Podcasts – Marc Gunn

Every song in this episode comes from independent artists keeping Celtic music alive and growing. Turn it up, find a new favorite band, and help shape the future of the scene—right here on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #745  –  –  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com! Tulua, Adrianna Ciccone, Ellen Gibling, The Druids Irish Folk […]

What do Irish rebel songs and Star Trek have in common? This week on Pub Songs & Stories, we raise a glass to courage, truth, and the songs that refuse to obey. From the Easter Rising of 1916 to a Cardassian interrogation chamber, today’s songs ask one dangerous question: Do you trust your own eyes? […]

Albannach shakes the walls. Adam Agee & Jon Sousa fly through reels. Heather Dale summons the fair folk. From ancient pipes to fresh voices, this episode is pure Celtic power on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #744  –  –  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com! Adam Agee & Jon Sousa, Albannach, Alex Sturbaum, Tradify, Dan Possumato, […]

This week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, we travel from kitchen sessions to open seas. Fiddles. Waltzes. Pub songs. And modern Celtic voices you’re going to want to hear again on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #743  –  –  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com! Nerea The Fiddler, Socks in the Frying Pan, Shannon […]

Looking for new Celtic music to love? This week is packed with fresh trad, pub songs, and modern folk from indie artists around the world. It’s all on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #742  —  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com! Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane, Lane to the Glen, Tony Christie & […]

Need something calm, human, and heartfelt? We’re starting the year with chill Celtic songs… gentle voices, meaningful lyrics, and music that feels like coming home, all on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #741  –  –  Subscribe now! Enda Reilly, The Druids Irish Folk Band, Brobdingnagian Bards, The Haar, Charlie O’Brien, Socks in the Frying […]

These are the songs you loved most in 2025. The votes are in. The stories are written. From powerful folk anthems to driving reels and unforgettable voices, these tracks defined the year in Irish & Celtic music. Welcome to the Top 20 Irish & Celtic Songs and Tunes of 2025 as chosen by fans, fueled […]

Celtic Christmas is here. Carols, reels, and winter warmth from Belfast to Pittsburgh. Turn it up and deck the halls…Celtic style. Do you need a soundtrack for lights, baking, or a snowy drive? This week’s Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is packed with festive favorites and fresh Celtic Christmas cheer. The Gothard Sisters, Kinnfolk, Irish […]

This week, it’s raw, real, and straight from the crowd. I’m sharing live recordings from IrishFest Atlanta, plus a couple gems listeners sent in. You’ll hear chatter, claps, and the kind of energy you only get in the moment. Hit play and come hang out at the festival with me. Sundials, Heather Dale, Celtic Brew, Olivia […]

This is the final episode of Celtic Christmas Music for the year. One last gathering of songs, stories, and voices that remind us why this music matters… and why it’s worth holding onto. Irish Christmas in America, The Shamrocks, Abbots Cross, Ashley Davis, The Irish Rovers, Jim O’Connor, Marc Gunn, Rathkeltair, Reilly, Celtic Women, Sean […]

Enjoy interviews about two new albums by two amazing Celtic bands–The Gothard Sisters and The Irish Lassies–this week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #737  –  –  Subscribe now! 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. […]

This episode blends whistle melodies, pub Christmas cheer, timeless carols, and two storytellers bringing the season to life. Pour a warm drink and dive in. Cedar Dobson, Kinnfolk, Celtic Woman, Plunk Murray, The Gothard Sisters, Jesse Ferguson, Stonecircle, The Irish Rovers, Bonnie Rideout, Al Petteway, Cherish the Ladies It’s Celtic Christmas Music #89 0:06- Cedar […]

Celebrate a Celtic Thanksgiving with music full of blessings, homecoming, and heartfelt gratitude. From Irish blessings to Scottish toasts, this episode is a warm table filled with the musicians who’ve made this community thrive. Fill your cup. Let’s give thanks together on show  #736 of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast  –  –  Subscribe now! […]

Looking for the perfect soundtrack for your winter rituals? Today we’ve got sweeping carols, ancient wassails, Cape Breton fire, and a whole sleigh-full of Celtic Christmas magic. Plus, later in the show, I’ll tell you where you can hear Celtic Christmas music live—and pick up some exclusive holiday goodies at Nerdy Wonderland. Let’s start the […]

This week, we travel from Ireland to Canada to California. Hear Gerry O’Connor, The Gothard Sisters, The Irish Rovers, and new music from May Will Bloom. Discover heartfelt songs and driving reels that keep Celtic traditions alive, on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast  #735  –  –  Subscribe now! Gerry O’Connor, Eloise & Co., The […]

Geek-rock musician Mikey Mason joins me to talk about writing songs on schedule, his New Music Monday ritual, and how to stay creative every single week. Music by Caliceltic, May Will Bloom, The Gothard Sisters, and Mikey Mason. This is Pub Songs & Stories #311 0:18 – Caliceltic “The Beer from St James Gate” from […]

Enjoy an hour of Irish and Celtic folk music from today’s top indie musicians. Discover new favorites and celebrate Celtic culture on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #734  –  –  Subscribe now! The Gothard Sisters, Nerea The Fiddler, Coastland Fair, The AML Trio, The Irish Lassies, Carroll Sisters Trio, Eddie Biggins, Cedar Dobson Music, […]

Get ready for a musical adventure across the Celtic world. From wild reels to heartfelt ballads, these artists capture the spirit of the isles. Celebrate Celtic music and culture before IrishFest Atlanta on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #733 – – Subscribe now! Blame Not The Bard, The Gothard Sisters, Jesse Ferguson, Eloise & […]

The Christmas season begins with timeless carols and new Celtic magic! From the soft glow of “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” to the playful sparkle of “Jingle Bells”, this episode brings together fiddles, harps, and voices from across the Celtic world. The Gothard Sisters, Cynthia Shelhart, We Banjo 3, Kiana June Weber, Ruth Smith, […]

Over 3,000 stones rise from the fields of Carnac. They stand silent, waiting, like the trees of Fangorn Forest, patient and alive beneath their stillness. In this episode of Quest & Chorus, we walk among ancient alignments, uncover old legends, and listen to what endures. Featuring music from The Irish Lassies, Dublin Gulch, and Brobdingnagian […]

Step into the twilight of the Celtic year with songs and stories of magic and mystery. From faerie dances to ghostly gatherings, celebrate Samhain with the spirit of Celtic song On the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #732  –  –  Subscribe now! Téada, Banshee in the Kitchen, Bealtaine, Open The Door For Three, The Darkeyed […]

This week, we’re turning up the voices that define Celtic music. From Niamh Dunne’s haunting “Ballyneety’s Walls” to Mànran’s fiery “Mire,” from timeless ballads to modern folk songs—every track in this episode is sung from the heart. Discover the storytellers and voices that keep Irish and Scottish tradition alive, on the Irish & Celtic Music […]

The sea around Skellig Michael never rests. Waves slam the cliffs like a heartbeat, and mist rises from the rocks like breath from some sleeping giant. Eight miles off the Kerry coast, this jagged island looks less like a piece of earth and more like a fragment of another world. More than a thousand years […]