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Battlefield Band, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, Tiffany Schaefer, Adam Agee & Jon Sousa, Scottish Fish, An Lár, Chris Gray, ÚLLA, Dom DufF, The Bog Hoppers, First Highland Watch, Battlelegs, The Flailing Shilaleighs, Sons of Malarkey

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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:06 – Battlefield Band with John Martin “Strathspey & Reels: The Braes of Mar / Pottinger’s Reel / The Baker” from Beg & Borrow

3:38 – WELCOME

5:10 – Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira “Arising” from All It Brings

9:28 – Tiffany Schaefer “Down by the Salley Gardens” from Tara’s Halls

12:45 – Adam Agee & Jon Sousa “Lad O’Beirne’s” from Ceol na gCarad

15:45 – Scottish Fish “Greenland Mans” from Upscale

19:39 – FEEDBACK

24:41 – An Lár “I walked this Road” from Deception

28:46 – Chris Gray “An Buachaillin Ban” from Fuist!

36:45 – ÚLLA “Mattie” from Ulla

40:22 – Dom DufF “Kan an Awen” from Roc’h

43:59 – THANKS

46:09 – The Bog Hoppers “Top Shelf” from Top Shelf

50:05 – First Highland Watch “Rowan Tree” from Drunken Piper

53:45 – Battlelegs “Barnyards of Delgaty” from Lost My Shoes

55:48 – The Flailing Shilaleighs “Old Man Colm” from Yours To Discover

59:14 – CLOSING

1:00:09 – Sons of Malarkey “Ye Jacobites (feat. Marney McCague)” from Chapter

1:03:32 – 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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* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic musician and also host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music.

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The best album pins stand out on their own. They appeal to more than just your fans. It is simple, bold, and visually engaging. However, what truly makes it an “album pin” is that the purchaser also gets a digital album with their pin.

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In 2026, we’re traveling to the Celtic nation of Galicia in Spain.

We’ll dive deep into the history and legends of the Galician Celts, uncovering their connections to Ireland, Scotland, and beyond. We’ll walk the same lands where Celtic warriors once roamed, hear the myths passed down through generations, and experience the magic of authentic Galician Celtic music, alive with passion and history.

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I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK

What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? I’d love to see a  picture of what you’re doing while listening. Is there a new Celtic CD or Celtic band that you heard of or saw? Send a picture.

Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic.

Antonio Sierra emailed: “Dear Mr.Marc Gunn, I will be glad to act as a volunteer correspondent in Spain of Celtic Music. I am sure that could be increase the number of followers. It would be necessary to be appointed and  have your permission to act as your correspondent. Happy New Year!”

Laura Michaelides emailed: “Hi Marc, Love your show and all you do. Thank you! I’m in Houston, and am a volunteer for the Gulf Coast Cruinniú. Every year, we bring a stellar group of Irish trad musicians to Houston to teach and perform at our long weekend festival. This year it’s held June 5 – 8, 2025 at the University of St. Thomas campus, and our faculty this year includes: Colin Farrell – whistle Michael McGoldrick – adv./inter flute John Doyle – Drop D guitar Caitlin Warbelow – adv/Inter fiddle Mairtin de Cogain – storytelling and MC Brenda Castles – Concertina Paul McClure – adv/inter bodhran Therese Honey – harp Katie Geringer – fiddle fundamentals Robert Shaddox – bodhran fundamentals The weekend includes workshops, concerts, sessions and talks related to Irish music and culture. Its always a wonderful time. More info: www.gulfcoastirish.org Is there some way that we can promote our festival on your show? Thank you so much for your consideration! Laura”

Steve & Jody Pomper emailed from Seattle: “Marc, we’re embarrassed. We heard the Stout Pounders on the pod this week, loved them, and couldn’t believe we haven’t heard of them. I looked em up, and they’re from Seattle, where we live. Can’t believe we haven’t heard of them. We’re originally from Mass. and are DKM fans, which these folks remind us of a bit. Keep up the great work, from your Seattle cop (Steve) and firefighter (Jody), “climate denier” fans. Keep up the great work. We love it!”

Andreas emailed about travel to Ireland and Scotland. He wrote: “Hello Mark, I will be cruising on my sailboat in Scotland and Ireland this summer. I wonder if you have any recommendations for places to go to hear Irish and Celtic music. Thanks”