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The Propel PodcastTim Taylor: Reclaiming Missing MembersOur speaker for this episode is Pastor Tim Taylor, director of outreach ministries for the Oregon Conference. In his presentation, Tim talks about the startling reality of missing members and the need to close the back door. He shares how to build a team and how to coordinate the team’s working using interest tracking software. He also discusses how to use tools like Mission Insight and the Rainer Scale. Tim offers practical advice on reaching out to missing members, and I think you’ll be able to adapt what he teaches into your own ministry context.Epis...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - July 31, 2022This week there's lots of new music crossing the transom of the Windy City Irish Radio studios from Boxing Banjo, Noel Briody, Hank Wedel, Melissa Jane Carroll and Ronan Healy, Eamonn Jackson Lee Hayes, and Doppler and some classics from Green Fields of America, Roseanne Cash, Aoife Scott, Frances Black and Roisin O. It's all right here on Windy City Irish Radio broadcasting live on globalirishradio.com and 750AM WNDZ and, of course on our website windycityirishradio.com or via all major podcast providers. And, in addition to having a face for radio, Tim Taylor also is the Egg-secutive Dir...
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The Father Daughter Dance PodcastMartin Oji: Cultivating and Protecting Emotional Intelligence as a FatherAs fathers, we may see qualities budding in our young daughters that we have a duty to preserve and cherish. Tim Taylor listens in as Martin Oji discusses his own emotional intelligence and learn how he supports his daughter in expressing her own beautiful emotional sensitivity. In this episode, Martin talks about what he both loves and fears about his five-year-old daughter. You’ll learn how fatherhood forces us to face the parts of ourselves that need to grow, and why having a rock-solid and supportive community is so important. He’ll also share what he and his d...
2021-03-0949 minThe Father Daughter Dance PodcastChris Yeh: Balancing Connection and Independence with a Teenage DaughterHaving a teenage daughter can be confusing when you’re trying to maintain a relationship and respect her budding independence. Tim Taylor listens in as Chris Yeh shares how his relationship with his daughter has evolved over time. In this episode, Chris talks about how he communicates with his daughter and “plays the long game” to keep the relationship strong. You’ll learn the value of showing emotion in front of your daughter, why nagging never works, and how to keep harmony in the household by swimming with the tide. He’ll also share why he’s so inspired...
2021-03-0952 minThe Father Daughter Dance PodcastWhat is 'The Father Daughter Dance?'The Father Daughter Dance hosted by Tim Taylor is devoted to creating conversations to help Dads keep up with the velocity of how things are changing for our Daughters. We will share our experiences raising daughters with some laughs and maybe some tears as we have honest conversations about this unique and crucial relationships. Guests will mostly be Fathers from all backgrounds and ages. We will also have Daughters on to provide perspective on subjects (losing their father, what worked for them, etc.). This is not a coaching podcast. Tim is not an...
2021-02-2605 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - January 24, 2021Each year, Tim Taylor makes his homage to our 50th and, perhaps, greatest state of the union, the islands of Hawaii. On this year's trip, Tim decided that the sandy beaches, warm trade winds, whale watching, deep sea fishing, and drinking a mai tai at his favorite tiki hut were just too enjoyable and decided to extend his trip by a week. But wait, what about the radio show? Well, the show must go on and on it did. So, you say to yourself, "What does Hawaii have to do with Irish culture!" More than you think! On this episod...
2021-01-2458 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - October 4, 2020With the Autumnal season firmly entrenched in the Midwest and, of course, in the Windy City Irish Radio studios, that translates to Fall-ish and Autumny songs! This week on Windy City Irish Radio we have new music, some old classics and a couple of tributes to those iconic artists of the 70's who recently left us. We'll be featuring music from the Saw Doctors celebrating the 30 year anniversary of their number one hit, I Useta Lover, new music from We Banjo 3, Emma Langford, MACA, and classics from The Elders, James Taylor, U2, Slide, Skipinnish, Ed Sheeran, Willie Nelson and tr...
2020-10-0459 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - September 27, 2020This week on Windy City Irish Radio, Tim and Mike celebrate the first leaves of autumn as only they know how and pay tribute to birthday boy, Finbar Furey, with music from The Fureys with Davey Arthur, Sharon Shannon, Mary Black, and The High Kings. The lads also spin tracks from Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Goitse, The Finns, Full Set, Karan Casey, Robbie O'Connell, and a brand new song from Ian Gallagher. Spend your Sundays with us every week from 12PM - 1PM on WNDZ 750 AM and catch this week's podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com. Hey, drop u...
2020-09-271h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - September 20, 2020While Sunday, the 7th day, is considered to be a day of rest, Tim and Mike are hard at work in the Windy City Irish Radio studio this week putting together a fabulous hour of the best in Irish music. Tune in for music from Paul Brady and Rodney Crowell, Liz Carroll, Rhiannon Giddens, Socks man Aodán Coyne, Eamon O'Leary, Galway's The Whileaways, Fontaines D.C., Ten Strings And A Goat Skin, Banjo man Garry O'Meara Music, The Fitzgeralds, and another brand new song from Ashley Davis with Shane Hennessy. Pour yourself some coffee, or something stronger, sit d...
2020-09-201h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - September 6, 2020Tune in this week to Windy City Irish Radio's special Labor Day tribute. As we all know, the Irish have been instrumental in the Labor movement here in the U.S. since the beginning and were literally the "hands that built America" and boy, do they have the music to prove it. Listen for holiday songs from Christy Moore, The Led Farmers, Jim Sullivan, Solas, Mickey Spain Music, Runa, and the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. Tim and Mike also pull out some leftovers from last week's Van Morrison birthday celebration with tributes to the Belfast Cowboy from Hozier...
2020-09-061h 00Windy 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...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - February 14, 2018Cupid draws back his bow and let's his arrow go straight through the airwaves to your lover's heart tonight in the Windy City Irish Radio studios. Join your funny valentines, Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor, the pedagogues of love, as they spread love and romance and chronicle how St. Valentine, himself, is a resident of the old sod. Fiddle master, Kevin Burke, appears on Windy City Irish Radio ahead of his upcoming show and fiddle workshop at the Irish American Heritage Center. Plus music from Elvis Costello, Great Big Sea, House of Hamill, The Pogues, Tara O'Grady, Luka Bloom, Damien...
2018-02-151h 10Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - January 10, 2018It's a very special night in the Windy City Irish Radio studios tonight so be sure to tune in to WSBC 1240AM from 8PM to 9PM! As co-host Tim Taylor enjoys the last of his Hawaiian sunsets before returning home to chilly Chicago, Mike Shevlin welcomes his brother, Tim Shevlin, into the studio to reminisce about the Irish American Heritage Hour hosted by their father, Mike Shevlin Sr, so many years ago. Mike and Tim Shevlin co-hosted with their Dad on a number of occasions on WOPA/WPNA back in the day and they are together again on the airwaves...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - May 31, 2017In its seventh year, the Irish American Hall of Fame will honor eight new inductees to the Irish American Hall of Fame and the 2017 class doesn't disappoint. Tim and Mike pay homage to this year's inductees to the Irish American Hall of Fame in part one of a two-part series honoring Arts & Humanities icon, Martin Sheen, Religious Service inductee, Fr. Mychal Judge, sports legend, Maureen Connolly and decorated war hero and singing cowboy, Audie Murphy. Also featuring music from Chicago native, Emily Cavanaugh and County Offaly born, Mundy, ahead of this Friday's show at Schubas in Chicago as well as...
2017-05-3159 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - May 10, 2017Every autumn, the boys show their philanthropic side by making a donation at the Trivia Night Auction for the Irish American Hall of Fame of a guest-host spot on Windy City Irish Radio. With the 2017 IAHOF Class set to be inducted on June 10th, Mike and Tim welcome back two-time winner and Windy City Irish Radio Foraging Correspondent Karen deKanter back to the studio for news on some exciting new forest foraging activities and friend and fellow donor, Margie McCartney, for her tales of her many voyages to the Old Country. Of course there's music from that other McCartney, Paul...
2017-05-101h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - May 3, 2017A misty winter brings a pleasant spring, a pleasant winter a misty spring. But it's always pleasant in the Windy City Irish Radio studios. Mike and Tim kick off the spring season with songs that that return the spring to your step. Tonight we feature music from Roisin O, Project West, James Cramer, More Power to Your Elbow, Bua, Cillian Vallely, Poitin, Kevin Flynn & The Avondale Ramblers, Byrne and Kelly, Searson and Sally Wizard. Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm on WSBC or check out their podcast at www.windycityirishradio.com.
2017-05-031h 04Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - March 15, 2017 - St. Patrick's Day SpecialBorn a flouting believer in Christianity, a young Maewyn Succat was captured by pirates and sold into slavery at a tender age of 16 where he tended to sheep. During that time of captivity, Maewyn strengthened his relationship with God through prayer; eventually leading to his conversion to Christianity. A few years after escaping captivity, young Maewyn, in a vision, was harkened “We appeal to you, holy servant boy, to come and walk among us” and walk among them, he did. Roaming the countryside he taught the message of Christianity through his analogical shamrock teachings and his legendary expulsion of ophidian crea...
2017-03-151h 35Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - March 30, 2016Last year, Irish Times' reviewer Joseph O'Connor raved, “It’s hard to imagine a more exciting debut novel being published this year. This book is a stunning and wonderful achievement by a writer touched by greatness.” Surpisingly, the book was not written by Tim Taylor or by Mike Shevlin but written by Sara Baume from County Cork and the book is "Spill Simmer Falter Wither". On her first tour through the U.S. supporting the book, Sara visits the Windy City Irish Radio studio to discuss her career and her fantastic book about a man and his one-eyed dog. AND, there...
2016-03-311h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - February 17, 2016Every autumn, the boys show their philanthropic side by making a donation at the Trivia Night Auction for the Irish American Hall of Fame of a guest-host spot on Windy City Irish Radio. This week on the show, it is Guest Host Karen DeKanter who shows her charitable side by putting up with Mike and Tim and giving us all a lively travelogue of the Emerald Isle and her bucket list of things to do when visiting Ireland. With a bucket the size of Galway Bay, Karen goes down the list with suggestions for Irish adventure from sheep dog trials...
2016-02-181h 01Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - January 27, 2016This week on Windy City Irish Radio, Tim and Mike pay tribute to the great saint of Ireland, St. Brigid of Kildare in honor of her upcoming feast day. As the patron saint of babies, firemen, printing presses, brewers, chicken farmers and scholars, to name just a few, Brigid is second only to St. Patrick himself as the patron saint of Ireland. Tune in as the boys tell tales of Brigid and play music from Cleveland rockers, Marys Lane with Martin Furey, Irish Canadian folkers Rant Maggie Rant, Carlos Núñez, Tim O'Brien and Lúnasa, Christy Moore, Dónal Clan...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - January 20, 2016With names like Hinky Dink, Old Smoke and Bugs, there are many colorful characters populating the Irish underworld. This week, from the mean streets of New York City to the humble studios of Windy City Irish Radio, Mike and Tim get all literary welcoming best-selling author T.J. English onto the show to discuss his new book, Where the Bodies Were Buried: Whitey Bulger and the World that Made Him. In advance of his book signing at the Irish American Heritage Center and his opening stint for The Westies at City Winery Chicago this Friday night, English regales the lads with stories...
2016-01-201h 01Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - December 16, 2015The Christmas Spirit is alive and well on Windy City Irish Radio as Tim and Mike welcome Chicago Irish troubadour, Joe McShane, in to the studio to play songs of the season in advance of his performance as part of the St. Stephen's Day/Wren Day celebration at the Irish American Heritage Center on the 26th of December. Hear stories and songs from Joe and holiday music from The Saw Doctors, the great Tommy Makem, Cherish the Ladies from their brand new album Christmas in Ireland, Milwaukee's own The Gleasons and, of course, Donegal country music legend, Margo O'Donnell. As...
2015-12-161h 03Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - December 9, 2015The sleigh bells ring a-ding-ding this week in the Windy City Irish Radio studios as the boys tell the story of Old St. Nick and pay tribute to Ol' Blues Eyes, Frank Sinatra, on his 100th birthday. Join Mike and Tim as they go a-wassailing and play holiday music from The Henry Girls, We Banjo 3, Declan O'Rourke, Luan Parle, WALLIS BIRD Official Page, Eileen Ivers, The Gothard Sisters, Allison Kraus with Yo-Yo Ma and Natalie MacMaster and Father Ray Kelly. There's also a tribute to one of our greatest songwriters, John Lennon, on the 35th anniversary of his tragic death...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - November 25, 2015This week on Windy City Irish Radio. Mike and Tim reflect on all they have to be thankful and prepare a feast of musical interludes sure to spread the holiday cheer. With a Thanksgiving repast including Irish raconteur Dustin the Turkey, Ronnie Drew, The Saw Doctors, Glasgow's SKERRYVORE OFFICIAL with Sharon Shannon, Hothouse Flowers, John McEuen, Maeve McGivern and David Brophy, Four Celtic Voices with Celeste Ray, The Irish Rovers, the late great Johnny Cash, Makem & Spain, and Theresa Horgan. And you can't forget The Cranberries on Thanksgiving!! Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor each Wednesday night on WSBC 1240AM...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - November 18, 2015French author, Victor Hugo, wrote “Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.” Tonight on Windy City Irish Radio, Tim and Mike take a break from the craziness of the world around them and let the music do the talking. Tune in for music from Bono and the boys, Kevin Burke Fan Page, Christian Lemaître, and Andre Brunet, Rig the Jig, Luka Bloom, The Frames (Official), The Led Farmers, Derry's new sensation SOAK, Hozier, Finbar Furey, Natalie MacMaster, the late great Luke Kelly on his birthday and a finishing touch from Michael McDer...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - November 4, 2015 Final.mp3Tonight on Windy City Irish Radio, the boys pay tribute to Hollywood legend and Irish heroine, Maureen O'Hara, and take the rocky road through Dublin with music from natives I Draw Slow, FullSet, James Cramer of Tupelo and Glen Hansard. Tune in as Mike and Tim update you on the latest dietary improvement to the pint of Guinness and find out how to get free tickets to a preview screening of Brooklyn Movie.They also spin tracks from the father-son birthday combo of Tommy Makem and Rory Makem of Makem & Spain,Chicago's own Paddy Homan, Gemma Hayes, Joe Strummer and...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - Halloween 2015We ain't afraid of no ghosts! It's a spooky Samhain Eve in the Windy City Irish Radio studios as Tim and Mike have a devilishly ghoulish time with the traditions of this ancient Celtic holiday season. Samhain is known to be the night when the barrier between worlds is whisper-thin and the spirits mingle among the living and all sorts of mayhem ensues. Join the boys as they tell tales of ghosts, banshees, and the Undead with fiendishly fine music from Dallahan, Shane Mcgowan, Marc Gunn, Rosemary Clooney (Official), Sinéad O'Connor, Lonnie Donegan, Van Morrison (Official), Credence Clearwater Revival, T...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - October 21, 2015Hailing from County Clare, Sharon Shannon has performed with a veritable who's who of rock, folk and Irish music heroes over the years. From her start in legendary trad band Arcady to her stint as one of The Waterboys to her collaborations with the likes of Jackson Browne, Sinead O'Connor, Dónal Lunny, Steve Earle, Elvis Costello and so many more, she has delighted us with nearly three decades of eclectic genre-bending music and songs culminating with her award at IBAMChicago 2015. Tune in tonight as she adds Mike and Tim to her esteemed list of collaborators! Sharon stops in the W...
2015-10-221h 11Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - October 7, 2015Tonight on Windy City Irish Radio, Chicago Irish harpist Aislinn Gagliardi brings a much needed touch of class to the studio with classic tunes and music from her upcoming release The Thin Place. Mike, Tim and Aislinn talk about the new album and her big record release party at Chief O’Neill’s on October 28th. Continuing the barrage of high culture, the Queen of Knox Avenue, seanache Kathy O'Neill, regales the lads with a whimsical story of her childhood days in the Garden State. Finally, showing that we CAN have our cake and eat it too, Sean Cleland from the Iris...
2015-10-071h 05Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - September 30, 2015As September fades and the first leaves fall, Tim and Mike bring on the night with songs and stories to warm up the autumn air. And there's a toast to the hopeful plea to win just once that comes with Chicago baseball in October.. With music from The Fureys, The Mickey Finns, The Saw Doctors, Limerick's Goitse, Wisconsin's own, The Tooles, Mick Jagger with The Chieftains, Damien Dempsey, Scythian and The Tartan Terrors. The boys also preview the Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas concert at Old Town School of Folk Music and the The High Kings big show at IBAMChicago 2015...
2015-09-301h 03Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Raido - September 23, 2015Tonight Mike and Tim are thrilled to welcome into the studio, on their first U.S. Tour and in their first stateside radio interview, Ireland's The Led Farmers! With classical training, All-Ireland winning talent and a unique sound all of their own, the lads tear up the Windy City Irish Studios with infectious musical stylings sure to get your toes tapping. From traditional Irish to contemporary songcraft to what might best be described as Prog Folk, The Led Farmers bring the party to Windy City Irish Radio and tonight we bring that party to you! Join Mike Shevlin and Tim...
2015-09-241h 01Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - September 16, 2015Irish folk music legend, Liam Clancy, would have turned 80 years old this month. On tonight's show, Mike and Tim pay tribute to the man Bob Dylan called "The best ballad singer I've ever heard in my life." We also chat with former Chicagoan and Trinity Academy of Irish Dance instructor, dancer and fiddle player, Katie Grennan, and play tracks from her new release Between Worlds. Also featuring music from Mary Black, Imelda May, Eileen Ivers and an iBAM preview with Sharon Shannon and The High Kings. Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor each Wednesday night on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and...
2015-09-171h 01Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - August 26, 2015 - 2nd Anniversary SpecialWE'RE TWO! Time sure does fly when you're having fun and this week on Windy City Irish Radio Tim and Mike reminisce about all the fun they've had over their two years on the air on the anniversary of their very first show. Yes, we've hit the (hopefully not so) Terrible Twos and tonight we celebrate with a special 90 MINUTE BIRTHDAY BROADCAST. Tune in as the boys remember in-studio highlights from Chicago poet, songwriter, and chanteuse Jamie O'Reilly, troubadour Kevin Flynn & The Avondale Ramblers, Sones de Mexico Ensemble with Sean Cleland Music, singer/songwriter extraordinaire Michael McDermott, Windy City Irish...
2015-08-271h 32Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - August 19, 2015This week on Windy City Irish Radio, Tim and Mike are taking care of business with an Irish tribute to the the King of Rock and Roll, ELVIS PRESLEY. Join the boys for stories, tunes, and songs from Maura O'Connell, Open The Door For Three, The Waterboys, Liz Carroll, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Barleyjuice, The Gothard Sisters, Thin Lizzy, The Makem and Spain Brothers, Sinead O'Connor, the King himself, Elvis Presley, and a very special Windy City Irish Radio exclusive from Michael McDermott and Heather Horton. Tune in to hear Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor each Wednesday night...
2015-08-191h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - August 5, 2015Tonight on Windy City Irish Radio, we welcome Cliff Carlson from the Irish American News into the studio as the talk turns to IBAMChicago 2015. Featuring the 100th Anniversary Commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising, iBAM presents a comprehensive weekend of Celtic culture in all its flavors starting with a Gala Awards Dinner on Friday, October 9th and a two-day program Saturday October 10th and Sunday October 11th culminating with concerts from the great Sharon Shannon on Saturday and The High Kings on Sunday at the Irish American Heritage Center. Tune in for music from them and a brand new song from...
2015-08-0659 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - July 1, 2015This week on Windy City Irish Radio, Yankee Doodle Dandies, Tim Taylor and Mike Shevlin, explore the Irish influence on the Declaration of Independence and the founding of these United States of America in 1776. There were eight signers of Irish descent, with names such as Carroll, McKean, Rutledge, Lynch, Thornton and yes, Taylor. The boys celebrate our nation's birth with music and songs from none other than the great Jimmy Cagney, Scythian, folk music legend Pete Seeger with The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, The Tossers, U2 and pipes n fiddle (piob agus fidil) and mark the long strange trip...
2015-07-011h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - June 24, 2015Windy City Irish Radio kicks off the official start of summer with a sizzling lineup of music from Paul Brady with Rodney Crowell, Sligo's own Kieran Lunday, internet sensation Father Ray Kelly, Flogging Molly, Dallahan, Anthony Thistlethwaite with Sharon Shannon and Dónal Lunny, Richie Brandt, and Hair of the Dog. And Tim and Mike again preview the upcoming Irish Fest at Irish American Heritage Center with Michael McDermott of The Westies, Scythian, Makem-Spain Brothers, Kennedy's Kitchen and Gaelic Storm. Join Tim Taylor and Mike Shevlin each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm CST on WSBC 1240AM Chicago, WCFJ 1470AM or listen to the podcast at w
2015-06-251h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Raido - June 10, 2015The Quest to the Fest begins tonight as the boys welcome Noel Rice of Chicago trad favorites, Baal Tinne, and the Academy of Irish Music in studio to preview their appearance this Friday, June 11th, as part of Salon Concerts Chicago and next month at Irish Fest at the Irish American Heritage Center. Mike and Tim also have a chat with William J. Kelley of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (Div.1) to promote the AOH's upcoming "Salute the Troops" fundraiser on July 2nd at the IAHC. Also featuring music from Gaelic Storm, We Banjo 3, Scythian, The Waterboys, The Tossers and...
2015-06-1059 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - May 6, 2015April showers bring May flowers and May flowers bring festival season to the Windy City. This week on Windy City Irish Radio, Tim and Mike preview the upcoming Gaelic Park Irish Fest scene with music from The High Kings and the Young Dubliners, celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Sones de Mexico Ensemble and Sean Cleland's Academy of Irish Music, and send birthday greetings to a New York busker named Bono, the great Christy Moore, the Red-Headed Stranger himself, Willie Nelson, and folk music icon, Pete Seeger. It's a show so full of action it makes Avengers: Age of Ultron look...
2015-05-061h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - April 29, 2015With the biggest selling single in the history of the Irish music charts, three Number 1 singles, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Irish Meteor Music Awards, you would think that Leo Moran of The Saw Doctors had hit the pinnacle of his rock n roll music career. But not until tonight has he had the opportunity to join Mike and Tim on Windy City Irish Radio. Tune in as the lads chat with Leo in advance of his big show with Anthony Thistlethwaite at the Irish American Heritage Center this Friday night. With plenty of music from Leo & Anto and the Saw...
2015-04-291h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - April 22, 2015This weekend, The Irish American Hall of Fame inducts nine new members at a black-tie gala at the Irish American Heritage Center. Tonight, in the final chapter of a three-part series honoring this year's class of inductees, Tim and Mike discuss the comic genius of Loyola University Chicago and Saint Ignatius College Prep graduate Bob Newhart, the golfing prowess of Ben Hogan, and the lasting impact on Old Saint Patrick's Cathedral and Catholic Extension's of Father Jack Wall. Tune in for songs and stories commemorating the 99th anniversary of the Easter Rising with music from Tupelo, Pleraca, Hair of the...
2015-04-221h 03Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - April 15, 2015On April 25th, The Irish American Hall of Fame inducts nine new members at a black-tie gala at the Irish American Heritage Center. Tonight, in part two of a three-part series in honor of this year's class of inductees, Tim and Mike kick up their heels and honor actor/director/singer/dancer and entertainer extraordinaire Gene Kelly, Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Founder Mother Frances Warde, and the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and founder of the Human Genome Project, Dr. Francis Collins, MD, PhD. Tune in for music from Mr. Kelly and Dr. Collins themselves as well as...
2015-04-151h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - April 8, 2015On Saturday April 25th, The Irish American Hall of Fame inducts nine new members at a black-tie gala at the Irish American Heritage Center. To celebrate the 2015 inductees to the Hall of Fame, Windy City Irish Radio will air a three-part series in honor of this year's class. Tonight, in part one of three, we feature Academy Award winning actor/director/writer John Huston, retired CEO of Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, Sr. Sheila Lyne, and Supreme Court of Illinois Justice and Special Olympics co-founder, Anne McGlone Burke. Mike and Tim also visit with playwright Jim Lynch in anticipation of his new production...
2015-04-081h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - April 1, 2015Ahead of his widely anticipated announcement to run for President in the 2016 bid for the White House, Vice President, Joe Biden, stops at the Windy City Irish Radio studios for an exclusive interview. The Belfast Cowboy, Van Morrison, performs live in the Windy City Irish Radio studios promoting a series of small venue concerts in the Chicagoland Metropolitan area and a few lucky listeners will win tickets to the, yet unknown, venue. Julie Proudfoot, Executive Director and Founder of the Artemisia Theatre stops by to discuss the debut of Jaki McCarrick's Belfast Girls, a play about five young women in...
2015-04-021h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - St. Patrick's Day SpecialFrom his analogical shamrock teachings of Christianity, to his legendary expulsion of ophidian creatures, the "Apostle of Ireland", St. Patrick, is once again celebrated by virtue of devotion, tradition, and legend with music, dance, song and a celebratory toast or two. Join Tim Taylor and Mike Shevlin for an evening celebrating the first Bishop of Armagh with a visit from the Lord Mayor of County Cork, Alan Coleman, an Irish Coffee tasting and demonstration from Foynes Irish Coffee Champion, Michael Magner, a visit from Muck Brother Aidan O'Toole, a visit from the Queen of Knox Avenue, Kathy O'Neill, and music...
2015-03-131h 30Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - March 4, 2015Remember the Alamo? We do. The story of the Irish in the great state of Texas is long and varied culminating with the events of March 6, 1836 in San Antonio. Tune in as Mike and Tim discuss how brave Irishmen did their damndest to save the Alamo with names such as Bowie, Travis, Bailey, Burns, McCafferty, McGee, McKinney and of course, Davy Crockett scattered among those who lost their lives in the siege that we commemorate this week on the anniversary of the battle. Hear music from We Banjo 3, Liz Carroll, Leo & Anto of The Saw Doctors, Texas icon Doug Sahm...
2015-03-051h 05Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - February 25, 2015This week on Windy City Irish Radio, Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor strongly suggest that you tip your bartenders and SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!
As the St. Patrick's Day Season begins, we are all the beneficiaries of an embarrassment of musical riches with sessions all over the city at pubs such as Johnny O'Hagan's and The Abbey Pub as well as live touring acts at clubs all over town.
Upcoming shows that we preview this week:
Scythian with The Chancey Brothers at BallyDoyle Downers Grove in Downers Grove this Saturday
Wolfe Tones Official Fan Page and The Abbey Pub and Chicago Gaelic Park this F...
2015-02-2658 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - Mardi Gras SpecialCarnival comes to the Windy City Irish Radio studios as Mike and Tim "Laissez les bons temps rouler" in a tuneful bacchanalia connecting the green fields of Ireland to the bayou swamps of the Crescent City. Tune in for lagniappe and a 90 minute EXTENDED PODCAST celebrating the rich musical kinship between the Irish and the denizens of the city of New Orleans and proving that Guinness does indeed go well with Gumbo! Over 90 minutes, you'll hear from the Godfather of Zydeco Music, Clifton Chenier, Scythian, Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet, Flogging Molly, Eileen Ivers, Beth Patterson & Patrick O'Flaherty, Wayne Toups, Zachary...
2015-02-181h 27Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - February 11, 2015Tim Taylor and Mike Shevlin, Windy City Irish Radio's very own pedagogues of love, pull back their bow and let their arrows flow straight back to your radio tonight with a Valentine's Day extravaganza that'll sure satisfy those looking for love in all the wrong places. Join Mike and Tim for a night of love and romance with music from Elvis Costello, Pogues, Finbar Furey, Mary Black, Flogging Molly, Tommy Makem & Liam Clancy, Luka Bloom, Gaelic Storm, Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová, Sinead O'Connor, The Waterboys, Dublin City Ramblers, De Dannan, & Van Morrison. Our very own "Governess of Love", Annette Co...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - February 4, 2015Despite the mighty cold and the heart-atttack snow, the boys have ensconced themselves in the Windy City Irish Radio studios to bring you an action-packed hour of awfully good craic. Aidan O'Toole from the band, ANISH, joins us in studio promoting their upcoming Salon Concert Series: ANISH at the IAHC. With birthday tributes abound, Mike and Tim celebrate lives lived to the fullest and remember lives lost too soon with music from Ziggy Marley and The Chieftains, Makem-Spain Brothers, Black 47, Hair of the Dog Emish, Joan Osborne, Old Blind Dogs, Imelda May, The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, and Nanci Griffith. Join Mike Shevli...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - January 28, 2015.mp3
This week on Windy City Irish Radio, the boys go to the theatre with Director Jonathan Berry and Artistic Director Peter Moore of the Steep Theatre Company to discuss their brand new production of Irish playwright Ross Dungan's The Life and Sort of Death of Eric Argyle. Tim Taylor and Mike Shevlin also tell tales of Irish Patron Saint Brigid and play music commemorating that day that was Bloody Sunday (1972). All in one hour. Really. Tune in for music from Hothouse Flowers, Susan McKeown and Chanting House, The Gothard Sisters, Christy Moore, The Mickey Finns, Lisa Bresnan, Mick Moloney , The...
2015-01-2858 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - January 21, 2015
Winter doldrums got you down? Have you lost that spring in your step? We here at Windy City Irish Radio feel that it is our civic duty as public servants of the airwaves to help you get through the blue moods that the dead of winter brings. In short, it's time to PEP YOU UP! Tune in for spirited tunes of good cheer and foot-tapping syncopation from the likes of Gaelic Storm, Leahy, The Saw Doctors, The Elders, The High Kings, Pogues, The Willis Clan, Socks in the Frying Pan, Dougie MacLean, Damien Dempsey, and Young Dubliners. Join Mike Shevlin...
2015-01-211h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - December 17, 2014It's a Holly Jolly Christmas in the Windy City Irish Radio studios! Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost definitely nipping at your nose, and yuletide carols being spun by the likes of special guests Rory Makem of Makem-Spain Brothers, The Chancey Brothers, Kevin Flynn from Kevin Flynn & The Avondale Ramblers, Kathy Cowan, Mark Piekarz, Brendan Byrne, Katie Maloney, and Katrina Byrne plus music from Pogues, Orla Fallon Official Page, The Gleasons, and the hit Irish Christmas single by Eleanor McEvoy and Tupelo leadman, James Cramer. It's an Irish Christmas party from our house to yours! Tune in to WSBC 1240 AM or WCFJ...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - December 10, 2014Let's hear a Ho! Ho! Ho! and off we go as Mike and Tim discuss the legend of St. Nicholas (or Daidí na Nollag or Father Christmas or Santa Claus) and his Irish "roots" in honor of his feast day! Tune in to Windy City Irish Radio as the boys officially kick off the Christmas season with tunes of the yuletide season from the likes of The Saw Doctors, Bing Crosby, Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet, Larry Kirwan, Ashley Davis, The Irish Rovers, Ashley MacIsaac, Wild Colonial Bhoys, WALLIS BIRD Official Page, The Henry Girls and so much more. Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor...
2014-12-111h 02Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - December 3, 2014From "Turkey to Tinsel", Tim and Mike usher in the Christmas season with a special interview with Cherish the Ladies founding member, Joanie Madden on the eve of their special Christmas concert at The Old Town School of Folk Music. Tonight we spotlight the ladies with music from Nanci Griffith, Liz Carroll, Emmylou Harris, Dolores Keane, Mary Black, Sinead O'Connor, Eileen Ivers, Imelda May, Solas, Maura O'Connell with DeDannan, Eleanor McEvoy, The Wailing Jennys and, of course, music from Cherish the Ladies. Join Tim and Mike each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm live 1240AM WSBC Chicago and 1470AM Chicago...
2014-12-041h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - November 26, 2014 - Happy ThanksgivingOver the river and through the woods to the Windy City Irish Radio studio we go as the lads celebrate an Irish Thanksgiving holiday. Join Mike and Tim as they carve The Byrds and pass The Cranberries and explain how the Irish saved Thanksgiving! Tune in for musical giblets from Gaelic Storm, Delbert McClinton, The Tossers, The Gothard Sisters, Mary Black, Frances Black, òran mór, Beth Patterson, Patrick O'Flaherty, and more. Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor live each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470AM Chicago Heights for the best in Irish mu...
2014-11-271h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - November 19, 2014It's another rollicking good time in the Windy City Irish Radio studios this week as Tim and Mike unwrap some early Christmas presents with new music from Eileen Ivers, Damien Rice, Wexford's Luan Parle Official Fanpage, and master musicians and Raelach Records recording artists, Tony McMahon and Steve Cooney. Featuring a tribute to former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne and the last call of Irish rockers, Black 47, tune in for music from Screaming Orphans, Cathie Ryan, and Frances Black. Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor live each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470AM Chicago...
2014-11-191h 02Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - November 12, 2014This week Windy City Irish Radio pays tribute to our veterans (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs), past and present, for their sacrifice, duty and honor to our country. Mike and Tim throw in a set of music that will bring you back to the 80's including a flashback to Irish-American Present Ronald Reagan (The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation) Tune in for music from Liam Clancy, Mark Knopfler, Steve Earle with The Del McCoury Band, The Chancey Brothers, Doc Watson with The Chieftains, SLIDE, Patrick Street, The 4 Of Us, Maura O'Connell with Cherish the Ladies and new music from Offaly's Brendan Keeley and the Makem-Spa...
2014-11-131h 01Windy 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 - October 29, 2014 - Halloween SpecialFrom ghoulies and ghosties, and long-leggedy beasties, and things that go bump in the studio, something wicked this way comes as we celebrate the Samhain season! Tune in as we walk with the spirits of the Underworld on their day of days with music both spooky and creepy by Scythian, Celtic Cross, Screaming Orphans, The Elders, The Fenians, Luka Bloom, Finvarra, Mary Black, Runa, Emish, Imelda May, Socks in the Frying Pan, Wicked Tinkers, John Fogerty, Sinead O'Connor, Bing Crosby and the Andrew sisters, John Lennon, Enya, Vic Mizzy, Chuck Berry, Mairi Campbell & David Francis and so much more that will make your blood curdle and your hair st...
2014-10-301h 36Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - October 22, 2014The autumnal season is upon us and Indian Summer graces Chicago this week. What better way to celebrate harvest time than with Windy City Irish Radio and music from Van Morrison (Official), Moxie, Lisa Hannigan, Tupelo with the U.S. debut of their new single with Eleanor McEvoy,(Eleanor McEvoy Music), a new single off of Mary Black's latest album Down the Crooked Road - The Soundtrack, featuring rockabilly superstar, Imelda May, a song from the just released new album from Hozier, The Commitments, Limerick's own Peter O'Malley and a special farewell tribute to our good friends The Mickey Finns. Join Mike Shevlin...
2014-10-221h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - October 15, 2014It's got a good beat and you can dance to it... Join Windy City Irish Radio's uplifting show with music from Paddy A Go Go featuring Pat McGuire, Barleyjuice, The Saw Doctors, Black 47, Open The Door For Three, Damien Dempsey, Carbon Leaf, The Chieftains with Sinead O'Connor, Glen Hansard, Téada, The Killdares and much, much more. Listen to Tim and Mike live each Wednesday evening from 8pm to 9pm on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470AM Chicago Heights. For more information contact Tim Taylor or Mike Shevlin at tim.taylor@windycityirishradio.com or mike.shevlin@windycityirishradio.com.
2014-10-161h 01Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - October 8, 2014Irish Tenor, Anthony Kearns, calls into the studio to promote his upcoming concert sponsored by Peggy Kinnane's at the Metropolis Theatre in Arlington Heights, IL on October 27, 2014 and promote the new release of his CD "WTIH A SONG IN MY HEART". Mike and Tim also celebrate the blood moon with music by The Waterboys as well as music from We Banjo 3, Kennedy's Kitchen, Paddy Casey, a tribute to Monty Python, The Cheiftans with John Prine, Sharon Shannon with The Cartoon Thieves, Barleyjuice, Teada, Horslips, Luka Bloom and much, much more. Listen to Windy City Irish Radio live each Wednesday night...
2014-10-0857 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - October 1, 2014iBAM fournders, Cliff Carlson and Kathy Curry, stop in at the Windy City Irish Radio studios to promote the upcoming IBAM Chicago 2014 at the Irish American Heritage Center featuring music from honoree, Paddy Reilly, The High Kings, and Mundy along with music clips from honoree and actor, John Mahoney, and a clip from comedian Joe Rooney. Also, music from the Cranberries, Leahy, Flogging Molly, Liz Carroll, The Prodigals, The Boomtown Rats, Orla Fallon and much, much more. Listen live each week from 8pm to 9pm on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470AM Chicago Heights on our website at www.windycityirishradio...
2014-10-021h 20Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - September 24, 2014Mike and Tim set the stage for the upcoming Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers square off this Sunday and pay tribute to the Scots epic movement and fight for independence with songs from Dougie MacLean and Tannahill Weavers. Also, a set for the upcoming IBAMChicago 2014 at the Irish American Heritage Center with music from The High Kings, Mundy, Paddy Reilly, and honoree, John Mahoney. Also music to honor the anniversary of Irish American Hall of Famers, Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney's 1927 "long count" fight at Soldier Field, The "Boss" and "Mullingar Man" Bruce Springsteen's 60th Birthday, new music from up and coming N...
2014-09-2559 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - September 17, 2014Ballad singer, songwriter, poet, performer & entrepreneur, Jamie O'Reilly, stops in to promote her upcoming appearances at the Irish American Heritage Center for her September 26th Salon Concert Series, "Songs of a Catholic Childhood" and her October 5th "Literary Salon Celtic Women Tea" at the upcoming iBAM Festival. Also music from IBAM artists Mundy and The High Kings, U2, The Dubliners, Sinead O'Connor and Ed Sheeran. Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor live each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm CST. Contact Tim or Mike at tim.taylor@windycityirishradio.com or mike.shevlin@windycityirishradio.com.
2014-09-181h 01Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - September 3, 2014This week it's a special birthday tribute to Liam Clancy, the youngest and last surviving member of the of the influential Irish folk group, The Clancy Brothers. Liam, born on September 2nd, 1935, was once described as the "...greatest ballad singer ever." by close friend, Bob Dylan and as "...one of the four greatest Irishman in the world." by longtime Irish talk show host, Gay Byrne. Join Mike Shevlin and @Tim Taylor for an hour of music from Liam Clancy, Colm Mac Con Iomaire, Glen Hansard, Emish, Leo Moran and Anthony Thistlethwaite, Reeltime, Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, Phil Coulter, Dón...
2014-09-041h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - 1st Anniversary Show - August 20, 2014Windy City Irish Radio celebrates it's first birthday with a 90-minute special highlighting the best in-studio performances of the year. Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor for the birthday bash on Wednesday evening from 8pm to 9:30pm on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470AM with music from Rory Makem from the Makem-Spain Brothers, Liz Carroll, Pin Drop Theatre, The Chancey Brothers, Patrick and Karen Cannady, with Donald Terao, Sean Cleland with Donald Tereo and Dale Dahl, Kevin Flynn & The Avondale Ramblers, Windy Irish Tenor, Mark Pierkarz. Traditional Irish Music Supergroup, Téada, The Academy of Irish Music, and much, much m...
2014-08-201h 27Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - August 13, 2014Windy City Irish Radio remembers a lot of "lasts" on this week's episodes. 1.) In remembrance of Elvis Presley's "last" day, Windy City Irish Radio celebrates the memory of the King of Rock and Roll with an Irish tribute.
2.) Black 47's "last" show in Chicago this Friday, August 15th, at the Beverly Arts Center
3.) Co-host, Tim Taylor, celebrates his last year in his 30's with a special birthday wish and tribute.
Here all this and music from Mundy, Carlos Nunez, De Dannan, Elvis Presley, We Banjo 3, Dougie MacLean, Andy Irvine & Donal Lunny, Planxty, and Damien Dempsey. Join Mike Shevlin and Tim...
2014-08-141h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - August 6, 2014.mp3Monica Dougherty drops by to promote her new book titled Rose's Ring and Noel Rice and The Academy of Irish Music perform live the Windy City Irish Radio Studios ahead of their opening for the upcoming Donal Lunny and Andy Irvine Concert at the Irish American Heritage Center. Join Mike and Tim for an hour of literature and music with songs from Tommy Makem, U2, Scythian, The Boxty and much much more. Listen live each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm on WSBC 1240AM and WCFJ 1470AM or on our website at www.windycityirishradio.com. Contact us for requests, dedications...
2014-08-0659 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - July 30, 2014Tim redeems himself after sleepy July 23rd set with a blood pumping, feet stomping, energetic mix of music from Irish and Irish American bands including The Mickey Finns, Screaming Orphans, Barleyjuice, Black 47, The Elders, The Irish Rovers, The Swaggerin' Growlers, Tartan Terrors, Celtic Cross, Thin Lizzy, Imelda May and Tupelo. Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470AM Chicago Heights or on our website at www.windycityirishradio.com. Contact us at tim.taylor@windycityirishradio.com or mike.shevlin@windycityirishradio.com.
2014-07-311h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - July 23, 2014.mp3Ireland native supergroup, Teada, stops in to the Windy City Irish Radio studios for an hour of traditional Irish music during their weeklong stay in Chicago and ahead of their tour in the Wolverine State. Join Teada, Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor for an hour of the best traditional Irish music plus music from County Kerry greats Ferel Folk, Sean Garvey, Amerien, all time favorite, Van Morrison, and our southside sweetheart, Liz Carroll. Join Mike and Tim live each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and WCFJ 12470AM Chicago Heights. You can contact Tim or Mike...
2014-07-241h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - July 16, 2014Inasmuch as calm has been restored to Gaelic Park and the Irish American Heritage Center since their summer festivals, controlled chaos marches on in the Windy City Irish Radio studios. Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor feature music from Carbon Leaf, The Gothard Sisters, Seven Nations, upcoming studio guests, Teada, Terri Hendrix, Makem and Spain, Finbar Furey & Mary Black, I Draw Slow, Damaris Woods, B.B. King featuring Van Morrison, and The Saw Doctors. Join Mike and Tim live each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm CDT on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470 AM Chicago Heights for a night of Irish...
2014-07-171h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - July 9, 2014Windy City Irish Radio celebrates The Irish American Heritage Center's Annual Irish Festival held July 11th through the 13th at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago. Tonight Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor host a jam packed show featuring bands playing at Irish Fest including The Tossers, Gaelic Storm, The Mickey Finns, Kevin Flynn and the Avondale Ramblers, Derek Warfield and the Young Wolftones, The Kildares, Emish, The Chancey Brothers along with an exclusive interview from Tim Smith of the Kildares. Join Mike and Tim each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm CST on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470AM...
2014-07-091h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - July 2, 2014 - Independence Day!In honor of the United States' 238th birthday, Mike and Tim celebrate our nation's independence with a 4th of July tribute with songs from Pete Seeger with the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, The Wild Colonial Boys, The "Mullingar Man", Bruce Springsteen, Frank Patterson and John McCormick and Irish American Heritage Center headliners, The Tossers, and a special in-studio appearance by the Windy City Irish Radio Tenor, Mark Piekarz as well as a music from Gaelic Storm and an exclusive interview with band member, Pat Murphy. A special birthday tribute to the "Yankee Doodle Dandy" himself, George M. Cohan with...
2014-07-021h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - June 25, 2014Kevin Flynn and the Avondale Ramblers stop in at the Windy City Irish Radio Studios on the heels of their recent album release THE BROKEN PAVEMENT OF AVONDALE and ahead of their upcoming show at the Irish American Heritage Center's Irish Fest. Join Mike and Tim for in-studio sessions with Kevin Flynn and the boys and more music from other Irish Festers including The Mickey Finns, The Tossers, Emish, Derek Warfield, Rory Gallagher and much more. Listen to Tim and Mike live each Wednesday from 8pm to 9pm CDT. Contact us at tim.taylor@windycityirishradio.com or mike.shevlin@windycityirishradio...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - June 18, 2014Super Group and Irish American Heritage Center Salon Concert Performers, Sean Clelland, Dale Dahl and Donald Terao grace the Windy City Irish Radio Studios for a night of Traditional Irish Music. Summer finally arrives to Windy City Irish Radio with a summer solstice tribute from Thin Lizzy as well as music from Gaelic Storm, Synthian, The Kildares, Emmy Lou Harris, Delores Keene, and Mary Black, Brother Crowe, The Cheiftains and Brafferton Village. Listen to Mike and Tim each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470AM Chicago or send us an email, compliment or request...
2014-06-191h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - June 11, 2014On the heals of their upcoming single release, Windy City Irish Radio debuts Tupelo's newest song titled THE SHIFTING GROUND. Also, Mike and Tim get all literary with their tributes to William B. Yates and a Bloomsday tribute to James Joyce with music from Cherish the Ladies, Cyril Cusack, The Waterboys, The Chieftans & Carolina Chocolate Drops, Kennedy's Kitchen, Gaelic Storm, The High Kings, Luka Bloom, Hozier, De Dannan, Cormack O'Mahoney and a Father's Day Tribute by the Larkin Moran Brothers. Join Mike and Tim live each Wednesday from 8pm to 9pm on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470AM Chicago Heights...
2014-06-1659 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radiio - May 28, 2014Director, Nick Bowling, from the TimeLine Theatre Company stops by the Windy City Irish Radio studios to discuss the Chicago premiered musical, Juno, based on the book and film, Juno and the Paycock (film), featuring Marya Grandy, Ron Rains, and Emily Glick. Tonight we also feature music from Liz Carroll, The Chancey Brothers, Maura O'Connell, Sting, Red Hot Chili Pipers, The Chieftains with The Low Anthem, and Patty Griffin. And a special birthday tribute to President John Fitzgerald Kennedy by the Dublin City Ramblers. Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor each Wednesday evening from 8pm to 9pm live on WSBC 1240 AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470 A...
2014-05-2859 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - May 21, 2014Nothing marks the unofficial start of summer than Memorial Day and Gaelic Park's 28th Annual Irish Fest. Tonight Mike and Tim celebrate Gaelic Park's Irish Fest with music from the Makem and Spain Brothers, The Gothard Sisters, The Elders, The High Kings, The Makem Brothers, Black 47 and the Screaming Orphans. Join Mike and Tim each Wednesday night live from 8pm to 9pm CST on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470AM Chicago Heights. For more information on Windy City Irish Radio, you can access our website at windycityirishradio.com or by contacting Tim Taylor at tim.taylor@windycityirishradio.com or Mike...
2014-05-211h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - May 14, 2014Martin Hayes and Denis Cahill of The Gloaming grace the Windy City Irish Radio Studios fresh off their concert performing for sitting President of Ireland, Michael Higgins, at Royale Albert Hall, playing along side with Elvis Costello, Imelda Mae, and Glen Hansard. Martin and Denis share their experiences on the road and recall their early Chicago days and the Abbey Pub and talk about their upcoming concert at the Old Town School of Music. Noel Rice, member of Baal Tinne and founder of the Academy of Irish Music, also drops in to promote his upcoming Salon concert at the Irish...
2014-05-1458 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - May 7, 2014May flowers, Mother's Day and Gaelic Park Irish Fest all point to signs that Spring is finally upon us. Also a special remembrance of political activist, Bobby Sands. Join Tim Taylor and Mike Shevlin for stories and songs of Spring, paying tribute to mom, and the upcoming Irish Fest at Chicago Gaelic Park featuring music from Mary Black, The Screaming Orphans, The Elders, Katie McMahon, Black 47, Open The Door for Three, Patrick O'Flaherty, Scythian and the Indulgers. Listen live each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm CST on WSBC 1470AM Chicago and WCFJ 1240AM Chicago Heights. Learn more about Windy...
2014-05-0759 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - April 30, 2014The Bard of Windy City Irish Radio, Rory Makem, son of the great Tommy Makem, graces our studios once again with guitars in hand, stories to tell and songs to sing. Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor for a night of Irish and Folk songs by Rory Makem and music from Imelda May, Martin Hayes, Tupelo, Leo & Anto of the Saw Doctors, and a birthday Tribute to singer songwriter, Willie Nelson. Listen to Windy City Irish Radio each Wednesday night on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and WCFJ 1240AM Chicago Heights from 8pm to 9pm CST or on our podcast after each...
2014-05-0159 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - April 23, 2014April 23rd Marks the 1000th Anniversary of Ireland's High King, Brian Boru, who died in the Battle of Clantarf in 1014 AD and April 24th marks the 98th Anniversary of the Easter Rising in Ireland. Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor to commemorate Brian Boru and the Easter Rising through stories and music from The Elders, The Wolftones, Joe and Joanie Madden, The Clancy Brothers with Tommy Makem, The Saw Doctors, The Celtic Fiddlers, John Burke, Michael Cooney & Terry Connelly and Tommy Makem. Listen live each week on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470AM Chicago each Wednesday evening from 8pm to 9...
2014-04-231h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - April 16, 2014What does Easter, the Titanic, and Abraham Lincoln all have in common? Windy City Irish Radio celebrates the arrival of Easter Sunday, and commemorates the 102nd anniversary of the Titanic sinking and the 149th anniversary of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Join hosts Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor for an hour of stories and music by U2, We Banjo 3, Eileen Ivers, Gaelic Storm, The Celtic Fiddlers, Irish Volunteers, Glen Hansard, The Saw Doctors, James Taylor, and Steve Goodman. Find us and Like Us on Facebook! Listen live each Wednesday night at 8pm on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470AM Chicago Heights. Contact us at tim...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - April 9, 2014The Irish American Hall of Fame will induct nine new members on April 12, 2014 at a black-tie gala at the Irish American Heritage Center. Windy City Irish Radio celebrates the 2014 inductees to the Hall of Fame in a three part broadcast. Tonight's broadcast, the third of three, celebrates the legacy of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, Mother Mary Frances Clarke and Philadelphia Athletics catcher, manager and owner, Connie Mack. Also this evening, Mike and Tim honor our Hometown Heroes, Maureen O'Looney and Peter O'Brien. Join Mike and Tim for an hour of Irish music and stories celebrating the Irish American Hall of Fame...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - April 2, 2014The Irish American Hall of Fame will induct nine new members on April 12, 2014 at a black-tie gala at the Irish American Heritage Center. Windy City Irish Radio celebrates the 2014 inductees to the Hall of Fame in a three part broadcast. Tonight's broadcast, the second of three, celebrates the legacy the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan, The Father of the American Navy, Commodore John Barry, and Apollo 11 astronaut, Brigadier General Michael Collins. Also this evening, Mike and Tim honor our Hometown Heroes, Maureen O'Looney and Peter O'Brien. Join Mike and Tim for an hour of Irish music and...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - March 26, 2014The Irish American Hall of Fame will induct nine new members on April 12, 2014 at a black-tie gala at the Irish American Heritage Center. Windy City Irish Radio celebrates the 2014 inductees to the Hall of Fame in a three part broadcast. Tonight's broadcast, the first of three, celebrates the legacy of labor advocate, agitator and hell raiser, Mary Harris "Mother" Jones, AFL-CIO Founder and former President, George Meany, and Mr. Lord of the Dance, Michael Flatley. Join Tim Taylor and Mike Shevlin to celebrate the legacy of this year's inductees through stories and music. You can listen live on WSBC 1240 AM...
2014-03-261h 00Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - March 19, 2014Everyone may be Irish on St. Patrick's Day but in the Windy City Irish Radio studios we're always Irish. Despite our post-St. Pat's weariness, the show must go on and on it goes! Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor for an evening of new music wtih an interview with James Cramer from the Dublin-based band, Tupelo, as well as songs from their new album, Push On. Also music from Black 47, The Sawdoctors, Cherish the Ladies, The High Kings, Solas, Andrew Bird and The Pogues. Listen to Windy City Irish Radio live each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm on WSBC 1240...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - March 12, 2014 - St. Patrick's DaySt. Patrick was born in England in 385AD, was captured by pirates as a child and brought to Ireland, at which time he was called to Christianity. He escaped his captors and returned to Ireland as a missionary. In his teachings, he combined Irish pagan beliefs with Christian sacraments, devising the Celtic Cross. St. Patrick is honored around the world on March 17th, the anniversary of his death in 461AD. Windy City Irish Radio pays homage to St. Patrick in a 90-minute St. Patrick's Day broadcast. Tonight we welcome Miread Nesbitt, one of the newest members of the Celtic Woman...
2014-03-121h 29Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - March 5, 2014March to Windy City Irish Radio is like December to Santa Claus -- It's another busy evening in the studio. The Southside Irish Parade has been the cornerstone of St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the Beverly neighborhood since 1979 and this year's parade on March 16th continues that longstanding tradition. Southside native, George Nedved with the South South Irish Parade Committee, stops in at the Windy City Irish Studios to tell us all about this year's parade. Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor in the studio for all-things St. Patrick's Day along with music and a birthday celebration for the City...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - February 26, 2014"Laissez les bons temps rouler" or "Lig na hamanna maithe dul aghaigh"! However you like to say it, it's Marti Gras Time, Irish-style. Traditional Irish Music and Cajun Music both have roots in the Celtic nations of Ireland and the Brittany region of France. New Orleans, as the second largest port of immigration in the U.S., has a deep rich Irish history from the Irish Channel neighborhood to Pat O'Brien's! Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor tonight for their Irish Mardi Gras with music from Beausoliel to Elvis Costello and from Michael Doucet to Nathalie McMaster. Listen live on...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - February 19, 2014Traditional Irish music graces the studios of Windy City Irish Radio with Pat & Karen Cannady along with Donald Terao performing live and singer, songwriter, composer and musician Linda Marie Smith stops in to discuss her March 1st show at the Irish American Heritage Center and CD release of MEARRA: SELKIE OF THE SEA. Join Tim Taylor and Mike Shevlin for a night of music and Irish happenings. You can listen to Mike and Tim live each Wednesday on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470AM Chicago Heights. Contact Windy City Irish Radio at tim.taylor@windycityirishradio.com and find more information...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - February 12, 2014February 9, 1964, The Beatles made their U.S. debut on the Ed Sullivan Show to an audience of screaming girls, thus beginning the British Invasion. The Beatles not only claimed Irish roots but expressed the plight of the Irish in their music. Their music, in turn, has been covered by Irish bands from Brian Hebert to Maura O'Connell to U2. Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor from Windy City Irish Radio for an Irish tribute to the Beatles. Listen to them live on WSBC 1240AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470AM Chicago Heights each Wednesday evening from 8pm to 9pm CST. Contact Tim...
2014-02-1359 min
Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - February 5, 2014.mp3The Chancey Brothers are, perhaps, the quintessential Irish American family band, developing a hunger for both Irish and contemporary music at a very young age. Music and dance filled their home where they learned to stepdance, sing and play a variety of musical instruments. Youngest brother, Bob Chancey, recalls an early fondness for show tunes and Broadway musicals. "Music always filled our home...", says Bob, "...but I always loved the show tunes from Cabaret, My Fair Lady and Oklahoma.” Peer pressure from older siblings, Gregg and Dave, thankfully pushed Bob in a different direction. The Chancey Brothers stopped into the Wi...
2014-02-0558 min
Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - January 29, 2014Pete Seeger was an American fixuture during the 40's with a string of hits during the 50's, blacklisted as a communist during the McCarthy era and reimmerging during the 1960's as the voice of the common man, human rights, the worker, disamerment, the environment and the counterculture. Seeger's work as a singer songwriter included many great hits such as Where Have All the Flowers Gone?, If I Had a Hammer, and he popularized the civil rights standard, We Shall Overcome. Seeger's reach touched musicians from Bruce Springsteen to Tom Paxton to Tommy Makem. Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor tonight...
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Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - January 22, 2014What better way to celebrate the bone chilling temperatures of January with the Winter Winds by Mumford & Sons along with music from The Chieftans & The Decemberists, Eileen Ivers, Gaelic Storm, Carlos Nunez, and a sneak peak at a new release by the Chancey Brother's from their upcoming CD. Windy City Irish Radio also announces this year's inductees to the 2014 Irish American Hall of Fame. Join Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor for a night of the best Irish music and entertainment. Listen to Windy City Irish Radio live each Wednesday from 8pm to 9pm CST on WSBC 1240 AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470...
2014-01-2259 min
Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - January 15, 2014Steve Davern from the band, Pin Drop Theatre, joins Mike and Tim at the Windy City Irish Radio studios for a night paying tribute to country legend, Johnny Cash. Johnny Cash had a strong connection with the Irish penning his 1961 hit,"Forty Shades of Green". Irish bands such as U2, in turn, have had a strong connection with Johnny Cash performing not only with Cash but performing his songs. Join us to pay tribute to the Man in Black and listen to other great Irish and Irish American music here on Windy City Irish Radio. You can listen live each...
2014-01-1559 min
Windy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio - October 16, 2013Windy City Irish Radio with Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor features Bob Marley with the Chieftains, birthday tributes to Michael Collins, Eamon de Valera and Oscar Wilde, Black 47, James Taylor, Tommy Makem and the Clancy Brothers, Nathalie McMaster, We Banjo 3, and The Commitments, The Irish Tenors, and tonight's big trivia question that can only be answered via our website at www.windycityirishradio.com for prizes that would put Oprah to shame.
2013-10-1659 minWindy City Irish RadioWindy City Irish Radio Debut - August 21, 2013Windy City Irish Radio's debut with Mike Shevlin and Tim Taylor features the best in Irish and Irish American music, theater, books and culture. Join Mike and Tim each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm on WSBC 1240 AM Chicago and WCFJ 1470 AM Chicago Heights. Learn more about Windy City Irish Radio at www.windycityirishradio.com or contact us at tim.taylor@windycityirishradio.com or mike.shevlin@windycityirishradio.com
2013-08-2159 min