About this episode
Hear tradition in motion. From soaring instrumental sets to modern folk songs with bite, this episode blends deep roots with forward momentum. Celtic music that knows where it came from—and where it's going on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #746 - - Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com! Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy, Conal O'Kane, Lane to the Glen, Sean Heely, Beth Patterson, Alex Sturbaum, Jen Midkiff, Possibly Irish, Sue Tillotson, Jim Cunningham, ISHNA, Countercurrent, Socks in the Frying Pan, The Crazy Rogues, Mick Craig, Julien Loko Irish Band, Irish Millie GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane "The Skylark's Ascension / Sonny Brogan's / The Connaughtman's Rambles" from JUMP OUT OF IT 4:06 - WELCOME 7:02 - Lane to the Glen "The Gráinne Mhaol : Malloy's Favourite (Barndance : Reel)" from Lane to the Glen 11:31 - Sean Heely and Beth Patterson "Tilg an Drumaire/The Flying Wheelchair/Throw the Drummer off the Boat" from Stir the Blood to Fire 15:13 - Alex Sturbaum "Soundcheck Set" from River Run Wide 20:05 - Jen Midkiff (she/her) "This Moment (between Good and Pretti)" from single 24:10 - FEEDBACK 27:33 - Possibly Irish "Mary Mack" from Voyage Home 30:45 - Sue Tillotson & Jim Cunningham "Haste to the Wedding / Hats off to Dodd / Christmas Day Ida Moarnin'" from Water Horse 34:01 - ISHNA "Cucanandy" from Slí Amach 39:49 - Countercurrent "I Am The Fox" from Flow 43:06 - THANKS 44:35 - Socks in the Frying Pan "Sweetest Friend" from Waiting for Inspiration 49:00 - The Crazy
