Irish & Celtic Music Podcast

From the jigs of County Clare to the reels of Donegal, this week we're taking you on a musical journey across Ireland and beyond. We've got everything from Boxing Robin's energetic traditional sets to contemporary voices like Nerea The Fiddler and Irish Millie. Plus, the legendary Altan stops by with a stunning reel selection. Grab your headphones—this is This Week in Celtic Music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #747  -  -  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!
Boxing Robin, Alex Sturbaum, Vienna Scheyer, The Drowsy Lads, Nerea The Fiddler, Erin Ruth, Autumn Rhodes, Tulua, ISHNA, Sue Tillotson, Jim Cunningham, Altan, Low Power Trio, Ian Alistair Gosbee, Ironwood music, Callán, Irish Millie, The Irish Rovers
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 - Boxing Robin "Clare to Donegal Jigs" from The View From Here
3:29 - WELCOME
5:29 - Alex Sturbaum "Irishman's Heart to the Ladies / Hills of Glenorchy / When the Cock Crows it is Day (feat. Vienna Scheyer)" from Slash
10:25 - The Drowsy Lads "Memories and Moments" from Time Flies
13:57 - Nerea The Fiddler "A Moment of Absence" from Off The Beatn Path
16:15 - Erin Ruth, Autumn Rhodes "Irish Ways & Irish Laws" from single
19:10 - FEEDBACK
23:09 - Tulua "Rambling Boys of Pleasure" from No Coming No Going
28:56 - ISHNA "Cunla" from Slí Amach
32:57 - Sue Tillotson & Jim Cunningham "Star of the County Down" from Water Horse
35:55 - Altan "The House of Baoithín Selection: Miss Stewart's/Bonnie Annie/Hand Me Down The Tea Things/House of Baoithín (Reels)" from Donegal
39:42 - Low Power Trio "Arthur McBride" from Dirty Old Town
45:13 - THANKS
47:05 - Ian Alistair Gosbee "Grace" from Ray of Sunshine
50:01 - Ironwood "The White Gypsy" from Gretna Green
54:08 - Callán "Young Bridie" from Bloody Callán
56:57 - Irish Millie "Big Red" from GRACE
1:00:49 - CLOSING
1:01:49 - The Irish Rovers "Across The Western Ocean" from Drunken Sailor
1:04:21 - CREDITS
Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward.
Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California.
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 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 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.
Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe.
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. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene.
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.
These musicians are not part of some corporation. They are small indie groups that rely on people just like you to support their music so they can keep creating it. Please show your generosity. 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.
Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode.
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST
Join us Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 12 to 6 PM for the Irish & Celtic Music PodFest and Arts Market at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Georgia.
Spend the afternoon surrounded by live Celtic and folk music from Kinnfolk, The Muckers, May Will Bloom, and Marc Gunn. Grab a pint, enjoy the tunes, and share the energy of a true Celtic gathering.
While the music plays, explore our Arts Market filled with handmade crafts, art, and unique gifts from local creators. It's a celebration of music, creativity, and community — all in one place.
Come for the songs. Stay for the spirit. We'll see you at The Lost Druid on March 8. 🍀
Follow our event page on Facebook for more details.
Oh! And this is the first festival where every artist will have at least one album pin available. You can wear the music you enjoy at the festival. Supplies are limited.
ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC
I got an email from Discmakers, my CD manufacturer, saying they were forced to raise their prices because of tariffs by our president. This is a tax on Americans. So if you love CDs, remember that the prices will go up. So please support those higher priced CDs.
But there is an option for those who don't want to buy CDs and for those who want a better alternative for the environment. It's the Album Pin.
Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a particular album. You get a digital download of the album. Then you can wear your album. All of my latest Album Pins are wood - burned and locally produced. This makes them better for the environment. And they are fun and fashionable. If you want to learn more about Album Pins, you can read more about them on my celtfather.Substack.com or just buy one at magerecords.com
THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!
Week after week, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast keeps going strong thanks to supporters like you. Your patronage powers more than just another episode—it builds bridges between artists and audiences across the globe, connecting Celtic music lovers from Dublin to Denver, from Glasgow to São Paulo.
Behind every episode is a team working to bring you the best: sound engineering that makes the music shine, eye - catching visuals, the weekly Celtic Music Magazine, promotion that reaches new ears, and—here's the important part—purchasing music directly from independent Celtic artists who pour their hearts into every track.
Not a patron yet? Here's what you're missing out on:
Episodes before anyone else hears them
Music - only versions perfect for background listening
Free MP3 downloads to build your collection
Behind - the - scenes stories and exclusive artist interviews
Your voice in selecting the Celtic Top 20
A heartfelt thanks to our newest and ongoing supporters: Maia Lazar, Fuzzy, and Ellen Duran.
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, $25.
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. Learn more about the invasion 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.
Egor Kondratyev emailed: "Hi! Glad to meet you!  My name is Egor, I'm the frontman of the band playing Celtic folk music at the Balkans, mostly Irish pub songs, but we also compose our own music in this genre! And we are glad to share it with you. Our band is a story of Russian musicians who moved to the Balkans about 4/5 years ago, formed the band and now playing actively in Montenegro, Serbia and Bosnia. Maybe you might be interested in us and in our music in your podcast: okonrads.com"
Patrick Rieger emailed a photo: "Hi Marc, My family and I and a few friends saw the band RichPatrick Celtic Music on December 10 at Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle Irish Pub in Pittsburgh. The band is made up of Sue Borowski, who plays fiddle, mandolin, and flute; her husband Jim Borowski playing the bodhran; and Rich Lange on acoustic guitar. They have played at the Harp & Fiddle before but as one of a few bands during a holiday show. Tonight the stage was all theirs, and the reception by the crowd was very good. RichPatrick played a mix of Irish music (they really like the Pogues), with some holiday music thrown in. Sue and I met at least 15 years ago, when she played in the lanes of the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival. With some rennies coming to the show, she made sure her band learned "A Health to the Company", which was thrilling.
We're hoping the management of the Harp & Fiddle invites them back, and they get scheduled for a weekend. We have a number of friends who wanted to be there but being a Wednesday, they couldn't make it."

Hear tradition in motion. From soaring instrumental sets to modern folk songs with bite, this episode blends deep roots with forward momentum. Celtic music that knows where it came from—and where it's going on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #746  -  -  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!
Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy, Conal O'Kane, Lane to the Glen, Sean Heely, Beth Patterson, Alex Sturbaum, Jen Midkiff, Possibly Irish, Sue Tillotson, Jim Cunningham, ISHNA, Countercurrent, Socks in the Frying Pan, The Crazy Rogues, Mick Craig, Julien Loko Irish Band, Irish Millie
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 - Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane "The Skylark's Ascension / Sonny Brogan's / The Connaughtman's Rambles" from JUMP OUT OF IT
4:06 - WELCOME
7:02 - Lane to the Glen "The Gráinne Mhaol : Malloy's Favourite (Barndance : Reel)" from Lane to the Glen
11:31 - Sean Heely and Beth Patterson "Tilg an Drumaire/The Flying Wheelchair/Throw the Drummer off the Boat" from Stir the Blood to Fire
15:13 - Alex Sturbaum "Soundcheck Set" from River Run Wide
20:05 - Jen Midkiff (she/her) "This Moment (between Good and Pretti)" from single
24:10 - FEEDBACK
27:33 - Possibly Irish "Mary Mack" from Voyage Home
30:45 - Sue Tillotson & Jim Cunningham "Haste to the Wedding / Hats off to Dodd / Christmas Day Ida Moarnin'" from Water Horse
34:01 - ISHNA "Cucanandy" from Slí Amach
39:49 - Countercurrent "I Am The Fox" from Flow
43:06 - THANKS
44:35 - Socks in the Frying Pan "Sweetest Friend" from Waiting for Inspiration
49:00 - The Crazy Rogues "Black 'n' Tans" from Advanced Roguery
51:56 - Mick Craig "An Baile I Mo Chori" from single
56:37 - Julien LOko Irish Band "Dead Reel" from single
59:37 - CLOSING
1:00:37 - Irish Millie "WASTED" from Between Then And Now
1:05:55 - 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 Hank Woodward.
Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California.
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
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.
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Voting matters—but it's not enough. If elections alone fixed this, fossil fuel profits wouldn't still be breaking records. Real change happens every day. In how we travel. What we buy. Who we support. What we refuse to fund.
Clean energy is already the cheapest power in history. Pollution is what costs us. We can't wait for bought politicians to save us. Every choice is a vote. Every dollar is pressure. And together, we outnumber them.
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. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene.
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.
These musicians are not part of some corporation. They are small indie groups that rely on people just like you to support their music so they can keep creating it. Please show your generosity. 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.
Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode.
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IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST
Join us Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 12 to 6 PM for the Irish & Celtic Music PodFest and Arts Market at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Georgia.
Spend the afternoon surrounded by live Celtic and folk music from Kinnfolk, The Muckers, May Will Bloom, and Marc Gunn. Grab a pint, enjoy the tunes, and share the energy of a Celtic gathering.
While the music plays, explore our Arts Market filled with handmade crafts, art, and unique gifts from local creators. It's a celebration of music, creativity, and community — all in one place.
Come for the songs. Stay for the spirit. We'll see you at The Lost Druid on March 8. 🍀
Follow our event page on Facebook for more details.
Oh! And this is the first festival where every artist will have at least one album pin available. You can wear the music you enjoy at the festival. Supplies are limited.
THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!
Your generosity keeps this show coming out every week. It pays for you audio engineering, graphics, our Celtic Music Magazine and it pays for my time producing the show. Plus, I buy music from many of the artists featured in this show.
A special thanks to our long time listener, Maia Lazar.
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, $25.
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. Learn more about the invasion 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.
Alied Pérez Martínez emailed: "Sláinte from sunny Miami. Hi Marc,
It's been a long time since I last wrote you. A lot has happened. I quit my job, moved from London to Miami with my family, and now I'm waiting for my Green Card. I just wanted to share a funny piece I wrote. It's a silly, just for fun, mix of urban Latin rhythms with traditional Irish
melodies. I was inspired by "Norwegian Reggaeton" (if you haven't seen it, take a look). Anyway, I just wanted to share it with you, and, if you like, it feel free to include it in your show. It's a modest way to give back to where I've received from so much.
Thank you for curating my weightlifting music, the pipes give me the strength to lift those bloody weights. Sláinte"
Dean (Mick) emailed from Australia: "New Irish/(Australian) Music.  Greetings from Australia!
I'm one of those annoying Irish descendants who claims to be the son of Gerry Adams himself, despite my lot leaving during the famine. Heck, I almost called the band 'Mick Craig and the Annoying Diaspora'.
Anyway, my grandmother was a McCuaig (Mick Craig, geddit?) and her grandfather (so, my great - great grandfather) was born on Rathlin Island and emigrated to New Zealand in the late 1800's.
I say this because the song I'm submitting is called 'An Baile I Mo Chroi' and it's about the time (recently), that I looked up my closest ancestors and went to visit the island for myself.
Kay (nee McCuaig) was 86 years old and we had the same eyes. I also saw so many of my family members in her when we came face to face for the first time.
The pub  -  I made sure  -  was once owned by a great - great - great... it goes on a bit... of mine, but I didn't go expecting a free drink, just great company and a bit of family history.
The lyrics came out pretty quickly once I got home. Sorry if my pronunciation is a bit off  -  my 'chroi' was in the right place.
Cheers,
Dean (Mick)
(Sorta/Irish)"

Every song in this episode comes from independent artists keeping Celtic music alive and growing. Turn it up, find a new favorite band, and help shape the future of the scene—right here on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #745  -  -  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!
Tulua, Adrianna Ciccone, Ellen Gibling, The Druids Irish Folk Band, Poitin, Alex Sturbaum, Nick Metcalf, Zac Léger, Caitríona Lagan, Eddie Biggins, Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy, Conal O'Kane, Stephen MacDonald, Turf Fire Liars, Sean Heely, Beth Patterson, The Inland Seas, Julien Loko Irish Band, Shannon Heaton
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!
You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks.

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC
0:02 - Intro  -  Royal Lochnagar Distillery
0:11 - Tulua  "No Coming No Going" from No Coming No Going
6:16 - WELCOME
7:53 - Adrianna Ciccone & Ellen Gibling "The Golden Goose" from single
10:33 - The Druids Irish Folk Band "George & Pop" from The Starry Plough
14:51 - Poitin "Tired by Kids" from Simple Pleasures
18:53 - Alex Sturbaum "Frances Lee" from River Run Wide
24:31 - FEEDBACK
28:14 - Nick Metcalf music  "At the Gates (feat. Zac Léger & Caitríona Lagan)" from Out of the Ashes
32:12 - Eddie Biggins  "The Boston Burglar" from Fifteen from '20
35:26 - Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane  "The Millbrae Mazurka / Francie Dearg's / Finbar Dwyer's Reel" from JUMP OUT OF IT
38:51 - Stephen MacDonald  "Chapter Nine  -  Moira, Please Wait" from The Legend of John Lally
41:26 - THANKS
43:03 - Turf Fire Liars "The Kings of Brooklyn" from Long Memories Short Fuses
47:14 - Sean Heely and Beth Patterson "Don't Tell Diarmaid/Losing the Bet to Maggie" from Stir the Blood to Fire
50:34 - The Inland Seas "Lover's Wreck" from Crown of Clover
54:34 - Julien LOko Irish Band "Clean Pease Strae" from Storms
56:59 - CLOSING
57:59 - Shannon Heaton  "Bow for Rama" from Perfect Maze
1:01:24 - 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 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 Hank Woodward.
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 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.
Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe.
Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.
WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST
* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I'm Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician, and I also host Pub Songs & Stories. I believe every song has a story, and every episode is a toast to the songwriters who keep Celtic and folk traditions alive.
This podcast is for anyone who loves Celtic music in all its forms. Traditional. Modern. Folk. Fusion. We're here to build a welcoming and diverse Celtic community — and to support the incredible artists who generously share their music with you. If you hear a song that moves you, please take a moment to tell the artist. Send a message. Write an email. Let them know you discovered them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. It truly makes a difference.
These musicians aren't part of big corporations or major record labels. They're indie artists. Small bands. Real people making real music. They keep creating because listeners like you step forward to support them. If you're able, please show your generosity. Buy a CD. Grab an Album Pin or a shirt. Download an album. Or join their Patreon community.
You'll find links to every artist in the show notes, along with show times and extra info, when you visit celticmusicpodcast.com.
And if you'd like to subscribe to the podcast, just email follow@bestcelticmusic and I'll send you a free music - only episode to get you started.
Now settle in, raise a glass, and let's get to the music. 🍀
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST
Join us Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 12 to 6 PM for the Irish & Celtic Music PodFest and Arts Market at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, Georgia.
Spend the afternoon surrounded by live Celtic and folk music from Kinnfolk, The Muckers, May Will Bloom, and Marc Gunn. Grab a pint, enjoy the tunes, and share the energy of a true Celtic gathering.
While the music plays, explore our Arts Market filled with handmade crafts, art, and unique gifts from local creators. It's a celebration of music, creativity, and community — all in one place.
Come for the songs. Stay for the spirit. We'll see you at The Lost Druid on March 8. 🍀
Follow our event page on Facebook for more details.
ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC
There's a fun, simple way to support independent music. It's the Album Pin.
Album Pins are collectible lapel pins themed to an album. You get a digital download of the music, plus something physical you can wear or display. My newest pins are wood - burned and locally made. Less waste. More character. And they look great on a jacket or bag.
And here's the best part.
At the Irish & Celtic Music PodFest and Arts Market on March 8, 2026, at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, you'll find Album Pins from Kinnfolk, The Muckers, May Will Bloom, and Marc Gunn — plus the Emerald Wave compilation Album Pin. Hear the artists live. Take the music home with you.
Learn more at celtfather.substack.com
or browse pins at magerecords.com.
Music you can wear.
Music that keeps artists creating. 🍀
THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!
Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast keeps releasing new episodes week after week. Your support means more than funding a show. It keeps a global Celtic music community growing and thriving.
Your contributions cover everything behind the scenes — from production and artwork to buying music directly from independent Celtic artists. You're not just listening. You're making the music possible.
And if you're not yet a patron, you're always welcome. Patrons get early episodes, music - only editions, free MP3s, exclusive stories, and a vote in the Celtic Top 20.
Thank you for keeping Celtic music alive, independent, and full of heart. 🍀
A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Thomas A. Bannan
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, $25.
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. Learn more about the invasion 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.
Alexander Randall 5th emailed: "Ahoy Marc the Celtfather… Love the podcast. I bought patreon deal for the music only version. You did a shout out to me many years ago.  I was listening to the podcast in a virgin  island swimming pool while watching a huge cruise ship sail off into the sunset.
I love that walking on the waves is in the top of the year group.  That song speaks right to me.  I walked that islands shoreline a hundred times. The sunset was over puerto rico instead of Hamish, but the song was all about living in island time.   Then i married Beverly and from that time on, i have been walking on the waves.  That song makes me cry.  When you are with the right people it is walking on the waves.  Thank you.  I had to do a deep dive on that song and find a dozen different artists doing it. The one in the podcast is the best.
I recently did a deep dive into Galician celtic music. The band i recommend to you a while ago  -  The Chivalrous Crickets   -  did a piece in a concert that had Galician celtic roots. This music is SOOOOOooooo interesting.  You hear stuff that sounds like irish jigs and then it sounds like Flamenco. Then it is like a wild fusion of both. One piece begins moorish and ends up a rollicking dance.   Bagpipes but not Scottish ones.  Fiddles doing flamenco rhythms. So i did a deep dive, playlist - surfing looking for fast instrumentals.  I suggest you put some Galician celtic  music in your mix.  If you want, ill send a playlist.
And what is Brittany Celtic like?
Finally, i bought the patreon deal to abbreviate the talk. Your patter is exactly the same every time.  It gets tedious (this from a guy who edits the music only podcast to drop the pieces with lyrics) i basically memorized your whole spiel and wish it was new. .  i urge you to update your patter for the new year.  Change it up. Maybe write three different versions. Surprise us.  But let me know if you do so i know to listen to the Talkie Version of the podcast.
I love what you are doing.
Keep it up.
You are keeping culture alive.
Im an anthropologist.
It really matters"

Albannach shakes the walls. Adam Agee & Jon Sousa fly through reels. Heather Dale summons the fair folk. From ancient pipes to fresh voices, this episode is pure Celtic power on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #744  -  -  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!
Adam Agee & Jon Sousa, Albannach, Alex Sturbaum, Tradify, Dan Possumato, Low Power Trio, Heather Dale, Low Lily, Stephen MacDonald, Tony Christie & Ranagri, Brad The Piper, Mary Frances Leahy, The Crazy Rogues, The McDades
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!
You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks.

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC
0:02 - Intro  -  Na Geocaigh
0:10 - Adam Agee & Jon Sousa "The Maids of Holywell / Cor Pheait Uí Thuathaigh (Pat Tuohey's Reel) / Moneymusk" from Ceol na gCarad
3:55 - WELCOME
6:04 - Albannach "Auld Nick's A Piper" from Eye Of The Storm
8:43 - Alex Sturbaum "Gulls Of Invergordon" from River Run Wide
12:11 - Tradify "Waterman's, Waterman's Jig & Superfly" from Take Flight
16:36 - Dan Possumato "The Boys of Mullaghbawn (feat. Mick Mulcrone, Dan Possumato, Teresa Baker & Kevin Burke)" from An Teachín Gorm
20:13 - FEEDBACK
26:04 - Low Power Trio "Jug of Punch" from Dirty Old Town
28:55 - Heather Dale "Fair Folk" from Fairytale
31:44 - Low Lily "Night Lament" from single
35:46 - Stephen MacDonald "Chapter One  -  Hold Me Close" from The Legend of John Lally
39:13 - THANKS
41:01 - Tony Christie & Ranagri "Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore" from The Great Irish Songbook Volume ll
46:17 - Brad The Piper "The Truth" from The Forgotten Game
52:19 - Mary Frances Leahy "Celticumbia" from First Light
56:16 - The Crazy Rogues "Lady With a Lily Crown" from Advanced Roguery
59:36 - CLOSING
1:00:52 - The McDades "Peggy - O" from single
1:05:29 - CREDITS
Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California.
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 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 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.
Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe.
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.
This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We're here to build a strong and welcoming Celtic community. One that lifts up artists. One that shares great music. These musicians give their music to you. Freely. With heart.
If you hear a song you love, please tell the artist. Send them an email. Let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast.
These artists are not part of big companies. They are indie musicians. Small bands. Real people. They rely on fans like you. Your support helps them keep making music. If you can, please be generous.  Buy a CD. Grab an Album Pin or a shirt.  Download the music.  Or join their Patreon.
You'll find links to every artist in the show notes. Plus show times and more. Just visit us at
celticmusicpodcast.com.
Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode.
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST AND ARTS MARKET
This is a one  -  day music festival and arts market that will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA, 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta. There are four bands performing at the festival. I am performing one show solo and one show with May Will Bloom, where my daughter takes the lead.
Kinnfolk will join us as well as I mentioned last week. But the final band performing at the festival is a 3  -  piece version of The Muckers, our local Celtic punk band. That will complete our lineup.
Follow our event page on Facebook for more details.
Or Follow us for Free on our Patreon page.
Now my next goal is to raise $2500 so that all of the bands are paid a decent wage and to promote our first  -  ever Celtic festival.
To that end, I added three new rewards for Kickstarter. Each is a chance to sponsor individual bands at the festival. When you do, you'll get one of the first album pins from each of these amazing Celtic bands.
That's because we are highlighting album pins at the festival as well, as another means to promote the music of bands. Our album pins are wooden lapel pins themed to a particular album released by a band. The buyer gets a digital download of the album, then they can wear their album!
There's just 8 days left on this Kickstarter. So please make a pledge to support Celtic culture through music.
THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!
Because of you, this podcast exists. Because of your generosity, we release new episodes almost every week. You make that possible. Truly.
Your support does more than pay the bills. It keeps Celtic music moving forward. It helps us share this music with listeners all over the world. It helps grow a global Celtic community.
Your patronage covers everything behind the scenes. Audio editing.  Artwork. Weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine. Promotion.
And most important of all. It helps us buy music from indie Celtic artists. So they can keep creating. And we can keep sharing it.
If you are already a patron, thank you. You are the heart of this show.
And if you're not yet a patron, you are always welcome.  Patrons get early access to episodes. Music - only editions. Free MP3 downloads. Exclusive stories and artist interviews. And a vote in the Celtic Top 20.
Join us today. Help keep this music alive. Independent. And full of magic. 🍀
A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Julia Usry, Gerry Corr
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, $25.
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. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/
#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast
I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK
What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? I'd love to see a  picture of what you're doing while listening.
Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.
Clark emailed some photos: "Dydh da,
Little Seren - Ostara and I are walking the tracks around our home in Cornwall's forgotten corner while listening. I'm deep into self - study for my Kernowek level one exam, hoping to learn enough to give her a good foundation in the language, but currently letting my brain rest a while to soak in the tunes. It's hard to get a good picture of the both of us, the lush autumnal woodland and windy little streams. I wonder if you've heard the band Fool's Rock? I particularly love their take on Delkiow Sevy from the album 'And some Little Place. Here's to many more years of the podcast!
Kind Regards,
Clark & Seren - O Langwel"

Irishlazz Vermont emailed: "Hello Marc,
This might seem a long and rambling letter, but it's just me catching up with an old friend. I feel like I've known you forever even though we haven't met yet.
I first stumbled across your website around 20 years ago, I guess when it was first starting up. I had a lot of mindless lab tasks that my brain needed some entertainment for  -  so I was looking for podcasts. I found the Escape Artists podcasts of short stories in several genres. I've been listening to them ever since. Somehow I lost you along the way and my recent refinding of you is an absolute joy to my soul. I'm absolutely never bothered when your podcast goes over an hour, from the listeners's perspective you are welcome to go on as long as you like.
I'm very interested to know what you have cooking for the Celtic Invasion tours 2027. 2026 is already booked with an Eileen Ivers in Ireland tour. I had my first visit to Ireland in June 2024 with Eileen Ivers on a tour bus with 40 other fans. It was phenomenal. Hopping from pub to pub having sessions, drumming along with the world famous fiddler and all of her incredibly talented friends along the way. Not to mention the incredible scenery. It was the best week of my adult life I think. I can't imagine that you don't know who Eileen Ivers is, but just in case, start with her Immigrant Soul album. I think that would be right up your alley.
You always wonder what people are up to while they're listening, since I have 700 hours of wonderful back log to catch up on I listen doing just about everything. I listen while I'm at my computer doing photo touchups, during my daily commute, doing laundry, doing dishes, doing yardwork But my favorite place is when I'm out on my kayak. Mother nature and some great music. I really appreciate all of the work you do for this fantastic podcast. I have recently shared it with my 40 travel companions, all fans of Irish music, and everybody else that I know, or sort of know in any of my online forums. I hope that you've gained several listeners from that.
I love the mix that you have going. It's a lot of fun. I really like the occasional themed ones like the all women's podcast.  From your band so far my favorite song is Lord of the Pounce. I am a cat lover and need to actually get that CD at some point when I'm at a computer instead of on my phone listening.
I've had some thoughts about other themed editions of the podcast that would be fun to hear.
All female vocalists
All male vocalist
All Irish Aires
All instrumentals
Right now I'm in my kayak on the reservoir, listening to a nut hatch and some woodpeckers and cicadas and watching the sun slowly sink behind the trees. It's one of my favorite places to be, and I absolutely love having good music to keep me company.
I guess I better remember to attach a few photos.
Slán go fóill
Samantha

This week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, we travel from kitchen sessions to open seas. Fiddles. Waltzes. Pub songs. And modern Celtic voices you're going to want to hear again on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #743  -  -  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com!
Nerea The Fiddler, Socks in the Frying Pan, Shannon Heaton, The Irish Rovers, Boxing Robin, Whiskey Faithful, Mary Beth Carty, Michael Joseph Ulery, Blackwillow Starling, CaliCeltic, Hugh Morrison, Jiggy, The Far North, SeaStar
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!
You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks.

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC
0:07 - Nerea The Fiddler "Kitchen Music" from Off The Beatn Path
3:20 - WELCOME
7:32 - Socks in the Frying Pan "Willy Annes Waltz" from Waiting for Inspiration
10:58 - Shannon Heaton "Tattered Wings" from Perfect Maze
12:32 - The Irish Rovers "Back to Sea" from No End in Sight
16:30 - Boxing Robin "An Dro -  Trois Matelots du Port de Brest" from The View From Here
20:19 - FEEDBACK
25:30 - Whiskey Faithful "Whiskey in the Jar" from single
27:37 - Mary Beth Carty "A' Challuinn : 'S e gillean mo rùin / Walking the Floor / Capers Jig / Miss Anderson's Jig" from single
31:23 - Michael Joseph Ulery "All I Really Needed" from Mild November
35:03 - Blackwillow Starling "Wild Maiden" from Blackwillow Starling
38:46 - THANKS
40:29 - CaliCeltic "Hotaling's Whiskey" from Whiskey Mustache
45:05 - Hugh Morrison "Blinkers" from Lift Your Head Up
48:11 - Jiggy "Dekho" from single
52:22 - The Far North "Sailor And The Sea" from Songs For Weathering Storms
55:51 - CLOSING
56:56 - SeaStar "Auld Lang Syne" from single
1:00:10 - CREDITS
Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward.
Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California.
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 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 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.
Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe.
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. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene.
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.
These musicians are not part of some corporation. They are small indie groups that rely on people just like you to support their music so they can keep creating it. Please show your generosity. 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.
Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode.
We have a Kickstarter that is running until January 30. The initial goal was to fund our 2025 Best of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast album. Happily that goal was reached within three days of the start of the campaign. Now we have a secondary stretch goal to fund the…
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST AND ARTS MARKET
This is a one - day music festival and arts market that will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA, 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta. There are four bands performing at the festival. I am performing one show solo and one show with May Will Bloom, where my daughter takes the lead.
Kinfolk will join us as well as I mentioned last week. But the final band performing at the festival is a 3 - piece version of The Muckers, our local Celtic punk band. That will complete our lineup.
Follow our event page on Facebook for more details.
Or Follow us for Free on our Patreon page.
Now my next goal is to raise $3200 so that all of the bands are paid a decent wage and to promote our first - ever Celtic festival.
To that end, I added three new rewards for Kickstarter. Each is a chance to sponsor individual bands at the festival. When you do, you'll get one of the first album pins from each of these amazing Celtic bands.
That's because we are highlighting album pins at the festival as well, as another means to promote the music of bands. Our album pins are wooden lapel pins themed to a particular album released by a band. The buyer gets a digital download of the album, then they can wear their album!
There's just 8 days left on this Kickstarter. So please make a pledge to support Celtic culture through music.
THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!
Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers.
Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists.
And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get:
Early access to episodes
Music - only editions
Free MP3 downloads
Exclusive stories and artist interviews
A vote in the Celtic Top 20
Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent. 🍀
A special thanks to our new and continued Patrons of the Podcast: Gerry Corr
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, $25.
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. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/
#celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast
I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK
What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? I'd love to see a  picture of what you're doing while listening.
Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.
Peredur messaged on Facebook: "was just wondering, what are your views on irish or scottish songs that lyrics are all written by human not AI but the song is then sang by AI?"
Gary Hattal emailed: "Dear Marc,
I am very pleased to be able to support the Celtic Music Podcast in even this small way.  When I think of where I spend money and what value I get in return, it's an easy choice, as your show easily provides entertainment, sustenance in a troubled world and joy to those of us who appreciate this artistry.  I've been listening to your music since I stumbled upon it decades ago and appreciate both the variety and the evolution from the traditional to the more modern.  You do keep it fresh.
My wife is a classical musician, although she has played in every genre and appreciates good music in any form.  We are also great fans of Celtic culture in general and truly enjoyed our travels in Scotland and Ireland.  We often contemplate a move there, especially in this unhappy and dangerous political climate.
So, my go - to formats at home or driving are those two:  classical music and Celtic music.  I am the grandchild of immigrants from four different countries, and my paternal grandfather's ancestry goes back to the Scottish/English borders for hundreds of years, eventually ending up in London  -  -  Cockney of all things.  I guess it's "in my blood."
I truly look forward to each week's offering and play it while on my computer, doing yard work, dog walking, or reading on these cold, dark nights sipping something amber, dogs at my feet, a novel in my hands.  Reading Bernard Cornwall  -  -  historical novels of the settling of "Englaland" during the norse period under King Alfred   -  -  warms the soul and eases strife in these troubled times.
Lastly, I appreciate your take on climate and billionaires.  I come from hard - working, progressive stock.  I enjoy hearing your own music and the Patreon app.  Please keep up the brilliant work and the pleasure you bring to all of us.
May your house always be too small to accommodate all your friends!
Gary (Gershon) Hattal