The House of Plenty (Traditional Irish Music .)

Step inside The House of Plenty, where the fire is lit and the kettle's on. Your host, Tom Kenna, pulls up a chair for a proper session that goes far beyond just playing a few reels and jigs. This is a place for the stories behind the music, the crackle of a good story, and the sound of a tune being passed down. Each episode feels like a gathering, blending casual chat with spontaneous tunes and the kind of craic you'd find in a corner of a pub after a festival. Tom sits down with a whole cast of characters from the tradition, from the professional musicians you'd know from stages worldwide to the dedicated amateurs who are the heartbeat of the scene at home in Ireland and across the globe. You'll get to know the local legends, the tune makers who compose new pieces for the next generation, and the craftspeople who shape the very instruments that give the music its soul. The conversations naturally flow towards those ground breakers and trailblazers, the movers and shakers and fundraisers who keep the entire ecosystem alive. It's about the people as much as the notes they play. So, whether you're a seasoned player or just love the sound of a fiddle or a flute, this podcast offers a warm welcome into the living, breathing world of Irish traditional music, straight from the source.