We're kicking off 2018 to be a great with Celtic music Na Skylark, Purcell's Polyphonic Party, The Gatehouse Well, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Jodee James, Patsy O'Brien, Crawley, Hopper & Reilly, Alex Sturbaum, Spoil the Dance, Sharon Shannon, Ryan MacNeil, The Jackdaws, Bill Grogan's Goat, Hibernia. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/

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THE CELTIC INVASION OF THE ISLE OF SKYE

You can join me in Scotland in June 2018. Imagine joining a small group of eight Celtic music fans, driving in a van as we explore the  Isle of Skye. Some call it one of the most-beautiful islands in the world, with spectacular vistas, gorgeous castles and towns, fairy pools, and magic. We won't see everything. Instead, we will stay in one area, and get to know the region through its history, culture, and legends. Subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC

0:05 "The Lark On The Strand-The Yellow Wattle-John Mchughs Jig" by Na Skylark from Old Ceol

4:18 "Jacob Hall's Jig" by Purcell's Polyphonic Party from An Invitation to Dance

8:58 "Cape St Mary/The Goodship Hope" by The Gatehouse Well from And the Sparks Did Fly

16:12 "Brad's Honeybees" by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Lover's Well

19:19 "Titrwm Tatrwm/Hiraeth" by Jodee James from Lady of the Fountain

24:07 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS

25:16 "Prologue" by Patsy O'Brien from the Boy Patrick - The story of a boy who became a saint. In words and music

27:56 "Whiskey in the Jar by Crawley, Hopper & Reilly from Traditionals Vol. 1

31:57 "Pulling Broom" by Alex Sturbaum from River Run Wide

36:37 "Broken Brook" by Spoil the Dance from Fairer Skies

39:12 CELTIC FEEDBACK

40:24 "Sacred Earth" by Sharon Shannon from Sacred Earth

45:14 "The Pipes Are Calling" by Ryan MacNeil from Shuffle

47:45 "For the Love of Kelly O'Brien" by The Jackdaws from Troubles

51:10 "The Devil's Trumpet" by Bill Grogan's Goat from Third Eye

57:35 "Scot Set" by Hibernia from Wide Waters

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CELTIC PODCAST NEWS

* Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon.

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Hannah McGuire emailed: "Hey Marc! When listening I am usually on my way to work, I drive 45 minutes up to Park City from Salt Lake. I grew up in West Clare with my family and moved to Boston when I was very young. Fetus young. I usually think about my days as an Irish step dancer, or the days when I used to bring the cows in to get milked. I still go back home about 3 times a year. This podcast keeps me alive! Thanks for all you do!"