Celtic Roots Radio 71 – The 'black stuff' – a traveller's tale!

Celtic Roots Radio 71 – The 'black stuff' – a traveller's tale!

Author: Raymond McCullough: Precious Oil Productions Ltd March 17, 2020 Duration: 29:59
Hosted by Raymond McCullough, in Downpatrick, Co. Down, Northern Ireland  with music from:     Brave The Sea (Ohio, USA) ‘Jig of Death’ (The Kraken)   Chuck Levy (Arizona, USA) ‘Sandy Boys' (Banjourneys)   Doug Folkins (British Columbia, Canada) ‘Pour Me Another’ (Another Last Call)   Cady Finlayson Band (New York, USA) ‘Blarney Pilgrim/Ward’s Jig' (Irish Coffee)   Celtic Rant (Nova Scotia, Canada) ‘Courtin’ in the Kitchen’ (Encore)   Ceol Leinn (Texas, USA) ‘The Gael’ (Ceol Leinn)   Dan Donnelly (England, UK) ‘Friends Like You’ (Country & Northern) Joanie Madden (New York City, USA) ‘Bantry Girls Lament’ (Celtic Twilight 6)

Curated by Raymond McCullough of Precious Oil Productions Ltd, Celtic Roots Radio-Irish music podcast is a heartfelt journey through the sounds and stories of Celtic and roots traditions. Each episode feels like a personal mixtape, blending a rich tapestry of music that spans from the heart of Ireland and Scotland to the Appalachian mountains and the Breton coast. You’ll hear the driving rhythms of folk-rock, the poignant storytelling of singer-songwriters, the lively energy of Cajun and bluegrass, and the deep, resonant tones of pure acoustic sessions. It’s a celebration where Cape Breton fiddle tunes might sit alongside a soulful Irish ballad, all united by a common thread of authenticity and passion. More than just a music podcast, the programme is infused with a warm, welcoming spirit-what’s fondly referred to as a wee drop of Norn Iron craic. This creates a sense of community, as if you’re discovering these tunes alongside a knowledgeable friend. For anyone with an ear for genuine, roots-driven sound, this podcast offers a regular and enriching escape into the diverse soundscape of Celtic-inspired music, carefully produced to feel both timeless and immediate.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 50

Celtic Roots Radio – Irish music podcast
Podcast Episodes
Celtic Roots Radio 72 – Lockdown, self-isolation and St. Patrick [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:56
Hosted by Raymond McCullough, in Downpatrick, Co. Down, Northern Ireland with music from: Captain Tractor (Alberta, Canada) 'Johnny’s Ghost’ (Famous Last Words) Searson (Ontario, Canada) 'Galician Night’ (Fade & Shine) D…
Celtic Roots Radio 70 – Down at 'The Yard' – The Titanic Quarter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:59
Hosted by Raymond McCullough, in Downpatrick, Co. Down, Northern Ireland with music from: Dust Rhinos (Manitoba, Canada) 'Until the Evening Ends’ (The Day After The Night Before) W. Ed Harris (Arizona, USA) 'Morrison's’…
Celtic Roots Radio 69 – Balagan – 'What are ye like?'. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:59
Hosted by Raymond McCullough, in Downpatrick, Co. Down, Northern Ireland with music from: The Mighty Regis (California, USA) 'Reilly’s Daughter’ (Co. Sligo) The Irish Experience (Washington State, USA) 'The Wicked Jig’ (…
Celtic Roots Radio 68 – ‘R'aper blades’ and the 'glass hammer' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:59
Hosted by Raymond McCullough, in Downpatrick, Co. Down, Northern Ireland with music from: The Galway Hooker Band (California, USA) ‘Johnny Jump Up’ (Hooker Style) Julie Henigan (Missouri, USA) ‘Tettenhall Allotment’ (Ame…
Celtic Roots Radio 67 – 1798, a bridge and 'the priest's grave' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:59
Hosted by Raymond McCullough, in Downpatrick, Co. Down, Northern Ireland with music from: Lick The Tins (N. Ireland/London, UK) ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ (Blind Man on a Flying Horse)) Sarah Burnell (Ottawa, Canada) ‘…