depends on whether we can raise the money to fund it. And if you do decide to fund the festival, there are a bunch of great rewards including a flashback to one of my favorite shirt designs.
Head on over to our Kickstarter for the Second 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 takes more than good tunes. It takes an audio engineer smoothing out the rough edges, a graphic designer making the show look as good as it sounds, and enough server space to keep 700 - plus episodes online and playable. That's what your support covers.
Thank you to every patron who makes this possible. Beyond keeping the show running, patrons get early access to new episodes, a private community of fellow Celtic music lovers, and first dibs on Celtic Invasion Vacations announcements. It's a genuinely good crew to be part of.
Raise a glass to our latest patrons of the podcast: Mark Huffman, Jammon, Maureen P Devine
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.
I am now accepting applications for people to join the Celtic Invasion of Isle of Skye hiking trip in 2027 at 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.
Sarah Shorter emailed: "Hi Mark
I use podcast addict. A couple of weeks ago episodes 678ish to current dropped off the feed. I'm still getting new ones and I'm downloading the protest songs now. But I thought it might need bringing to your attention."
Patrick Rieger sent St Patrick's Day Feedback from 2026: "Hi Marc,
My family and I marched in Pittsburgh's Saint Patrick's Day Parade again but this time for one of our other activities, representing the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh. We were joined by three other members of the club. As far as I know, this is the first time in its 97 year history the club was represented in the parade, which itself started in 1869. The parade celebrates Saint Patrick and the Irish, but also Pittsburgh and its people, and the club is part of that.
The parade started at 10AM but since we were near the back, we didn't start moving until 11:30, so we had time to talk with other participants.. I love the variety of groups in the parade, One of our members brought a small telescope with a Sun filter so we could safely show people the Sun while we waited. The Saturday Light Brigade radio program likes to hear from people at the parade so I gave them a call.
Here are some photos. Yes, that is someone dressed as a pierogi on a scooter, pierogies are big in Pittsburgh. My wife and I carried the banner. It was a joy to be in the parade again, and I hope the club is willing for us to do it again next year.
We didn't go to any celebrations, they would be too crowded and too crazy. We went to one of our observatories where people brought games and snacked on pizza instead. I'll get back to the pub after the holiday."




John L Pearson emailed about the Celtic Protest Songs episode: "Marc, I've been listening forever and have written you a couple other times over the years. I had to write and thank you for this great and necessary episode. Not only a necessary idea and thing to do in our current moment, but beautifully done. Great selection of songs, and I love the history and commentary you wove into the episode. I'm sure you'll get some feedback complaining that you shouldn't get political, but right now it is necessary. And really, it's hardly even political; it's just talking about the reality of the moment. Thanks as always for your great work and especially this inspirational episode. I do a little daily substack trying to stay engaged with all that is going on without letting it overwhelm me. I wrote tomorrow's post while listening to this episode! Slainte"

We're talking about the Kickstarter for the 2027 Celtic PodFest and sharing some music. -- Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!
Marc Gunn, Olivia Bradley, May Will Bloom, House of Hamill, Kinnfolk, The Muckers
SUPPORT CELTIC PODFEST AND NERDY ARTS MARKET
A huge thanks to everyone who made a pledge to make the Celtic PodFest happen. We close to hitting 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. 
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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC
Olivia Bradley – "County Down (feat. Dave Curley)" from Misty Morning Shore
May Will Bloom – "I'll Tell Me Ma" from I'll Tell My Ma
House of Hamill – "William Taylor" from Folk Hero
Kinnfolk – "The Water's Rising" from Star Above The Mountain
The Muckers – "Paddy on the Railway" from The Muckers
CLOSING
Marc Gunn – "Wild Colonial Boy" from St Patrick's Day
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.