Want St Patrick's Day Forever Long Episode? #695 BONUS

Want St Patrick's Day Forever Long Episode? #695 BONUS

Author: Marc Gunn February 4, 2025 Duration: 26:05

Want a 3-hour St Patrick's Day episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #695 BONUS? Support our Kickstarter with this Celtic mini-episode Subscribe now!

Corey Purcell, Banshee in the Kitchen, Mary Beth Carty, Socks in the Frying Pan, The Celtic Kitchen PartyThe High Kings

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

Corey Purcell "The Banks of Sweet Dundee" from Undaunted

Banshee in the Kitchen "Happy Jigs" from Live at the Painted SKy

Mary Beth Carty "Mo Mhàthair" from Crossing the Causeway

Socks in the Frying Pan "No Relation" from Without a Paddle

The Celtic Kitchen Party "Just for Tonight" from Last Call

The High Kings "Chasing Rainbows" from The Road Not Taken

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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* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. 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

How would you like a 3-hour St Patrick's Day episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast?

That's what I'm talking about in this mini-episode. You see, we hit our Kickstarter goal fairly quickly. But now you have a chance to make a 3-hour St Patrick's Day episode appear in all of our feeds? Make any pledge to support our campaign. If we hit $7,000, then I will produce an extra-long episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. 

Depending on how much you pledge, you can get a digital download of some of the best Irish and Celtic songs and tunes of 2024, a CD, an album pin or even an Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirt. 

Make a pledge today!

THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST!

I am blown away by your generosity. You are why I keep sharing new episodes four times per month. You're also how I am able to do that. 

Your kindness pays for our engineer, graphic designer, Celtic Music Magazine editor, and promotion of the podcast. Your kindness allows me to buy the music I play here. It also pays for my time creating the show each and every week. 

As a patron, you get ad-free and music-only episodes before regular listeners. You get to vote in the Celtic Top 20. You get free music downloads and sheet music. And you get a private feed to listen to the show or you can listen through the Patreon app.  All that for as little as $3 per episode. 

HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST

  • Go to our Patreon page.

  • Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $3, $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.

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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 2025, we're going to the Celtic nation of Galicia in Spain. We're gonna learn about the history and legends behind the Celts there and experience some amazing Galician Celtic music.

Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

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For anyone drawn to the lively reels of a fiddle or the haunting pull of a Gaelic ballad, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast offers a weekly immersion. Hosted by Marc Gunn, this hour-long program is essentially a curated radio show dedicated to the rich and evolving world of Celtic sounds. The focus here is on independent artists, providing a vital platform for both emerging talents and seasoned musicians who keep the tradition alive and kicking. You won't just hear familiar tunes; each episode is a journey across the spectrum, from driving instrumental sessions to contemporary folk songs with deep roots. The podcast's enduring popularity is a testament to its quality, consistently reaching a wide audience of dedicated listeners every week. It's a celebration of community and culture, delivered directly to your preferred podcast app. Whether you're a longtime enthusiast or just discovering the warmth of this music, Marc Gunn compiles a genuine and engaging soundtrack that feels both timeless and fresh. Tune in for an authentic connection to the melodies and stories that define a vibrant musical heritage.
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