Our 535th episode, which aired on December 22, 2024, and featuring our annual holiday episode of Christmas and winter-themed Celtic music.Reverie Road – Snowy Drifts, Reverie RoadMatthew Byrne – Serving Girl’s Holiday, Sing Through the Earth & SkiesAndy Irvine – Longford Weaver/Christmas Eve, Old Dog Long Road Vol. 1The McDades – The Huron Carol, A…

Our 534th episode, which aired on December 8, 2024.Anna Mhoireach – Slieve Russell/Donald Camerons Powder Horn, Out of the BlueCrossroads – The Border Widow's Lament, De Partir C'est Mon PlaisirPennybrook – The Edge Of Waiting, The Edge Of WaitingHannah James & Sam Sweeney – The Farmer's Cursed Wife, State and AncientryGiveWay – Callum’s Road/Para …

Our 533rd episode, which aired on December 1, 2024, and featured tracks from Celtic Colours Live Vol. 11.Mary Frances Leahy & Troy MacGiullivray – Tunes with Troy, Celtic Colours Live Vol. 11Boulerice, Demers & Deveaux – Au Canada il y a Des Jolies Filles, Celtic Colours Live Vol. 11Shane Cook & The Woodchippers – Say Old Man Set, Celtic Colours Li…

Our 532nd episode, which aired on November 24, 2024.Beginish – The Plough & Stars, BeginishCara Dillon – Green Grows the Laurel, Cara DillonThe Irish Descendants – The Eavesdropper/The Connaughtman’s Rambles, Livin’ on the EdgeLe Vent du Nord – Louisbourg, Celtic Colours Live Vol. 11NEW TO YOU: Bobcat Opossum – The Torn Jacket/The Virginia Reel, Lo…

Our 531st episode, which aired on November 17, 2024, and celebrated Thanksgiving with songs and tunes of plenty.Realta – Girl Of The House/Tom Busby’s/The Bashful Maid/The Flitch Of Bacon, Open the Door for ThreeDeanta – The Maid That Sold Her Barley, Ready for the StormTickle Harbour -- I Didn't Drink The Rum/Jim Keefe’s/Gortnatubrid, Battery Incl…

Our 530th show, which aired on November 10, 2024.Droichead – The Banks of Tuira, The Banks of TuiraJohn Falkner – McCaffrey, Kind ProvidenceCiaran Tourish – Port Chuilinn/The Cordal Jig/Paddy Taylor's Jig, Down the LinePauline Scanlon – I Wonder What Is Keeping My True Love This Night, GossamerBrid Harper – Bo Mhin Na Toitean/Tartan on the Heather/…

Our 529th episode, which aired on November 3, 2024.Gerry O'Connor – Moving Cloud, Time to TimeDoug Lamey – Muil nam Mórbheann, A Step Back in TimePine Tree Flyers – Shadows on the Lawn/The Banks of Lough Gowna/The Prince of Seals, Pine Tree FlyersDe Dannan – Far Away in Australia, BallroomFiddlers Five – Grace Hay’s Delight/Drummond Castle/The Stoo…

Our 528th episode, which aired on October 20, 2024, and featured our latest installment of Celtic covers of pop and rock hits.Tim Edey – Isn’t She Lovely, I Got RhythmThe Freels – Cecilia, The FreelsTempest – Masters of War, 15th Anniversary CollectionClumsy Lovers – Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right, BarnburnerJ.P. Cormier – We Can Work It Out, Tak…

Our 527th episode, which aired on October 13, 2024.Aaron O’Hagan & Luke Ward – Green Fields of Woodford/Young Tom Ennis/Tatter Jack Walsh, From the Devil’s PunchbowlFreda Leask – Mandolin Man, single releaseSam Sweeney – Want To Fly Want To Flee, Escape ThatJanice Burns & Jon Doran – The Corncrake, No More the Green HillsNathan Gourley & Laura Fedd…

Our 526th episode, which aired on October 6, 2024, and concluded our four-part Celtic Colours preview.J.P. Cormier – Another Morning, Another MorningInterview with Dawn Beaton of Celtic Colours International Festival (excerpt)J.P. Cormier – The Island, Another MorningInterview with J.P. CormierJ.P. Cormier – The Mathematician/Jenny’s Wedding, onlin…

Our 525th episode, which aired on September 29, 2024, and featured part three of our 2024 Celtic Colours preview.Genticorum – La Petite Marche, Au Coeur de L’aubeAnna Massie – Outdoor Type, Two DownJames MacLean – Sean Maguire, James MacLeanMary Beth Carty – Moonlight and Clover, Crossing the CausewayRum Ragged – Joe Young's/Red Rock Brook/The Earl…

Our 524th episode, which aired on September 22, 2024, and featured part two of our Celtic Colours preview.Breabach – Monday Night At Riccardo's, UrlarMary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac – Òran a' Mhèirlich/The Thief’s Song, SeinnDara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young – Roddie!, The Lake SessionsIrish Descendants – The Dublin Reel, Rollin; HomeInterview wi…

Our 523rd episode, which aired on September 15, 2024, and featured historic Cape Breton music in honor of the Celtic Colours International Festival.Paul MacNeil & Tracey Dares – Captain Archibald Leslie/Hundred Years of Fiddling/Dave MacIsaac/Alec Dan’s/Dave MacIsaac/Malcolm MacPhail, castlebaymusic.comSons of Skye – Gach Taobh dhe'n Uisge, Both Si…

Our 522nd episode, which aired on September 8, 2024.Builoch – The Cones, BuilochOssian – Brose And Butter/Monaghan Jig/Jackson’s Bottle of Brandy, OssianLane to the Glen – O’Kelly’s Fancy/The Fiddler’s Contest, Lane to the GlenThe Fighting Jamesons – What Does It Mean, Every Day Above GroundInterview with Corey Mahon of Circle City Irish FestivalIn…

Our 521st episode, which aired September 1, 2024, and featured songs and tunes of work for Labor Day.Aidan Connolly – Over the Hills and Far Away/Johnny Mick Dinny's/The Weaver's, The Portland BowThe Battlefield Band – The Shipyard Apprentice, The Battlefield BandTroy MacGillivray – Murray The Woodcarver/Miss Anderson/Jack’s Hall, Musical TiesDonal…

Our 520th episode, which aired on August 25, 2024.De Danann – The Broken Pledge/Jenny's Welcome To Charlie, Selected Jigs Reels & SongsOpen the Door for Three – Fineen The Rover, The Prosperous GaleDanu – Snug in the Blanket/Patsy Geary's, SeanchasBrad Tuck – Clasped to the Pig, The Rocky IsleThe Cottars – Pleasures of Home Medley, Made in Cape Bre…

Our 519th episode, which aired on August 18, 2024, and featured Celtic music as performed by classical string players.The Twisted Twenty – Ragged Sailor Set, The Twisted TwentyMaxwell Quartet – Fisherrow/Noose & The Gillies, Gather (EP)Fiddlers2 – Flora Mcdonald/Fair Maid Of Oban/Road To Errogie, Mirrors of Elsewhere: ScotlandDavid Greenberg – Slee…

Our 518th episode, which aired on August 18, 2024.Open the Door for Three – The Fairy Jig Set, The Prosperous GaleOpen the Door for Three – Farewell Lovely Mary/The Lizzes, The Prosperous GaleLane to the Glen – The Melvin Wave/The Lane to the Glen, Lane to the GlenGreat Big Sea – Scolding Wife, Courage & Patience & GritNEW TO YOU: Buioch – Bergin’s…

Our 517th episode, which aired on July 21, 2024, and marked our eleventh anniversary with listener requests.The Elders – Happy Feet, Live at the Uptown TheaterThe Dubliners – Seven Drunken Nights, A Drop of the Hard StuffTalisk – The Millhouse, The AbyssCarbon Leaf – A Song for the Sea, Ghost Dragon Attacks CastleDanu – Never Tire of the Road/The G…

Our 516th episode, which aired on July 14, 2024, and featured artists performing at this year's Celtic Colours International Festival.Andrea Beaton – Blacksmith Delights on the Banks, With Betty & DaveJohn Doyle & Mick McAuley – It’s Sunrise, John Doyle & Mick McAuleyBeolach – Rector At The Feis/Untitled/Marianne’s Reel/Pibroch O’Don, BeolachBreaba…

Our 515th episode, which aired on July 7, 2024.Daimh – If It Plays, SulaThe Elders – Lucky One Time, Gael DayTen Strings and a Goat Skin – Maid Behind the Bar, Ten Strings and a Goat SkinRichard Thompson – From Galway to Graceland, Acoustic ClassicsCarlos Sweeney McCartin – John Joe’s/The Ladies Step Up to Tea/Byrne’s Mill, The One After ItKen Perl…

Our 514th episode, which aired on June 23, 2024.Trouble in the Kitchen – The Tap Room/TheRoad to Port Fairy/The Abbeyleix/Sweeney's Dream, The Next TurnDave Gunning – Sing It Louder, LiftThe Bothy Band – Pretty Peg/Craig’s Pipes, 1975Runrig – Protect and Survive, Live at Celtic Connections 2000Florence Fahy – The Trip To Birmingham/The Fairhaired B…

Our 513th episode, which aired on June 9. 2024.Pine Tree Flyers – Smith's Reel/Pointe-Au-Pic, Pine Tree FlyersNuala Kennedy – Sally Sits Weeping/Blue Devils’ Jig, ShorelinesCarlos Sweeney McCartin – The Humours of Bolton Street/Whiskey Hollow/Brendan McMahon’s, The One After ItDaoiri Farrell – Blackwater Side, single releaseReverie Road – Land’s En…

Our 512th episode, which aired on June 2, 2024, and featured music and conversation with Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen.Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen – Dr. Eels, HomeRachel Davis & Darren McMullen – River & The Road, HomeInterview with Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen, part oneRachel Davis & Darren McMullen – Made to be Played, HomeInterview with Ra…

Our 511th episode which aired on May 26, 2024.Carlos Sweeney McCartin – The Rolling Wave/The Lark on the Strand/The Banks of Lough Gowna, The One After ItThe Kells – Darcy Farrow, the KellsKeane Connolly McGorman – The Road to the Glen/Toss the Feathers, Keane Connolly McGormanThe Rankin Family – Blue Eyed Suzie, Endless SeasonsMatt & Shannon Heato…

Our 510th episode, which aired on May 19, 2024, and featured our tribute to The Bothy Band.The Bothy Band – The Kesh Jig/Give Us A Drink of Water, 1975The Bothy Band – Fionnghuala, Old Hag You Have Killed MeThe Bothy Band – Patsy Geary’s/Coleman’s Cross, In ConcertThe Bothy Band – The Green Groves of Erin/The Flowers of Red Hill, “An Bothy Band” do…

Our 509th episode, which aired on May 12, 2024, and featured part two of our salute to Kevin Burke.Kevin Burke – John O’Connor’s/The Hungry Rock/A Nignt at the Fair, Sligo MadeBothy Band – Farewell to Erin, After HoursKevin Burke – Lord Gordon’s Reel, Up CloseKevin Burke – Bonnie Kate/Jennie’s Chickens, In ConcertKevin Burke – The Butterfly, In Con…

Our 508th episode, which aired on May 5, 2024, and featured part one of our salute to Kevin Burke.Kevin Burke & Micheal O Dohmnaill – Maudabawn Chapel/The Wild Irishman/The Moher Reel, PortlandBothy Band – The Strayaway Child, Out of the Wind Into the SunInterview with Kevin Burke, part oneKevin Burke, Sharon Shannon & Sean Smyth – The Mason’s Apro…

Our 507th episode, which aired on April 28, 2024, and featured music and conversation with Ken Perlman.Forrest Oliphant – Cripple Creek (excerpt), online recordingKen Perlman – Rakish Paddy, Devil in the KitchenKen Perlman – Rock Valley Jig/Light & Airy/The Munster Lass, Northern BanjoKen Perlman – Poppy Leaf/Stack Of Barley/East Neuk of Bear River…

Our 506th episode, which aired on April 21, 2024, and featured music and conversation with Boiled in Lead founder Drew Miller.Boiled in Lead – Tom & Jerry/Nine Points of Roguery, Boiled in LeadBoiled in Lead – Bold Lovell, 40 Years LiveBoiled in Lead – Snow on the Hills/Swedish Jig, OrbBoiled in Lead – I’ll Sing You Sail Away Ladies, 40 Years LiveI…

Our 505th episode, our annual Halfway to Celtic Colours feature.J.P. Cormier – Shenandoah/The Chorus Jig/The Q, Celtic Colours Live Volume 3Gunning & Cormier – I Never Picked Cotton, Celtic Colours Live Volume 8Beolach – The Hot Lunch Set, Celtic Colours Live Volume 1Ur – The Puirt Set, Celtic Colours Live Volume 4Mairi Rankin & Eric Wright – Jig t…

Our 504th episode, which aired on April 7, 2024.Ken Perlman – The Bay of Fundy, Devil in the KitchenBoiled in Lead – Hard Times, 40 Years LiveKeane Connolly McGorman – Love Will You Marry Me/Glengarry’s Dirk, The Boyne Mist, Keane Connolly McGormanJimmy Rankin – No More I'll Go Roving, Moving EastGordon Gunn Band – Fair Dancer Reel/The Mason's Apro…

Our 503rd episode, which aired on March 31, 2024.Keane Connolly McGorman – Ted Furey’s/Athnuachán, Keane Connolly McGormanIvan Drever – Song for Yesterday, Concert at KildenJigJam – Appalachian Irishman, Across the PondJigJam – Across the Pond, Across the PondInterview with Jamie McKeogh of JigJam JigJam – Bouli Bouli, Across the PondJigJam – Time …

Our 502nd episode, which aired on March 24, 2024.Reverie Road – The Gap of Dreams, Reverie RoadDUG – Jubilee, single releaseRapalje – Tune for a Found Harmonium, DiamondsCara Dillon & Paul Brady – Streets of Derry, The Transatlantic Sessions 3 Vol. 1NEW TO YOU: Alexis Chartrand & Cedric Dind-Lavoie – Mimeux, Au Chemin 4Doc Rossi – The Fairies Hornp…

Our 501st episode, which aired on March 10, 2024.Altan – Port Arainn Mhor/Port Kitty Rua Mooney, DonegalAltan – The Barley & The Rye, DonegalSupertrad – Flowers of Michigan/Wing Commander, Blue Sky on WalnutVirginia Kettle & Rolling Folk – Sailing on the Inside, East of ElsewhereOne for the Foxes – Bat in the Cap, Take A Look Around JigJam – Cluck …

Our 500th episode, which aired on March 3, 2024, in which we looked back at some special moments from past broadcasts.Planxty – Queen of the Rushes/Paddy Fahy's, Between the Jigs and the Reels: A RetrospectiveThe Elders – Appalachian Paddy, Wanderin’ Life & TimesNuala Kennedy – Wee Whistle Set, recorded live at WITT studio in 2014Nuala Kennedy – Ma…

Our 499th episode, which aired on February 18, 2024, and featured part two of our Alan Doyle focus.Alan Doyle – Back Home on the Island, Back to the Harbour The Navigators – Welcome to the Rock, Covers From AwayShanneyganock – If I Left You Alone With My Heart, Sonny Don’t Go Away: A Tribute to Ron HynesRum Ragged – House, Sonny Don’t Go Away: A Tr…

Our 498th episode, which aired on February 11, 2024, and featured part one of music and conversation with Alan Doyle.Alan Doyle – Welcome Home, Welcome HomeAlan Doyle – Dancing Like We Did Last Night, Welcome HomeAlan Doyle – Captain Kidd, Here TonightAlan Doyle – Leave Her Johnny, Back to the HarbourAlan Doyle – It’s OK, Songs from HomeInterview w…

Our 497th episode, which aired on February 4, 2024.Cillian Vallely & David Doocey – Billy Rush’s, The Yew & The OrchardSome One’s Sons – One More Minute, single releaseFiddlers' Bid – Da Sneck O' Da Smaalie/Doon Fae Nort/Jenna Reid of Quarff, HamnataingThe McDades – Willie Reilly (Eccodek Remix), single releaseBrian McNeill – The Atlantic Reel, Bac…

Our 496th episode, which aired on January 28, 2024.Matt & Shannon Heaton – Buried My Wife and Danced on Her Grave/Paddy Fahey’s/Aherne’s Egg, Whirring WindsFiggy Duff – Weather Out the Storm, Weather Out the StormPatsy O’Brien – Chief O'Neill's Favourite, Irish GuitarChristy Moore – The Reel In The Flickering Light, Magic NightsTouchstone – The Pri…

Our 495th episode, which aired on January 21, 2024, and featured our annual Outer Reaches broadcast.Barrule – “Engage!”, BarruleSmoky Finish – Master McGrath, Clear This Planet...Immediately!Anxo Lois Garcia – Muiñeira de Poio, Mestres de GaitaKornog – Lassie Wi' The Yellow Coatie, Kornog Genticorum – La Petite Marche, Au Coeur de L’aubeVasen – Way…

Matt & Shannon Heaton – Maid of Selma/Rose in the Heather/DGaF, Whirring WindsJenn & Laura-Beth – If I Had A Lover/The Belle of the Ball, BoundTara Breen & Padraig Rynne – Wake up to Cape Breton/Cloonagroe Reel/Dan Breen's, NascMatt & Shannon Heaton – Westlin Winds, Whirring WindsInterview with Shannon HeatonMatt & Shannon Heaton – In Tune with Rea…

Our 493rd episode, which aired on December 31, 2023, and featured our 2023 year-end wrap-up.Will Pound & Jenn Butterworth – Blackthorn, Volume 1Ed Yother – Wings of a Goney, First Figure EPRURA – The Crossing, Dusk MoonGunning and Cormier – There Was A Time, Leather & DustMartin Hayes & The Common Ground Ensemble – The Boyne Water, Peggy’s DreamTim…

Our 492nd episode, which aired on December 24, 2023, and featured our annual holiday episode.Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas – Christmas Day Ida Moarnin/Lady Spence's Reel/Sleep Soond, Fire & GraceThe McDades – See Among the Winter’s Snow, A Winter CollectionJohn Whelan & Friends – The Heather in Winter, Flirting with the EdgeThe Barra MacNeils – Ch…

Our 491st episode, which aired on December 17, 2023.Maggie Sansone – Boys Of The Lough/Miss Monaghan, TraditionsMegan Henderson – Pilgrim Souls, Pilgrim SoulsMéabh Ní Bheaglaoich & Matt Griffin – Slippery Slides, CuisleBruce Guthro – Friends Like You, Celtic CrossingGordon McLeod with Matt Cranitch – The Gullane/The Blackwater Polka, Just Fiddlin’D…

Our 490th episode, which aired on December 10, 2023.Kevin Burke, Sharon Shannon, & Sean Smith – The Mason’s Apron/Laington’s, excerpt from Music from an Irish CottageGenticorum – La Batelière, Au Coeur de L’aubeMiscellany of Folk – Coiscéim na Sí/Helvic Head, Atlantic SoundsLOCAL FOCUS: Ed Yother – Roving Peddler, First Figure EPLouis Bingham – Gar…

Our 489th episode, which aired on December 3, 2023, and featured part three of our 2016 Planxty tribute.Planxty – The Irish Marche, Between the Jigs and the ReelsPlanxty – Baneasa’s Green Glade/Mominsko Horo, Between the Jigs and the ReelsPlanxty – Timedance, Between the Jigs and the ReelsPlanxty – Nancy Spain, Between the Jigs and the ReelsIntervi…

Our 488th episode, which aired on November 26, 2023, and featured part two of our 2016 Planxty tribute.Patrick Street – A Prince Among Men, All in Good TimePatrick Street – The Winding Stairs/Ride A Mile, Made in CorkSweeney’s Men – Willie O’Winsbury, Sweeney’s MenSweeney’s Men – Exile’s Jig, Sweeney’s MenAndy Irvine – The Close Shave/East of Glend…

Our 487th episode, which aired on November 19, 2023, and featured a rebroadcast of part one of our 2016 tribute to Planxty and Andy Irvine.Planxty – Junior Crehan’s Favorite/Corney is Coming, Between the Jigs and the ReelsPlanxty – The Pursuit of Farmer Michael Hayes, Between the Jigs and the ReelsPlanxty – The Aconry Lasses/The Old Wheels of the W…

Our 486th episode, which aired on November 12, 2023.Kevin Burke with Josephine Marsh & Mick Kinsella – The Raheen Reel/The Trip to Cullenstown/The Dingle Reel, excerpt from Music from an Irish CottageDerek Byrne & Paddygrass – Donald MacGillivry, ThreadsBoxing Banjo – Mill on the Hill, Round #1Jenn & Laura-Beth – The Great Divide, BoundHoney and th…