Celtic Christmas Podcast

There are a lot of wonderful Celtic Christmas Traditions, some of which will be shared in song in this week's edition of the Celtic Christmas Podcast as we share Celtic Christmas songs by Marc Gunn, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, The Barra McNeils, Four Celtic Voices, Barleyjuice, Celtic Cross, Golden Bough. www.celticchristmaspodcast.com This show is brought to by the Patrons of the Podcast. These are 54 people over on Patreon who kindly and generously support the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Because of their generosity, I bring you this show each week running up to Christmas. If you enjoy the music, you can support this podcast by becoming a patron at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/patreon You can also show your support by purchasing a copy of our 2013 Celtic Christmas CD. It's called "A Celtic Christmas". It's a wonderful album of Christmas music by Celtic musicians. You'll find links on the website where you can buy the CD or download the album. Irish Christmas Traditions Can you help us push The Pogues song "Fairytale of New York" to the top of the charts? Find out more.   This Week’s Celtic Christmas Music 1:46 "Let's Have a Celtic Christmas" by Marc Gunn from Celtic Christmas Greetings Marc Gunn plays rhythm and folk autoharp music inspired by Celtic culture, science fiction, fantasy, and cats. He is an award-winning musician one of the top Celtic musicians on Reverbnation, the world's largest indie music website. He has wowed audiences around the globe with fun, upbeat Celtic songs, parodies, and a lively performance. He is also the award-winning host of this and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. --- 5:09 "Down in Yon Forest" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from A Sound of Christmas Past Out of Essex in the United Kingdom, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer effortlessly blend traditional material with contemporary sounds. Their performances showcase new interpretations of old songs alongside original self penned tunes and new contemporary songs that are entirely at home in the tradition. Out of this combination they have developed a sound that is both familiar and fresh. Strong believers in letting the music tradition live and breathe through sensitive interpretation, Vicki and Jonny allow the melody to sing without any constraints. Be entranced by the haunting nyckelharpa, amazed at the cow horn (one of the worlds earliest communication devices) and meet some of the bagpipes that didn’t come from Scotland. --- 10:04 "Ann am Baile Ri'oghail Dhaibhidh (Once In David's Royal City)" by The Barra MacNeils from The Christmas Album Canada’s Celtic ambassadors! For nearly three decades, Cape Breton-based family group the Barra MacNeils has been thrilling audiences of all ages, both near and far, with their sparkling repertoire, vocals, instrumental prowess and vibrant showmanship. 2014 marks over 27 years for the Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island based family group, the Barra MacNeils, in an outstanding recording and touring career. --- 13:59 "The First Noel (Featuring Celeste Ray)" by Four Celtic Voices from Four Celtic Seasons Four Celtic Voices perform a spellbinding journey through the magic and wonder of the Celtic Lands... Traditional Celtic instruments such as bowed psaltery, harmonium, flute and Celtic harp mesmerize audiences and bring singing and playing time-honored traditionals and surprise with upbeat originals. Exceptional vocal harmonies of the women instantly transport audiences to the ancient mysterious realms of the Celts. --- 18:35 "Whiskey for Christmas" by Barleyjuice from This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things From Philadelphia, Barleyjuice mixes pop / rock sensibilities and lyrics with traditional celtic melodies to form a next gen world sound. acoustic instruments blend with heavy bass and drums to focus on a rocking sound. Compared to the Pogues with a frontman Kyf Brewer who sings like Ronnie Drew with a cold,

Celtic Christmas music from Celt in a Twist featuring music from The Elders, John Munnelly, Kyf Brewer, Garret Wall and Track Dogs, The Wild Colonial Bhoys, Damien Dempsey, The Pretenders, Black 47, Emma Kate Tobia, Tara O'Grady, The Mahones, The Langers Ball, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones. Listen on our player here, or we’re also available on our podcast page and the iTunes store for easy download.Or tune in to AM1470 Sunday, December 20, at 4 pm, (Metro Vancouver area) to hear the show on the radio! The Elders – Christmas Day John Munnelly - Happy Christmas Kyf Brewer - Whiskey For Christmas Garret Wall and Track Dogs - What Christmas Was Meant To Be The Wild Colonial Bhoys – Santa See You Tonight Damien Dempsey - O Holy Night The Pretenders - 2000 Miles Black 47 - So This Christmas Emma Kate Tobia - Fairy Tale of New York Tara O'Grady - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas The Mahones – Angel Without Wings/Merry Christmas Baby The Langers Ball - A Christmas Lullaby Bela Fleck & The Flecktones – Sleigh Ride  

A new season of Celtic Christmas music begins with new episodes of the podcast featuring Celtic Christmas songs and tunes from The Rogues, Wicked Tinkers, Haggis Rampant, Bonnie Rideout, Angus Mohr, Rathkeltair. www.celticchristmaspodcast.com It is time once again to launch my Celtic Christmas Podcast. This is a 30 minute show where I play Celtic Christmas music and share a little bit about the Celtic bands on the show. If you have a Celtic band and want to submit music, visit our website, and I'll tell you more at the end of the show. If you have a Celtic podcast and would like to share your Christmas show with my audience, please contact me at celticpodcast@gmail.com My two-hour Best Bagpipe Music special of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was so popular earlier this month, I thought a show of Bagpipe Celtic Christmas music would be a great way to kick off the holiday season.   This Week’s Celtic Christmas Music 1:31 "Hellbound Sleigh" by The Rogues from Hellbound Sleigh Founded in Houston in 1994, The Rogues created a new genre of Celtic music with exceptionally, well-played pipes and driving percussion. The band's sound ranges from traditional pipes and drums to innovative textures incorporating whistles, keyboard and guitar, as well as many percussion instruments. Always present in The Rogues' music is that spirit that endears them to their audience. From technical precision to soaring melodies, a Rogues album and performance will move you to tears and get you dancing immediately afterwards. 6:47 "Coventry Carol" by Wicked Tinkers from Slainte Happy Holidays Pioneers of the growing Tribal Celtic movement, the Wicked Tinkers have been playing haunting, heart-pounding bagpipes and irresistible tribal drums as a professional touring band since 1995. With the addition, of the mesmerizing drone of the Australian didgeridoo and Bronze Age Irish horn, the magic was complete. Sit back and be transported to an earlier time in Scotland and Ireland, when battle cries filled the air and strange, unheard-of creatures roamed the night. Or better yet, get on your feet and let your body move to ancient rhythms and forgotten sounds. 9:16 "Kirkin' the Midwinter" by Haggis Rampant from The Silver Glens The first stirrings of Haggis Rampant appeared in the fall of 2000 at the first annual Louisiana Renaissance Festival. Steve was feeding his renfest habit while looking for places to practice on his loud instrument. His wife Pam played her bodhran with Steve on the last day of the 2000 run, and, much to his chagrin, the show was a hit. The group was completed with the addition of their daughter Gillian a few years later. Gillian has shown a talent for writing exquisite harmonies on the bagpipes and the good-natured father/daughter competitiveness makes them a fun team to watch. 14:21 "Christmas Carousing/Ale Is Dear/New Christmas" by Bonnie Rideout from A Scottish Christmas Bonnie Rideout is an award winning Scottish fiddler. Her CD, "A Scottish Christmas" became a New York Times “Top Ten Holiday Best Seller”. She celebrates Christmas with this enthusiastic holiday performance that she takes on the road each year, playing at performing arts centers and large theaters nationwide in November and December. Rideout performs along with the Scottish Christmas Ensemble - a group of internationally renowned musicians including the City of Washington Pipe Band and dancers from the Scottish Highlands! Rideout and crew perform with spirit and gusto. This performance features Eric Rigler on Scottish smallpipes. 19:11 "I Saw Three Ships" by Angus Mohr & Friends from A Christmas Pageant Just as watery mist remakes the world, and whisky remakes the man, Angus Mohr revitalizes the brogue of traditional Celtic music with an American blues accent and rejuvenates rock ’n roll’s broad spectrum with bagpipe and pennywhistles. No one is ever going to mistake Angus Mohr for a cover band. Sure,

The Celtic Christmas Podcast is excited to bring you Celtic Christmas music comes from The Brigands' Folie, The Gothard Sisters, Mithril, Cherish the Ladies, Bonnie Rideout, The Irish Rovers, Katie McMahon. www.celticchristmaspodcast.com If you’re a Celtic band with Christmas music (or you know someone who is), please submit your music here. Ever wonder What Is Celtic Christmas Music? Read my article and my let me know what you think. I also host the Pub Songs Podcast and I have two Christmas shows this year. The first is entitled "A Semi-Celtic Christmas". The second is just traditional fun Christmas songs. I also released an EP entitled Celtic Christmas Songs which features three original Christmas songs inspired by Celtic culture and lifestyle. It's now on sale on all the major digital retailers. Don't miss my pick of the Best Celtic Christmas Albums on Amazon. Finally, I want to thank everyone who helped spread the word about A Celtic Christmas, my newest Celtic Christmas compilation CD. The album continues to sell well online and garner reviews from fans and the press. One blogger called it the "Best Celtic Christmas Album of the Year". This album would not be nearly as successful without all your kind and generous support. If you enjoy this show, please check out the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. It's an award-winning podcast featuring some of the best independent Celtic music online. And please remember to support the artists in this show by buying an album from your favorite artist. This Week’s Celtic Christmas Music "Christmas Waltz" by The Brigands' Folie from Twain Brigands' Folie is an exciting acoustic duo playing traditional Irish, Scottish, English, and colonial American music together around the Midwest since 2005. The band's mission is to educate the public about the lives and stories of 18th & 19th Century settlers, soldiers, and sailors through music of the period. "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" by The Gothard Sisters from Christmas The Gothard Sisters are three young Celtic and classical musicians who write new arrangements of traditional celtic and christmas favorites. They are emerging young artists and dancers from the pacific northwest and play several instruments each, creating a warm sound of acoustic progressive celtic-classical folk. "Winter's Day" by Mithril from Winter's Day Mithril's unique progressive style has its roots in traditional Celtic music but moves far beyond that, weaving such diverse influences as American folk, classical, and Middle Eastern melodies in...to their full tapestry of sound. "On Christmas Night" by Cherish the Ladies from On Christmas Night Celebrating 28 Years of Music Making, Cherish the Ladies is an American all-female Irish-American super group. The band began as a concert series in New York in January 1985, the brainchild of Mick Moloney who wanted to showcase the brightest female musicians in America in what had been a male-dominated scene. The series opened to sold out concerts. Under the leadership of the dynamic and irrepressible Joanie Madden on flutes and whistles, they have grown from a one-time concert concept to an Irish traditional music sensation and are the most successful and sought after Irish-American group in Celtic music. "Christmas day in the morning/I saw three ships/On Christmas night/New years day" by Bonnie Rideout from A Scottish Christmas, The Celebration Bonnie Rideout is an award winning Scottish fiddler. On stages from Scotland’s Edinburgh International Festival to America’s Kennedy Center, Bonnie Rideout’s unique style of Scottish fiddling has charmed audiences across the globe. Bonnie has been featured on the BBC, CBS, NPR’s Performance Today, and Morning Edition. Her A Scottish Christmas CD became a New York Times “Top Ten Holiday Best Seller”. Its success prompted a touring show that has sold out halls across North America for over a decade. In 2007,

Today's episode of the Celtic Christmas Podcast is a guest show from the Grinning Beggar Celtic Music Podcast. Phil was kind enough . allow me to share his Christmas show with you. Today, you will Celtic Christmas music from The Langer's Ball, The Pogue, Belfast Muslims, The Mahones, Lexington Field, The Gobshites, Finnegan's Hell, Poor Angus, Mithril, John McGaha, The Irish Rovers, Marc Gunn, Shauna Burns, Dropkick Murphys, The Killigans, The Wild Colonial Bhoys, The Narrowbacks, The Cold Shots, Larry Kirwan feat Ashley Davis, Shanneyganock, The Barra MacNeils, Shanneyganock, Eddie Coffey, Shanneyganock, Reg Watkins, Stand Rogers, Boston Blackthorn, The Makem & Spain Brothers, The High Kings, Seamus Kennedy, The Gleasons, Rathkeltair, Cherish The Ladies, Highland Bagpipes, Emish, Damien Dempsey, The Cherry Coke$, Jasper Coal. Well ladies and gentlemen it would appear that Christmas is only a few short weeks away. Christmas time means many things to people; for some its a joyous occasion while for others it brings sadness. Whatever the effect, I am not here to try to convince you otherwise. I am here to provide you with some really great Christmas music.. And in true Beggar fashion I have done this and in doing so covered the spectrum. So this my friends is my final gift of 2013 for you, my 3rd Annual Celtic Christmas Podcast stuffed full on songs about drinking, thinking, being broke, cold and alone, songs about Jesus and Angels and Joy. We have some Celtic Punk, some Bagpipes, some Scottish, some Irish and even some Galacian (look it up!), even some Japanese. With that being said, let this Podcast give you what you whatever need to get through this Christmas season and into the New Year safely and smiling.  Thank you for all of your continued support and kind words through the year and I will see you in 2014 with some Rad new tricks! This Podcast is being dedicated to Jimmys Pub, my Aunt Marie (RIP) who kept the spirit of Christmas alive and my long time friend Scott. DSG if it were not for you I'd have lost the spirit long ago. Thanks for keeping the faith ! Slainte ~ Phil The Playlist is as follows: 01. The Langer's Ball - 1913 Massacre 02. The Pogues - Ferrytale of New York 03. Belfast Muslims - Christmas Lullaby 04. The Mahones - Angel Without Wings 05. Lexington Field - Cherry Moonshine 06. The Gobshites - Christmas Eve in The Boozer 07. Finnegan's Hell - Drunken Christmas 08. Poor Angus - The Gathering 09. Mithril - Galacian Carol 10. John McGaha - Gloucestershire Wassail 11. The Irish Rovers - Bells Over Belfast 12. Marc Gunn - Christmas in Scotland 13. Shauna Burns - Carol of The Bells 14. Dropkick Murphys - The Season's Upon Us 15. The Killigans - Cold Outside 16. The Wild Colonial Bhoys - Santa See You Tonight 17. The Narrowbacks - Prodigal Son (I'll Be Home for Christmas) 18. The Cold Shots - Count Your Blessings 19. Larry Kirwan feat Ashley Davis - Happy Xmas (War is Over) 20. Shanneyganock  - Christmastime in Newfoundland 21. The Barra MacNeils - Christmas Ceilidh 22. Shanneyganock - The Wren 23. Eddie Coffey - Christmas Morn in Newfoundland 24. Shanneyganock  - Rusty Chevrolet 25. Reg Watkins - Mummer's Party Jig 26. Stand Rogers - First Christmas 27. Boston Blackthorn - Christmas in Pittsburgh, 1943 28. The Makem & Spain Brothers - I Heard The Bells 29. The High Kings - Driving Home For Christmas 30. Seamus Kennedy - Jogging Along With My Reindeer 31. The Gleasons - Irish Holiday 32. Rathkeltair - Silent Night 33. Cherish The Ladies - Oh Little Town of Bethlehem 34. Highland Bagpipes - Little Drummer Boy 35. Emish - O Come O Come Emmanuel 36. Damien Dempsey - Oh Holy Night 37. The Cherry Coke$ - Auld Lang Syne 38. Jasper Coal - The Parting Glass

The Celtic Christmas Podcast is excited to bring you Celtic Christmas music comes from Patrick K, Martyn Wylde, The Rogues, Keith and Kristyn Getty, Marc Gunn, The Malarkeys, Angus Mohr. www.celticchristmaspodcast.com If you're a Celtic band with Christmas music (or you know someone who is), please submit your music here. I want to thank everyone who helped turn A Celtic Christmas into a chart-topping hit on iTunes and Amazon. We are getting some absolutely brilliant reviews of the album and a lot of spins on radio stations around the globe. So thank you for your support. Check out the Fun Celtic Christmas Playlist on Spotify or my pick of some of the Best Celtic Christmas Albums on Amazon This Week's Celtic Christmas Music "Sliding in the Snow" by Patrick Keith Ahern from Sliding in the Snow Patrick Keith Ahern’s music ranges from rock to rock ballads and Christmas music to singer/songwriter easy listening. He was influenced by all styles of music from U2 to the Pogues. His dad, a musician himself, also had a huge influence in his musical style as his dad was in bands such as The Arrivals and The Dukes of Jazz. "Silent Night" by Martyn Wylde from Single With an extensive repertoire derived from the rich folk traditions of Ireland, England and Scotland along with his own original songs, Martyn Wylde continues the legacy of the Bards of old. Accompanying himself on guitar, bouzouki and mandolin, Martyn's pure tenor voice and three octave range combine with his multi-instrumental talent to form a truly unique folk instrument, bringing new life to material which is sometimes hundreds of years old. "We Wish You a Merry Christmas/It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" by The Rogues from Hellbound Sleigh Founded in Houston in 1994, The Rogues created a new genre of Celtic music with exceptionally well-played pipes and driving percussion. The band's sound ranges from traditional pipes and drums to innovative textures incorporating whistles, keyboard and guitar, as well as many percussion instruments. Always present in The Rogues' music is that spirit that endears them to their audience. From technical precision to soaring melodies, a Rogues album and performance will move you to tears and get you dancing immediately afterwards. "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" by Keith and Kristy Getty from Joy - An Irish Christmas Keith and Kristyn bring a high energy mix of American bluegrass and Irish folk music styles. The band is made up of some of Nashville's most sought after session players. "The Scottish King of Christmas" by Marc Gunn from Celtic Christmas Songs Marc Gunn is a rhythm and folk musician inspired by Celtic culture, science fiction, fantasy, and cats. He breathes new life into the autoharp, which continues to surprise musical veterans and fans a like for it’s unique sound and spirited energy. It’s like a satirical jam session between The Clancy Brothers and Weird Al Yankovic. It’s Celtic music, the traditional and the twisted. "We're All Home for Christmas" by The Malarkeys from Bloody Brilliant Contemporary Canadian Celtic rock popsters, noted for their live performance Celtic mash-ups that throw traditional Irish pub songs into unlikely medleys with more modern rock songs. "Christmas Bells" by Angus Mohr from A Christmas Pageant Just as watery mist remakes the world and whisky remakes the man, Angus Mohr revitalizes the brogue of traditional Celtic music with an American blues accent and rejuvenates rock ’n roll’s broad spectrum with bagpipe and pennywhistles.

The Celtic Christmas Podcast is excited to bring you Celtic Christmas music comes from Marc Gunn, The Gleasons, Rathkeltair, Panodra Celtica, Iona, Boston Blackthorne, and Brobdingnagian Bards. www.celticchristmaspodcast.com If you're looking for some great Celtic Christmas music, please consider buying a copy of A Celtic Christmas. This episode highlights more of the music from our new compilation CD which you can now buy on CD Baby. A portion of the profits from the sale of this album will go towards Celtic non-profits around the U.S.. If you're a Celtic band with Christmas music (or you know someone who is), please submit your music here. This Week in Celtic Christmas Music "Christmas in Scotland" by Marc Gunn from Celtic Christmas Songs "Irish Holiday" by The Gleasons from A Letter to Erin "Yule Log and Holly Berries" by Rathkeltair from Something Good for Christmas "The Holly and the Ivy" by Pandora Celtica from On Thin Ice "I Saw Three Ships Medley" by Iona from Mid-Winter Light "Christmas in Pittsburgh 1943" by Boston Blackthorne "Bog Down in Christmas" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Christmas in Brobdingnag, Vol. 1 If you enjoy this podcast, please do me a favor and go to iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Rate it. Share it. Post your comments. Let others know how much you enjoy the Celtic Christmas Podcast!

The Celtic Christmas Podcast is excited to bring you Celtic Christmas music comes from Mithril, Heather Dale, John McGaha, George Papavgeris, Tom Morley, Jed Marum, The Elders. www.celticchristmaspodcast.com This is the first show of the 2013 season. I don't know if I will have other Celtic podcasters submitting their shows like they did in the past. I'm hopeful some will do so. In the meantime, I plan to release at least three shows this year, maybe a fourth if I get enough Celtic Christmas music submissions. If you're a Celtic band with Christmas music (or you know someone who is), please submit your music here. This Week in Celtic Christmas Music "Galician Carol" by Mithril from Winter's Day "Hunting the Wren" by Heather Dale from The Green Knight "Gloucestershire Wassail" by John McGaha from The Longest Night: A Winter Celebration (Without You on) Christmas Day" by George Papavgeris from Ordinary Heroes "Cold Frosty Morning" by Tom Morley from The Raven's Wing (a curious collection of fiddle tunes) "Banjos We Have Heard On High" by Jed Marum from Rejoice! A Christmas Album "Christmas Day" by The Elders from Single If you enjoy this podcast, please do me a favor and go to iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Rate it. Share it. Post your comments. Let others know how much you enjoy the Celtic Christmas Podcast!

Today’s show is a Celtic Christmas Podcast exclusive featuring Celtic Christmas music from Burning Bridget Cleary, Liz Madden, Gaelica, Marc Gunn, Banshee in the Kitchen, Brigands' Folie, Seamus Kennedy. Welcome to the final show of 2012. We will be back again in 2013 with a ton of new episodes. If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists who support this podcast, join their mailing list and buy a CD. Then email them an email to let you know you found them on the Celtic Christmas Podcast. Keep the Celtic in Christmas! You can find all of the artists in this show on CD Baby, Amazon, or iTunes or through their individual websites. "Peace and Plenty" by Burning Bridget Cleary from Everything is Alright "Happy Christmas Christmas Tree" by Liz Madden from Chernobyl Children International Christmas Song "Deck the Halls" by Gaelica from Light, A Venezuelan Celtic Christmas Vol.2 "Silent Night" by Marc Gunn from Silent Night (single) "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman" by Banshee in the Kitchen from Invite the Light "Christmas Waltz" by Brigands' Folie from Twain “Mrs. Foggarty’s Christmas Cake/The Cook in the Kitchen” by Seamus Kennedy from Goodwill to Men

Today’s show is a Celtic Christmas Podcast exclusive featuring Celtic Christmas music from Jed Marum, Samantha Gillogly, The Langer's Ball, Rathkeltair, Jennifer Cutting's OCEAN Orchestra, Shauna Burns, Naomi's Fancy. Welcome to the Celtic Christmas Podcast exclusive. Each show comes out in December and features 30 minutes of Celtic Christmas music while introducing you to a few facts about the performing artists. If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists who support this podcast, join their mailing list and buy a CD. Then email them an email to let you know enjoyed them on the Celtic Christmas Podcast. You can find all of the artists in this show on CD Baby, Amazon, or iTunes or through their individual websites. "Joy to the World" by Jed Marum from Rejoice! A Christmas Album "O Holy Night" by Samantha Gillogly from O Holy Night (Single) "A Christmas Lullaby" by The Langer's Ball from Holiday Singles "I Believe in Father Christmas" by Rathkeltair from Something Good for Christmas "Time to Remember the Poor" by Jennifer Cutting's OCEAN Orchestra from Song of Solstice: Celtic Music for Midwinter "Carol of the Bells" by Shauna Burns Song_Suggestions: Carol of the Bells, Silent Night from A Winter Gathering "Cold Frosty Morn/Elzick's Farewell" by Naomi's Fancy from Crossing Borders

Celtic Christmas music from the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast featuring music from John McGaha, Jed Marum, Pandora Celtica, The Malarkeys, The Gothard Sisters, Heather Dale, Marc Gunn, Brocelïande, The Dregs, Coyote Run, Ceann, MacTalla Mor, The Elders, George Papavgeris. www.celticmusicpodcast.com Discover more about the artists in this show at www.celticmusicpodcast.com. While you’re there, subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and visit the link for our Celtic CD Store. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Sponsor: Celtic Invasion of Ireland 2012 Today’s show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations. Travel with me to Ireland at the end of May 2012 for the vacation of a life time. We’re heading up to Donegal, the heartland of the Irish Celtic music that most people adore. It’s the home of Clannad, Altan, Moya Brennan, T With Maggies, Donal and Manus Lunny. We’ll visit the majestic beauty of Slieve League Cliffs, Glencolumcille, and Glenveagh National park. Then a couple nights in Dublin with a visit to Newgrange and some amazing craic. Sign up to the newsletter at CelticInvasion.com for more details as they become available. Notes: Cast Your Vote in The Celtic Top Five Become a Member of the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast Celtic Christmas Music Celtic Christmas Podcast Celtic Invasion Vacations This Week “Apples in Winter/A Messy Christmas” by John McGaha from The Longest Night, A Winter Celebration “What Child Is This” by Jed Marum from Rejoice! A Christmas Album “The Holly & The Ivy” by Pandora Celtica from On Thin Ice “We’re All Home for Christmas” by The Malarkeys from Bloody Brilliant “Silent Night” by The Gothard Sisters from Christmas “The Wren” by Heather Dale from The Green Knight “Christmas in Scotland” by Marc Gunn from Christmas in Scotland – Single “Gloucestershire Wassail” by Brocelïande from Sir Christèmas – Songs of the Season “We Be Soldiers Three/Carol of the Bells” by The Dregs from Dreggnog “Wise Men” by Coyote Run from Tend the Fire “Christmas Eve Is Here” by Jennifer Cutting’s Ocean Orchestra from Song of Solstice: Celtic Music for Midwinter “Hammered This Christmas” by Ceann from Hammered This Christmas Single “Christmas in Pittsburgh” by Jim O’Connor of Boston Blackthorne from Christmas in Pittsburgh – Single “No Man’s Land (Christmas Truce)” by MacTalla Mor from No Man’s Land “Christmas Day” by The Elders from Christmas Day Single “(Without You On) Christmas Day” by George Papavgeris from Ordinary Heroes

Today's show is a Celtic Christmas Podcast exclusive featuring Celtic Christmas music from The Gothard Sisters, Mark O'Connor, The Dregs, Brobdingnagian Bards, IONA, Julia Lane, Banshee in the Kitchen, Heather Dale. Welcome to our first ever, Celtic Christmas Podcast exclusive. Each show comes out in December and features 30 minutes of Celtic Christmas music while introducing you to a few facts about the performing artists. If you enjoy the music in this show, support the artists who support this podcast, join their mailing list and buy a CD. Then email them an email to let you know enjoyed them on the Celtic Christmas Podcast. You can find all of the artists in this show on CD Baby, Amazon, or iTunes or through their individual websites. "The First Noel" by The Gothard Sisters from Christmas "Cherry Tree Carol" by Mark O'Connor from Appalachian Christmas "We Be Soldiers Three/Carol of the Bells" by The Dregs from Dreggnog "Little Drummer Boy" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Christmas in Brobdingnag "Gloucestershire Wassail/Can Wassel" by Iona from Mid-Winter Light "Simple Gifts" by Julia Lane from Angels We Have Heard (Beloved Music of Yuletide) "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Banshee in the Kitchen from Invite the Light "Veni, Veni, Emmanuel" by Heather Dale from This Endris Night

Celtic Christmas music re-podcasted from Raymond McCullough's Celtic Roots Radio podcast featuring music from Craicmore, Eddie Matthews & Maz, The Elders, Perpetual e-Motion, Tamara Power-Drutis, Blackthorn, Dan Rivers, Christie Cook. Show notes: CRR 26 - ‘Where’s yer wheelie bin?’ ? Hosted by Raymond McCullough, in Belfast, Northern Ireland: with music from: Craicmore, (California, USA) - ? 'Rocky Road To Dublin', (From Hill & Hoolie); Eddie Matthews & Maz, (Indiana, USA) - 'Star of the County Down', (Celtic Rock Party); The Elders, (Missouri, USA) - 'Christmas Day', (single); Perpetual e-Motion, (Maine, USA) - 'Flying Tent', (Perpetual e-Motion); Tamara Power-Drutis, (Washington State, USA) - 'Carousel', (Tamara Power-Drutis); Blackthorn, (Northern Ireland, UK) - 'David’s Song', (single) Dan Rivers, (Louisiana, USA) - 'Whiskey in Heaven', (Louisiana Sky); Christie Cook, (Texas, USA) - 'Wexford Carol', (Fair Breeze)

Celtic Christmas music from the Pub Songs Podcast featuring Marc Gunn, Craig of Farrington, Brobdingnagian Bards, Ceann, and Rathkeltair.  Wouldn’t that make a great album title? I’ve had it on my to do list for so long with no progress at using it. So I decided to just make a podcast using that title. Maybe it’ll inspire me to actually finish a Christmas album…. Or maybe not. News: Thanks to everyone who voted in the Podcast Awards. Winners will be announced in January. “Not Every Day Is St Patrick’s Day” on January 17th. Join my Street Team if you want to be a part of the promotion. Sample the album now with “Celtic Music Is Freedom”. Now on CD Baby, Amazon and iTunes. Homepage Updated… Again Mayan End of the World Music Clearance New Hobbit Drinking Songs Sheet Music in Book form Become a Patron of the Arts for Marc Gunn New Album from Brobdingnagian Bards Next Year Celtic Christmas Podcast Help Wanted Music: “Celtic Christmas Elf Conscription Song” by Marc Gunn from Single “No Snow Never” by Craig of Farrington from A Rhyme for Orange “Bog Down In Christmas” by Brobdingnagian Bards from Christmas in Brobdingnag “Hammered for Christmas” by Ceann from Single “I Believe in Father Christmas” by Rathkeltair from Something Good for Christmas 4 Ways to Support the Pub Songs Podcast If this show entertained, you can return the favor after listening to each show: Buy Marc a Pint at PubSong.com, Buy one of Marc Gunn’s CDs, Follow the links above to order music on CD Baby, Click this link to buy anything on amazon.

Celtic Christmas music from the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast featuring Celtic Christmas Special, Part 2. Music from The AM String Band, Wicked Tinkers, Don Grieve, Samantha Gillogly, Brobdingnagian Bards, The Gothard Sisters, Boston Blackthorne, Jennifer Grassman, Gaêlica, Ron Cody, Oona McOuat, Altan, Angus Mohr, Julia Lane. www.celticmusicpodcast.com Sponsor: Celtic Invasion Vacations Wouldn't it be amazing to walk among the rolling green hills of Ireland? Picture the texture of standing stones, the sounds of Irish fiddle, and the wet taste of Guinness on your lips and you're just now beginning to understand the magic of the Celtic Invasion of Ireland. Join Marc Gunn, The Celtfather June 13-20, 2011. Find all the details when you visit the website at www.celticinvasion.com . Notes: ICMP Wins 2 Years in a Row in the Podcast Awards. Cast Your Vote in The Celtic Top Five. Remember. Cast your vote for your favorite song in this show! Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. Providing the best independent Celtic music online since 2000. Become a Member of the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast!  I want to thank all the new and current Members of the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Your donations and support are always appreciated. If you would like to become a member, for just $20 a year, you will get free access to Song Henge, my exclusive archive of free Celtic music. Visit songhenge.com for details. Please Rate the New Celtic Music iMix Irish and Celtic Music Podcast T-Shirts and Swag Call our Voicemail # and leave your comments at Call 678-CELT-POD. That's 678-235-8763 and leave a voicemail comment. This Week "The Snow Day Waltz" by The AM String Band from Take Root! "Coventry Carol" by Wicked Tinkers from Slainte Happy Holidays! "The Winter Has Passed" by Don Grieve from Tribute To Robbie Burns "Da Day Dawn" by Samantha Gillogly from Triad: 3 Songs for the Winter Solstice "Bog Down in Christmas" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Christmas in Brobdingnag "Little Drummer Girl" by The Gothard Sisters from Christmas "Big Old City" by Boston Blackthorne from County Kerry to Kerry Park "What Child Is This?" by Jennifer Grassman from Serpent Tales & Nightingales "Niño Lindo" by Gaêlica from Peace - A Venezuelan Celtic Christmas "Snow on the Hills/Bobby Casey's" by Ron Cody from The Talking Rake "December Song" by Oona McOuat from December Song Single "The Snowy Pathy" by Altan from Harvest Storm courtesy of Compass Records "Fum Fum Fum" by Angus Mohr from A Christmas Pageant Find out more about the artists in this show at www.celticmusicpodcast.com. While you're there, subscribe to our Celtic MP3s Music Magazine and visit the link for our Celtic Music CD Store. Please support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. "Away in the Manger" by Julia Lane from Angels We Have Heard (Beloved Music of Yuletide)