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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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/
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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"
