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KVMR NewsKVMR 2025 Celtic Festival Spotlight: Natalie MacMaster and Donnell LeahyKVMR's annual Celtic festival is fast approaching, and in the spirit of all things Celtic music, we've got the scoop on the festival headliner, Fiddler Natalie McMaster, who was raised and still resides in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Cy Musiker and Joyce Miller spoke with McMaster for their public affairs show Curtain Call. KVMR News correspondent, Lydia Thomas edited part their interview and shares it with us now. For more from Natalie McMaster, remember to tune into Curtain Call with hosts Cy and Joyce next Friday, May 2nd at 6:30 p.m.2025-04-2606 min
Be Well with Dr. Michelle GreenwellMusic and Wine for WellbeingSend us a text🎶🍷 New Podcast Episode + Marathon Jam at Stonefield Cellars Winery! 🍷🎶📅 April 12 📍 Stonefield Cellars WineryGet ready for a powerful day of music, movement, and healing with Dr. Michelle Greenwell, Colin MacLeod, Sarah Arnett, and Lyn Koonce—plus the famous Soup & Sing! 🎻🎤✨This special event supports First Responders, Veterans, Caregivers, and Seniors with mental and physical healing. If you work with these groups and want to expand your self-care toolkit, this is for you!🎙️ Tune in...2025-03-1658 min
The PulseSeismologist Explains Island Tremors & Natalie MacMaster Tours Vancouver Island"Send us a text about this episode!"(24:24) Natalie MacMaster discusses her musical journey, reflects on her Cape Breton fiddle music heritage, her professional career spanning decades, and balancing touring with raising seven musically talented children with Donnell Leahy. MacMaster shares memorable performances, including playing with symphony orchestras and touring globally while she promotes her upcoming "Four on the Floor" concert series on Vancouver Island, including the Qualicum Beach Civic Center on March 29th. The interview includes the tune “The Golden Eagle”.(07:04) Taimi Mulder, Earthquake Seismologist discusses four recent earthquakes that occurred around Vancouver Island within a tw...2025-03-1146 min
Vermont ViewpointKevin Ellis speaks UVMMC, Jay Kraven, Bob Ney and pro fiddler Natalie MacMaster9 am - week in review.9:10-9:45 - Sunny Eappen, UVMMC CEO10 am - Bob Ney10:30 am - Jay Craven on his latest film coming to Waterbury. 10:15 - The great fiddler player Natalie MacMaster joins us from the road before her show at the Barre Opera House to discuss her career.2025-02-211h 29
Atlantic AxessEP. #248 Merry Holidays Edition - Natalie MacMaster & Donnell LeahySONGLIST: 1) Saltwater Sounds & The Kelpies - Fairytale of New York, 2) Jessica Rhaye & The Ramshackle Parade w. Bill Peeper - Oh, Let's Go, 3) Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - Angels We Have Heard On High, 4) Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - The Twelve Days Of Christmas, 5) Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - The Christmas Medley, 6) Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - White Christmas, 7) Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - Please Please Snow, 8) Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - Silent Night, 9) Jon Mulane - Holiday Star, 10) Jason W Gill - This christmas, 11) Brigid - At Last I'm ready For Christmas, 12) Kitchinparti - Plank 'Er Down, 13) RA Laughteschlager...2024-12-1958 min
Celtic Christmas MusicAnne Roos Picks Celtic Christmas Music #80Anne Roos introduces this week of Celtic Christmas Music #80. Julia Lane, Sarah Marie Mullen, Golden Bough, Anne Roos & David Blonski, Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy, Banshee in the Kitchen, Terry McDade, The McDades, Adam Young, Mark O'Connor, Mithril, David Pedrick, Marc Gunn 0:02 - INTRO: Celtic Christmas Music #80 0:10 - Julia Lane "In Dulci Jubilo/On Christmas Night" from Angels We Have Heard (Beloved Music of Yuletide) 3:15 - WELCOME TO CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. Visit...2024-12-0842 min
SEA AND BE SCENE... And HEARD Archives - Stephanie BeaumontNatalie MacMaster
Broadcast Date – October 9th, 2024
Our chats will be just that very conversational, not entirely sensible and with any luck totally enjoyable. And enjoyable doesn’t even come close to describing the call I had with today’s guest. She sure has been bringing audiences around the globe for decades – in fact, she’s been wowing crowds since the age of 10 – from her mega award-winning fiddle playing to her stellar step dancing and electrifying shows she has most deservedly earned the title of East Coast Superstar and the pride of Cape Breton Island. Well and here’s the best news she...2024-10-101h 00
Ethics and Culture CastEpisode 82: Natalie MacMaster and Donnell LeahyNatalie MacMaster married Donnell Leahy in 2002, who came to prominence as the lead fiddle player for The Leahy Family. Together the pair have released two albums together. The first, One, was released in 2015. The pair released a traditional Christmas album, A Celtic Family Christmas, the year after. Natalie and Donnell have toured the world together and even feature their seven music-loving children in their performances.Special Guests: Donnell Leahy and Natalie MacMaster.Links:Natalie and Donnell Homepage — Learn more about Natalie and Donnell, and explore their music.Natalie and Donnell on Apple MusicNatalie and Do...2024-04-1243 min
This Classical LifeJess Gillam with... Lise Davidsen (This Classical Christmas)Jess Gillam is joined by Norwegian soprano and Last Night of the Proms star Lise Davidsen for a very Christmassy edition of This Classical Life. They share their favourite Christmas music and chat about what gives them that festive feeling! Lise Davidsen has been described as “the greatest soprano in the world right now”, with a “one-in-a-million voice”. Her performance at the Last Night of the Proms 2023 received rave reviews, and she has sung at iconic venues including the Metropolitan Opera House, Royal Opera House, and Teatro alla Scala, Milan. And she’s just released a whole album of s...2023-12-2328 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2023 09 24 PodcastOur 482nd episode, which aired on September 24, 2023, and continued our Celtic Colours preview.
Mairi Rankin & Eric Wright – Bea Mae’s, The Cabin Sessions
John Doyle – Lady Wynde, The Path of Stones
James MacLean – Minnie Adams' House, James MacLean
Le Vent du Nord – Vive L'amour/Reel a Ti-Zoune, Maudite Moisson
Interview with Dawn Beaton of Celtic Colours
Blazin’ Fiddles – Dancin’ On the Moon, Old Style
Doug Lamey – Highstead’s Set, True North
Natalie MacMaster – Barndances, Sketches
Catherine-Ann MacPhee – Chi Mi'n Geamhradh, Chi Mi'n Geamhradh
Dwayne Cote – Irish Lightning, Solo Volume 1
Natalie MacMaster – Farewell to Peter, Yours Truly2023-10-011h 09
English Academic Vocabulary Booster5174. 12 Academic Words Reference from "Natalie MacMaster: Cape Breton fiddling in reel time | TED Talk"This podcast is a commentary and does not contain any copyrighted material of the reference source.
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Talkingbooksandstuff's podcastEpisode 217 - Natalie MacmasterNatalie MacMaster is a Canadian fiddler from Troy, Inverness County, Nova Scotia who plays Cape Breton fiddle music. MacMaster has toured with the Chieftains, Faith Hill, Carlos Santana, and Alison Krauss, and has recorded with Yo-Yo Ma. She has appeared at the Celtic Colours festival in Cape Breton, Celtic Connections in Scotland, and MerleFest in the United States. 2023-07-1419 min
Soul Sister ConversationsEP 211: Authenticy & Simplicity winsGuest: Mary Janet MacDonald--
Mary Janet McDonald rose to popularity in 2020 when she started a Facebook live in her kitchen while she baked. It became a weekly show to keep people company in lockdown. She has grown in popularity and success and is now author of two cookbooks called Tunes and Wooden Spoons: Recipes from a Cape Breton kitchen and Tunes and Wooden Spoons: Love without Measure is such a wonderfully humble and authentic person. It's no wonder she is a success. She connects easily with people. A terrific storyteller. She oozes warmth and authenticity.
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Thinking Out Loud with Sheldon MacLeodNatalie MacMaster on music, life, and spiritualityFor someone with a shelf full of awards, it’s special to be recognized by the people you still identify with. And for Natalie MacMaster, she’ll always be a Cape Bretoner. She’s been named the winner of an Honourary ECMA recipient of the Director’s Special Achievement Award. And she’ll be in Halifax to receive it during the event that is being held this week — the 35th Anniversary edition of the awards, festival, and conference. And she opens up about moving to Ontario 20 years ago, the power of music and purpose, her spirituality, and aging as a public figur...2023-05-0313 min
My Take with Sheldon MacLeodThe award-winning Natalie MacMasterThe East Coast Music Awards are back in Halifax, celebrating the 35th Anniversary in the place where it all began. And when it comes to accolades, the Director's Special Achievement Award is at the top of the list. Natalie MacMaster is as humble as she is talented and deserving.2023-05-0303 minKitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2023 04 02 PodcastOur 459th episode, which aired on April 2, 2023, and featured part one of our annual Halfway to Celtic Colours celebration.
Andrea Beaton et al – Memories of Father Angus MacDonald/Stumpie/A John Campbell Strathspey/Lord Seaforth/The Night We Had the Goats/St. Kilda Wedding, Celtic Colours Live Volume 10
Kris Drever – Greenland Whale Fishery, Celtic Colours Live Volume 10
Pine Tree Flyers – Money Musk, Celtic Colours Live Volume 10
Heather Rankin – O Teannaibh Dlùth is Togaibh Fonn, Celtic Colours Live Volume 10
Lonesome Ace Stringband – Farewell Medley, Celtic Colours Live Volume 10
Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen – Galway Hornpipe, Celtic Colours Live Volume 10
Kenneth & Angus MacKenzie – P...2023-04-0958 min
Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music MakersGuest Glimpses with Lee Aaron, Natalie MacMaster, Susan Aglukark, Jann ArdenThis is the 11th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:LEE AARON, who shares the challenges of being taken seriously as a woman in the world of hard rock, what the song 'Heavy Metal Queen' is really about and more.NATALIE MACMASTER, who discusses some career highlights such as opening for Sanatan, the musicality of her 7 children and much more.SUSAN AGLUKARK, who explains her unex...2023-03-0840 min
Celtic Christmas MusicChristmas CelebrationTime for a magnificent shiny Celtic Christmas celebration! It’s Celtic Christmas Podcast #67 Abbots Cross, Marc Gunn, Bart Zeal, Natalie MacMaster|Donnell Leahy, The Chivalrous Crickets, The Gothard Sisters, Bonnie Rideout, Plunk Murray, West of Eden 0:06 - Abbots Cross "The Church Street Polka / Good King Wenceslas / The Happy Polka" from Christmas Visions 2:58 - WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST I am Marc Gunn. I am an Atlanta-based musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. If you hear music you love, please support the arti...2022-12-1641 min
Celtic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #67: Christmas CelebrationTime for a magnificent shiny Celtic Christmas celebration! It’s Celtic Christmas Podcast #67
Abbots Cross, Marc Gunn, Bart Zeal, Natalie MacMaster|Donnell Leahy, The Chivalrous Crickets, The Gothard Sisters, Bonnie Rideout, Plunk Murray, West of Eden
0:06 – Abbots Cross “The Church Street Polka / Good King Wenceslas / The Happy Polka” from Christmas Visions
2:58 – WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST
I am Marc Gunn. I am an Atlanta-based musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer.
If you hear music you love, please support the artists. Vi...2022-12-1641 min
Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music MakersNatalie MacMaster, iconic fiddler and Order of Canada recipientNATALIE MACMASTER is a member of the Order of Canada, a two-time Juno award-winner and one of Canada’s preeminent fiddlers. In this chat with host Dan Hare, Natalie talks about: how she became a fiddler, some memorable moments including playing Carnegie Hall and opening for Carlos Santana, her connection to Alison Krauss, he latest album and much more. Find out about Natalie @ www.natalieanddonnell.com.2022-08-2425 minKitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2022 06 19 PodcastOur 426th episode, which aired on June 19, 2022.
John and Phil Cunningham – The Glens of Aherlow/Father Kelly No. 1/John Brennan’s/Ril Bheara, Against the Storm
Danny Guinan & Mark Gilligan – Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway, Mulligans: The First Ten Years
Natalie MacMaster – Father John Angus Rankin, Sketches
Gary Cook – Daddy’s Song, Recorded live at 2006 Kempt Shore Maritime Acoustic Festival
Buddy MacMaster – Memories of Father Charles MacDonald, The Judique Flyer
The Dardanelles – Father’s Jig/Who Stole The Miner’s Hat/Banker Tune No. 2, In the Spring That’s the Time
Nic Jones – Texas Girl at the Funeral of Her Father, In Search o...2022-06-2659 min
The Read With Angie PodcastEp 11. - Natalie Jenner, Bec MacMaster and Nikki St. CroweDiscussing historical fiction books The Jane Austen Society and Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner. Reviewing the Legends of the Storm fantasy romance series by Bec McMaster. And talking about The Never King by Nikki St, Crowe, a reverse harem romance.2022-06-1016 min
Sounds AtlanticEpisode 179: Remembering a Cape Breton Icon: Nova Scotia fiddle master Buddy MacMaster (October 18, 2024-August 20, 2014).Send us a textTraditional Fiddle Music from a Cape Breton Island Celtic Icon and “Ambassador of Canadian Music”: the late Buddy MacMaster, master fiddle player (and an uncle of Cape Breton Fiddler Natalie MacMaster). Considered a major force in the survival of Cape Breton music and dance, Buddy MacMaster received the Order of Canada citation that recognized him as an "ambassador of Canadian music and a mentor to many" who is credited with bringing Cape Breton fiddling to the world stage by leading a Gaelic renaissance in Canada and abroad. Features selections from “The Judique Flyer” and “Nat...2022-03-111h 22
Sounds AtlanticEpisode 152 Pt. 2: Fiddle music from across Atlantic Canada.Send us a textExciting fiddle music from outstanding fiddlers from across Canada including from New Brunswick, Ray Legere, Dominique Dupuis and Matt Hayes; from Nova Scotia, J.P. Cormier, Jerry Holland, Buddy MacMaster and Natalie MacMaster, from Prince Edward Island, Billy MacInnis, Cynthia MacLeod, Courtney Hogan, and Katherine Moller, and from Newfoundland and Labrador, Rufus Guinchard, Emile Benoit, Daniel Payne and Kelly Russell.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised fo...2021-09-0357 minSounds AtlanticEpisode 152: Fiddle music from across Atlantic Canada.Send us a textExciting fiddle music from outstanding fiddlers from across Canada including from New Brunswick, Ray Legere, Dominique Dupuis and Matt Hayes; from Nova Scotia, J.P. Cormier, Jerry Holland, Buddy MacMaster and Natalie MacMaster, from Prince Edward Island, Billy MacInnis, Cynthia MacLeod, Courtney Hogan, and Katherine Moller, and from Newfoundland and Labrador, Rufus Guinchard, Emile Benoit, Daniel Payne and Kelly Russell.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised fo...2021-09-0356 min
Culture At A CrossroadsNatalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy on Fiddling, Family, Faith, and Farming.Husband-wife duo Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy join the show to talk about how they've blazed a trail in fiddling and step dancing and what the generational appeal is for this kind of music. From receiving the Order of Canada for MacMaster, to opening for Shania Twain for Leahy both have had their share of accolades. We'll find out how the farm, their seven kids, and ultimately their deep faith keeps them humble...Read more...>>>2021-04-0147 min
Tobin TonightNatalie MacMaster: Fiddler and the Spoons Tobin chats with the great, Natalie MacMaster. Natalie has numerous awards under her belt. She has several Artist of the Year awards from the East Coast Music Association, two Juno Awards for the best instrumental album, and has won Fiddler of the Year from the Canadian Country Music Association. She has been honored with the Order of both Canada and Nova Scotia as well, not too shabby for a girl from Troy, Nova Scotia. Tobin and Natalie talk about how she got into fiddling, the success it has brought her, and how it has had such a huge impact on the Ea...2021-02-1046 min
I Want You To MeetNatalie Haas: Perseverance & Passion = SuccessSeason One Finale.
Natalie is one of the most sought after cellists playing traditional music today. She and Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser have toured as a duo for twenty years, wowing audiences at festivals and concerts worldwide with their unique sound. Their first album together, Fire & Grace, was awarded Best Album of the Year in the Scots Trad Music Awards 2004. Natalie has also toured with Mark O'Connor as a member of his Appalachia Waltz Trio. She and O'Connor premiered his double concerto for violin and cello, ¨For The Heroes¨, with the Grand Rapids, East Texas, and San Di...2020-09-111h 03Sounds AtlanticEpisode 96: Trad fiddle and accordion music from artists all over Atlantic Canada: Part 1Send us a textTrad fiddle and accordion music from artists all over Atlantic Canada: Part 1, featuring Emile Benoit, Rufus Guinchard, Bernard Félix, Kelly Russell, The Maher’s Bars, Alan Rickets, The Benoits, Jim Payne and Fergus O’Byrne, Cynthia MacLeod, Billy MacKinnig, Gordie Mackeeman, Richard Wood, Kendra MacGillivray, Jerry Holland, Buddy MacMaster, Natalie MacMaster, Winston “Scotty” Fitzgerald, Chrissy Crowley, J.P. Cormier, Dominique Dupuis, La Famille Arseneault, Samantha Robichaud, Matt Hayes and Ray Legere...and more.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded p...2020-08-0756 minSounds AtlanticEpisode 96: Part II: Trad fiddle and accordion music from all over Atlantic Canada.Send us a textTrad fiddle and accordion music from artists all over Atlantic Canada: Part 1, featuring Emile Benoit, Rufus Guinchard, Bernard Félix, Kelly Russell, The Maher’s Bars, Alan Rickets, The Benoits, Jim Payne and Fergus O’Byrne, Cynthia MacLeod, Billy MacKinnig, Gordie Mackeeman, Richard Wood, Kendra MacGillivray, Jerry Holland, Buddy MacMaster, Natalie MacMaster, Winston “Scotty” Fitzgerald, Chrissy Crowley, J.P. Cormier, Dominique Dupuis, La Famille Arseneault, Samantha Robichaud, Matt Hayes and Ray Legere...and more.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded p...2020-08-0757 min
Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - July 22, 2020Summer breezes, barbecues, camping, fishing, icy cold beverages and summertime fun! It's the summer of Tim! Mike and Tim celebrate Tim's favorite season, SUMMER, with a sizzling array of summertime classics from Makem and Clancy, Carlos Nunez, The Whileaways, The Saw Doctors, Maura O'Connell, The Fitzgeralds, The Coors with Bono, Connla, Donal Clancy, The Logues, Natalie MacMaster & Donnelly Leahy, Flogging Molly, Hozier and summertime shenanigans with Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor. So, bust of the 50 SPF sunscreen (you know how that fare Irish skin can burn) ice up a cold beverage and bask in the summertime celebration of Windy Cit...2020-07-231h 02Sounds AtlanticEpisode 82: Music from Nova Scotia, Part IISend us a textSelections from a variety of artists including Natalie MacMaster, Jerry Holland, John Allan Cameron, Old Man Luedecke, Rankin, Church and Crowe, J.P. Cormier, Dave Gunning, Jim Dorie, Ian Sherwood, Ryan Cook, Ryan Roberts, and the Spinney Brothers. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive f...2020-05-0153 minSounds AtlanticEpisode 82: Music from Nova Scotia, Part 1Send us a textSelections from a variety of artists including Natalie MacMaster, Jerry Holland, John Allan Cameron, Old Man Luedecke, Rankin, Church and Crowe, J.P. Cormier, Dave Gunning, Jim Dorie, Ian Sherwood, Ryan Cook, Ryan Roberts, and the Spinney Brothers.https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, particularly...2020-05-0159 min
Quarter-Bin ClassicsQBP #100, part 4
Quarter-Bin Podcast #100, part 4
Originally released: July 21, 2017.
The festivities roll on! This is the Part 4 of the summer-long Quarter-Bin #100 Party! It's another 2-hour long monstrosity episode,
in which Professor Alan talks about 18 different comics, with some
great podcasting friends! This episode has DCs, Marvels &
Independents!
Right-click to download episode directly
Next Episode: Episode 100, part 5! Another 18 or so books, another 10 or so guests!
The music in the episode is from Natalie MacMaster. Her music can be found here.
Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com, no matter...2020-04-1800 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - April 8, 2020 - Happy Easter!It's week 3 of our social distancing broadcasts and we are truly ready to go on with entertaining YOU!! Tune in for and Easter tribute from Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem along with local stalwarts Kennedy's KitchenDerek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones . Join us for a nice little holiday dance party with our guests Frances Black Natalie MacMaster, Scythian and 2020-04-0959 min
TradCafeNatalie MacMasterThe one and only Natalie MacMaster shares insights from her remarkable journey. From first learning how to open up to an audience to touring the world to raising a musical family, listen in as she shares why music is still such a central part of her life. More info: www.natalieanddonnell.com 2020-04-0148 min
Folk Roots Radio... with Jan HallEpisode 497 - International Women's DayWe're celebrating International Women’s Day on Episode 497 of Folk Roots Radio with an hour of special programming featuring female artists. Join us for new music from Sarah Harmer, Claudia Nygaard, Sarah Morris, Frazey Ford, Natalie MacMaster, Grace Morrison, Moira & Claire, The Pairs, Rory Block, Katie Dahl, Heather Pierson, 100 Mile House, The Lone Canary, Harrow Fair and The Small Glories. Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-497-international-womens-day/2020-03-0658 min
The Cowichan Performing Arts Centre PodcastNatalie MacMasterWe chat with Natalie about her new album and her upcoming performance on March 12 at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, plus a special performance of "I Can't Make You Love Me" from her brand new album, Sketches
Listen to her new album here
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowichanpacpodcast/message2020-03-0511 minSounds AtlanticEpisode 72: Fiddle Music From Across Atlantic Canada, Part IISend us a textFabulous fiddle music from fiddle wizards from all over Atlantic Canada, including Ray Legere, J.P. Cormier, Buddy and Natalie MacMaster, Gerry Holland, Buddy McKinnis, Rufus Guinchard, Emile Benoit and Kelly Russell https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, particularly from artists and listeners interested in t...2020-02-2156 minSounds AtlanticEpisode 72: Fiddle Music From Across Atlantic Canada, Part 1Send us a textFabulous fiddle music from fiddle wizards from all over Atlantic Canada, including Ray Legere, J.P. Cormier, Buddy and Natalie MacMaster, Gerry Holland, Buddy McKinnis, Rufus Guinchard, Emile Benoit and Kelly Russellhttps://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18August 7, 2025: "Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, particularly from artists and listeners interested in...2020-02-2157 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2020 02 02 PodcastOur 339th episode, which aired on February 2, 2020.
Beolach & Breabach – Annie’s New Heart Jigs, Celtic Colours Live Volume Seven
Julie Fowlis – Camarinas, Celtic Colours Live Volume Seven
The Dardanelles – Boyd’s Cove Singles, Celtic Colours Live Volume Seven
The Chieftains with Alyth McCormack – Red is the Rose, Celtic Colours Live Volume Seven
April Verch Band – Spider Bit the Baby/Durang’s Hornpipe, Celtic Colours Live Volume Seven
Kenneth MacKenzie/Kolten MacDonnell/Orianna MacNeil – Scotch Four Set, Celtic Colours Live Volume Seven
Kinnaris Quintet – Gortavale Rock/Road to Poynton, Celtic Colours Live Volume Seven
Cara Dillon – She’s Like A Swallow, Cara Dillon
Michael McGo...2020-02-0958 min
Should WeNo. 51 — Perform Self-Care?When does self-care—and especially, performing it for others—become a burden? In this episode, we unpack the difference between “self-care” and actually taking care of yourself.
Related Links:
* Cocoon (Coaching with Lisa) https://the-cocoon.co/
* How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FLNFRGK
* Workin' Moms (Netflix) https://www.netflix.com/title/80198991?s=i&trkid=13747225
* What Everyone Can Learn From Parents of Big Families (NYT) https://parenting.nytimes.com/health/big-family?
* Saying ‘No’ Is Self-Care for Parents (NYT) https://parenting.nytimes.com/health/burnout-boundaries
* Natalie MacMaster, Cape Breton fiddler https://www.ted.com/talks/natalie_macm...2020-02-0337 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2020 01 12 PodcastOur 336th episode, which aired on January 12, 2020.
Joe Burke, Michael Cooney & Terry Corcoran – Brian Boru’s March/Sporting Paddy/The Traveler, Happy to Meet Sorry to Party
LOCAL FOCUS: Laughing Jack – The King of Rome, Live at the Indy Folk Series
Natalie MacMaster – Judy’s Dance, Sketches
Gerry O’Connor, Gabriel McArdle & Martin Quinn – Bonnie Wee Charlie, Jig Away the Donkey
Dallahan – When the Day is On the Turn, When the Day is On the Turn
Cillian Vallely & Kevin Crawford – The Leading Role, On Common Ground
Battlefield Band – Donnie MacGregor’s/The Clumsy Lover, Across the Borders
CLOSET CLASSIC: Curfa – Process Man, Curfa
Trace...2020-01-1958 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2019 12 29 PodcastOur 334th episode, which aired on December 29, 2019.
We Banjo 3 – Wynne’s, Roots to Rise Live
We Banjo 3 – Prettiest Little Girl, Roots to Rise Live
Arise & Go – Voyage, Meeting Place
Tim Edey – Ain’t Nobody Home, Being Myself
Beolach – Schooner Lane
The Outside Track – Road to Rollo Bay, Rise Up
Natalie MacMaster – Fill‘er Up for a Set, Sketches
Runa – Dance in the Graveyard, Ten: The Errant Knight
Coig – From the Old Tapes, Ashlar
JigJam – Tullamore to Boston, Phoenix
Liz Carroll & Jake Charron – Brandan Carroll/A Tune Back for Andrea Beaton, Half Day Road
Howie MacDonald – The Old Rose Waltz2020-01-0558 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2019 12 22 PodcastOur 333rd episode, which aired on December 22, 2019, and featured holiday and winter-themed Celtic music.
Farsan – A' Mhisg A Chuir An Nollaig, Farsan
Bruce Guthro – A Good Cape Breton Tune, Bound for Bethlehem
The Barra MacNeils – Party in Washabuct, The Christmas Album
Dave Browne & The Temple Bar Band – 2000 Mile, Together for Christmas: A Contemporary Celtic Christmas Collection
Kyf Brewer – Whiskey for Christmas, Together for Christmas: A Contemporary Celtic Christmas Collection
Seven Nations – The Rebel Jesus, Christmas EP
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, A Celtic Family Christmas
Garrett Wall & Track Dogs – What Christmas Was Meant to Be, Together for Christmas: A...2019-12-2958 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2019 12 15 PodcastOur 332nd episode, which aired on December 15, 2019.
Barrule – The Laxey Reels, Manannan’s Cloak
NEW TO YOU: Billow Wood – Old Friend, single release
Farsan – The Water Boiling Machine, Farsan
Mick Moloney – When McGuinness Gets A Job, If It Wasn’t for The Irish and the Jews
Natalie MacMaster – West Bay Road, Sketches
Martin Hayes Quartet – Monasteraden Fancy, The Blue Room
Ronan Browne & Peadar O’Loughlin – The South West Wind/Petticoat Loose, South West Wind
Tim O’Brien – Mick Ryan’s Lament, Two Journeys
Stockton’s Wing – Sonnny Brogan’s, Stockton’s Wing
CLOSET CLASSIC: Five Hand Reel – The Maid of Listowel, Five Hand Reel
Tannahill W...2019-12-2258 min
Irish & Celtic Music PodcastCeltic Christmas CheerMerry Christmas from the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast lots of Celtic Christmas culture and cheer. Eira, Heather Dale, Peat in the Creel, Marc Gunn, Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy, Alexander James Adams, A Shamrock in Kudzu, The Wee Heavies, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller, Scooter Muse, Spencer & Beane, The Selkie Girls, Sarah Marie Mullen , Susan Toman, Farsan, Aizle & Riognach Connolly, Tommy Sands I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is dedicated to growing our community and helping the incredible artists...2019-12-191h 02
Soundtrack For The NightNatalie MacMaster & Donnell LeahyTwo of the most dynamic fiddlers in the world, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy join the show.2019-12-0514 min
Celtic Christmas MusicO Come All Ye FaithfulSpread the Christmas Cheer. Listen. Share. Subscribe. CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Celtic Christmas music from Farsan, The Jig Is Up!, Alexander James Adams, Peat in the Creel, Aizle & Riognach Connolly, A Shamrock in Kudzu, The Wee Heavies, Spencer & Beane, The Selkie Girls, Sarah Marie Mullen, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller, Scooter Muse, Susan Toman, Eira, Heather Dale, Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy, Tommy Sands Welcome to the Celtic Christmas Podcast. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and host also of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and the Pub Songs Podcast. My goal is...2019-11-1758 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2019 11 03 PodcastOur 328th episode, which aired on November 3, 2019.
Backwest – When Diarmuid Met Maud, The Long Walk
Farsan – Fear Drabastach, Farsan
Beolach – Berrigan’s Folly, All Hands
Coda – Tom Paine’s Bones, Train of Spirits
Mary MacNamara – The Humours of Tullycrine/Mikey Callaghan’s, Traditional Music of East Clare
Dan Possumato – Bobby Gardiner’s/Baker’s Well/Derrygallen Bridge, The Last Pint
Capercaillie – The Humours of Cork/PM Jimmy Pryde/Weasel in the Dyke/MacLeod’s Farewell, Sidewaulk
Bothy Band – How Can I Love at the Top of a Mountain, After Hours
Natalie MacMaster – The Golden Eagle, Sketches
Cuig – Napoleon 2.0, New Landscapes
Aoibheann & Pamela Queally – Dr...2019-11-1058 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2019 10 27 PodcastOur 327th episode, which aired on October 27, 2019.
Beloach – Annie’s New Heart, All Hands
Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill – Race for the Sun, Race for the Sun
Natalie MacMaster – Three Reels, Sketches
Mick Moloney & Eugene O’Donnell – St. Brendan’s Fair Isle, Mick Moloney with Eugene O’Donnell
Liz Carroll & Jake Charron – The Bird/Greek Petunia, Half Day Road
Fairport Convention – Cup of Tea/A Loaf of Bread/Miss Monahan’s, The Five Seasons
Moving Cloud – The Avonmore/More Luck to Us/The Coachman’s Whip, Moving Cloud
CLOSET CLASSIC: Figgy Fuff – Captain and His Whiskers/Fisherman’s Favourite, A Retrospective 1974-1993
Noel Nill & Tony Linnane...2019-11-0359 min
The Mike Harding Folk ShowMike Harding Folk Show 274PODCAST: 27 Oct 201901 My Dixie Darling – Sheesham, Lotus & Son – The High Stepping Music Of Sheesham & Lotus & Son 02 Calico Printer's Clerk - Harp and a Monkey - The Victorians03 The Flying Farmer - Dana and Susan Robinson - The Town That Music Saved04 The Golden Eagle - Natalie MacMaster - Sketches05 Devil Is In The Dust - The Tweed Project - The Tweed Project06 John Lover - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer - Twelve Months & A Day07 Paddy's...2019-10-272h 07
Folk Roots Radio... with Jan HallEpisode 465 - feat. Josh Finlayson from Skydiggers & More New ReleasesJosh Finlayson and Andy Maize have been making music together as Skydiggers, with a variety of musical compadres, for nearly 30 years. Josh Finlayson joins us on Episode 465 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about Skydiggers new album, "Let’s Get Friendship Right", the follow-up to the critically acclaimed “Warmth of the Sun” from 2017. The development of Let’s Get Friendship Right came out of a desire to use music as therapy to cope with the passing of several friends and family members. Music can be great medicine for what ails you, especially when faced with life's challenges. Let’s Get Friendship...2019-10-1258 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2019 09 22 PodcastOur 322nd episode, which aired on September 22, 2019.
Natalie MacMaster & Buddy MacMaster – The King George Medley, Traditional Music from Cape Breton Island
Mary Jane Lamond – Illean Aigh, Orain Ghaidhlig
Alasdair Fraser & Tony McManus – West Mabou Reel, Return to Kintail
Dave Gunning & J.P. Cormier – Poor Ellen Smith, Two
Coig – From the Old Tapes, Ashlar
Interview with Darren McMullen & Chrissy Crowley of Coig
Coig – Mystery Groove, Ashlar
Coig – Odds & Ends, Ashlar
Tim Edey – Ain’t Nobody Home, Being Myself
Coig – O Luaidh, Ashlar2019-09-2958 min
This Mom LovesEp 31: Women and Friendships with Tracy Condon and Laura Koekkoek (RSWs)Registered Social Workers Tracy Condon and Laura Koekkoek of CK Social Work are here to unpack all of the issues associated with women's friendships: making friends, keeping friends, growing apart or breaking up with friends...we covered it all in this fun chat! Thanks to a listener for suggesting this interview topic - what a great idea! - and all those who submitted their questions for Tracy and Laura. I'm also sharing staycation tips and a nonfiction book reco.
Just a reminder that if you have extended health coverage through your benefits, you are very likely covered for counseling with...2019-07-3152 min
Guitares du MondeGuitares du Monde 2019 – EP04: 29 MaiTommy Gaudet nous présente la programmation composant ce Mercredi 29 Mai
Soirée festive alors que Natalie MacMaster et Donnell Leahy se produisent au Centre de Congrès dès 20h. Vous taperez assurément du pied durant ce concert présenté par la Ville de Rouyn-Noranda
Sans oublier les sorties du Festival, dont entre autres, Jean Racine à la Fraternité St-Michel à 14h, Un Ciné-Concert performatif au Petit Théatre présenté en collaboration avec le Festival du Cinéma International de Rouyn-Noranda, ainsi qu’un hommage au groupe Abbitibbi mettant en vedette Gary Farrell et d’anciens membr...2019-05-1707 min
Rosin the Bow with Joe McHughNatalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy - Canadian Fiddling FamilyHusband and wife duo Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy are award-winning Canadian fiddle players. Natalie grew up on Cape Breton Island and Donnell grew up in Ontario. They have seven children and, when not out on tour, they work on their cattle ranch. I interviewed Natalie and Donnell when they came to perform at the Washington Center for the Arts.
2019-05-1259 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2019 04 21 PodcastOur 300th episode, which aired on April 21, 2019.
Wolfstone – Queen of Argyll, Almost An Island
J.P. Cormier – The Stranger, The Messenger
John Doyle – Crooked Jack, Evening Comes Early
Dmitri Alano – The Middle Reel/The End of the Evening
Bill Spence & Fennig All-Stars – Smash the Windows/Colerane/Haste to the Wedding, The Hammered Dulcimer
Paul Brady – The Lakes of Pontchartrain, Nobody Knows: The Best of Paul Brady
We Banjo 3 – The Fox, single release
We Banjo 3 – Happiness, String Theory
The Gloaming – The Sailor’s Bonnet, The Gloaming
Andy Irvine – The Close Shave/East of Glendart, Abocurragh
Dmitri Alano – Inisheer/Phyllis’ Birthday, The End of the Evening
De Dann...2019-04-2859 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2019 04 14 PodcastOur 299th episode, which aired on April 14, 2019.
Jason Roach – Jigs On Tap, Jason Roach
Nuala Kennedy – The Blooming Bright Star of Belle Isle, Tune In
Natalie MacMaster – Minnie & Alex’s Favourites, Celtic Colours Live Volume Six
Mary Jane Lamond & Ur – An Gàidheal am measg nan Gall, Celtic Colours Live Volume Six
Ross Ainslie, Brighde Chaimbeul & Steven Byrnes – Green Light Set, Celtic Colours Live Volume Six
Blazin’ Fiddles – The Gamekeeper’s Cottage, Celtic Colours Live Volume Six
Cape Breton University Pipe Band – The Barren Rocks of Aden/Mairi’s Wedding, Celtic Colours Live Volume Six
Ye Vagabonds – The Lowlands of Holland, Celtic Colours L...2019-04-1758 minThis Mom LovesEp 22: Jillian Harris on business strategy, Instagram tips, design mistakes and moreMy very special guest, online lifestyle maven Jillian Harris, answers questions about her business success, her Instagram strategy, the biggest design mistake people make, the misconception people have about her and more!
You can find Jillian on her website, as well as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
The new season of Love It or List It Vancouver premieres April 1st on HGTV Canada. You can find the show on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
In this episode of the podcast I also share my tips for improving your smartphone photos, including using Jillian's photo editing presets. I purchased them for mobile and...2019-03-2029 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2019 03 03 PodcastOur 293rd episode, which aired on March 3, 2019.
Liz Carroll & Jake Charron – Heath & Bernie’s/Half Day Road/Tune for Jim DeWan, Half Day Road
Buddy MacDonald & John Ferguson – Nancy Whiskey, Getting Dark Again
Connla – Forty Pound Jeans, River Waiting
Screaming Orphans – Lonely Boy, Lonely Boy
Paddy Glackin – John Stewart’s/James Byrne’s/Pretty Peg/Miss Patterson’s Slipper, In Full Spate
Breabach – Frenzy of the Meeting, Frenzy of the Meeting
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy – Wedding Day Jig, One
Joe Burke, Michael Cooney & Terry Corcoran – The Maid on the Mountain, Happy to Meet Sorry to Part
Claudine Langille – Da Full Rigged Ship/Farewell to No...2019-03-1058 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2019 02 17 PodcastOur 291st episode, which aired on February 17, 2019.
Natalie MacMaster & Buddy MacMaster – Scourdiness, Traditional Music from Cape Breton Island
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy – The Chase, One
Interview with Donnell Leahy, part one
Leahy – Don Messer Medley, Leahy
Leahy – Cape Breton Medley, Leahy
Interview with Donnell Leahy, part two
Natalie MacMaster – Amelia’s Waltz/The Fir Tree/Atholl Brose/The Pondville, Four on the Floor
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy – Cagaran Gaolach, One
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy – The Clog Medley, One
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy – Balkan Hills, One
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy – Hector the Hero, One2019-02-2459 minThis Mom LovesEp 18: Special guest Natalie MacMaster talks music, marriage, parenting, faith and more, plus I discuss the power of a lunchtime walkAward-winning fiddler Natalie MacMaster (also a mom of seven) talks music, marriage, parenting, faith and her dream collaboration - let's spread the word to make it happen! I also share a meaningful film and the power of a lunchtime walk!
It's particularly fun to interview a friend for the podcast (and to do it in person), and Natalie MacMaster fans will enjoy hearing her speak so openly throughout the in-depth episode!
You can find more about Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy and their family on their website. Natalie is also on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, and the MacMaster Leahy Kids' updates...2019-02-0649 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2018 12 23 PodcastOur 283rd episode, which aired on December 23, 2018.
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy – Ding Dong Merrily on High, A Celtic Family Christmas
The Barra MacNeils – Christmas Comes But Once A Year, The Christmas Album
Brendan Bulger, Marty Fahey & Kathleen Gavin – The Chandelier/Christmas in America, Music at the House
John Munnelly – Happy Christmas, Together for Christmas: A Contemporary Celtic Christmas Collection
Cherish the Ladies – Good King Wenceslas/The Thrush in the Storm, Christmas in Ireland
Phil Cunningham & Manus Lunny – Sior Uiane, Celtic Christmas IV
Steph Geremia – Christmas in Spiddal/Donegal Mazurka, Up She Flew
J.P. Cormier – Green Pastures, Noel: A J.P. Cormier Chris...2018-12-3058 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - December 5, 2018The spirit is alive in the Windy City Irish Radio studio as Christmas time is here! This week the boys fully immerse themselves in holiday music and pay a little tribute to old St. Nick. With songs and tunes from Eileen Ivers, Altan, The Gothard Sisters, Cajun country's Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet, Natalie MacMaster and family Cherish the Ladies, and a brand new track from Irish hit makers, Delorentos, Tim turns the radio studio into his own personal dance studio. With more from Meath's Lisa Hannigan, Ashley Davis and John Doyle, Anton glackin with Alexandra Sykes, local boys The...2018-12-061h 01
Irish & Celtic Music PodcastCeltic Summer FestivalsAre you ready for the Celtic Summer Festivals? We're gonna get you ready with great indie Celtic music from Doolin', Socks in the Frying Pan, Jodee James, Chris Murphy, The Founding, Gwendolyn Snowdon, The Minstrel Rav'n, Dave Wilson and Willie B., Dones-n-Drums, The Here & Now, Celtica Pipes Rock, The Led Farmers, Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy, The Elders, Kilted Kings. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Listen and share this podcast. Download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to su...2018-05-241h 01
Ozark Highlands RadioOHR Presents: Alasdair Fraser & Natalie HaasOzark Highlands Radio is a weekly radio program that features live music and interviews recorded at Ozark Folk Center State Park’s beautiful 1,000-seat auditorium in Mountain View, Arkansas. In addition to the music, our “Feature Host” segments take listeners through the Ozark hills with historians, authors, and personalities who explore the people, stories, and history of the Ozark region.
This week, celebrated Scottish & Oldtime acoustic music explorers Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with this dynamic musical duo.
The musical partnership between consummate performer Alasdair Fraser, "the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddli...2018-03-2458 min
The Mike Harding Folk ShowMike Harding Folk Show 255PODCAST: 18 March 201801 Fever - Toss The Feathers - Toss The Feathers - Awakening 02 One More Dollar / Reel - Long Note - Long Note 03 Watermans - Michael McGoldrick - Fused 04 The Creel - Packie Byrne - Donegal And Back (Film Black Jack) 05 Mist Covered Mountain - Red Ciel - Jump To The Sun 06 A Place To Be - Emma Sweeney - Pangea 07 Wearing The Britches - The House Devils - Crossing The Ocean 08 Butlers Of Glen Avenue / Roaring Barmaid (feat. Kevin Barnard & Marian Flannery) - Tony Sullivan - Sully’s...2018-03-162h 05Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - March 14, 2018This is the week that we celebrate the life of one, Maewyn Succat, known more commonly as St. Patrick. As the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick's death has long been commemorated in the U.S. with green rivers, long parades, and habitually food-colored beer. Tonight on Windy City Irish Radio, the lads celebrate the man and his well-earned holiday with songs and stories of the traditions of the season. Tune in for music from Barleyjuice, Natalie MacMaster with Donnell Leahy, The Dubliners Official, The Irish Rovers, The Clancy Brothers AND The Chancey Brothers. Also listen for Danú, The Elders, T...2018-03-141h 01
Irish & Celtic Music PodcastJoyousSpread Celtic Music Love with joyous Celtic music from Ryan MacNeil, Ciana, Na Skylark, Bellow Bridge, Forkroot, The Gatehouse Well, Hibernia, The Jeremiahs, Jodee James, Natalie MacMaster/Donnell Leahy, Dom Duff, Screaming Orphans, The Founding. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Listen and share this podcast. Download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. 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 th...2018-01-181h 00
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2017 12 24 PodcastOur 231st episode, which aired on December 24, 2017.
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy – Angels We Have Heard On High, A Celtic Family Christmas
We Banjo 3 – Deck the Halls With Lots of Banjos, single release
Cherish the Ladies – Deck the Halls, Together for Christmas: A Contemporary Celtic Christmas Collection
Ashley Davis – Nollaig Moon, Together for Christmas: A Contemporary Celtic Christmas Collection
The Chieftains – I Saw Three Ships A Sailin’, The Bells of Dublin
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy – Up On the House Top, A Celtic Family Christmas
High Kings – Driving Home for Christmas, Together for Christmas: A Contemporary Celtic Christmas Collection
Wild Colonial Bhoys – Together for Chris...2017-12-3158 min
Irish & Celtic Music PodcastJoy On Your Celtic Christmas DayMerry Christmas! You will enjoy some beautiful and fun Celtic Christmas music from Eira, Jim Sharkey, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse, Carolina Ceili, The Stapletons, Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, The Gothard Sisters, Marc Gunn, Susan Toman, Caitríona O'Leary with Rhiannon Giddens, Cherish the Ladies, Jennifer Licko, Rose and Thistle Band, Mithril, Golden Bough, Highland Reign, Syr, Rathkeltair, Celkilt, The Irish Rovers. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Listen and share this podcast. Download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the la...2017-12-211h 16
Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - December 13, 2017The festive holiday season continues this week in the Windy City Irish Radio studios as the Tim and Mike explore Irish Christmas traditions of years gone by. Tune in for story and songs from Barleyjuice frontman Kyf Brewer, Milwaukee's own The Gleasons, Robbie O'Connell, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, Cherish the Ladies, Eileen Ivers, Garrett Wall and Track Dogs, Limerick singer-songwriter Don Mescall, Ashley Davis with John Doyle and Séamus Begley / Oisín Mac Diarmada / Samantha Harvey in advance of the Irish Christmas in America concert at the Old Town School of Folk Music this Sunday December 17th. Tune in...2017-12-131h 01
Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) PodcastHalifax 100 - A Special Commemorative EpisodeEPIC Podcast presents a very special commemorative episode remembering the Halifax disaster of 100 years ago, and asking the sometimes worrying question: What, if anything, have we learned?
We are very proud to feature interviews from Dan Bedell from the Canadian Red Cross, Barry Manuel who is the Emergency Management Coordinator for Halifax Regional Municipality, Dale Bodnarchuk our explosives expert, and prominent Halifax historian David Sutherland.
We also count ourselves very lucky to be able to feature, with permission, music from Natalie MacMaster's album 'Cape Breton Girl', as well as a very Canadian work commemorating the Halifax Explosion:
Halifax Camerata Singers
...2017-12-0649 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - December 6, 2017The Christmas spirit is alive and well in the Windy City Irish Radio studios as the lads celebrate the feast day of Jolly Old St. Nick with music and song from The Gothard Sisters, We Banjo 3, Glen Hansard with Mark Geary, The High Kings, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, The Saw Doctors, Pauly Fagan, Damien Dempsey, Andy Cooney and His Band and Seamus Begley and Oisín Mac Diarmada in preview of the annual Irish Christmas in America concert at the Old Town School of Folk Music on Sunday December 17th. Windy City Irish Radio is Holiday Central in the m...2017-12-061h 02
Celtic Christmas MusicMerry ChristmasSpread the Christmas Cheer with Celtic Christmas music from The Gothard Sisters, The Malarkeys, The Harper and the Minstrel, Syr, Heather Dale, Marc Gunn, The Irish Rovers, Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy. http://celticchristmaspodcast.com Welcome to the Celtic Christmas Podcast, helping you celebrate Christmas with Celtic musicians. The Celtic Christmas Podcast is brought to you through the generosity of the Patrons of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Go to CelticMusicPodcast.com to become patron today! I'm thrilled to be back with another episode of the Celtic Christmas Podcast. Last year, I released four awesome episodes...2017-11-3032 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2017 11 19 PodcastOur 226th episode, which aired on November 19, 2017.
CLOSET CLASSIC: Sharon Shannon & Natalie MacMaster – The Union Street Session/The Primrose Lass/The Gravel Walk, The Colours of Cape Breton
NEW TO YOU: The Elders – Train Song, True
Caitlin & Ciaran – The Whistler At The Wake/The Old Flail/The Butcher's March, Caitlin & Ciaran
Andy Irvine – Never Tire of the Road, Rude Awakening
Slainte Mhath – The Jenga Stick, Slainte Mhath
Nesbitt Family – Sonny's Favorite/Over The Hill/The Sandymount, The Devil’s Bit Sessions: Three Generations of Tradition
Tommy Guihen – Darby’s Farewell/Father O’Grady’s Trip to Brocca/Baltimore Salute, The Torn Jacket
Floating C...2017-11-2758 min
Ozark Highlands RadioOHR Presents: Jayme Stone & The Lomax ProjectThis week, neo-folk, Americana, and progressive bluegrass sensation Jayme Stone & The Lomax Project recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with Jayme about his music and the ambitious Lomax Project.
Two-time Juno-winning banjoist, composer and instigator Jayme Stone makes music inspired by sounds from around the world—bridging folk, jazz, and chamber music. His award-winning albums both defy and honor the banjo’s long role in the world’s music, turning historical connections into compelling sounds. Stone is the consummate collaborator, unearthing musical artifacts and magnetizing extraordinary artists to help rekindle these understudied sounds. He is a passio...2017-10-2158 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2017 09 17 PodcastOur 217th episode, which aired on September 17, 2017, and featured historic Cape Breton music.
Cape Breton Symphony – Captain Campbell/Sandy Is My Darling/My Brother’s Letter, Fiddle
Sons of Skye – Cape Breton Soldiers, Both Sides of the Water
Slainte Mhath – Bruce and the Troopers, The Cape Breton Connection
Bill Lamey – The Highlanders’ Farewell to Ireland/Glenlivet, Classic Recordings of Scottish Fiddling
Doug MacPhee – Miss Maria Carr/H. Mackworth/Mrs. Forbes of Leith/Miss Gibson, Reel of Tulloch
Natalie MacMaster – Irish Lasses/St. Patrick’s/Jerry's Beaver Hat/The Chorus Jig, Traditional Music from Cape Breton Island
John Allan Cameron – Ballindalloch Castle/The Atholl Hi...2017-09-2458 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2017 05 28 PodcastOur 201st episode, which aired on May 28, 2017.
Beolach – Scott Skinner’s Welcome to Inverness/Mary MacDonald/Angus Ronald Beaton's/Creignish Hills/Sandy Cameron's/Cecily Ross, Beolach
Wolfstone – Close it Down, The Chase
Nathan Gourley & Joey Abarta – John McGrath’s/Miss Monaghan, Copley Street
We Banjo 3 – This is Home, String Theory
Matt Molloy, Tommy Peoples & Paul Brady – The Creel of Turf/Tom Billy’s, Molloy Peoples & Brady
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy – Ellin Polka, One
Fairport Convention – The Cuckoo’s Nest/Hardiman the Fiddler/Papa Stoor, Angel Delight
Tannahill Weavers – Gloomy Winter’s Noo Awa’, The Old Woman’s Dance
Goitse – First Class Bananas, Inspired By Chanc...2017-06-0458 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2016 01 01 PodcastOur 128th episode, which aired on January 1, 2016.
Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill - The New Post Office/The Pigeon on the Gate/The New Custom House, Welcome Here Again
Natalie MacMaster - The Newcastle Hornpipe/The Second Star Hornpipe/Mrs. Forbes of Leith/Mary Clare/Jabe Meadow, Road to the Isle
The Celtic Nots - Mary K/Banks of Lough Gowna/New Mown Hay, Not Music
Gypsy Reel - Newry Town, Live in Vermont
J.P. Cormier - The New Brick Road, X8: A Mandolin Collection
Dave Gunning - The New Highway, Two-bit World
Coill & Sreang - Newport Lass/Cuil Aodha...2017-02-2459 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2015 12 25 PodcastOur 127th episode, which aired on December 25, 2015.
We Banjo 3 - Deck the Halls with Lots of Banjos, unreleased
Coig - I Heard Three Jigs, Carols
Barra MacNeils - Christmas Ceilidh, Christmas II
Barra MacNeils - A-Walking Christmas Morning, O Christmas Three
Maggie Sansone et al. - Christmas Carousing/Ale Is Dear/New Christmas, A Scottish Christmas
J.P. Cormier - In the Bleak Midwinter, Noel: A J.P. Cormier Christmas
Yo-Yo Ma with Natalie MacMaster - A Christmas Jig/Mouth of the Tobique Reel, Songs of Joy and Peace
Maighread Ni Dhomhnaill & Donal Lunny - Third Carol for Christmas Day...2017-02-2459 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2015 02 27 PodcastOur eighty-fourth episode, which aired on February 27, 2015.
We Banjo 3 - The Fox, single
Altan - The Tin Key/Sam Kelly's Jig/Gravediggers, The Widening Gyre
Les Amis Creole - Jolie Bassette, Celtic Colours Live Volume Two
Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac - Hoireann o Rathill iu o, Celtic Colours Live Volume Two
Maeve Gilchrist & Nic Gareiss - The Sandhunter, Celtic Colours Live Volume Two
Phil Cunningham & Aly Bain - Dr. Donaldson/The Anvil Reel, Celtic Colours Live Volume Two
Morga - Paddy Cronin's/Get Up Old Woman and Shake Yourself/The Chicken That Made the Soup, For the Sake of...2017-02-2059 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2015 02 13 PodcastOur eighty-second episode, which aired on February 13, 2015.
Altan - Maggie's Pancakes/Piobaire an Cheide/The Friel Deal, The Widening Gyre
Tempest - Rantin' Rovin' Robin, The Tracks We Leave
The Chaisson Family - On the Fly: The Flower in the Garden/The Idle Road/The Boys of the Town/Ships Are Sailing/The Hills of Glenorchy, Celtic Colours Live Volume Two
Laura Smith - I Built A Boat, Celtic Colours Live Volume Two
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas with Nic Gareiss - Farley Bridge, Celtic Colours Live Volume Two
Patrick Ball - Castle Kelly, Fiona
Interview with Patrick Ball
Patrick...2017-02-2059 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2015 01 02 PodcastOur seventy-sixth episode, which aired on January 2, 2015.
John Williams - The New Custom House/Le Set De Americain/Harris Dance Tune, Steam
Solas - Newry Highwayman, Reunion: A Decade of Solas
John Doyle - The New Post Office/Coen's Memories/Atlantic Wave, Masters of the Irish Guitar
Angus Chisholm - Newcastle/President Grant, The Early Recordings of Angus Chisholm
Natalie MacMaster - New York Jig, In My Hands
Fergal Scahill - The New Found Out/Wayfaring/Ah Surely
Tim Edey - The New Jigs, Daybreak
Frankie Gavin - The New Road/The Fisherman's Lilt/Humours of Westport, Fierce Traditional
De...2017-02-1959 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2014 10 17 PodcastOur sixty-fifth episode, which airs on October 17, 2014, featuring a tribute to the music of Buddy MacMaster.
Buddy MacMaster - Memories of Paddy LeBlanc Medley, Judique on the Floor
Buddy MacMsster - O'er the Moor Among the Heather, Traditional Music From Cape Breton Island
Natalie MacMaster - Jimmy's Jig/A Buddy MacMaster Jig/Connaughtman's Rambles, the Compilation
Interview with Natalie MacMaster
Buddy MacMaster - Stepdance Medley, Cape Breton Connection
Interview with Allan Dewar, part one
Buddy MacMaster with Carl MacKenzie and Dave MacIsaac - Glenglarry's Dirk/Rothiemurchus Rant/The Braes of Auchertyre/The Braes of Glencoe/The Bonnie Lass of Fisherow...2017-02-1959 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2014 10 03 PodcastOur sixty-third episode, which aired on October 3, 2014.
Daimh - Lock and Load, Diversions
Beolach - The Holly Bush, Beolach
We Banjo 3 - Puncheon Floor/Late for the Dance/Sean Reid's, Gather the Good
Barra MacNeils - Strange Lover is a Coal Mine, Celtic Colours Live 2013
Alasdair Frazier & Natalie Haas - Cameron's Caper, In the Moment
Natalie MacMaster - Pipe Jigs, Live
Interview with Natalie MacMaster
Natalie MacMaster - Spey in Spate/The Forth Bridge/The Fox Hunter, Four on the Floor
Natalie MacMaster - Balmoral Highlanders, My Roots Are Showing
Natalie MacMaster - The Shakins O' the Pocky, My Roots...2017-02-1959 min
Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - February 1, 2017Join us this week on Windy City Irish Radio for an action-packed hour of story and song. Listen for legends of the great saint of Ireland, St. Brigid of Kildare, and her trusty red-eared cow traipsing the Irish country-side passing out miracles, butter and bevies. Tune in for a Special Health Report on the benefits of Guinness to the human condition, and listen for some great music from The Mickey Finns, Luka Bloom, The Pogues, De Dannan, music from the great new release from Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, Michael McDermott, Scythian and a special tribute to St. Brigit from...2017-02-011h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - December 28, 2016The Christmas season in Ireland carries on from Christmas Day to St. Stevens Day to New Year's Day right on through January 6th -- the Epiphany -- or what is commonly known as "Little Christmas". Like Ireland, the Christmas season continues unabated in the Windy City Irish Radio Studios with Tim Taylor and Mike Shevlin featuring music of the extended Christmas season from Eileen Ivers, Kiltartan Road featuring Kathy Cowan, Luan Parle, Walking On Cars, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, Garry O'Meara with We Banjo 3's Fergal Scahill, Rhiannon Giddens, Bing Crosby, Cherish The Ladies, The Chieftans and Mairi Cambell...2016-12-291h 04Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - December 21, 2016Sleigh bells ring. Are you listening? It's Christmas time in the Windy City Irish Radio studio as the lads hang the tinsel, sip the eggnog, and spread some holiday cheer to celebrate the season. Tune in as Mike and Tim unwrap brand new holiday chestnuts from Eileen Ivers, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, Chicago rockabilly stalwart Rick Lindy, Dublin's rockabilly queen, Imelda May, and Galway's Lorraine and Keith McDonald. Also featuring Christmas music from Cherish the Ladies, Gemma Hayes with Richard Egan, Makem & Spain, bohola, Glen Hansard with Mark Geary and The High Kings. Do you hear what I hear...2016-12-211h 00
Celtic Christmas MusicTwelve Days of Celtic ChristmasIt's less than a week away from your Celtic Christmas. Enjoy Christmas music from Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy, Heather Dale, The Gothard Sisters, The Irish Rovers, Mark O'Connor, Sheri O'Meara, Locklin Road, Legacy with Jim Flanagan, Julia Lane, Catriona O'Leary Welcome to the Celtic Christmas Podcast, helping you celebrate Christmas with Celtic musicians. The Celtic Christmas Podcast is brought to you through the generosity of the Patrons of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe to the podcast on our Celtic Christmas Music website. This Week’s Celtic Christmas Music 0:19 "Twelve Days of...2016-12-2031 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - November 9, 2016Hailing from Kiltealy, County Wexford, Anthony Kearns was born into a musical family. Growing up, he turned to singing and made his name locally in the hotel catering business as the "Singing Barman." After winning the "Ireland Searches for a Tenor" competition in 1993, Kearns went on to join The Irish Tenors before reaching international stardom and embarking on a solo career in his down time from the power trio. Anthony is widely renowned for his tremendous service to our veterans here in the U.S. and has routinely performed at veteran's events over the years. This week on Windy City...2016-11-0959 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - March 18, 2015This week on Windy City Irish Radio, the boys go south of the border to tell the tale of Saint Patrick's Battalion. In 1846-48, during the Mexican-American War, a volunteer army formed mostly by recent Irish immigrants to the U.S. called themselves the St. Patrick's Battalion and fought alongside Mexico against the U.S. expansion and its Manifest Destiny doctrine. Mostly forgotten in the U.S., they are regarded as heroes in Mexico to this day. Previewing their show at Old Town School of Folk Music, Sean Cleland of the Academy of Irish Music and Sones de Mexico Ensemble...2015-03-191h 31
FolkEnLaRed 3.0FolkEnLaRed 3.0 #24N'Arba - Set d'Allaribón
Mànran - Puirt
Mairead Nesbitt - Skidoo
Ashley McIsaac - Wing-Stock
Natalie MacMaster - Nancy's Waltz
Michael McGoldrick - The Jolly Tinker
Ranarim - Hem Ingen
Arty McGlynn, Frankie Gavin, Aidan Coffey - Arty Plays Jigs
Sgoil Chiuil na Gaidhealtachd 2007 - I Guess I'll Have to Do it While I'm Here
Moving Hearts - The Storm
En el vigesimocuarto y último programa de la cuarta temporada nos han coincidido unos cuantos Macs (McGlynn, McIsaac, McGoldrick, MacMaster y en Mànran, MacIver y MacKay). Ninguno es de Apple, pero todos son de primera linea.2015-02-1857 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - November 5, 2014The Saints Go Marching In to the Windy City Irish Radio studio this week as Mike and Tim continue to celebrate the holidays of the season. Tune in as they pay tribute to one of the Patron Saints of Irish Music himself, Tommy Makem, on his birthday. The legends and myths of the Irish saints are also explored and include a special visit from St. Patrick himself. This hour of story and song includes music from Natalie MacMaster, The Irish Rovers, Kevin Flynn & The Avondale Ramblers, Brigid's Cross, Carlos Núñez, Sarah McLachlan, and Mary Black with Mary Chapin Carpenter. Sa...2014-11-0558 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - August 27, 2014Windy City Irish Radio starts off their second year with a birthday trifecta, celebrating Irish birthdays of Declan Patrick Aloysius "Elvis Costello" MacManus, George Ivan --Van "The Man" Morrison, and Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy fame. And, in honor of the upcoming IBAM celebration, music from the High Kings & Paddy Reilly. Join Mike and Tim as they start off their second year on the airwaves with music from Makem & Spain, Roger McGuinn, Natalie MacMaster, Elvis Costello, The Chieftans, Christy Moore, Beoga, The Chieftans, The Clancey Brothers and much more. Listen to Windy City Irish Radio live each Wednesday night from 8...2014-08-271h 00
Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - November 6, 2013This week's broadcast presents a tribute to our veterans, Knute Rockne actor, Pat O’Brien, the Edmund Fitzgerald and the musical stylings of Barleyjuice, The High Kings, Sinead O'Connor and more. Tune in for our exclusive interview with Natalie MacMaster and a "digital broadcast only" chance to win tickets to her SOLD OUT show November 9th at the Dorothy Renker Theatre on the campus of Moraine Valley Community College! Windy City Irish Radio with Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor airs live from 8 - 9 PM CST on WSBC 1240 and WCFJ 1470 AM or stay tuned for the podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com, iT...2013-11-0659 min