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Check out some of these St Patrick’s Day shows in 2025 on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #700. Subscribe now!

Kinnfolk, Golden Bough, Clover’s Revenge, Celtic Wood and Wires, Madman’s Window, Sheridan Rúitín, Celtic Conundrum, Tami Curtis, River Driver, Plunk Murray, O’Craven, Stout Pounders, The Muckers, Irishtown Road

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:11 – Kinnfolk “The Triple Crown Set” from Star Above The Mountain

5:08 – WELCOME

7:41 – Golden Bough “The Homecoming/The Gael” from Westering Home

10:59 – Clover’s Revenge “The Lakes of Pontchartrain” from Truants And Absolution

17:21 – Celtic Wood and Wires “Tripping Up The Stairs & Smash The Windows” from Into The Music

20:33 – Madman’s Window “Farewell to Nova Scotia” from All Guns Blazing – Live!

23:58 – FEEDBACK

28:32 – Sheridan Rúitín “Finnegan’s Wake” from Rebels in the Night

31:32 – Celtic Conundrum “Cu Sithe” from Lore

33:36 – Tami Curtis “Keep Our Fire Burning” from Cavort

37:41 – River Driver “John O’Reilly” from Flanagan’s Shenanigans! Live at The Celt

42:07 – THANKS

45:25 – Plunk Murray “Rocky Road to Dublin” from Another Drink

48:49 – O’Craven “Pint Glass ” from Whiskey, Wenches, and Scallywag

51:58 – Stout Pounders “Raggle Taggle Gypsy (Live)” from Liver Let Live

54:49 – The Muckers “Old Black Rum” from One More Stout

57:15 – CLOSING

58:12 – Irishtown Road “Rattlin’ Bog” from On the One Road

1:03:57 – CREDITS

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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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.

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Andrew Pratt emailed: “I would say that Coast, the Scottish band, opened me up to the wealth of talent and variety of Scottish music. When I first heard them on your podcast, I was hooked. Now, I listen to music from Scotland almost as much as Irish music. Thank you for playing such a wide range of music and congratulations on your 700th episode!”

Richard Davis: “Hello, I’m the assistant general manager at the Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub in Milton, GA and I was wondering if you could give us a shoutout on your podcast about our upcoming St. Patrick’s Day festivities. We’re celebrating it from March 14 – 17th with live music from bands such as Keltic Kudzu and Process of Elimination. We’ll have giveaways, raffles, a beer truck, and food both inside and outside the restaurant. Thanks,”

ST PATRICK’S DAY SHOWS IN 2025

Celtic Conundrum: Shamrockin’ Fest, Leesburg, FL

Clover’s Revenge: The Celtic Ray, Punta Gorda, FL

The Muckers: The Hangout in Gulf Shores, AL

Kinnfolk: The Star Theatre, Stuart, VA

Stout Pounders: APEX/Everett Kings Hall, Everett WA

Tami Curtis & Cavort & Stark Raving Plaid: Shawn O’Donnell’s Irish Pub, Spokane, WA

Plunk Murray and River Driver: Legacy Hall, Plano, Texas

Irish Tweeds: Buffalo Irish Center, Buffalo, NY

Irishtown Road: Bay City Restaurant banquet hall Hanover, PA

Celtic Wood & Wires: Bullfrog Brewery, Williamsport, PA

Golden Bough: Dublin Irish Festival, Dublin, CA

Sheridan Ruitin: Tin Cannon Brewing Co, Gainesville, VA

O’Craven: Toot’s Tavern, Crocket, GA

Maryanne Ford: 1836 Saloon Bar & Grill, East Stroudsburg, PA

Madman’s Window: Ganaraska Brewing Co, Port Hope, Ontario

Hooligan Jack: Burlington Co., NJ

Fawney Rig: Red Clay Music Foundry, Duluth, GA

Slugger’s Rule & Plunk Murray: Gillespie’s Tavern, Richardson TX

Belfast Gin: Fiddler’s Hearth, South Bend, IN

Cailini & Paul Byron: The Academy, Hapeville, GA

Thrifty Malone: Heaven Irish Bar, Ronda, Spain

Marc Gunn: The Wings Cafe, Marietta, GA